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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 294/69

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2008

of 10 November 2015

amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP (1), which extended the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (‘EUMM Georgia’ or the ‘Mission’), established by Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP (2).

(2) On 16 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/915/CFSP (3) amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP, which extended the Mission until 14 December 2016 and provided a financial reference amount until 14 December 2015.

(3) A new financial reference amount covering the period from 15 December 2015 to 14 December 2016 should be provided.

(4) Decision 2010/452/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/452/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) in Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 15 December 2015 and 14 December 2016 shall be EUR 17 640 000.’;

(2) in Article 14, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following paragraph: ‘2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUMM Georgia shall be open without limitations. Furthermore, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUMM Georgia shall apply.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 15 December 2015.

Done at Brussels, 10 November 2015. For the Council The President P. GRAMEGNA

(1) Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43).

(2) Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP of 15 September 2008 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26).

(3) Council Decision 2014/915/CFSP of 16 December 2014 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 56).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 400/3

COMMISSION DECISION

of 30 November 2015

on public holidays for 2017 for the institutions of the European Union

(2015/C 400/03)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2017

2 January Monday, day following New Year's Day 13 April Maundy Thursday 14 April Good Friday 17 April Easter Monday 1 May Monday, Labour Day 9 May Tuesday, Anniversary of the Declaration by President Schuman in 1950 25 May Thursday, Ascension Day 26 May Friday, day following Ascension Day 5 June Whit Monday 21 July Friday, Belgian National Holiday 15 August Tuesday, Assumption Day 1 November Wednesday, All Saints' Day 2 November Thursday, All Souls' Day 25 December to 29 December Monday 5 end-of-year days Friday TOTAL 18 days

Luxembourg: the above dates also apply to Luxembourg, except that Friday 21 July is replaced by Friday 23 June, the Luxembourg national holiday.

Work will resume as normal on Wednesday 3 January 2018.

Without prejudice to the schedule of public holidays for 2018, Monday 1 January and Tuesday 2 January 2018 will be holidays.

The Commission reserves the right to modify this decision, should the needs of service so require.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 322/51

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2276

of 7 December 2015

amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 22 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/233/CFSP (1) establishing the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).

(2) On 21 May 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/800 (2) amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP, in particular by extending EUBAM Libya until 21 November 2015 and providing for a financial reference amount for the same period.

(3) EUBAM Libya should be extended for a further period of three months, until 21 February 2016.

(4) Decision 2013/233/CFSP should be amended accordingly.

(5) EUBAM Libya will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) In Article 13, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUBAM Libya for the period from 22 May 2013 to 21 May 2014 shall be EUR 30 300 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUBAM Libya for the period from 22 May 2014 to 21 February 2016 shall be EUR 26 200 000.’.

(2) In Article 16, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall apply until 21 February 2016.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 22 November 2015.

Done at Brussels, 7 December 2015. For the Council The President C. CAHEN

(1) Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/800 of 21 May 2015 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 127, 22.5.2015, p. 22).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 107/75

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/655

of 23 April 2015

pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a polydimethylsiloxane-based formulation placed on the market to control mosquitoes

(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 Article 3(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 16 May 2014, Belgium requested the Commission to decide, pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, whether a polydimethylsiloxane-based formulation for controlling mosquitoes is a biocidal product for the purposes of Article 3(1)(a) of that Regulation.

(2) According to the information provided by the company placing the product on the market, the polydimethylsiloxane-based formulation adds a thin silicone film on water bodies. The low surface tension of the silicone film prevents mosquito larvae from breathing as well as female mosquitoes from depositing their eggs on the water surface, drowning many of them in the attempt.

(3) The polydimethylsiloxane-based formulation therefore constitutes a physical barrier to the reproductive capabilities of mosquitoes.

(4) According to Article 3(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, only products that are intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, prevent the action of, or otherwise exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by any means other than mere physical or mechanical action, constitute biocidal products.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

A polydimethylsiloxane-based formulation for controlling mosquitoes by adding a silicone film of lower surface tension on water bodies, and which is placed on the market for that purpose, is not a biocidal product for the purposes of Article 3(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 April 2015. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude JUNCKER

(1) OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 149/1

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/916

of 22 July 2013

on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia establishing a framework for the participation of Australia in European Union crisis management operations

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 218(5) and (6) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Conditions regarding the participation of third States in European Union crisis management operations should be laid down in an agreement establishing a framework for such possible future participation, rather than defining those conditions on a case-by-case basis for each operation concerned.

(2) Following the adoption of a Decision by the Council on 26 April 2010 authorising the opening of negotiations, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy negotiated an agreement between the European Union and Australia establishing a framework for the participation of Australia in European Union crisis management operations (‘the Agreement’).

(3) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and Australia establishing a framework for the participation of Australia in the European Union crisis management operations is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Union.

Article 3

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 15(1) of the Agreement. (1)

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 22 July 2013. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 175/124

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/1085

of 2 July 2015

on a measure taken by Sweden, in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, to prohibit the placing on the market of firewood machines Hammars vedklipp 5,5 hk and Hammars vedklipp 7,5 hk manufactured by Hammars Verkstad AB

(notified under document C(2015) 4428)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to the Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (1), and in particular Article 11(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Sweden informed the Commission of a measure to prohibit the placing on the market of firewood machines Hammars vedklipp 5,5 hk and Hammars vedklipp 7,5 hk manufactured by Hammars Verkstad AB, Lustebo 40, SE-790 20 Grycksbo, Sweden.

(2) The firewood machines were bearing the CE marking, according to Directive 2006/42/EC.

(3) The reason for taking the measure given by Sweden was the non-conformity of the firewood machines with the essential health and safety requirements set out in points 1.1.2 (Principles of safety integration) and 1.3.7 (Moving parts) of Annex I to Directive 2006/42/EC since the machines have no guards or protective devices to protect against risks from moving parts.

(4) The Commission invited Hammars Verkstad AB to present its observations on the measure taken by Sweden.

(5) Hammars Verkstad replied to the Commission that log cutter which replaced both a saw and a dedicated log splitter had a far lower risk for operator injury seen as a system. The Commission asked the manufacturer for supporting documents to substantiate the argument concerning the risk classification as part of the conformity assessment carried out. No reply has been received.

(6) Examination of the evidence provided by Sweden demonstrate that the firewood machines Hammars vedklipp 5,5 hk and Hammars vedklipp 7,5 hk manufactured by Hammars Verkstad AB, Lustebo 40, SE-790 20 Grycksbo, Sweden, fail to satisfy the essential health and safety requirements set out in Directive 2006/42/EC and that this non-conformity gives rise to serious risks of injury to users. It is therefore appropriate to consider the measure taken by Sweden as justified,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The measure taken by Sweden to prohibit the placing on the market of firewood machines — Hammars vedklipp 5,5 hk and Hammars vedklipp 7,5 hk manufactured by Hammars Verkstad AB, Lustebo 40, SE-790 20 Grycksbo, Sweden, is justified.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 2 July 2015. For the Commission Elżbieta BIEŃKOWSKA Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 24.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 199/1

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1292

of 20 July 2015

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

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 point (a)(i) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8), thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2014/517/EU (1), the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (2) (the ‘Protocol’), has been signed, subject to its conclusion.

(2) The conclusion of the Protocol is subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community.

(3) The Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, the instruments of approval provided for in Article 13(2) of the Protocol.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2015. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Council Decision 2014/517/EU of 14 April 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, and provisional application of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 233, 6.8.2014, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 233, 6.8.2014, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 239/142

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1521

of 14 September 2015

repealing Decision 2013/320/CFSP in support of physical security and stockpile management activities to reduce the risk of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in Libya and its region

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 26(2) and 31(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Council Decision 2013/320/CFSP (1) provided that the Union is to pursue the promotion of peace and security in Libya and the broader region by supporting measures aimed at ensuring sound physical security and stockpile management of the Libyan weapons arsenals by the Libyan state institutions in order to reduce the risks posed to peace and security by the illicit spread and excessive accumulation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, including the fostering of effective multilateralism at the regional level.

(2) The deterioration of the political and security situation forced most diplomatic missions and international staff to leave Libya after the violent events of the summer of 2014.

(3) The United Nations-led political dialogue has not yet resulted in a political settlement between the main fighting factions.

(4) There is no clarity as to when the situation in Libya will improve to such an extent that international staff can once again safely operate in Libya.

(5) Decision 2013/320/CFSP should therefore be repealed.

(6) The Union wishes to reaffirm its strong political commitment to support the responsible Libyan authorities in reducing the risks posed by the illicit spread and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition, as soon as conditions in Libya allow it,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2013/320/CFSP is repealed.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 30 June 2015.

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

(1) Council Decision 2013/320/CFSP of 24 June 2013 in support of physical security and stockpile management activities to reduce the risk of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in Libya and its region (OJ L 173, 26.6.2013, p. 54).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 279/1

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1891

of 1 October 2015

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

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 point (a)(i) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8) thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2014/665/EU (1), the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Protocol’), has been signed, subject to its conclusion.

(2) The conclusion of the Protocol is subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community.

(3) The Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States (2).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, the instruments of approval provided for in Article 12(2) of the Protocol.

Article 3

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

Done at Luxembourg, 1 October 2015. For the Council The President É. SCHNEIDER

(1) OJ L 276, 18.9.2014, p. 1.

(2) The text of the Protocol has been published together with the decision on its signature.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 288/2

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1967

of 9 March 2012

on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina establishing a framework for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in European Union crisis management operations

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, in particular Article 37 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Article 218(5) and (6) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the HR’),

Whereas:

(1) Conditions regarding the participation of third states in European Union crisis management operations should be laid down in an agreement establishing a framework for such possible future participation, rather than defining those conditions on a case-by-case basis for each operation concerned.

(2) Following the adoption of a Decision by the Council on 26 April 2010 authorising the opening of negotiations, the HR negotiated an agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina establishing a framework for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in European Union crisis management operations (‘the Agreement’).

(3) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina establishing a framework for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European Union crisis management operations is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Union.

Article 3

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 16(1) of the Agreement.

Article 4

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