# Official Journal L 119/2018

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6115 May 2018 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 119

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6115 May 2018

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/707 of 28 February 2018 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as regards the eligibility criteria for support for hemp under the basic payment scheme and certain requirements in respect of voluntary coupled support | 1 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/708 of 17 April 2018 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the template to be used by managers of money market funds when reporting to competent authorities as stipulated by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 of the European Parliament and of the Council (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/709 of 14 May 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 as regards the labels requirement pertaining to the aid applications concerning the areas used for the production of hemp | 29 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/710 of 14 May 2018 renewing the approval of the active substance silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/711 of 14 May 2018 amending Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya | 35 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/712 of 14 May 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) | 37 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/713 of 14 May 2018 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya | 39 |

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II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/707 of 28 February 2018 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as regards the eligibility criteria for support for hemp under the basic payment scheme and certain requirements in respect of voluntary coupled support

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/708 of 17 April 2018 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the template to be used by managers of money market funds when reporting to competent authorities as stipulated by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 of the European Parliament and of the Council (
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/709 of 14 May 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 as regards the labels requirement pertaining to the aid applications concerning the areas used for the production of hemp

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/710 of 14 May 2018 renewing the approval of the active substance silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/711 of 14 May 2018 amending Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

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DECISIONS

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/712 of 14 May 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

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Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/713 of 14 May 2018 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

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

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

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REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2018/707

of 28 February 2018

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as regards the eligibility criteria for support for hemp under the basic payment scheme and certain requirements in respect of voluntary coupled support

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (1), and in particular Articles 35(3), 52(9) and 67(1) and (2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 9(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 (2) requires seed used for the production of hemp to be certified in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (3). However, Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (4) provides for an alternative certification of hemp seed in the case of conservation varieties. Therefore it is appropriate to include a reference to that Directive in Article 9(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014. |
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(1)

Article 9(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 (2) requires seed used for the production of hemp to be certified in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (3). However, Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (4) provides for an alternative certification of hemp seed in the case of conservation varieties. Therefore it is appropriate to include a reference to that Directive in Article 9(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 Member States may grant coupled support to farmers under the conditions laid down in Chapter 1 of Title IV of that Regulation and in Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014. |
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Pursuant to Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 Member States may grant coupled support to farmers under the conditions laid down in Chapter 1 of Title IV of that Regulation and in Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014.

| (3) | Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) in order to provide more clarity with regard to the responsibilities of Member States in respect of the production-limiting character of voluntary coupled support. It is therefore necessary to align the terminology used in Section 1 of Chapter 5 and in Article 67 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as well as in Annex I to that Regulation with the new wording of Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. On the basis of the experience gained with the application of Article 53 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, it is also appropriate to update the content of the information to be submitted by the Member States to the Commission in accordance with Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014. |
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Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) in order to provide more clarity with regard to the responsibilities of Member States in respect of the production-limiting character of voluntary coupled support. It is therefore necessary to align the terminology used in Section 1 of Chapter 5 and in Article 67 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as well as in Annex I to that Regulation with the new wording of Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. On the basis of the experience gained with the application of Article 53 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, it is also appropriate to update the content of the information to be submitted by the Member States to the Commission in accordance with Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014.

| (4) | In accordance with Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, voluntary coupled support may only be granted to sectors or regions where specific types of farming or agricultural sectors undergo certain difficulties. Pursuant to Article 52(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014, a type of farming or specific agricultural sector can only be considered as being in difficulties if there is a risk of abandonment or of decline of production. As a consequence of the clarification of the responsibilities of Member States in respect of the production-limiting character of voluntary coupled support, such limitation is not justified. It is therefore appropriate to delete Article 52(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014. It is also appropriate to update the prohibition of cumulating support as laid down in Article 54(3) of that Regulation. |
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(4)

In accordance with Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, voluntary coupled support may only be granted to sectors or regions where specific types of farming or agricultural sectors undergo certain difficulties. Pursuant to Article 52(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014, a type of farming or specific agricultural sector can only be considered as being in difficulties if there is a risk of abandonment or of decline of production. As a consequence of the clarification of the responsibilities of Member States in respect of the production-limiting character of voluntary coupled support, such limitation is not justified. It is therefore appropriate to delete Article 52(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014. It is also appropriate to update the prohibition of cumulating support as laid down in Article 54(3) of that Regulation.

| (5) | Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(5)

Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (6) | As the deletion of Article 52(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and the reformulation of Article 52(6) of that Regulation by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 apply from 1 January 2015, it is appropriate that the corresponding amendments of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar years subsequent to calendar year 2014, with the exception of the provision on the cumulation of support. For reasons of legal certainty, cumulation of support should continue to be determined on the basis of a comparison between the respective objectives of the coupled support measures or other Union measures and policies concerned. In that respect, the objective of voluntary coupled support should be regarded as the maintenance of the current levels of production in accordance with Article 52(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 before being amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393. The amendment of Article 54(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 should therefore apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar year 2019 and subsequent calendar years. |
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(6)

As the deletion of Article 52(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and the reformulation of Article 52(6) of that Regulation by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 apply from 1 January 2015, it is appropriate that the corresponding amendments of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar years subsequent to calendar year 2014, with the exception of the provision on the cumulation of support. For reasons of legal certainty, cumulation of support should continue to be determined on the basis of a comparison between the respective objectives of the coupled support measures or other Union measures and policies concerned. In that respect, the objective of voluntary coupled support should be regarded as the maintenance of the current levels of production in accordance with Article 52(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 before being amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393. The amendment of Article 54(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 should therefore apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar year 2019 and subsequent calendar years.

| (7) | With regard to the new provision on the certification of hemp seed, it is appropriate that it applies with respect to aid applications relating to calendar year 2018 and subsequent calendar years, |
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(7)

With regard to the new provision on the certification of hemp seed, it is appropriate that it applies with respect to aid applications relating to calendar year 2018 and subsequent calendar years,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Amendment of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014

Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 9, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   For the purposes of Article 32(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, the eligibility of areas used for the production of hemp shall be subject to the use of seed of the varieties listed in the ‘Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species’ on 15 March of the year in respect of which the payment is granted and published in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC (*1). The seed shall be certified in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (*2) or in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (*3) in the case of conservation varieties.


  (*1)  Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1)."


  (*2)  Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74)."


  (*3)  Commission Directive 2008/62/EC of 20 June 2008 providing for certain derogations for acceptance of agricultural landraces and varieties which are naturally adapted to the local and regional conditions and threatened by genetic erosion and for marketing of seed and seed potatoes of those landraces and varieties (OJ L 162, 21.6.2008, p. 13).’;" |
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in Article 9, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   For the purposes of Article 32(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, the eligibility of areas used for the production of hemp shall be subject to the use of seed of the varieties listed in the ‘Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species’ on 15 March of the year in respect of which the payment is granted and published in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC (*1). The seed shall be certified in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (*2) or in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (*3) in the case of conservation varieties.

(*1)  Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1)."

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(*2)  Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74)."

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(*3)  Commission Directive 2008/62/EC of 20 June 2008 providing for certain derogations for acceptance of agricultural landraces and varieties which are naturally adapted to the local and regional conditions and threatened by genetic erosion and for marketing of seed and seed potatoes of those landraces and varieties (OJ L 162, 21.6.2008, p. 13).’;"

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| (2) | in Article 52, paragraph 3 is deleted; |
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(2)

in Article 52, paragraph 3 is deleted;

| (3) | in Article 53(2), the third subparagraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘Without prejudice to Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, for the per unit amount of support referred to in the second subparagraph of this paragraph, Member States may decide to apply modulated per unit amounts in respect of certain categories of farmers or at farm level in order to take into account economies of scale resulting from the size of the production structures in the targeted specific type of farming or specific agricultural sector, or, if the measure targets a region or an entire sector, in the region or sector concerned. Article 67(1) of this Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis to the notification of such decisions.’; |
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(3)

in Article 53(2), the third subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘Without prejudice to Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, for the per unit amount of support referred to in the second subparagraph of this paragraph, Member States may decide to apply modulated per unit amounts in respect of certain categories of farmers or at farm level in order to take into account economies of scale resulting from the size of the production structures in the targeted specific type of farming or specific agricultural sector, or, if the measure targets a region or an entire sector, in the region or sector concerned. Article 67(1) of this Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis to the notification of such decisions.’;

mutatis mutandis

| (4) | in Article 53a, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   Where the area or the number of animals eligible for support under a voluntary coupled support measure in the claim year concerned equals to or exceeds the area or the number of animals referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 as notified in accordance with point (3)(j) of Annex I to this Regulation, the support measure shall not benefit from a transfer of funds from any other support measure(s).


  3.   Where the area or the number of animals eligible for support under a voluntary coupled support measure in the claim year concerned is lower compared to the area or the number of animals referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 as notified in accordance with point (3)(j) of Annex I to this Regulation, a transfer of funds shall not result in the per unit amount becoming lower than the ratio between the amount fixed for the financing as notified in accordance with point (3)(i) of that Annex and the area or the number of animals referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.’; |
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(4)

in Article 53a, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:

‘2.   Where the area or the number of animals eligible for support under a voluntary coupled support measure in the claim year concerned equals to or exceeds the area or the number of animals referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 as notified in accordance with point (3)(j) of Annex I to this Regulation, the support measure shall not benefit from a transfer of funds from any other support measure(s).

3.   Where the area or the number of animals eligible for support under a voluntary coupled support measure in the claim year concerned is lower compared to the area or the number of animals referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 as notified in accordance with point (3)(j) of Annex I to this Regulation, a transfer of funds shall not result in the per unit amount becoming lower than the ratio between the amount fixed for the financing as notified in accordance with point (3)(i) of that Annex and the area or the number of animals referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.’;

| (5) | in Article 54, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

  ‘3.   Where support under a certain coupled support measure may also be granted under another coupled support measure, or under a measure implemented under other Union measures and policies, Member States shall ensure that the farmer concerned may receive support aiming at addressing the same difficulty, as referred to in Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and as defined for that coupled support measure, under only one such measure per sector, region, specific type of farming or specific agricultural sector that is targeted in accordance with that provision.’; |
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(5)

in Article 54, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

‘3.   Where support under a certain coupled support measure may also be granted under another coupled support measure, or under a measure implemented under other Union measures and policies, Member States shall ensure that the farmer concerned may receive support aiming at addressing the same difficulty, as referred to in Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and as defined for that coupled support measure, under only one such measure per sector, region, specific type of farming or specific agricultural sector that is targeted in accordance with that provision.’;

| (6) | in Article 67(3), point (c) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(c) | for each affected measure, a justification that a transfer is consistent with the production-limiting character of the scheme referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and that the decisions notified to the Commission pursuant to Article 54 of that Regulation and paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article do not become void.’; |
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(6)

in Article 67(3), point (c) is replaced by the following:

‘(c)

for each affected measure, a justification that a transfer is consistent with the production-limiting character of the scheme referred to in Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and that the decisions notified to the Commission pursuant to Article 54 of that Regulation and paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article do not become void.’;

| (7) | Annex I is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(7)

Annex I is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

Entry into force and application

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

Official Journal of the European Union

Points 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 of Article 1 shall apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar years subsequent to calendar year 2014.

Point 1 of Article 1 shall apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar year 2018 and subsequent calendar years.

Point 5 of Article 1 shall apply with respect to aid applications relating to calendar year 2019 and subsequent calendar years.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 February 2018.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 of 11 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and amending Annex X to that Regulation (OJ L 181, 20.6.2014, p. 1).

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(3)  Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74).

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(4)  Commission Directive 2008/62/EC of 20 June 2008 providing for certain derogations for acceptance of agricultural landraces and varieties which are naturally adapted to the local and regional conditions and threatened by genetic erosion and for marketing of seed and seed potatoes of those landraces and varieties (OJ L 162, 21.6.2008, p. 13).

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(5)  Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2017 amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), (EU) No 1306/2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy, (EU) No 1307/2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy, (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and (EU) No 652/2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material (OJ L 350, 29.12.2017, p. 15).

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX I

Content of the information to be submitted to the Commission pursuant to Article 67(1)

The information shall include:

| (1) | the percentage of the national ceiling referred to in Article 53 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 for each year until 2020; |
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(1)

the percentage of the national ceiling referred to in Article 53 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 for each year until 2020;

| (2) | the title of each support measure; |
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(2)

the title of each support measure;

| (3) | a description of each support measure, including at least:






  (a) | the region or sector targeted; |
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(3)

a description of each support measure, including at least:

(a)

the region or sector targeted;

| (b) | the specific types of farming and/or the specific agricultural sectors selected as well as a description of the difficulties encountered and, where applicable, the criteria fixed by Member States to define the regions referred to in Article 52(1) of this Regulation; |
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(b)

the specific types of farming and/or the specific agricultural sectors selected as well as a description of the difficulties encountered and, where applicable, the criteria fixed by Member States to define the regions referred to in Article 52(1) of this Regulation;

| (c) | the related economic, social or environmental importance; |
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(c)

the related economic, social or environmental importance;

| (d) | any implementation of the derogation laid down in Article 52(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013; |
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(d)

any implementation of the derogation laid down in Article 52(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;

| (e) | its duration; |
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(e)

its duration;

| (f) | the applicable eligibility conditions; |
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(f)

the applicable eligibility conditions;

| (g) | for Member States applying the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of this Regulation, the criteria applied for the establishment of each modulated per unit amount in accordance with that subparagraph; |
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(g)

for Member States applying the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of this Regulation, the criteria applied for the establishment of each modulated per unit amount in accordance with that subparagraph;

| (h) | the estimated per unit amount(s) of support calculated in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of this Regulation; |
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(h)

the estimated per unit amount(s) of support calculated in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of this Regulation;

| (i) | the amount fixed for the financing; |
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(i)

the amount fixed for the financing;

| (j) | the fixed areas and yields or the fixed number of animals in accordance with Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013; |
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(j)

the fixed areas and yields or the fixed number of animals in accordance with Article 52(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;

| (k) | where appropriate, the maximum area fixed for the purpose of implementing the support for those oilseeds referred to in Article 53(3) of this Regulation; |
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(k)

where appropriate, the maximum area fixed for the purpose of implementing the support for those oilseeds referred to in Article 53(3) of this Regulation;

| (l) | any existing measures applied under other Union support schemes or under measures financed by state aids in the same region or sector as the coupled support measure and, where applicable, the criteria and administrative rules for ensuring that support aiming at addressing the same difficulty as referred to in Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 is not also granted under other Union support schemes in accordance with Article 52(9) of that Regulation; |
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(l)

any existing measures applied under other Union support schemes or under measures financed by state aids in the same region or sector as the coupled support measure and, where applicable, the criteria and administrative rules for ensuring that support aiming at addressing the same difficulty as referred to in Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 is not also granted under other Union support schemes in accordance with Article 52(9) of that Regulation;

| (4) | where appropriate, the detailed description of the particular situation in the region or sector targeted and the characteristics of the specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors, which make the percentage referred to in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 insufficient to address the difficulties identified and which justify an increased level of support according to Article 54(2) of that Regulation; |
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(4)

where appropriate, the detailed description of the particular situation in the region or sector targeted and the characteristics of the specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors, which make the percentage referred to in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 insufficient to address the difficulties identified and which justify an increased level of support according to Article 54(2) of that Regulation;

| (5) | where appropriate, the demonstration of the existence of one of the needs referred to in Article 55(1)(a),(b),(c) or (d) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. |
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(5)

where appropriate, the demonstration of the existence of one of the needs referred to in Article 55(1)(a),(b),(c) or (d) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/708

of 17 April 2018

laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the template to be used by managers of money market funds when reporting to competent authorities as stipulated by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on money market funds (1), and in particular Article 37(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In addition to the reporting requirements laid down in Directives 2009/65/EC (2) and 2011/61/EU (3) of the European Parliament and of the Council, further reporting requirements are needed to ensure that competent authorities can effectively detect, monitor and respond to risks in the money market funds (MMFs) market. |
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(1)

In addition to the reporting requirements laid down in Directives 2009/65/EC (2) and 2011/61/EU (3) of the European Parliament and of the Council, further reporting requirements are needed to ensure that competent authorities can effectively detect, monitor and respond to risks in the money market funds (MMFs) market.

| (2) | Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 requires MMFs to provide their competent authorities with a detailed list of information. To ensure consistency throughout the European Union in the way these authorities collect such data, and to ensure that the said authorities are informed of the main developments in the MMF market and can facilitate a collective analysis of the potential impacts of the MMF market in the Union, the information needs to be conveyed to the competent authorities in a uniform fashion throughout the EU. Moreover, using a standard reporting template makes it easier to carry out the procedures and processes associated with MMFs' reporting requirements, and minimises the associated costs. |
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(2)

Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 requires MMFs to provide their competent authorities with a detailed list of information. To ensure consistency throughout the European Union in the way these authorities collect such data, and to ensure that the said authorities are informed of the main developments in the MMF market and can facilitate a collective analysis of the potential impacts of the MMF market in the Union, the information needs to be conveyed to the competent authorities in a uniform fashion throughout the EU. Moreover, using a standard reporting template makes it easier to carry out the procedures and processes associated with MMFs' reporting requirements, and minimises the associated costs.

| (3) | To ensure effective supervision within the Union, such data must be forwarded to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), so that a central database for MMFs is established. |
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(3)

To ensure effective supervision within the Union, such data must be forwarded to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), so that a central database for MMFs is established.

| (4) | This Regulation is based on the draft implementing technical standards submitted by ESMA to the Commission. |
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(4)

This Regulation is based on the draft implementing technical standards submitted by ESMA to the Commission.

| (5) | ESMA has held an open public consultation on the draft implementing technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits, and requested the opinion of the Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group established by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). |
| --- | --- |

(5)

ESMA has held an open public consultation on the draft implementing technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits, and requested the opinion of the Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group established by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4).

| (6) | The application date of this Implementing Regulation should be aligned with the date of entry into application of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 in order to enable the national authorities to collect information to be forwarded to ESMA's data base referred to in Article 37(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The application date of this Implementing Regulation should be aligned with the date of entry into application of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 in order to enable the national authorities to collect information to be forwarded to ESMA's data base referred to in Article 37(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Managers of money market funds (MMFs) shall use the template in the Annex to this Regulation when reporting to the competent authority of a particular MMF, as stipulated by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 21 July 2018.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 April 2018.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 169, 30.6.2017, p. 8.

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(2)  Directive 2009/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) (recast) (OJ L 302, 17.11.2009, p. 32).

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(3)  Directive 2011/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on Alternative Investment Fund Managers and amending Directives 2003/41/EC and 2009/65/EC and Regulations (EC) No 1060/2009 and (EU) No 1095/2010 (OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 1).

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(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84).

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ANNEX

Reporting template for managers of Money Market Funds (MMFs)

Except where otherwise specified, all figures shall be filled in at sub-fund level

| Item | Data type | Reported data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (A) | APPLICABLE TO ALL MMFS |

Item

Data type

Reported data

(A)

APPLICABLE TO ALL MMFS

| (1) | General characteristics, identification of the MMF and the manager of that MMF |
| --- | --- |

(1)

(A.1.1)

Reporting period

(A.1.2)

National code of the MMF as provided by the competent authority of the MMF

(A.1.3)

LEI of the MMF

ISO 17442 Legal Entity Identifier 20 alphanumerical character code (LEI)

(A.1.4)

ECB code (MFI ID code) of the MMF

(A.1.5)

Name of the MMF

(A.1.6)

Indicate if the MMF is a UCITS or an AIF

UCITS

AIF

(A.1.7)

Indicate if the MMF is marketed solely through employee saving schemes governed by national law and which have natural persons as investors (in accordance with Art 16(5) of the Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 (1)

(Yes/No)

(A.1.8)

Domicile of the MMF

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.1.9)

Member State where the MMF is authorised

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.1.10)

Member States where the MMF is marketed

List of Countries (ISO 3166 — Country code)

(A.1.11)

Inception date of the MMF

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.1.12)

Base currency of the MMF

ISO 4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters

(A.1.13)

National code of the manager of the MMF as provided by the competent authority of the MMF

(A.1.14)

National code of the manager of the MMF as provided by the competent authority of the manager of the MMF

(A.1.15)

LEI of the manager of the MMF

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.1.16)

ECB code (MFI ID code) of the manager of the MMF

(A.1.17)

Name of the manager of the MMF

(A.1.18)

Country where the manager of the MMF is authorized

(A.1.19)

LEI of the depositary of the MMF

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.1.20)

National code of the depositary of the MMF

(A.1.21)

Legal name of the depositary of the MMF

| (2) | Type of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

(2)

(A.2.1)

MMF type [Select one]

Short-term VNAV MMF

Short-term Public debt CNAV MMF

Short-term LVNAV MMF

Standard VNAV MMF

| (3) | Other characteristics of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

(3)

| a) | Master/feeder information (MMF marketed solely through employee savings scheme governed by national law and which has natural persons as investors) |
| --- | --- |

a)

Master/feeder information (MMF marketed solely through employee savings scheme governed by national law and which has natural persons as investors)

(A.3.1)

If the MMF complies with the conditions of Article 16(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131, indicate whether the MMF is a master or a feeder fund [Select one]

Master

Feeder

If the MMF is a feeder:

(A.3.2)

LEI of the master of the MMF

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.3.3)

National code of the master of the MMF

(A.3.4)

Legal name of the master of the MMF

| b) | Information on share classes |
| --- | --- |

b)

(A.3.5)

Indicate whether the MMF has share classes

(Yes/No)

(A.3.6)

Where the MMF has share classes, state the single ISIN of the different share classes

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.3.7)

Where the MMF has share classes, state the currency of the different share classes

ISO4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters

| c) | Information on preceding fund or liquidation (one-off reporting) |
| --- | --- |

c)

If the MMF has been merged with another fund, please indicate:

(A.3.8)

Date of merger.

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

if the MMF is being liquidated, please indicate:

(A.3.9)

Date of liquidation.

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

| (4) | Portfolio indicators of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

(4)

| a) | Total value of assets (for the purpose of the reporting template under the MMF Regulation, it is considered that the total value of assets equals the NAV – please see below field A.4.1) |
| --- | --- |

a)

| b) | NAV (subfund level – not share class) |
| --- | --- |

b)

(A.4.1)

Net asset value of the MMF (subfund level)

(EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.4.2)

Net asset value of the MMF

(in base currency)

| c) | WAM |
| --- | --- |

c)

(A.4.3)

Weighted Average Maturity of the MMF calculated as set out in Article 2(19) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131.

(days)

| d) | WAL |
| --- | --- |

d)

(A.4.4)

Weighted Average Life of the MMF calculated as set out in Articles 2(20), 24(1)(b), 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131.

(days)

| e) | Liquidity indicators |
| --- | --- |

e)

Portfolio Liquidity Profile

(A.4.5)

% of assets qualifying for the daily liquidity buffer (daily maturing assets as defined under Articles 24 and 25 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131)

%

(A.4.6)

% of assets qualifying for the weekly liquidity buffer (weekly maturing assets as defined under Articles 24 and 25 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131)

%

(A.4.7)

Portfolio liquidity profile

Percentage of portfolio capable of being liquidated that fall within each period

Period

1 day or less

| 1 day or less | | 2-7 days | | 8-30 days | | above 30 days | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

2-7 days

8-30 days

above 30 days

| f) | Yield |
| --- | --- |

f)

(A.4.8)

Cumulative returns

%

Range

YTD

| YTD | | 1 month | | 3 months | | 1 year | | 3 years | | 5 years | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

1 month

3 months

1 year

3 years

5 years

(A.4.9)

Calendar year performance (net return) of the most representative share class

%

Range

Year N-1

| Year N-1 | | Year N-2 | | Year N-3 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Year N-2

Year N-3

(A.4.10)

Monthly portfolio volatility and Monthly portfolio volatility of the shadow NAV (when applicable)

%

Range

1 year

| 1 year | | 2 years | | 3 years | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

2 years

3 years

| (5) | Stress tests of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

(5)

| a) | Results of the stress tests of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

a)

(A.5.1)

Results of the liquidity stress tests of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.2)

Results of the credit stress tests of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.3)

Results of the FX rate stress tests of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.4)

Results of the Interest rate stress tests of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.5)

Results of stress test on the level of redemption of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.6)

Results of stress test of the MMF on the spread among indices to which interest rate of portfolio securities are tied conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.7)

Results of the macro stress test of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.8)

Results of the multivariate stress test of the MMF conducted within the reporting period as set out in Art 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and the corresponding ESMA guidelines on stress tests scenarios

(A.5.9)

In the case of CNAV and LVNAV MMFs, indicate the results of the stress tests mentioned in the fields A.5.1 to A.5.8 in terms of difference between the constant NAV per unit or share and the NAV per unit or share

| b) | Proposed action plan (where applicable) |
| --- | --- |

b)

(A.5.10)

Indicate the proposed action plan as set out in Art 28(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Free text

| (6) | Information on the assets held in the portfolio of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

(6)

| a) | Money market instruments, eligible securitisations and asset backed commercial papers |
| --- | --- |

a)

The below fields A.6 shall be completed using a line-by-line reporting template

(A.6.1)

Type of the Money market instrument, eligible securitisations and asset backed commercial papers [Select one or several]

Indicate the type of money market instruments, eligible securitisations and asset backed commercial papers

Money market instruments under Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Securitisations referred to in Article 13 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 (2)

ABCPs as referred to in Art 11(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

A simple, transparent and standardised securitisation or ABCP as referred to in Art 11(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

If the type of asset is a money market instrument, complete the fields A.6.2 to A.6.20

(A.6.2)

Asset description of the money market instrument

(A.6.3)

ISIN of the money market instrument

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.4)

CFI (if available, and if the ISIN is not available) of the money market instrument

ISO 10692 CFI, 6 characters alphabetical code

(A.6.5)

LEI of the issuer

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.6.6)

Name of the issuer

(A.6.7)

Issuer category

The issuer categories shall be selected among the corresponding ones [Select one]

Sovereign (EU)

Sovereign (non-EU)

EU Central Bank

Non EU Central Bank

Regional

Local

National Public body

EU Public body (except National Public body)

Non EU Public body

Supranational Public body (EU)

Supranational Public body (other than EU)

Credit institution

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

(A.6.8)

Country of the issuer of the money market instrument

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.6.9)

Maturity date of the money market instrument

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.6.10)

Currency of the money market instrument

(ISO 4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters)

(A.6.11)

Quantity of the money market instrument

(A.6.12)

Clean price of the money market instrument

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.13)

Clean Price of the money market instrument

(in base currency)

(A.6.14)

Accrued interests

(A.6.15)

Accrued interests

(in base currency, if A.6.14 is in EUR)

(A.6.16)

Total market value of the money market instrument

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.17)

Total market value of the money market instrument

(in base currency)

(A.6.18)

Method used to price the money market instrument

mark to market

mark-to-model

amortised cost

(A.6.19)

Indicate whether the outcome of the internal credit assessment procedure is favourable or unfavourable

(favourable/unfavourable)

(A.6.20)

Provide the next interest rate reset date (as mentioned in Art 10(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131)

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

If the type of asset is an eligible securitisation or asset backed commercial paper, complete the fields A.6.21 to A.6.37

(A.6.21)

Asset description of the eligible securitisation or asset backed commercial paper

(A.6.22)

ISIN of the eligible securitisation or asset backed commercial paper

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.23)

Country of the sponsor of the eligible securitisation and asset backed commercial paper

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.6.24)

LEI of the sponsor

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.6.25)

Name of the sponsor

(A.6.26)

The type of underlying

Trade receivables

Consumer loans

Leasing

Credit card receivables

Loans to corporates or SME

Residential Mortgage

Commercial Mortgage

Other assets

(A.6.27)

Maturity date

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.6.28)

Currency

(ISO 4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters)

(A.6.29)

Quantity

(A.6.30)

Clean price

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.31)

Clean Price

(in base currency)

(A.6.32)

Accrued interests

(A.6.33)

Accrued interests

(in base currency, if A.6.30 is in EUR)

(A.6.34)

Total market value

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.35)

Total market value

(in base currency)

(A.6.36)

Method used to price the eligible securitisations or asset backed commercial paper

mark to market

mark-to-model

amortised cost

(A.6.37)

Whether the outcome of the internal credit assessment procedure is favourable/unfavourable

(favourable/unfavourable)

| b) | Other assets |
| --- | --- |

b)

(A.6.38)

Type of the Other assets [Select one]

The type of other assets shall be selected among the assets listed in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Deposits with credit institutions as referred to in Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Reverse repurchase agreements as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Repurchase agreements as referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Units or shares of other MMFs as referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131

Financial derivative instruments as referred to in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 of which:

| — | Financial derivative instruments dealt in on a regulated market (and specify if it falls under Article 50(1)(a), (b) or (c) of Directive 2009/65/EC) |
| --- | --- |

—

Financial derivative instruments dealt in on a regulated market (and specify if it falls under Article 50(1)(a), (b) or (c) of Directive 2009/65/EC)

| — | Financial derivative instruments dealt over-the-counter |
| --- | --- |

—

Financial derivative instruments dealt over-the-counter

Ancillary liquid assets (in accordance with Article 50(2) of Directive 2009/65/EC)

If the type of other asset is a financial derivative instrument, complete the fields A.6.39 to A.6.60

(A.6.39)

Contract type of derivative contract

(A.6.40)

ISIN of the financial derivative instrument

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.41)

UPI of the financial derivative instrument (if the ISIN is not available)

(A.6.42)

FISN (Financial Instrument Short Name) of the financial derivative instrument

ISO 18774

(A.6.43)

CFI code (if available and if the ISIN is not available) of the financial derivative instrument

ISO 10692 CFI, 6 characters alphabetical code

(A.6.44)

Type of derivative instrument set out in Article 13(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 [select one]

interest rate

currencies

indices of interest rates

indices of currencies

(A.6.45)

Name of the underlying

(A.6.46)

Underlying identification type (3)

I = ISIN

X = Index

(A.6.47)

Underlying identification

For underlying identification type I: ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

For underlying identification type X: ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code if available, otherwise full name of the index as assigned by the index provider

(A.6.48)

Notional currency 1 (4)

ISO 4217 Currency Code

(A.6.49)

Notional currency 2 (5)

ISO 4217 Currency Code

(A.6.50)

Country of the financial derivative instrument

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.6.51)

Maturity date of the financial derivative instrument

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.6.52)

Exposure of the financial derivative instrument

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.53)

Exposure of the financial derivative instrument

(in base currency)

(A.6.54)

Market value of the financial derivative instrument

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.55)

Market value of the financial derivative instrument

(in base currency)

(A.6.56)

Market value of the collateral received (in relation to the financial derivative instrument)

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.57)

Market value of the collateral received (in relation to the financial derivative instrument)

(in base currency)

(A.6.58)

Provide the next interest rate reset date (as mentioned in Art 10(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131)

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.6.59)

Name of the Counterparty

(A.6.60)

LEI of the Counterparty

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

If the type of other asset is a unit or share of other MMF, complete the fields A.6.61 to A.6.71

(A.6.61)

Asset description of the unit or share of other MMF

(A.6.62)

ISIN of the unit or share of other MMF

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.63)

LEI (if the ISIN is not available) of the unit or share of other MMF

(A.6.64)

CFI code (if available and if the ISIN is not available) of the unit or share of other MMF

ISO 10692 CFI, 6 characters alphabetical code

(A.6.65)

Currency

(ISO 4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters)

(A.6.66)

Country of the unit or share of other MMF

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.6.67)

Market value of the unit or share of other MMF

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.68)

Market value of unit or share of other MMF

(in base currency)

(A.6.69)

Quantity

(A.6.70)

Price of the unit or share of other MMF (NAV per unit or share of other MMF)

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.71)

Price of the unit or share of other MMF (NAV per unit or share of other MMF)

(in base currency)

If the type of other asset is a deposit or ancillary liquid assets, complete the fields A.6.72 to A.6.81

(A.6.72)

Asset description of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

(A.6.73)

ISIN of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.74)

CFI (if available and if the ISIN is not available) of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

ISO 10692 CFI, 6 characters alphabetical code

(A.6.75)

Country of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.6.76)

Name of the counterparty

(A.6.77)

LEI of the counterparty

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.6.78)

Maturity date of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.6.79)

Currency

(ISO 4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters)

(A.6.80)

Exposure of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.81)

Exposure of the deposit or ancillary liquid assets

(in base currency)

If the type of other asset is a repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement assets, complete the fields A.6.82 to A.6.99

(A.6.82)

Asset description of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement

(A.6.83)

ISIN of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.84)

CFI (if available and if the ISIN is not available) of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement

ISO 10692 CFI, 6 characters alphabetical code

(A.6.85)

Country of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement

ISO 3166 — Country code

(A.6.86)

Counterparty category

The counterparty category shall be selected among the following ones (please see Art 20(2)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) [Select one]

Sovereign (EU)

Sovereign (non-EU)

EU Central Bank

Non EU Central Bank

Regional

Local

National Public body

EU Public body (except National Public body)

Non-EU Public body

Supranational Public body (EU)

Supranational Public body (other than EU)

Credit institution

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

(A.6.87)

LEI of the counterparty

ISO 17442 LEI 20 alphanumerical character code

(A.6.88)

Name of the counterparty

(A.6.89)

Maturity date of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(A.6.90)

Currency

(ISO 4217 Currency Code, 3 alphabetical characters)

(A.6.91)

Exposure of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement (in the case of reverse repurchase agreement, this is the amount of cash provided to the counterparty)

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.92)

Exposure of the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement (in the case of reverse repurchase agreement, this is the amount of cash provided to the counterparty)

(in base currency)

(A.6.93)

Market value of the collateral received (in relation to the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement) (the amount of cash received by the MMF as part of repurchase agreements (as referred to in Article 14(d) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131)

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.94)

Market value of the collateral received (in relation to the repurchase agreement or a reverse repurchase agreement) (the amount of cash received by the MMF as part of repurchase agreements (as referred to in Art 14(d) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131)

(in base currency)

(A.6.95)

Whether the outcome of the internal credit assessment procedure is favourable or unfavourable (for the different liquid transferable securities or (other) money market instruments received as part of a reverse repurchase agreement as referred to in Article 15(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) (6)

(favourable/unfavourable)

In the context of the reverse repurchase agreements and assets referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 that were received by the MMF, please indicate:

(A.6.96)

ISIN of these different assets

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(A.6.97)

Market value of these different assets

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(A.6.98)

Market value of these different assets

(in base currency)

(A.6.99)

In the context of the reverse repurchase agreements, whether there are any assets as referred to in Article 15(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 that were received by the MMF

(Yes/No)

| (7) | Information on the liabilities of the MMF |
| --- | --- |

(7)

| a) | information on the investors – investor concentration |
| --- | --- |

a)

(A.7.1)

Specify the approximate percentage of the MMF's equity that is beneficially owned by the five beneficial owners that have the largest equity interest in the MMF, as a percentage of NAV of the MMF. Look-through to the ultimate beneficial owners where known or possible

% (of NAV)

| b) | information on the investors – breakdown of investor concentration |
| --- | --- |

b)

(A.7.2)

Specify the breakdown of investor concentration by status of investors (estimate if no precise information available): 1) Professional clients (as defined in Article 4(1)(10) of Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (7) (MiFID 2)) 2) retail clients (as defined in Article 4(1)(11) of Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID 2))

| — | Professional clients (as defined in in Article 4(1)(10) of Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID 2)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Professional clients (as defined in in Article 4(1)(10) of Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID 2))

% (of NAV)

| — | Retail clients (as defined in Article 4(1)(11) of Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID 2)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Retail clients (as defined in Article 4(1)(11) of Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID 2))

% (of NAV)

| c) | information on the investors – geographical breakdown |
| --- | --- |

c)

(A.7.3)

Provide the breakdown of the ownership of units/shares in the MMF by investor group. Look-through to the ultimate beneficial owners where known or possible.

(% of NAV)

Non-financial corporations

Banks

Insurance corporations

Other financial institutions

Pension plans/funds

General government

Other collective investment undertakings

Households

Unknown

(A.7.4)

Specify the geographical breakdown of investors by country (estimate if no precise information available)

Country

(% of NAV, Country — ISO 3166 — 2 character)

| d) | Information on investors — subscription and redemption activity |
| --- | --- |

d)

Investor redemptions

(A.7.5)

State the frequency of investor redemptions. If multiple classes of shares or units, report for the largest share or unit class by NAV. [Select one]

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Bimonthly

Other

No redemption rights

(A.7.6)

What is the notice period required by investors for redemptions in days

Days

(A.7.7)

As at the reporting date, what percentage of the MMFs NAV is subject to the following arrangements:

Gates

% of NAV

Suspension of dealing

% of NAV

Liquidity fees

% of NAV

Other arrangements for managing illiquid assets

Type of arrangement

% of NAV

(A.7.8)

Net Asset Value of the MMF over the reporting period

(in EUR, including the impact of subscriptions and redemptions) (at the last day of the month)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

(A.7.9)

Subscriptions over the reporting period

(in EUR)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

(A.7.10)

Redemptions over the reported period

(in EUR)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

(A.7.11)

Payments to investors

(in EUR)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

(A.7.12)

Exchange rate

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

LVNAV MMFs

| | Item | Data type | Reported data |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (B) | APPLICABLE TO LVNAV MMF |

Item

Data type

Reported data

(B)

APPLICABLE TO LVNAV MMF

| a) | Indicate every event in which the price of an asset valued by using the amortised cost method in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 29(7) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 deviates from the price of that asset calculated in accordance with paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 by more than 10 basis points. These fields should be reported for every asset the price of which, by using the amortised cost method, would deviate in such a way. |
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a)

Indicate every event in which the price of an asset valued by using the amortised cost method in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 29(7) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 deviates from the price of that asset calculated in accordance with paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 by more than 10 basis points. These fields should be reported for every asset the price of which, by using the amortised cost method, would deviate in such a way.

(B.1.1)

Valuation date (the first day where the event occurs)

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(B.1.2)

ISIN of the asset

ISO 6166 ISIN 12 character alphanumerical code

(B.1.3)

CFI code (if available and if the ISIN is not available) of the asset

ISO 10692 CFI, 6 characters alphabetical code

(B.1.4)

Price (paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) (at the valuation date mentioned in field B.1.1. when the event occurs)

(B.1.5)

Price (amortised cost method) (at the valuation date mentioned in field B.1.1. when the event occurs)

(B.1.6)

From the valuation date specified in field B.1.1, state how long the price of an asset valued by using the amortised cost method deviated by more than 10 basis points from the price of that asset

(days)

(B.1.7)

During the period mentioned in field B.1.6, state the average difference between the two values mentioned in field B.1.6

(B.1.8)

During the period mentioned in field B.1.6., state the minimum price deviation between the two values

(B.1.9)

During the period mentioned in field B.1.6, state the maximum price deviation between the two values

| b) | Indicate every event in which the constant NAV per unit or share calculated in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 deviates from the NAV per unit or share calculated in accordance with Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 by more than 20 basis points. |
| --- | --- |

b)

Indicate every event in which the constant NAV per unit or share calculated in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 deviates from the NAV per unit or share calculated in accordance with Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 by more than 20 basis points.

(B.1.10)

Valuation date (the first day the event occurs)

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(B.1.11)

Constant NAV (Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) (at the valuation date mentioned in field B.1.10, when the event occurs)

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(B.1.12)

Constant NAV (Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) (at the valuation date mentioned in field B.1.10, when the event occurs)

(in base currency)

(B.1.13)

NAV (Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) (at the valuation date mentioned in field B.1.10, when the event occurs)

(in EUR) (if the base currency is not in EUR the exchange ratio used shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank)

(B.1.14)

NAV (Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131) (at the valuation date mentioned in field B.1.10, when the event occurs)

(in base currency)

(B.1.15)

From the valuation date specified in field B.1.10, state how long did the constant NAV per unit or share calculated deviate from the NAV per unit or share calculated by more than 20 basis points

(days)

(B.1.16)

During the period mentioned in field B.1.15, state the average difference between the two values mentioned on field B.1.15

(B.1.17)

During the period mentioned in field B.1.15, state the minimum price deviation between the two values

(B.1.18)

During the period mentioned in field B.1.15, state the maximum price deviation between the two values

| c) | Indicate every event in which a situation mentioned in Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 occurs and the measures taken by the board in accordance with points (a) and (b) of Article 34(1) of that Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

c)

Indicate every event in which a situation mentioned in Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 occurs and the measures taken by the board in accordance with points (a) and (b) of Article 34(1) of that Regulation.

(B.1.19)

Date of the event

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(B.1.20)

Date when the measure was taken

ISO 8601 date in the format YYYY-MM-DD

(B.1.21)

Type of measure (Whenever the proportion of weekly maturing assets falls below 30 % of the total assets of the MMF and whenever the net daily redemptions on a single business day exceed 10 % of total assets)

liquidity fees on redemptions

redemption gates

suspension of redemptions

take no immediate action other than correcting the situation where limits referred to in Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 are exceeded, in accordance with Article 24(2) of that Regulation

(B.1.22)

Type of measure (Whenever the proportion of weekly maturing assets falls below 10 % of its total assets)

liquidity fees on redemptions

suspension of redemptions

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(1)  Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on money market funds

(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 of 10 October 2014 to supplement Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council with regard to liquidity coverage requirement for Credit Institutions (OJ L 11, 17.1.2015, p. 1).

(3)  Financial derivative identification in EMIR

(4)  The currency of the notional amount. In the case of an interest rate derivative contract, this will be the notional currency of leg 1.

(5)  The currency of the notional amount. In the case of an interest rate derivative contract, this will be the notional currency of leg 2.

(6)  If the MMF receives as collateral different assets within the meaning of Article 15(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1131, the outcome should be reported for each asset.

(7)  Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments and amending Directive 2002/92/EC and Directive 2011/61/EU

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/709

of 14 May 2018

amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 as regards the labels requirement pertaining to the aid applications concerning the areas used for the production of hemp

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (1), and in particular Article 78, first subparagraph, point (b) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 17(7) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 (2), the single application has to contain, for areas used for the production of hemp, the official labels used on the packaging of the seeds in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (3). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Pursuant to point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 17(7) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 (2), the single application has to contain, for areas used for the production of hemp, the official labels used on the packaging of the seeds in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (3).

| (2) | Article 9(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 (4) as amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/707 (5) includes an alternative certification of hemp seed in the case of conservation varieties according to Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (6). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 9(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 (4) as amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/707 (5) includes an alternative certification of hemp seed in the case of conservation varieties according to Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (6).

| (3) | It is therefore appropriate to amend point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 17(7) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 and specify the documents to be admitted as official labels in the case of conservation varieties certified according to Directive 2008/62/EC. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

It is therefore appropriate to amend point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 17(7) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 and specify the documents to be admitted as official labels in the case of conservation varieties certified according to Directive 2008/62/EC.

| (4) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Direct payments, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Direct payments,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In the first subparagraph of Article 17(7) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014, point (c) is replaced by the following:

| ‘(c) | the official labels used on the packaging of the seeds in accordance with Council Directive 2002/57/EC (*1), and in particular Article 12 thereof, or any other document recognised as equivalent by the Member State; or, in the case of conservation varieties certified in accordance with Commission Directive 2008/62/EC (*2), the supplier's labels or the printed or stamped notice used on the packaging of the seeds of conservation varieties as referred to in Article 18 of that Directive. |
| --- | --- |

‘(c)

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2018.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549.

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(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 of 17 July 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the integrated administration and control system, rural development measures and cross compliance (OJ L 227, 31.7.2014, p. 69).

2

(3)  Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74).

3

(4)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 of 11 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and amending Annex X to that Regulation (OJ L 181, 20.6.2014, p. 1).

4

(5)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/707 of 28 February 2018 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as regards the eligibility criteria for support for hemp under the basic payment scheme and certain requirements in respect of voluntary coupled support (see page 1 of this Official Journal).

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(6)  Commission Directive 2008/62/EC of 20 June 2008 providing for certain derogations for acceptance of agricultural landraces and varieties which are naturally adapted to the local and regional conditions and threatened by genetic erosion and for marketing of seed and seed potatoes of those landraces and varieties (OJ L 162, 21.6.2008, p. 13).

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/710

of 14 May 2018

renewing the approval of the active substance silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 20(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Directive 2003/84/EC (2) included silthiofam as an active substance in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (3). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Directive 2003/84/EC (2) included silthiofam as an active substance in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (3).

| (2) | Active substances included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC are deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and are listed in Part A of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (4). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Active substances included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC are deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and are listed in Part A of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (4).

| (3) | The approval of the active substance silthiofam, as set out in Part A of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, expires on 31 October 2018. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The approval of the active substance silthiofam, as set out in Part A of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, expires on 31 October 2018.

| (4) | An application for the renewal of the approval of silthiofam was submitted in accordance with Article 1 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012 (5) within the time period provided for in that Article. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

An application for the renewal of the approval of silthiofam was submitted in accordance with Article 1 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012 (5) within the time period provided for in that Article.

| (5) | The applicant submitted the supplementary dossiers required in accordance with Article 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. The application was found to be complete by the rapporteur Member State. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The applicant submitted the supplementary dossiers required in accordance with Article 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. The application was found to be complete by the rapporteur Member State.

| (6) | The rapporteur Member State prepared a renewal assessment report in consultation with the co-rapporteur Member State and submitted it to the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) and the Commission on 22 June 2015. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The rapporteur Member State prepared a renewal assessment report in consultation with the co-rapporteur Member State and submitted it to the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) and the Commission on 22 June 2015.

| (7) | The Authority communicated the renewal assessment report to the applicant and to the Member States for comments and forwarded the comments received to the Commission. The Authority also made the supplementary summary dossier available to the public. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The Authority communicated the renewal assessment report to the applicant and to the Member States for comments and forwarded the comments received to the Commission. The Authority also made the supplementary summary dossier available to the public.

| (8) | On 1 August 2016 the Authority communicated to the Commission its conclusion (6) on whether silthiofam can be expected to meet the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The Commission presented the draft renewal report for silthiofam to the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed on 22 March 2018. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

On 1 August 2016 the Authority communicated to the Commission its conclusion (6) on whether silthiofam can be expected to meet the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The Commission presented the draft renewal report for silthiofam to the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed on 22 March 2018.

| (9) | The applicant was given the opportunity to submit comments on the draft renewal report. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

The applicant was given the opportunity to submit comments on the draft renewal report.

| (10) | It has been established with respect to one or more representative uses of at least one plant protection product containing silthiofam that the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 are satisfied. It is therefore appropriate to renew the approval of silthiofam. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

It has been established with respect to one or more representative uses of at least one plant protection product containing silthiofam that the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 are satisfied. It is therefore appropriate to renew the approval of silthiofam.

| (11) | The risk assessment for the renewal of the approval of silthiofam is based on a limited number of representative uses, which however do not restrict the uses for which plant protection products containing silthiofam may be authorised. It is therefore appropriate to remove the restriction for use only as a herbicide. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

The risk assessment for the renewal of the approval of silthiofam is based on a limited number of representative uses, which however do not restrict the uses for which plant protection products containing silthiofam may be authorised. It is therefore appropriate to remove the restriction for use only as a herbicide.

| (12) | In accordance with Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in conjunction with Article 6 thereof and in the light of current scientific and technical knowledge, it is, however, necessary to include certain conditions and restrictions. It is, in particular, appropriate to require further confirmatory information. |
| --- | --- |

(12)

In accordance with Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in conjunction with Article 6 thereof and in the light of current scientific and technical knowledge, it is, however, necessary to include certain conditions and restrictions. It is, in particular, appropriate to require further confirmatory information.

| (13) | The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(13)

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (14) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1511 (7) extended the approval period of silthiofam to 31 October 2018 in order to allow the renewal process to be completed before the expiry of the approval of that substance. However, given that a decision on renewal has been taken ahead of that extended expiry date, this Regulation should apply from 1 July 2018. |
| --- | --- |

(14)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1511 (7) extended the approval period of silthiofam to 31 October 2018 in order to allow the renewal process to be completed before the expiry of the approval of that substance. However, given that a decision on renewal has been taken ahead of that extended expiry date, this Regulation should apply from 1 July 2018.

| (15) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
| --- | --- |

(15)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Renewal of the approval of the active substance

The approval of the active substance silthiofam is renewed as set out in Annex I.

Article 2

Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

Entry into force and date of application

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 July 2018.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2018.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Directive 2003/84/EC of 25 September 2003 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include flurtamone, flufenacet, iodosulfuron, dimethenamid-p, picoxystrobin, fosthiazate and silthiofam as active substances (OJ L 247, 30.9.2003, p. 20).

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(3)  Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1).

3

(4)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances (OJ L 153, 11.6.2011, p. 1).

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(5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012 of 18 September 2012 setting out the provisions necessary for the implementation of the renewal procedure for active substances, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 252, 19.9.2012, p. 26).

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(6)  EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), 2016. Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance silthiofam. EFSA Journal 2016;14(8):4574, 59 pp. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4574; Available online: www.efsa.europa.eu.

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(7)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1511 of 30 August 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances 1-methylcyclopropene, beta-cyfluthrin, chlorothalonil, chlorotoluron, cypermethrin, daminozide, deltamethrin, dimethenamid-p, flufenacet, flurtamone, forchlorfenuron, fosthiazate, indoxacarb, iprodione, MCPA, MCPB, silthiofam, thiophanate-methyl and tribenuron (OJ L 224, 31.8.2017, p. 115).

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ANNEX I

| Common Name, Identification Numbers | IUPAC Name | Purity (1) | Date of approval | Expiration of approval | Specific provisions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Silthiofam
  CAS No 175217-20-6
  CIPAC No 635 | N-allyl-4,5-dimethyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)thiophene-3-carboxamide | ≥ 980 g/kg | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2033 | For the implementation of the uniform principles, as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the renewal report on silthiofam and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.
  In their overall assessment Member States shall pay particular attention to:






  — | the protection of operators, |

Common Name, Identification Numbers

IUPAC Name

Purity (1)

Date of approval

Expiration of approval

Specific provisions

Silthiofam

CAS No 175217-20-6

CIPAC No 635

N-allyl-4,5-dimethyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)thiophene-3-carboxamide

≥ 980 g/kg

1 July 2018

30 June 2033

For the implementation of the uniform principles, as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the renewal report on silthiofam and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.

In their overall assessment Member States shall pay particular attention to:

—

the protection of operators,

| — | the protection of groundwater in vulnerable regions, |
| --- | --- |

—

the protection of groundwater in vulnerable regions,

| — | the protection of birds, mammals and earthworms. |
| --- | --- |

—

the protection of birds, mammals and earthworms.

Conditions of use shall include risk mitigation measures, where appropriate.

The applicant shall submit to the Commission, the Member States and the Authority confirmatory information as regards:

| 1. | the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater, when surface water or groundwater are abstracted for drinking water; |
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1.

the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater, when surface water or groundwater are abstracted for drinking water;

| 2. | the relevance of the metabolites M2 and M6 taking into account any relevant classification for silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), in particular as reprotoxic category 2. |
| --- | --- |

2.

the relevance of the metabolites M2 and M6 taking into account any relevant classification for silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), in particular as reprotoxic category 2.

The applicant shall submit the information mentioned in point (1) within two years after a guidance document on evaluation of the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater is made public by the Commission and the information requested under point (2) within one year after the publication in the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) webpage of the opinion adopted by the Committee for risk assessment of the ECHA in accordance with Article 37(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 with respect to silthiofam.

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(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.

(2)  Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).

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ANNEX II

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Part A, the entry 70 for Silthiofam is deleted; |
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(1)

in Part A, the entry 70 for Silthiofam is deleted;

| (2) | in Part B, the following entry is added:











  No | Common Name, Identification Numbers | IUPAC Name | Purity (1) | Date of approval | Expiration of approval | Specific provisions |
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| ‘121 | Silthiofam
  CAS No 175217-20-6
  CIPAC No 635 | N-allyl-4,5-dimethyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)thiophene-3-carboxamide | ≥ 980 g/kg | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2033 | For the implementation of the uniform principles, as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the renewal report on silthiofam and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.
  In their overall assessment Member States shall pay particular attention to:






  — | the protection of operators, |

(2)

in Part B, the following entry is added:

No

Common Name, Identification Numbers

IUPAC Name

Purity (1)

Date of approval

Expiration of approval

Specific provisions

‘121

Silthiofam

CAS No 175217-20-6

CIPAC No 635

N-allyl-4,5-dimethyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)thiophene-3-carboxamide

≥ 980 g/kg

1 July 2018

30 June 2033

For the implementation of the uniform principles, as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the renewal report on silthiofam and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.

In their overall assessment Member States shall pay particular attention to:

—

the protection of operators,

| — | the protection of groundwater in vulnerable regions, |
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—

the protection of groundwater in vulnerable regions,

| — | the protection of birds, mammals and earthworms. |
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—

the protection of birds, mammals and earthworms.

Conditions of use shall include risk mitigation measures, where appropriate.

The applicant shall submit to the Commission, the Member States and the Authority confirmatory information as regards:

| 1. | the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater, when surface water or groundwater are abstracted for drinking water; |
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1.

the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater, when surface water or groundwater are abstracted for drinking water;

| 2. | the relevance of the metabolites M2 and M6 taking into account any relevant classification for silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, in particular as reprotoxic category 2. |
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2.

the relevance of the metabolites M2 and M6 taking into account any relevant classification for silthiofam in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, in particular as reprotoxic category 2.

The applicant shall submit the information mentioned in point (1) within two years after a guidance document on evaluation of the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater is made public by the Commission and the information requested under point (2) within one year after the publication in the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) webpage of the opinion adopted by the Committee for risk assessment of the ECHA in accordance with Article 37(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 with respect to silthiofam.’

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(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/711

of 14 May 2018

amending Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1),

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 of 18 January 2016 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 (2), and in particular Article 20(b) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 lists vessels designated by the United Nations Sanctions Committee in accordance with paragraph 11 of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2146 (2014). Those vessels are subject to a number of prohibitions under Regulation (EU) 2016/44, including the prohibition to load, transport or discharge crude oil from Libya and to access ports in the territory of the Union. |
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(1)

Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 lists vessels designated by the United Nations Sanctions Committee in accordance with paragraph 11 of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2146 (2014). Those vessels are subject to a number of prohibitions under Regulation (EU) 2016/44, including the prohibition to load, transport or discharge crude oil from Libya and to access ports in the territory of the Union.

| (2) | On 18 April 2018 and 29 April 2018, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) updated the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures. Therefore, Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should be amended accordingly. |
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(2)

On 18 April 2018 and 29 April 2018, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) updated the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures. Therefore, Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should be amended accordingly.

| (3) | In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately, |
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(3)

In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 is amended as set out 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, 14 May 2018.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Head of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments

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(1)  
  OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.

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(2)  
  OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 1.

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ANNEX

In Annex V to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 the following entries are deleted:

| ‘(a) | 1. | Name: NADINE. Listed pursuant to paragraphs 10(a) and 10(b) of resolution 2146 (2014), as extended and modified by paragraph 2 of resolution 2362 (2017) (prohibition to load, transport or discharge; prohibition to enter ports). Pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 2146, this designation was renewed by the Committee on 18 January 2018 and is valid until 17 April 2018, unless terminated earlier by the Committee pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 2146. Flag State: Palau. Additional information: Listed on 21 July 2017. IMO: 8900878. As of 19 January 2018, the vessel was located near the coast of Muscat, Oman, outside its territorial waters. |
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‘(a)

1.

| (b) | 2. | Name: Lynn S. Listed pursuant to paragraphs 10(a) and 10 (b) of resolution 2146 (2014), as extended and modified by paragraph 2 of resolution 2362 (2017) (prohibition to load, transport or discharge; prohibition to enter ports). Pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 2146, this designation was renewed by the Committee on 26 January 2018 (previous extension valid until 29 January 2018) and is valid until 28 April 2018, unless terminated earlier by the Committee pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 2146. Flag State: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Additional information: Listed on 2 August 2017. IMO: 8706349. As of 6 October 2017, the vessel was located in the territorial waters of Lebanon, when it set sail heading West.’ |
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(b)

2.

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/712

of 14 May 2018

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1), 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | On 21 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 (1) establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC). |
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(1)

On 21 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 (1) establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC).

| (2) | On 13 November 2017, the Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy. |
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(2)

On 13 November 2017, the Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy.

| (3) | On 20 November 2017, the Council adopted conclusions on the Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council: Resilience, Deterrence and Defence: Building strong cybersecurity for the EU. |
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(3)

On 20 November 2017, the Council adopted conclusions on the Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council: Resilience, Deterrence and Defence: Building strong cybersecurity for the EU.

| (4) | On 6 February 2018, the ESDC Steering Committee agreed that the ESDC should take the responsibility to form a Cyber Education, Training, Evaluation and Exercise (ETEE) platform, while noting the need to ensure complementarity with other Union efforts and initiatives. |
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(4)

On 6 February 2018, the ESDC Steering Committee agreed that the ESDC should take the responsibility to form a Cyber Education, Training, Evaluation and Exercise (ETEE) platform, while noting the need to ensure complementarity with other Union efforts and initiatives.

| (5) | While the staff of the ESDC consists mainly of secondees, it may be necessary to fill some of the posts of cyber security training managers by contracted staff in order to allow for the rapid build-up of the Cyber ETEE platform when no national expert has been identified. |
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(5)

While the staff of the ESDC consists mainly of secondees, it may be necessary to fill some of the posts of cyber security training managers by contracted staff in order to allow for the rapid build-up of the Cyber ETEE platform when no national expert has been identified.

| (6) | A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 should therefore be established. |
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(6)

A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 should therefore be established.

| (7) | Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(7)

Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 3, the following point is added:






  ‘(k) | to provide Member States' and Union administrations with knowledgeable personnel familiar with Union policies, institutions, procedures and best practices in the field of cyber security and defence.’; |
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(1)

in Article 3, the following point is added:

‘(k)

| (2) | in Article 4(2), the following point is added:






  ‘(h) | cyber awareness and advanced level courses, including in support of CSDP missions and operations.’; |
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(2)

in Article 4(2), the following point is added:

‘(h)

| (3) | Article 13(1)(c) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(c) | contracted staff when no national expert has been identified for the position of administrative and financial expert or for positions of cyber security training manager and following approval by the Steering Committee.’; |
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(3)

Article 13(1)(c) is replaced by the following:

‘(c)

| (4) | Article 16(2) is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC during the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 shall be EUR 1 308 164,00.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC for subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.’. |
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(4)

Article 16(2) is replaced by the following:

‘2.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC during the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 shall be EUR 1 308 164,00.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC for subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.’.

Article 2

Entry into force

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2018.

For the Council

The President

E. ZAHARIEVA

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 of 21 December 2016 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and repealing Decision 2013/189/CFSP (OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 60).

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/713

of 14 May 2018

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333. |
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(1)

On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

| (2) | On 18 April 2018 and 29 April 2018, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) updated the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures. |
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(2)

On 18 April 2018 and 29 April 2018, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) updated the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures.

| (3) | Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(3)

Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2018.

For the Council

The President

E. ZAHARIEVA

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(1)  
  OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.

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ANNEX

In section B (Entities) of Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, entry 1 (concerning the vessel Nadine) and entry 2 (concerning the vessel Lynn S) are deleted.

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