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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 195/2

COMMISSION OPINION

of 3 August 2005

concerning the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste at the TU5 Facility on the COGEMA Pierrelatte site in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2005/C 195/02)

(Only the French text is authentic)

On 13 December 2004, the European Commission received from the Government of France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste at the TU5 Facility on the COGEMA Pierrelatte site.

On the basis of the General Data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 3 March 2005 and provided by the French authorities on 5 April 2005, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the plant and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State, in this case Italy, is approximately 175 km.

2. Among the modifications to the TU5 facility described in the General Data, it is noted that since 2002 the facility converts uranyl nitrate from the COGEMA Marcoule site causing discharges of 3H and 14C in the gaseous and liquid effluents.

3. During normal operation, the gaseous and liquid effluents released from the modified TU5 installation including 3H and 14C will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the modification will not give rise to any significant effect from the point of view of health on the population of another Member State.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form at the TU5 Facility on the COGEMA Pierrelatte site in France, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 251/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 24 October 2007

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Garagliano nuclear power plant, located in Italy, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2007/C 251/01)

On 15 January 2007, the European Commission received from the Government of Italy, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Garigliano nuclear power plant.

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

1. The distance between the plant and the nearest point of another Member State, in this case France (Corsica), is approximately 340 km.

2. During normal decommissioning operation, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States.

3. Solid radioactive waste produced during decommissioning will be stored in a facility on site before final disposal in a planned national repository. Non-radioactive solid waste and materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste or for recycling or reuse. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Council Directive 96/29/Euratom).

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive waste, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in other Member States would not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the decommissioning of the Garigliano nuclear power plant, located in Italy, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 1/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 22 December 2008

on the request from Ireland to accept Council Decision 2008/381/EC establishing a European Migration Network

(2009/C 1/01)

1. INTRODUCTION

1. On 14 May 2008, the Council adopted Decision 2008/381/EC establishing a European Migration Network (EMN). Pursuant to Article 1 of the Protocol on the position of Ireland, Ireland did not participate in adoption of the above-mentioned Decision.

2. However, by virtue of Article 4 of the same Protocol ‘Ireland may at any time after the adoption of a measure by the Council pursuant to Title IV (ex Title IIIa) of the Treaty establishing the European Community notify its intention to the Council and to the Commission that it wishes to accept that measure. In that case, the procedure provided for in Article 11a (ex Article 5a(3)) of the Treaty establishing the European Community shall apply mutatis mutandis’.

3. By letter, Ireland notified the Council and the Commission that it wishes to accept Decision 2008/381/EC.

4. In accordance with Article 11a of the Treaty establishing the European Community ‘any Member State that wishes to participate in enhanced cooperation established in accordance with Article 11 shall notify its intention to the Council and to the Commission, which shall give an opinion to the Council within three months of the date of receipt of that notification. Within four months of the date of receipt of that notification, the Commission shall take a decision on it, and on such specific arrangements as it may deem necessary’.

5. In accordance with the above-mentioned Article, the Commission gives the following opinion to the Council:

2. OPINION

The Commission welcomes the request from Ireland to accept Decision 2008/381/EC, which is a key component of the Community asylum and migration policy, and would therefore give a positive opinion on this participation.

The Commission notes that Ireland continues to be a strong supporter of the EMN, contributing actively to its development and outputs. The Commission considers that it is important to acknowledge this commitment at the earliest possible date, as this is considered also to be in the overall interests of the EU.

As a specific arrangement, therefore, the Commission takes the view that the above-mentioned Decision should enter into force for Ireland on the day of the notification from Ireland of its acceptance.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 95/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 14 April 2010

relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from Building 443.26 operated by General Electric Healthcare Ltd (formerly Amersham plc) at the Harwell International Business Centre in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(only the English text is authentic)

2010/C 95/01

On 11 November 2009, the European Commission received from the British Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from Building 443.26 operated by General Electric Healthcare Ltd (formerly Amersham plc).

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

1. The distance between the facility and the nearest Member State, in this case France, is approximately 225 km.

2. The planned modification concerns an envisaged increase in the authorised discharge limit for airborne radon-222.

3. Under normal operating conditions, the planned modification will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in another Member State will not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from Building 443.26, operated by General Electric Healthcare Ltd (formerly Amersham plc), located at the Harwell International Business Centre in the United Kingdom, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 383/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 24 October 2014

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Sellafield Sludge Packaging Plant 1 Buffer Store in the United Kingdom

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2014/C 383/01)

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

On 16 June 2014, the European Commission received from the Government of the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Sellafield Sludge Packaging Plant 1 Buffer Store.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 15 July 2014 and provided by the United Kingdom authorities on 26 August 2014, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance from the site to the nearest border of another Member State, in this case Ireland is 180 km.

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

3. Solid radioactive waste will be temporarily stored on site before transfer to licensed disposal facilities within the United Kingdom.

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

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form, arising from the Sellafield Sludge Packaging Plant 1 Buffer Store, located in the United Kingdom, both in normal operation and in the event of the accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

Done at Brussels, 24 October 2014. For the Commission Günther OETTINGER Vice-President

(1) For instance, under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental aspects should be further assessed. Indicatively, the Commission would like to draw attention to the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, as well as to the Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
4.

The Commission shares the view of the ECB that central counterparties (CCPs) are of key importance to the Union and concurs with the ECB that central clearing is becoming increasingly cross-border in nature and systemically important. Since the adoption of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 and as a result of both market-driven and regulatory factors the volume of CCP activity in the Union and globally has grown rapidly in scale and scope. Central clearing contributes to systemic risk reduction through robust counterparty risk management, greater transparency and more efficient use of collateral. Mandatory central clearing of standardised OTC derivatives was a commitment made by G20 leaders already in 2009 and implemented in the European Union and globally. Since then the share of over-the-counter derivatives cleared centrally has increased, and that expansion is set to continue in the coming years with the introduction of additional clearing obligations for other types of instruments and the rise in voluntary clearing by counterparties not subject yet to a clearing obligation. The Commission’s legislative proposal of 4 May 2017 to amend Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 in a targeted manner, to improve its effectiveness and proportionality, will create further incentives for CCPs to offer central clearing of derivatives to counterparties and facilitate access to clearing to small financial and non-financial counterparties. Moreover, clearing markets are well integrated across the Union but highly concentrated in certain asset classes and highly interconnected. But inevitably the increased share of central clearing means there is greater risk concentration in CCPs. The Commission agrees that this needs to be properly addressed and has already proposed regulatory measures to that end.
CORRIGENDUM TO: Joint statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning Decision 819/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 1995 establishing the Community action programme 'Socrates'



Official Journal L 044 , 22/02/1996 P. 0019



Corrigendum to the Joint Statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning Decision 819/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 1995 establishing the Community action programme 'Socrates` (Official Journal of the European Communities No L 132 of 16 June 1995) On page 18, second line: for: '. . . access . . .`, read: '. . . assess . . .`; fourth line: for: '. . . the funding set by the legislator . . .`, read: '. . . the financial framework laid down by the legislative authority . . .`.
Council Resolution concerning the reinforcement of the mobility strategy within the European Research Area (ERA)

(2001/C 367/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION:

1. RECALLING the importance which Heads of State or Governement at recent European Councils held at Lisbon, Nice and Stockholm have attached to increased professional and vocational mobility for men and women throughout the European Union;

2. RECALLING the creation of ERA which was endorsed by the Heads of State or Government at the Lisbon European Council; and in this context, RECALLING the need to take steps to remove obstacles to the mobility of researchers in Europe by 2002 and to attract and retain high quality research talent in Europe;

3. RECALLING the Council Resolution of 15 June 2000 and 16 November 2000 in respect of ERA(1) which invited the Member States and the Commission to cooperate to identify and subsequently to remove obstacles to the mobility of researchers and which welcomed the importance attached to human resources in the creation of ERA and to fostering the mobility of researchers;

4. REAFFIRMS the importance of researchers' mobility in making a reality of ERA; and REITERATES its intention to eliminate persistent obstacles to the mobility of researchers, which are mutlifaceted in nature and include those of a cultural, social, administrative, legal and regulatory nature;

5. WELCOMES the cooperation established between Member States and the Commission which has led to a first analysis of the major obstacles to researcher mobiltiy;

6. WELCOMES the general approach of the Commission set out in its communication for "A mobility strategy for ERA" and in particular, EMPHASISES the need to:

- consider actions to be taken to create a favourable environment for mobility and for the pursuit of scientific excellence by this means;

- take account of the particular situation of researchers in the context of mobility in general,

- stress the importance given to human resources and mobility in the context of the sixth EC research framework programme;

7. ENDORSES efforts to:

- improve information on mobility to researchers, in particular by the creation of a dedicated internet portal, a network of mobility centres, where appropriate building on existing structures, and by the better dissemination of vacancies,

- examine qualitative issues in respect of, for example, exchanges of best practice and benchmarking;

8. INVITES the Commission:

- to give due emphasis to the importance of the mobility of researchers in its "mobility action plan" which will be presented to the European Council in spring 2002 on developing and opening up new European labour markets; as well as, inter alia, to promote gender equality and enhance the contribution of young scientists to research,

- to ensure that the candidate countries are fully associated with the definition and execution of actions in favour of mobility,

- to report annually on the progress achieved in undertaking its strategy in favour of mobility for researchers.

(1) OJ C 205, 19.7.2000, p. 1.

OJ C 374, 28.12.2000, p. 1.
10.

DECIDES that: (a) the OMC will be applied using a flexible approach suited to the cultural field, while fully respecting Member States' competences, including those of their regional and local authorities and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. Participation of Member States in the actions and procedures concerned will be voluntary; (b) when implementing the OMC, special attention will be paid to the need to minimise financial and administrative burden upon the different actors, in accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in the EC Treaty (4); (c) the objectives of the European Agenda for Culture will be implemented through triennial work plans covering a limited number of priority areas, which the Council determines as suitable for the OMC framework in the corresponding time period. On the basis of those priority areas, the Commission will propose specific actions for the work plans that will be discussed, supplemented, updated and, where necessary, endorsed by the Council of Ministers; (d) the Council, in cooperation with the Commission, will play a central role in ensuring continuity and follow-up of the priority areas for action and maintaining the momentum of the process; (e) after consulting the competent Council body (the Cultural Affairs Committee) the Commission will prepare a progress report to be submitted to the Council on the basis inter alia of the information voluntarily provided by Member States pursuant to the principles laid down in 10a and b above; (f) in order to enhance the general awareness and visibility of cultural cooperation at European level, cultural actors and the public at large will be informed about the objectives and priority actions of the work plan;
1.

to continue to strengthen and develop the cooperation between the customs authorities and other competent authorities, as well as with European Union and Community agencies and bodies, to ensure that citizens of the Union, society and the economy are better protected against threats from cross-border crime by means of a new and updated strategy. The cooperation should be based on, but not limited to, the following aims: (a) to consider new forms of cooperation and new investigative techniques in order to protect citizens of the European Union and the economy; (b) to take practical steps towards implementing these new forms of cooperation and to continue to further develop existing forms of cooperation, e.g. by improving operational cooperation, maximising the effectiveness of customs at the external borders of the European Union, adopting an institutional approach based on cooperation between customs, police and other relevant authorities, in order to ensure synergy and to further develop relevant IT systems; and (c) to improve and make more flexible the existing cooperation process with a view to achieving an effective approach to combating cross-border organised crime and the seizure of illicit goods throughout the European Union,
Declaration by the Council



Official Journal C 183 , 30/06/2000 P. 0001 - 0001



Declaration by the Council (2000/C 183/02) Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000(1) shall not prevent a Member State from concluding agreements with non-Member States, which cover the same matter as this Regulation, where the agreement in question does not affect this Regulation. (1) OJ L 160, 30.6.2000, p. 1.
Joint Declaration by the Contracting Parties

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

When adopting this Decision No 98/2003 it is understood that the incorporation into the EEA Agreement of change in the revenue as defined in Article 2(2) of Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities' own resources(1) has to be taken by EEA Joint Committee decision.

(1) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 446/4

Declaration by the President of the European Parliament on the reform of the system of own resources of the Union

(2017/C 446/02)

Without prejudice to Article 311 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Parliament is committed to the reform of the system of own resources of the Union, based on the recommendations of the High Level Group on Own Resources. In this context, the European Parliament underlines the need for comprehensive legislative proposals on the Union’s own resources together with the next multiannual financial framework. The Union’s revenue and expenditure should be dealt with in parallel.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 163/19

WITHDRAWAL OF THE DECLARATION BY THE NETHERLANDS CONCERNING ARTICLE 28 OF THE FRAMEWORK DECISION 2008/909/JHA

The Kingdom of the Netherlands has withdrawn its declaration, made in accordance with Article 28(2) of Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA of 27 November 2008, on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their enforcement in the European Union, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union of 9 October 2009 (1). This withdrawal has taken effect on 1 June 2018.

(1) OJ L 265, 9.10.2009, p. 41.
Corrigendum to Statement by the Commission with respect to Article 14(2) concerning the cooperation with the Union agencies

( Official Journal of the European Union C 347 of 14 October 2019 )

(2019/C 387/08)

On the cover page and on page 1, in the title:

for:

‘Statement by the Commission with respect to Article 14(2) concerning the cooperation with the Union agencies’,

read:

‘Statement by the Commission with respect to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council, concerning the cooperation with the Union agencies’.

On page 1, first sentence:

for:

‘To ensure coherence and comparability of European social statistics, the Commission will reinforce cooperation with Union agencies in line with Article 14(2) and the related recitals (12 and 33).’,

read: