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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 13/5

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/76

of 19 January 2015

launching the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) and amending Decision 2014/219/CFSP

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 Council Decision 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 15 April 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/219/CFSP.

(2) On 14 October 2014, the Council approved the Concept of Operations for EUCAP Sahel Mali.

(3) Following the recommendation of the Civilian Operation Commander and the achievement of Initial Operational Capability by EUCAP Sahel Mali, the Mission should be launched on 15 January 2015 and it should remain valid for a period of 24 months.

(4) Decision 2014/219/CFSP foresaw the financial reference amount of EUR 5 500 000 for the first nine months following its entry into force. A new reference amount for the period of twelve months starting on 15 January 2015 should be provided. To this effect, Decision 2014/219/CFSP should be amended.

(5) EUCAP Sahel Mali 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 on European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) shall be launched on 15 January 2015.

Article 2

The Civilian Operation Commander of EUCAP Sahel Mali is hereby authorised with immediate effect to start execution of the mission.

Article 3

Article 14(1) of Decision 2014/219/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Mali from 15 April 2014 to 14 January 2015 shall be EUR 5 500 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Mali from 15 January 2015 to 14 January 2016 shall be EUR 11 400 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.’

Article 4

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

It shall apply from 15 January 2015.

Done at Brussels, 19 January 2015. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 35/1

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/209

of 10 November 2014

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 186, in conjunction with Article 218(5),

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (‘Horizon 2020’) was established by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council (1) for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.

(2) On 18 March 2014 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the Union, with the Faroe Islands, in order to conclude an agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020.

(3) Those negotiations have been successfully completed and the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (‘Agreement’) should be signed and applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement.

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 on behalf of the Union.

Article 3

The Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis as from 1 January 2014, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 10 November 2014. For the Council The President M. MARTINA

(1) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 65/1

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/384

of 2 March 2015

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of a Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Senegal and the Implementation Protocol thereto

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43 in conjunction with Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a) and Article 218(7) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) The Union and the Republic of Senegal negotiated a partnership agreement on sustainable fisheries (‘the Agreement’) for a duration of five years, renewable by tacit agreement, and an Implementation Protocol thereto for a period of five years, granting Union vessels fishing opportunities in the waters over which the Republic of Senegal has sovereignty or jurisdiction in respect of fisheries.

(2) The Agreement and Protocol were signed on 20 November 2014 in accordance with Decision 2014/733/EU (1) and will apply on a provisional basis from the date of their signature.

(3) The Agreement and Protocol should be approved.

(4) The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee responsible for monitoring its implementation. Furthermore, in accordance with the Protocol, the Joint Committee may approve certain amendments to the Protocol. In order to facilitate the approval of such amendments, the Commission should be empowered, subject to specific conditions, to approve them under a simplified procedure,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Senegal and the Implementation Protocol thereto are hereby approved on behalf of the Union (2).

Article 2

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notifications provided for in Article 16 of the Agreement and Article 13 of the Protocol.

Article 3

Subject to the provisions and conditions set out in the Annex, the Commission shall be empowered to approve, on behalf of the Union, modifications to the Protocol in the Joint Committee.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 2 March 2015. For the Council The President D. REIZNIECE-OZOLA

(1) OJ L 304, 23.10.2014, p. 1.

(2) The Agreement and the Protocol were published in OJ L 304, 23.10.2014, p. 3 together with the decision on signing.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 110/13

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/665

of 21 April 2015

on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union CSDP Military Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUMAM RCA) (EUMAM RCA/2/2015)

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 Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/78 of 19 January 2015 on a European Union CSDP Military Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUMAM RCA) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/78, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on the acceptance of the proposed contributions by third States.

(2) Following a recommendation on the contribution offers of the Republic of Moldova ('Moldova') and Georgia by the EU Mission Commander of EUMAM RCA and the advice from the European Union Military Committee, those offers should be accepted.

(3) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. The contribution offers of Moldova and Georgia to the European Union CSDP Military Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUMAM RCA) are accepted and are considered to be significant.

2. Moldova and Georgia are exempted from financial contributions to the budget of EUMAM RCA.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 21 April 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 13, 20.1.2015, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 147/22

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/902

of 10 June 2015

on a measure taken by Latvia in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to prohibit the placing on the market of a lawnmower manufactured by GGP Italy SpA

(notified under document C(2015) 3799)

(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) Latvia informed the Commission of a measure to prohibit the placing on the market of a lawnmower Stiga Collector 35 EL (C350, 297352654/S13) manufactured by GGP Italy SpA.

(2) The lawnmower bore CE marking, according to Directive 2006/42/EC.

(3) The reason for taking the measure was the non-conformity of the lawnmower with the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 2006/42/EC, points 1.3.8 — Choice of protection against risk arising from moving parts and 1.4.1 — General requirements for guards and protective devices, on the grounds that the distance between the rear wall of the machine and the point of the blade tip circle is too short, leading to deficiency in safe operation of the machine.

(4) The notification was accompanied by a test report established by the Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology.

(5) The Commission wrote to the manufacturer inviting him to comment on the measure taken by the Latvian authorities. In reply, the manufacturer informed that the product was voluntarily removed from the Latvian market.

(6) The documentation available, the comments expressed and the action taken by the parties concerned demonstrate that the lawnmower Stiga Collector 35 EL (C350, 297352654/S13) fails to satisfy the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC. It is therefore appropriate to consider the measure taken by Latvia as justified.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The measure taken by Latvia to prohibit the placing on the market of lawnmower Stiga Collector 35 EL (C350, 297352654/S13) manufactured by GGP Italy SpA, via del Lavoro 6, 31033 Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, is justified.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 June 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 157/96

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/975

of 19 June 2015

on a measure taken by Spain in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to prohibit the placing on the market of an impact drill imported to Spain by Hidalgo's Group, Spain

(notified under document C(2015) 4086)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to 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) Spain informed the Commission of a measure to prohibit the placing on the market of the impact drill, type Dayron/70000, imported to Spain by Hidalgo's Group, Spain.

(2) The impact drill bore CE marking, according to Directive 2006/42/EC.

(3) The reason for taking the measure was the non-conformity of the impact drill with the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 2006/42/EC, points 1.3.2 — Risk of break up during operation, 1.7.3 — Marking of machinery and 1.7.4.2 — Contents of instructions, on the grounds that the machine did not pass the resistance test, breaking the framework, with the consequent risk of cut and/or the possibility of accessing to the active parts.

(4) Spain informed the distributor and importer about the deficiencies. The importer voluntarily took the necessary measures to remove non-compliant products from the market.

(5) The documentation available, the comments expressed and the action taken by the parties concerned demonstrate that the impact drill, type Dayron/70000, fails to satisfy the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC. It is therefore appropriate to consider the measure taken by Spain as justified,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The measure taken by Spain to prohibit the placing on the market of the impact drill, type Dayron/70000, imported to Spain by Hidalgo's Group, Spain, is justified.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 19 June 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 174/28

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/1067

of 1 July 2015

on a measure taken by Spain in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to prohibit the placing on the market of a jigsaw manufactured by Yongkang Hengfa Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd, China

(notified under document C(2015) 4360)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to 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) Spain informed the Commission of a measure to prohibit the placing on the market of a jigsaw, type Practyl/JS-HF-55-1 manufactured by Yongkang Hengfa Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd, China, imported by Adeo Service France and distributed in Spain by Leroy Merlin Spain.

(2) The jigsaw bore CE marking, according to Directive 2006/42/EC.

(3) The reason for taking the measure was the non-conformity of the jigsaw with the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 2006/42/EC, points 1.3.2 — Risk of break up during operation, 1.3.4 — Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles, 1.4.1 — General requirements of guards and protective devices and 1.4.2 — Special requirements for guards, on the grounds that the machine failed to pass the resistance test and presents risks of cut and access to the active parts.

(4) Spain informed the distributor and importer about the deficiencies. The importer voluntarily took the necessary measures to remove non-compliant products from the market.

(5) The documentation available, the comments expressed and the action taken by the parties concerned demonstrate that the jigsaw, type Practyl/JS-HF-55-1 fails to satisfy the essential health and safety requirements set out in Directive 2006/42/EC. It is therefore appropriate to consider the measure taken by Spain as justified.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The measure taken by Spain to prohibit the placing on the market of a jigsaw type Practyl/JS-HF-55-1 manufactured by Yongkang Hengfa Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd, is justified.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 1 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 196/16

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1211

of 20 July 2015

establishing the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the General Council of the World Trade Organization on the accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91, Article 100(2) and 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) On 29 January 1996, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan applied for accession to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (‘the Marrakesh Agreement’), pursuant to Article XII of that Agreement.

(2) On 6 February 1996, a Working Party on the accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan was established in order to reach agreement on the terms of accession acceptable to the Republic of Kazakhstan and all Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

(3) The Commission, on behalf of the Union, has negotiated a comprehensive series of market opening commitments on the part of the Republic of Kazakhstan which satisfy the Union's requests on tariffs, on export duties and on trade in services.

(4) Those commitments are now embodied in the Protocol of Accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO (‘the Protocol of Accession’).

(5) Accession to the WTO is expected to make a positive and lasting contribution to the process of economic reform and sustainable development in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

(6) The Protocol of Accession should therefore be approved.

(7) Article XII of the Marrakesh Agreement provides that the terms of accession are to be agreed between the acceding State and the WTO, and that the Ministerial Conference of the WTO approves the terms of accession on the WTO side. Article IV.2 of that Agreement provides that in the intervals between meetings of the Ministerial Conference, its functions are to be conducted by the General Council of the WTO.

(8) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on behalf of the Union within the General Council of the WTO on the accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the General Council of the World Trade Organization on the accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization is to approve the accession.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 187/24

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1156

of 13 July 2015

on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement (Batteries and Accumulators)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(1) and 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, Annex II to the EEA Agreement.

(3) Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

(4) Directive 2013/56/EU repeals Commission Decision 2009/603/EC (4), which has been incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

(5) Given the specific legal and factual situation in Liechtenstein, Article 17 of Directive 2006/66/EC is not to apply to Liechtenstein.

(6) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The position to be adopted, on behalf of the Union, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement 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, 13 July 2015. For the Council The President F. ETGEN

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

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

(3) Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 amending Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators as regards the placing on the market of portable batteries and accumulators containing cadmium intended for use in cordless power tools, and of button cells with low mercury content, and repealing Commission Decision 2009/603/EC (OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 5).

(4) Commission Decision 2009/603/EC of 5 August 2009 establishing requirements for registration of producers of batteries and accumulators in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 206, 8.8.2009, p. 13).