# Official Journal L 170/2010

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 536 July 2010 |

ISSN 1725-2555

doi:10.3000/17252555.L_2010.170.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 170

English edition

Legislation

Volume 536 July 2010

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 588/2010 of 5 July 2010 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Soprèssa Vicentina (PDO)) | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 589/2010 of 5 July 2010 amending Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 as regards catch limits for the fisheries on sandeel in EU waters of IIIa and EU waters of IIa and IV | 7 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 590/2010 of 5 July 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 establishing the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community (
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  ) | 9 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 591/2010 of 5 July 2010 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 31 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 592/2010 of 5 July 2010 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EC) No 877/2009 for the 2009/10 marketing year | 33 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | | 2010/375/EU |
| | * | Commission Decision of 18 June 2010 on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons allowed for essential or critical laboratory and analytical uses in the Union in 2010 under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer
  (notified under document C(2010) 3850) | 35 |
| | | 2010/376/EU |
| | * | Commission Decision of 2 July 2010 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for certain products in the sleep environment of children pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council | 39 |
| | | RULES OF PROCEDURE |
| | * | Amendments to the Practice Directions to parties | 49 |
| | * | Amendments to the Instructions to the Registrar of the General Court | 53 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 588/2010 of 5 July 2010 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Soprèssa Vicentina (PDO))

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 589/2010 of 5 July 2010 amending Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 as regards catch limits for the fisheries on sandeel in EU waters of IIIa and EU waters of IIa and IV

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 590/2010 of 5 July 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 establishing the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community (
  1
  )

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9

Commission Regulation (EU) No 591/2010 of 5 July 2010 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

31

Commission Regulation (EU) No 592/2010 of 5 July 2010 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EC) No 877/2009 for the 2009/10 marketing year

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DECISIONS

2010/375/EU

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Commission Decision of 18 June 2010 on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons allowed for essential or critical laboratory and analytical uses in the Union in 2010 under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer
  (notified under document C(2010) 3850)

(notified under document C(2010) 3850)

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2010/376/EU

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Commission Decision of 2 July 2010 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for certain products in the sleep environment of children pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

39

RULES OF PROCEDURE

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Amendments to the Practice Directions to parties

49

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Amendments to the Instructions to the Registrar of the General Court

53

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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 REGULATION (EU) No 588/2010

of 5 July 2010

approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Soprèssa Vicentina (PDO))

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second sentence of Article 9(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | By virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’, registered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 492/2003 (3). |
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(1)

By virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’, registered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 492/2003 (3).

| (2) | The proposed amendment to the specification concerns the marking of the pigs used as the raw material. |
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(2)

The proposed amendment to the specification concerns the marking of the pigs used as the raw material.

| (3) | The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since the amendment is a minor one within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission can approve it without recourse to the procedure laid down in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the said Regulation, |
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(3)

The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since the amendment is a minor one within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission can approve it without recourse to the procedure laid down in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the said Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 2

The updated Single Document is set out in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following 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, 5 July 2010.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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(1)  
  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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(2)  
  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11.

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(3)  
  OJ L 73, 19.3.2003, p. 3.

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ANNEX I

In the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ the following amendment is approved:

in Article 2, ‘Description of the product’, point 2.1.3, ‘Age at slaughter’, ‘or on the ear’ is added:

‘The minimum slaughter age is nine months and may be verified on the basis of the data shown on the mark tattooed on their leg in the first 30 days following birth.’

is replaced by:

‘The minimum slaughter age is nine months and may be verified on the basis of the data shown on the mark tattooed on their leg or ear in the first 30 days following birth.’

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ANNEX II

SINGLE DOCUMENT

Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on protected geographical indications and protected designations of origin

‘SOPRÈSSA VICENTINA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0105-0145-10.8.2009

PGI ( ) PDO (X)

1.   Name

‘Soprèssa Vicentina’

2.   Member State or third country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

| Class 1.2: | Meat products |
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Class 1.2:

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in 1 applies

Description: ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ is an uncooked sausagemeat product contained in casings and matured, average or large in size, obtained by processing all the prime cuts of pigmeat.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

The raw material used to produce ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ is pigmeat which must come from animals born and reared on farms located in Vicenza province.

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

Meat meal may not be fed to the pigs from birth until the end of the growing-finishing phase, and feed prepared from animal material other than milk may not be given to the pigs during fattening.

Feed should preferably be in liquid form or consist of a mash to which water and, where possible, whey are added. To obtain good-quality fat cover, maximum linoleic acid content should be equivalent to 2 % of dry matter in the diet. Whey and buttermilk must not total more than 15 litres/head/day.

‘Buttermilk’ means the by-product of butter production and ‘whey’ the by-product of curds.

3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

Rearing of the pigs: the raw material used to produce ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ is pigmeat which must come from animals born and reared on farms located in Vicenza province.

The genetic characteristics of the animals that may be used must be those of pure breeds, or crossbreeds obtained without genetic manipulation, of traditional breeds such as Large White, Landrace and Duroc listed in the Italian national herd-book or non-Italian herd-books recognised by the Italian national herd-book and with aims that comply with the latter for the production of heavy pigs.

The pigs must be capable of achieving a considerable weight at the time of slaughter (130 kg deadweight).

The minimum age at slaughter is nine months. This may be verified on the basis of the data shown on the mark tattooed on their leg (or ear) in the first 30 days following birth. The housing and facilities on pig farms must be properly insulated and aired to ensure the correct temperature, optimal renewal of the air and the removal of harmful gases. Floor surfaces must be made of water-repellent, thermal and non-slip materials.

Given the type of feeding practised, all housing and facilities must satisfy anti-corrosion requirements.

Free range or semi-free range pigs may also be used.

Slaughter: the pigs must be slaughtered at establishments that hold the hygiene and health permits provided for by Italian and EU law and are located within the recognised PDO area.

Slaughtered pigs must weigh 130 kg deadweight or more.

Meat from pigs affected by evident myopathies (PSE, DFD, after-effects of previous manifest inflammatory and traumatic conditions) established by a veterinarian at the slaughterhouse may not be used for processing.

Processing of the meat: the meat must be processed and the product matured in establishments located within the defined area. Processing establishments must hold the health and hygiene permits provided for by Italian and EU law.

Recipe and ingredients: the production of ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ uses all the most valuable parts of the selected half-carcase, such as the leg, neck, shoulder, belly, neck fat and loin.

The added ingredients, permitted in the following maximum quantities, are:

| — | salt: 2 700 g/100 kg of mix, |
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salt: 2 700 g/100 kg of mix,

| — | 1⁄4 cracked pepper: 300 g/100 kg of mix, |
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1⁄4 cracked pepper: 300 g/100 kg of mix,

| — | mixture of finely ground herbs and spices (cinnamon, cloves and rosemary): 50 g/100 kg of mix, |
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mixture of finely ground herbs and spices (cinnamon, cloves and rosemary): 50 g/100 kg of mix,

| — | garlic: 100 g/100 kg of mix, |
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garlic: 100 g/100 kg of mix,

| — | sugars: 150 g/100 kg of mix, |
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sugars: 150 g/100 kg of mix,

| — | potassium nitrate within permitted limits, |
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potassium nitrate within permitted limits,

Production method: the production method is as follows:

| | The pig half-carcases are cut and the cuts are chilled at a temperature of between 0 °C and + 3 °C for 24 hours or more. They are then boned and trimmed and the nerves are removed. |
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The pig half-carcases are cut and the cuts are chilled at a temperature of between 0 °C and + 3 °C for 24 hours or more. They are then boned and trimmed and the nerves are removed.

| | The selected cuts are minced in a meat grinder fitted with perforated plates with holes between 6 mm and 7 mm in diameter. The premixed ingredients are added to the minced meat at a temperature of between + 3 °C and + 6 °C. Indigenous microbial cultures may be added to start fermentation. All the ingredients are then well mixed so that the fat combines with the lean until it borders on being homogenised. The resulting mixture is placed in natural gut casings with a diameter of 8 cm or more. |
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The selected cuts are minced in a meat grinder fitted with perforated plates with holes between 6 mm and 7 mm in diameter. The premixed ingredients are added to the minced meat at a temperature of between + 3 °C and + 6 °C. Indigenous microbial cultures may be added to start fermentation. All the ingredients are then well mixed so that the fat combines with the lean until it borders on being homogenised. The resulting mixture is placed in natural gut casings with a diameter of 8 cm or more.

| | The cased product is marketed at the following weights: 1-1,5 kg, 1,5-2,5 kg, 2,5-3,5 kg, 3,5-8 kg. |
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The cased product is marketed at the following weights: 1-1,5 kg, 1,5-2,5 kg, 2,5-3,5 kg, 3,5-8 kg.

Drying: the drying process comprises: (a) draining for 12 hours at 20-24 °C; (b) drying for four to five days at decreasing temperatures ranging from 22-24 °C to 12-14 °C.

Maturing: the maturing period for ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’, including draining and drying, depends on size:

| | 60 days or more for sizes between 1 and 1,5 kg; |
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60 days or more for sizes between 1 and 1,5 kg;

| | 80 days or more for sizes between 1,5 and 2,5 kg; |
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80 days or more for sizes between 1,5 and 2,5 kg;

| | 90 days or more for sizes between 2,5 and 3,5 kg; |
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90 days or more for sizes between 2,5 and 3,5 kg;

| | 120 days or more for sizes between 3,5 and 8 kg. |
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120 days or more for sizes between 3,5 and 8 kg.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

The name ‘Soprèssa Vicentina DOP’ is untranslatable and must appear on the label in clear, indelible letters.

The brand name ‘Soprèssa Vicentina DOP’ must be shown on the label in accordance with the instructions contained in the illustrated handbook: Annex A to the specification.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ covers Vicenza province in its entirety.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

The stages in the maturing process are affected by the air humidity conditions, which reflect temperature changes. These conditions give rise to the first- and second-stage fermentation undergone by the sausage.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

When placed on the market ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ has the following characteristics:

Physical characteristics

External appearance: cylindrical in shape, bound with colourless twine, which may be elasticated, fastened vertically and with a series of rings made of the same material, placed horizontally on top of the fastening along the entire length of the ‘Soprèssa’. Netting may not be used for binding. Where the product contains garlic, coloured twine may be used, although for the end section (eyelet) only. The rings, of which there must be at least three, are placed at intervals of 2-4 cm. The outer surface has a light-coloured patina which develops naturally during the maturing process.

Appearance on cutting: the meat appears dense and at the same time tender. Slices contain a mixture with fat globules distributed in a way that surrounds the pieces of meat so that the product remains soft, even after a lengthy maturing period. Slices are slightly dull in colour, with no clear distinguishing lines between fat and lean, and of medium-large grain.

Chemical characteristics

Total protein content: 15 % or more; fat content: between 30 % and 43 %; mineral salts (ash): between 3,5 % and 5 %; moisture content less than 55 %; pH between 5,4 and 6,2.

Microbiological characteristics

Mesophilic microbe content: prevalence of lactic bacteria and Micrococcaceae.

Organoleptic characteristics

| Aroma | : | spicy, possibly with fragrances of aromatic herbs, with or without garlic; |
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| Flavour | : | delicate, slightly sweet and peppery or garlicky; |
| Colour | : | pink, tending to red; |
| Consistency | : | medium-large grain, easy to chew. |

Aroma

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spicy, possibly with fragrances of aromatic herbs, with or without garlic;

Flavour

:

delicate, slightly sweet and peppery or garlicky;

Colour

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pink, tending to red;

Consistency

:

medium-large grain, easy to chew.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for a PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for a PGI)

There is, at all stages in its production, a close link between ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ and its environment.

In human terms, the product’s link with its environment is demonstrated by the fact that the area of production — known as the Vicentino — has traditionally been the home of numerous farmers and/or artisans who, by using characteristic methods for rearing pigs and processing and maturing their meat, created the ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’, a truly one-of-a-kind product whose method of preparation has remained almost unchanged over time.

Evidence of the link with the environment is to be found in the specific characteristics of the raw material, based on the products — traditional and consisting almost entirely of high-quality cereals grown locally — used for fattening the pigs.

Another link between the raw material and the local area lies in the use of whey from the cheese-making industry in the feed, which is preferably given in the form of a mash. This is a very long-standing practice, demonstrated by the fact that Vicenza province is a producer of two major PDO cheeses (Asiago and Grana Padano).

The whey is a by-product of the milk processing involved in the production of these two PDO cheeses.

This by-product is strongly marked by the properties of the milk and, in particular, by those of the process of separation of the substances that form the cheeses, logically giving rise to the elements that remain unused and thus characterise the whey.

Farms in the Vicentino use this type of whey because of the specific characteristics it imparts to the pigmeat and hence to the processed product subsequently manufactured.

The economic aspects connected with the use of whey, a feedingstuff with a very low concentration of nutritional substances owing to its very high water content, have always meant that the whey from these cheeses is used as feed on a strictly local basis, thus creating a tradition for using it in the diet of the pigs used for the production of ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’.

Evidence of the link with the environment is also to be found in the presence in Vicenza province of processors with small-scale slaughtering and processing establishments which use pigs from local farms and have continued over the years to employ traditional methods for producing ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ which are typical of the Vicentino’s farming customs.

The stages in the maturing process are affected by the air humidity conditions, which reflect temperature changes. These conditions give rise to the first- and second-stage fermentation undergone by the sausage.

This link with the natural and human environment has created a unique product whose special characteristics have distinguished, and continue to distinguish, the ‘Soprèssa’ produced in the Vicentino from similar sausage products from other areas, as demonstrated by the historical sources.

Reference to the publication of the specification

The Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for recognising ‘Soprèssa Vicentina’ as a protected designation of origin in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 73 of 28 March 2009.

The full text of the product specification is available on the following website: www.politicheagricole.it/DocumentiPubblicazioni/Search_Documenti_Elenco.htm?txtTipoDocumento=Disciplinare%20in%20esame%20UE&txtDocArgomento=Prodotti%20di%20Qualit%E0>Prodotti%20Dop,%20Igp%20e%20Stg

or via the home page of the Ministry for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it): click on ‘Prodotti di Qualità’ (on the left of the screen) then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE (Reg CE 510/2006)’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 589/2010

of 5 July 2010

amending Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 as regards catch limits for the fisheries on sandeel in EU waters of IIIa and EU waters of IIa and IV

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular Article 5(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Catch limits for sandeel in ICES IIa and IV are laid down in Annex IA of Regulation (EU) No 53/2010. |
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(1)

Catch limits for sandeel in ICES IIa and IV are laid down in Annex IA of Regulation (EU) No 53/2010.

| (2) | Pursuant to point 6 of Annex IID to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010, the Commission is to revise the total allowable catches (TAC) and quotas for 2010 for sandeel in those zones based on advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF). |
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(2)

Pursuant to point 6 of Annex IID to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010, the Commission is to revise the total allowable catches (TAC) and quotas for 2010 for sandeel in those zones based on advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF).

| (3) | The STECF indicates that the function laid down in point 6 of Annex IID to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 would indicate a TAC of up to 400 000 tonnes. |
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(3)

The STECF indicates that the function laid down in point 6 of Annex IID to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 would indicate a TAC of up to 400 000 tonnes.

| (4) | Sandeel is a North Sea stock which is shared with Norway but which is currently not jointly managed. The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with consultations with Norway pursuant to the provisions of the agreed record of conclusions of fisheries consultations between the European Commission and Norway of 26 January 2010. In consequence, the European Union share of that part of the TAC that can be caught in EU waters of ICES zones IIa and IV should be fixed at 90 % of 400 000 tonnes. |
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(4)

Sandeel is a North Sea stock which is shared with Norway but which is currently not jointly managed. The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with consultations with Norway pursuant to the provisions of the agreed record of conclusions of fisheries consultations between the European Commission and Norway of 26 January 2010. In consequence, the European Union share of that part of the TAC that can be caught in EU waters of ICES zones IIa and IV should be fixed at 90 % of 400 000 tonnes.

| (5) | Following negotiations with Norway, the amount allocated to Norway from the EU’s share of the TAC should be increased from 20 000 tonnes to 27 500 tonnes in exchange for fishing opportunities on other species in Norwegian waters. |
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(5)

Following negotiations with Norway, the amount allocated to Norway from the EU’s share of the TAC should be increased from 20 000 tonnes to 27 500 tonnes in exchange for fishing opportunities on other species in Norwegian waters.

| (6) | The Scientific Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries recommends that the TAC should be increased by 4,23 % to cover EU waters of ICES zone IIIa. |
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(6)

The Scientific Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries recommends that the TAC should be increased by 4,23 % to cover EU waters of ICES zone IIIa.

| (7) | Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(7)

Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following 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, 5 July 2010.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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  OJ L 21, 26.1.2010, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 is amended as follows:

The entry concerning the species sandeel in EU waters of IIIa and EU waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following:

| Species | : | Sandeel

  Ammodytidae |
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Species

:

Sandeel

Ammodytidae

| Zone | : | EU waters of IIIa, EU waters of IIa and IV (1)

  SAN/2A3A4. |
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Zone

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EU waters of IIIa, EU waters of IIa and IV (1)

SAN/2A3A4.

Denmark

327 250  (2)

United Kingdom

7 153  (3)

Germany

500  (4)

Sweden

12 017  (5)

EU

346 920  (6)

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.

Norway

27 500  (7)

Faeroes

2 500

TAC

376 920

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(1)  Excluding waters within 6 miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

(2)  Of which no more than 311 289 tonnes may be fished in EU waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EU waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

(3)  Of which no more than 6 804 tonnes may be fished in EU waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EU waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

(4)  Of which no more than 476 tonnes may be fished in EU waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EU waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).

(5)  Of which no more than 11 431 tonnes may be fished in EU waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EU waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).

(6)  Of which no more than 330 000 tonnes may be fished in EU waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EU waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).

(7)  To be taken in ICES zone IV.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 590/2010

of 5 July 2010

amending Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 establishing the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community

(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 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2005 on the establishment of a Community list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union and on informing air transport passengers of the identity of the operating air carrier, and repealing Article 9 of Directive 2004/36/CE (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 of 22 March 2006 established the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the European Union referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 (2). |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 of 22 March 2006 established the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the European Union referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 (2).

| (2) | In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, some Member States communicated to the Commission information that is relevant in the context of updating the Community list. Relevant information was also communicated by third countries. On this basis, the Community list should be updated. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, some Member States communicated to the Commission information that is relevant in the context of updating the Community list. Relevant information was also communicated by third countries. On this basis, the Community list should be updated.

| (3) | The Commission informed all air carriers concerned either directly or, when this was not practicable, through the authorities responsible for their regulatory oversight, indicating the essential facts and considerations which would form the basis for a decision to impose on them an operating ban within the European Union or to modify the conditions of an operating ban imposed on an air carrier which is included in the Community list. |
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(3)

The Commission informed all air carriers concerned either directly or, when this was not practicable, through the authorities responsible for their regulatory oversight, indicating the essential facts and considerations which would form the basis for a decision to impose on them an operating ban within the European Union or to modify the conditions of an operating ban imposed on an air carrier which is included in the Community list.

| (4) | Opportunity was given by the Commission to the air carriers concerned to consult the documents provided by Member States, to submit written comments and to make an oral presentation to the Commission within 10 working days and to the Air Safety Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (3). |
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(4)

Opportunity was given by the Commission to the air carriers concerned to consult the documents provided by Member States, to submit written comments and to make an oral presentation to the Commission within 10 working days and to the Air Safety Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (3).

| (5) | The authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight over the air carriers concerned have been consulted by the Commission as well as, in specific cases, by some Member States. |
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(5)

The authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight over the air carriers concerned have been consulted by the Commission as well as, in specific cases, by some Member States.

| (6) | The Air Safety Committee has heard presentations by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Commission about the technical assistance projects carried out in countries affected by Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. It has been informed about the requests for further technical assistance and cooperation to improve the administrative and technical capability of civil aviation authorities with a view to resolving any non compliance with applicable international standards. |
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(6)

The Air Safety Committee has heard presentations by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Commission about the technical assistance projects carried out in countries affected by Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. It has been informed about the requests for further technical assistance and cooperation to improve the administrative and technical capability of civil aviation authorities with a view to resolving any non compliance with applicable international standards.

| (7) | The Air Safety Committee has also been informed about enforcement actions taken by EASA and Member States to ensure the continuing airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft registered in the European Union and operated by air carriers certified by civil aviation authorities of third countries. |
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(7)

The Air Safety Committee has also been informed about enforcement actions taken by EASA and Member States to ensure the continuing airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft registered in the European Union and operated by air carriers certified by civil aviation authorities of third countries.

| (8) | Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(8)

Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.

European Union carriers

European Union carriers

| (9) | Following information resulting from SAFA ramp checks carried out on aircraft of certain European Union air carriers, as well as area specific inspections and audits carried out by their national aviation authorities, some Member States have taken certain enforcement measures. They informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about these measures: the competent authorities of the UK revoked the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of the air carrier Trans Euro Air Limited on 6 April 2010 and suspended the AOC of MK Airlines on 12 April 2010; the competent authorities of Spain suspended the AOC and the operating licence of the air carrier Baleares Link Express on 9 June 2010; the competent authorities of Slovakia revoked the operating licence of the air carrier Seagle Air on 11 December 2009 and that of Air Slovakia on 3 May 2010. |
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(9)

Following information resulting from SAFA ramp checks carried out on aircraft of certain European Union air carriers, as well as area specific inspections and audits carried out by their national aviation authorities, some Member States have taken certain enforcement measures. They informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about these measures: the competent authorities of the UK revoked the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of the air carrier Trans Euro Air Limited on 6 April 2010 and suspended the AOC of MK Airlines on 12 April 2010; the competent authorities of Spain suspended the AOC and the operating licence of the air carrier Baleares Link Express on 9 June 2010; the competent authorities of Slovakia revoked the operating licence of the air carrier Seagle Air on 11 December 2009 and that of Air Slovakia on 3 May 2010.

Air Algérie

Air Algérie

| (10) | On the basis of an analysis of the results of SAFA inspections carried out on aircraft operated by Air Algérie into the EU since January 2009, the Commission entered into consultations with the competent authorities of Algeria on 7 December 2009 and 5 February 2010 in order to resolve the findings in the areas of safety of cargo on board, airworthiness and operations of the aircraft and flight crew licences. |
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(10)

On the basis of an analysis of the results of SAFA inspections carried out on aircraft operated by Air Algérie into the EU since January 2009, the Commission entered into consultations with the competent authorities of Algeria on 7 December 2009 and 5 February 2010 in order to resolve the findings in the areas of safety of cargo on board, airworthiness and operations of the aircraft and flight crew licences.

| (11) | In their reply of 15 March 2010, the competent authorities of Algeria provided information concerning actions taken following ramp inspections in order to address the detected non-compliances. |
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(11)

In their reply of 15 March 2010, the competent authorities of Algeria provided information concerning actions taken following ramp inspections in order to address the detected non-compliances.

| (12) | The Commission sent further requests for information on 6 May 2010. The competent authorities submitted additional information on 27 May 2010. Following a meeting with the competent authorities of Algeria, the air carrier as well as the competent authorities of France and EASA on 9 June 2010, the competent authorities of Algeria committed themselves to provide complementary information before the meeting of the Air Safety Committee, including a list of surveillance activities carried out by this authority on Air Algérie. Information was sent on 18 June 2010. Also, these authorities undertook to submit shortly a detailed corrective action plan including a time-table for its verification and completion. In parallel, upon request of the air carrier, the competent authorities of France have developed an initiative to raise awareness and provide training in the framework of the EU SAFA programme. |
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(12)

The Commission sent further requests for information on 6 May 2010. The competent authorities submitted additional information on 27 May 2010. Following a meeting with the competent authorities of Algeria, the air carrier as well as the competent authorities of France and EASA on 9 June 2010, the competent authorities of Algeria committed themselves to provide complementary information before the meeting of the Air Safety Committee, including a list of surveillance activities carried out by this authority on Air Algérie. Information was sent on 18 June 2010. Also, these authorities undertook to submit shortly a detailed corrective action plan including a time-table for its verification and completion. In parallel, upon request of the air carrier, the competent authorities of France have developed an initiative to raise awareness and provide training in the framework of the EU SAFA programme.

| (13) | In order to develop a continuous monitoring of the safety performance of the air carrier, the Commission requested the competent authorities of Algeria to also send monthly reports on their surveillance activities in the areas of continuing airworthiness, maintenance and operations on Air Algérie including on the verification of implementation of the corrective action plan which has to be submitted. The Commission encourages the competent authorities of Algeria to pursue their efforts to enhance compliance with the applicable safety standards. |
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(13)

In order to develop a continuous monitoring of the safety performance of the air carrier, the Commission requested the competent authorities of Algeria to also send monthly reports on their surveillance activities in the areas of continuing airworthiness, maintenance and operations on Air Algérie including on the verification of implementation of the corrective action plan which has to be submitted. The Commission encourages the competent authorities of Algeria to pursue their efforts to enhance compliance with the applicable safety standards.

| (14) | In the meantime, Member States shall verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 to ensure that the number of inspections of Air Algérie will be intensified in order to provide the basis for reassessment of this case during the next Air Safety Committee meeting which is to take place in November 2010. |
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(14)

In the meantime, Member States shall verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 to ensure that the number of inspections of Air Algérie will be intensified in order to provide the basis for reassessment of this case during the next Air Safety Committee meeting which is to take place in November 2010.

Air Bangladesh

Air Bangladesh

| (15) | The Commission informed the Air Safety Committee on the results of a technical assistance mission carried out by the European Aviation Safety Agency to the People's Republic of Bangladesh following the ICAO USOAP Audit, conducted in May 2009. The ICAO USOAP Audit resulted in a Significant Safety Concern regarding aircraft operations, certification, and supervision exercised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB). It was noted during the mission that the CAAB had made clear efforts at every level to implement a corrective action plan and had demonstrated a strong commitment to overcome the safety issues highlighted by the ICAO audit. Whilst the Commission welcomes these encouraging moves it will continue to closely monitor the progress the CAAB make with the implementation of their corrective action plan to ensure the current safety deficiencies are addressed without undue delay. |
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(15)

The Commission informed the Air Safety Committee on the results of a technical assistance mission carried out by the European Aviation Safety Agency to the People's Republic of Bangladesh following the ICAO USOAP Audit, conducted in May 2009. The ICAO USOAP Audit resulted in a Significant Safety Concern regarding aircraft operations, certification, and supervision exercised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB). It was noted during the mission that the CAAB had made clear efforts at every level to implement a corrective action plan and had demonstrated a strong commitment to overcome the safety issues highlighted by the ICAO audit. Whilst the Commission welcomes these encouraging moves it will continue to closely monitor the progress the CAAB make with the implementation of their corrective action plan to ensure the current safety deficiencies are addressed without undue delay.

| (16) | During the mission the CAAB informed that team that a B747-269B, with registration S2-ADT, had been removed from the Bangladeshi Register, and that the operator Air Bangladesh no longer existed. The CAAB officially communicated this fact to the Commission on 16 May 2010. |
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(16)

During the mission the CAAB informed that team that a B747-269B, with registration S2-ADT, had been removed from the Bangladeshi Register, and that the operator Air Bangladesh no longer existed. The CAAB officially communicated this fact to the Commission on 16 May 2010.

| (17) | In view of the above, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that the aforementioned air carrier should be removed from Annex B. |
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(17)

In view of the above, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that the aforementioned air carrier should be removed from Annex B.

Blue Wing Airlines

Blue Wing Airlines

| (18) | There is verified evidence of serious deficiencies involving the air carrier Blue Wing Airlines certified in Suriname, as demonstrated by a series of recent accidents and deficiencies reported in ramp inspections carried out by Member States. |
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(18)

There is verified evidence of serious deficiencies involving the air carrier Blue Wing Airlines certified in Suriname, as demonstrated by a series of recent accidents and deficiencies reported in ramp inspections carried out by Member States.

| (19) | Blue Wing Airlines was involved in an accident on 3 April 2008 with 19 fatalities, another accident on 15 October 2009 which lead to injuries, and a last accident on 15 May 2010 with 8 fatalities. The overall number of accidents experienced by this air carrier in the last two years raises serious safety concerns whilst it has been impossible to learn the lessons of the previous accidents in the absence of any official accident investigation report. |
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(19)

Blue Wing Airlines was involved in an accident on 3 April 2008 with 19 fatalities, another accident on 15 October 2009 which lead to injuries, and a last accident on 15 May 2010 with 8 fatalities. The overall number of accidents experienced by this air carrier in the last two years raises serious safety concerns whilst it has been impossible to learn the lessons of the previous accidents in the absence of any official accident investigation report.

| (20) | In addition, there is verified evidence of serious non-compliances with the specific safety standards established by the Chicago Convention, as revealed by the deficiencies observed by the competent authorities of France in a recent ramp inspection (4) carried out in the framework of the SAFA programme. |
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(20)

In addition, there is verified evidence of serious non-compliances with the specific safety standards established by the Chicago Convention, as revealed by the deficiencies observed by the competent authorities of France in a recent ramp inspection (4) carried out in the framework of the SAFA programme.

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| (21) | The competent authorities of France (DGAC) invited the competent authorities of Suriname and Blue Wing Airlines to provide the necessary guarantees on the safety of the operations of this carrier. Since neither the response of the competent authorities of Suriname nor of Blue Wing Airlines permitted to identify the root cause of the accidents and the safety deficiencies observed in ramp inspections and to prevent their reoccurrence, the DGAC decided to impose exceptional measures banning all activities of Blue Wing Airlines over the French territory as from 1 June 2010 and undertook to inform immediately the Commission pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. |
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(21)

The competent authorities of France (DGAC) invited the competent authorities of Suriname and Blue Wing Airlines to provide the necessary guarantees on the safety of the operations of this carrier. Since neither the response of the competent authorities of Suriname nor of Blue Wing Airlines permitted to identify the root cause of the accidents and the safety deficiencies observed in ramp inspections and to prevent their reoccurrence, the DGAC decided to impose exceptional measures banning all activities of Blue Wing Airlines over the French territory as from 1 June 2010 and undertook to inform immediately the Commission pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006.

| (22) | The Commission initiated immediately the consultations with the competent authorities of Suriname and Blue Wing Airlines with the view to decide urgently on the extension of the measures taken by France to the European Union at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee. The Commission and Member States heard Blue Wing Airlines assisted by its competent authority on 25 June 2010. Neither the responses of the competent authorities of Suriname nor that of Blue Wing Airlines enabled the identification of the root causes of the accidents, nor of the safety deficiencies observed in ramp inspections, nor the prevention of their reoccurrence. |
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(22)

The Commission initiated immediately the consultations with the competent authorities of Suriname and Blue Wing Airlines with the view to decide urgently on the extension of the measures taken by France to the European Union at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee. The Commission and Member States heard Blue Wing Airlines assisted by its competent authority on 25 June 2010. Neither the responses of the competent authorities of Suriname nor that of Blue Wing Airlines enabled the identification of the root causes of the accidents, nor of the safety deficiencies observed in ramp inspections, nor the prevention of their reoccurrence.

| (23) | Given the prior performance of the air carrier, which had already been previously subject to a operating ban within the EU (5), (6), the number and gravity of accidents suffered by this air carrier, the safety deficiencies detected and their repetitiveness, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that the continuation of operations of this air carrier into the EU would constitute a serious risk to safety which cannot be satisfactorily resolved by the measures taken by a Member State pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 and that therefore the air carrier Blue Wing Airlines should be added to Annex A. |
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(23)

Given the prior performance of the air carrier, which had already been previously subject to a operating ban within the EU (5), (6), the number and gravity of accidents suffered by this air carrier, the safety deficiencies detected and their repetitiveness, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that the continuation of operations of this air carrier into the EU would constitute a serious risk to safety which cannot be satisfactorily resolved by the measures taken by a Member State pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 and that therefore the air carrier Blue Wing Airlines should be added to Annex A.

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Air carriers from Albania

Air carriers from Albania

| (24) | Further to the presentations made by the competent authorities of Albania at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee in March 2010 and pursuant to the provisions of Regulation No 273/2010 (7), the Commission, assisted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), continued actively the consultations with the competent authorities of Albania to follow-up the results of the comprehensive standardisation inspection of Albania made in January 2010. The final report of this inspection, issued on 7 March 2010, revealed significant deficiencies in all areas audited that needed to be immediately remedied. |
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(24)

Further to the presentations made by the competent authorities of Albania at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee in March 2010 and pursuant to the provisions of Regulation No 273/2010 (7), the Commission, assisted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), continued actively the consultations with the competent authorities of Albania to follow-up the results of the comprehensive standardisation inspection of Albania made in January 2010. The final report of this inspection, issued on 7 March 2010, revealed significant deficiencies in all areas audited that needed to be immediately remedied.

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| (25) | EASA informed that the DGCA had presented a comprehensive action plan that was found acceptable and agreed on 29 April 2010. This plan foresees a series of remedial actions to be implemented progressively until the end of 2011, with immediate actions to address the safety deficiencies. |
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(25)

EASA informed that the DGCA had presented a comprehensive action plan that was found acceptable and agreed on 29 April 2010. This plan foresees a series of remedial actions to be implemented progressively until the end of 2011, with immediate actions to address the safety deficiencies.

| (26) | Moreover, the competent authorities of Italy have embarked on a comprehensive twinning project with the competent authorities of Albania which should start in September 2010 to assist these authorities to build its technical and administrative capacity. |
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(26)

Moreover, the competent authorities of Italy have embarked on a comprehensive twinning project with the competent authorities of Albania which should start in September 2010 to assist these authorities to build its technical and administrative capacity.

| (27) | The consultations which were held on 28 May 2010 with the competent authorities of Albania and EASA with the participation of the competent authorities of Italy confirmed that the implementation of this action plan is in progress and in line with its schedule. A first series of actions was completed representing a major change to the previous system: an independent Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) was established and is operational since May 2010; the newly established ACAA revoked all previous derogations granted to the industry and ascertained to the undertakings that failure to comply with the applicable legislation by 1 June 2010 would expose them to enforcement actions such as suspension, limitation or revocation of the approvals they held. The ACAA was invited to the Air Safety Committee to report on the recertification of air carriers. |
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(27)

The consultations which were held on 28 May 2010 with the competent authorities of Albania and EASA with the participation of the competent authorities of Italy confirmed that the implementation of this action plan is in progress and in line with its schedule. A first series of actions was completed representing a major change to the previous system: an independent Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) was established and is operational since May 2010; the newly established ACAA revoked all previous derogations granted to the industry and ascertained to the undertakings that failure to comply with the applicable legislation by 1 June 2010 would expose them to enforcement actions such as suspension, limitation or revocation of the approvals they held. The ACAA was invited to the Air Safety Committee to report on the recertification of air carriers.

| (28) | The ACAA was heard by the Air Safety Committee on 21 June 2010 and confirmed that Belle Air and Albanian Airlines were duly recertified in June 2010 in compliance with the applicable safety rules. They also informed that the AOC of Star Airways was suspended. Furthermore, ACAA committed to refrain from issuing further AOCs until further notice. |
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(28)

The ACAA was heard by the Air Safety Committee on 21 June 2010 and confirmed that Belle Air and Albanian Airlines were duly recertified in June 2010 in compliance with the applicable safety rules. They also informed that the AOC of Star Airways was suspended. Furthermore, ACAA committed to refrain from issuing further AOCs until further notice.

| (29) | ACAA is urged to take the necessary actions to continue to implement effectively and timely the action plan agreed with EASA, with priority to the resolution of the deficiencies identified that raise safety concerns if not promptly corrected. The ACAA is invited in particular to speed up its capacity building and to ensure the safety oversight of all air carriers certified in Albania in accordance with the applicable safety regulations and to take enforcement measures as necessary. |
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(29)

ACAA is urged to take the necessary actions to continue to implement effectively and timely the action plan agreed with EASA, with priority to the resolution of the deficiencies identified that raise safety concerns if not promptly corrected. The ACAA is invited in particular to speed up its capacity building and to ensure the safety oversight of all air carriers certified in Albania in accordance with the applicable safety regulations and to take enforcement measures as necessary.

| (30) | ACAA committed to report periodically on the progress made in the implementation of its corrective action plan. The Commission, assisted by EASA, and with the support of Member States, will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the actions undertaken by ACAA and the safety performance of air carriers licensed in Albania. |
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(30)

ACAA committed to report periodically on the progress made in the implementation of its corrective action plan. The Commission, assisted by EASA, and with the support of Member States, will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the actions undertaken by ACAA and the safety performance of air carriers licensed in Albania.

Air carriers from the Kingdom of Cambodia

Air carriers from the Kingdom of Cambodia

| (31) | The competent authorities of Cambodia (SSCA) informed of further progress in the implementation of their corrective action plan established to remedy the deficiencies identified by ICAO during the audit carried out in 2007 in the framework of its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. |
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(31)

The competent authorities of Cambodia (SSCA) informed of further progress in the implementation of their corrective action plan established to remedy the deficiencies identified by ICAO during the audit carried out in 2007 in the framework of its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme.

| (32) | The ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) which was conducted from 26 to 29 October 2009 confirmed some progress as the lack of effective implementation of ICAO Standards was evaluated in October 2009 at 58 % down from 71 % in 2007. However the mission also concluded on the need to continue the effective implementation of all corrective actions, notably with regard to the organisation of the SSCA and its capacity building. |
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(32)

The ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) which was conducted from 26 to 29 October 2009 confirmed some progress as the lack of effective implementation of ICAO Standards was evaluated in October 2009 at 58 % down from 71 % in 2007. However the mission also concluded on the need to continue the effective implementation of all corrective actions, notably with regard to the organisation of the SSCA and its capacity building.

| (33) | The SSCA reported that the remaining air carriers licensed in Cambodia have had their Air Operator Certificate (AOC) been either suspended or revoked. In particular, the AOC of Helicopter Cambodia expired on 15 October 2009 and was not renewed; the AOC of Sokha Airlines was revoked on 27 October 2009; the AOCs of Angkor Airways and PMT Air were revoked on 21 April 2010. As a consequence, ICAO removed the significant safety concern pertaining to the air carriers licensed in the Kingdom of Cambodia (8). |
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(33)

The SSCA reported that the remaining air carriers licensed in Cambodia have had their Air Operator Certificate (AOC) been either suspended or revoked. In particular, the AOC of Helicopter Cambodia expired on 15 October 2009 and was not renewed; the AOC of Sokha Airlines was revoked on 27 October 2009; the AOCs of Angkor Airways and PMT Air were revoked on 21 April 2010. As a consequence, ICAO removed the significant safety concern pertaining to the air carriers licensed in the Kingdom of Cambodia (8).

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| (34) | The SSCA also informed that Siem Reap International Airways, whose AOC is suspended, has been engaged in a recertification process since January 2009. The SSCA stated that the air carrier was given an additional period of 4 months to complete the process, failing which its AOC should be revoked. Given the uncertainty about the situation of Siem Reap International Airways, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this air carrier should remain in Annex A. |
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(34)

The SSCA also informed that Siem Reap International Airways, whose AOC is suspended, has been engaged in a recertification process since January 2009. The SSCA stated that the air carrier was given an additional period of 4 months to complete the process, failing which its AOC should be revoked. Given the uncertainty about the situation of Siem Reap International Airways, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this air carrier should remain in Annex A.

| (35) | The Commission takes note of the enforcement measures undertaken by the SSCA and of the progress in the implementation of the corrective action plan aiming at resolving the deficiencies identified by ICAO and is ready to support the capacity building of the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Cambodia through dedicated technical assistance. |
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(35)

The Commission takes note of the enforcement measures undertaken by the SSCA and of the progress in the implementation of the corrective action plan aiming at resolving the deficiencies identified by ICAO and is ready to support the capacity building of the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Cambodia through dedicated technical assistance.

Air carriers from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Air carriers from the Democratic Republic of Congo

| (36) | All air carriers certified in the Democratic Republic of Congo are subject to an operational ban within the EU and listed in Annex A. The Commission received information that the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have issued an Air Operator Certificate to the air carrier Congo Express. The Commission entered into consultations with the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to obtain confirmation of this information. These authorities did not reply. |
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(36)

All air carriers certified in the Democratic Republic of Congo are subject to an operational ban within the EU and listed in Annex A. The Commission received information that the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have issued an Air Operator Certificate to the air carrier Congo Express. The Commission entered into consultations with the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to obtain confirmation of this information. These authorities did not reply.

| (37) | As there is no evidence of any change to the capacity of the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the oversight of air carriers licensed in that State in compliance with the applicable safety standards, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Congo Express should be added to Annex A. |
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(37)

As there is no evidence of any change to the capacity of the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the oversight of air carriers licensed in that State in compliance with the applicable safety standards, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Congo Express should be added to Annex A.

Air carriers from the Republic of Gabon

Air carriers from the Republic of Gabon

| (38) | On request of the Commission, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) carried out a technical assistance mission to the Republic of Gabon from 11 to 15 January 2010. The report arising from this mission, issued on 6 April 2010, reveals that the competent authorities of Gabon (ANAC) are working towards the resolution of the deficiencies identified by ICAO in its audit carried out in May 2007 in the framework of the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. However, the report also highlights the need to continue the capacity building of ANAC through adequate budget and further recruitment and training of qualified inspectors, as well as the need to ensure a robust continuing oversight of air carriers licensed in the Republic of Gabon. The report includes a roadmap, established together with ANAC, detailing the corrective actions necessary and useful in the resolution of ICAO findings. According to this roadmap, the completion of the necessary actions is not expected before the beginning of 2011. |
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(38)

On request of the Commission, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) carried out a technical assistance mission to the Republic of Gabon from 11 to 15 January 2010. The report arising from this mission, issued on 6 April 2010, reveals that the competent authorities of Gabon (ANAC) are working towards the resolution of the deficiencies identified by ICAO in its audit carried out in May 2007 in the framework of the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. However, the report also highlights the need to continue the capacity building of ANAC through adequate budget and further recruitment and training of qualified inspectors, as well as the need to ensure a robust continuing oversight of air carriers licensed in the Republic of Gabon. The report includes a roadmap, established together with ANAC, detailing the corrective actions necessary and useful in the resolution of ICAO findings. According to this roadmap, the completion of the necessary actions is not expected before the beginning of 2011.

| (39) | The competent authorities of Gabon (ANAC) requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee to present the progress made to date and did so on 21 June 2010. ANAC informed that the legislative framework is currently being revised, with a reform of the civil aviation code, the adoption of which is expected by 31 December 2010, as well as the progressive establishment of a comprehensive set of Gabonese aeronautical regulations (RAG), which will be progressively entered into force by 2011. ANAC reported further progress in its capacity-building, with the recruitment of additional inspectors, 7 of whom are in the process of qualification. Moreover, ANAC reported progress in the oversight of the air carriers and the enforcement of the current safety regulations (RACAM), as demonstrated by the suspension of the AOC of SCD Aviation on 16 October 2009, the warnings addressed to the air carriers Air Service, Gabon Airlines, National Regional Transport, SN2AG and the fines imposed to the air carriers Allegiance and Sky Gabon. The number and the nature of some of the deficiencies identified reveal that further enforcement actions may be necessary, should the air carriers fail to implement the applicable safety standards. |
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(39)

The competent authorities of Gabon (ANAC) requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee to present the progress made to date and did so on 21 June 2010. ANAC informed that the legislative framework is currently being revised, with a reform of the civil aviation code, the adoption of which is expected by 31 December 2010, as well as the progressive establishment of a comprehensive set of Gabonese aeronautical regulations (RAG), which will be progressively entered into force by 2011. ANAC reported further progress in its capacity-building, with the recruitment of additional inspectors, 7 of whom are in the process of qualification. Moreover, ANAC reported progress in the oversight of the air carriers and the enforcement of the current safety regulations (RACAM), as demonstrated by the suspension of the AOC of SCD Aviation on 16 October 2009, the warnings addressed to the air carriers Air Service, Gabon Airlines, National Regional Transport, SN2AG and the fines imposed to the air carriers Allegiance and Sky Gabon. The number and the nature of some of the deficiencies identified reveal that further enforcement actions may be necessary, should the air carriers fail to implement the applicable safety standards.

| (40) | Afrijet Business Services licensed in Gabon requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee with the view of having the current restrictions imposed on the aircraft of type Falcon 900B with registration mark TR-AFR lifted, and made written submission in that respect. They provided assurance that the operations and the maintenance of the said aircraft are conducted in compliance with the applicable safety standards and this was confirmed by ANAC. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that there is no reason to restrict the operations of Afrijet Business Services conducted with the aircraft of type Falcon 900B with registration mark TR-AFR and that this aircraft should be added to the aircraft with which the air carrier is allowed to operate into the EU as per Annex B. |
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(40)

Afrijet Business Services licensed in Gabon requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee with the view of having the current restrictions imposed on the aircraft of type Falcon 900B with registration mark TR-AFR lifted, and made written submission in that respect. They provided assurance that the operations and the maintenance of the said aircraft are conducted in compliance with the applicable safety standards and this was confirmed by ANAC. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that there is no reason to restrict the operations of Afrijet Business Services conducted with the aircraft of type Falcon 900B with registration mark TR-AFR and that this aircraft should be added to the aircraft with which the air carrier is allowed to operate into the EU as per Annex B.

| (41) | No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the air carriers included in the Community list and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A) or operating restrictions (Annex B), as the case may be. |
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(41)

No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the air carriers included in the Community list and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A) or operating restrictions (Annex B), as the case may be.

| (42) | The Commission welcomes the progress in the implementation of the corrective action plan aiming at resolving the deficiencies identified by ICAO and in the capacity building of the competent authorities of Gabon and is ready to assist, including via an on-site mission to validate the achievements, once the legislative framework is in place. |
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(42)

The Commission welcomes the progress in the implementation of the corrective action plan aiming at resolving the deficiencies identified by ICAO and in the capacity building of the competent authorities of Gabon and is ready to assist, including via an on-site mission to validate the achievements, once the legislative framework is in place.

Air carriers from the Republic of Indonesia

Air carriers from the Republic of Indonesia

| (43) | The competent authorities of Indonesia (DGCA) reported major progress towards the resolution of all findings identified by ICAO in its audit carried out in February 2007 in the framework of the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. The ICAO Coordination and Validation Mission (ICVM) carried out in August 2009 confirmed substantial progress, as demonstrated by a lack of effective implementation of ICAO standards reduced to 20 %. DGCA reported to ICAO on 19 March 2010 the completion of the remaining corrective actions. |
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(43)

The competent authorities of Indonesia (DGCA) reported major progress towards the resolution of all findings identified by ICAO in its audit carried out in February 2007 in the framework of the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. The ICAO Coordination and Validation Mission (ICVM) carried out in August 2009 confirmed substantial progress, as demonstrated by a lack of effective implementation of ICAO standards reduced to 20 %. DGCA reported to ICAO on 19 March 2010 the completion of the remaining corrective actions.

| (44) | DGCA informed on the developments of its safety oversight capability, with a major increase in its budget in 2009 and 2010, the recruitment of 25 additional flight operations inspectors and 8 cabin safety inspectors, complemented by extensive technical assistance from ICAO and from the civil aviation authorities of Australia and of The Netherlands, which permitted to further update the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and to strengthen the oversight of additional air carriers. |
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(44)

DGCA informed on the developments of its safety oversight capability, with a major increase in its budget in 2009 and 2010, the recruitment of 25 additional flight operations inspectors and 8 cabin safety inspectors, complemented by extensive technical assistance from ICAO and from the civil aviation authorities of Australia and of The Netherlands, which permitted to further update the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and to strengthen the oversight of additional air carriers.

| (45) | The competent authorities of Indonesia (DGCA) requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee with the view to lifting the current restrictions imposed on the following three air carriers: Indonesia Air Asia, Metro Batavia and Lion Air; they made written submissions as well as oral presentations on 22 June 2010. |
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(45)

The competent authorities of Indonesia (DGCA) requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee with the view to lifting the current restrictions imposed on the following three air carriers: Indonesia Air Asia, Metro Batavia and Lion Air; they made written submissions as well as oral presentations on 22 June 2010.

| (46) | The presentations made by Indonesia Air Asia as well as by the DGCA confirmed that this air carrier was recertified on 30 September 2009 in accordance with the CASR and that this carrier is subject to an adequate oversight by the DGCA. The DGCA confirmed that this air carrier fully meets the applicable safety standards. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Indonesia Air Asia should be removed from Annex A. |
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(46)

The presentations made by Indonesia Air Asia as well as by the DGCA confirmed that this air carrier was recertified on 30 September 2009 in accordance with the CASR and that this carrier is subject to an adequate oversight by the DGCA. The DGCA confirmed that this air carrier fully meets the applicable safety standards. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Indonesia Air Asia should be removed from Annex A.

| (47) | The presentations made by Metro Batavia as well as by the DGCA confirmed that this air carrier was also recertified on 30 September 2009 in accordance with the CASR and that this carrier is subject to an adequate oversight by the DGCA. The DGCA confirmed that this air carrier fully meets the applicable safety standards. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Metro Batavia should be removed from Annex A. |
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(47)

The presentations made by Metro Batavia as well as by the DGCA confirmed that this air carrier was also recertified on 30 September 2009 in accordance with the CASR and that this carrier is subject to an adequate oversight by the DGCA. The DGCA confirmed that this air carrier fully meets the applicable safety standards. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Metro Batavia should be removed from Annex A.

| (48) | The presentations made by Lion Air revealed that this air carrier, which is currently operating a fleet of 50 aircraft, experienced 2 accidents and 2 serious incidents since 2004. However, the carrier failed to provide sufficient information on these accidents and incidents and their causes and equally failed to demonstrate that adequate actions had been undertaken to prevent further reoccurrence, in particular in view of the significant development of the fleet which is expected in the coming years. In addition, it was not possible to conclude on an adequate oversight by the DGCA in the field of operations, as demonstrated by the absence of any recorded finding in the course of more than 100 flight operations inspections recorded in 2009 and 2010. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Lion Air should remain in Annex A. |
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(48)

The presentations made by Lion Air revealed that this air carrier, which is currently operating a fleet of 50 aircraft, experienced 2 accidents and 2 serious incidents since 2004. However, the carrier failed to provide sufficient information on these accidents and incidents and their causes and equally failed to demonstrate that adequate actions had been undertaken to prevent further reoccurrence, in particular in view of the significant development of the fleet which is expected in the coming years. In addition, it was not possible to conclude on an adequate oversight by the DGCA in the field of operations, as demonstrated by the absence of any recorded finding in the course of more than 100 flight operations inspections recorded in 2009 and 2010. Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Lion Air should remain in Annex A.

| (49) | No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other air carriers included in the Community list has been communicated to the Commission so far. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A). |
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(49)

No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other air carriers included in the Community list has been communicated to the Commission so far. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A).

| (50) | The Commission encourages the efforts and progress made by the competent authorities of Indonesia towards the sustainable resolution of safety deficiencies. |
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(50)

The Commission encourages the efforts and progress made by the competent authorities of Indonesia towards the sustainable resolution of safety deficiencies.

Air carriers from the Philippines

Air carriers from the Philippines

| (51) | Further to Regulation No 273/2010 (9), the Commission continued actively the consultations with the competent authorities of the Philippines (CAAP) on the actions undertaken by them to improve aviation safety in the Philippines and compliance with the applicable safety standards. |
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(51)

Further to Regulation No 273/2010 (9), the Commission continued actively the consultations with the competent authorities of the Philippines (CAAP) on the actions undertaken by them to improve aviation safety in the Philippines and compliance with the applicable safety standards.

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| (52) | The competent authorities of the Philippines (CAAP) informed that they launched a series of actions, entailing in particular: a re-writing of the current implementing rules and regulations, expected by the end of 2010; further capacity building of the CAAP via the transfer of qualified inspectors currently working for ICAO under the technical assistance project, expected to be finalised by the end of 2010, and the hiring of additional staff; the re-auditing and the re-certification of all air carriers, including those that had already been certified by the CAAP before March 2010; the establishment of continuous surveillance plans for all air carriers; and the strengthening of enforcement actions in the case of identified safety deficiencies. |
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(52)

The competent authorities of the Philippines (CAAP) informed that they launched a series of actions, entailing in particular: a re-writing of the current implementing rules and regulations, expected by the end of 2010; further capacity building of the CAAP via the transfer of qualified inspectors currently working for ICAO under the technical assistance project, expected to be finalised by the end of 2010, and the hiring of additional staff; the re-auditing and the re-certification of all air carriers, including those that had already been certified by the CAAP before March 2010; the establishment of continuous surveillance plans for all air carriers; and the strengthening of enforcement actions in the case of identified safety deficiencies.

| (53) | The CAAP informed that they suspended on 19 March 2010 the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines (PEAC), a carrier which had continued operations without being adequately certified by the competent authorities of the Philippines. |
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(53)

The CAAP informed that they suspended on 19 March 2010 the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines (PEAC), a carrier which had continued operations without being adequately certified by the competent authorities of the Philippines.

| (54) | The air carrier Interisland Airlines Inc., which had been certified by the CAAP on 16 March 2010, experienced a fatal accident on 21 April 2010, involving an aircraft on its AOC of type Antonov 12BP with registration mark UP-AN216. The CAAP, which investigated the case after the accident, decided on 23 April 2010 to revoke the AOC of Interisland Airlines Inc, which consequently ceased completely its operations. On the basis of the common criteria, it is therefore assessed that Interisland Airlines Inc. should be removed from Annex A. |
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(54)

The air carrier Interisland Airlines Inc., which had been certified by the CAAP on 16 March 2010, experienced a fatal accident on 21 April 2010, involving an aircraft on its AOC of type Antonov 12BP with registration mark UP-AN216. The CAAP, which investigated the case after the accident, decided on 23 April 2010 to revoke the AOC of Interisland Airlines Inc, which consequently ceased completely its operations. On the basis of the common criteria, it is therefore assessed that Interisland Airlines Inc. should be removed from Annex A.

| (55) | Philippine Airlines requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee to report on recent progress and did so on 22 June 2010. The air carrier confirmed it underwent a comprehensive recertification audit by the CAAP, that all corrective actions were appropriately closed and that a new AOC was issued on 17 June 2010. However, the recent conclusion of this recertification process and the late submission of the corresponding evidence did not permit to verify the situation on site as expected. |
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(55)

Philippine Airlines requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee to report on recent progress and did so on 22 June 2010. The air carrier confirmed it underwent a comprehensive recertification audit by the CAAP, that all corrective actions were appropriately closed and that a new AOC was issued on 17 June 2010. However, the recent conclusion of this recertification process and the late submission of the corresponding evidence did not permit to verify the situation on site as expected.

| (56) | Cebu Pacific Airlines requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee to report on recent progress and did so on 22 June 2010. The air carrier confirmed it underwent a comprehensive recertification audit by the CAAP and that the necessary corrective actions were on-going, several of those being still open, although a new AOC had already been issued on 7 June 2010, with operational specifications restricted to exclude the carriage of dangerous goods and precision approaches in Cat II for ATR-72 fleet. However, the late submission of the corresponding evidence and the existence of open findings did not permit to verify the situation on site as expected. |
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(56)

Cebu Pacific Airlines requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee to report on recent progress and did so on 22 June 2010. The air carrier confirmed it underwent a comprehensive recertification audit by the CAAP and that the necessary corrective actions were on-going, several of those being still open, although a new AOC had already been issued on 7 June 2010, with operational specifications restricted to exclude the carriage of dangerous goods and precision approaches in Cat II for ATR-72 fleet. However, the late submission of the corresponding evidence and the existence of open findings did not permit to verify the situation on site as expected.

| (57) | The significant safety concern notified by ICAO after its USOAP audit of the Philippines carried out in October 2009 to all States party to the Chicago Convention and affecting the safety oversight of carriers licensed in the Philippines (10) remains unresolved. The CAAP informed that they submitted to ICAO a comprehensive action plan to remedy the deficiencies identified by this organisation. However, they failed to communicate this corrective action plan and the assessment of ICAO on these. Also, the CAAP informed that the Philippines will not be in a position to apply for a revision of the current classification by the US FAA before the fourth quarter 2010. |
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(57)

The significant safety concern notified by ICAO after its USOAP audit of the Philippines carried out in October 2009 to all States party to the Chicago Convention and affecting the safety oversight of carriers licensed in the Philippines (10) remains unresolved. The CAAP informed that they submitted to ICAO a comprehensive action plan to remedy the deficiencies identified by this organisation. However, they failed to communicate this corrective action plan and the assessment of ICAO on these. Also, the CAAP informed that the Philippines will not be in a position to apply for a revision of the current classification by the US FAA before the fourth quarter 2010.

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| (58) | The Commission acknowledges the efforts undertaken by the competent authorities to reform the civil aviation system in the Philippines. However, pending the effective implementation of adequate corrective actions to remedy the deficiencies identified by the US FAA and ICAO, it is assessed that the competent authorities of the Philippines continue, at this stage, not to be able to implement and enforce effectively the relevant safety standards on all air carriers under their regulatory control. Therefore, in view of the common criteria, it is assessed that all air carriers certified in the Philippines, except Interisland Airlines Inc, should remain in Annex A. |
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(58)

The Commission acknowledges the efforts undertaken by the competent authorities to reform the civil aviation system in the Philippines. However, pending the effective implementation of adequate corrective actions to remedy the deficiencies identified by the US FAA and ICAO, it is assessed that the competent authorities of the Philippines continue, at this stage, not to be able to implement and enforce effectively the relevant safety standards on all air carriers under their regulatory control. Therefore, in view of the common criteria, it is assessed that all air carriers certified in the Philippines, except Interisland Airlines Inc, should remain in Annex A.

| (59) | The Commission remains ready to support the efforts of the Philippines, through an assessment visit in close cooperation with ICAO, with the participation of Member States and the European Aviation Safety Agency, if practicable before the next Air Safety Committee, to verify the progress made by the CAAP including the safety performance of the operators. |
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(59)

The Commission remains ready to support the efforts of the Philippines, through an assessment visit in close cooperation with ICAO, with the participation of Member States and the European Aviation Safety Agency, if practicable before the next Air Safety Committee, to verify the progress made by the CAAP including the safety performance of the operators.

Iran Air

Iran Air

| (60) | Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 273/2010 (11), the Commission, assisted by the European Aviation Safety Agency and with the support of Member States, carried out a safety assessment visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran between 29 May and 3 June 2010 in order to verify the satisfactory implementation of the measures announced by the competent authorities (CAO-IRI) and Iran Air. |
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(60)

Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 273/2010 (11), the Commission, assisted by the European Aviation Safety Agency and with the support of Member States, carried out a safety assessment visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran between 29 May and 3 June 2010 in order to verify the satisfactory implementation of the measures announced by the competent authorities (CAO-IRI) and Iran Air.

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| (61) | During the visit, the CAO-IRI was able to demonstrate it had an oversight system in place in the field of air operations which complies with the intent of ICAO Document 8335 — Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance. In addition, the authority had corrected a previously identified weakness in their audit follow-up procedures by adopting a three tiered finding classification system which enabled urgent safety issues to be addressed without delay. Also, it showed that it had taken action to address safety concerns with Iranian carriers, and Iran Air in particular. |
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(61)

During the visit, the CAO-IRI was able to demonstrate it had an oversight system in place in the field of air operations which complies with the intent of ICAO Document 8335 — Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance. In addition, the authority had corrected a previously identified weakness in their audit follow-up procedures by adopting a three tiered finding classification system which enabled urgent safety issues to be addressed without delay. Also, it showed that it had taken action to address safety concerns with Iranian carriers, and Iran Air in particular.

| (62) | However, in the area of airworthiness and maintenance, several weaknesses in the CAO-IRI's oversight of Iran Air were evident, including a lack of a detailed review of the Maintenance Programmes and the Minimum Equipment Lists, leading to a failure to detect errors made by the air carrier. |
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(62)

However, in the area of airworthiness and maintenance, several weaknesses in the CAO-IRI's oversight of Iran Air were evident, including a lack of a detailed review of the Maintenance Programmes and the Minimum Equipment Lists, leading to a failure to detect errors made by the air carrier.

| (63) | In addition, the CAO-IRI were unable to provide a consolidated list of incidents which had occurred to Iran Air flights and thus were not in a position to gauge the overall safety performance of the air carrier. However, the CAO-IRI was able to show that they conducted detailed investigations of all significant incidents and made recommendations. |
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(63)

In addition, the CAO-IRI were unable to provide a consolidated list of incidents which had occurred to Iran Air flights and thus were not in a position to gauge the overall safety performance of the air carrier. However, the CAO-IRI was able to show that they conducted detailed investigations of all significant incidents and made recommendations.

| (64) | The verification visit noted the strong commitment by the CAO-IRI to adopting modern safety management techniques and to the significant advances made during the past six months. The team also noted the open, cooperative and constructive approach by the CAIO-IRI in addressing shortfalls identified in their procedures. |
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(64)

The verification visit noted the strong commitment by the CAO-IRI to adopting modern safety management techniques and to the significant advances made during the past six months. The team also noted the open, cooperative and constructive approach by the CAIO-IRI in addressing shortfalls identified in their procedures.

| (65) | In the case of Iran Air, the report points to significant deficiencies in the management of airworthiness and maintenance. In particular basic errors had been made in the Maintenance Programmes leading to significant omissions from the programmes for safety related equipment on the Airbus A-320 fleet and the Boeing 747-200 freighter. Furthermore the maintenance system for the Airbus A-320 fleet failed to ensure that deferred items had been rectified in the specified timescales. In addition, no Flight Data monitoring was taking place on the Airbus A-320 fleet, and the rate of data gathering for the other fleets was very low. Moreover, the report concludes that the company is failing to address the basics in terms of the continued airworthiness of its aircraft. This is particularly evident in the management of the Airbus A320 and Boeing 727 and 747 aircraft. |
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(65)

In the case of Iran Air, the report points to significant deficiencies in the management of airworthiness and maintenance. In particular basic errors had been made in the Maintenance Programmes leading to significant omissions from the programmes for safety related equipment on the Airbus A-320 fleet and the Boeing 747-200 freighter. Furthermore the maintenance system for the Airbus A-320 fleet failed to ensure that deferred items had been rectified in the specified timescales. In addition, no Flight Data monitoring was taking place on the Airbus A-320 fleet, and the rate of data gathering for the other fleets was very low. Moreover, the report concludes that the company is failing to address the basics in terms of the continued airworthiness of its aircraft. This is particularly evident in the management of the Airbus A320 and Boeing 727 and 747 aircraft.

| (66) | The report also notes however, clear improvements in Iran Air's quality management system and safety management processes, in particular in the use of Line Oriented Safety Audits and the formation on a ‘High Safety Council’, chaired by the Managing Director, tasked with the coordination and supervision of activities directed at implementing sound safety standards in the operational departments. Furthermore, it notes the open and cooperative approach to solving the identified safety shortcomings and the air carrier's willingness to embrace modern safety management techniques. |
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(66)

The report also notes however, clear improvements in Iran Air's quality management system and safety management processes, in particular in the use of Line Oriented Safety Audits and the formation on a ‘High Safety Council’, chaired by the Managing Director, tasked with the coordination and supervision of activities directed at implementing sound safety standards in the operational departments. Furthermore, it notes the open and cooperative approach to solving the identified safety shortcomings and the air carrier's willingness to embrace modern safety management techniques.

| (67) | Iran Air made presentations to the Air Safety Committee and provided details of a corrective action plan to address the observations made during the on-site visit. |
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(67)

Iran Air made presentations to the Air Safety Committee and provided details of a corrective action plan to address the observations made during the on-site visit.

| (68) | The results of ramp checks conducted by the Member States under the auspices of the SAFA programme over the past 14 months show a steady improvement in performance; however the results concerning the A-320 aircraft are noticeably worse than other aircraft of the air carrier. |
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(68)

The results of ramp checks conducted by the Member States under the auspices of the SAFA programme over the past 14 months show a steady improvement in performance; however the results concerning the A-320 aircraft are noticeably worse than other aircraft of the air carrier.

| (69) | As a result of the verified failings concerning continued airworthiness and maintenance, and the results of SAFA inspections, it is assessed that, on the basis of the common criteria, all aircraft of type A-320, Boeing B-727, B-747 series -100, Boeing B-747 series -200 and Boeing B-747-SP on the AOC of the air carrier should not be allowed to operate into the European Union and accordingly, these aircraft should be included in Annex B. The air carrier should be permitted to fly into the European Union provided that its operations are strictly limited to their present level (frequencies and destinations) with the aircraft allowed as per Annex B. |
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(69)

As a result of the verified failings concerning continued airworthiness and maintenance, and the results of SAFA inspections, it is assessed that, on the basis of the common criteria, all aircraft of type A-320, Boeing B-727, B-747 series -100, Boeing B-747 series -200 and Boeing B-747-SP on the AOC of the air carrier should not be allowed to operate into the European Union and accordingly, these aircraft should be included in Annex B. The air carrier should be permitted to fly into the European Union provided that its operations are strictly limited to their present level (frequencies and destinations) with the aircraft allowed as per Annex B.

| (70) | The Commission will continue to closely monitor the performance of Iran Air. However, given the current situation of oversight exercised by the competent authorities of Iran the Air Safety Committee urges the Commission to intensify its consultations with these authorities with a view to providing for sustainable solutions to the identified safety deficiencies, the Commission requests the CAO-IRI to send monthly reports on the verification of the implementation of the corrective action plan and to provide information on all oversight activities in the area of continuing airworthiness, maintenance and operations carried out by the CAO-IRI on Iran Air. |
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(70)

The Commission will continue to closely monitor the performance of Iran Air. However, given the current situation of oversight exercised by the competent authorities of Iran the Air Safety Committee urges the Commission to intensify its consultations with these authorities with a view to providing for sustainable solutions to the identified safety deficiencies, the Commission requests the CAO-IRI to send monthly reports on the verification of the implementation of the corrective action plan and to provide information on all oversight activities in the area of continuing airworthiness, maintenance and operations carried out by the CAO-IRI on Iran Air.

| (71) | Member States will continue to verify the effective compliance of Iran Air with the relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008. |
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(71)

Member States will continue to verify the effective compliance of Iran Air with the relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008.

Air carriers from the Russian Federation

Air carriers from the Russian Federation

| (72) | The competent authorities of the Russian Federation informed the Air Safety Committee during its meeting on 22 June 2010 that they had taken a series of measures to enhance oversight on certain air carriers following information received by the Commission on 6 May about an increasing number of findings raised during ramp checks having an impact on safety. |
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(72)

The competent authorities of the Russian Federation informed the Air Safety Committee during its meeting on 22 June 2010 that they had taken a series of measures to enhance oversight on certain air carriers following information received by the Commission on 6 May about an increasing number of findings raised during ramp checks having an impact on safety.

| (73) | In particular they informed that following their decision, as from 18 May 2010, the air carrier YAK Service was not allowed to operate into the airspace of ECAC States. However, should this decision not be enforced, the Commission reserves the right to take appropriate measures in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 in relation to this air carrier. |
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(73)

In particular they informed that following their decision, as from 18 May 2010, the air carrier YAK Service was not allowed to operate into the airspace of ECAC States. However, should this decision not be enforced, the Commission reserves the right to take appropriate measures in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 in relation to this air carrier.

| (74) | As during previous updates of Regulation (EC) No 474/2006, the competent authorities of the Russian Federation also informed the Air Safety Committee that as part of a process of continuing surveillance of the airworthiness of aircraft on their register, they modified their decision of 25 April 2008, whereby they excluded from operations into the European Union aircraft on the AOC of 13 Russian air carriers. These aircraft were not equipped to perform international flights as per ICAO standards (not equipped with TAWS/E-GPWS) and/or their certificate of airworthiness had expired and/or had not been renewed. Accordingly, the Air Safety Committee was provided with a list of all aircraft operating on AOCs in Russia, together with the associated equipment. Based upon this information the following aircraft are excluded from operations into, within and out of the European Union because they are not fitted with equipment required by ICAO Annex 6:






  (a) | Aircompany Yakutia: Antonov AN-140: RA-41250; AN-24RV: RA-46496, RA-46665, RA-47304, RA-47352, RA-47353, RA-47360; AN-26: RA-26660; AN-24-RB: RA-46470, RA-46496, RA-46510, RA-46665, RA-47304, RA-47352, RA-47353, RA-47360, RA-47363. |
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(74)

As during previous updates of Regulation (EC) No 474/2006, the competent authorities of the Russian Federation also informed the Air Safety Committee that as part of a process of continuing surveillance of the airworthiness of aircraft on their register, they modified their decision of 25 April 2008, whereby they excluded from operations into the European Union aircraft on the AOC of 13 Russian air carriers. These aircraft were not equipped to perform international flights as per ICAO standards (not equipped with TAWS/E-GPWS) and/or their certificate of airworthiness had expired and/or had not been renewed. Accordingly, the Air Safety Committee was provided with a list of all aircraft operating on AOCs in Russia, together with the associated equipment. Based upon this information the following aircraft are excluded from operations into, within and out of the European Union because they are not fitted with equipment required by ICAO Annex 6:

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Aircompany Yakutia: Antonov AN-140: RA-41250; AN-24RV: RA-46496, RA-46665, RA-47304, RA-47352, RA-47353, RA-47360; AN-26: RA-26660; AN-24-RB: RA-46470, RA-46496, RA-46510, RA-46665, RA-47304, RA-47352, RA-47353, RA-47360, RA-47363.

| (b) | Atlant Soyuz: Tupolev TU-154M: RA-85672 and RA-85682 both aircraft are currently operated by other air carriers certified in the Russian Federation. |
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(b)

Atlant Soyuz: Tupolev TU-154M: RA-85672 and RA-85682 both aircraft are currently operated by other air carriers certified in the Russian Federation.

| (c) | Gazpromavia: Tupolev TU-154M: RA-85625 and RA-85774; Yakovlev Yak-40: RA-87511 and RA-88186; Yak-40K: RA-21505, RA-98109 and RA-88300; Yak-42D: RA-42437; all (22) helicopters Kamov Ka-26 (unknown registration); all (49) helicopters Mi-8 (unknown registration); all (11) helicopters Mi-171 (unknown registration); all (8) helicopters Mi-2 (unknown registration); all (1) helicopter EC-120B: RA-04116. |
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(c)

Gazpromavia: Tupolev TU-154M: RA-85625 and RA-85774; Yakovlev Yak-40: RA-87511 and RA-88186; Yak-40K: RA-21505, RA-98109 and RA-88300; Yak-42D: RA-42437; all (22) helicopters Kamov Ka-26 (unknown registration); all (49) helicopters Mi-8 (unknown registration); all (11) helicopters Mi-171 (unknown registration); all (8) helicopters Mi-2 (unknown registration); all (1) helicopter EC-120B: RA-04116.

| (d) | Kavminvodyavia: Tupolev TU-154B: RA-85494 and RA-85457. |
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(d)

Kavminvodyavia: Tupolev TU-154B: RA-85494 and RA-85457.

| (e) | Krasnoyarsky Airlines: The aircraft of type TU-154M RA-85682 previously on the AOC of Krasnoyarsky Airlines, which was revoked in 2009 is currently operated by another air carrier certified in the Russian Federation. |
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(e)

Krasnoyarsky Airlines: The aircraft of type TU-154M RA-85682 previously on the AOC of Krasnoyarsky Airlines, which was revoked in 2009 is currently operated by another air carrier certified in the Russian Federation.

| (f) | Kuban Airlines: Yakovlev Yak-42: RA-42331, RA-42336, RA-42350, RA-42538, and RA-42541. |
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(f)

Kuban Airlines: Yakovlev Yak-42: RA-42331, RA-42336, RA-42350, RA-42538, and RA-42541.

| (g) | Orenburg Airlines: Tupolev TU-154B: RA-85602; all TU-134 (unknown registration); all Antonov An-24 (unknown registration); all An-2 (unknown registration); all helicopters Mi-2 (unknown registration); all helicopters Mi-8 (unknown registration). |
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(g)

Orenburg Airlines: Tupolev TU-154B: RA-85602; all TU-134 (unknown registration); all Antonov An-24 (unknown registration); all An-2 (unknown registration); all helicopters Mi-2 (unknown registration); all helicopters Mi-8 (unknown registration).

| (h) | Siberia Airlines: Tupolev - no aircraft. |
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(h)

Siberia Airlines: Tupolev - no aircraft.

| (i) | Tatarstan Airlines: Yakovlev Yak-42D: RA-42374, RA-42433; all Tupolev TU-134A including: RA-65065 and RA-65102,; all Antonov AN-24RV including: RA-46625 and RA-47818; the aircraft of type AN24RV with registration marks RA-46625 and RA-47818 are currently operated by another Russian carrier. |
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(i)

Tatarstan Airlines: Yakovlev Yak-42D: RA-42374, RA-42433; all Tupolev TU-134A including: RA-65065 and RA-65102,; all Antonov AN-24RV including: RA-46625 and RA-47818; the aircraft of type AN24RV with registration marks RA-46625 and RA-47818 are currently operated by another Russian carrier.

| (j) | Ural Airlines: Tupolev TU-154B: RA-85508 (the aircraft RA-85319, RA-85337, RA-85357, RA-85375, RA-85374 and RA-85432 are currently not operated for financial reasons). |
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(j)

Ural Airlines: Tupolev TU-154B: RA-85508 (the aircraft RA-85319, RA-85337, RA-85357, RA-85375, RA-85374 and RA-85432 are currently not operated for financial reasons).

| (k) | UTAir: Tupolev TU-154M: RA-85733, RA-85755, RA-85806, RA-85820; all (25) TU-134: RA-65024, RA-65033, RA-65127, RA-65148, RA-65560, RA-65572, RA-65575, RA-65607, RA-65608, RA-65609, RA-65611, RA-65613, RA-65616, RA-65620, RA-65622, RA-65728, RA-65755, RA-65777, RA-65780, RA-65793, RA-65901, RA-65902, and RA-65977; the aircraft RA-65143 and RA-65916 are operated by another Russian carrier; all (1) TU-134B: RA-65726; all (10) Yakovlev Yak-40: RA-87348 (currently not operated for financial reasons), RA-87907, RA-87941, RA-87997, RA-88209, RA-88227 and RA-88280; all helicopters Mil-26: (unknown registration); all helicopters Mil-10: (unknown registration); all helicopters Mil-8 (unknown registration); all helicopters AS-355 (unknown registration); all helicopters BO-105 (unknown registration); the aircraft of type AN-24B: RA-46388, the aircraft RA-46267 and RA-47289 and the aircraft of type AN-24RV RA-46509, RA-46519 and RA-47800 are operated by another Russian carrier. |
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(k)

UTAir: Tupolev TU-154M: RA-85733, RA-85755, RA-85806, RA-85820; all (25) TU-134: RA-65024, RA-65033, RA-65127, RA-65148, RA-65560, RA-65572, RA-65575, RA-65607, RA-65608, RA-65609, RA-65611, RA-65613, RA-65616, RA-65620, RA-65622, RA-65728, RA-65755, RA-65777, RA-65780, RA-65793, RA-65901, RA-65902, and RA-65977; the aircraft RA-65143 and RA-65916 are operated by another Russian carrier; all (1) TU-134B: RA-65726; all (10) Yakovlev Yak-40: RA-87348 (currently not operated for financial reasons), RA-87907, RA-87941, RA-87997, RA-88209, RA-88227 and RA-88280; all helicopters Mil-26: (unknown registration); all helicopters Mil-10: (unknown registration); all helicopters Mil-8 (unknown registration); all helicopters AS-355 (unknown registration); all helicopters BO-105 (unknown registration); the aircraft of type AN-24B: RA-46388, the aircraft RA-46267 and RA-47289 and the aircraft of type AN-24RV RA-46509, RA-46519 and RA-47800 are operated by another Russian carrier.

| (l) | Rossija (STC Russia): Tupolev TU-134: RA-65979, the aircraft RA-65904, RA-65905, RA-65911, RA-65921 and RA-65555 are operated by another Russian carrier; Ilyushin IL-18: RA-75454 is operated by another Russian carrier; Yakovlev Yak-40: RA-87203, RA-87968, RA-87971, RA-87972 and RA-88200 are operated by another Russian carrier. |
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(l)

Rossija (STC Russia): Tupolev TU-134: RA-65979, the aircraft RA-65904, RA-65905, RA-65911, RA-65921 and RA-65555 are operated by another Russian carrier; Ilyushin IL-18: RA-75454 is operated by another Russian carrier; Yakovlev Yak-40: RA-87203, RA-87968, RA-87971, RA-87972 and RA-88200 are operated by another Russian carrier.

| (75) | In order to enhance cooperation with the Commission and Member States, the Air Safety Committee requested the competent authorities of the Russian Federation to appoint a focal point for all communication with the members of the Air Safety Committee on matters pertaining to results of ramp checks performed on Russian air carriers at EU airports and those performed on EU air carriers at airports in the Russian Federation as well as to work towards greater transparency through the use of safety data exchange. |
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(75)

In order to enhance cooperation with the Commission and Member States, the Air Safety Committee requested the competent authorities of the Russian Federation to appoint a focal point for all communication with the members of the Air Safety Committee on matters pertaining to results of ramp checks performed on Russian air carriers at EU airports and those performed on EU air carriers at airports in the Russian Federation as well as to work towards greater transparency through the use of safety data exchange.

| (76) | Moreover, in the framework of enhanced cooperation and in order to ensure legal certainty and appropriate enforcement of measures taken to exclude air carriers and aircraft not complying with the relevant safety standards, it was agreed that the competent authorities of the Russian Federation shall review together with the Commission and Member States, before the next meeting of the Air Safety Committee, the Joint Decision of the European Commission and of these authorities of 24 April 2008. The Air Safety Committee agreed to evaluate the progress made at its next meeting and where appropriate, request the Commission to present the necessary measures in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(76)

Moreover, in the framework of enhanced cooperation and in order to ensure legal certainty and appropriate enforcement of measures taken to exclude air carriers and aircraft not complying with the relevant safety standards, it was agreed that the competent authorities of the Russian Federation shall review together with the Commission and Member States, before the next meeting of the Air Safety Committee, the Joint Decision of the European Commission and of these authorities of 24 April 2008. The Air Safety Committee agreed to evaluate the progress made at its next meeting and where appropriate, request the Commission to present the necessary measures in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

| (77) | In the meantime, Member States shall continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 to ensure that the number of inspections performed on Russian air carriers will be intensified in order to provide the basis for reassessment of their performance during the next Air Safety Committee meeting which is to take place in November 2010. |
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(77)

In the meantime, Member States shall continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 to ensure that the number of inspections performed on Russian air carriers will be intensified in order to provide the basis for reassessment of their performance during the next Air Safety Committee meeting which is to take place in November 2010.

General considerations concerning the other carriers included in Annexes A and B

General considerations concerning the other carriers included in Annexes A and B

| (78) | No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other air carriers included in the EU list updated on 30 March 2010 and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far in spite of specific requests submitted by the latter. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A) or operating restrictions (Annex B), as the case may be. |
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(78)

No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other air carriers included in the EU list updated on 30 March 2010 and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far in spite of specific requests submitted by the latter. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A) or operating restrictions (Annex B), as the case may be.

| (79) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Air Safety Committee, |
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(79)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Air Safety Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 is amended as follows:

| 1. | Annex A is replaced by the text set out in Annex A to this Regulation. |
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1.

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

| 2. | Annex B is replaced by the text set out in Annex B to this Regulation. |
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2.

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

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, 5 July 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Dacian CIOLOŞ

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 344, 27.12.2005, p. 15.

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(2)  
  OJ L 84, 23.3.2006, p. 14.

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(3)  
  OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4.

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(4)  DGAC/F-2010-818.

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(5)  Recitals (20) to (22) of Regulation (EC) No 910/2006 of 20 June 2006, OJ L 168, 21.6.2006, p. 17.

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(6)  Recitals (7) to (8) of Regulation (EC) No 1400/2007 of 28 November 2007, OJ L 311, 29.11.2007, p. 12.

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(7)  Recitals (55) to (58) of Regulation (EC) No 273/2010 of 30 March 2010, OJ L 84, 31.3.2010, p. 30.

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(8)  Recitals (12) to Regulation (EC) No 1131/2008 of 14 November 2008, OJ L 306, 15.11.2009, p. 48.

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(9)  Recitals (74) to (87) of Regulation (EU) No 273/2010 of 30 March 2010, OJ L 84, 31.3.2010, p. 33.

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(10)  ICAO finding OPS/01.

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(11)  Recital (49) of Regulation (EC) No 273/2010 of 30 March 2010, OJ L 84, 31.3.2010, p. 29.

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ANNEX A

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS OF WHICH ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A BAN WITHIN THE EU
   (1)

| Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different) | Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Number or Operating Licence Number | ICAO airline designation number | State of the Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES | AOC 009 | AFG | Afghanistan |
| BLUE WING AIRLINES | SRBWA-01/2002 | BWI | Suriname |
| SIEM REAP AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL | AOC/013/00 | SRH | Kingdom of Cambodia |
| SILVERBACK CARGO FREIGHTERS | Unknown | VRB | Republic of Rwanda |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Angola, with the exception of TAAG Angola Airlines put in Annex B, including, | | | Republic of Angola |
| AEROJET | 015 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| AIR26 | 004 | DCD | Republic of Angola |
| AIR GEMINI | 002 | GLL | Republic of Angola |
| AIR GICANGO | 009 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| AIR JET | 003 | MBC | Republic of Angola |
| AIR NAVE | 017 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| ALADA | 005 | RAD | Republic of Angola |
| ANGOLA AIR SERVICES | 006 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| DIEXIM | 007 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| GIRA GLOBO | 008 | GGL | Republic of Angola |
| HELIANG | 010 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| HELIMALONGO | 011 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| MAVEWA | 016 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| PHA | 019 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| RUI & CONCEICAO | 012 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| SAL | 013 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| SERVISAIR | 018 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| SONAIR | 014 | SOR | Republic of Angola |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Benin, including, | | — | Republic of Benin |
| AERO BENIN | PEA No 014/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS | Unknown | Republic of Benin |
| AFRICA AIRWAYS | Unknown | AFF | Republic of Benin |
| ALAFIA JET | PEA No 014/ANAC/MDCTTTATP-PR/DEA/SCS | N/A | Republic of Benin |
| BENIN GOLF AIR | PEA No 012/MDCTTP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS. | Unknown | Republic of Benin |
| BENIN LITTORAL AIRWAYS | PEA No 013/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS. | LTL | Republic of Benin |
| COTAIR | PEA No 015/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS. | COB | Republic of Benin |
| ROYAL AIR | PEA No 11/ANAC/MDCTTP-PR/DEA/SCS | BNR | Republic of Benin |
| TRANS AIR BENIN | PEA No 016/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS | TNB | Republic of Benin |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Congo, including | | | Republic of Congo |
| AERO SERVICE | RAC06-002 | RSR | Republic of Congo |
| EQUAFLIGHT SERVICES | RAC 06-003 | EKA | Republic of Congo |
| SOCIETE NOUVELLE AIR CONGO | RAC 06-004 | Unknown | Republic of Congo |
| TRANS AIR CONGO | RAC 06-001 | Unknown | Republic of Congo |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), including, | | — | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AFRICAN AIR SERVICES COMMUTER | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/051/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR KASAI | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/036/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR KATANGA | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/031/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR TROPIQUES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/029/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BLUE AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/028/08 | BUL | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BRAVO AIR CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0090/2006 | BRV | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BUSINESS AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/048/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BUSY BEE CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/052/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| CETRACA AVIATION SERVICE | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/026/08 | CER | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| CHC STELLAVIA | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0050/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| CONGO EXPRESS | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/083/2009 | EXY | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D’AVIATION (CAA) | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/035/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| DOREN AIR CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0032/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| ENTREPRISE WORLD AIRWAYS (EWA) | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/003/08 | EWS | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| FILAIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/037/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GALAXY KAVATSI | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/027/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GILEMBE AIR SOUTENANCE (GISAIR) | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/053/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GOMA EXPRESS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0051/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GOMAIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/045/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| HEWA BORA AIRWAYS (HBA) | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/038/08 | ALX | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| INTERNATIONAL TRANS AIR BUSINESS (ITAB) | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/033/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| KIN AVIA | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/042/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| LIGNES AÉRIENNES CONGOLAISES (LAC) | Ministerial signature (ordonnance No. 78/205) | LCG | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| MALU AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/04008 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| MANGO AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/034/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SAFE AIR COMPANY | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/025/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SERVICES AIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/030/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SWALA AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/050/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TMK AIR COMMUTER | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/044/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TRACEP CONGO AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/046/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TRANS AIR CARGO SERVICES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/024/08 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| WIMBI DIRA AIRWAYS | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/039/08 | WDA | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| ZAABU INTERNATIONAL | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/049/09 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Djibouti, including: | | | Djibouti |
| DAALLO AIRLINES | Unknown | DAO | Djibouti |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Equatorial Guinea, including, | | | Equatorial Guinea |
| CRONOS AIRLINES | unknown | Unknown | Equatorial Guinea |
| CEIBA INTERCONTINENTAL | unknown | CEL | Equatorial Guinea |
| EGAMS | unknown | EGM | Equatorial Guinea |
| EUROGUINEANA DE AVIACION Y TRANSPORTES | 2006/001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS | EUG | Equatorial Guinea |
| GENERAL WORK AVIACION | 002/ANAC | n/a | Equatorial Guinea |
| GETRA - GUINEA ECUATORIAL DE TRANSPORTES AEREOS | 739 | GET | Equatorial Guinea |
| GUINEA AIRWAYS | 738 | n/a | Equatorial Guinea |
| STAR EQUATORIAL AIRLINES | Unknown | Unknown | Equatorial Guinea |
| UTAGE – UNION DE TRANSPORT AEREO DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL | 737 | UTG | Equatorial Guinea |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Indonesia, with the exception of Garuda Indonesia, Airfast Indonesia, Mandala Airlines, Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua, Indonesia Air Asia and Metro Batavia, including, | | | Republic of Indonesia |
| AIR PACIFIC UTAMA | 135-020 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ALFA TRANS DIRGANTATA | 135-012 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ASCO NUSA AIR | 135-022 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ASI PUDJIASTUTI | 135-028 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| AVIASTAR MANDIRI | 135-029 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| CARDIG AIR | 121-013 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| DABI AIR NUSANTARA | 135-030 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| DERAYA AIR TAXI | 135-013 | DRY | Republic of Indonesia |
| DERAZONA AIR SERVICE | 135-010 | DRZ | Republic of Indonesia |
| DIRGANTARA AIR SERVICE | 135-014 | DIR | Republic of Indonesia |
| EASTINDO | 135-038 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| GATARI AIR SERVICE | 135-018 | GHS | Republic of Indonesia |
| INDONESIA AIR TRANSPORT | 135-034 | IDA | Republic of Indonesia |
| INTAN ANGKASA AIR SERVICE | 135-019 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| JOHNLIN AIR TRANSPORT | 135-043 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| KAL STAR | 121-037 | KLS | Republic of Indonesia |
| KARTIKA AIRLINES | 121-003 | KAE | Republic of Indonesia |
| KURA-KURA AVIATION | 135-016 | KUR | Republic of Indonesia |
| LION MENTARI AIRLINES | 121-010 | LNI | Republic of Indonesia |
| MANUNGGAL AIR SERVICE | 121-020 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| MEGANTARA | 121-025 | MKE | Republic of Indonesia |
| MERPATI NUSANTARA AIRLINES | 121-002 | MNA | Republic of Indonesia |
| MIMIKA AIR | 135-007 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NATIONAL UTILITY HELICOPTER | 135-011 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NUSANTARA AIR CHARTER | 121-022 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NUSANTARA BUANA AIR | 135-041 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NYAMAN AIR | 135-042 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| PELITA AIR SERVICE | 121-008 | PAS | Republic of Indonesia |
| PENERBANGAN ANGKASA SEMESTA | 135-026 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| PURA WISATA BARUNA | 135-025 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| REPUBLIC EXPRESS AIRLINES | 121-040 | RPH | Republic of Indonesia |
| RIAU AIRLINES | 121-016 | RIU | Republic of Indonesia |
| SAMPOERNA AIR NUSANTARA | 135-036 | SAE | Republic of Indonesia |
| SAYAP GARUDA INDAH | 135-004 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| SKY AVIATION | 135-044 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| SMAC | 135-015 | SMC | Republic of Indonesia |
| SRIWIJAYA AIR | 121-035 | SJY | Republic of Indonesia |
| SURVEI UDARA PENAS | 135-006 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRANSWISATA PRIMA AVIATION | 135-021 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRAVEL EXPRESS AVIATION SERVICE | 121-038 | XAR | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRAVIRA UTAMA | 135-009 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRI MG INTRA ASIA AIRLINES | 121-018 | TMG | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRIGANA AIR SERVICE | 121-006 | TGN | Republic of Indonesia |
| UNINDO | 135-040 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| WING ABADI AIRLINES | 121-012 | WON | Republic of Indonesia |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Kazakhstan, with the exception of Air Astana put in Annex B, including, | | | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AERO AIR COMPANY | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AEROPRAKT KZ | Unknown | APK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AIR ALMATY | AK-0331-07 | LMY | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AIR COMPANY KOKSHETAU | AK-0357-08 | KRT | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AIR DIVISION OF EKA | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AIR FLAMINGO | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AIR TRUST AIRCOMPANY | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AK SUNKAR AIRCOMPANY | Unknown | AKS | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ALMATY AVIATION | Unknown | LMT | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ARKHABAY | Unknown | KEK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ASIA CONTINENTAL AIRLINES | AK-0345-08 | CID | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ASIA CONTINENTAL AVIALINES | AK-0371-08 | RRK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ASIA WINGS | AK-0390-09 | AWA | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR PILOTS OF KAZAKHSTAN | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ATMA AIRLINES | AK-0372-08 | AMA | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ATYRAU AYE JOLY | AK-0321-07 | JOL | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AVIA-JAYNAR | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BEYBARS AIRCOMPANY | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BERKUT AIR/BEK AIR | AK-0311-07 | BKT/BEK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BERKUT KZ | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BURUNDAYAVIA AIRLINES | AK-0374-08 | BRY | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| COMLUX | AK-0352-08 | KAZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| DETA AIR | AK-0344-08 | DET | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| EAST WING | AK-0332-07 | EWZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| EASTERN EXPRESS | AK-0358-08 | LIS | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| EURO-ASIA AIR | AK-0384-09 | EAK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| EURO-ASIA AIR INTERNATIONAL | Unknown | KZE | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| FENIX | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| FLY JET KZ | AK-0391-09 | FJK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| IJT AVIATION | AK-0335-08 | DVB | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| INVESTAVIA | AK-0342-08 | TLG | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| IRTYSH AIR | AK-0381-09 | MZA | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| JET AIRLINES | AK-0349-09 | SOZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| JET ONE | AK-0367-08 | JKZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAIR JET | AK-0387-09 | KEJ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAIRTRANS AIRLINE | AK-0347-08 | KUY | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAIRWEST | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAVIA | Unknown | KKA | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAVIASPAS | Unknown | KZS | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KOKSHETAU | AK-0357-08 | KRT | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| MEGA AIRLINES | AK-0356-08 | MGK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| MIRAS | AK-0315-07 | MIF | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| NAVIGATOR | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ORLAN 2000 AIRCOMPANY | Unknown | KOV | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| PANKH CENTER KAZAKHSTAN | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| PRIME AVIATION | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SALEM AIRCOMPANY | Unknown | KKS | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SAMAL AIR | Unknown | SAV | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SAYAKHAT AIRLINES | AK-0359-08 | SAH | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SEMEYAVIA | Unknown | SMK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SCAT | AK-0350-08 | VSV | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SKYBUS | AK-0364-08 | BYK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SKYJET | AK-0307-09 | SEK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SKYSERVICE | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| TYAN SHAN | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| UST-KAMENOGORSK | AK-0385-09 | UCK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ZHETYSU AIRCOMPANY | Unknown | JTU | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ZHERSU AVIA | Unknown | RZU | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ZHEZKAZGANAIR | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Kyrgyz Republic, including, | | | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AIR MANAS | 17 | MBB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| ASIAN AIR | Unknown | AAZ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY | 23 | AVJ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AEROSTAN (EX BISTAIR-FEZ BISHKEK) | 08 | BSC | Kyrgyz Republic |
| CLICK AIRWAYS | 11 | CGK | Kyrgyz Republic |
| DAMES | 20 | DAM | Kyrgyz Republic |
| EASTOK AVIA | 15 | EEA | Kyrgyz Republic |
| GOLDEN RULE AIRLINES | 22 | GRS | Kyrgyz Republic |
| ITEK AIR | 04 | IKA | Kyrgyz Republic |
| KYRGYZ TRANS AVIA | 31 | KTC | Kyrgyz Republic |
| KYRGYZSTAN | 03 | LYN | Kyrgyz Republic |
| KYRGYZSTAN AIRLINE | Unknown | KGA | Kyrgyz Republic |
| MAX AVIA | 33 | MAI | Kyrgyz Republic |
| S GROUP AVIATION | 6 | SGL | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY GATE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION | 14 | SGD | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY WAY AIR | 21 | SAB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| TENIR AIRLINES | 26 | TEB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| TRAST AERO | 05 | TSJ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| VALOR AIR | 07 | VAC | Kyrgyz Republic |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Liberia | | — | Liberia |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Gabon, with the exception of Gabon Airlines, Afrijet and SN2AG put in Annex B, including, | | | Republic of Gabon |
| AIR SERVICES SA | 004/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | RVS | Republic of Gabon |
| AIR TOURIST (ALLEGIANCE) | 007/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | LGE | Republic of Gabon |
| NATIONALE ET REGIONALE TRANSPORT (NATIONALE) | 008/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | NRG | Republic of Gabon |
| SCD AVIATION | 005/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | SCY | Republic of Gabon |
| SKY GABON | 009/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | SKG | Republic of Gabon |
| SOLENTA AVIATION GABON | 006/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | Unknown | Republic of Gabon |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Philippines, including, | | | Republic of the Philippines |
| AEROWURKS AERIAL SPRAYING SERVICES | 4AN2008003 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| AIR PHILIPPINES CORPORATION | 2009006 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| AIR WOLF AVIATION INC. | 200911 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| AIRTRACK AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION | 4AN2005003 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ASIA AIRCRAFT OVERSEAS PHILIPPINES INC. | 4AN9800036 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| AVIATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS, INC. | 4AN2007005 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| AVIATOUR'S FLY'N INC. | 200910 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| AYALA AVIATION CORP. | 4AN9900003 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| BEACON | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| BENDICE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT INC. | 4AN2008006 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| CANADIAN HELICOPTERS PHILIPPINES INC. | 4AN9800025 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| CEBU PACIFIC AIR | 2009002 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| CHEMTRAD AVIATION CORPORATION | 2009018 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| CM AERO | 4AN2000001 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| CORPORATE AIR | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| CYCLONE AIRWAYS | 4AN9900008 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| FAR EAST AVIATION SERVICES | 2009013 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| F.F. CRUZ AND COMPANY, INC. | 2009017 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| HUMA CORPORATION | 2009014 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| INAEC AVIATION CORP. | 4AN2002004 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ISLAND AVIATION | 2009009 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ISLAND TRANSVOYAGER | 2010022 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| LION AIR, INCORPORATED | 2009019 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| MACRO ASIA AIR TAXI SERVICES | 4AN9800035 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| MINDANAO RAINBOW AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES | 2009016 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| MISIBIS AVIATION & DEVELOPMENT CORP | 2010020 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| OMNI AVIATION CORP. | 4AN2002002 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| PACIFIC EAST ASIA CARGO AIRLINES, INC. | 4AS9800006 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| PACIFIC AIRWAYS CORPORATION | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| PACIFIC ALLIANCE CORPORATION | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| PHILIPPINE AIRLINES | 2009001 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL AVIATION CORP. | 4AN9800015 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ROYAL AIR CHARTER SERVICES INC. | 4AN2003003 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ROYAL STAR AVIATION, INC. | 4AN9800029 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| SOUTH EAST ASIA INC. | 2009004 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| SOUTHSTAR AVIATION COMPANY, INC. | 4AN9800037 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| SPIRIT OF MANILA AIRLINES CORPORATION | 2009008 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| SUBIC INTERNATIONAL AIR CHARTER | 4AN9900010 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| SUBIC SEAPLANE, INC. | 4AN2000002 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| TOPFLITE AIRWAYS, INC. | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| TRANSGLOBAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION | 2009007 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| WORLD AVIATION, CORP. | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| WCC AVIATION COMPANY | 2009015 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| YOKOTA AVIATION, INC. | Unknown | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ZENITH AIR, INC. | 2009012 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| ZEST AIRWAYS INCORPORATED | 2009003 | Unknown | Republic of the Philippines |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sao Tome and Principe, including | — | — | Sao Tome and Principe |
| AFRICA CONNECTION | 10/AOC/2008 | Unknown | Sao Tome and Principe |
| BRITISH GULF INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD | 01/AOC/2007 | BGI | Sao Tome and Principe |
| EXECUTIVE JET SERVICES | 03/AOC/2006 | EJZ | Sao Tome and Principe |
| GLOBAL AVIATION OPERATION | 04/AOC/2006 | Unknown | Sao Tome and Principe |
| GOLIAF AIR | 05/AOC/2001 | GLE | Sao Tome and Principe |
| ISLAND OIL EXPLORATION | 01/AOC/2008 | Unknown | Sao Tome and Principe |
| STP AIRWAYS | 03/AOC/2006 | STP | Sao Tome and Principe |
| TRANSAFRIK INTERNATIONAL LTD | 02/AOC/2002 | TFK | Sao Tome and Principe |
| TRANSCARG | 01/AOC/2009 | Unknown | Sao Tome and Principe |
| TRANSLIZ AVIATION (TMS) | 02/AOC/2007 | TMS | Sao Tome and Principe |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sierra Leone, including, | — | — | Sierra Leone |
| AIR RUM, LTD | Unknown | RUM | Sierra Leone |
| DESTINY AIR SERVICES, LTD | Unknown | DTY | Sierra Leone |
| HEAVYLIFT CARGO | Unknown | Unknown | Sierra Leone |
| ORANGE AIR SIERRA LEONE LTD | Unknown | ORJ | Sierra Leone |
| PARAMOUNT AIRLINES, LTD | Unknown | PRR | Sierra Leone |
| SEVEN FOUR EIGHT AIR SERVICES LTD | Unknown | SVT | Sierra Leone |
| TEEBAH AIRWAYS | Unknown | Unknown | Sierra Leone |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sudan | | | Republic of Sudan |
| SUDAN AIRWAYS | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| SUN AIR COMPANY | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| MARSLAND COMPANY | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| ATTICO AIRLINES | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| FOURTY EIGHT AVIATION | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| SUDANESE STATES AVIATION COMPANY | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| ALMAJARA AVIATION | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| BADER AIRLINES | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| ALFA AIRLINES | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| AZZA TRANSPORT COMPANY | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| GREEN FLAG AVIATION | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| ALMAJAL AVIATION SERVICE | Unknown | | Republic of the Sudan |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Swaziland, including, | — | — | Swaziland |
| SWAZILAND AIRLINK | Unknown | SZL | Swaziland |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Zambia, including, | | | Zambia |
| ZAMBEZI AIRLINES | Z/AOC/001/2009 | ZMA | Zambia |

Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different)

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Number or Operating Licence Number

ICAO airline designation number

State of the Operator

ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES

AOC 009

AFG

Afghanistan

BLUE WING AIRLINES

SRBWA-01/2002

BWI

Suriname

SIEM REAP AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL

AOC/013/00

SRH

Kingdom of Cambodia

SILVERBACK CARGO FREIGHTERS

Unknown

VRB

Republic of Rwanda

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Angola, with the exception of TAAG Angola Airlines put in Annex B, including,

Republic of Angola

AEROJET

015

Unknown

Republic of Angola

AIR26

004

DCD

Republic of Angola

AIR GEMINI

002

GLL

Republic of Angola

AIR GICANGO

009

Unknown

Republic of Angola

AIR JET

003

MBC

Republic of Angola

AIR NAVE

017

Unknown

Republic of Angola

ALADA

005

RAD

Republic of Angola

ANGOLA AIR SERVICES

006

Unknown

Republic of Angola

DIEXIM

007

Unknown

Republic of Angola

GIRA GLOBO

008

GGL

Republic of Angola

HELIANG

010

Unknown

Republic of Angola

HELIMALONGO

011

Unknown

Republic of Angola

MAVEWA

016

Unknown

Republic of Angola

PHA

019

Unknown

Republic of Angola

RUI & CONCEICAO

012

Unknown

Republic of Angola

SAL

013

Unknown

Republic of Angola

SERVISAIR

018

Unknown

Republic of Angola

SONAIR

014

SOR

Republic of Angola

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Benin, including,

—

Republic of Benin

AERO BENIN

PEA No 014/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS

Unknown

Republic of Benin

AFRICA AIRWAYS

Unknown

AFF

Republic of Benin

ALAFIA JET

PEA No 014/ANAC/MDCTTTATP-PR/DEA/SCS

N/A

Republic of Benin

BENIN GOLF AIR

PEA No 012/MDCTTP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS.

Unknown

Republic of Benin

BENIN LITTORAL AIRWAYS

PEA No 013/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS.

LTL

Republic of Benin

COTAIR

PEA No 015/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS.

COB

Republic of Benin

ROYAL AIR

PEA No 11/ANAC/MDCTTP-PR/DEA/SCS

BNR

Republic of Benin

TRANS AIR BENIN

PEA No 016/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS

TNB

Republic of Benin

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Congo, including

Republic of Congo

AERO SERVICE

RAC06-002

RSR

Republic of Congo

EQUAFLIGHT SERVICES

RAC 06-003

EKA

Republic of Congo

SOCIETE NOUVELLE AIR CONGO

RAC 06-004

Unknown

Republic of Congo

TRANS AIR CONGO

RAC 06-001

Unknown

Republic of Congo

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), including,

—

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AFRICAN AIR SERVICES COMMUTER

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/051/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR KASAI

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/036/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR KATANGA

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/031/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR TROPIQUES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/029/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BLUE AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/028/08

BUL

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BRAVO AIR CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0090/2006

BRV

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BUSINESS AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/048/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BUSY BEE CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/052/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

CETRACA AVIATION SERVICE

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/026/08

CER

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

CHC STELLAVIA

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0050/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

CONGO EXPRESS

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/083/2009

EXY

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D’AVIATION (CAA)

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/035/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

DOREN AIR CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0032/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

ENTREPRISE WORLD AIRWAYS (EWA)

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/003/08

EWS

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

FILAIR

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/037/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GALAXY KAVATSI

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/027/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GILEMBE AIR SOUTENANCE (GISAIR)

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/053/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GOMA EXPRESS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0051/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GOMAIR

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/045/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

HEWA BORA AIRWAYS (HBA)

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/038/08

ALX

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

INTERNATIONAL TRANS AIR BUSINESS (ITAB)

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/033/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

KIN AVIA

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/042/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

LIGNES AÉRIENNES CONGOLAISES (LAC)

Ministerial signature (ordonnance No. 78/205)

LCG

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

MALU AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/04008

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

MANGO AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/034/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SAFE AIR COMPANY

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/025/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SERVICES AIR

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/030/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SWALA AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/050/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TMK AIR COMMUTER

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/044/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TRACEP CONGO AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/046/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TRANS AIR CARGO SERVICES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/024/08

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

WIMBI DIRA AIRWAYS

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/039/08

WDA

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

ZAABU INTERNATIONAL

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/049/09

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Djibouti, including:

Djibouti

DAALLO AIRLINES

Unknown

DAO

Djibouti

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Equatorial Guinea, including,

Equatorial Guinea

CRONOS AIRLINES

unknown

Unknown

Equatorial Guinea

CEIBA INTERCONTINENTAL

unknown

CEL

Equatorial Guinea

EGAMS

unknown

EGM

Equatorial Guinea

EUROGUINEANA DE AVIACION Y TRANSPORTES

2006/001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS

EUG

Equatorial Guinea

GENERAL WORK AVIACION

002/ANAC

n/a

Equatorial Guinea

GETRA - GUINEA ECUATORIAL DE TRANSPORTES AEREOS

739

GET

Equatorial Guinea

GUINEA AIRWAYS

738

n/a

Equatorial Guinea

STAR EQUATORIAL AIRLINES

Unknown

Unknown

Equatorial Guinea

UTAGE – UNION DE TRANSPORT AEREO DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL

737

UTG

Equatorial Guinea

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Indonesia, with the exception of Garuda Indonesia, Airfast Indonesia, Mandala Airlines, Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua, Indonesia Air Asia and Metro Batavia, including,

Republic of Indonesia

AIR PACIFIC UTAMA

135-020

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ALFA TRANS DIRGANTATA

135-012

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ASCO NUSA AIR

135-022

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ASI PUDJIASTUTI

135-028

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

AVIASTAR MANDIRI

135-029

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

CARDIG AIR

121-013

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

DABI AIR NUSANTARA

135-030

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

DERAYA AIR TAXI

135-013

DRY

Republic of Indonesia

DERAZONA AIR SERVICE

135-010

DRZ

Republic of Indonesia

DIRGANTARA AIR SERVICE

135-014

DIR

Republic of Indonesia

EASTINDO

135-038

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

GATARI AIR SERVICE

135-018

GHS

Republic of Indonesia

INDONESIA AIR TRANSPORT

135-034

IDA

Republic of Indonesia

INTAN ANGKASA AIR SERVICE

135-019

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

JOHNLIN AIR TRANSPORT

135-043

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

KAL STAR

121-037

KLS

Republic of Indonesia

KARTIKA AIRLINES

121-003

KAE

Republic of Indonesia

KURA-KURA AVIATION

135-016

KUR

Republic of Indonesia

LION MENTARI AIRLINES

121-010

LNI

Republic of Indonesia

MANUNGGAL AIR SERVICE

121-020

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

MEGANTARA

121-025

MKE

Republic of Indonesia

MERPATI NUSANTARA AIRLINES

121-002

MNA

Republic of Indonesia

MIMIKA AIR

135-007

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NATIONAL UTILITY HELICOPTER

135-011

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NUSANTARA AIR CHARTER

121-022

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NUSANTARA BUANA AIR

135-041

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NYAMAN AIR

135-042

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

PELITA AIR SERVICE

121-008

PAS

Republic of Indonesia

PENERBANGAN ANGKASA SEMESTA

135-026

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

PURA WISATA BARUNA

135-025

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

REPUBLIC EXPRESS AIRLINES

121-040

RPH

Republic of Indonesia

RIAU AIRLINES

121-016

RIU

Republic of Indonesia

SAMPOERNA AIR NUSANTARA

135-036

SAE

Republic of Indonesia

SAYAP GARUDA INDAH

135-004

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

SKY AVIATION

135-044

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

SMAC

135-015

SMC

Republic of Indonesia

SRIWIJAYA AIR

121-035

SJY

Republic of Indonesia

SURVEI UDARA PENAS

135-006

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

TRANSWISATA PRIMA AVIATION

135-021

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

TRAVEL EXPRESS AVIATION SERVICE

121-038

XAR

Republic of Indonesia

TRAVIRA UTAMA

135-009

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

TRI MG INTRA ASIA AIRLINES

121-018

TMG

Republic of Indonesia

TRIGANA AIR SERVICE

121-006

TGN

Republic of Indonesia

UNINDO

135-040

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

WING ABADI AIRLINES

121-012

WON

Republic of Indonesia

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Kazakhstan, with the exception of Air Astana put in Annex B, including,

Republic of Kazakhstan

AERO AIR COMPANY

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

AEROPRAKT KZ

Unknown

APK

Republic of Kazakhstan

AIR ALMATY

AK-0331-07

LMY

Republic of Kazakhstan

AIR COMPANY KOKSHETAU

AK-0357-08

KRT

Republic of Kazakhstan

AIR DIVISION OF EKA

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

AIR FLAMINGO

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

AIR TRUST AIRCOMPANY

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

AK SUNKAR AIRCOMPANY

Unknown

AKS

Republic of Kazakhstan

ALMATY AVIATION

Unknown

LMT

Republic of Kazakhstan

ARKHABAY

Unknown

KEK

Republic of Kazakhstan

ASIA CONTINENTAL AIRLINES

AK-0345-08

CID

Republic of Kazakhstan

ASIA CONTINENTAL AVIALINES

AK-0371-08

RRK

Republic of Kazakhstan

ASIA WINGS

AK-0390-09

AWA

Republic of Kazakhstan

ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR PILOTS OF KAZAKHSTAN

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

ATMA AIRLINES

AK-0372-08

AMA

Republic of Kazakhstan

ATYRAU AYE JOLY

AK-0321-07

JOL

Republic of Kazakhstan

AVIA-JAYNAR

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

BEYBARS AIRCOMPANY

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

BERKUT AIR/BEK AIR

AK-0311-07

BKT/BEK

Republic of Kazakhstan

BERKUT KZ

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

BURUNDAYAVIA AIRLINES

AK-0374-08

BRY

Republic of Kazakhstan

COMLUX

AK-0352-08

KAZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

DETA AIR

AK-0344-08

DET

Republic of Kazakhstan

EAST WING

AK-0332-07

EWZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

EASTERN EXPRESS

AK-0358-08

LIS

Republic of Kazakhstan

EURO-ASIA AIR

AK-0384-09

EAK

Republic of Kazakhstan

EURO-ASIA AIR INTERNATIONAL

Unknown

KZE

Republic of Kazakhstan

FENIX

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

FLY JET KZ

AK-0391-09

FJK

Republic of Kazakhstan

IJT AVIATION

AK-0335-08

DVB

Republic of Kazakhstan

INVESTAVIA

AK-0342-08

TLG

Republic of Kazakhstan

IRTYSH AIR

AK-0381-09

MZA

Republic of Kazakhstan

JET AIRLINES

AK-0349-09

SOZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

JET ONE

AK-0367-08

JKZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAIR JET

AK-0387-09

KEJ

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAIRTRANS AIRLINE

AK-0347-08

KUY

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAIRWEST

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAVIA

Unknown

KKA

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAVIASPAS

Unknown

KZS

Republic of Kazakhstan

KOKSHETAU

AK-0357-08

KRT

Republic of Kazakhstan

MEGA AIRLINES

AK-0356-08

MGK

Republic of Kazakhstan

MIRAS

AK-0315-07

MIF

Republic of Kazakhstan

NAVIGATOR

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

ORLAN 2000 AIRCOMPANY

Unknown

KOV

Republic of Kazakhstan

PANKH CENTER KAZAKHSTAN

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

PRIME AVIATION

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

SALEM AIRCOMPANY

Unknown

KKS

Republic of Kazakhstan

SAMAL AIR

Unknown

SAV

Republic of Kazakhstan

SAYAKHAT AIRLINES

AK-0359-08

SAH

Republic of Kazakhstan

SEMEYAVIA

Unknown

SMK

Republic of Kazakhstan

SCAT

AK-0350-08

VSV

Republic of Kazakhstan

SKYBUS

AK-0364-08

BYK

Republic of Kazakhstan

SKYJET

AK-0307-09

SEK

Republic of Kazakhstan

SKYSERVICE

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

TYAN SHAN

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

UST-KAMENOGORSK

AK-0385-09

UCK

Republic of Kazakhstan

ZHETYSU AIRCOMPANY

Unknown

JTU

Republic of Kazakhstan

ZHERSU AVIA

Unknown

RZU

Republic of Kazakhstan

ZHEZKAZGANAIR

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of Kazakhstan

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Kyrgyz Republic, including,

Kyrgyz Republic

AIR MANAS

17

MBB

Kyrgyz Republic

ASIAN AIR

Unknown

AAZ

Kyrgyz Republic

AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY

23

AVJ

Kyrgyz Republic

AEROSTAN (EX BISTAIR-FEZ BISHKEK)

08

BSC

Kyrgyz Republic

CLICK AIRWAYS

11

CGK

Kyrgyz Republic

DAMES

20

DAM

Kyrgyz Republic

EASTOK AVIA

15

EEA

Kyrgyz Republic

GOLDEN RULE AIRLINES

22

GRS

Kyrgyz Republic

ITEK AIR

04

IKA

Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZ TRANS AVIA

31

KTC

Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZSTAN

03

LYN

Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZSTAN AIRLINE

Unknown

KGA

Kyrgyz Republic

MAX AVIA

33

MAI

Kyrgyz Republic

S GROUP AVIATION

6

SGL

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY GATE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION

14

SGD

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY WAY AIR

21

SAB

Kyrgyz Republic

TENIR AIRLINES

26

TEB

Kyrgyz Republic

TRAST AERO

05

TSJ

Kyrgyz Republic

VALOR AIR

07

VAC

Kyrgyz Republic

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Liberia

—

Liberia

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Gabon, with the exception of Gabon Airlines, Afrijet and SN2AG put in Annex B, including,

Republic of Gabon

AIR SERVICES SA

004/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

RVS

Republic of Gabon

AIR TOURIST (ALLEGIANCE)

007/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

LGE

Republic of Gabon

NATIONALE ET REGIONALE TRANSPORT (NATIONALE)

008/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

NRG

Republic of Gabon

SCD AVIATION

005/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

SCY

Republic of Gabon

SKY GABON

009/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

SKG

Republic of Gabon

SOLENTA AVIATION GABON

006/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

Unknown

Republic of Gabon

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Philippines, including,

Republic of the Philippines

AEROWURKS AERIAL SPRAYING SERVICES

4AN2008003

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

AIR PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

2009006

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

AIR WOLF AVIATION INC.

200911

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

AIRTRACK AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION

4AN2005003

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ASIA AIRCRAFT OVERSEAS PHILIPPINES INC.

4AN9800036

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS, INC.

4AN2007005

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

AVIATOUR'S FLY'N INC.

200910

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

AYALA AVIATION CORP.

4AN9900003

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

BEACON

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

BENDICE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT INC.

4AN2008006

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

CANADIAN HELICOPTERS PHILIPPINES INC.

4AN9800025

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

CEBU PACIFIC AIR

2009002

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

CHEMTRAD AVIATION CORPORATION

2009018

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

CM AERO

4AN2000001

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

CORPORATE AIR

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

CYCLONE AIRWAYS

4AN9900008

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

FAR EAST AVIATION SERVICES

2009013

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

F.F. CRUZ AND COMPANY, INC.

2009017

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

HUMA CORPORATION

2009014

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

INAEC AVIATION CORP.

4AN2002004

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ISLAND AVIATION

2009009

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ISLAND TRANSVOYAGER

2010022

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

LION AIR, INCORPORATED

2009019

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

MACRO ASIA AIR TAXI SERVICES

4AN9800035

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

MINDANAO RAINBOW AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

2009016

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

MISIBIS AVIATION & DEVELOPMENT CORP

2010020

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

OMNI AVIATION CORP.

4AN2002002

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

PACIFIC EAST ASIA CARGO AIRLINES, INC.

4AS9800006

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

PACIFIC AIRWAYS CORPORATION

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

PACIFIC ALLIANCE CORPORATION

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

2009001

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL AVIATION CORP.

4AN9800015

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ROYAL AIR CHARTER SERVICES INC.

4AN2003003

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ROYAL STAR AVIATION, INC.

4AN9800029

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

SOUTH EAST ASIA INC.

2009004

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

SOUTHSTAR AVIATION COMPANY, INC.

4AN9800037

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

SPIRIT OF MANILA AIRLINES CORPORATION

2009008

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

SUBIC INTERNATIONAL AIR CHARTER

4AN9900010

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

SUBIC SEAPLANE, INC.

4AN2000002

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

TOPFLITE AIRWAYS, INC.

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

TRANSGLOBAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION

2009007

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

WORLD AVIATION, CORP.

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

WCC AVIATION COMPANY

2009015

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

YOKOTA AVIATION, INC.

Unknown

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ZENITH AIR, INC.

2009012

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

ZEST AIRWAYS INCORPORATED

2009003

Unknown

Republic of the Philippines

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sao Tome and Principe, including

—

—

Sao Tome and Principe

AFRICA CONNECTION

10/AOC/2008

Unknown

Sao Tome and Principe

BRITISH GULF INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD

01/AOC/2007

BGI

Sao Tome and Principe

EXECUTIVE JET SERVICES

03/AOC/2006

EJZ

Sao Tome and Principe

GLOBAL AVIATION OPERATION

04/AOC/2006

Unknown

Sao Tome and Principe

GOLIAF AIR

05/AOC/2001

GLE

Sao Tome and Principe

ISLAND OIL EXPLORATION

01/AOC/2008

Unknown

Sao Tome and Principe

STP AIRWAYS

03/AOC/2006

STP

Sao Tome and Principe

TRANSAFRIK INTERNATIONAL LTD

02/AOC/2002

TFK

Sao Tome and Principe

TRANSCARG

01/AOC/2009

Unknown

Sao Tome and Principe

TRANSLIZ AVIATION (TMS)

02/AOC/2007

TMS

Sao Tome and Principe

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sierra Leone, including,

—

—

Sierra Leone

AIR RUM, LTD

Unknown

RUM

Sierra Leone

DESTINY AIR SERVICES, LTD

Unknown

DTY

Sierra Leone

HEAVYLIFT CARGO

Unknown

Unknown

Sierra Leone

ORANGE AIR SIERRA LEONE LTD

Unknown

ORJ

Sierra Leone

PARAMOUNT AIRLINES, LTD

Unknown

PRR

Sierra Leone

SEVEN FOUR EIGHT AIR SERVICES LTD

Unknown

SVT

Sierra Leone

TEEBAH AIRWAYS

Unknown

Unknown

Sierra Leone

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sudan

Republic of Sudan

SUDAN AIRWAYS

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

SUN AIR COMPANY

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

MARSLAND COMPANY

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

ATTICO AIRLINES

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

FOURTY EIGHT AVIATION

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

SUDANESE STATES AVIATION COMPANY

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

ALMAJARA AVIATION

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

BADER AIRLINES

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

ALFA AIRLINES

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

AZZA TRANSPORT COMPANY

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

GREEN FLAG AVIATION

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

ALMAJAL AVIATION SERVICE

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Swaziland, including,

—

—

Swaziland

SWAZILAND AIRLINK

Unknown

SZL

Swaziland

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Zambia, including,

Zambia

ZAMBEZI AIRLINES

Z/AOC/001/2009

ZMA

Zambia

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(1)  Air carriers listed in Annex A could be permitted to exercise traffic rights by using wet-leased aircraft of an air carrier which is not subject to an operating ban, provided that the relevant safety standards are complied with.

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ANNEX B

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS OF WHICH OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE EU
   (1)

| Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different) | Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Number | ICAO airline designation number | State of the Operator | Aircraft type restricted | Registration mark(s) and, when available, construction serial number(s) | State of registry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AIR KORYO | GAC-AOC/KOR-01 | | DPRK | All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Tu- 204 | All fleet with the exception of: P-632, P-633 | DPRK |
| AFRIJET (2) | 002/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | | Republic of Gabon | All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Falcon 50; 2 aircraft of type Falcon 900 | All fleet with the exception of: TR-LGV; TR-LGY; TR-AFJ; TR-AFR | Republic of Gabon |
| AIR ASTANA (3) | AK-0388-09 | KZR | Kazakhstan | All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type B767; 4 aircraft of type B757; 10 aircraft of type A319/320/321; 5 aircraft of type Fokker 50 | All fleet with the exception of: P4-KCA, P4-KCB; P4-EAS, P4-FAS, P4-GAS, P4-MAS; P4-NAS, P4-OAS, P4-PAS, P4-SAS, P4-TAS, P4-UAS, P4-VAS, P4-WAS, P4-YAS, P4-XAS; P4-HAS, P4-IAS, P4-JAS, P4-KAS, P4-LAS | Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands) |
| AIR SERVICE COMORES | 06-819/TA-15/DGACM | KMD | Comoros | All fleet with the exception of: LET 410 UVP | All fleet with the exception of: D6-CAM (851336) | Comoros |
| GABON AIRLINES (4) | 001/MTAC/ANAC | GBK | Republic of Gabon | All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Boeing B-767-200 | All fleet with the exception of: TR-LHP | Republic of Gabon |
| IRAN AIR (5) | FS100 | IRA | Islamic Republic of Iran | All fleet with the exception of:
  14 aircraft of type A300, 8 aircraft of type A310, 1 aircraft B737, | All fleet with the exception of:
  EP-IBA
  EP-IBB
  EP-IBC
  EP-IBD
  EP-IBG
  EP-IBH
  EP-IBI
  EP-IBJ
  EP-IBM
  EP-IBN
  EP-IBO
  EP-IBS
  EP-IBT
  EP-IBV
  EP-IBX
  EP-IBZ
  EP-ICE
  EP-ICF
  EP-IBK
  EP-IBL
  EP-IBP
  EP-IBQ
  EP-AGA | Islamic Republic of Iran |
| NOUVELLE AIR AFFAIRES GABON (SN2AG) | 003/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | NVS | Republic of Gabon | All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Challenger CL601; 1 aircraft of type HS-125-800 | All fleet with the exception of: TR-AAG, ZS-AFG | Republic of Gabon; Republic of South Africa |
| TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES | 001 | DTA | Republic of Angola | All fleet with the exception of: 3 aircraft of type Boeing B-777 and 4 aircraft of type Boeing B-737-700 | All fleet with the exception of: D2-TED, D2-TEE, D2-TEF, D2-TBF, D2, TBG, D2-TBH, D2-TBJ | Republic of Angola |
| UKRAINIAN MEDITERRANEAN | 164 | UKM | Ukraine | All fleet with the exception of one aircraft of type MD-83 | All fleet with the exception of: UR-CFF | Ukraine |

Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different)

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Number

ICAO airline designation number

State of the Operator

Aircraft type restricted

Registration mark(s) and, when available, construction serial number(s)

State of registry

AIR KORYO

GAC-AOC/KOR-01

DPRK

All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Tu- 204

All fleet with the exception of: P-632, P-633

DPRK

AFRIJET (2)

002/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

Republic of Gabon

All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Falcon 50; 2 aircraft of type Falcon 900

All fleet with the exception of: TR-LGV; TR-LGY; TR-AFJ; TR-AFR

Republic of Gabon

AIR ASTANA (3)

AK-0388-09

KZR

Kazakhstan

All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type B767; 4 aircraft of type B757; 10 aircraft of type A319/320/321; 5 aircraft of type Fokker 50

All fleet with the exception of: P4-KCA, P4-KCB; P4-EAS, P4-FAS, P4-GAS, P4-MAS; P4-NAS, P4-OAS, P4-PAS, P4-SAS, P4-TAS, P4-UAS, P4-VAS, P4-WAS, P4-YAS, P4-XAS; P4-HAS, P4-IAS, P4-JAS, P4-KAS, P4-LAS

Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands)

AIR SERVICE COMORES

06-819/TA-15/DGACM

KMD

Comoros

All fleet with the exception of: LET 410 UVP

All fleet with the exception of: D6-CAM (851336)

Comoros

GABON AIRLINES (4)

001/MTAC/ANAC

GBK

Republic of Gabon

All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Boeing B-767-200

All fleet with the exception of: TR-LHP

Republic of Gabon

IRAN AIR (5)

FS100

IRA

Islamic Republic of Iran

All fleet with the exception of:

14 aircraft of type A300, 8 aircraft of type A310, 1 aircraft B737,

All fleet with the exception of:

EP-IBA

EP-IBB

EP-IBC

EP-IBD

EP-IBG

EP-IBH

EP-IBI

EP-IBJ

EP-IBM

EP-IBN

EP-IBO

EP-IBS

EP-IBT

EP-IBV

EP-IBX

EP-IBZ

EP-ICE

EP-ICF

EP-IBK

EP-IBL

EP-IBP

EP-IBQ

EP-AGA

Islamic Republic of Iran

NOUVELLE AIR AFFAIRES GABON (SN2AG)

003/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

NVS

Republic of Gabon

All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Challenger CL601; 1 aircraft of type HS-125-800

All fleet with the exception of: TR-AAG, ZS-AFG

Republic of Gabon; Republic of South Africa

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES

001

DTA

Republic of Angola

All fleet with the exception of: 3 aircraft of type Boeing B-777 and 4 aircraft of type Boeing B-737-700

All fleet with the exception of: D2-TED, D2-TEE, D2-TEF, D2-TBF, D2, TBG, D2-TBH, D2-TBJ

Republic of Angola

UKRAINIAN MEDITERRANEAN

164

UKM

Ukraine

All fleet with the exception of one aircraft of type MD-83

All fleet with the exception of: UR-CFF

Ukraine

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(1)  Air carriers listed in Annex B could be permitted to exercise traffic rights by using wet-leased aircraft of an air carrier which is not subject to an operating ban, provided that the relevant safety standards are complied with.

(2)  Afrijet is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current operations within the European EU.

(3)  Air Astana is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current operations within the European EU.

(4)  Gabon Airlines is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current operations within the European EU.

(5)  Iran Air is allowed to operate to the European Union using the specific aircraft under the conditions set out in recital (69) of this Regulation.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 591/2010

of 5 July 2010

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

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,

Whereas:

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

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

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 July 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 5 July 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

(2)  
  OJ L 350, 31.12.2007, p. 1.

2

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ANNEX

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

| (EUR/100 kg) |
| --- |
| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MA | 56,2 |
| MK | 45,6 |
| TR | 50,2 |
| ZZ | 50,7 |
| 0707 00 05 | MK | 45,6 |
| TR | 123,6 |
| ZZ | 84,6 |
| 0709 90 70 | TR | 102,6 |
| ZZ | 102,6 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 111,7 |
| TR | 97,3 |
| UY | 91,0 |
| ZA | 104,6 |
| ZZ | 101,2 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 105,4 |
| BR | 78,7 |
| CA | 83,2 |
| CL | 96,2 |
| CN | 69,1 |
| NZ | 107,8 |
| US | 84,5 |
| ZA | 103,9 |
| ZZ | 91,1 |
| 0808 20 50 | AR | 102,2 |
| CL | 113,9 |
| CN | 98,4 |
| NZ | 159,1 |
| ZA | 121,4 |
| ZZ | 119,0 |
| 0809 10 00 | TR | 232,0 |
| ZZ | 232,0 |
| 0809 20 95 | TR | 287,5 |
| ZZ | 287,5 |
| 0809 30 | AR | 137,1 |
| TR | 152,0 |
| ZZ | 144,6 |
| 0809 40 05 | IL | 133,1 |
| US | 110,3 |
| ZZ | 121,7 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MA

56,2

MK

45,6

TR

50,2

ZZ

50,7

0707 00 05

MK

45,6

TR

123,6

ZZ

84,6

0709 90 70

TR

102,6

ZZ

102,6

0805 50 10

AR

111,7

TR

97,3

UY

91,0

ZA

104,6

ZZ

101,2

0808 10 80

AR

105,4

BR

78,7

CA

83,2

CL

96,2

CN

69,1

NZ

107,8

US

84,5

ZA

103,9

ZZ

91,1

0808 20 50

AR

102,2

CL

113,9

CN

98,4

NZ

159,1

ZA

121,4

ZZ

119,0

0809 10 00

TR

232,0

ZZ

232,0

0809 20 95

TR

287,5

ZZ

287,5

0809 30

AR

137,1

TR

152,0

ZZ

144,6

0809 40 05

IL

133,1

US

110,3

ZZ

121,7

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

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 592/2010

of 5 July 2010

amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EC) No 877/2009 for the 2009/10 marketing year

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

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

Whereas:

| (1) | The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2009/10 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 877/2009 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 577/2010 (4). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2009/10 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 877/2009 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 577/2010 (4).

| (2) | The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of the products referred to in Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, as fixed by Regulation (EC) No 877/2009 for the 2009/10, marketing year, are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 July 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 5 July 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

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

2

(3)  
  OJ L 253, 25.9.2009, p. 3.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 166, 1.7.2010, p. 14.

4

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ANNEX

Amended representative prices and additional import duties applicable to white sugar, raw sugar and products covered by CN code 1702 90 95 from 6 July 2010

| (EUR) |
| --- |
| CN code | Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned | Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned |
| 1701 11 10  (1) | 41,21 | 0,00 |
| 1701 11 90  (1) | 41,21 | 2,54 |
| 1701 12 10  (1) | 41,21 | 0,00 |
| 1701 12 90  (1) | 41,21 | 2,24 |
| 1701 91 00  (2) | 44,93 | 3,99 |
| 1701 99 10  (2) | 44,93 | 0,86 |
| 1701 99 90  (2) | 44,93 | 0,86 |
| 1702 90 95  (3) | 0,45 | 0,24 |

(EUR)

CN code

Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned

Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned

1701 11 10  (1)

41,21

0,00

1701 11 90  (1)

41,21

2,54

1701 12 10  (1)

41,21

0,00

1701 12 90  (1)

41,21

2,24

1701 91 00  (2)

44,93

3,99

1701 99 10  (2)

44,93

0,86

1701 99 90  (2)

44,93

0,86

1702 90 95  (3)

0,45

0,24

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

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

(3)  Per 1 % sucrose content.

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 18 June 2010

on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons allowed for essential or critical laboratory and analytical uses in the Union in 2010 under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer

(notified under document C(2010) 3850)

(Only the Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Italian and Spanish texts are authentic)

(2010/375/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Union has already phased out the production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, hydrobromofluorocarbons and bromochloromethane for most uses. The Commission is required to determine essential laboratory and analytical uses for these controlled substances, the quantities that may be used and the companies that may use them. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The Union has already phased out the production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, hydrobromofluorocarbons and bromochloromethane for most uses. The Commission is required to determine essential laboratory and analytical uses for these controlled substances, the quantities that may be used and the companies that may use them.

| (2) | Decision XIX/18 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption necessary to satisfy essential laboratory and analytical uses of controlled substances listed in Annexes A, B and C (Group II and III substances) of the Montreal Protocol as listed in Annex IV to the report of the Seventh Meeting of the Parties, subject to the conditions set out in Annex II to the report of the Sixth Meeting of the Parties, as well as Decisions VI/9, VII/11, XI/15 XV/5, XVI/16 and XXI/16 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Decision XIX/18 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption necessary to satisfy essential laboratory and analytical uses of controlled substances listed in Annexes A, B and C (Group II and III substances) of the Montreal Protocol as listed in Annex IV to the report of the Seventh Meeting of the Parties, subject to the conditions set out in Annex II to the report of the Sixth Meeting of the Parties, as well as Decisions VI/9, VII/11, XI/15 XV/5, XVI/16 and XXI/16 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.

| (3) | Decision XVII/10 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption of methyl bromide, listed in Annex E of the Montreal Protocol, necessary to satisfy laboratory and analytical critical uses of methyl bromide. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Decision XVII/10 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption of methyl bromide, listed in Annex E of the Montreal Protocol, necessary to satisfy laboratory and analytical critical uses of methyl bromide.

| (4) | Under the Montreal Protocol global laboratory and analytical-use exemption is subject to periodic review and has last been extended by Decision XXI/6 until 31 December 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Under the Montreal Protocol global laboratory and analytical-use exemption is subject to periodic review and has last been extended by Decision XXI/6 until 31 December 2014.

| (5) | Decision VI/25 specifies that a use can only be considered as essential if there are no available technically and economically feasible alternatives or substitutes that are acceptable from the standpoint of environment and health. An Annex listing those uses for which the Parties of the Montreal Protocol consider alternatives to be available should be established. This Annex should also contain the positive list of permitted essential uses of methyl bromide, as agreed by the Parties in Decision XVIII/15. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Decision VI/25 specifies that a use can only be considered as essential if there are no available technically and economically feasible alternatives or substitutes that are acceptable from the standpoint of environment and health. An Annex listing those uses for which the Parties of the Montreal Protocol consider alternatives to be available should be established. This Annex should also contain the positive list of permitted essential uses of methyl bromide, as agreed by the Parties in Decision XVIII/15.

| (6) | The Commission has published a notice to undertakings intending to import or export controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer to or from the European Union in 2010 and undertakings intending to request for 2010 a quota for these substances intended for laboratory and analytical uses (2) and has received declarations on intended essential laboratory and analytical uses of controlled substances for 2009. |
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(6)

The Commission has published a notice to undertakings intending to import or export controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer to or from the European Union in 2010 and undertakings intending to request for 2010 a quota for these substances intended for laboratory and analytical uses (2) and has received declarations on intended essential laboratory and analytical uses of controlled substances for 2009.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee established by Article 25(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009, |
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(7)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee established by Article 25(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The production and import of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons may be permitted for any essential laboratory and analytical use specified in Annex I.

Article 2

The quantity of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 which may be produced or imported for essential laboratory and analytical uses in the Union in 2010 shall be 63 843,371 ODP kilograms.

Article 3

The allocation of essential laboratory and analytical use quotas for controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons for the year 2010 shall be to the undertakings indicated in Annex II. The maximum quantities that may be produced or imported in 2010 for laboratory and analytical uses allocated to these undertakings shall be set out in Annex III.

Article 4

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2010 and shall expire on 31 December 2010.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the following undertakings:

| | Acros Organics BVBA |
| --- | --- |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a |
| 2440 Geel |
| BELGIUM |

Acros Organics BVBA

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a

2440 Geel

BELGIUM

| | Estonian Environmental Research Centre |
| --- | --- |
| Marja 4D |
| 10617 Tallinn |
| ESTONIA |

Estonian Environmental Research Centre

Marja 4D

10617 Tallinn

ESTONIA

| | Honeywell Specialty Chemicals GmbH |
| --- | --- |
| Wunstorfer Strasse 40 |
| Postfach 100262 |
| 30918 Seelze |
| GERMANY |

Honeywell Specialty Chemicals GmbH

Wunstorfer Strasse 40

Postfach 100262

30918 Seelze

GERMANY

| | LGC Standards GmbH |
| --- | --- |
| Mercatorstr. 51 |
| 46485 Wesel |
| GERMANY |

LGC Standards GmbH

Mercatorstr. 51

46485 Wesel

GERMANY

| | Ministry of Defence |
| --- | --- |
| Defence Fuel Lubricants and Chemicals |
| PO Box 10.000 |
| 1780 CA Den Helder |
| NETHERLANDS |

Ministry of Defence

Defence Fuel Lubricants and Chemicals

PO Box 10.000

1780 CA Den Helder

NETHERLANDS

| | Sicor SPA |
| --- | --- |
| Via Terazzano 77 |
| 20017 Rho (MI) |
| ITALY |

Sicor SPA

Via Terazzano 77

20017 Rho (MI)

ITALY

| | Sigma Aldrich Company Ltd |
| --- | --- |
| The Old Brickyard, New Road |
| Gillingham SP8 4XT |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Sigma Aldrich Company Ltd

The Old Brickyard, New Road

Gillingham SP8 4XT

UNITED KINGDOM

| | Sigma Aldrich Logistik GmbH |
| --- | --- |
| Riedstrasse 2 |
| 89555 Steinheim |
| GERMANY |

Sigma Aldrich Logistik GmbH

Riedstrasse 2

89555 Steinheim

GERMANY

| | VWR International SAS |
| --- | --- |
| 201 rue Carnot |
| 94126 Fontenay-sous-Bois |
| FRANCE |

VWR International SAS

201 rue Carnot

94126 Fontenay-sous-Bois

FRANCE

| | Airbus SAS |
| --- | --- |
| Route de Bayonne 316 |
| 31300 Toulouse |
| FRANCE |

Airbus SAS

Route de Bayonne 316

31300 Toulouse

FRANCE

| | Harp International Ltd |
| --- | --- |
| Gellihirion Industrial Estate, Rhondda, Cynon Taff, |
| Pontypridd CF37 5SX |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Harp International Ltd

Gellihirion Industrial Estate, Rhondda, Cynon Taff,

Pontypridd CF37 5SX

UNITED KINGDOM

| | Ineos Fluor Ltd |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 13, The Heath |
| Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QF |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Ineos Fluor Ltd

PO Box 13, The Heath

Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QF

UNITED KINGDOM

| | Merck KGaA |
| --- | --- |
| Frankfurter Strasse 250 |
| 64271 Darmstadt |
| GERMANY |

Merck KGaA

Frankfurter Strasse 250

64271 Darmstadt

GERMANY

| | Panreac Quimica SA |
| --- | --- |
| Pol. Ind. Pla de la Bruguera, C/Garraf 2 |
| 08211 Castellar del Vallès-Barcelona |
| SPAIN |

Panreac Quimica SA

Pol. Ind. Pla de la Bruguera, C/Garraf 2

08211 Castellar del Vallès-Barcelona

SPAIN

| | Sigma Aldrich Chimie SARL |
| --- | --- |
| 80, rue de Luzais |
| L’Isle d’Abeau Chesnes |
| 38297 St Quentin Fallavier |
| FRANCE |

Sigma Aldrich Chimie SARL

80, rue de Luzais

L’Isle d’Abeau Chesnes

38297 St Quentin Fallavier

FRANCE

| | Sigma Aldrich Laborchemikalien GmbH |
| --- | --- |
| Wunstorfer Strasse 40 |
| Postfach 100262 |
| 30918 Seelze |
| GERMANY |

Sigma Aldrich Laborchemikalien GmbH

Wunstorfer Strasse 40

Postfach 100262

30918 Seelze

GERMANY

| | Tazzetti Fluids SRL |
| --- | --- |
| Corso Europa n. 600/a |
| Volpiano (TO) |
| ITALY |

Tazzetti Fluids SRL

Corso Europa n. 600/a

Volpiano (TO)

ITALY

Done at Brussels, 18 June 2010.

For the Commission

Connie HEDEGAARD

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 286, 31.10.2009, p. 1.

1

(2)  
  OJ C 132, 11.6.2009, p. 19.

2

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ANNEX I

Essential laboratory and analytical uses of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons

| 1. | Controlled substances of Group I (chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115), Group II (other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons), Group III (halons), Group IV (carbon tetrachloride), Group V (1,1,1-trichloroethane), Group VII (hydrobromofluorocarbons) and Group IX (bromochloromethane) may be permitted for all laboratory and analytical uses with the exception of the following:






  (a) | testing of oil, grease and total petroleum hydrocarbons in water; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

(a)

testing of oil, grease and total petroleum hydrocarbons in water;

| (b) | testing of tar in road-paving materials; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

testing of tar in road-paving materials;

| (c) | forensic finger-printing; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

forensic finger-printing;

| (d) | testing of organic matter in coal; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

testing of organic matter in coal;

| (e) | any use for which a technically and economically feasible alternative is available. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

any use for which a technically and economically feasible alternative is available.

| 2. | Methyl bromide (Group VI) may be permitted for the following essential laboratory and analytical uses:






  (a) | as a reference or standard to calibrate equipment which uses methyl bromide, to monitor methyl bromide emission levels or to determine methyl bromide residue levels in goods, plants and commodities; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

(a)

as a reference or standard to calibrate equipment which uses methyl bromide, to monitor methyl bromide emission levels or to determine methyl bromide residue levels in goods, plants and commodities;

| (b) | in laboratory toxicological studies; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in laboratory toxicological studies;

| (c) | to compare the efficacy of methyl bromide and its alternatives inside a laboratory; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

to compare the efficacy of methyl bromide and its alternatives inside a laboratory;

| (d) | as a laboratory agent which is destroyed in a chemical reaction in the manner of feedstock. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

as a laboratory agent which is destroyed in a chemical reaction in the manner of feedstock.

| 3. | Following uses are not considered as essential laboratory and analytical uses:






  (a) | refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment used in laboratories, including refrigerated laboratory equipment such as ultra-centrifuges; |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

(a)

refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment used in laboratories, including refrigerated laboratory equipment such as ultra-centrifuges;

| (b) | cleaning, reworking, repair, or rebuilding of electronic components or assemblies; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

cleaning, reworking, repair, or rebuilding of electronic components or assemblies;

| (c) | preservation of publications and archives; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

preservation of publications and archives;

| (d) | sterilisation of materials in a laboratory. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

sterilisation of materials in a laboratory.

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ANNEX II

Undertakings entitled to produce or import for essential laboratory and analytical uses

Quota entitling to produce or import controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons, which may be used for essential laboratory and analytical uses, are allocated to:

| Company | Acros Organics (BE) |
| --- | --- |

Company

Acros Organics (BE)

| | Airbus France (FR) |
| --- | --- |

Airbus France (FR)

| | Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EE) |
| --- | --- |

Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EE)

| | Harp International (UK) |
| --- | --- |

Harp International (UK)

| | Honeywell Specialty Chemicals (FR) |
| --- | --- |

Honeywell Specialty Chemicals (FR)

| | Ineos Fluor (UK) |
| --- | --- |

Ineos Fluor (UK)

| | LGC Standards (DE) |
| --- | --- |

LGC Standards (DE)

| | Merck KGaA (DE) |
| --- | --- |

Merck KGaA (DE)

| | Ministry of Defence (NL) |
| --- | --- |

Ministry of Defence (NL)

| | Panreac Quimica (ES) |
| --- | --- |

Panreac Quimica (ES)

| | Sicor (IT) |
| --- | --- |

Sicor (IT)

| | Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR) |
| --- | --- |

Sigma Aldrich Chimie (FR)

| | Sigma Aldrich Company (UK) |
| --- | --- |

Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)

| | Sigma Aldrich Laborchemikalien (DE) |
| --- | --- |

Sigma Aldrich Laborchemikalien (DE)

| | Sigma Aldrich Logistik (DE) |
| --- | --- |

Sigma Aldrich Logistik (DE)

| | Tazzetti Fluids (IT) |
| --- | --- |

Tazzetti Fluids (IT)

| | VWR I S A S (FR) |
| --- | --- |

VWR I S A S (FR)

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ANNEX III

(This Annex is not published because it contains confidential commercial information.)

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| 6.7.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 170/39 |
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6.7.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 170/39

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 2 July 2010

on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for certain products in the sleep environment of children pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

(2010/376/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety (1), and in particular Article 4(1)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Directive 2001/95/EC provides for European standards to be established by European standardisation bodies. These standards should ensure that products satisfy the general safety requirement of the Directive. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Directive 2001/95/EC provides for European standards to be established by European standardisation bodies. These standards should ensure that products satisfy the general safety requirement of the Directive.

| (2) | Under Directive 2001/95/EC a product is presumed safe, as far as the risks and risk categories covered by national standards are concerned, when it complies with voluntary national standards transposing European standards. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Under Directive 2001/95/EC a product is presumed safe, as far as the risks and risk categories covered by national standards are concerned, when it complies with voluntary national standards transposing European standards.

| (3) | In 2006 the European Commission commissioned a study (2) to assess the safety of several child-care articles commonly used to care for babies and young children from 0 until 5 years of age. The study was carried out in cooperation with national authorities, national standardisation bodies, consumer associations, product safety organisations, economic operators and testing laboratories. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In 2006 the European Commission commissioned a study (2) to assess the safety of several child-care articles commonly used to care for babies and young children from 0 until 5 years of age. The study was carried out in cooperation with national authorities, national standardisation bodies, consumer associations, product safety organisations, economic operators and testing laboratories.

| (4) | For these products, the study compiled statistics on accidents and injuries in the Union and worldwide and carried out a complete risk assessment, based on an identification of the main hazards and an assessment of exposure scenarios. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

For these products, the study compiled statistics on accidents and injuries in the Union and worldwide and carried out a complete risk assessment, based on an identification of the main hazards and an assessment of exposure scenarios.

| (5) | Five types of products assessed by the study, which are regularly found in the sleep environment of newborns and young children, were identified for follow-up to the study. These are cot mattresses, cot bumpers, suspended baby beds, children’s duvets and children’s sleep bags. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Five types of products assessed by the study, which are regularly found in the sleep environment of newborns and young children, were identified for follow-up to the study. These are cot mattresses, cot bumpers, suspended baby beds, children’s duvets and children’s sleep bags.

| (6) | Every day, newborns sleep for on average at least 16 hours, and at 3-5 years children still sleep for 11-13 hours a day. Including awake periods, babies and young children spend at least half of the day in a sleep environment during their first five years of life. Products in the sleep environment must be safe, because that is where babies and young children are commonly left unattended for longer periods during the day and the night. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Every day, newborns sleep for on average at least 16 hours, and at 3-5 years children still sleep for 11-13 hours a day. Including awake periods, babies and young children spend at least half of the day in a sleep environment during their first five years of life. Products in the sleep environment must be safe, because that is where babies and young children are commonly left unattended for longer periods during the day and the night.

| (7) | According to the European Injury Database IDB, between 2005 and 2007, 17 000 accidents involving children from 0 to 4 years happened in the cot in the European Union (3). According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), every year more babies die in incidents involving cots and cot-related products than with any other child-care product (4). |
| --- | --- |

(7)

According to the European Injury Database IDB, between 2005 and 2007, 17 000 accidents involving children from 0 to 4 years happened in the cot in the European Union (3). According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), every year more babies die in incidents involving cots and cot-related products than with any other child-care product (4).

| (8) | Some models of cot bumpers and children’s sleep bags have been notified through the European rapid alert system RAPEX as posing risks of suffocation and choking and consequently withdrawn from the market or recalled. In 1992, the French Consumer Safety Commission recommended action to inform consumers and improve the safety of children’s duvets, due to risks of flammability, overheating and suffocation. (5) In 2002, 2007 and 2008 the US CPSC ordered the recall of some models of mattresses for cots due to entrapment hazards and unfounded claims (6). |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Some models of cot bumpers and children’s sleep bags have been notified through the European rapid alert system RAPEX as posing risks of suffocation and choking and consequently withdrawn from the market or recalled. In 1992, the French Consumer Safety Commission recommended action to inform consumers and improve the safety of children’s duvets, due to risks of flammability, overheating and suffocation. (5) In 2002, 2007 and 2008 the US CPSC ordered the recall of some models of mattresses for cots due to entrapment hazards and unfounded claims (6).

| (9) | Cot bumpers, mattresses, and children’s duvets, if unsafe or supplied without essential safety warnings, may increase the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) due to the risk of overheating and asphyxia (7). |
| --- | --- |

(9)

Cot bumpers, mattresses, and children’s duvets, if unsafe or supplied without essential safety warnings, may increase the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) due to the risk of overheating and asphyxia (7).

| (10) | At the same time, research has found that children’s sleep bags may have a protective effect against SIDS (8), since they reduce the incidence of turning to a prone position and prevent bedding from coming up over the face and the head during sleep. If their use is to be encouraged for these reasons, it is necessary to ensure their safety against other risks, such as choking on small parts and entrapment. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

At the same time, research has found that children’s sleep bags may have a protective effect against SIDS (8), since they reduce the incidence of turning to a prone position and prevent bedding from coming up over the face and the head during sleep. If their use is to be encouraged for these reasons, it is necessary to ensure their safety against other risks, such as choking on small parts and entrapment.

| (11) | No European standards exist for the abovementioned five types of products. It is therefore necessary to determine specific requirements pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Directive 2001/95/EC, with the view to requesting the standardisation bodies to develop standards to reduce the risks associated with the use of those products. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

No European standards exist for the abovementioned five types of products. It is therefore necessary to determine specific requirements pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Directive 2001/95/EC, with the view to requesting the standardisation bodies to develop standards to reduce the risks associated with the use of those products.

| (12) | These standards should be developed according to the procedure laid down in Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services (9). The reference of the standard adopted should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2001/95/EC. |
| --- | --- |

(12)

These standards should be developed according to the procedure laid down in Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services (9). The reference of the standard adopted should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2001/95/EC.

| (13) | Once the relevant standards are available, and provided that the Commission decides to publish their reference in the Official Journal, according to the procedure laid down in Article 4(2) of Directive 2001/95/EC, cot mattresses, cot bumpers, suspended baby beds, children’s duvets and children’s sleep bags manufactured in compliance with such standards should be presumed to comply with the general safety requirement of Directive 2001/95/EC, as far as the safety requirements covered by the standards are concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(13)

Once the relevant standards are available, and provided that the Commission decides to publish their reference in the Official Journal, according to the procedure laid down in Article 4(2) of Directive 2001/95/EC, cot mattresses, cot bumpers, suspended baby beds, children’s duvets and children’s sleep bags manufactured in compliance with such standards should be presumed to comply with the general safety requirement of Directive 2001/95/EC, as far as the safety requirements covered by the standards are concerned.

| (14) | This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 15 of Directive 2001/95/EC, |
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(14)

This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 15 of Directive 2001/95/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Definitions

For the purposes of this Decision:

| — | ‘
  cot mattress
  ’ means a product providing support for newborns and children sleeping in a cot. It usually measures 60 × 120 cm or 70 × 140 cm and varies in thickness between 6 and 15 cm. It can also be foldable, |
| --- | --- |

—

‘
  cot mattress
  ’ means a product providing support for newborns and children sleeping in a cot. It usually measures 60 × 120 cm or 70 × 140 cm and varies in thickness between 6 and 15 cm. It can also be foldable,

cot mattress

| — | ‘
  cot bumper
  ’ means an upholstered accessory for a cot attached to the inner part of it, generally used to improve the comfort of the child. It can cover at least one side of the cot, |
| --- | --- |

—

‘
  cot bumper
  ’ means an upholstered accessory for a cot attached to the inner part of it, generally used to improve the comfort of the child. It can cover at least one side of the cot,

cot bumper

| — | ‘
  suspended baby bed
  ’ means a cot or a crib, often with a non-rigid or other flat surface suspended with cords, straps or slings from one or more anchorage points. It is used to lay down a young baby who cannot kneel or sit up unaided, |
| --- | --- |

—

‘
  suspended baby bed
  ’ means a cot or a crib, often with a non-rigid or other flat surface suspended with cords, straps or slings from one or more anchorage points. It is used to lay down a young baby who cannot kneel or sit up unaided,

suspended baby bed

| — | ‘
  duvet for children
  ’ means a fabric bag containing a soft filling for use in the cot to increase comfort when sleeping and prevent hypothermia, |
| --- | --- |

—

‘
  duvet for children
  ’ means a fabric bag containing a soft filling for use in the cot to increase comfort when sleeping and prevent hypothermia,

duvet for children

| — | ‘
  children’s sleep bag
  ’ means a warmly lined or padded body-length bag, in which the baby is placed and designed to prevent hypothermia and suffocation while sleeping or lying in a cot. |
| --- | --- |

—

‘
  children’s sleep bag
  ’ means a warmly lined or padded body-length bag, in which the baby is placed and designed to prevent hypothermia and suffocation while sleeping or lying in a cot.

children’s sleep bag

Article 2

Requirements

The specific safety requirements for the products referred to in Article 1 to be met by European standards pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2001/95/EC are set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

Done at Brussels, 2 July 2010.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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(1)  
  OJ L 11, 15.1.2002, p. 4.

1

(2)  http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/projects/ongoing-projects_en.htm#project_results

2

(3)  IDB All Injury Data, 2005-2007.

3

(4)  
  ‘Nursery product-related injuries and deaths among children under the age of five’, in CPSC, February 2009.

4

(5)  http://www.securiteconso.org/Article195.html

5

(6)  http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/prod.aspx

6

(7)  
  ‘Environment of infants during sleep and risk of sudden infant death’, British Medical Journal, 1996,

7

British Medical Journal

‘Changing concepts of SIDS: implications for infant sleeping environment and sleep position’, American Academy of Paediatrics, March 2000,

American Academy of Paediatrics

‘Sleep Environment and the risk of sudden Infant death in an urban population’, American Academy of Paediatrics, May 2003,

American Academy of Paediatrics

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/legislation/pol/bumper-bordure-eng.php

(8)  
  ‘Risk and preventive factors for cot death in The Netherlands, a low-incidence country’, European Journal of Paediatrics, July 1998.

8

European Journal of Paediatrics

(9)  
  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

9

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ANNEX

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR COT MATTRESSES

RISKS: The main risks associated with the product are entrapment and flammability.

Safety requirements

1.   General safety requirements

Articles shall not jeopardise the safety or health of children and carers when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children. The ability of the users and their carers shall be taken into account, in particular for articles which, by virtue of their functions, dimensions and characteristics, are intended for use by children under five years. Labels on articles or on their packaging and accompanying instructions for use shall draw the attention of carers to the hazards and risks posed by using the articles and to the way of avoiding them.

2.   Specific safety requirements

Chemical requirements

Cot mattresses shall comply with EU legislation.

Fire and thermal properties

Cot mattresses shall not constitute a dangerous flammable object in the child’s environment. Therefore they must be composed of materials which fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

| — | they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark, |
| --- | --- |

—

they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark,

| — | if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame. |
| --- | --- |

—

if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame.

In addition, combustible materials shall not release toxic fumes during combustion.

The use of chemical flame retardant substances should be kept to the minimum. If chemical flame retardant substances are used, their toxicity during use and end-of-life disposal should not endanger the health of the users, carers and the environment.

Physical and mechanical properties

Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings

To prevent entrapment of the torso, head and neck in the bed base, cot mattresses shall completely cover the bed base and withstand stress induced by the child by standing on the mattress or walking in the cot.

The child should not be able to lift the parts of the foldable mattress, which could give him/her access to the bed base and thus increase the risk of entrapment.

Articles shall be designed and manufactured as far as possible in order to prevent entrapment of limbs, feet and hands in spaces between the mattress and the sides of the cot.

To prevent asphyxia of the child whose head or torso is entrapped between the mattress and the sides of the cot, the space between the mattress and the sides of the cot must be limited, taking into account the most onerous position of the mattress on the cot base.

Entanglement hazards

The length of cords, ribbons and parts used as ties and the size of the loops must be limited to prevent the risk of entanglement.

External suffocation hazards

Cot mattresses shall not comprise plastic decals which can be detached by the child or other impermeable layers of the mattress which can cover both the mouth and the nose.

The packaging in which the articles are contained must not constitute a risk of suffocation caused by airway obstruction.

To prevent the risk of suffocation, the product shall not comprise a soft mattress filling which could mould to the child’s face or produce indentations which could obstruct the airways.

Choking and internal suffocation hazards

Cot mattresses shall not contain separate or small parts which can be detached by the child, fit completely into a child’s mouth and swallowed.

Cot mattresses shall not contain small parts which can be detached by the child and which can remain stuck in the pharynx or at the back of the oral cavity. The filling material shall not be accessible, especially by biting off and shall withstand stress from foreseeable use by the child, taking into account the possibility of fibres passing through the seams and the strength of the seams.

Hazardous edges

Cot mattresses shall not have sharp edges or points. Springs wires shall not have hazardous points and shall not protrude through the surface of the mattress.

Structural integrity

The material of the mattress shall have physical properties such that the mattress does not constitute an entrapment hazard. There shall be no permanent deformation of the filling resulting in a loose cover.

Specific warnings for the article

Warnings and instructions for use shall indicate to the carers the thickness of the mattress to prevent falling from the cot, and the appropriate size (length and width) for it to fit in the cot and avoid entrapment.

To prevent suffocation, instructions shall draw the attention of carers to the dangers posed by piling up two or more mattresses to improve the comfort of the child.

Warnings against possible scenarios that could cause a fire (e.g. smoking in proximity of the cot) should be included.

Hygiene

Cot mattresses should be designed in such a way as to meet hygiene and cleanliness requirements to avoid the risk of infection or contamination.

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR COT BUMPERS

RISKS: The main risks associated with the product are strangulation, internal and external suffocation and choking.

Safety requirements

1.   General safety requirements

Articles shall not jeopardise the safety or health of children when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.

The ability of the users and their carers shall be taken into account, in particular for articles which, by virtue of their functions, dimensions and characteristics, are intended for use by children from six up to 18 months.

Labels on articles or on their packaging and the instructions for use which accompany them shall draw the attention of carers to the inherent hazards and risks of harm involved in using the articles and to the way of avoiding them.

2.   Specific safety requirements

Chemical requirements

Cot bumpers shall comply with EU legislation.

Fire and thermal properties

Cot bumpers shall not pose flammability risks in the child’s environment. They shall be composed of materials which fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

| — | they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark, |
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they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark,

| — | if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame. |
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if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame.

In addition, combustible materials shall not release toxic fumes during combustion.

The use of chemical flame retardant substances should be kept to the minimum. If chemical flame retardant substances are used, their toxicity during use and end-of-life disposal should not endanger the health of the users, carers and the environment.

Physical and mechanical properties

Microbiological hazards

Cot bumpers shall not pose microbiological hazards from insufficient hygiene from material of animal origin.

Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings

Cot bumpers shall not constitute a risk of entrapment of the head and neck of the child in loops or cords or other attachment devices. Stitching and decorative parts on the bumper shall not become loose when submitted to mechanical stress from foreseeable use by children so as not to pose an additional risk of entrapment of limbs, head and fingers or make the filling accessible (see choking hazards).

Entanglement hazards

There shall be no cords or loops on the cot bumpers that could entangle a child’s neck. Loops where a child’s fingers or toes could be trapped should be avoided.

Choking and internal suffocation hazards

Cot bumpers shall not contain separate or small parts which can be detached by the child, fit completely into a child’s mouth and swallowed.

Cot bumpers shall not contain small parts which can be detached by the child and can remain stuck in the pharynx or at the back of the oral cavity. The filling material shall not be accessible, especially by biting off, and shall withstand stress from foreseeable use by the child, taking into account the possibility of fibres passing through the seams and the strength of the seams. The filling material shall not contain any hard or sharp contaminants, such as metal particles, nails, needles or splinters.

External suffocation hazards

The product shall not comprise plastic decals which could be detached by the child or other impermeable coverings of the cot bumper which could cover both the mouth and the nose.

The packaging in which the articles are contained shall not constitute a risk of suffocation due to obstruction of the external airways.

To prevent suffocation, the product shall not comprise soft materials which could mould to the child’s face or produce indentations which could obstruct the airways.

Hazardous edges

Cot bumpers shall not have sharp edges and points. They shall not comprise points or protruding surfaces that could constitute a puncture hazard.

Protective function

Cot bumpers shall be designed and manufactured in such a way as to avoid the presence of parts likely to be used as footholds enabling children to climb on the product.

Hazards due to the combination of two separate items

Cot bumpers shall not pose an additional entrapment or asphyxiation hazard if the child manages to put his/her head between the cot bumper and the side of the cot.

Specific warnings for the article

Adequate information shall be given for the correct fitting of the cot bumper to the side of the cot. The warning shall indicate that the cot bumper shall be fitted correctly so that the attachment device shall not comprise cords and loops that could entrap the head and neck of the child. Warnings shall draw the attention of carers to the risks posed by cot bumpers which are not compatible (due to the size or model) with the cot and by cot bumpers which are not correctly attached to the cot.

Hygiene

Cot bumpers shall be designed and manufactured in such a way as to be easily and thoroughly cleaned, to avoid the risk of infection or contamination. The product shall fulfil this condition also after washing according to the manufacturer’s instructions and should not stain when in contact with the child.

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUSPENDED BABY BEDS

RISKS: The main risks associated with the product are entrapment, suffocation and injury due to structural failure and instability.

Safety requirements

1.   General safety requirements

Articles shall not jeopardise the safety or health of children when used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.

The ability of the users and their carers shall be taken into account, in particular for articles which, by virtue of their functions, dimensions and characteristics, are intended for use by children below 12 months.

Labels on articles or on their packaging and the instructions for use which accompany them shall draw the attention of carers to the inherent hazards and risks of harm involved in using the articles and to the way of avoiding them.

2.   Specific safety requirements

Chemical requirements

Suspended baby beds shall comply with EU legislation.

Fire and thermal properties

Suspended baby beds shall not pose flammability risks in the child’s environment. They shall be composed of materials which fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

| — | they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark, |
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they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark,

| — | if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame, |
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if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame,

| — | if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly and shall not produce flaming debris or melting drops. |
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if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly and shall not produce flaming debris or melting drops.

In addition, combustible materials shall not release toxic fumes during combustion.

The use of chemical flame retardant substances should be kept to the minimum. If chemical flame retardant substances are used, their toxicity during use and end-of-life disposal should not endanger the health of the users, carers and the environment.

Physical and mechanical properties

Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings

Suspended baby beds shall be designed and manufactured in order to prevent any entrapment of the child’s head, fingers, limbs, hands and feet in all type of openings.

Hazards from moving parts

Suspended beds shall be designed to prevent impacts of the child in the bed against the frame or other furniture in the room due to sideway movement.

Suspended beds shall be designed to limit rotation of the bed, for instance when twisted.

Suspended beds shall not constitute a hazard (e.g. entrapment) to other children (e.g. siblings) who may come in contact with the bed.

Falling hazards

The stand and the bed shall be sufficiently stable to prevent accidental tipping over of the suspended bed which could cause the child to fall. Baby beds should remain stable when the child moves in the bed or when the bed swings along the amplitude permitted by the suspension device.

The attachment device shall not become detached from the supporting beam or similar device.

The suspension device including its components shall withstand the movement of the child during use.

Entanglement hazards

There shall be no cords or ribbons in the suspended baby bed that could entangle the child’s neck. The child in the suspended bed shall not be susceptible to becoming entangled in cords and straps from the suspension device and the adjustment device.

Choking and internal suffocation hazards

Suspended beds shall not contain separate or small parts which can be detached by the child, fit completely into a child’s mouth and swallowed.

Suspended beds shall not contain small parts which can be detached by the child and can remain stuck in the pharynx or at the back of the oral cavity. The filling material shall not be accessible and shall withstand stress from foreseeable use by the child (including biting off).

External suffocation hazards

The product shall not comprise plastic decals which could be detached by the child and other impermeable coverings which can cover both the mouth and the nose.

The packaging in which the articles are contained shall not constitute a risk of suffocation caused by obstruction of the external airways. To prevent the risk of suffocation, the product shall not comprise soft materials which can mould to the child’s face or produce indentations which could obstruct the airways.

Hazardous edges

Suspended beds shall not have sharp edges and points. Accessible edges and corners shall be rounded and chamfered.

The product shall not comprise protruding parts on which a child could fall and be injured.

The product shall not comprise points or protruding surfaces that can constitute a puncture hazard.

Structural integrity

Deformation of the suspension device and slipping in the adjustment device shall be limited to prevent falls or impacts from the bed.

Stitching and decorative parts on the suspended baby bed shall not become loose when submitted to mechanical stress from foreseeable use by children and pose a risk of entrapment of limbs, head and fingers.

Movement of the child’s body weight shall not create gaps or modify existing gaps leading to entrapment of the fingers, hands and feet.

To prevent collapse of the suspended baby bed and breaking of components (from stands, attachment device or suspension device) likely to cause physical injury, suspended beds shall withstand the mechanical stress to which they are subject during use for the lifetime of the product.

Specific warnings for the article

Warnings and instructions for use shall draw the attention of carers to the fact that mounting and adjusting the bed safely requires skill. Warnings should also convey the following messages:

| — | the child may get injured if the amplitude of the swing is excessive (e.g. the child may hit the bed frame, or the bed may hit other furniture), |
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the child may get injured if the amplitude of the swing is excessive (e.g. the child may hit the bed frame, or the bed may hit other furniture),

| — | suspended beds may pose risks to other children, |
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suspended beds may pose risks to other children,

| — | other children may pose additional risks (e.g. by trying to bend over the bed), |
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other children may pose additional risks (e.g. by trying to bend over the bed),

| — | suspended beds should be installed on flat surfaces, |
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suspended beds should be installed on flat surfaces,

| — | the use of suspended beds as night-time beds should be discouraged, |
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the use of suspended beds as night-time beds should be discouraged,

| — | suspended beds should not be used when the child is able to kneel or sit up unaided. The age group suitable for this product (not beyond 12 months) should be clearly indicated. |
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suspended beds should not be used when the child is able to kneel or sit up unaided. The age group suitable for this product (not beyond 12 months) should be clearly indicated.

Hygiene

Suspended beds shall be designed and manufactured in such a way as to be easily and thoroughly cleaned to avoid the risk of infection or contamination.

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DUVETS FOR CHILDREN

RISKS: The main risks associated with the product are suffocation and hyperthermia, frequently associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Safety requirements

1.   General safety requirements

Articles shall not jeopardise the safety or health of children when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.

Labels on articles or on their packaging and the instructions for use which accompany them shall draw the attention of carers to the inherent hazards and risks of harm involved in using the articles and to the way of avoiding them.

2.   Specific safety requirements

Chemical requirements

Duvets for children shall comply with EU legislation.

Fire and thermal properties

Children’s duvets shall not pose flammability risks in the child’s environment.

They shall be composed of materials which fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

| — | they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark, |
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they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark,

| — | if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame. |
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if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame.

In addition, combustible materials shall not release toxic fumes during combustion.

The use of chemical flame retardant substances should be kept to the minimum. If chemical flame retardant substances are used, their toxicity during use and end-of-life disposal should not endanger the health of the users, carers and the environment.

Hyperthermia hazard

Warnings and instructions shall draw carers’ attention to the temperature in the room where the product is used, to prevent hyperthermia.

Physical and mechanical properties

Microbiological hazards

Children’s duvets shall not pose microbiological hazards from insufficient hygiene from material of animal origin.

Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings

Stitching and decorative parts on duvets shall not become loose when subject to mechanical stress from foreseeable use and thus pose a risk of entrapment (especially of fingers).

Entanglement hazards

Duvets for children shall not comprise cords or loops that could entangle the child’s neck.

Choking and internal suffocation hazards

Duvets for children shall not contain separate or small parts which can be detached by the child, fit completely into a child’s mouth and swallowed. Duvets for children shall not contain small parts which can be detached by the child and can remain stuck in the pharynx or at the back of the oral cavity. The filling material shall not be accessible, and shall not contain any hard or sharp contaminants, such as metal particles, nails, needles or splinters. The filling shall also withstand stress from foreseeable use by the child (including biting off), taking into account the possibility of fibres passing through the seams and the strength of the seams.

External suffocation hazards

Duvets for children shall not comprise plastic decals which could be detached by the child and other impermeable coverings which can cover both the mouth and the nose.

The packaging in which the product is contained shall not constitute a risk of suffocation caused by obstruction of the external airways.

The baby shall be able to breathe and get sufficient airflow when the duvet covers his/her face while sleeping.

Specific warnings for the article

Warnings and instructions for use shall draw carers’ attention to the serious risks of suffocation if duvets are used with children under four months.

The minimum age recommended for use is nine months.

Information concerning the size of the cot in which the duvet is to be used shall also be provided.

Warnings about the room temperature shall also be provided (see hyper thermal hazards).

Hygiene

Duvets for children shall be designed and manufactured in such a way as to be easily and thoroughly cleaned to avoid the risk of infection or contamination. The product shall fulfil this condition also after washing according to the manufacturer’s instructions and should not stain when in contact with the child.

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN’S SLEEP BAGS

RISKS: The main risk associated with the product is choking on small parts and entrapment inside the bag

Safety requirements

1.   General safety requirements

Articles shall not jeopardise the safety or health of children when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.

Labels on articles or on their packaging and accompanying instructions for use shall draw the attention of carers to the inherent hazards and risks of harm involved in using the articles and to the way of avoiding them.

2.   Specific safety requirements

Chemical requirements

Children’s sleep bags shall comply with EU legislation.

Fire and thermal properties

Children’s sleep bags shall not pose flammability risks to the child environment.

They shall be composed of materials which fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

| — | they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark, |
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they do not burn if directly exposed to a flame or spark,

| — | if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame. |
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if they do ignite, they shall burn slowly with a low rate of spread of the flame.

In addition combustible materials shall not release toxic fumes during combustion.

The use of chemical flame retardant substances should be kept to the minimum. If chemical flame retardant substances are used, their toxicity during use and end-of-life disposal should not endanger the health of the users, carers and the environment.

Hyperthermia hazard

Warnings and instructions shall draw carers’ attention to the temperature in the room where the product is used, to prevent hyperthermia.

Physical and mechanical properties

Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings

Stitching and decorative parts on the sleeping bag shall not become loose when subject to mechanical stress from foreseeable use and thus pose a risk of entrapment (especially of fingers). Also the size of the neck and arms openings should prevent the child slipping down into the bag.

Structural integrity

Fastenings shall be secure to prevent the child slipping down into the bag. Seams and fastenings shall remain stable after washing according to the manufacturers’ instructions.

Entanglement hazards

There shall be no cords or loops on the sleeping bags that could entangle the child’s neck.

Choking and internal suffocation hazards

Children’s sleep bags shall not contain separate or small parts which can be detached by the child, fit completely into a child’s mouth and swallowed. Sleeping bags shall not contain small parts which can be detached by the child and can remain stuck in the pharynx or at the back of the oral cavity. The filling material shall not be accessible and shall withstand stress from foreseeable use by the child (including biting off), taking into account the possibility of fibres passing through the seams and the strength of the seams.

External suffocation hazards

Children’s sleep bags shall not comprise plastic decals which could be detached by the child or other impermeable coverings or fabrics which can cover both the mouth and the nose.

The packaging in which the product is contained shall not constitute a risk of suffocation caused by obstruction of the external airways.

The baby shall be able to breathe if the sleeping bag covers his/her face while sleeping.

Hazardous edges

Children’s sleep bags shall not have sharp edges and points.

Specific warnings for the article

Warnings and instructions shall instruct carers to choose the sleeping bag recommended for the age and height of the child.

Warnings about the room temperature shall also be provided (see hyper thermal hazards).

Hygiene

Children’s sleep bags shall be designed and manufactured in such a way as to be easily and thoroughly cleaned to avoid the risk of infection or contamination. The product shall fulfil this condition also after washing according to the manufacturer’s instructions and should not stain when in contact with the child.

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RULES OF PROCEDURE

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6.7.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 170/49

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AMENDMENTS TO THE PRACTICE DIRECTIONS TO PARTIES

THE GENERAL COURT

Having regard to Article 150 of its Rules of Procedure;

Having regard to the Practice Directions to Parties adopted on 5 July 2007, as amended on 16 June 2009;

HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE PRACTICE DIRECTIONS TO PARTIES:

Article 1

1.   Throughout these Practice Directions, the names ‘Court of First Instance of the European Communities’ and ‘Court of First Instance’ shall be replaced by ‘General Court’.

2.   In the third recital in the preamble to the Practice Directions, the words ‘(OJ L 232, 4.9.2007 p. 1) (“the Instructions to the Registrar”) require the Registrar to ensure that documents placed on a case-file comply with the provisions of the Statute of the Court of Justice,’ shall be replaced by ‘(OJ 2007 L 232, p. 1), as amended on 17 May 2010 (see page 53 of this Official Journal) (“the Instructions to the Registrar”), require the Registrar to ensure that documents placed on a case-file comply with the provisions of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“the Statute”),’ and the words ‘of the Court of Justice’ after the word ‘Statute’ shall be deleted.

3.   At point 1, second indent, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’.

4.   Point 8 shall be amended as follows:

| — | the words ‘In order to permit the use of such technology, the following requirements should’ shall be replaced by ‘Accordingly, the following requirements must’; |
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the words ‘In order to permit the use of such technology, the following requirements should’ shall be replaced by ‘Accordingly, the following requirements must’;

| — | under (a), the words ‘the paper must be white, unlined and A4 size, with the text appearing’ shall be replaced by ‘the text, in A4 format, must be easily legible and appear’; |
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under (a), the words ‘the paper must be white, unlined and A4 size, with the text appearing’ shall be replaced by ‘the text, in A4 format, must be easily legible and appear’;

| — | under (b), the words ‘pages of pleadings and annexes, if any, must be placed together’ shall be replaced by ‘documents produced must be placed together’; |
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under (b), the words ‘pages of pleadings and annexes, if any, must be placed together’ shall be replaced by ‘documents produced must be placed together’;

| — | under (c), the words ‘(such as Times New Roman, Courier or Arial), in at least 12 pt in the body of the text and at least 10 pt in the footnotes, with one-and-a-half line spacing and upper, lower, left and right margins of at least 2,5 cm;’ shall be replaced by ‘with sufficient line spacing and margins to ensure that a scanned version will be legible;’. |
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under (c), the words ‘(such as Times New Roman, Courier or Arial), in at least 12 pt in the body of the text and at least 10 pt in the footnotes, with one-and-a-half line spacing and upper, lower, left and right margins of at least 2,5 cm;’ shall be replaced by ‘with sufficient line spacing and margins to ensure that a scanned version will be legible;’.

5.   The words ‘(other than in intellectual property cases)’ shall be added to the title of part D.1.1. ‘Application and defence’.

6.   Point 19 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in the first sentence, the words ‘, which will be prepared by the Registry’ shall be deleted; |
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in the first sentence, the words ‘, which will be prepared by the Registry’ shall be deleted;

| — | the second sentence shall be replaced by:

  ‘Since the notice is required to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union in all the official languages, it is requested that the summary should not exceed two pages and that it should be prepared in accordance with the model available on line on the Internet site of the Court of Justice of the European Union.’; |
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the second sentence shall be replaced by:

‘Since the notice is required to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union in all the official languages, it is requested that the summary should not exceed two pages and that it should be prepared in accordance with the model available on line on the Internet site of the Court of Justice of the European Union.’;

| — | in the third sentence, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’. |
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in the third sentence, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’.

7.   Point 41 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in the first sentence, the words ‘in the Official Journal’ shall be deleted; |
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in the first sentence, the words ‘in the Official Journal’ shall be deleted;

| — | the second sentence shall be replaced by:

  ‘Since the notice is required to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union in all the official languages, it is requested that the summary should not exceed two pages and that it should be prepared in accordance with the model available on line on the Internet site of the Court of Justice of the European Union.’; |
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the second sentence shall be replaced by:

‘Since the notice is required to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union in all the official languages, it is requested that the summary should not exceed two pages and that it should be prepared in accordance with the model available on line on the Internet site of the Court of Justice of the European Union.’;

| — | in the third sentence, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’. |
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in the third sentence, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’.

8.   At point 42, the words ‘a Community institution’ shall be replaced by ‘an institution of the Union’.

9.   At point 49, the words ‘a Community institution’ shall be replaced by ‘an institution of the Union’.

10.   At point 55(e), the words ‘of the Court of Justice’ shall be deleted.

11.   At point 56(a), the words ‘and addresses of the parties to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal’ shall be replaced by ‘of the parties to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal and the addresses which they had given for the purposes of the notifications to be effected in the course of those proceedings’.

12.   Point 57 shall be amended as follows:

| — | under (a), the words ‘of the Court of Justice’ shall be deleted; |
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under (a), the words ‘of the Court of Justice’ shall be deleted;

| — | under (h), the words ‘a short description of each document (point 51(b) of the Practice Directions) and’ shall be added after the word ‘with’. |
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under (h), the words ‘a short description of each document (point 51(b) of the Practice Directions) and’ shall be added after the word ‘with’.

13.   At point 58(c), the words ‘other than in intellectual property cases, a’ shall be inserted at the beginning of the phrase.

14.   Points 73, second paragraph, to 79, including titles, shall be replaced by the following:

| ‘74. | An application for confidential treatment shall be made by a separate document. It may not be lodged as a confidential version. |
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‘74.

| 75. | Such an application must specify the party in relation to whom confidentiality is requested. It must be limited to what is strictly necessary and may not in any event cover the entirety of a pleading and may only exceptionally extend to the entirety of an annexed document. It should usually be feasible to furnish a non-confidential version of a document in which passages, words or figures have been deleted without harming the interests sought to be protected. |
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75.

| 76. | An application must accurately identify the particulars or passages to be excluded and very briefly state the reasons for which each of those particulars or passages is regarded as secret or confidential. Failure to provide such information may result in the application being rejected by the Court. |
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76.

| 77. | The application must be accompanied by a non-confidential version of each pleading or document concerned with the confidential material deleted. |
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77.

Applications for leave to intervene

| 78. | Where an application is made for leave to intervene in a case, the parties are requested to state, within the period prescribed by the Registrar to that effect, whether they wish to seek confidential treatment in respect of certain information included in the documents already placed on the case-file.
  With regard to all documents that the parties may lodge subsequently, the parties must specify, in accordance with points 74 to 77 above, the information for which confidential treatment is sought, and provide, in addition to the full version of the documents lodged, a version from which the information in question has been removed. In the absence of such indication, the documents lodged will be furnished to the intervener. |
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78.

With regard to all documents that the parties may lodge subsequently, the parties must specify, in accordance with points 74 to 77 above, the information for which confidential treatment is sought, and provide, in addition to the full version of the documents lodged, a version from which the information in question has been removed. In the absence of such indication, the documents lodged will be furnished to the intervener.

Joined cases

| 79. | Where it is envisaged that several cases will be joined, the parties are requested to state, within the period prescribed by the Registrar to that effect, whether they wish to seek confidential treatment in respect of certain information included in the documents already placed on the case-files.
  With regard to all documents that the parties may lodge subsequently, the parties must specify, in accordance with points 74 to 77 above, the information for which confidential treatment is sought, and provide, in addition to the full version of the documents lodged, a version from which the information in question has been removed. In the absence of such indication, the documents lodged will be made available to the other parties.’ |
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79.

With regard to all documents that the parties may lodge subsequently, the parties must specify, in accordance with points 74 to 77 above, the information for which confidential treatment is sought, and provide, in addition to the full version of the documents lodged, a version from which the information in question has been removed. In the absence of such indication, the documents lodged will be made available to the other parties.’

15.   Point 88 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in the first paragraph, the words ‘of the European Union’ shall be added after ‘Court of Justice’; |
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in the first paragraph, the words ‘of the European Union’ shall be added after ‘Court of Justice’;

| — | in the second paragraph, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’, and the words ‘of the European Union’ shall be added, in the address, after the words ‘Registry of the General Court’. |
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in the second paragraph, the address ‘CFI.Registry@curia.europa.eu’ shall be replaced by: ‘GeneralCourt.Registry@curia.europa.eu’, and the words ‘of the European Union’ shall be added, in the address, after the words ‘Registry of the General Court’.

16.   The second paragraph of point 106 shall be numbered point 107.

17.   The following point shall be inserted after point 107, now point 108:

| ‘109. | The Report for the Hearing shall be made available to the public outside the courtroom on the day of the hearing.’ |
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‘109.

18.   Points 108 to 112 shall be renumbered points 110 to 114, respectively.

19.   (Does not apply to the English version.)

20.   (Does not apply to the English version.)

Article 2

These amendments to the Practice Directions to Parties shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

They shall enter into force on the day following their publication.

Done at Luxembourg, 17 May 2010.

E. COULON

Registrar

M. JAEGER

President

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6.7.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 170/53

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AMENDMENTS TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE REGISTRAR OF THE GENERAL COURT

THE GENERAL COURT

Having regard to Article 23 of its Rules of Procedure;

Having regard to the Instructions to the Registrar adopted on 5 July 2007;

HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE REGISTRAR:

Article 1

1.   The names ‘Court of First Instance of the European Communities’ and ‘Court of First Instance’ shall be replaced by ‘General Court’ in the Title of and throughout these Instructions.

2.   (Does not apply to the English version.)

3.   Article 2 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in Article 2(1), the words ‘to the public’ shall be deleted; |
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in Article 2(1), the words ‘to the public’ shall be deleted;

| — | the second subparagraph of Article 2(1) shall be joined to the first subparagraph thereof; |
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the second subparagraph of Article 2(1) shall be joined to the first subparagraph thereof;

| — | in Article 2(1), third subparagraph, which shall be numbered Article 2(2), the words ‘in the previous subparagraphs’ shall be replaced by ‘in the previous paragraph’ and the words ‘to the public’ shall be deleted; |
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in Article 2(1), third subparagraph, which shall be numbered Article 2(2), the words ‘in the previous subparagraphs’ shall be replaced by ‘in the previous paragraph’ and the words ‘to the public’ shall be deleted;

| — | Article 2(2), which shall be renumbered Article 2(3), shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘The Registry shall be open at the following times:






  — | in the morning, from Monday to Friday, from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, |
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Article 2(2), which shall be renumbered Article 2(3), shall be replaced by the following:

‘The Registry shall be open at the following times:

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in the morning, from Monday to Friday, from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon,

| — | in the afternoon, from Monday to Thursday, from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on Fridays from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. |
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in the afternoon, from Monday to Thursday, from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on Fridays from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

During the vacations provided for in Article 34(1) of the Rules of Procedure, the Registry shall be closed on Friday afternoons.

The Registry shall be open half an hour before the commencement of a hearing to the representatives of the parties who have been called to attend that hearing.’;

| — | the following paragraph shall be added after Article 2(2), now Article 2(3):


  ‘4   The Registry shall be open only to the lawyers and agents of the Member States and of the institutions of the Union or to persons duly authorised by them, and to persons making an application pursuant to Article 95 of the Rules of Procedure.’; |
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the following paragraph shall be added after Article 2(2), now Article 2(3):

‘4   The Registry shall be open only to the lawyers and agents of the Member States and of the institutions of the Union or to persons duly authorised by them, and to persons making an application pursuant to Article 95 of the Rules of Procedure.’;

| — | in Article 2(3), which shall be renumbered Article 2(5), the words ‘When the Registry is closed,’ shall be replaced by ‘Outside the Registry’s opening hours,’. |
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in Article 2(3), which shall be renumbered Article 2(5), the words ‘When the Registry is closed,’ shall be replaced by ‘Outside the Registry’s opening hours,’.

4.   Article 3 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in Article 3(2), the word ‘they’ shall be replaced by ‘They’ and the words ‘the date of registration’ shall be replaced by ‘the date of lodgment, the date of registration’; |
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in Article 3(2), the word ‘they’ shall be replaced by ‘They’ and the words ‘the date of registration’ shall be replaced by ‘the date of lodgment, the date of registration’;

| — | in Article 3(6), the words ‘Article 2(3)’ shall be replaced by ‘Article 2(5)’ and the words ‘of the Statute of the Court of Justice’ shall be replaced by ‘of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“the Statute”)’. |
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in Article 3(6), the words ‘Article 2(3)’ shall be replaced by ‘Article 2(5)’ and the words ‘of the Statute of the Court of Justice’ shall be replaced by ‘of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“the Statute”)’.

5.   Article 4 shall be amended as follows:

| — | the following sentence shall be added to the first subparagraph of Article 4(1): ‘In the case of an appeal against a decision of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal, that number shall be followed by a specific reference.’; |
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the following sentence shall be added to the first subparagraph of Article 4(1): ‘In the case of an appeal against a decision of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal, that number shall be followed by a specific reference.’;

| — | the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) shall be numbered Article 4(2) and shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘Applications for interim measures, applications to intervene, applications for rectification or interpretation of judgments, applications for revision, applications to set aside judgments by default or initiating third-party proceedings, applications for the taxation of costs and applications for legal aid relating to pending cases shall be given the same serial number as the principal action, followed by a reference to indicate that the proceedings concerned are separate special forms of procedure.
  An application for legal aid made with a view to bringing an action shall be given a serial number preceded by “T-”, followed by an indication of the year and a specific reference.
  An action which is preceded by an application for legal aid in connection therewith shall be given the same case number as the latter.
  Where the Court of Justice refers a case back to the General Court following the setting aside of a judgment or the review of a decision, that case shall be given the number previously allocated to it when it was before the General Court, followed by a specific reference.’; |
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the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) shall be numbered Article 4(2) and shall be replaced by the following:

‘Applications for interim measures, applications to intervene, applications for rectification or interpretation of judgments, applications for revision, applications to set aside judgments by default or initiating third-party proceedings, applications for the taxation of costs and applications for legal aid relating to pending cases shall be given the same serial number as the principal action, followed by a reference to indicate that the proceedings concerned are separate special forms of procedure.

An application for legal aid made with a view to bringing an action shall be given a serial number preceded by “T-”, followed by an indication of the year and a specific reference.

An action which is preceded by an application for legal aid in connection therewith shall be given the same case number as the latter.

Where the Court of Justice refers a case back to the General Court following the setting aside of a judgment or the review of a decision, that case shall be given the number previously allocated to it when it was before the General Court, followed by a specific reference.’;

| — | Article 4(2) shall be renumbered Article 4(3). |
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Article 4(2) shall be renumbered Article 4(3).

6.   Article 5 shall be amended as follows:

| — | (does not apply to the English version); |
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(does not apply to the English version);

| — | the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) shall be numbered Article 5(2); |
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the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) shall be numbered Article 5(2);

| — | Article 5(2) shall be renumbered Article 5(3); |
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Article 5(2) shall be renumbered Article 5(3);

| — | in Article 5(3), which shall be renumbered Article 5(4):






  — | the words in the first subparagraph, ‘The lawyers or agents of the parties’ shall be replaced by ‘The representatives of the main parties’; |
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in Article 5(3), which shall be renumbered Article 5(4):

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the words in the first subparagraph, ‘The lawyers or agents of the parties’ shall be replaced by ‘The representatives of the main parties’;

| — | the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘The representatives of the parties granted leave to intervene pursuant to Article 116(2) of the Rules of Procedure shall have the same right of access to the case-file, subject to the provisions of Article 6(2) below relating to the confidential treatment of certain information or documents on the file.’; |
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the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘The representatives of the parties granted leave to intervene pursuant to Article 116(2) of the Rules of Procedure shall have the same right of access to the case-file, subject to the provisions of Article 6(2) below relating to the confidential treatment of certain information or documents on the file.’;

| — | a third subparagraph shall be added, worded as follows:

  ‘In joined cases, the representatives of the main parties and of the parties granted leave to intervene pursuant to Article 116(2) of the Rules of Procedure shall also have a right of access to the case-files, subject to the provisions of Article 6(2) below relating to the confidential treatment of certain information or documents on the file.’; |
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a third subparagraph shall be added, worded as follows:

‘In joined cases, the representatives of the main parties and of the parties granted leave to intervene pursuant to Article 116(2) of the Rules of Procedure shall also have a right of access to the case-files, subject to the provisions of Article 6(2) below relating to the confidential treatment of certain information or documents on the file.’;

| — | the numbering of Article 5(4) to (7) shall be adjusted and those paragraphs renumbered Article 5(5) to (8), respectively’; |
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the numbering of Article 5(4) to (7) shall be adjusted and those paragraphs renumbered Article 5(5) to (8), respectively’;

| — | Article 5(6), now Article 5(7), shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘At the close of the proceedings, the Registrar shall arrange for the case-file to be closed and archived. The closed file shall contain a list of the documents on the file, an indication of their number, and a cover page showing the serial number of the case, the parties and the date on which the case was closed.’. |
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Article 5(6), now Article 5(7), shall be replaced by the following:

‘At the close of the proceedings, the Registrar shall arrange for the case-file to be closed and archived. The closed file shall contain a list of the documents on the file, an indication of their number, and a cover page showing the serial number of the case, the parties and the date on which the case was closed.’.

7.   Article 6 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 6(2), the words ‘or, where cases are joined, in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Rules of Procedure, in relation to another party in a joined case.’ shall be added after ‘intervener’; |
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in the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 6(2), the words ‘or, where cases are joined, in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Rules of Procedure, in relation to another party in a joined case.’ shall be added after ‘intervener’;

| — | in the second subparagraph of Article 6(2), the part of the sentence beginning ‘a copy of every procedural document’ shall be replaced by ‘a copy of every procedural document in its entirety will then be furnished to the intervener or, where cases are joined, the whole case-file will be made available to the other party in a joined case.’; |
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in the second subparagraph of Article 6(2), the part of the sentence beginning ‘a copy of every procedural document’ shall be replaced by ‘a copy of every procedural document in its entirety will then be furnished to the intervener or, where cases are joined, the whole case-file will be made available to the other party in a joined case.’;

| — | Article 6(3) shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘In accordance with Article 18(4) of these Instructions, a party may apply for certain confidential information to be omitted from those documents relating to the case to which the public has access.’. |
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Article 6(3) shall be replaced by the following:

‘In accordance with Article 18(4) of these Instructions, a party may apply for certain confidential information to be omitted from those documents relating to the case to which the public has access.’.

8.   Article 7 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in the first subparagraph of Article 7(1), the words ‘of the Court of Justice’ shall be deleted; |
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in the first subparagraph of Article 7(1), the words ‘of the Court of Justice’ shall be deleted;

| — | in the first subparagraph of Article 7(3), the word ‘either’ shall be added after ‘Without prejudice’ and the words ‘or to any decision determining the criteria for a procedural document sent to the Registry by electronic means to be deemed to be the original of that document as referred to in Article 43(7) of those Rules,’ shall be inserted between ‘communication,’ and ‘the Registrar’. |
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in the first subparagraph of Article 7(3), the word ‘either’ shall be added after ‘Without prejudice’ and the words ‘or to any decision determining the criteria for a procedural document sent to the Registry by electronic means to be deemed to be the original of that document as referred to in Article 43(7) of those Rules,’ shall be inserted between ‘communication,’ and ‘the Registrar’.

9.   In the second subparagraph of Article 10(4), the words ‘judgments and orders of the Court of First Instance and’ and the words ‘nature or’ shall be deleted.

10.   Article 13 shall be amended as follows:

| — | in the first subparagraph of Article 13(1), the words ‘an indication’ shall be replaced by ‘the numbers’; |
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in the first subparagraph of Article 13(1), the words ‘an indication’ shall be replaced by ‘the numbers’;

| — | the second subparagraph of Article 13(1) shall be numbered Article 13(2); |
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the second subparagraph of Article 13(1) shall be numbered Article 13(2);

| — | in Article 13(2), which shall be renumbered Article 13(3), the words ‘the names of the Judges, the Advocate-General and the Registrar present, the names and capacities of the agents, lawyers or advisers of the parties present, the surnames, forenames, status and permanent addresses of the’ shall be replaced by ‘the names of the Judges and the Registrar present, the names and capacities of the parties’ representatives present, the surnames, forenames, status and permanent addresses of any’; |
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in Article 13(2), which shall be renumbered Article 13(3), the words ‘the names of the Judges, the Advocate-General and the Registrar present, the names and capacities of the agents, lawyers or advisers of the parties present, the surnames, forenames, status and permanent addresses of the’ shall be replaced by ‘the names of the Judges and the Registrar present, the names and capacities of the parties’ representatives present, the surnames, forenames, status and permanent addresses of any’;

| — | Article 13(3) shall be renumbered Article 13(4). |
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Article 13(3) shall be renumbered Article 13(4).

11.   Article 15 shall be amended as follows:

| — | the second and third subparagraphs of Article 15(1) shall be numbered Article 15(2) and (3), respectively; |
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the second and third subparagraphs of Article 15(1) shall be numbered Article 15(2) and (3), respectively;

| — | in Article 15(2), which shall be renumbered Article 15(4), the words ‘or in reviews of decisions’ shall be added after the words ‘in appeals’. |
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in Article 15(2), which shall be renumbered Article 15(4), the words ‘or in reviews of decisions’ shall be added after the words ‘in appeals’.

12.   In Article 17(1) the footnote shall be deleted.

13.   Article 18 shall be amended as follows:

| — | the heading ‘Publications’ shall be replaced by the heading ‘Publications and posting of documents on the Internet’; |
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the heading ‘Publications’ shall be replaced by the heading ‘Publications and posting of documents on the Internet’;

| — | the following paragraph shall be added after the heading:


  ‘1.   The Registrar shall be responsible for the publications of the Court and for posting on the Internet documents relating to the Court.’; |
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the following paragraph shall be added after the heading:

‘1.   The Registrar shall be responsible for the publications of the Court and for posting on the Internet documents relating to the Court.’;

| — | Article 18(1), (2) and (3) shall be renumbered Article 18(2), (3) and (4), respectively; |
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Article 18(1), (2) and (3) shall be renumbered Article 18(2), (3) and (4), respectively;

| — | Article 18(3), now Article 18(4), shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘The Registrar shall ensure that the case-law of the Court is made public in accordance with any arrangements adopted by the Court.
  On a reasoned application by a party, made by a separate document, or of its own motion, the Court may omit the name of a party to the dispute or of other persons mentioned in connection with the proceedings, or certain information, from those documents relating to a case to which the public has access if there are legitimate reasons for keeping the identity of a person or the information confidential.’; |
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Article 18(3), now Article 18(4), shall be replaced by the following:

‘The Registrar shall ensure that the case-law of the Court is made public in accordance with any arrangements adopted by the Court.

On a reasoned application by a party, made by a separate document, or of its own motion, the Court may omit the name of a party to the dispute or of other persons mentioned in connection with the proceedings, or certain information, from those documents relating to a case to which the public has access if there are legitimate reasons for keeping the identity of a person or the information confidential.’;

| — | Article 18(4) shall be deleted. |
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Article 18(4) shall be deleted.

Article 2

These amendments to the Instructions to the Registrar shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

They shall enter into force on the day following their publication.

Done at Luxembourg, 17 May 2010.

E. COULON

Registrar

M. JAEGER

President

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