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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/28

of 10 December 2018

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part as regards the two-year extension of the EU-Jordan Partnership Priorities

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part (the ‘Agreement’) was signed on 24 November 1997 and entered into force on 1 May 2002 (1).

(2) On the basis of a review of the EU-Jordan Partnership Priorities adopted by the Association Council on 19 December 2016, the Parties have agreed on their continued validity as a guiding document to further consolidate the partnership.

(3) Pursuant to Article 91 of the Agreement, the Association Council has the power to take decisions for the purpose of attaining the objectives of the Agreement.

(4) The Association Council is to adopt a decision by written procedure as regards the two-year extension of the EU-Jordan Partnership Priorities until the end of 2020.

(5) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the Association Council, as the decision will be binding on the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union's behalf within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, as regards the two-year extension of the EU-Jordan Partnership Priorities, shall be based on the draft Decision of the EU-Jordan Association Council attached to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2018. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part (OJ L 129, 15.5.2002, p. 3).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/105

of 20 December 2018

on the position to be taken, on behalf of the European Union, within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, concerning the extension of the EU-Israel Action Plan

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part (1), entered into force on 1 June 2000.

(2) Pursuant to Article 69 of the Agreement, the Association Council may take decisions and may make appropriate recommendations.

(3) The Association Council is to adopt the recommendation on the extension of the EU-Israel Action Plan, by written procedure.

(4) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf within the Association Council as the recommendation will have legal effects.

(5) The extension of the EU-Israel Action Plan for three years will give the Parties a full opportunity to take forward their cooperation for the coming years, including through the possible negotiation of partnership priorities,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken, on behalf of the European Union, within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, shall be based on the draft recommendation of the Association Council attached to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 20 December 2018. For the Council The President E. KÖSTINGER

(1) OJ L 147, 21.6.2000, p. 3.
(9)

Under the SFA, markets are facilities that operate on a multilateral or ‘many-to-many’ basis. An entity operating a market in Singapore must be an AE or RMO. The legislative provisions relating to AEs and RMOs are contained in Part II of the SFA. Singapore corporations are regulated as AEs or RMOs, while foreign corporations are regulated as RMOs. An applicant wishing to operate a market in Singapore must obtain a licence from MAS pursuant to Section 8 of the SFA either as an AE or as a RMO. In determining whether a market operator should be regulated as an AE or a RMO, MAS considers the systemic importance of the organised market. Corporations operating organised markets that are systemically important are regulated as AEs. An applicant must meet the applicable requirements, including the requirements set out in section 15 and 33 of the SFA, on an initial and ongoing basis. Under section 9 of Part II, MAS grants a licence if it concludes that all the requirements with respect to the applicant are satisfied. MAS can refuse to approve an application if the requirements are not all met. Sections 15(1)(a) and 33(1)(a) of the SFA both require that an AE and a RMO operate a fair organised market which is characterised by non-discriminatory access to market facilities and information. Sections 15(1)(d) and 33(1)(d) of the SFA further require that an AE and a RMO ensure that access for participation in its facilities is subject to criteria that are fair and objective, and that are designed to ensure the orderly functioning of the organised market and to protect the interests of the investing public. Regulations 13 and 25 of the SFOMR require AEs and RMOs to make available upon request, or to publish in a manner that is accessible to any investor or potential investor, information, including information on their services, products, fees, and any compensation arrangements that may be in place. AEs and RMOs are subject to organisational requirements with respect to corporate governance, conflicts of interest policy, risk management, fair and orderly trading, clearing and settlement arrangements, trading system resilience and compliance monitoring.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/614

of 9 April 2019

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Committee established under the Agreement between the European Union and Japan for an Economic Partnership, as regards the adoption of the Rules of Procedure of the Joint Committee, the Rules of Procedure of a Panel, the Code of Conduct for Arbitrators and the Mediation Procedure

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement between the European Union and Japan for an Economic Partnership (1) (‘the Agreement’) was approved on behalf of the Union on 20 December 2018 and entered into force on 1 February 2019.

(2) The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee to ensure that the Agreement operates properly and effectively and provides that the Joint Committee is to adopt its own rules of procedure, the Rules of Procedure of a Panel, the Code of Conduct for Arbitrators and the Mediation Procedure.

(3) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the Joint Committee, as the envisaged decision of the Joint Committee will be binding on the Union.

(4) The position of the Union within the Joint Committee should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the first meeting of the Joint Committee established under the Agreement between the European Union and Japan for an Economic Partnership with regard to the adoption of the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee, the Rules of Procedure of a Panel, the Code of Conduct for Arbitrators and the Mediation Procedure shall be based on the draft decision of the Joint Committee, including its annexes, as attached to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 9 April 2019. For the Council The President G. CIAMBA

(1) OJ L 330, 27.12.2018, p. 3.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/572

of 8 April 2019

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of an amendment to the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2), in conjunction with point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament, (1)

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2018/61 (2), Amendment 1 to the Agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety between the United States of America and the European Community (‘Amendment 1’) was signed on 13 December 2017, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(2) Amendment 1 extends the areas of cooperation between the Parties to the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety (‘the Agreement’) where reciprocal acceptance of approvals and findings of compliance can apply, so as to allow for an optimised resource utilisation and commensurate cost savings while maintaining a high degree of safety in air transport.

(3) Amendment 1 should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Amendment 1 to the Agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety between the United States of America and the European Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. (3)

Article 2 The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 3 of Amendment 1.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 8 April 2019. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Consent of 13 December 2018 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2018/61 of 21 March 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of an amendment to the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety (OJ L 11, 16.1.2018, p. 1).

(3) The text of Amendment 1 has been published in OJ L 11, 16.1.2018, p. 3, together with the decision on signature.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/1191

of 8 July 2019

on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms (Budget line 04 03 01 03 — Free movement of workers, co-ordination of social security schemes and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 46 and 48, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.

(2) Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, inter alia, Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement.

(3) Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement contains specific provisions on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms.

(4) It is appropriate to continue the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions funded from the general budget of the European Union regarding the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries.

(5) Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for that extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2019.

(6) The position of the Union in the EEA Joint Committee should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be adopted, on the Union's behalf, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms, shall be based on the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 8 July 2019. For the Council The President A.-K. PEKONEN

(1) OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 July 2019

appointing one member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for Hungary

(2019/C 232/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees' and the employers' organisations,

Having regard to the lists of members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 9 April 2019 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023.

(2) The employers' organisation BusinessEurope has submitted a nomination for one post to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following is appointed a member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for the period ending on 31 March 2023: REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS Country Member Alternate member Hungary Ms Judit H. NAGY

Article 2 The Council shall appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at 8 July 2019. For the Council The President A.-K. PEKONEN

(1) OJ L 30, 31.1.2019, p. 58.

(2) OJ C 135, 11.4.2019, p. 7.
(5)

According to the first condition laid down in Article 5(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009, CRAs in a third country must be subject to authorisation or registration and must be also subject to effective supervision and enforcement on an ongoing basis. The US legal and supervisory framework requires CRAs to register as Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations (NRSRO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to allow the use of their ratings for regulatory purposes. They are subsequently supervised by the SEC on an ongoing basis. The SEC is endowed with a comprehensive range of supervisory powers allowing it to investigate whether credit rating agencies comply with their legal obligations. Those powers include the power to access documents, to conduct investigations and to carry out on-site inspections, as well as the power to require access to records of telephone recordings and electronic communication. The SEC can exercise these powers not only in respect of credit rating agencies, but also in respect of other persons involved in credit rating activities. The US legal and supervisory framework requires the SEC to conduct an examination of each NRSRO at least annually and to report on the findings of these examinations. Where the SEC has established that an NRSRO is in breach of any obligation arising from the relevant rules, it may adopt a wide range of supervisory measures in order to stop the infringement. Those measures include the power to withdraw the registration, to suspend the use of ratings for regulatory purposes and to order the credit rating agencies to stop the infringement. The SEC can also impose severe penalties on credit rating agencies for breaches of the relevant requirements. Therefore, NRSROs are subject to effective supervision and enforcement on an ongoing basis. The cooperation agreement concluded between ESMA and the SEC provides for information exchange with regard to enforcement and supervisory measures taken against cross border CRAs.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/1581

of 16 September 2019

on the submission, on behalf of the European Union, of proposals to amend Appendices I and II to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) with a view to the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(1), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (‘the Convention’) was concluded by the Union by means of Council Decision 82/461/EEC (1) and entered into force on 1 November 1983.

(2) Pursuant to Article XI of the Convention, the Conference of the Parties can adopt amendments to Appendices I and II to the Convention.

(3) The Conference of the Parties, during its thirteenth meeting, which will take place from 15 to 22 February 2020, may adopt such amendments. The Secretariat of the Convention has informed the Parties to the Convention that any proposals for amendment are to be communicated, in accordance with Article XI(3) of the Convention, by 19 September 2019. The Union may, as a Party to the Convention, make such proposals.

(4) The inclusion of the species Tetrax tetrax in Appendix I to the Convention and the species Tetrax tetrax, Galeorhinus galeus and Sphyrna zygaena in Appendix II to the Convention would be scientifically sound and in line with Union law as well as the Union's commitment to international cooperation for the protection of biodiversity.

(5) The Union should therefore submit those proposals to amend Appendices I and II to the Convention. The Commission should communicate the proposals to the Secretariat of the Convention,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 1. With a view to the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, the Union shall submit the following proposals: (a) amend Appendix I to the Convention to include the species Tetrax tetrax; (b) amend Appendix II to the Convention to include the species Tetrax tetrax, Galeorhinus galeus and Sphyrna zygaena. 2. The Commission, on behalf of the Union, shall communicate the proposals referred to in paragraph 1 to the Secretariat of the Convention.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 16 September 2019. For the Council The President T. TUPPURAINEN

(1) Council Decision 82/461/EEC of 24 June 1982 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (OJ L 210, 19.7.1982, p. 10).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION

of 19 December 2019

appointing a member of the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board

(2019/C 428/05)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Decision No 235/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board (1), and in particular Article 3(5) thereof,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) By its decision of 18 December 2017 (2), the Council appointed three members of the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board (the ‘Board’) for a term of office of three years from 1 February 2018.

(2) One of the three members of the Board appointed by the Council, Mr Jaume GARCIA, resigned before the end of his term of office.

(3) It is therefore necessary to appoint a new member of the Board.

(4) According to Article 3(2) of Decision No 235/2008/EC, the members of the Board are to be selected from among experts possessing outstanding competence in the field of statistics,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Priit POTISEPP is hereby appointed as a member representing the Council in the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board for a term of office of three years.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 19 December 2019. For the Council The President K. MIKKONEN

(1) OJ L 73, 15.3.2008, p. 17.

(2) Council Decision of 18 December 2017 appointing three members of the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board (OJ C 439, 20.12.2017, p. 5).