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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 82/107

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/521

of 26 March 2015

updating and amending the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision 2014/483/CFSP

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (1).

(2) On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/483/CFSP (2) updating and amending the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (‘the list’).

(3) In accordance with Article 1(6) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, it is necessary to review at regular intervals the names of persons, groups and entities on the list to ensure that there are grounds for keeping them thereon.

(4) This Decision sets out the result of the review that the Council has carried out in respect of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply.

(5) The Council has verified that competent authorities as referred to in Article 1(4) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP have taken decisions with regard to all the persons, groups and entities on the list to the effect that they have been involved in terrorist acts within the meaning of Article 1(2) and (3) of that Common Position. The Council has also concluded that the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply should continue to be subject to the specific restrictive measures provided for therein.

(6) The Council has concluded that there are no longer grounds for keeping two entities on the list.

(7) The list should be updated accordingly and Decision 2014/483/CFSP should be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply is set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

Decision 2014/483/CFSP is hereby repealed.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 26 March 2015. For the Council The President E. RINKĒVIČS

(1) Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP of 27 December 2001 on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93).

(2) Council Decision 2014/483/CFSP of 22 July 2014 updating and amending the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision 2014/72/CFSP (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 35).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 130/5

COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 April 2015

appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Slovakia

(2015/C 130/05)

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 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Having regard to the lists 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 Decisions of 2 December 2013 (2), of 12 June 2014 (3), of 18 November 2014 (4), and of 15 December 2014 (5) and Decision (EU) 2015/453 (6), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 7 November 2016.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following shall be appointed as alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 7 November 2016:

III. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS

Country Member Alternate member Slovakia Mr Štefan PETKANIČ

Article 2

The Council shall appoint the members and alternate members who have not yet been nominated at a later date.

Article 3

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

Done at Luxembourg, 20 April 2015. For the Council The President Jānis DŪKLAVS

(1) OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 2 December 2013 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ C 360, 10.12.2013, p. 8).

(3) Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Lithuania and Malta (OJ C 182, 14.6.2014, p. 14); Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for France (OJ C 186, 18.6.2014, p. 5).

(4) Council Decision of 18 November 2014 appointing a member and an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Latvia (OJ C 420, 22.11.2014, p. 6).

(5) Council Decision of 15 December 2014 appointing a member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Germany (OJ C 453, 17.12.2014, p. 2).

(6) Council Decision (EU) 2015/453 of 16 March 2015 appointing a member and an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Denmark and Germany (OJ L 75, 19.3.2015, p. 18).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 161/5

COMMISSION DECISION

of 13 May 2015

prolonging the appointment of independent scientific experts to the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 161/04)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (1), and in particular Article 61a(1) and (4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 requires that the Commission appoints six independent scientific experts as members of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee.

(2) Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 provides that the Commission is to appoint those members with a view to ensuring that the relevant expertise is available within the Committee.

(3) The members of the Committee are to be appointed for a period of three years, which may be prolonged once.

(4) By its decision of 21 June 2012, the Commission appointed six independent scientific experts for a term of three years from 2 July 2012. In view of the continuous and efficient contribution of those experts to the work of the Committee, their mandate should be prolonged in accordance with Article 61a(4) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 for a period of three years starting on 2 July 2015.

(5) Where an independent scientific expert appointed by this decision is no longer capable of contributing efficiently to the work of the Committee, or resigns, the Commission may replace this member from the reserve list, for the remaining duration of the member’s mandate,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The appointment of the following members of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee is hereby prolonged for a term of three years from 2 July 2015:

— Jane Ahlqvist RASTAD,

— Marie Louise DE BRUIN,

— Stephen J. W. EVANS,

— Brigitte KELLER-STANISLAWSKI,

— Hervé LE LOUET,

— Lennart WALDENLIND.

Article 2

The following are hereby placed on a reserve list by order of merit:

— Thierry TRENQUE,

— Michael THEODORAKIS,

— Marie-Christine PERAULT-POCHAT,

— Annemarie HVIDBERG HELLEBEK.

Done at Brussels, 13 May 2015. For the Commission, On behalf of the President, Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
(4)

the following Articles are inserted: ‘Article 1 1. The direct or indirect sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned to, or for the benefit of, the individuals and entities designated by the United Nations Security Council or the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 19 of UNSCR 2140 (2014), and those acting on their behalf or at their direction in Yemen, by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited whether originating or not in their territories. The persons and entities referred to in this paragraph are listed in the Annex to this Decision. 2. It shall be prohibited to: (a) provide technical assistance, training or other assistance, including the provision of armed mercenary personnel, related to military activities and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts therefor, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1; (b) provide financing or financial assistance related to military activities, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, as well as insurance and reinsurance for any sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel, or for the provision of related technical or other assistance, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1. Article 2 1. Member States shall inspect, in accordance with their national authorities and legislation and consistently with international law, in particular the law of the sea and relevant international civil aviation agreements, all cargo to Yemen in their territory, including their seaports and airports, if they have information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo contains items the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited under this Decision. 2. Member States shall, upon discovery, seize and dispose of, including through destruction, rendering inoperable, storage or transferring to a State other than the originating or destination States for disposal, items whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited under this Decision. 3. Member States shall promptly submit to the Sanctions Committee an initial written report on the inspection referred to in paragraph 1 containing, in particular, an explanation of the grounds for the inspections, the results of such inspections, and whether or not cooperation was provided, and, if prohibited items were found. Furthermore, Member States shall submit to the Sanctions Committee within 30 days a subsequent written report containing relevant details on the inspection, seizure and disposal, and relevant details of the transfer, including a description of the items, their origin and intended destination, if this information is not in the initial written report.’ .
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 157/44

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/969

of 19 June 2015

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (1) (EULEX KOSOVO)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (2) and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 12 (2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 12 June 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/349/CFSP (3) amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2016.

(3) On 9 October 2014, the PSC adopted Decision 2014/707/CFSP (EULEX KOSOVO/2/2014) (4), appointing Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2015.

(4) On 15 June 2015, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the extension of the mandate of Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) is hereby extended until 14 June 2016.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 15 June 2015.

Done at Brussels, 19 June 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) The designation ‘Kosovo’ is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of Independence.

(2) OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.

(3) Council Decision 2014/349/CFSP of 12 June 2014 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 174, 13.6.2014, p. 42).

(4) Political and Security Committee Decision 2014/707/CFSP (EULEX KOSOVO/2/2014) of 9 October 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 295, 11.10.2014, p. 59).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 150/23

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/928

of 15 June 2015

appointing a member and an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Lithuania

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) In its Decisions of 2 December 2013 (2), 8 July 2014 (3) and 18 November 2014 (4), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2016, with the exception of certain members.

(2) The employers' organisation BUSINESSEUROPE has submitted nominations for two posts to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed as member and alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2016:

III. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS

Country Member Alternate Lithuania Mr Danukas ARLAUSKAS Mr Vaidotas LEVICKIS

Article 2

The Council will 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 Luxembourg, 15 June 2015. For the Council The President Kaspars GERHARDS

(1) OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 2 December 2013 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ C 358, 7.12.2013, p. 5).

(3) Council Decision 2014/462/EU of 8 July 2014 appointing members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Hungary (OJ L 209, 16.7.2014, p. 54).

(4) Council Decision of 18 November 2014 appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Malta (OJ C 420, 22.11.2014, p. 4).
in Article 13, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 25 November 2005 to 31 December 2011 shall be EUR 21 570 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2012 shall be EUR 970 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 shall be EUR 980 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 shall be EUR 940 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 shall be EUR 940 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 shall be EUR 1 270 000.’;
2.

The following entries replace the entries concerning the entities listed below, set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP. I. Persons and entities involved in nuclear or ballistic missile activities and persons and entities providing support to the Government of Iran. B. Entities Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 76. Iran Marine Industrial Company (SADRA) Sadra Building No 3, Shafagh St., Poonak Khavari Blvd., Shahrak Ghods, P.O. Box 14669-56491, Tehran, Iran Effectively controlled by Sepanir Oil & Gas Energy Engineering Company, which is designated by the EU as an IRGC company. Provides support to the Government of Iran through its involvement in the Iranian energy sector including in the South Pars Gas field. 23.5.2011 77. Shahid Beheshti University Daneshju Blvd., Yaman St., Chamran Blvd., P.O. Box 19839-63113, Tehran, Iran Shahid Beheshti University is a public entity which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Carries out scientific research relevant to the development of nuclear weapons. 23.5.2011 132. Naftiran Intertrade Company (a.k.a. Naftiran Trade Company) (NICO) 5th Floor, Petropars Building, No 35 Farhang Boulevard, Snadat Abad Avenue, Tehran, Iran Tel. +98 21 22372486; +98 21 22374681; +98 21 22374678; Fax +98 21 22374678; +98 21 22372481 E-mail: info@naftiran.com Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) 16.10.2012 154. First Islamic Investment Bank Branch: 19A-31-3A, Level 31 Business Suite, Wisma UOA, Jalan Pinang 50450, Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; Wilayah Persekutuan; 50450 Tel. 603-21620361/2/3/4, +6087417049/417050, +622157948110 Branch: Unit 13 (C), Main Office Tower, Financial Park Labuan Complex, Jalan Merdeka, 87000 Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia; Labuan F.T; 87000 Investor Relations: Menara Prima 17th floor Jalan Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Blok 6.2 Jakarta 12950 — Indonesia; South Jakarta; Jakarta; 12950 First Islamic Investment Bank (FIIB) is providing financial and logistical support to the Government of Iran. FIIB was used by Babak Zanjani to channel a significant amount of Iranian oil-related payments on behalf of the Government of Iran. 22.12.2012 157. HK Intertrade Company Ltd (HK Intertrade) HK Intertrade Company, 21st Floor, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong HK Intertrade is fully owned and controlled by the National Iranian Oil Company, a designated and state-owned entity that provides support to the Government of Iran. In addition, HK Intertrade has provided logistical and financial support to the Government of Iran by facilitating the transfer of oil-related money on behalf of the Government of Iran. 22.12.2012 158. Petro Suisse Petro Suisse Avenue De la Tour- Halimand 6, 1009 Pully, Switzerland Petro Suisse, a company engaged in the Iranian oil and gas sector, is 100 % owned by the NIOC (National Iranian Oil Company) which is a designated entity that provides financial support to the Government of Iran. Petro Suisse is also associated with Naftiran Intertrade Co (NICO) which is designated as a subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). 22.12.2012
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/17

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1140

of 13 July 2015

appointing two Dutch members and two Dutch alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Dutch Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020.

(2) Two members' seats have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Onno HOES and Mr Henri LENFERINK.

(3) Two alternate members' seats would become vacant following the appointment of Mr R. (Rob) JONKMAN and Mr N.A. (André) VAN DE NADORT as members of the Committee of the Regions,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed as members to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Mr R. (Rob) JONKMAN, Member of the executive council of Opsterland

— Mr N.A. (André) VAN DE NADORT, Mayor of the municipality of Ten Boer

Article 2

The following are hereby appointed as alternate members to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Mrs M.T.M. (Marcelle) HENDRICKX, Member of the executive council of Tilburg

— Mr H.J.J. (Henri) LENFERINK, Mayor of Leiden

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 13 July 2015. For the Council The President F. ETGEN

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 305/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 September 2015

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2015/C 305/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),

Having regard to the two nominees submitted to the Council by the Commission as regards the employers' representatives,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 14 July 2015 (2), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018. However this Decision did not include all of the members to be appointed,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following persons are hereby appointed members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS:

CROATIA Mr Ivica ZELIĆ MALTA Mr Mario SPITERI

Article 2

This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 14 September 2015. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.