# Official Journal L 19/2012

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5524 January 2012 |

ISSN 1977-0677

doi:10.3000/19770677.L_2012.019.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 19

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5524 January 2012

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 54/2012 of 23 January 2012 implementing Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran | 1 |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 55/2012 of 23 January 2012 implementing Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria | 6 |
| | * | Council Regulation (EU) No 56/2012 of 23 January 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran | 10 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 57/2012 of 23 January 2012 suspending the tendering procedure opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2011 | 12 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 58/2012 of 23 January 2012 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 13 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 59/2012 of 23 January 2012 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 971/2011 for the 2011/12 marketing year | 15 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/33/CFSP of 23 January 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process | 17 |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/34/CFSP of 23 January 2012 appointing the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union | 21 |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran | 22 |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/36/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus | 31 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision 2012/37/CFSP of 23 January 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria | 33 |
| | | GUIDELINES |
| | | 2012/38/EU |
| | * | Guideline of the European Central Bank of 21 December 2011 amending Guideline ECB/2010/20 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks (ECB/2011/27) | 37 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 54/2012 of 23 January 2012 implementing Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 55/2012 of 23 January 2012 implementing Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

6

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Council Regulation (EU) No 56/2012 of 23 January 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran

10

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 57/2012 of 23 January 2012 suspending the tendering procedure opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2011

12

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 58/2012 of 23 January 2012 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

13

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 59/2012 of 23 January 2012 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 971/2011 for the 2011/12 marketing year

15

DECISIONS

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Council Decision 2012/33/CFSP of 23 January 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process

17

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Council Decision 2012/34/CFSP of 23 January 2012 appointing the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union

21

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Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran

22

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Council Decision 2012/36/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus

31

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Council Implementing Decision 2012/37/CFSP of 23 January 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

33

GUIDELINES

2012/38/EU

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Guideline of the European Central Bank of 21 December 2011 amending Guideline ECB/2010/20 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks (ECB/2011/27)

(ECB/2011/27)

37

| 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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REGULATIONS

| 24.1.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 19/1 |
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24.1.2012

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 19/1

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 54/2012

of 23 January 2012

implementing Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 of 25 October 2010 on restrictive measures against Iran (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 961/2010. |
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(1)

On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.

| (2) | On 1 December 2011, the Council reiterated its serious and deepening concerns over the nature of Iran's nuclear programme, and in particular over the findings on Iranian activities relating to the development of military nuclear technology, as reflected in the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report. In the light of these concerns and in accordance with the European Council Declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council agreed to broaden existing sanctions. |
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(2)

On 1 December 2011, the Council reiterated its serious and deepening concerns over the nature of Iran's nuclear programme, and in particular over the findings on Iranian activities relating to the development of military nuclear technology, as reflected in the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report. In the light of these concerns and in accordance with the European Council Declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council agreed to broaden existing sanctions.

| (3) | On 9 December 2011, the European Council endorsed the Council conclusions of 1 December 2011 and invited the Council to proceed with its work relating to extending the scope of EU restrictive measures against Iran as a matter of priority. |
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(3)

On 9 December 2011, the European Council endorsed the Council conclusions of 1 December 2011 and invited the Council to proceed with its work relating to extending the scope of EU restrictive measures against Iran as a matter of priority.

| (4) | In accordance with Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (2), additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010. In addition, the entries for certain persons and entities included in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 should be amended, |
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(4)

In accordance with Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (2), additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010. In addition, the entries for certain persons and entities included in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 should be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   The persons and entities listed in Annex I to this Regulation shall be added to the list set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.

2.   The entity mentioned in Annex II to this Regulation shall be removed from the list set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.

3.   The entries in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 shall be amended as set out in Annex III 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, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 281, 27.10.2010, p. 1.

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(2)  See page 22 of this Official Journal.

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ANNEX I

List of persons and entities referred to in Article 1(1)

I.   Persons and entities involved in nuclear or ballistic missiles activities

B.   Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Central Bank of Iran (a.k.a. Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran) | Postal Address: Mirdamad Blvd., NO.144, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran |
| P.O. Box: 15875 / 7177 |
| Switchboard: +98 21 299 51 |
| Cable Address: MARKAZBANK |
| Telex: 216 219-22 |
| MZBK IR SWIFT Address: BMJIIRTH |
| Web Site: http://www.cbi.ir |
| E-mail: G.SecDept@cbi.ir |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Central Bank of Iran (a.k.a. Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran)

Postal Address: Mirdamad Blvd., NO.144, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

P.O. Box: 15875 / 7177

Switchboard: +98 21 299 51

Cable Address: MARKAZBANK

Telex: 216 219-22

MZBK IR SWIFT Address: BMJIIRTH

Web Site: http://www.cbi.ir

E-mail: G.SecDept@cbi.ir

Involvement in activities to circumvent sanctions

23.1.2012

2.

Bank Tejarat

| Postal Address: Taleghani Br. 130, Taleghani Ave. |
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| P.O.Box: 11365 - 5416, Tehran |
| Tel.: 88826690 |
| Tlx.: 226641 TJTA IR. |
| Fax: 88893641 |
| Website: http://www.tejaratbank.ir |

Postal Address: Taleghani Br. 130, Taleghani Ave.

P.O.Box: 11365 - 5416, Tehran

Tel.: 88826690

Tlx.: 226641 TJTA IR.

Fax: 88893641

Website: http://www.tejaratbank.ir

Bank Tejarat is a State owned bank. It has directly facilitated Iran’s nuclear efforts. For example, in 2011, Bank Tejarat facilitated the movement of tens of millions of dollars in an effort to assist the UN designated Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran’s ongoing effort to acquire yellowcake uranium. The AEOI is the main Iranian organisation for research and development of nuclear technology, and manages fissile material production programs.

Bank Tejarat also has a history of assisting designated Iranian banks in circumventing international sanctions, for example acting in business involving UN designated Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group cover companies.

Through its financial services to EU designated Bank Mellat and Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) in the past few years, Bank Tejarat has also supported the activities of subsidiaries and subordinates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, UN designated Defense Industries Organisation and UN designated MODAFL.

23.1.2012

3.

Tidewater (a.k.a. Tidewater Middle East Co.)

Postal address: No. 80, Tidewater Building, Vozara Street, Next to Saie Park, Tehran, Iran

Owned or controlled by IRGC

23.1.2012

4.

Turbine Engineering Manufacturing (TEM) (a.k.a T.E.M. Co.)

Postal address: Shishesh Mina Street, Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran

Used as a front company by designated Iran Aircraft Industries (IACI) for covert procurement activities.

23.1.2012

5.

Sad Export Import Company (a.k.a. SAD Import & Export Company)

Postal address: Haftom Tir Square, South Mofte Avenue, Tour Line No; 3/1, Tehran, Iran

P.O. Box 1584864813 Tehran, Iran

Used as a front company by designated Defence Industries Organization (DIO). Involved in arms transfers to Syria. The company’s involvement was also noted in illicit arms transfer aboard M/V Monchegorsk.

23.1.2012

6.

Rosmachin

Postal address: Haftom Tir Square, South Mofte Avenue, Tour Line No; 3/1, Tehran, Iran

P.O. Box 1584864813 Tehran, Iran

Front company of Sad Export Import Company. Involved in illicit arms transfer aboard M/V Monchgorsk.

23.1.2012

II.   Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

A.   Persons

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Ali Ashraf NOURI | | IRGC Deputy Commander, IRGC Political Bureau Chief | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Hojatoleslam Ali SAIDI (a.k.a. Hojjat- al-Eslam Ali Saidi or Saeedi | | Representative of the Supreme Leader to the IRGC | 23.1.2012 |
| 3. | Amir Ali Haji ZADEH (a.k.a. Amir Ali Hajizadeh) | | IRGC Air Force Commander, Brigadier General | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Ali Ashraf NOURI

IRGC Deputy Commander, IRGC Political Bureau Chief

23.1.2012

2.

Hojatoleslam Ali SAIDI (a.k.a. Hojjat- al-Eslam Ali Saidi or Saeedi

Representative of the Supreme Leader to the IRGC

23.1.2012

3.

Amir Ali Haji ZADEH (a.k.a. Amir Ali Hajizadeh)

IRGC Air Force Commander, Brigadier General

23.1.2012

B.   Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Behnam Sahriyari Trading Company | Postal address: Ziba Buidling, 10th Floor, Northern Sohrevardi Street, Tehran, Iran | Sent two containers of various types of firearms from Iran to Syria in May 2007 in violation of op. 5 of UNSCR 1747(2007) | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Behnam Sahriyari Trading Company

Postal address: Ziba Buidling, 10th Floor, Northern Sohrevardi Street, Tehran, Iran

Sent two containers of various types of firearms from Iran to Syria in May 2007 in violation of op. 5 of UNSCR 1747(2007)

23.1.2012

III.   Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)

B.   Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | BIIS Maritime Limited | Postal address: 147/1 St. Lucia, Valletta, Malta | Owned or controlled by designated Irano Hind | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Darya Delalan Sefid Khazar Shipping Company (Iran) (a.k.a. Khazar Sea Shipping Lines or Darya-ye Khazar Shipping Company or Khazar Shipping Co. or KSSL or Daryaye Khazar (Caspian Sea) Co. or Darya-e-khazar shipping Co.) | Postal address: M. Khomeini St., Ghazian, Bandar Anzil, Gilan, IranNo. 1, End of Shahid Mostafa Khomeini St., Tohid Square, Bandar Anzali, 1711-324, Iran | Owned or controlled by IRISL | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

BIIS Maritime Limited

Postal address: 147/1 St. Lucia, Valletta, Malta

Owned or controlled by designated Irano Hind

23.1.2012

2.

Darya Delalan Sefid Khazar Shipping Company (Iran) (a.k.a. Khazar Sea Shipping Lines or Darya-ye Khazar Shipping Company or Khazar Shipping Co. or KSSL or Daryaye Khazar (Caspian Sea) Co. or Darya-e-khazar shipping Co.)

Postal address: M. Khomeini St., Ghazian, Bandar Anzil, Gilan, IranNo. 1, End of Shahid Mostafa Khomeini St., Tohid Square, Bandar Anzali, 1711-324, Iran

Owned or controlled by IRISL

23.1.2012

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ANNEX II

Entity referred to in Article 1(2)

Syracuse S.L

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ANNEX III

Entries referred to in Article 1(3)

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Hanseatic Trade Trust & Shipping (HTTS) GmbH | Postal address: Schottweg 7, 22087 Hamburg, Germany; Opp 7th Alley, Zarafshan St, Eivanak St, Qods Township; HTTS GmbH | Controlled by and/or acting on behalf of IRISL. HTTS is registered under the same address as IRISL Europe GmbH in Hamburg, and its principal Dr. Naser Baseni was previously employed with IRISL. | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Oasis Freight Agency | Postal address: Al Meena Street, Opposite Dubai Ports & Customs, 2nd Floor, Sharaf Building, Dubai UAE; Sharaf Building, 1st Floor, Al Mankhool St., Bur Dubai, P.O. Box 5562, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Sharaf Building, No. 4, 2nd Floor, Al Meena Road, Opposite Customs, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kayed Ahli Building, Jamal Abdul Nasser Road (Parallel to Al Wahda St.), P.O. Box 4840, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Acted on behalf of IRISL in the UAE. Has been replaced by Good Luck Shipping Company which is also designated for acting on behalf of IRISL | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Hanseatic Trade Trust & Shipping (HTTS) GmbH

Postal address: Schottweg 7, 22087 Hamburg, Germany; Opp 7th Alley, Zarafshan St, Eivanak St, Qods Township; HTTS GmbH

Controlled by and/or acting on behalf of IRISL. HTTS is registered under the same address as IRISL Europe GmbH in Hamburg, and its principal Dr. Naser Baseni was previously employed with IRISL.

23.1.2012

2.

Oasis Freight Agency

Postal address: Al Meena Street, Opposite Dubai Ports & Customs, 2nd Floor, Sharaf Building, Dubai UAE; Sharaf Building, 1st Floor, Al Mankhool St., Bur Dubai, P.O. Box 5562, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Sharaf Building, No. 4, 2nd Floor, Al Meena Road, Opposite Customs, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kayed Ahli Building, Jamal Abdul Nasser Road (Parallel to Al Wahda St.), P.O. Box 4840, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Acted on behalf of IRISL in the UAE. Has been replaced by Good Luck Shipping Company which is also designated for acting on behalf of IRISL

23.1.2012

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| 24.1.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 19/6 |
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24.1.2012

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 19/6

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 55/2012

of 23 January 2012

implementing Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria and repealing Regulation (EU) No 442/2011 (1), and in particular Article 33(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. |
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(1)

On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

| (2) | In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria and in accordance with Council Implementing Decision 2012/37/CFSP of 23 January 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (2), additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, |
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(2)

In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria and in accordance with Council Implementing Decision 2012/37/CFSP of 23 January 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (2), additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The persons and entities listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall be added to the list set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

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, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  See page 33 of this Official Journal.

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ANNEX

Persons and entities referred to in Article 1

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Brigadier General
  Jawdat Ibrahim Safi | Commander of 154th Regiment | Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma. | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Major General
  Muhammad Ali Durgham | Commander in 4th Division | Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma | 23.1.2012 |
| 3. | Major General
  Ramadan Mahmoud Ramadan | Commander of 35th Special Forces Regiment | Ordered troops to shoot protestors in Baniyas and Deraa | 23.1.2012 |
| 4. | Brigadier General
  Ahmed Yousef Jarad | Commander of 132nd Brigade | Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in Deraa, including the use of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns. | 23.1.2012 |
| 5. | Major General
  Naim Jasem Suleiman | Commander of the 3rd Division | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma. | 23.1.2012 |
| 6. | Brigadier General
  Jihad Mohamed Sultan | Commander of 65th Brigade | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma | 23.1.2012 |
| 7. | Major General
  Fo'ad Hamoudeh | Commander of the military operations in Idlib | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Idlib at the beginning of September 2011 | 23.1.2012 |
| 8. | Major General
  Bader Aqel | Special Forces Commander | Gave the soldiers orders to pick up the bodies and hand them over to the mukhabarat and responsible for the violence in Bukamal. | 23.1.2012 |
| 9. | Brigadier General
  Ghassan Afif | Commander from the 45th Regiment | Commander of military operations in Homs, Baniyas and Idlib | 23.1.2012 |
| 10. | Brigadier General
  Mohamed Maaruf | Commander from the 45th Regiment | Commander of military operations in Homs. Gave orders to shoot protestors in Homs. | 23.1.2012 |
| 11. | Brigadier General
  Yousef Ismail | Commander of the 134th Brigade | Gave orders to troops to shoot at houses and people on roofs during a funeral in Talbiseh for protesters killed the previous day. | 23.1.2012 |
| 12. | Brigadier General
  Jamal Yunes | Commander of the 555th Regiment. | Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Mo'adamiyeh. | 23.1.2012 |
| 13. | Brigadier General
  Mohsin Makhlouf | | Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Al-Herak. | 23.1.2012 |
| 14. | Brigadier General
  Ali Dawwa | | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Al-Herak | 23.1.2012 |
| 15. | Brigadier General
  Mohamed Khaddor | Commander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential Guard | Gave orders to troops to beat the protesters with sticks and then arrest them. Responsible for repression of peaceful protestors in Douma. | 23.1.2012 |
| 16. | Major General
  Suheil Salman Hassan | Commander of 5th Division | Gave orders to troops to shoot at the protesters in Deraa Governorate. | 23.1.2012 |
| 17. | Wafiq Nasser | Head of Suwayda Regional Branch (Department of Military Intelligence) | As Head of the Suwayda branch of the Department for Military Intelligence, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Suwayda. | 23.1.2012 |
| 18. | Ahmed Dibe | Head of Deraa Regional Branch (General Security Directorate) | As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the General Security Directorate, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Deraa. | 23.1.2012 |
| 19. | Makhmoud al-Khattib | Head of Investigative Branch (Political Security Directorate) | As Head of the Investigative Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. | 23.1.2012 |
| 20. | Mohamed Heikmat Ibrahim | Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate) | As Head of the Operations Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. | 23.1.2012 |
| 21. | Nasser Al-Ali | Head of Deraa Regional Branch (Political Security Directorate) | As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. | 23.1.2012 |
| 22. | Mehran (or Mahran) Khwanda | Owner of transport company Qadmous Transport Co. Date of birth 11.05.1938 Passports: No 3298 858, expired 09.05.2004, No 001452904, expires 29.11.2011, No 006283523, expires 28.06.2017. | Provides logistical support to violent repression of civilian population in areas of operation of pro-government militias involved in violence (shabihas). | 23.1.2012 |
| 23. | Industrial Bank | Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 7th Floor, Maysaloun Street, P.O. Box 7572 Damascus, Syria. |
| Tel: +963 11-222-8200. +963 11-222-7910 |
| Fax: +963 11-222-8412 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Brigadier General

Jawdat Ibrahim Safi

Commander of 154th Regiment

Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma.

23.1.2012

2.

Major General

Muhammad Ali Durgham

Commander in 4th Division

Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma

23.1.2012

3.

Major General

Ramadan Mahmoud Ramadan

Commander of 35th Special Forces Regiment

Ordered troops to shoot protestors in Baniyas and Deraa

23.1.2012

4.

Brigadier General

Ahmed Yousef Jarad

Commander of 132nd Brigade

Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in Deraa, including the use of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns.

23.1.2012

5.

Major General

Naim Jasem Suleiman

Commander of the 3rd Division

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma.

23.1.2012

6.

Brigadier General

Jihad Mohamed Sultan

Commander of 65th Brigade

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma

23.1.2012

7.

Major General

Fo'ad Hamoudeh

Commander of the military operations in Idlib

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Idlib at the beginning of September 2011

23.1.2012

8.

Major General

Bader Aqel

Special Forces Commander

Gave the soldiers orders to pick up the bodies and hand them over to the mukhabarat and responsible for the violence in Bukamal.

23.1.2012

9.

Brigadier General

Ghassan Afif

Commander from the 45th Regiment

Commander of military operations in Homs, Baniyas and Idlib

23.1.2012

10.

Brigadier General

Mohamed Maaruf

Commander from the 45th Regiment

Commander of military operations in Homs. Gave orders to shoot protestors in Homs.

23.1.2012

11.

Brigadier General

Yousef Ismail

Commander of the 134th Brigade

Gave orders to troops to shoot at houses and people on roofs during a funeral in Talbiseh for protesters killed the previous day.

23.1.2012

12.

Brigadier General

Jamal Yunes

Commander of the 555th Regiment.

Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Mo'adamiyeh.

23.1.2012

13.

Brigadier General

Mohsin Makhlouf

Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Al-Herak.

23.1.2012

14.

Brigadier General

Ali Dawwa

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Al-Herak

23.1.2012

15.

Brigadier General

Mohamed Khaddor

Commander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential Guard

Gave orders to troops to beat the protesters with sticks and then arrest them. Responsible for repression of peaceful protestors in Douma.

23.1.2012

16.

Major General

Suheil Salman Hassan

Commander of 5th Division

Gave orders to troops to shoot at the protesters in Deraa Governorate.

23.1.2012

17.

Wafiq Nasser

Head of Suwayda Regional Branch (Department of Military Intelligence)

As Head of the Suwayda branch of the Department for Military Intelligence, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Suwayda.

23.1.2012

18.

Ahmed Dibe

Head of Deraa Regional Branch (General Security Directorate)

As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the General Security Directorate, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Deraa.

23.1.2012

19.

Makhmoud al-Khattib

Head of Investigative Branch (Political Security Directorate)

As Head of the Investigative Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

23.1.2012

20.

Mohamed Heikmat Ibrahim

Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate)

As Head of the Operations Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

23.1.2012

21.

Nasser Al-Ali

Head of Deraa Regional Branch (Political Security Directorate)

As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

23.1.2012

22.

Mehran (or Mahran) Khwanda

Owner of transport company Qadmous Transport Co. Date of birth 11.05.1938 Passports: No 3298 858, expired 09.05.2004, No 001452904, expires 29.11.2011, No 006283523, expires 28.06.2017.

Provides logistical support to violent repression of civilian population in areas of operation of pro-government militias involved in violence (shabihas).

23.1.2012

23.

Industrial Bank

Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 7th Floor, Maysaloun Street, P.O. Box 7572 Damascus, Syria.

Tel: +963 11-222-8200. +963 11-222-7910

Fax: +963 11-222-8412

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

24.

Popular Credit Bank

| Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 6th Floor, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria. |
| --- |
| Tel: +963 11-222-7604. +963 11-221-8376 |
| Fax: +963 11-221-0124 |

Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 6th Floor, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria.

Tel: +963 11-222-7604. +963 11-221-8376

Fax: +963 11-221-0124

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

25.

Saving Bank

| Syria-Damascus – Merjah – Al-Furat St. P.O. Box: 5467 |
| --- |
| Fax: 224 4909 – 245 3471 |
| Tel: 222 8403 |
| e-mail: s.bank@scs-net.org post-gm@net.sy |

Syria-Damascus – Merjah – Al-Furat St. P.O. Box: 5467

Fax: 224 4909 – 245 3471

Tel: 222 8403

e-mail: s.bank@scs-net.org post-gm@net.sy

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

26.

Agricultural Cooperative Bank

| Agricultural Cooperative Bank Building, Damascus Tajhez, P.O. Box 4325, Damascus, Syria. |
| --- |
| Tel: +963 11-221-3462; +963 11-222-1393 |
| Fax: +963 11-224-1261 |
| Website: www.agrobank.org |

Agricultural Cooperative Bank Building, Damascus Tajhez, P.O. Box 4325, Damascus, Syria.

Tel: +963 11-221-3462; +963 11-222-1393

Fax: +963 11-224-1261

Website: www.agrobank.org

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

27.

Syrian Lebanese

Commercial Bank

| Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra, P.O. Box 11-8701, Beirut, Lebanaon. |
| --- |
| Tel: +961 1-741666 |
| Fax: +961 1-738228; +961 1-753215; +961 1-736629 |
| Website: www.slcb.com.lb |

Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra, P.O. Box 11-8701, Beirut, Lebanaon.

Tel: +961 1-741666

Fax: +961 1-738228; +961 1-753215; +961 1-736629

Website: www.slcb.com.lb

Subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Syria already listed.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

28.

Deir ez-Zur

Petroleum Company

| Dar Al Saadi Building 1st, 5th, and 6th Floor Zillat Street Mazza Area P.O. Box 9120 Damascus Syria |
| --- |
| Tel: +963 11-662-1175; +963 11-662-1400 |
| Fax: +963 11-662-1848 |

Dar Al Saadi Building 1st, 5th, and 6th Floor Zillat Street Mazza Area P.O. Box 9120 Damascus Syria

Tel: +963 11-662-1175; +963 11-662-1400

Fax: +963 11-662-1848

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

29.

Ebla Petroleum Company

| Head Office Mazzeh Villat Ghabia Dar Es Saada 16 Damascus, Syria |
| --- |
| Tel: +963 116691100 |
| P.O. Box 9120 |

Head Office Mazzeh Villat Ghabia Dar Es Saada 16 Damascus, Syria

Tel: +963 116691100

P.O. Box 9120

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

30.

Dijla Petroleum Company

Building No. 653 – 1st Floor, Daraa Highway, P.O. Box 81, Damascus, Syria

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 56/2012

of 23 January 2012

amending Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP of 23 January 2012 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (1),

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

Whereas:

| (1) | On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 (2) confirming the restrictive measures taken since 2007 and providing for additional restrictive measures against Iran in order to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1929 (2010) and accompanying measures as requested by the European Council in its Declaration of 17 June 2010. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 (2) confirming the restrictive measures taken since 2007 and providing for additional restrictive measures against Iran in order to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1929 (2010) and accompanying measures as requested by the European Council in its Declaration of 17 June 2010.

| (2) | These restrictive measures included the freezing of the assets of certain persons and entities. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

These restrictive measures included the freezing of the assets of certain persons and entities.

| (3) | On 23 January 2012 the Council adopted Decision 2012/35/CFSP by which it added to the list of targeted persons or entities financial institutions, in relation to which specific derogations were provided concerning the financing of trade. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

On 23 January 2012 the Council adopted Decision 2012/35/CFSP by which it added to the list of targeted persons or entities financial institutions, in relation to which specific derogations were provided concerning the financing of trade.

| (4) | Some of those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement them, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Some of those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement them, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.

| (5) | It is therefore necessary to amend Regulation (EU) No 961/2010, in order to incorporate the above-mentioned derogations. |
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(5)

It is therefore necessary to amend Regulation (EU) No 961/2010, in order to incorporate the above-mentioned derogations.

| (6) | In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, the latter should enter into force on the day of its publication, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, the latter should enter into force on the day of its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Regulation (EU) No 961/2010 the following Article is inserted:

"Article 19a

1.   The prohibitions in Article 16 shall not apply to:

| (a) | (i) | a transfer by or through Central Bank of Iran of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation, or |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

(i)

a transfer by or through Central Bank of Iran of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation, or

| (ii) | a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through Central Bank of Iran where the transfer is related to a payment by a person or entity not listed in Annex VII or VIII due in connection with a specific trade contract, |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through Central Bank of Iran where the transfer is related to a payment by a person or entity not listed in Annex VII or VIII due in connection with a specific trade contract,

provided that the competent authority of the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment will not directly or indirectly be received by any other person or entity listed in Annex VII or VIII; or

| (b) | a transfer made by or through Central Bank of Iran of frozen funds or economic resources in order to provide financial institutions within the jurisdiction of the Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the competent authority of the relevant Member State. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a transfer made by or through Central Bank of Iran of frozen funds or economic resources in order to provide financial institutions within the jurisdiction of the Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the competent authority of the relevant Member State.

2.   The prohibitions in Article16 shall not prevent Bank Tejarat, for a period of two months, from the date on which it was designated, from making a payment from funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or from receiving a payment after the date of its designation, provided that:

| (a) | such payment is due in connection with a specific trade contract; and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

such payment is due in connection with a specific trade contract; and

| (b) | the competent authority of the relevant Member State has determined on a case-by-case basis that the payment will not directly or indirectly be received by a person or entity listed in Annex VII and Annex VIII.". |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the competent authority of the relevant Member State has determined on a case-by-case basis that the payment will not directly or indirectly be received by a person or entity listed in Annex VII and Annex VIII.".

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, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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1

(2)  
  OJ L 281, 27.10.2010, p. 1.

2

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 57/2012

of 23 January 2012

suspending the tendering procedure opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2011

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 187, in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2011 (2) opened a standing invitation to tender for the 2011/2012 marketing year for imports of sugar of CN code 1701 at a reduced customs duty. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2011 (2) opened a standing invitation to tender for the 2011/2012 marketing year for imports of sugar of CN code 1701 at a reduced customs duty.

| (2) | The availability of supply on the Union sugar market has improved, therefore further reduction of the import duty will not be necessary and the submission of tenders should be suspended. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The availability of supply on the Union sugar market has improved, therefore further reduction of the import duty will not be necessary and the submission of tenders should be suspended.

| (3) | In order to give a rapid signal to the market and to ensure efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In order to give a rapid signal to the market and to ensure efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (4) | The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In accordance with Article 2(3) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1239/2011 the submission of tenders is suspended for the partial invitation to tender ending on 25 January 2012, 1 February 2012 and 15 February 2012.

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, 23 January 2012.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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

1

(2)  
  OJ L 318, 1.12.2011, p. 4.

2

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 58/2012

of 23 January 2012

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

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2012.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

(2)  
  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

2

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ANNEX

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 | IL | 260,5 |
| MA | 62,0 |
| TN | 92,5 |
| TR | 117,3 |
| ZZ | 133,1 |
| 0707 00 05 | JO | 229,9 |
| MA | 148,6 |
| TR | 182,5 |
| ZZ | 187,0 |
| 0709 91 00 | EG | 129,3 |
| ZZ | 129,3 |
| 0709 93 10 | MA | 123,7 |
| TR | 138,5 |
| ZZ | 131,1 |
| 0805 10 20 | AR | 41,5 |
| BR | 41,5 |
| EG | 52,1 |
| MA | 54,4 |
| TN | 63,3 |
| TR | 63,7 |
| ZA | 41,5 |
| ZZ | 51,1 |
| 0805 20 10 | MA | 95,0 |
| ZZ | 95,0 |
| 0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90 | CN | 61,5 |
| IL | 87,2 |
| KR | 91,8 |
| MA | 120,2 |
| TR | 88,3 |
| ZZ | 89,8 |
| 0805 50 10 | TR | 58,3 |
| UY | 45,3 |
| ZZ | 51,8 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 78,5 |
| CA | 126,3 |
| CL | 58,2 |
| CN | 110,9 |
| MK | 30,8 |
| US | 153,3 |
| ZZ | 93,0 |
| 0808 30 90 | CN | 70,2 |
| TR | 116,3 |
| US | 119,8 |
| ZZ | 102,1 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

IL

260,5

MA

62,0

TN

92,5

TR

117,3

ZZ

133,1

0707 00 05

JO

229,9

MA

148,6

TR

182,5

ZZ

187,0

0709 91 00

EG

129,3

ZZ

129,3

0709 93 10

MA

123,7

TR

138,5

ZZ

131,1

0805 10 20

AR

41,5

BR

41,5

EG

52,1

MA

54,4

TN

63,3

TR

63,7

ZA

41,5

ZZ

51,1

0805 20 10

MA

95,0

ZZ

95,0

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

CN

61,5

IL

87,2

KR

91,8

MA

120,2

TR

88,3

ZZ

89,8

0805 50 10

TR

58,3

UY

45,3

ZZ

51,8

0808 10 80

AR

78,5

CA

126,3

CL

58,2

CN

110,9

MK

30,8

US

153,3

ZZ

93,0

0808 30 90

CN

70,2

TR

116,3

US

119,8

ZZ

102,1

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 59/2012

of 23 January 2012

amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 971/2011 for the 2011/12 marketing year

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 951/2006 of 30 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards trade with third countries in the sugar sector (2), and in particular Article 36(2), second subparagraph, second sentence thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2011/12 marketing year are fixed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 971/2011 (3). Those prices and duties were last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 25/2012 (4). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2011/12 marketing year are fixed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 971/2011 (3). Those prices and duties were last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 25/2012 (4).

| (2) | The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006.

| (3) | Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of the products referred to in Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, as fixed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 971/2011 for the 2011/12 marketing year, are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.

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, 23 January 2012.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

(2)  
  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 24.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 254, 30.9.2011, p. 12.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 9, 13.1.2012, p. 9.

4

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ANNEX

Amended representative prices and additional import duties applicable to white sugar, raw sugar and products covered by CN code 1702 90 95 from 24 January 2012

| (EUR) |
| --- |
| CN code | Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned | Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned |
| 1701 12 10  (1) | 44,47 | 0,00 |
| 1701 12 90  (1) | 44,47 | 1,27 |
| 1701 13 10  (1) | 44,47 | 0,00 |
| 1701 13 90  (1) | 44,47 | 1,56 |
| 1701 14 10  (1) | 44,47 | 0,00 |
| 1701 14 90  (1) | 44,47 | 1,56 |
| 1701 91 00  (2) | 50,09 | 2,44 |
| 1701 99 10  (2) | 50,09 | 0,00 |
| 1701 99 90  (2) | 50,09 | 0,00 |
| 1702 90 95  (3) | 0,50 | 0,22 |

(EUR)

CN code

Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned

Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned

1701 12 10  (1)

44,47

0,00

1701 12 90  (1)

44,47

1,27

1701 13 10  (1)

44,47

0,00

1701 13 90  (1)

44,47

1,56

1701 14 10  (1)

44,47

0,00

1701 14 90  (1)

44,47

1,56

1701 91 00  (2)

50,09

2,44

1701 99 10  (2)

50,09

0,00

1701 99 90  (2)

50,09

0,00

1702 90 95  (3)

0,50

0,22

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(1)  For the standard quality defined in point III of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

(2)  For the standard quality defined in point II of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

(3)  Per 1 % sucrose content.

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/33/CFSP

of 23 January 2012

appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | On 21 July 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/537/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Marc OTTE as the European Union Special Representative (‘EUSR’) for the Middle East peace process. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 21 July 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/537/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Marc OTTE as the European Union Special Representative (‘EUSR’) for the Middle East peace process.

| (2) | Mr Andreas REINICKE should be appointed as EUSR for the Middle East peace process from 1 February 2012 to 30 June 2013. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Mr Andreas REINICKE should be appointed as EUSR for the Middle East peace process from 1 February 2012 to 30 June 2013.

| (3) | The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

European Union Special Representative

Mr Andreas REINICKE is appointed as the European Union Special Representative (‘EUSR’) for the Middle East peace process (‘peace process’) from 1 February 2012 until 30 June 2013. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, upon a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘HR’).

Article 2

Policy objectives

1.   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the Union’s policy objectives regarding the peace process.

2.   These objectives include, inter alia:

| (a) | a comprehensive peace that should be achieved on the basis of the relevant United Nations (‘UN’) Security Council Resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Roadmap, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a comprehensive peace that should be achieved on the basis of the relevant United Nations (‘UN’) Security Council Resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Roadmap, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative;

| (b) | a two-State solution with Israel and a democratic, contiguous, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian State living side by side within secure and recognised borders enjoying normal relations with their neighbours in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002) and the Madrid principles; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a two-State solution with Israel and a democratic, contiguous, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian State living side by side within secure and recognised borders enjoying normal relations with their neighbours in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002) and the Madrid principles;

| (c) | a solution to the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese conflicts; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

a solution to the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese conflicts;

| (d) | a solution to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two states and a just, viable and agreed solution to the problem of Palestinian refugees; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

a solution to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two states and a just, viable and agreed solution to the problem of Palestinian refugees;

| (e) | following-up of the peace process towards a final status agreement and the creation of a Palestinian state including strengthening the role of the Middle East Quartet (‘the Quartet’) as guardian of the Roadmap, particularly in view of the monitoring of the implementation of the obligations which both parties have under the Roadmap and in line with all international efforts to bring about a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace. |
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(e)

following-up of the peace process towards a final status agreement and the creation of a Palestinian state including strengthening the role of the Middle East Quartet (‘the Quartet’) as guardian of the Roadmap, particularly in view of the monitoring of the implementation of the obligations which both parties have under the Roadmap and in line with all international efforts to bring about a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace.

3.   These objectives are based on the Union’s commitment to work with the parties and with partners in the international community, especially within the framework of the Quartet, to pursue every opportunity for peace and for a decent future for all people in the region.

4.   The EUSR shall support the work of the HR in the region, including within the framework of the Quartet.

Article 3

Mandate

In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:

| (a) | provide an active and efficient Union contribution to actions and initiatives leading to a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese conflicts; |
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(a)

provide an active and efficient Union contribution to actions and initiatives leading to a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese conflicts;

| (b) | facilitate and maintain close contact with all the parties to the peace process, other countries of the region, members of the Quartet and other relevant countries, as well as the UN and other relevant international organisations, in order to work with them in strengthening the peace process; |
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(b)

facilitate and maintain close contact with all the parties to the peace process, other countries of the region, members of the Quartet and other relevant countries, as well as the UN and other relevant international organisations, in order to work with them in strengthening the peace process;

| (c) | ensure continued presence of the Union in relevant international forums and contribute to crisis management and prevention; |
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(c)

ensure continued presence of the Union in relevant international forums and contribute to crisis management and prevention;

| (d) | observe and support peace negotiations between the parties and put forward Union proposals, on its behalf, in the context of those negotiations; |
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(d)

observe and support peace negotiations between the parties and put forward Union proposals, on its behalf, in the context of those negotiations;

| (e) | contribute, where requested, to the implementation of international agreements reached between the parties and engage with them diplomatically in the event of non-compliance with the terms of those agreements; |
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(e)

contribute, where requested, to the implementation of international agreements reached between the parties and engage with them diplomatically in the event of non-compliance with the terms of those agreements;

| (f) | pay particular attention to factors affecting the regional dimension of the peace process; |
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(f)

pay particular attention to factors affecting the regional dimension of the peace process;

| (g) | engage constructively with signatories to agreements within the framework of the peace process in order to promote compliance with the basic norms of democracy, including respect for human rights and the rule of law; |
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(g)

engage constructively with signatories to agreements within the framework of the peace process in order to promote compliance with the basic norms of democracy, including respect for human rights and the rule of law;

| (h) | make proposals for Union intervention in the peace process and on the best way of pursuing Union initiatives and ongoing peace process-related Union efforts, such as the Union’s contribution to Palestinian reforms and including the political aspects of relevant Union development projects; |
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(h)

make proposals for Union intervention in the peace process and on the best way of pursuing Union initiatives and ongoing peace process-related Union efforts, such as the Union’s contribution to Palestinian reforms and including the political aspects of relevant Union development projects;

| (i) | monitor actions by both sides on the implementation of the Roadmap and on issues that might prejudice the outcome of the permanent status negotiations to enable the Quartet to better assess the parties’ compliance; |
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(i)

monitor actions by both sides on the implementation of the Roadmap and on issues that might prejudice the outcome of the permanent status negotiations to enable the Quartet to better assess the parties’ compliance;

| (j) | as Envoy to the Quartet, report on progress and evolution in the negotiations and contribute to the preparation of Quartet Envoys meetings on the basis of Union positions and through coordination with other Quartet members; |
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(j)

as Envoy to the Quartet, report on progress and evolution in the negotiations and contribute to the preparation of Quartet Envoys meetings on the basis of Union positions and through coordination with other Quartet members;

| (k) | contribute to the implementation of the Union’s human rights policy, including the Union Guidelines on human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict as well as on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them, and Union policy regarding UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and reporting on developments as well as formulating recommendations in this regard; |
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(k)

contribute to the implementation of the Union’s human rights policy, including the Union Guidelines on human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict as well as on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them, and Union policy regarding UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and reporting on developments as well as formulating recommendations in this regard;

| (l) | contribute to a better understanding of the role of the Union among opinion leaders in the region. |
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(l)

contribute to a better understanding of the role of the Union among opinion leaders in the region.

Article 4

Implementation of the mandate

1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR. In order to fulfil his mandate and specific responsibilities in the field the EUSR shall be fully dedicated to the Mission.

2.   The Political and Security Committee (‘PSC’) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.

3.   The EUSR shall work in close coordination with the European External Action Service (‘EEAS’).

4.   Particularly in the course of his missions, the EUSR shall work closely with the EU Representative Office in Jerusalem, the Union Delegation in Tel Aviv as well as with all other relevant Union delegations in the region.

Article 5

Financing

1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 February 2012 to 30 June 2013 shall be EUR 1 300 000.

2.   The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be eligible as from 1 February 2012. The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.

3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.

Article 6

Constitution and composition of the team

1.   Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall promptly and regularly inform the Council and the Commission of the composition of his team.

2.   Member States, institutions of the Union and the EEAS may propose the secondment of personnel to work with the EUSR. The salary of such seconded personnel shall be covered by the Member State, the institution of the Union concerned or the EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the Union institutions or the EEAS may also be posted to work with the EUSR. Internationally contracted personnel shall have the nationality of a Member State.

3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State, the Union institution or the EEAS and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.

Article 7

Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his personnel

The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host party or parties, as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.

Article 8

Security of EU classified information

The EUSR and the members of his team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (2).

2

Article 9

Access to information and logistical support

1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.

2.   Union delegations and/or Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.

Article 10

Security

In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, notably by:

| (a) | establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the EEAS, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as management of security incidents and including a mission contingency and evacuation plan; |
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(a)

establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the EEAS, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as management of security incidents and including a mission contingency and evacuation plan;

| (b) | ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions in the mission area; |
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(b)

ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions in the mission area;

| (c) | ensuring that all members of his team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the EEAS; |
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(c)

ensuring that all members of his team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the EEAS;

| (d) | ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented and providing the HR, the Council and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate implementation reports. |
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(d)

ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented and providing the HR, the Council and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate implementation reports.

Article 11

Reporting

The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report, as necessary, to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR shall provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.

Article 12

Coordination

1.   The EUSR shall promote overall Union political coordination. He shall help to ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission as well as those of other EUSRs active in the region, including the EUSR for the Southern Mediterranean Region, as appropriate. The EUSR shall provide Member States’ missions and Union delegations with regular briefings.

2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of the Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make every effort to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close coordination with the Head of the Union Delegation in Tel Aviv, shall provide the Heads of the European Union Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) and of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) with local political guidance. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander shall consult each other as required. The EUSR shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in the field.

Article 13

Review

The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the Council and the Commission with a progress report before the end of November 2012 and with a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.

Article 14

Entry into force

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

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 184, 23.7.2003, p. 45.

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(2)  
  OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.

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24.1.2012

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 19/21

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/34/CFSP

of 23 January 2012

appointing the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 240 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2001/79/CFSP setting up the Military Committee of the European Union (1),

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 3(1) of Decision 2001/79/CFSP, the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union ("the Military Committee") shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Military Committee meeting at the level of the Chiefs of Defence. According to Article 3(2) of the said Decision, the term of office of the Chairman of the Military Committee is three years, unless the Council decides otherwise. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 3(1) of Decision 2001/79/CFSP, the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union ("the Military Committee") shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Military Committee meeting at the level of the Chiefs of Defence. According to Article 3(2) of the said Decision, the term of office of the Chairman of the Military Committee is three years, unless the Council decides otherwise.

| (2) | On 8 December 2008, the Council appointed General Håkan SYRÉN as Chairman of the Military Committee for a period of three years as from 6 November 2009 (2). |
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(2)

On 8 December 2008, the Council appointed General Håkan SYRÉN as Chairman of the Military Committee for a period of three years as from 6 November 2009 (2).

| (3) | At its meeting on 22 November 2011, the Military Committee meeting at the level of the Chiefs of Defence recommended that General Patrick de ROUSIERS be appointed Chairman of the Military Committee, |
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(3)

At its meeting on 22 November 2011, the Military Committee meeting at the level of the Chiefs of Defence recommended that General Patrick de ROUSIERS be appointed Chairman of the Military Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

General Patrick de ROUSIERS is hereby appointed Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union for a period of three years as from 6 November 2012.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 4.

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(2)  Council Decision 2009/22/EC of 8 December 2008 appointing the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 51).

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L 19/22

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/35/CFSP

of 23 January 2012

amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 27 February 2007, the Council adopted Common Position 2007/140/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (1) which implemented United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1737 (2006). |
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(1)

On 27 February 2007, the Council adopted Common Position 2007/140/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (1) which implemented United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1737 (2006).

| (2) | On 23 April 2007, the Council adopted Common Position 2007/246/CFSP (2) which implemented UNSCR 1747 (2007). |
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(2)

On 23 April 2007, the Council adopted Common Position 2007/246/CFSP (2) which implemented UNSCR 1747 (2007).

| (3) | On 7 August 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/652/CFSP (3) which implemented UNSCR 1803 (2008). |
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(3)

On 7 August 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/652/CFSP (3) which implemented UNSCR 1803 (2008).

| (4) | On 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP (4) which implemented UNSCR 1929 (2010). |
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(4)

On 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP (4) which implemented UNSCR 1929 (2010).

| (5) | On 1 December 2011, the Council reiterated its serious and deepening concerns over the nature of Iran's nuclear programme, and in particular over the findings on Iranian activities relating to the development of military nuclear technology, as reflected in the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report. In the light of these concerns and in accordance with the European Council Declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council agreed to broaden existing sanctions by examining, in close coordination with international partners, additional measures including measures aimed at severely affecting the Iranian financial system, in the transport sector, in the energy sector, measures against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as well as in other areas. |
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(5)

On 1 December 2011, the Council reiterated its serious and deepening concerns over the nature of Iran's nuclear programme, and in particular over the findings on Iranian activities relating to the development of military nuclear technology, as reflected in the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report. In the light of these concerns and in accordance with the European Council Declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council agreed to broaden existing sanctions by examining, in close coordination with international partners, additional measures including measures aimed at severely affecting the Iranian financial system, in the transport sector, in the energy sector, measures against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as well as in other areas.

| (6) | On 9 December 2011, the European Council endorsed the Council conclusions of 1 December 2011 and invited the Council to proceed with its work relating to extending the scope of the Union's restrictive measures against Iran as a matter of priority. |
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(6)

On 9 December 2011, the European Council endorsed the Council conclusions of 1 December 2011 and invited the Council to proceed with its work relating to extending the scope of the Union's restrictive measures against Iran as a matter of priority.

| (7) | In this context, it is appropriate to prohibit or control the supply, sale or transfer to Iran of additional items, materials, equipment, goods and technology, that could contribute to Iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities, to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems or to the pursuit of activities related to other topics about which the IAEA has expressed concerns or identified as outstanding, or to other weapons of mass destruction programmes. This prohibition should include dual-use goods and technology. |
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(7)

In this context, it is appropriate to prohibit or control the supply, sale or transfer to Iran of additional items, materials, equipment, goods and technology, that could contribute to Iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities, to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems or to the pursuit of activities related to other topics about which the IAEA has expressed concerns or identified as outstanding, or to other weapons of mass destruction programmes. This prohibition should include dual-use goods and technology.

| (8) | Recalling the potential connection between Iran's revenues derived from its energy sector and the funding of Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities and that chemical process equipment and materials required for the petrochemical industry have much in common with those required for certain sensitive nuclear fuel cycle activities, as underlined in UNSCR 1929 (2010), the sale, supply or transfer to Iran of further key equipment and technology which could be used in key sectors in the oil and natural gas industry or, in the petrochemical industry, should be prohibited. Moreover, Member States should prohibit any new investment in the petrochemical sector in Iran. |
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(8)

Recalling the potential connection between Iran's revenues derived from its energy sector and the funding of Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities and that chemical process equipment and materials required for the petrochemical industry have much in common with those required for certain sensitive nuclear fuel cycle activities, as underlined in UNSCR 1929 (2010), the sale, supply or transfer to Iran of further key equipment and technology which could be used in key sectors in the oil and natural gas industry or, in the petrochemical industry, should be prohibited. Moreover, Member States should prohibit any new investment in the petrochemical sector in Iran.

| (9) | In addition, the purchase, import or transport from Iran of crude oil and petroleum products, as well as of petrochemical products, should be prohibited. |
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(9)

In addition, the purchase, import or transport from Iran of crude oil and petroleum products, as well as of petrochemical products, should be prohibited.

| (10) | Moreover, the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds to, from or for the Government of Iran should be prohibited. |
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(10)

Moreover, the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds to, from or for the Government of Iran should be prohibited.

| (11) | In addition, the delivery of newly printed or minted or unissued Iranian denominated banknotes and coinage to or for the benefit of the Central Bank of Iran should be prohibited. |
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(11)

In addition, the delivery of newly printed or minted or unissued Iranian denominated banknotes and coinage to or for the benefit of the Central Bank of Iran should be prohibited.

| (12) | Furthermore, restrictive measures should be imposed against the Central Bank of Iran in view of its involvement in activities to circumvent sanctions imposed against Iran. |
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(12)

Furthermore, restrictive measures should be imposed against the Central Bank of Iran in view of its involvement in activities to circumvent sanctions imposed against Iran.

| (13) | The restrictions on admission and the freezing of funds and economic resources should be applied to additional persons and entities providing support to the Government of Iran allowing it to pursue proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, in particular persons and entities providing financial, logistical or material support to the Government of Iran. |
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(13)

The restrictions on admission and the freezing of funds and economic resources should be applied to additional persons and entities providing support to the Government of Iran allowing it to pursue proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, in particular persons and entities providing financial, logistical or material support to the Government of Iran.

| (14) | The restrictions on admission and the freezing of funds applied to members of the IRGC should no longer be restricted to senior members but could apply to other members of the IRGC. |
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(14)

The restrictions on admission and the freezing of funds applied to members of the IRGC should no longer be restricted to senior members but could apply to other members of the IRGC.

| (15) | Moreover, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP. |
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(15)

Moreover, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP.

| (16) | Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures, |
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(16)

Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 1(1), point (e) is replaced by the following:






  "(e) | other dual-use goods and technology listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items (*1) and not covered by point (a) except for certain items in category 5 - Part 1 and category 5 - Part 2 in Annex I to that Regulation. |
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(1)

in Article 1(1), point (e) is replaced by the following:

"(e)

other dual-use goods and technology listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items (*1) and not covered by point (a) except for certain items in category 5 - Part 1 and category 5 - Part 2 in Annex I to that Regulation.

(*1)  
  OJ L 134, 29.5.2009, p. 1.";"

| (2) | the following Articles are inserted:

  "Article 3a

  1.   The import, purchase or transport of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products shall be prohibited.
  The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.


  2.   It shall be prohibited to provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and reinsurance, related to the import, purchase, or transport of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products.



  Article 3b

  1.   The import, purchase or transport of Iranian petrochemical products shall be prohibited.
  The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.


  2.   It shall be prohibited to provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, related to the import, purchase, or transport of Iranian petrochemical products



  Article 3c

  1.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3a shall be without prejudice to the execution, until 1 July 2012, of contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, to be concluded and executed not later than 1 July 2012.


  2.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3a shall be without prejudice to the execution of obligations provided for in contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such obligations where the supply of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products or the proceeds derived from their supply are for the reimbursement of outstanding amounts with respect to contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 to persons or entities within the territories of Member States or under their jurisdiction, where those contracts specifically provide for such reimbursements.



  Article 3d

  1.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3b shall be without prejudice to the execution, until 1 May 2012, of contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, to be concluded and executed not later than 1 May 2012.


  2.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3b shall be without prejudice to the execution of obligations provided for in contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such obligations where the supply of petrochemical products or the proceeds derived from the supply of these products are for the reimbursement of outstanding amounts with respect to contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 to persons or entities within the territories of Member States or under their jurisdiction, where those contracts specifically provide for such reimbursements."; |
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(2)

the following Articles are inserted:

"Article 3a

1.   The import, purchase or transport of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products shall be prohibited.

The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.

2.   It shall be prohibited to provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and reinsurance, related to the import, purchase, or transport of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products.

Article 3b

1.   The import, purchase or transport of Iranian petrochemical products shall be prohibited.

The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.

2.   It shall be prohibited to provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, related to the import, purchase, or transport of Iranian petrochemical products

Article 3c

1.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3a shall be without prejudice to the execution, until 1 July 2012, of contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, to be concluded and executed not later than 1 July 2012.

2.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3a shall be without prejudice to the execution of obligations provided for in contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such obligations where the supply of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products or the proceeds derived from their supply are for the reimbursement of outstanding amounts with respect to contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 to persons or entities within the territories of Member States or under their jurisdiction, where those contracts specifically provide for such reimbursements.

Article 3d

1.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3b shall be without prejudice to the execution, until 1 May 2012, of contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, to be concluded and executed not later than 1 May 2012.

2.   The prohibitions set out in Article 3b shall be without prejudice to the execution of obligations provided for in contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such obligations where the supply of petrochemical products or the proceeds derived from the supply of these products are for the reimbursement of outstanding amounts with respect to contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 to persons or entities within the territories of Member States or under their jurisdiction, where those contracts specifically provide for such reimbursements.";

| (3) | the following Articles are inserted:

  "Article 4a

  1.   The sale, supply or transfer of key equipment and technology for the petrochemical industry in Iran, or to Iranian or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran, by nationals of Member States, or from the territories of Member States, or using vessels or aircraft under the jurisdiction of Member States shall be prohibited whether or not originating in their territories.
  The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.


  2.   It shall be prohibited to provide the following to enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry or to Iranian, or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran:






  (a) | technical assistance or training and other services related to key equipment and technology as determined according to paragraph 1; |
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(3)

the following Articles are inserted:

"Article 4a

1.   The sale, supply or transfer of key equipment and technology for the petrochemical industry in Iran, or to Iranian or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran, by nationals of Member States, or from the territories of Member States, or using vessels or aircraft under the jurisdiction of Member States shall be prohibited whether or not originating in their territories.

The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.

2.   It shall be prohibited to provide the following to enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry or to Iranian, or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran:

(a)

technical assistance or training and other services related to key equipment and technology as determined according to paragraph 1;

| (b) | financing or financial assistance for any sale, supply, transfer or export of key equipment and technology as determined according to paragraph 1 or for the provision of related technical assistance or training. |
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(b)

financing or financial assistance for any sale, supply, transfer or export of key equipment and technology as determined according to paragraph 1 or for the provision of related technical assistance or training.

3.   It shall be prohibited to participate, knowingly or intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.

Article 4b

1.   The prohibition in Article 4(1) shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation relating to the delivery of goods provided for in contracts concluded before 26 July 2010.

2.   The prohibitions in Article 4 shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts concluded before 26 July 2010 and relating to investments made in Iran before the same date by enterprises established in Member States.

3.   The prohibition in Article 4a(1) shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation relating to the delivery of goods provided for in contracts concluded before 23 January 2012.

4.   The prohibitions in Article 4a shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 and relating to investments made in Iran before the same date by enterprises established in Member States.

Article 4c

The direct or indirect sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold and precious metals, as well as of diamonds, to, from or for the Government of Iran, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Iran, as well as to, from or for persons and entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them shall be prohibited.

The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.

Article 4d

The delivery of newly printed or minted or unissued Iranian denominated banknotes and coinage to or for the benefit of the Central Bank of Iran shall be prohibited.";

| (4) | the following Article is inserted:

  "Article 6a
  The following shall be prohibited:






  (a) | the granting of any financial loan or credit to enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry or to Iranian or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(4)

the following Article is inserted:

"Article 6a

The following shall be prohibited:

(a)

the granting of any financial loan or credit to enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry or to Iranian or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran;

| (b) | the acquisition or extension of a participation in enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry, or to Iranian or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran, including the acquisition in full of such enterprises and the acquisition of shares and securities of a participating nature; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the acquisition or extension of a participation in enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry, or to Iranian or Iranian-owned enterprises engaged in that industry outside Iran, including the acquisition in full of such enterprises and the acquisition of shares and securities of a participating nature;

| (c) | the creation of any joint venture with enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry and with any subsidiary or affiliate under their control."; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the creation of any joint venture with enterprises in Iran that are engaged in the Iranian petrochemical industry and with any subsidiary or affiliate under their control.";

| (5) | Article 7 is replaced by the following:

  "Article 7

  1.   The prohibitions in Article 6(a) and (b) respectively:






  (i) | shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 26 July 2010; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(5)

Article 7 is replaced by the following:

"Article 7

1.   The prohibitions in Article 6(a) and (b) respectively:

(i)

shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 26 July 2010;

| (ii) | shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 26 July 2010. |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 26 July 2010.

2.   The prohibitions in Article 6a(a) and (b) respectively:

| (i) | shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 23 January 2012; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 23 January 2012;

| (ii) | shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 23 January 2012."; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 23 January 2012.";

| (6) | Article 19(1) is amended as follows:






  (a) | point (b) is replaced by the following:






  "(b) | other persons not covered by Annex I that are engaged in, directly associated with, or providing support for Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, including through the involvement in procurement of the prohibited items, goods, equipment, materials and technology, or persons acting on their behalf or at their direction, or persons that have assisted designated persons or entities in evading or violating the provisions of UNSCR 1737 (2006), UNSCR 1747 (2007), UNSCR 1803 (2008) and UNSCR 1929 (2010) or this Decision as well as other members of the IRGC, as listed in Annex II."; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(6)

Article 19(1) is amended as follows:

(a)

point (b) is replaced by the following:

"(b)

other persons not covered by Annex I that are engaged in, directly associated with, or providing support for Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, including through the involvement in procurement of the prohibited items, goods, equipment, materials and technology, or persons acting on their behalf or at their direction, or persons that have assisted designated persons or entities in evading or violating the provisions of UNSCR 1737 (2006), UNSCR 1747 (2007), UNSCR 1803 (2008) and UNSCR 1929 (2010) or this Decision as well as other members of the IRGC, as listed in Annex II.";

| (b) | the following point is added:






  "(c) | other persons not covered by Annex I that provide support to the Government of Iran, and persons associated with them, as listed in Annex II."; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

the following point is added:

"(c)

other persons not covered by Annex I that provide support to the Government of Iran, and persons associated with them, as listed in Annex II.";

| (7) | Article 20 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is amended as follows:






  (i) | point (b) is replaced by the following:






  "(b) | persons and entities not covered by Annex I that are engaged in, directly associated with, or providing support for, Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, including through the involvement in procurement of the prohibited items, goods, equipment, materials and technology, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, including through illicit means, or persons and entities that have assisted designated persons or entities in evading or violating the provisions of UNSCR 1737 (2006), UNSCR 1747 (2007), UNSCR 1803 (2008) and UNSCR 1929 (2010) or this Decision as well as other members and entities of IRGC and IRISL and entities owned or controlled by them or acting on their behalf, as listed in Annex II."; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(7)

Article 20 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

(i)

point (b) is replaced by the following:

"(b)

persons and entities not covered by Annex I that are engaged in, directly associated with, or providing support for, Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, including through the involvement in procurement of the prohibited items, goods, equipment, materials and technology, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, including through illicit means, or persons and entities that have assisted designated persons or entities in evading or violating the provisions of UNSCR 1737 (2006), UNSCR 1747 (2007), UNSCR 1803 (2008) and UNSCR 1929 (2010) or this Decision as well as other members and entities of IRGC and IRISL and entities owned or controlled by them or acting on their behalf, as listed in Annex II.";

| (ii) | the following point is added:






  "(c) | other persons and entities not covered by Annex I that provide support to the Government of Iran, and persons and entities associated with them, as listed in Annex II."; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

the following point is added:

"(c)

other persons and entities not covered by Annex I that provide support to the Government of Iran, and persons and entities associated with them, as listed in Annex II.";

| (b) | the following paragraph is inserted:

  "4a.   With regard to persons and entities listed in Annex II, exemptions may also be made for funds and economic resources which are to be paid into or from an account of a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, in so far as such payments are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation."; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the following paragraph is inserted:

"4a.   With regard to persons and entities listed in Annex II, exemptions may also be made for funds and economic resources which are to be paid into or from an account of a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, in so far as such payments are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation.";

| (c) | the following paragraphs are added:

  "7.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Iran of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or to a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through the Central Bank of Iran after the date of its designation where such transfer is related to a payment by a non-designated financial institution due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.


  8.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Iran of frozen funds or economic resources where such transfer is for the purpose of providing financial institutions under the jurisdiction of Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the relevant Member State.;


  9.   Paragraph 2 shall be without prejudice to payments to the Central Bank of Iran in connection with the execution of contracts in conformity with Articles 3a, 3b, 3c or 3d.


  10.   Paragraph 1 shall not prevent Bank Tejarat listed in Annex II, for a period of two months after the date of its designation, from making a payment from funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or from receiving a payment after the date of its designation, where such payment is due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.


  11.   Paragraphs 7, 8, 9 and 10 are without prejudice to paragraphs 3, 4, 4a, 5 and 6 of this Article and to Article 10(3)."; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the following paragraphs are added:

"7.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Iran of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or to a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through the Central Bank of Iran after the date of its designation where such transfer is related to a payment by a non-designated financial institution due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.

8.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Iran of frozen funds or economic resources where such transfer is for the purpose of providing financial institutions under the jurisdiction of Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the relevant Member State.;

9.   Paragraph 2 shall be without prejudice to payments to the Central Bank of Iran in connection with the execution of contracts in conformity with Articles 3a, 3b, 3c or 3d.

10.   Paragraph 1 shall not prevent Bank Tejarat listed in Annex II, for a period of two months after the date of its designation, from making a payment from funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or from receiving a payment after the date of its designation, where such payment is due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.

11.   Paragraphs 7, 8, 9 and 10 are without prejudice to paragraphs 3, 4, 4a, 5 and 6 of this Article and to Article 10(3).";

| (8) | in Article 24, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  "2.   Where the Council decides to subject a person or entity to the measures referred to in Articles 19(1)(b) and (c) and 20(1)(b) and (c), it shall amend Annex II accordingly."; |
| --- | --- |

(8)

in Article 24, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

"2.   Where the Council decides to subject a person or entity to the measures referred to in Articles 19(1)(b) and (c) and 20(1)(b) and (c), it shall amend Annex II accordingly.";

| (9) | in Article 25, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  "2.   Annexes I and II shall also include, where available, information necessary to identify the persons or entities concerned, as provided by the Security Council or by the Committee in respect of Annex I. With regard to persons, such information may include names including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and ID card numbers, gender, address, if known and function or profession. With regard to entities such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business. Annexes I and II shall also include the date of designation."; |
| --- | --- |

(9)

in Article 25, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

"2.   Annexes I and II shall also include, where available, information necessary to identify the persons or entities concerned, as provided by the Security Council or by the Committee in respect of Annex I. With regard to persons, such information may include names including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and ID card numbers, gender, address, if known and function or profession. With regard to entities such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business. Annexes I and II shall also include the date of designation.";

| (10) | in Article 26, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:

  "2.   The measures concerning the prohibition on import, purchase or transport of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products in Article 3a shall be reviewed not later than 1 May 2012, in particular taking due account of the availability and the financial conditions for the supply of crude oil and petroleum products produced in countries other than Iran, with a view to ensuring the continuity of energy supply of Member States.


  3.   The measures referred to in Articles 19(1)(b) and (c) and 20(1)(b) and (c) shall be reviewed at regular intervals and at least every 12 months. They shall cease to apply in respect of the persons and entities concerned if the Council determines, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 24, that the conditions for their application are no longer met.". |
| --- | --- |

(10)

in Article 26, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:

"2.   The measures concerning the prohibition on import, purchase or transport of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products in Article 3a shall be reviewed not later than 1 May 2012, in particular taking due account of the availability and the financial conditions for the supply of crude oil and petroleum products produced in countries other than Iran, with a view to ensuring the continuity of energy supply of Member States.

3.   The measures referred to in Articles 19(1)(b) and (c) and 20(1)(b) and (c) shall be reviewed at regular intervals and at least every 12 months. They shall cease to apply in respect of the persons and entities concerned if the Council determines, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 24, that the conditions for their application are no longer met.".

Article 2

1.   The persons and entities listed in Annex I to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP.

2.   The entity listed in Annex II to this Decision shall be removed from the list set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP.

3.   The entries in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP shall be amended as set out in Annex III to this Decision.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 61, 28.2.2007, p. 49.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 67.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 213, 8.8.2008, p. 58.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 195, 27.7.2010, p. 39.

4

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ANNEX I

List of persons and entities referred to in Article 2(1)

I.   Persons and entities involved in nuclear or ballistic missiles activities

B.   Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Central Bank of Iran (a.k.a. Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran) | Postal Address: Mirdamad Blvd., NO.144, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran |
| P.O. Box: 15875 / 7177 |
| Switchboard: +98 21 299 51 |
| Cable Address: MARKAZBANK |
| Telex: 216 219-22 |
| MZBK IR SWIFT Address: BMJIIRTH |
| Web Site: http://www.cbi.ir |
| E-mail: G.SecDept@cbi.ir |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Central Bank of Iran (a.k.a. Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran)

Postal Address: Mirdamad Blvd., NO.144, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

P.O. Box: 15875 / 7177

Switchboard: +98 21 299 51

Cable Address: MARKAZBANK

Telex: 216 219-22

MZBK IR SWIFT Address: BMJIIRTH

Web Site: http://www.cbi.ir

E-mail: G.SecDept@cbi.ir

Involvement in activities to circumvent sanctions

23.1.2012

2.

Bank Tejarat

| Postal Address: Taleghani Br. 130, Taleghani Ave. |
| --- |
| P.O.Box: 11365 - 5416, Tehran |
| Tel.: 88826690 |
| Tlx.: 226641 TJTA IR. |
| Fax: 88893641 |
| Website: http://www.tejaratbank.ir |

Postal Address: Taleghani Br. 130, Taleghani Ave.

P.O.Box: 11365 - 5416, Tehran

Tel.: 88826690

Tlx.: 226641 TJTA IR.

Fax: 88893641

Website: http://www.tejaratbank.ir

Bank Tejarat is a State owned bank. It has directly facilitated Iran’s nuclear efforts. For example, in 2011, Bank Tejarat facilitated the movement of tens of millions of dollars in an effort to assist the UN designated Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran’s ongoing effort to acquire yellowcake uranium. The AEOI is the main Iranian organisation for research and development of nuclear technology, and manages fissile material production programs.

Bank Tejarat also has a history of assisting designated Iranian banks in circumventing international sanctions, for example acting in business involving UN designated Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group cover companies.

Through its financial services to EU designated Bank Mellat and Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) in the past few years, Bank Tejarat has also supported the activities of subsidiaries and subordinates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, UN designated Defense Industries Organisation and UN designated MODAFL.

23.1.2012

3.

Tidewater (a.k.a. Tidewater Middle East Co.)

Postal address: No. 80, Tidewater Building, Vozara Street, Next to Saie Park, Tehran, Iran

Owned or controlled by IRGC

23.1.2012

4.

Turbine Engineering Manufacturing (TEM) (a.k.a T.E.M. Co.)

Postal address: Shishesh Mina Street, Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran

Used as a front company by designated Iran Aircraft Industries (IACI) for covert procurement activities.

23.1.2012

5.

Sad Export Import Company (a.k.a. SAD Import & Export Company)

Postal address: Haftom Tir Square, South Mofte Avenue, Tour Line No; 3/1, Tehran, Iran

P.O. Box 1584864813 Tehran, Iran

Used as a front company by designated Defence Industries Organization (DIO). Involved in arms transfers to Syria. The company’s involvement was also noted in illicit arms transfer aboard M/V Monchegorsk.

23.1.2012

6.

Rosmachin

Postal address: Haftom Tir Square, South Mofte Avenue, Tour Line No; 3/1, Tehran, Iran

P.O. Box 1584864813 Tehran, Iran

Front company of Sad Export Import Company. Involved in illicit arms transfer aboard M/V Monchgorsk.

23.1.2012

II.   Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

A.   Persons

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Ali Ashraf NOURI | | IRGC Deputy Commander, IRGC Political Bureau Chief | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Hojatoleslam Ali SAIDI (a.k.a. Hojjat- al-Eslam Ali Saidi or Saeedi | | Representative of the Supreme Leader to the IRGC | 23.1.2012 |
| 3. | Amir Ali Haji ZADEH (a.k.a. Amir Ali Hajizadeh) | | IRGC Air Force Commander, Brigadier General | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Ali Ashraf NOURI

IRGC Deputy Commander, IRGC Political Bureau Chief

23.1.2012

2.

Hojatoleslam Ali SAIDI (a.k.a. Hojjat- al-Eslam Ali Saidi or Saeedi

Representative of the Supreme Leader to the IRGC

23.1.2012

3.

Amir Ali Haji ZADEH (a.k.a. Amir Ali Hajizadeh)

IRGC Air Force Commander, Brigadier General

23.1.2012

B.   Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Behnam Sahriyari Trading Company | Postal address: Ziba Buidling, 10th Floor, Northern Sohrevardi Street, Tehran, Iran | Sent two containers of various types of firearms from Iran to Syria in May 2007 in violation of op. 5 of UNSCR 1747(2007) | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Behnam Sahriyari Trading Company

Postal address: Ziba Buidling, 10th Floor, Northern Sohrevardi Street, Tehran, Iran

Sent two containers of various types of firearms from Iran to Syria in May 2007 in violation of op. 5 of UNSCR 1747(2007)

23.1.2012

III.   Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)

B.   Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | BIIS Maritime Limited | Postal address: 147/1 St. Lucia, Valletta, Malta | Owned or controlled by designated Irano Hind | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Darya Delalan Sefid Khazar Shipping Company (Iran) (a.k.a. Khazar Sea Shipping Lines or Darya-ye Khazar Shipping Company or Khazar Shipping Co. or KSSL or Daryaye Khazar (Caspian Sea) Co. or Darya-e-khazar shipping Co.) | Postal address: M. Khomeini St., Ghazian, Bandar Anzil, Gilan, IranNo. 1, End of Shahid Mostafa Khomeini St., Tohid Square, Bandar Anzali, 1711-324, Iran | Owned or controlled by IRISL | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

BIIS Maritime Limited

Postal address: 147/1 St. Lucia, Valletta, Malta

Owned or controlled by designated Irano Hind

23.1.2012

2.

Darya Delalan Sefid Khazar Shipping Company (Iran) (a.k.a. Khazar Sea Shipping Lines or Darya-ye Khazar Shipping Company or Khazar Shipping Co. or KSSL or Daryaye Khazar (Caspian Sea) Co. or Darya-e-khazar shipping Co.)

Postal address: M. Khomeini St., Ghazian, Bandar Anzil, Gilan, IranNo. 1, End of Shahid Mostafa Khomeini St., Tohid Square, Bandar Anzali, 1711-324, Iran

Owned or controlled by IRISL

23.1.2012

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ANNEX II

Entity referred to in Article 2(2)

Syracuse S.L

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ANNEX III

Entries referred to in Article 2(3)

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Hanseatic Trade Trust & Shipping (HTTS) GmbH | Postal address: Schottweg 7, 22087 Hamburg, Germany; Opp 7th Alley, Zarafshan St, Eivanak St, Qods Township; HTTS GmbH | Controlled by and/or acting on behalf of IRISL. HTTS is registered under the same address as IRISL Europe GmbH in Hamburg, and its principal Dr. Naser Baseni was previously employed with IRISL. | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Oasis Freight Agency | Postal address: Al Meena Street, Opposite Dubai Ports & Customs, 2nd Floor, Sharaf Building, Dubai UAE; Sharaf Building, 1st Floor, Al Mankhool St., Bur Dubai, P.O. Box 5562, Dubai, United Arab Emirates;Sharaf Building, No. 4, 2nd Floor, Al Meena Road, Opposite Customs, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kayed Ahli Building, Jamal Abdul Nasser Road (Parallel to Al Wahda St.), P.O. Box 4840, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Acted on behalf of IRISL in the UAE. Has been replaced by Good Luck Shipping Company which is also designated for acting on behalf of IRISL | 23.1.2012 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Hanseatic Trade Trust & Shipping (HTTS) GmbH

Postal address: Schottweg 7, 22087 Hamburg, Germany; Opp 7th Alley, Zarafshan St, Eivanak St, Qods Township; HTTS GmbH

Controlled by and/or acting on behalf of IRISL. HTTS is registered under the same address as IRISL Europe GmbH in Hamburg, and its principal Dr. Naser Baseni was previously employed with IRISL.

23.1.2012

2.

Oasis Freight Agency

Postal address: Al Meena Street, Opposite Dubai Ports & Customs, 2nd Floor, Sharaf Building, Dubai UAE; Sharaf Building, 1st Floor, Al Mankhool St., Bur Dubai, P.O. Box 5562, Dubai, United Arab Emirates;Sharaf Building, No. 4, 2nd Floor, Al Meena Road, Opposite Customs, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kayed Ahli Building, Jamal Abdul Nasser Road (Parallel to Al Wahda St.), P.O. Box 4840, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Acted on behalf of IRISL in the UAE. Has been replaced by Good Luck Shipping Company which is also designated for acting on behalf of IRISL

23.1.2012

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24.1.2012

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 19/31

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/36/CFSP

of 23 January 2012

amending Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus (1). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus (1).

| (2) | On 10 October 2011, the Council extended the existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2012 by adopting Decision 2011/666/CFSP (2). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

On 10 October 2011, the Council extended the existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2012 by adopting Decision 2011/666/CFSP (2).

| (3) | In view of the gravity of the situation in Belarus, additional restrictive measures against Belarus should be adopted. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In view of the gravity of the situation in Belarus, additional restrictive measures against Belarus should be adopted.

| (4) | The restrictions on admission and on the freezing of funds and economic resources should be applied to persons responsible for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, in particular persons in a leading position, and to persons and entities benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime, in particular persons and entities providing financial or material support to the regime. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The restrictions on admission and on the freezing of funds and economic resources should be applied to persons responsible for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, in particular persons in a leading position, and to persons and entities benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime, in particular persons and entities providing financial or material support to the regime.

| (5) | Decision 2010/639/CFSP should be amended accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Decision 2010/639/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/639/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 1(1), the following points are added:






  ‘(e) | for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus, as listed in Annex V; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

in Article 1(1), the following points are added:

‘(e)

for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus, as listed in Annex V;

| (f) | and persons or entities benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime as listed in Annex V.’; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

and persons or entities benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime as listed in Annex V.’;

| (2) | in Article 2(1), the following points are inserted:






  ‘(c) | for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus, as listed in Annex V; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

in Article 2(1), the following points are inserted:

‘(c)

for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus, as listed in Annex V;

| (d) | and persons or entities benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime, as listed in Annex V;’; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

and persons or entities benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime, as listed in Annex V;’;

| (3) | in Article 2, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of such persons listed in Annexes IIIA, IV and V.’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)

in Article 2, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of such persons listed in Annexes IIIA, IV and V.’;

| (4) | in Article 3(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in Annexes IIIA, IV and V and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;’. |
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(4)

in Article 3(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:

‘(a)

necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in Annexes IIIA, IV and V and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;’.

Article 2

The Annex to this Decision shall be added to Decision 2010/639/CFSP as Annex V.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 280, 26.10.2010, p. 18.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 265, 11.10.2011, p. 17.

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX V

List of persons and entities referred to in Article 1(1)(e) and (f) and Article 2(1)(c) and (d)

| Persons |
| --- |

Persons

| Entities’ |
| --- |

Entities’

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 19/33

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2012/37/CFSP

of 23 January 2012

implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/782/CFSP of 1 December 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria and repealing Decision 2011/273/CFSP (1) and in particular Article 21(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria. |
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(1)

On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

| (2) | In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP, |
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(2)

In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The persons and entities listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  
  OJ L 319, 2.12.2011, p. 56.

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ANNEX

Persons and entities referred to in Article 1

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Brigadier General
  Jawdat Ibrahim Safi | Commander of 154th Regiment | Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma. | 23.1.2012 |
| 2. | Major General
  Muhammad Ali Durgham | Commander in 4th Division | Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma | 23.1.2012 |
| 3. | Major General
  Ramadan Mahmoud Ramadan | Commander of 35th Special Forces Regiment | Ordered troops to shoot protestors in Baniyas and Deraa | 23.1.2012 |
| 4. | Brigadier General
  Ahmed Yousef Jarad | Commander of 132nd Brigade | Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in Deraa, including the use of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns. | 23.1.2012 |
| 5. | Major General
  Naim Jasem Suleiman | Commander of the 3rd Division | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma. | 23.1.2012 |
| 6. | Brigadier General
  Jihad Mohamed Sultan | Commander of 65th Brigade | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma | 23.1.2012 |
| 7. | Major General
  Fo'ad Hamoudeh | Commander of the military operations in Idlib | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Idlib at the beginning of September 2011 | 23.1.2012 |
| 8. | Major General
  Bader Aqel | Special Forces Commander | Gave the soldiers orders to pick up the bodies and hand them over to the mukhabarat and responsible for the violence in Bukamal. | 23.1.2012 |
| 9. | Brigadier General
  Ghassan Afif | Commander from the 45th Regiment | Commander of military operations in Homs, Baniyas and Idlib | 23.1.2012 |
| 10. | Brigadier General
  Mohamed Maaruf | Commander from the 45th Regiment | Commander of military operations in Homs. Gave orders to shoot protestors in Homs. | 23.1.2012 |
| 11. | Brigadier General
  Yousef Ismail | Commander of the 134th Brigade | Gave orders to troops to shoot at houses and people on roofs during a funeral in Talbiseh for protesters killed the previous day. | 23.1.2012 |
| 12. | Brigadier General
  Jamal Yunes | Commander of the 555th Regiment. | Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Mo'adamiyeh. | 23.1.2012 |
| 13. | Brigadier General
  Mohsin Makhlouf | | Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Al-Herak. | 23.1.2012 |
| 14. | Brigadier General
  Ali Dawwa | | Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Al-Herak | 23.1.2012 |
| 15. | Brigadier General
  Mohamed Khaddor | Commander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential Guard | Gave orders to troops to beat the protesters with sticks and then arrest them. Responsible for repression of peaceful protestors in Douma. | 23.1.2012 |
| 16. | Major General
  Suheil Salman Hassan | Commander of 5th Division | Gave orders to troops to shoot at the protesters in Deraa Governorate. | 23.1.2012 |
| 17. | Wafiq Nasser | Head of Suwayda Regional Branch (Department of Military Intelligence) | As Head of the Suwayda branch of the Department for Military Intelligence, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Suwayda. | 23.1.2012 |
| 18. | Ahmed Dibe | Head of Deraa Regional Branch (General Security Directorate) | As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the General Security Directorate, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Deraa. | 23.1.2012 |
| 19. | Makhmoud al-Khattib | Head of Investigative Branch (Political Security Directorate) | As Head of the Investigative Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. | 23.1.2012 |
| 20. | Mohamed Heikmat Ibrahim | Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate) | As Head of the Operations Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. | 23.1.2012 |
| 21. | Nasser Al-Ali | Head of Deraa Regional Branch (Political Security Directorate) | As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. | 23.1.2012 |
| 22. | Mehran (orMahran) Khwanda | Owner of transport company Qadmous Transport Co. Date of birth 11.05.1938 Passports: No 3298 858, expired 09.05.2004, No 001452904, expires 29.11.2011, No 006283523, expires 28.06.2017. | Provides logistical support to violent repression of civilian population in areas of operation of pro-government militias involved in violence (shabihas). | 23.1.2012 |
| 23. | Industrial Bank | Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 7th Floor, Maysaloun Street, |
| P.O. Box 7572 Damascus, Syria. |
| Tel: +963 11-222-8200. +963 11-222-7910 |
| Fax: +963 11-222-8412 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Brigadier General

Jawdat Ibrahim Safi

Commander of 154th Regiment

Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma.

23.1.2012

2.

Major General

Muhammad Ali Durgham

Commander in 4th Division

Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma

23.1.2012

3.

Major General

Ramadan Mahmoud Ramadan

Commander of 35th Special Forces Regiment

Ordered troops to shoot protestors in Baniyas and Deraa

23.1.2012

4.

Brigadier General

Ahmed Yousef Jarad

Commander of 132nd Brigade

Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in Deraa, including the use of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns.

23.1.2012

5.

Major General

Naim Jasem Suleiman

Commander of the 3rd Division

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma.

23.1.2012

6.

Brigadier General

Jihad Mohamed Sultan

Commander of 65th Brigade

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma

23.1.2012

7.

Major General

Fo'ad Hamoudeh

Commander of the military operations in Idlib

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Idlib at the beginning of September 2011

23.1.2012

8.

Major General

Bader Aqel

Special Forces Commander

Gave the soldiers orders to pick up the bodies and hand them over to the mukhabarat and responsible for the violence in Bukamal.

23.1.2012

9.

Brigadier General

Ghassan Afif

Commander from the 45th Regiment

Commander of military operations in Homs, Baniyas and Idlib

23.1.2012

10.

Brigadier General

Mohamed Maaruf

Commander from the 45th Regiment

Commander of military operations in Homs. Gave orders to shoot protestors in Homs.

23.1.2012

11.

Brigadier General

Yousef Ismail

Commander of the 134th Brigade

Gave orders to troops to shoot at houses and people on roofs during a funeral in Talbiseh for protesters killed the previous day.

23.1.2012

12.

Brigadier General

Jamal Yunes

Commander of the 555th Regiment.

Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Mo'adamiyeh.

23.1.2012

13.

Brigadier General

Mohsin Makhlouf

Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Al-Herak.

23.1.2012

14.

Brigadier General

Ali Dawwa

Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Al-Herak

23.1.2012

15.

Brigadier General

Mohamed Khaddor

Commander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential Guard

Gave orders to troops to beat the protesters with sticks and then arrest them. Responsible for repression of peaceful protestors in Douma.

23.1.2012

16.

Major General

Suheil Salman Hassan

Commander of 5th Division

Gave orders to troops to shoot at the protesters in Deraa Governorate.

23.1.2012

17.

Wafiq Nasser

Head of Suwayda Regional Branch (Department of Military Intelligence)

As Head of the Suwayda branch of the Department for Military Intelligence, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Suwayda.

23.1.2012

18.

Ahmed Dibe

Head of Deraa Regional Branch (General Security Directorate)

As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the General Security Directorate, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Deraa.

23.1.2012

19.

Makhmoud al-Khattib

Head of Investigative Branch (Political Security Directorate)

As Head of the Investigative Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

23.1.2012

20.

Mohamed Heikmat Ibrahim

Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate)

As Head of the Operations Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

23.1.2012

21.

Nasser Al-Ali

Head of Deraa Regional Branch (Political Security Directorate)

As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

23.1.2012

22.

Mehran (orMahran) Khwanda

Owner of transport company Qadmous Transport Co. Date of birth 11.05.1938 Passports: No 3298 858, expired 09.05.2004, No 001452904, expires 29.11.2011, No 006283523, expires 28.06.2017.

Provides logistical support to violent repression of civilian population in areas of operation of pro-government militias involved in violence (shabihas).

23.1.2012

23.

Industrial Bank

Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 7th Floor, Maysaloun Street,

P.O. Box 7572 Damascus, Syria.

Tel: +963 11-222-8200. +963 11-222-7910

Fax: +963 11-222-8412

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

24.

Popular Credit Bank

| Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 6th Floor, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria. |
| --- |
| Tel: +963 11-222-7604. +963 11-221-8376 |
| Fax: +963 11-221-0124 |

Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 6th Floor, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria.

Tel: +963 11-222-7604. +963 11-221-8376

Fax: +963 11-221-0124

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

25.

Saving Bank

| Syria-Damascus – Merjah – Al-Furat St. |
| --- |
| P.O. Box: 5467 |
| Fax: 224 4909 – 245 3471 |
| Tel: 222 8403 |
| e-mail: s.bank@scs-net.org post-gm@net.sy |

Syria-Damascus – Merjah – Al-Furat St.

P.O. Box: 5467

Fax: 224 4909 – 245 3471

Tel: 222 8403

e-mail: s.bank@scs-net.org post-gm@net.sy

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

26.

Agricultural Cooperative Bank

| Agricultural Cooperative Bank Building, Damascus Tajhez, |
| --- |
| P.O. Box 4325, Damascus, Syria. |
| Tel: +963 11-221-3462; +963 11-222-1393 |
| Fax: +963 11-224-1261 |
| Website: www.agrobank.org |

Agricultural Cooperative Bank Building, Damascus Tajhez,

P.O. Box 4325, Damascus, Syria.

Tel: +963 11-221-3462; +963 11-222-1393

Fax: +963 11-224-1261

Website: www.agrobank.org

State-owned bank.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

27.

Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank

| Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra, |
| --- |
| P.O. Box 11-8701, Beirut, Lebanaon. |
| Tel: +961 1-741666 |
| Fax: +961 1-738228; +961 1-753215; +961 1-736629 |
| Website: www.slcb.com.lb |

Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra,

P.O. Box 11-8701, Beirut, Lebanaon.

Tel: +961 1-741666

Fax: +961 1-738228; +961 1-753215; +961 1-736629

Website: www.slcb.com.lb

Subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Syria already listed.

Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

28.

Deir ez-Zur Petroleum Company

| Dar Al Saadi Building 1st, 5th, and 6th Floor Zillat Street Mazza Area |
| --- |
| P.O. Box 9120 Damascus Syria |
| Tel: +963 11-662-1175; +963 11-662-1400 |
| Fax: +963 11-662-1848 |

Dar Al Saadi Building 1st, 5th, and 6th Floor Zillat Street Mazza Area

P.O. Box 9120 Damascus Syria

Tel: +963 11-662-1175; +963 11-662-1400

Fax: +963 11-662-1848

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

29.

Ebla Petroleum Company

| Head Office Mazzeh Villat Ghabia Dar Es Saada 16 Damascus, Syria |
| --- |
| Tel: +963 116691100 |
| P.O. Box 9120 |

Head Office Mazzeh Villat Ghabia Dar Es Saada 16 Damascus, Syria

Tel: +963 116691100

P.O. Box 9120

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

30.

Dijla Petroleum Company

| Building No. 653 – 1st Floor, Daraa Highway, |
| --- |
| P.O. Box 81, Damascus, Syria |

Building No. 653 – 1st Floor, Daraa Highway,

P.O. Box 81, Damascus, Syria

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

23.1.2012

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GUIDELINES

| 24.1.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 19/37 |
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24.1.2012

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 19/37

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GUIDELINE OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 21 December 2011

amending Guideline ECB/2010/20 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks

(ECB/2011/27)

(2012/38/EU)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Articles 12.1, 14.3 and 26.4 thereof,

Having regard to the contribution of the General Council of the European Central Bank pursuant to the second and third indents of Article 46.2 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank,

Whereas:

| (1) | Guideline ECB/2010/20 of 11 November 2010 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks (1) lays down the rules for standardising the accounting and financial reporting of operations undertaken by the national central banks. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Guideline ECB/2010/20 of 11 November 2010 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks (1) lays down the rules for standardising the accounting and financial reporting of operations undertaken by the national central banks.

| (2) | Given the diversity of monetary policy operations, it needs to be clarified in Annex IV to Guideline ECB/2010/20 that provisions related to monetary policy operations may differ, i.e. provisions booked under liability item 13, and mentioned under asset item 7.1, may not necessarily be Eurosystem provisions. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Given the diversity of monetary policy operations, it needs to be clarified in Annex IV to Guideline ECB/2010/20 that provisions related to monetary policy operations may differ, i.e. provisions booked under liability item 13, and mentioned under asset item 7.1, may not necessarily be Eurosystem provisions.

| (3) | Guideline ECB/2010/20 needs to be amended accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Guideline ECB/2010/20 needs to be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS GUIDELINE:

Article 1

Amendment

Guideline ECB/2010/20 is amended as follows:

Annex IV to Guideline ECB/2010/20 is replaced by the Annex to this Guideline.

Article 2

Entry into force

This Guideline shall enter into force on 31 December 2011.

Article 3

Addressees

This Guideline applies to all Eurosystem central banks.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 21 December 2011.

For the Governing Council of the ECB

The President of the ECB

Mario DRAGHI

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(1)  
  OJ L 35, 9.2.2011, p. 31.

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX IV

COMPOSITION AND VALUATION RULES FOR THE BALANCE SHEET
   (1)

ASSETS

| Balance sheet item (2) | Categorisation of contents of balance sheet items | Valuation principle | Scope of application (3) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 1 | Gold and gold receivables | Physical gold, i.e. bars, coins, plates, nuggets in storage or “under way”. Non-physical gold, such as balances in gold sight accounts (unallocated accounts), term deposits and claims to receive gold arising from the following transactions: (a) upgrading or downgrading transactions; and (b) gold location or purity swaps where there is a difference of more than one business day between release and receipt | Market value | Mandatory |
| 2 | 2 | Claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency | Claims on counterparties resident outside the euro area including international and supranational institutions and central banks outside the euro area denominated in foreign currency | | |
| 2.1 | 2.1 | Receivables from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) | (a)   Drawing rights within the reserve tranche (net)

  National quota minus balances in euro at the disposal of the IMF. The No 2 account of the IMF (euro account for administrative expenses) may be included in this item or under the item “Liabilities to non-euro area residents denominated in euro” | (a)   Drawing rights within the reserve tranche (net)

  Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| (b)   SDRs

  Holdings of SDRs (gross) | (b)   SDRs

  Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| (c)   Other claims

  General arrangements to borrow, loans under special borrowing arrangements, deposits made to trusts under the management of the IMF | (c)   Other claims

  Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| 2.2 | 2.2 | Balances with banks and security investments, external loans and other external assets | (a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

  Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, day-to-day money, reverse repo transactions | (a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area

  Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| (b)   Security investments outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

  Notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper, equity instruments held as part of the foreign reserves, all issued by non-euro area residents | (i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

  Market price and foreign exchange market rate
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

  Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iii)   Non-marketable securities

  Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iv)   Marketable equity instruments

  Market price and foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| (c)   External loans (deposits) outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets” | (c)   External loans

  Deposits at nominal value translated at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| (d)   Other external assets

  Non-euro area banknotes and coins | (d)   Other external assets

  Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| 3 | 3 | Claims on euro area residents denominated in foreign currency | (a)   Security investments inside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

  Notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper, equity instruments held as part of the foreign reserves, all issued by euro area residents | (i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

  Market price and foreign exchange market rate
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

  Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iii)   Non-marketable securities

  Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iv)   Marketable equity instruments

  Market price and foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| (b)   Other claims on euro area residents other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

  Loans, deposits, reverse repo transactions, sundry lending | (b)   Other claims

  Deposits and other lending at nominal value, translated at the foreign exchange market rate | Mandatory |
| 4 | 4 | Claims on non-euro area residents denominated in euro | | | |
| 4.1 | 4.1 | Balances with banks, security investments and loans | (a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

  Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, day-to-day money. Reverse repo transactions in connection with the management of securities denominated in euro | (a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area

  Nominal value | Mandatory |
| (b)   Security investments outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

  Equity instruments, notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper, all issued by non-euro area residents | (i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

  Market price
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iii)   Non-marketable securities

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iv)   Marketable equity instruments

  Market price | Mandatory |
| (c)   Loans outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets” | (c)   Loans outside the euro area

  Deposits at nominal value | Mandatory |
| (d)   Securities other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”, issued by entities outside the euro area

  Securities issued by supranational or international organisations, e.g. the European Investment Bank, irrespective of their geographical location | (i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

  Market price
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (iii)   Non-marketable securities

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| 4.2 | 4.2 | Claims arising from the credit facility under ERM II | Lending according to the ERM II conditions | Nominal value | Mandatory |
| 5 | 5 | Lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations denominated in euro | Items 5.1 to 5.5: transactions according to the respective monetary policy instruments described in Annex I to Guideline ECB/2011/14 of 20 September 2011 on monetary policy instruments and procedures of the Eurosystem (4) | | |
| 5.1 | 5.1 | Main refinancing operations | Regular liquidity-providing reverse transactions with a weekly frequency and normally a maturity of 1 week | Nominal value or repo cost | Mandatory |
| 5.2 | 5.2 | Longer-term refinancing operations | Regular liquidity-providing reverse transactions with a monthly frequency and normally a maturity of 3 months | Nominal value or repo cost | Mandatory |
| 5.3 | 5.3 | Fine-tuning reverse operations | Reverse transactions, executed as ad hoc transactions for fine-tuning purposes | Nominal value or repo cost | Mandatory |
| 5.4 | 5.4 | Structural reverse operations | Reverse transactions adjusting the structural position of the Eurosystem vis-à-vis the financial sector | Nominal value or repo cost | Mandatory |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | Marginal lending facility | Overnight liquidity facility at a pre-specified interest rate against eligible assets (standing facility) | Nominal value or repo cost | Mandatory |
| 5.6 | 5.6 | Credits related to margin calls | Additional credit to credit institutions, arising from value increases of underlying assets regarding other credit to these credit institutions | Nominal value or cost | Mandatory |
| 6 | 6 | Other claims on euro area credit institutions denominated in euro | Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, day-to-day money, reverse repo transactions in connection with the management of security portfolios under the asset item 7 “Securities of euro area residents denominated in euro”, including transactions resulting from the transformation of former foreign currency reserves of the euro area and other claims. Correspondent accounts with non-domestic euro area credit institutions. Other claims and operations unrelated to monetary policy operations of the Eurosystem. Any claims stemming from monetary policy operations initiated by an NCB prior to joining the Eurosystem | Nominal value or cost | Mandatory |
| 7 | 7 | Securities of euro area residents denominated in euro | | | |
| 7.1 | 7.1 | Securities held for monetary policy purposes | Securities issued in the euro area held for monetary policy purposes. ECB debt certificates purchased for fine-tuning purposes | (a)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

  Market price
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (b)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

  Cost subject to impairment (cost when the impairment is covered by a provision under liability item 13(b) “Provisions”)
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (c)   Non-marketable securities

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| 7.2 | 7.2 | Other securities | Securities other than those under asset item 7.1 “Securities held for monetary policy purposes” and under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”; notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper held outright, including government securities stemming from before EMU, denominated in euro. Equity instruments | (a)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

  Market price
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (b)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (c)   Non-marketable securities

  Cost subject to impairment
  Any premiums or discounts are amortised | Mandatory |
| (d)   Marketable equity instruments

  Market price | Mandatory |
| 8 | 8 | General government debt denominated in euro | Claims on government stemming from before EMU (non-marketable securities, loans) | Deposits/loans at nominal value, non-marketable securities at cost | Mandatory |
| — | 9 | Intra-Eurosystem claims+) | | | |
| — | 9.1 | Participating interest in ECB+) | Only an NCB balance sheet item
  The ECB capital share of each NCB in accordance with the Treaty and the respective capital key and contributions in accordance with Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB | Cost | Mandatory |
| — | 9.2 | Claims equivalent to the transfer of foreign reserves+) | Only an NCB balance sheet item
  Euro-denominated claims on the ECB in respect of initial and additional transfers of foreign reserves under Article 30 of the Statute of the ESCB | Nominal value | Mandatory |
| — | 9.3 | Claims related to the issuance of ECB debt certificates+) | Only an ECB balance sheet item
  Intra-Eurosystem claims vis-à-vis NCBs, arising from the issuance of ECB debt certificates | Cost | Mandatory |
| — | 9.4 | Net claims related to the allocation of euro banknotes within the Eurosystem+)
   (*1) | For the NCBs: net claim related to the application of the banknote allocation key i.e. including the ECB’s banknote issue related intra-Eurosystem balances, the compensatory amount and its balancing accounting entry as defined by Decision ECB/2010/23 of 25 November 2010 on the allocation of monetary income of the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (5)

  For the ECB: claims related to the ECB’s banknote issue, in accordance with Decision ECB/2010/29 | Nominal value | Mandatory |
| — | 9.5 | Other claims within the Eurosystem (net)+) | Net position of the following sub-items: | | |
| (a) | net claims arising from balances of TARGET2 accounts and correspondent accounts of NCBs, i.e. the net figure of claims and liabilities — see also liability item 10.4 “Other liabilities within the Eurosystem (net)”; |

Balance sheet item (2)

Categorisation of contents of balance sheet items

Valuation principle

Scope of application (3)

1

1

Gold and gold receivables

Physical gold, i.e. bars, coins, plates, nuggets in storage or “under way”. Non-physical gold, such as balances in gold sight accounts (unallocated accounts), term deposits and claims to receive gold arising from the following transactions: (a) upgrading or downgrading transactions; and (b) gold location or purity swaps where there is a difference of more than one business day between release and receipt

Market value

Mandatory

2

2

Claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency

Claims on counterparties resident outside the euro area including international and supranational institutions and central banks outside the euro area denominated in foreign currency

2.1

2.1

Receivables from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(a)   Drawing rights within the reserve tranche (net)

National quota minus balances in euro at the disposal of the IMF. The No 2 account of the IMF (euro account for administrative expenses) may be included in this item or under the item “Liabilities to non-euro area residents denominated in euro”

(a)   Drawing rights within the reserve tranche (net)

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

(b)   SDRs

Holdings of SDRs (gross)

(b)   SDRs

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

(c)   Other claims

General arrangements to borrow, loans under special borrowing arrangements, deposits made to trusts under the management of the IMF

(c)   Other claims

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

2.2

2.2

Balances with banks and security investments, external loans and other external assets

(a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, day-to-day money, reverse repo transactions

(a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

(b)   Security investments outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

Notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper, equity instruments held as part of the foreign reserves, all issued by non-euro area residents

(i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price and foreign exchange market rate

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iii)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iv)   Marketable equity instruments

Market price and foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

(c)   External loans (deposits) outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

(c)   External loans

Deposits at nominal value translated at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

(d)   Other external assets

Non-euro area banknotes and coins

(d)   Other external assets

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

3

3

Claims on euro area residents denominated in foreign currency

(a)   Security investments inside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

Notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper, equity instruments held as part of the foreign reserves, all issued by euro area residents

(i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price and foreign exchange market rate

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iii)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment and foreign exchange market rate

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iv)   Marketable equity instruments

Market price and foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

(b)   Other claims on euro area residents other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

Loans, deposits, reverse repo transactions, sundry lending

(b)   Other claims

Deposits and other lending at nominal value, translated at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

4

4

Claims on non-euro area residents denominated in euro

4.1

4.1

Balances with banks, security investments and loans

(a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, day-to-day money. Reverse repo transactions in connection with the management of securities denominated in euro

(a)   Balances with banks outside the euro area

Nominal value

Mandatory

(b)   Security investments outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

Equity instruments, notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper, all issued by non-euro area residents

(i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iii)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iv)   Marketable equity instruments

Market price

Mandatory

(c)   Loans outside the euro area other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”

(c)   Loans outside the euro area

Deposits at nominal value

Mandatory

(d)   Securities other than those under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”, issued by entities outside the euro area

Securities issued by supranational or international organisations, e.g. the European Investment Bank, irrespective of their geographical location

(i)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(ii)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(iii)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

4.2

4.2

Claims arising from the credit facility under ERM II

Lending according to the ERM II conditions

Nominal value

Mandatory

5

5

Lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations denominated in euro

Items 5.1 to 5.5: transactions according to the respective monetary policy instruments described in Annex I to Guideline ECB/2011/14 of 20 September 2011 on monetary policy instruments and procedures of the Eurosystem (4)

5.1

5.1

Main refinancing operations

Regular liquidity-providing reverse transactions with a weekly frequency and normally a maturity of 1 week

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

5.2

5.2

Longer-term refinancing operations

Regular liquidity-providing reverse transactions with a monthly frequency and normally a maturity of 3 months

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

5.3

5.3

Fine-tuning reverse operations

Reverse transactions, executed as ad hoc transactions for fine-tuning purposes

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

5.4

5.4

Structural reverse operations

Reverse transactions adjusting the structural position of the Eurosystem vis-à-vis the financial sector

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

5.5

5.5

Marginal lending facility

Overnight liquidity facility at a pre-specified interest rate against eligible assets (standing facility)

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

5.6

5.6

Credits related to margin calls

Additional credit to credit institutions, arising from value increases of underlying assets regarding other credit to these credit institutions

Nominal value or cost

Mandatory

6

6

Other claims on euro area credit institutions denominated in euro

Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, day-to-day money, reverse repo transactions in connection with the management of security portfolios under the asset item 7 “Securities of euro area residents denominated in euro”, including transactions resulting from the transformation of former foreign currency reserves of the euro area and other claims. Correspondent accounts with non-domestic euro area credit institutions. Other claims and operations unrelated to monetary policy operations of the Eurosystem. Any claims stemming from monetary policy operations initiated by an NCB prior to joining the Eurosystem

Nominal value or cost

Mandatory

7

7

Securities of euro area residents denominated in euro

7.1

7.1

Securities held for monetary policy purposes

Securities issued in the euro area held for monetary policy purposes. ECB debt certificates purchased for fine-tuning purposes

(a)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(b)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

Cost subject to impairment (cost when the impairment is covered by a provision under liability item 13(b) “Provisions”)

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(c)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

7.2

7.2

Other securities

Securities other than those under asset item 7.1 “Securities held for monetary policy purposes” and under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”; notes and bonds, bills, zero bonds, money market paper held outright, including government securities stemming from before EMU, denominated in euro. Equity instruments

(a)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(b)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(c)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Mandatory

(d)   Marketable equity instruments

Market price

Mandatory

8

8

General government debt denominated in euro

Claims on government stemming from before EMU (non-marketable securities, loans)

Deposits/loans at nominal value, non-marketable securities at cost

Mandatory

—

9

Intra-Eurosystem claims+)

—

9.1

Participating interest in ECB+)

Only an NCB balance sheet item

The ECB capital share of each NCB in accordance with the Treaty and the respective capital key and contributions in accordance with Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB

Cost

Mandatory

—

9.2

Claims equivalent to the transfer of foreign reserves+)

Only an NCB balance sheet item

Euro-denominated claims on the ECB in respect of initial and additional transfers of foreign reserves under Article 30 of the Statute of the ESCB

Nominal value

Mandatory

—

9.3

Claims related to the issuance of ECB debt certificates+)

Only an ECB balance sheet item

Intra-Eurosystem claims vis-à-vis NCBs, arising from the issuance of ECB debt certificates

Cost

Mandatory

—

9.4

Net claims related to the allocation of euro banknotes within the Eurosystem+)
   (*1)

For the NCBs: net claim related to the application of the banknote allocation key i.e. including the ECB’s banknote issue related intra-Eurosystem balances, the compensatory amount and its balancing accounting entry as defined by Decision ECB/2010/23 of 25 November 2010 on the allocation of monetary income of the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (5)

For the ECB: claims related to the ECB’s banknote issue, in accordance with Decision ECB/2010/29

Nominal value

Mandatory

—

9.5

Other claims within the Eurosystem (net)+)

Net position of the following sub-items:

(a)

net claims arising from balances of TARGET2 accounts and correspondent accounts of NCBs, i.e. the net figure of claims and liabilities — see also liability item 10.4 “Other liabilities within the Eurosystem (net)”;

| (a) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Nominal value

Mandatory

| (b) | claim due to the difference between monetary income to be pooled and redistributed. Only relevant for the period between booking of monetary income as part of the year-end procedures, and its settlement on the last working day in January each year; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

claim due to the difference between monetary income to be pooled and redistributed. Only relevant for the period between booking of monetary income as part of the year-end procedures, and its settlement on the last working day in January each year;

| (b) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Nominal value

Mandatory

| (c) | other intra-Eurosystem claims denominated in euro that may arise, including the interim distribution of ECB income (*1) |
| --- | --- |

(c)

other intra-Eurosystem claims denominated in euro that may arise, including the interim distribution of ECB income (*1)

| (c) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Nominal value

Mandatory

9

10

Items in the course of settlement

Settlement account balances (claims), including the float of cheques in collection

Nominal value

Mandatory

9

11

Other assets

9

11.1

Coins of euro area

Euro coins if an NCB is not the legal issuer

Nominal value

Mandatory

9

11.2

Tangible and intangible fixed assets

Land and buildings, furniture and equipment including computer equipment, software

Cost less depreciation

Depreciation rates:

| — | computers and related hardware/software and motor vehicles: 4 years |
| --- | --- |

—

computers and related hardware/software and motor vehicles: 4 years

| — | equipment, furniture and plant in building: 10 years |
| --- | --- |

—

equipment, furniture and plant in building: 10 years

| — | building and capitalised major refurbishment expenditure: 25 years |
| --- | --- |

—

building and capitalised major refurbishment expenditure: 25 years

Capitalisation of expenditure: limit based (below EUR 10 000 excluding VAT: no capitalisation)

Recommended

9

11.3

Other financial assets

| — | Participating interests and investments in subsidiaries; equities held for strategic/policy reasons |
| --- | --- |

—

Participating interests and investments in subsidiaries; equities held for strategic/policy reasons

| — | Securities, including equities, and other financial instruments and balances (e.g. fixed-term deposits and current accounts), held as an earmarked portfolio |
| --- | --- |

—

Securities, including equities, and other financial instruments and balances (e.g. fixed-term deposits and current accounts), held as an earmarked portfolio

| — | Reverse repo transactions with credit institutions in connection with the management of securities portfolios under this item |
| --- | --- |

—

Reverse repo transactions with credit institutions in connection with the management of securities portfolios under this item

(a)   Marketable equity instruments

Market price

Recommended

(b)   Participating interests and illiquid equity shares, and any other equity instruments held as permanent investments

Cost subject to impairment

Recommended

(c)   Investment in subsidiaries or significant interests

Net asset value

Recommended

(d)   Marketable securities other than held-to-maturity

Market price

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Recommended

(e)   Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity or held as a permanent investment

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Recommended

(f)   Non-marketable securities

Cost subject to impairment

Any premiums or discounts are amortised

Recommended

(g)   Balances with banks and loans

Nominal value, translated at the foreign exchange market rate if the balances or deposits are denominated in foreign currencies

Recommended

9

11.4

Off-balance-sheet instruments revaluation differences

Valuation results of foreign exchange forwards, foreign exchange swaps, interest rate swaps, forward rate agreements, forward transactions in securities, foreign exchange spot transactions from trade date to settlement date

Net position between forward and spot, at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

9

11.5

Accruals and prepaid expenditure

Income not due in, but assignable to the reported period. Prepaid expenditure and accrued interest paid (i.e. accrued interest purchased with a security)

Nominal value, foreign exchange translated at market rate

Mandatory

9

11.6

Sundry

Advances, loans and other minor items.

Revaluation suspense accounts (only balance sheet item during the year: unrealised losses at revaluation dates during the year, which are not covered by the respective revaluation accounts under the liability item “Revaluation accounts”). Loans on a trust basis. Investments related to customer gold deposits. Coins denominated in national euro area currency units. Current expense (net accumulated loss), loss of the previous year before coverage. Net pension assets

Nominal value or cost

Recommended

Revaluation suspense accounts

Revaluation difference between average cost and market value, foreign exchange translated at market rate

Mandatory

Investments related to customer gold deposits

Market value

Mandatory

Outstanding claims arising from the default of Eurosystem counterparties in the context of Eurosystem credit operations

Outstanding claims (from defaults)

Nominal/recoverable value (before/after settlement of losses)

Mandatory

Assets or claims (vis-à-vis third parties) appropriated and/or acquired in the context of the realisation of collateral submitted by Eurosystem counterparties in default

Assets or claims (from defaults)

Cost (converted at the foreign exchange market rate at the time of the acquisition if financial assets are denominated in foreign currencies)

Mandatory

—

12

Loss for the year

Nominal value

Mandatory

LIABILITIES

| Balance sheet item (6) | Categorisation of contents of balance sheet items | Valuation principle | Scope of application (7) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 1 | Banknotes in circulation
   (*2) | (a) | Euro banknotes, plus/minus adjustments relating to the application of the banknote allocation key in accordance with Decision ECB/2010/23 and Decision ECB/2010/29 |

Balance sheet item (6)

Categorisation of contents of balance sheet items

Valuation principle

Scope of application (7)

1

1

Banknotes in circulation
   (*2)

(a)

Euro banknotes, plus/minus adjustments relating to the application of the banknote allocation key in accordance with Decision ECB/2010/23 and Decision ECB/2010/29

| (a) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Nominal value

Mandatory

| (b) | Banknotes denominated in national euro area currency units during the cash changeover year |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Banknotes denominated in national euro area currency units during the cash changeover year

| (b) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Nominal value

Mandatory

2

2

Liabilities to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations denominated in euro

Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5: deposits in euro as described in Annex I to Guideline ECB/2011/14

2.1

2.1

Current accounts (covering the minimum reserve system)

Euro accounts of credit institutions that are included in the list of financial institutions subject to minimum reserves in accordance with the Statute of the ESCB. This item contains primarily accounts used in order to hold minimum reserves

Nominal value

Mandatory

2.2

2.2

Deposit facility

Overnight deposits at a pre-specified interest rate (standing facility)

Nominal value

Mandatory

2.3

2.3

Fixed-term deposits

Collection for liquidity absorption purposes owing to fine-tuning operations

Nominal value

Mandatory

2.4

2.4

Fine-tuning reverse operations

Monetary policy-related transactions with the aim of liquidity absorption

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

2.5

2.5

Deposits related to margin calls

Deposits of credit institutions, arising from value decreases of underlying assets regarding credits to these credit institutions

Nominal value

Mandatory

3

3

Other liabilities to euro area credit institutions denominated in euro

Repo transactions in connection with simultaneous reverse repo transactions for the management of securities portfolios under asset item 7 “Securities of euro area residents denominated in euro”. Other operations unrelated to Eurosystem monetary policy operations. No current accounts of credit institutions. Any liabilities/deposits stemming from monetary policy operations initiated by a central bank prior to joining the Eurosystem

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

4

4

Debt certificates issued

Only an ECB balance sheet item — for the NCBs a transitional balance sheet item.

Debt certificates as described in Annex I to Guideline ECB/2011/14. Discount paper, issued with the aim of liquidity absorption

Cost

Any discounts are amortised

Mandatory

5

5

Liabilities to other euro area residents denominated in euro

5.1

5.1

General government

Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, deposits repayable on demand

Nominal value

Mandatory

5.2

5.2

Other liabilities

Current accounts of staff, companies and clients including financial institutions listed as exempt from the obligation to hold minimum reserves (see liability item 2.1 “Current accounts”); fixed-term deposits, deposits repayable on demand

Nominal value

Mandatory

6

6

Liabilities to non-euro area residents denominated in euro

Current accounts, fixed-term deposits, deposits repayable on demand including accounts held for payment purposes and accounts held for reserve management purposes: of other banks, central banks, international/supranational institutions including the European Commission; current accounts of other depositors. Repo transactions in connection with simultaneous reverse repo transactions for the management of securities denominated in euro.

Balances of TARGET2 accounts of central banks of Member States whose currency is not the euro

Nominal value or repo cost

Mandatory

7

7

Liabilities to euro area residents denominated in foreign currency

Current accounts. liabilities under repo transactions; usually investment transactions using foreign currency assets or gold

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

8

8

Liabilities to non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency

8.1

8.1

Deposits, balances and other liabilities

Current accounts. Liabilities under repo transactions; usually investment transactions using foreign currency assets or gold

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

8.2

8.2

Liabilities arising from the credit facility under ERM II

Borrowing in accordance with the ERM II conditions

Nominal value, translation at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

9

9

Counterpart of special drawing rights allocated by the IMF

SDR-denominated item which shows the amount of SDRs that were originally allocated to the respective country/NCB

Nominal value, translation at the market rate

Mandatory

—

10

Intra-Eurosystem liabilities+)

—

10.1

Liabilities equivalent to the transfer of foreign reserves+)

Only an ECB balance sheet item denominated in euro

Nominal value

Mandatory

—

10.2

Liabilities related to the issuance of ECB debt certificates+)

Only an NCB balance sheet item

Intra-Eurosystem liability vis-à-vis the ECB, arising from the issuance of ECB debt certificates

Cost

Mandatory

—

10.3

Net liabilities related to allocation of euro banknotes within the Eurosystem+)
   (*2)

Only an NCB balance sheet item.

For the NCBs: net liability related to the application of the banknote allocation key, i.e. including the ECB’s banknote issue related intra-Eurosystem balances, the compensatory amount and its balancing accounting entry as defined by Decision ECB/2010/23

Nominal value

Mandatory

—

10.4

Other liabilities within the Eurosystem (net)+)

Net position of the following sub-items:

| (a) | net liabilities arising from balances of TARGET2 accounts and correspondent accounts of NCBs, i.e. the net figure of claims and liabilities — see also asset item 9.5 “Other claims within the Eurosystem (net)”; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

net liabilities arising from balances of TARGET2 accounts and correspondent accounts of NCBs, i.e. the net figure of claims and liabilities — see also asset item 9.5 “Other claims within the Eurosystem (net)”;

| (a) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Nominal value

Mandatory

| (b) | liability due to the difference between monetary income to be pooled and redistributed. Only relevant for the period between booking of monetary income as part of the year-end procedures, and its settlement at the last working day in January each year; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

liability due to the difference between monetary income to be pooled and redistributed. Only relevant for the period between booking of monetary income as part of the year-end procedures, and its settlement at the last working day in January each year;

| (b) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Nominal value

Mandatory

| (c) | other intra-Eurosystem liabilities denominated in euro that may arise, including the interim distribution of ECB income (*2) |
| --- | --- |

(c)

other intra-Eurosystem liabilities denominated in euro that may arise, including the interim distribution of ECB income (*2)

| (c) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Nominal value

Mandatory

10

11

Items in course of settlement

Settlement account balances (liabilities), including the float of giro transfers

Nominal value

Mandatory

10

12

Other liabilities

10

12.1

Off-balance-sheet instruments revaluation differences

Valuation results of foreign exchange forwards, foreign exchange swaps, interest rate swaps, forward rate agreements, forward transactions in securities, foreign exchange spot transactions from trade date to settlement date

Net position between forward and spot, at the foreign exchange market rate

Mandatory

10

12.2

Accruals and income collected in advance

Expenditure falling due in a future period but relating to the reported period. Income received in the reported period but relating to a future period

Nominal value, foreign exchange translated at market rate

Mandatory

10

12.3

Sundry

Taxation suspense accounts. Foreign currency credit or guarantee cover accounts. Repo transactions with credit institutions in connection with simultaneous reverse repo transactions for the management of securities portfolios under asset item 11.3 “Other financial assets”. Compulsory deposits other than reserve deposits. Other minor items. Current income (net accumulated profit), profit of the previous year before distribution. Liabilities on a trust basis. Customer gold deposits. Coins in circulation in the event that an NCB is the legal issuer. Banknotes in circulation denominated in national euro area currency units that have ceased to be legal tender but are still in circulation after the cash changeover year, if not shown under liability item “Provisions”. Net pension liabilities

Nominal value or (repo) cost

Recommended

Customer gold deposits

Market value

Customer gold deposits: mandatory

10

13

Provisions

| (a) | For pensions, for foreign exchange rate, interest rate, credit and gold price risks, and for other purposes, e.g. expected future expenses, provisions for national euro area currency units that have ceased to be legal tender but are still in circulation after the cash changeover year if these banknotes are not shown under liability item 12.3 “Other liabilities/Sundry”
  The contributions from NCBs to the ECB in accordance with Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB are consolidated with the respective amounts disclosed under asset item 9.1 “Participating interest in ECB”+) |
| --- | --- |

(a)

For pensions, for foreign exchange rate, interest rate, credit and gold price risks, and for other purposes, e.g. expected future expenses, provisions for national euro area currency units that have ceased to be legal tender but are still in circulation after the cash changeover year if these banknotes are not shown under liability item 12.3 “Other liabilities/Sundry”

The contributions from NCBs to the ECB in accordance with Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB are consolidated with the respective amounts disclosed under asset item 9.1 “Participating interest in ECB”+)

| (a) | Cost/nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Cost/nominal value

Recommended

| (b) | For counterparty or credit risks arising from monetary policy operations |
| --- | --- |

(b)

For counterparty or credit risks arising from monetary policy operations

| (b) | Nominal value |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Nominal value

Mandatory

11

14

Revaluation accounts

Revaluation accounts related to price movements for gold, for every type of euro-denominated securities, for every type of foreign currency-denominated securities, for options; market valuation differences related to interest rate risk derivatives; revaluation accounts related to foreign exchange rate movements for every currency net position held, including foreign exchange swaps/forwards and SDRs

The contributions from NCBs in accordance with Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB to the ECB are consolidated with the respective amounts disclosed under asset item 9.1 “Participating interest in ECB”+)

Revaluation difference between average cost and market value, foreign exchange translated at market rate

Mandatory

12

15

Capital and reserves

12

15.1

Capital

Paid-up capital — the ECB’s capital is consolidated with the capital shares of the NCBs

Nominal value

Mandatory

12

15.2

Reserves

Legal reserves and other reserves. Retained earnings

The contributions from NCBs to the ECB in accordance with Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB are consolidated with the respective amounts disclosed under asset item 9.1 “Participating interest in ECB”+)

Nominal value

Mandatory

10

16

Profit for the year

Nominal value

Mandatory

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(1)  Disclosure relating to euro banknotes in circulation, remuneration of net intra-Eurosystem claims/liabilities resulting from the allocation of euro banknotes within the Eurosystem, and monetary income should be harmonised in NCBs published annual financial statements. The items to be harmonised are indicated with an asterisk in Annexes IV, VIII and IX.

1

(*1)  Items to be harmonised. See recital 5 of this Guideline.

*1

(2)  The numbering in the first column relates to the balance sheet formats given in Annexes V, VI and VII (weekly financial statements and consolidated annual balance sheet of the Eurosystem). The numbering in the second column relates to the balance sheet format given in Annex VIII (annual balance sheet of a central bank). The items marked with a “
  +)” are consolidated in the Eurosystem’s weekly financial statements.

2

+

(3)  The composition and valuation rules listed in this Annex are considered mandatory for the ECB’s accounts and for all material assets and liabilities in NCBs’ accounts for Eurosystem purposes, i.e. material to the Eurosystem’s operation.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 331, 14.12.2011, p. 1.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 35, 9.2.2011, p. 17.

5

(*2)  Items to be harmonised. See recital 5 of this Guideline.

*2

(6)  The numbering in the first column relates to the balance sheet formats given in Annexes V, VI and VII (weekly financial statements and consolidated annual balance sheet of the Eurosystem). The numbering in the second column relates to the balance sheet format given in Annex VIII (annual balance sheet of a central bank). The items marked with a “
  +)” are consolidated in the Eurosystem’s weekly financial statements.

6

+

(7)  The composition and valuation rules listed in this Annex are considered mandatory for the ECB’s accounts and for all material assets and liabilities in NCBs’ accounts for Eurosystem purposes, i.e. material to the Eurosystem’s operation.’

7

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