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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 22 May 2013
establishing a template for National Energy Efficiency Action Plans under Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
(notified under document C(2013) 2882)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2013/242/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (1), and in particular Article 24(2) and Annex XIV thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Directive 2012/27/EU requires each Member State to submit National Energy Efficiency Action Plans by 30 April 2014 and every three years thereafter. These plans are to set out significant energy efficiency improvement measures and expected and/or achieved energy savings, including those in the supply, transmission and distribution of energy as well as energy end-use, in view of achieving the energy efficiency targets referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 2012/27/EU. The National Efficiency Action Plans shall in any case include the information specified in Annex XIV Part 2 of Directive 2012/27/EU. The National Energy Efficiency Action Plans shall be complemented with updated estimates of expected overall primary energy consumption in 2020, as well as estimated levels of primary energy consumption in the sectors indicated in Part 1 of Annex XIV of Directive 2012/27/EU.
(2)
In accordance with Article 24(2) second paragraph of Directive 2012/27/EU, the Commission shall provide a template as guidance for the National Energy Efficiency Action Plans, which shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 26(2) of the Directive. Article 26(1) of the Directive provides that the Commission will be assisted by a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and Article 26(2) provides that Article 4 of that Regulation shall apply.
(3)
The measures provided for in this Decision take the utmost account of discussions within the Energy Efficiency Directive Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The template for the National Energy Efficiency Action Plans required by Article 24(2) and Annex XIV of Directive 2012/27/EU as set out in the Annex to this Decision is adopted.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 22 May 2013.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 92/2014
of 31 January 2014
approving zineb as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 21
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 89(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). That list includes zineb.
(2)
Zineb has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 21, antifouling products, as defined in Annex V to that Directive, which corresponds to product-type 21 as defined in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
(3)
Ireland was designated as rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 29 March 2011 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.
(4)
The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 13 December 2013, in an assessment report.
(5)
It appears from that report that biocidal products used for product-type 21 and containing zineb may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC, provided that the conditions specified in the Annex to this Regulation are satisfied. It is therefore appropriate to approve zineb for use in biocidal products for product-type 21.
(6)
Since the evaluation did not address nanomaterials, the approval should not cover such materials pursuant to Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
(7)
A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is approved, in order to permit Member States, interested parties, and the Commission where appropriate, to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed.
(8)
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Zineb shall be approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 21, subject to the specifications and conditions set out in the Annex.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 31 January 2014.
DECISION (EU) 2015/436 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 17 December 2014
on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,
Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 11 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.
(2)
Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3) allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million (2011 prices).
(3)
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.
(4)
Italy has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods.
(5)
Greece has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning an earthquake.
(6)
Slovenia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning ice storms.
(7)
Croatia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning ice storms followed by flooding,
HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 46 998 528 in commitment appropriations.
For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 46 998 528 in payment appropriations.
Article 2
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 50/2013
of 22 January 2013
implementing Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 of 2 March 2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (1), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
On 2 March 2011, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 204/2011.
(2)
The Council considers that there are no longer grounds for keeping one entity on the list set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 204/2011.
(3)
The entry for one person should be removed from the list set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 and should be included in the list set out in Annex II to that Regulation.
(4)
The information relating to certain individuals listed in Annexes II and III of Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 should be updated.
(5)
Annexes II and III of Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annexes II and III to Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 shall be amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date 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, 22 January 2013.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 941/2012
of 15 October 2012
amending Regulation (EC) No 147/2003 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Somalia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Somalia (1),
Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
Council Regulation (EC) No 147/2003 (2) imposes a general ban on the provision of technical advice, assistance, training, financing and financial assistance related to military activities to any person, entity or body in Somalia.
(2)
On 25 July 2012, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2060 (2012), which provides, at paragraph 10, for a derogation from the prohibition of assistance related to weapons and military equipment intended for the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, as approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 751 (1992).
(3)
On 15 October 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/633/CFSP (3), which amends Decision 2010/231/CFSP and provides for such a derogation.
(4)
This measure falls within the scope of the Treaty and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement it, in particular with a view to ensuring its uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.
(5)
Regulation (EC) No 147/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
In Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 147/2003, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. Article 1 shall not apply to:
(a)
the provision of financing and financial assistance for the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for material intended for institution building programmes of the Union or Member States, including in the field of security, carried out within the framework of the Peace and Reconciliation Process;
(b)
the provision of technical advice, assistance or training related to such non-lethal equipment;
(c)
the provision of financing and financial assistance for the sale, supply, transfer or export of weapons and military equipment intended solely for the support of or use by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia;
(d)
the provision of technical advice, assistance or training related to such weapons and military equipment,
if such activities have been approved in advance by the Committee established by paragraph 11 of Resolution 751 (1992) of the Security Council of the United Nations.’.
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 Luxembourg, 15 October 2012.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 60/2013
of 23 January 2013
amending for the 185th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al Qaida network
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaida network, (1) and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and 7a(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.
(2)
On 14 January 2013 the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to remove one natural person from its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply after considering the de-listing request submitted by this person and the Comprehensive Report of the Ombudsperson established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1904(2009).
(3)
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended in accordance with the Annex 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, 23 January 2013.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 13 November 2013
rejecting an application for entry in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Pomazánkové máslo (TSG))
(notified under document C(2013) 7615)
(Only the Czech text is authentic)
(2013/658/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
In accordance with Article 50(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has completed its scrutiny of the application for registration of the name ‘Pomazánkové máslo’ as a traditional speciality guaranteed, submitted by the Czech Republic and received on 22 December 2010.
(2)
On 1 April 2011, the Commission informed the Czech Republic that the name ‘máslo’ is defined and subject to conditions of use under Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (2), and in particular Article 115 and Annex XV thereto, requiring a milk fat content of at least 80 % and not more than 90 %; the product description for ‘Pomazánkové máslo’ does not meet these conditions. Following the action for failure to fulfil obligations brought by the Commission on 25 January 2011, the Court of Justice incidentally confirmed in its judgment of 18 October 2012 in Case C-37/11 that the name ‘Pomazánkové máslo’ does not comply with the aforementioned provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.
(3)
Article 2(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 states that ‘This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to other specific Union provisions relating to the placing of products on the market and, in particular, to the single common organisation of the markets’; in this respect, the application for registration of the name ‘Pomazánkové máslo’ as a traditional speciality guaranteed does not comply with Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and in particular Article 115 and Annex XV thereto.
(4)
In the light of the above, the application to register the name ‘Pomazánkové máslo’ must be rejected.
(5)
The measure provided for in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for agricultural product quality policy,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The application to register the name ‘Pomazánkové máslo’ is hereby rejected.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Czech Republic.
Done at Brussels, 13 November 2013.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1339/2014
of 16 December 2014
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 Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1),
Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.
(2)
The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 16 December 2014.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1164/2012
of 7 December 2012
amending Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
The common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries should be updated to take account of amendments to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2) which also affect certain codes in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93.
(2)
The Russian Federation became a full member of the World Trade Organisation on 22 August 2012.
(3)
Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(4)
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee set up by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annexes I and II to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply with effect from 1 January 2013.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 7 December 2012.
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1202/2014
of 7 November 2014
implementing Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 of 23 March 2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran (1), and in particular Article 46(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
On 23 March 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 267/2012.
(2)
By its judgments of 3 July 2014 in Cases T-155/13, T-157/13 and T-181/13 (2), the General Court of the European Union annulled the Council's decision to include Babak Zanjani, Sorinet Commercial Trust Bankers, and Sharif University of Technology, respectively, on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012.
(3)
Babak Zanjani, Sorinet Commercial Trust Bankers, and Sharif University of Technology should be included again on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures, on the basis of a new statement of reasons.
(4)
The Council considers that the reasons for the listing of one entity as set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 should be amended.
(5)
The identifying information in relation to four entities on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 should be amended.
(6)
Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 shall be amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 7 November 2014.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/431
of 10 March 2015
amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Lietuvos bankas
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Protocol (No 4) on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular to Article 27.1 thereof,
Having regard to Recommendation ECB/2014/58 of the European Central Bank of 16 December 2014 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of Lietuvos bankas (1),
Whereas:
(1)
The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Eurosystem are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.
(2)
Pursuant to Article 1 of Council Decision 2014/509/EU (2) Lithuania fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the euro, and the derogation in favour of Lithuania referred to in Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession (3) is abrogated with effect from 1 January 2015.
(3)
The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that UAB PricewaterhouseCoopers be appointed as the external auditors of the Lietuvos bankas for the financial years 2015 to 2017.
(4)
It is appropriate to follow the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB and to amend Council Decision 1999/70/EC (4) accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following paragraph is added to Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC:
‘19. UAB PricewaterhouseCoopers are hereby approved as the external auditors of the Lietuvos bankas for the financial years 2015 to 2017’
Article 2
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the European Central Bank.
Done at Brussels, 10 March 2015.