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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 208/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 2 September 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the National Radioactive Waste Repository at Bátaapáti, located in Hungary, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the Hungarian text is authentic)

2009/C 208/01

On 10 March 2008, the European Commission received from the Hungarian government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the National Radioactive Waste Repository at Bátaapáti.

The Commission, in order to have a comprehensive set of data at its disposal, had to request additional information on 10 July 2008 and on 24 November 2008, which was provided by the Hungarian Government on 2 September 2008, on 19 November 2008 and on 30 March 2009.

On the basis of these data and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the repository and the nearest conurbations of other Member States is 131 km for Romania, 165 km for Slovenia, 172 km for Slovakia and 186 km for Austria.

2. During the repository's operational period: — Under normal conditions the releases of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State. — Radioactive solid waste produced on site will be disposed of underground. — Unplanned releases of radioactive effluents, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, are not liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State.

3. After the repository's operational period: — Both the measures envisaged for the final closure of the repository and the natural features of the site, as described in the General Data, provide reliance that the conclusions under point 2 above will remain valid in the long term.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the National Radioactive Waste Repository at Bátaapáti in Hungary, during its normal operational life and after its final closure, as well as in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 77/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 10 March 2011

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Lillyhall Very Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility, located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

2011/C 77/01

On 1 September 2010, the European Commission received from the British Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Lillyhall Very Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 8 October 2010 and provided by the British authorities on 13 December 2010, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the disposal facility and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State, in this case Ireland, is 180 km.

2. During the disposal facility's operational period: — radioactive waste will be emplaced in the disposal facility without intention of retrieval, — the disposal facility will not be subject to a discharge authorisation for liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents. However, radioactive gases will emanate from the disposal facility; these are not liable to affect the health of the population of another Member State, — in the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in another Member State will not be liable to affect the health of the population.

3. After the disposal facility's operational period: The measures envisaged for the final closure of the disposal facility as described in the General Data, provide reliance that the conclusions under point 2 above will remain valid in the long term.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the Lillyhall Very Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in the United Kingdom, during its normal operational life and after its final closure, as well as in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
2.3.

With regard to both draft regulations, the citations in the beginning of the Preamble (Having regard to) should be brought in line with interinstitutionally agreed practice and thus be limited to the legal basis (i.e. the provision(s) which actually confer competence on the institution to adopt the envisaged act) and, where appropriate, references to the proposal, procedure and opinions. With respect to the legal basis, after a general reference to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, reference should therefore be made only to Articles 5(1) and 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2533/98, and for the proposal concerning the balance sheet of the MFIs sector also to Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2531/98. Neither Article 5 of the Statute of the ESCB and the ECB, nor Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2533/98, nor Regulation (EU) No 549/2013, Directive 2013/36/EU or Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 can be considered as legal bases for the draft regulations. If a reference to these other provisions and instruments are deemed useful for a proper understanding of the enacting terms of the draft regulation, they may be referred to in the recitals.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 385/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 29 October 2014

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the ATLAS facility, located on the Tricastin site in France

(only the French text is authentic)

(2014/C 385/01)

The assessment below is carried out under the provisions of the Euratom Treaty, without prejudice to any additional assessments to be carried out under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the obligations stemming from it and from secondary legislation (1).

On 26 May 2014, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the ATLAS facility.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 12 June 2014 and provided by the French authorities on 16 July 2014, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the facility and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Italy is 170 km.

2. During normal operations the discharges of liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents are not liable to cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that would be significant from the point of view of health.

3. Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before being transferred to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in France.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow the accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in another Member State, would not be significant from the point of view of health.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form, arising from the ATLAS facility, located on the Tricastin site in France, both in normal operation and in the event of the accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

Done at Brussels, 29 October 2014. For the Commission Günther OETTINGER Vice-President

(1) For instance, under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental aspects should be further assessed. Indicatively, the Commission would like to draw attention to the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, as well as to the Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
COMMISSION OPINION

of 27 July 2018

in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014 on the innovative solution proposed by SNCF Réseau for the design of the overhead contact line in order to allow operational speeds up to 360 km/h

(Only the French text is authentic)

(2018/C 269/01)

The analysis below is carried out under the provisions of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system (1) and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to the ‘energy’ subsystem of the rail system in the Union (2).

On 2 February 2018, the Commission received from SNCF Réseau, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014, a request for a Commission opinion regarding an innovative solution for the design of the overhead contact line in order to allow operational speeds up to 360 km/h.

The proposal of SNCF Réseau is to extend from 320 km/h to 360 km/h the use of the curve of the mean contact force referred to in point 4.2.11 of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014.

Following a Commission request to assess the technical solution proposed by SNCF Réseau, on 16 April 2018 the European Union Railway Agency (‘the Agency’) issued an opinion on the compliance of the innovative solution proposed by SNCF Réseau for the design of the overhead contact line in order to allow operational speeds up to 360 km/h with the essential requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797.

In its opinion, the Agency deems that the results of simulations and test measurements provided by the SNCF Réseau are sufficient and confirm that the requirement in point 4.2.11 of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2014 could be extended for speed up to 360 km/h for AC traction supply systems.

On the basis of the opinion of the Agency and following an exchange of views with the Committee established in accordance with Article 51(1) of Directive (EU) 2016/797, the Commission takes the view that the technical solution proposed by SNCF Réseau for the design of the overhead contact line enables operation of trains at speeds up to 360 km/h in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/797.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the abovementioned innovative solution constitutes an acceptable means of compliance with the essential requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 and may therefore be used for the assessment of projects.

Done at Brussels, 27 July 2018. For the Commission Violeta BULC Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44.

(2) OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 179.
JOINT STATEMENT BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL AND THE COMMISSION concerning Decision 819/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 1995 establishing the Community action programme 'Socrates` (1)

Two years after the launching of the programme, the European Parliament and the Council will access the results achieved by the programme. To that end, the Commission will submit to them a report accompanied by any proposals which it considers appropriate, including any concerning the funding set by the legislator within the meaning of the Joint Declaration of 6 March 1995. The European Parliament and the Council will act on those proposals at the earliest opportunity.
Council Resolution

of 21 January 2002

on the role of culture in the development of the European Union

(2002/C 32/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

1. WHEREAS the Community contributes to the flowering of the cultures of the Member States, while respecting their national and regional diversity and at the same time bringing the common cultural heritage to the fore, and whereas this imperative respect for cultural diversity underpins and sustains the Europe of culture in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity.

2. RECALLING the need for cultural aspects to be taken into account by the Community in its action under other provisions of the Treaty, for example in the areas of competition policy, the internal market and the common commercial policy.

3. CONSIDERING that it is essential to encourage cooperation and cultural exchanges in order to respect and promote the diversity of cultures in Europe and to improve their knowledge of one another.

4. WHEREAS culture should contribute towards improving the external visibility of the Community by emphasising its cultural diversity and the common dimensions of its cultures.

5. WHEREAS the enlargement of the Union will bring greater richness and cultural diversity.

6. WHEREAS the common dimensions and mutual knowledge of cultures in Europe, in a society based on freedom, democracy, solidarity and respect for diversity, are essential components of citizens' support for, and participation in, European integration.

7. WHEREAS, with this in mind in particular, culture constitutes a very important factor in the development and consolidation of the process of integration of the Community.

8. WHEREAS cultural development, above and beyond the prospects for individual and collective fulfilment that it can create, also generates employment and economic wealth, thus producing added value and making for growth and prosperity,

IN THE LIGHT OF THE FOREGOING, HEREBY:

A. INVITES the Member States and the Commission, guided as they are by respect for cultural diversity, the principle of subsidiarity and the willingness to place culture at the heart of European integration to:

- develop cultural cooperation, European artistic creativity and cultural exchanges,

- cooperate in order to enable the Commission to update the assessment of the implementation of Article 151(4) of the Treaty and to report back to the Council;

B. CONSIDERS it important to start work, particularly on the basis of that assessment, on improving the implementation of Article 151(2) and (4) of the Treaty, and INVITES future Presidencies to draw up a work programme and a timetable for that purpose;

C. CALLS ON Member States and the Commission to take these considerations into account and to regard culture as an essential component of European integration, particularly from the point of view of the enlargement of the Union.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 186/63

Corrigendum to draft Council resolution of 31 May 2007 on the Consumer Policy Strategy of the EU (2007-2013)

( Official Journal of the European Union C 162 of 14 July 2007 )

(2007/C 186/12)

The publication of the draft Resolution in the abovementioned Official Journal is annulled.
2.

After appropriate consultation and analysis consideration should be given in the legislative process to modernising and reinforcing ENISA with a mandate that ensures flexibility and oversight by Member States and the Commission, as well as an efficient role for private sector stakeholders’ representation. Its mandate should take into account the Regulatory Framework on Electronic Communications, Networks and Services and be in line with the ambitions set out in the Lisbon Agenda and include goals related to research, innovation, competitiveness, economic growth and ensuring trust;
Declaration by the Commission

on Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 98/2003 of 11 August 2003 incorporating Directive 2001/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 December 2001 amending Council Directive 91/308/EEC on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering

The Commission declares that the Community revenue is currently mainly made up of Community own resources as defined by Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities' own resources(1).

Fraud affecting the Community financial interests currently covers, on the revenue side, mainly fraud in the field of customs duties, agricultural levies and VAT.

(1) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 161/1

Council statement concerning the framework agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission

(2005/C 161/01)

In the light of the signing by the European Parliament and the Commission of the framework agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission on 26 May 2005, Coreper recommends that the Council enter the following statement in its minutes and publish it in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union:

‘The Council has taken note of the framework agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission signed on 26 May 2005 by the two institutions, notwithstanding the spirit of Declaration No 3 on Article 10 of the Treaty establishing the European Community contained in the Final Act of the Nice Treaty.

Recalling its statement of 10 July 2000, the Council is concerned at the fact that several provisions of the new framework agreement seek to bring about, even more markedly than the framework agreement of 2000, a shift in the institutional balance resulting from the Treaties in force. It regrets not being informed earlier, in a spirit of sincere cooperation, of the negotiations on this new framework agreement. It further regrets that the two institutions concerned did not feel the need to take account of the points on which it had expressed concern in its appropriate bodies, before the agreement was signed.

The Council would point out in particular that under the EC Treaty (Article 201), a motion of censure on the activities of the Commission can only be tabled against all the members of the Commission as a college, and not an individual member. Article 217 enshrines the principle of collective responsibility for Commission action. The Council would also stress that the multiannual work programming procedure was adopted by the European Council at its meeting in Seville in June 2002. Finally, it would recall that the procedures enabling the European Parliament to be involved in international negotiations are governed by Article 300 of the EC Treaty and that practical arrangements concerning the presence of Members of the European Parliament in delegations of the Community or representing the European Union at international conferences were adopted in 1998.

The Council stresses that the undertakings entered into by these institutions cannot be enforced against it in any circumstances. It reserves its rights and in particular the right to take any measure appropriate should the application of the provisions of the framework agreement impinge upon the Treaties' allocation of powers to the institutions or upon the institutional equilibrium that they create.’
Statement by the European Parliament relating to Regulation (EU) 2019/216 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the apportionment of tariff rate quotas included in the WTO schedule of the Union following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 (1)

(2019/C 51/01)

The European Parliament attaches great importance to being kept fully informed during the preparation of delegated acts and, in particular, to paragraph 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making, which provides that, in order to ensure equal access to all information, the European Parliament and Council shall receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts.

(1) OJ L 38, 8.2.2019, p. 1.
Commission statement regarding Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law

(2020/C 270 I/01)

At the time of the review to be conducted in accordance with Article 27 of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and the of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (1), the Commission will consider the possibility of proposing to extend its scope of application to certain acts based on Articles 153 TFEU and 157 TFEU, after consulting the social partners, where appropriate, in accordance with Article 154 TFEU.

(1) OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17.
Statement by the European Parliament on Council Decision 2010/427/EU and strategic coordination

(2021/C 226 I/02)

The European Parliament notes that the references to the Union’s external action instruments in Article 9 of Council Decision 2010/427/EU are obsolete, and therefore considers that, for the sake of legal clarity, this Article should be updated, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 27(3) of the Treaty on European Union, in order to take into account the Union external assistance instruments applicable in the period of the 2021-2027 MFF, namely the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe, the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, the European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation and the Decision on the Overseas Association, including Greenland.

The European Parliament calls on the Commission and on the European External Action Service (EEAS) to establish a strategic coordination structure composed of all relevant Commission services and of the EEAS in order to ensure coherence, synergy, transparency and accountability in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe.
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission Declaration on the methodology for climate tracking

(2021/C 58 I/04)

The Commission considers that, in order to ensure consistency, the methodology of Annex VI of the Regulation establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility should be incorporated in the Common Provisions Regulation.
Joint statement by the European Parliament and by the Council

(2021/C 523/01)

The European Parliament and the Council agree that the minimum operational budget for the implementation of the European Year of Youth (2022) shall be set at EUR 8 million. Of that amount, EUR 3 million will come from the annual budget for 2022 of the European Solidarity Corps and EUR 5 million will come from the annual budget for 2022 of the Erasmus+ programme.

Furthermore, the co-legislators are committed to leaving a lasting legacy of the European Year, beyond 2022. Without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority, in accordance with Article 314 TFEU, any additional funding beyond 2022 should be identified within the MFF 2021-2027.