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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 118/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 April 2014

appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

2014/C 118/01

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 nomination submitted by the Croatian government,

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Commission in the category of Employees’ representatives,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 16 July 2012 (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 2012 to 17 September 2015.

(2) The seat of the Croatian member had to be filled.

(3) A member’s seat is available for Spain on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Employees’ representatives.

(4) A member’s seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of representatives of Employers’ organisations has become vacant for Latvia as a result of the resignation of Ms Marina SKLARA.

(5) A member’s seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of representatives of Employers’ organisations had to be filled for Croatia.

(6) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2015,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2015:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

CROATIA Ms Katarina GRGEC





REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS:

SPAIN Ms Yolanda PONCE





REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATIONS:

LATVIA Ms Inga ŠīNA CROATIA Mr Ivica ZELIĆ

Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014. For the Council The President A. TSAFTARIS

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

(2) OJ C 228, 31.7.2012, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 136/26

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUCAP SAHEL NIGER/2/2014

of 6 May 2014

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger)

(2014/259/CFSP)

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 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger, (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 12 November 2013, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2013 (2), appointing Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger, ad interim, from 1 November to 31 December 2013. On 14 January 2014, his mandate was extended until the appointment of the new Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger (3).

(3) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the appointment of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger, for the period until 15 July 2014,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger, for the period until 15 July 2014.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 6 May 2014. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.

(2) OJ L 305, 15.11.2013, p. 18.

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2014 of 14 January 2014 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 14, 18.1.2014, p. 16).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 145/5

COUNCIL DECISION

of 6 May 2014

appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

2014/C 145/04

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 nomination submitted by the Italian government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 16 July 2012 (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 2012 to 17 September 2015.

(2) A member’s seat is available for Italy on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Ms Lucia SCARPITTI.

(3) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2015.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following person is hereby appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2015:

Government representatives:

ITALY Mr Salvatore PIRRONE

Done at Brussels, 6 May 2014. For the Council The President G. STOURNARAS

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

(2) OJ C 228, 31.7.2012, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 177/60

COMMISSION DECISION

of 13 June 2014

amending Decision 2007/742/EC on electrically driven, gas driven or gas absorption heat pumps

(notified under document C(2014) 3838)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/363/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel (1), and in particular point (c) of Article 8(3) thereof,

After consulting the European Union Eco-Labelling Board,

Whereas:

(1) Air/brine/water-to-water heat pumps that provide heat to a water-based central heating system are in scope of Commission Decision 2014/314/EU of 28 May 2014 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for water-based heaters (2).

(2) Commission Decision 2007/742/EC of 9 November 2007 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to electrically driven, gas driven or gas absorption heat pumps (3) expires on 31 October 2014.

(3) An assessment has been carried out to evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the current ecological criteria, as well as of the related assessment and verification requirements, established by this Decision. Given the different stages of the revision process for this Decision, it is appropriate to prolong the period of validity of the ecological criteria and the related assessment and verification requirements which it sets out. The period of validity of the ecological criteria and the related assessment and verification requirements set out in Decision 2007/742/EC should be prolonged until 31 December 2016.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010.

(5) Decision 2007/742/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2007/742/EC is amended as follows:

1. In the third paragraph of Article 1, the following point (c) is added: ‘(c) heat pumps which provide heat to a water based central heating system’

2. In Article 4, ‘31 October 2014’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2016’

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 June 2014. For the Commission Janez POTOČNIK Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 27, 30.1.2010, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 164, 3.6.2014, p. 83.

(3) OJ L 301, 20.11.2007, p. 14.
(6)

Article 16 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 October 2010 shall be EUR 265 000 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 October 2010 until 14 December 2011 shall be EUR 165 000 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 December 2011 until 14 June 2012 shall be EUR 72 800 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 June 2012 until 14 June 2013 shall be EUR 111 000 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 June 2013 until 14 June 2014 shall be EUR 110 000 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 June 2014 until 14 October 2014 shall be EUR 34 000 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent period for EULEX KOSOVO shall be decided by the Council.’ (b) paragraphs 4 to 6 are replaced by the following: ‘4. EULEX KOSOVO shall be responsible for the implementation of the Mission's budget. For this purpose, the EULEX KOSOVO shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 5. EULEX KOSOVO shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 15 June 2014, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear the responsibility. 6. The implementation of the financial arrangements will be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 7, 8 and 11 and the operational requirements of EULEX KOSOVO, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 7. Expenditure shall be eligible as of the date of entry into force of this Joint Action.’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 201/27

COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 July 2014

appointing two Italian members of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/446/EU)

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 Italian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015. On 3 June 2010, by Decision 2010/311/EU (3), Mr Roberto COTA was appointed as member until 25 January 2015.

(2) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Giovanni CHIODI and Mr Roberto COTA,

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 2015:

— Mr Luciano D'ALFONSO, Presidente della Regione Abruzzo

— Mr Sergio CHIAMPARINO, Presidente della Regione Piemonte.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 July 2014. For the Council The President P. C. PADOAN

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.

(3) OJ L 140, 8.6.2010, p. 26.
(2)

Article 13 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 13 Financial arrangements 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. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union. Nationals of third States contributing financially to the Mission, host parties and, if required for the operational needs of the Mission, of neighbouring countries shall be allowed to tender for contracts. 3. EU BAM Rafah shall be responsible for the implementation of its budget. For that purpose, EU BAM Rafah shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 4. EU BAM Rafah shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 July 2014, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which he/she shall bear the responsibility. 5. The implementation of the financial arrangements will be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 4a and 5 and the operational requirements of EU BAM Rafah, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 6. Expenditure shall be eligible as of the date of entry into force of this Joint Action.’
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 217/48

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2014/487/CFSP

of 22 July 2014

implementing Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/137/CFSP of 28 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 28 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/137/CFSP.

(2) The Council considers that there are no longer grounds for keeping one person on the list set out in Annex IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP.

(3) Decision 2011/137/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The entry for the following person shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP:

23. ZIDANE, Mohamad Ali.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 22 July 2014. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) OJ L 58, 3.3.2011, p. 53.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 212/16

COUNCIL DECISION

taken by common accord with the President of the Commission,

of 17 July 2014

appointing a Member of the European Commission

(2014/469/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 246 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 9 February 2010, the European Council adopted Decision 2010/80/EU (2) appointing the European Commission for the period until 31 October 2014.

(2) In a letter dated 18 June 2014, Mr José Manuel DURÃO BARROSO, President of the Commission, informed the Council that Mr Janusz LEWANDOWSKI had resigned from his post as a Member of the Commission with effect from 30 June 2014.

(3) In accordance with the second paragraph of Article 246 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a vacancy caused by resignation is to be filled for the remainder of the Member's term of office by a new Member of the same nationality.

(4) A new Member of the Commission should therefore be appointed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

By common accord with Mr José Manuel DURÃO BARROSO, President of the Commission, the Council appoints Mr Jacek DOMINIK as Member of the Commission for the remainder of the term of office which runs until 31 October 2014.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

(1) Opinion of 16 July 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) OJ L 38, 11.2.2010, p. 7.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 222/14

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION ATALANTA/4/2014

of 24 July 2014

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision Atalanta/1/2014

(2014/500/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (‘PSC’) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (‘EU Force Commander’).

(2) On 18 March 2014, the PSC adopted Decision Atalanta/1/2014 (2) appointing Rear Admiral (LH) Jürgen zur MÜHLEN as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Guido RANDO as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Rear Admiral (LH) Jürgen zur MÜHLEN.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) Decision Atalanta/1/2014 should therefore be repealed.

(6) 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

Rear Admiral Guido RANDO is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) as from 6 August 2014.

Article 2

Decision Atalanta/1/2014 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 6 August 2014.

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2014. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/1/2014 of 18 March 2014 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision Atalanta/3/2013 (OJ L 85, 21.3.2014, p. 8).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 268/8

COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 September 2014

appointing a Maltese member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2014/650/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Maltese Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

(2) A member's seaton the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Michael PARNIS,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Charles VELLA is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 September 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

(1) OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 283/57

COUNCIL DECISION

of 25 September 2014

appointing a Dutch member and four Dutch alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/677/EU)

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 DutchGovernment,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015. On 18 January 2011, by Council Decision 2011/41/EU (3), Mr H.P.M. (Henk) KOOL was appointed as member and Mr H.A.J. (Henk) AALDERINK, Mr J.P.W. (Jan Willem) GROOT and Ms L.W.C.M. (Loes) van der MEIJS were appointed as alternate members until 25 January 2015. On 11 December 2012, by Council Decision 2012/779/EU (4) Ms J.H.M. (Jon) HERMANS-VLOEDBELD was appointed as alternate member until 25 January 2015.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr H.P.M. (Henk) KOOL.

(3) Four alternate members' seats have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr H.A.J. (Henk) AALDERINK, Mr J.P.W. (Jan Willem) GROOT, Ms J.H.M. (Jon) HERMANS-VLOEDBELD and Ms L.W.C.M. (Loes) van der MEIJS,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

(a) as member: — Mr O. (Onno) HOES, Burgemeester (mayor) of Maastricht and

(b) as alternate members: — Ms A. (Annemiek) JETTEN, Burgemeester (Mayor) of Sluis — Mr R. (Rob) JONKMAN, Wethouder (alderman: member of the executive council) of the municipality of Opsterland — Mr H.J.J. (Henri) LENFERINK, Burgemeester (mayor) of Leiden — Mr C.L. (Cornelis) VISSER, Burgemeester (mayor) of Twenterand.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2014. For the Council The President F. GUIDI

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.

(3) OJ L 19, 22.1.2011, p. 17.

(4) OJ L 342, 14.12.2012, p. 45.