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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 138/189

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2017/903

of 23 May 2017

amending Decision 2011/163/EU on the approval of plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Article 29 of Council Directive 96/23/EC

(notified under document C(2017) 3324)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 29(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Directive 96/23/EC lays down measures to monitor the substances and groups of residues listed in Annex I thereto. Article 29 of that Directive requires that third countries from which Member States are authorised to import animals and animal products covered by that Directive submit a residue monitoring plan providing required guarantees (‘the plan’). The plan should at least apply to the groups of residues and substances listed in that Annex I.

(2) Commission Decision 2011/163/EU (2) approves plans submitted by certain third countries concerning specified animal and animal products as listed in the Annex to that Decision (‘the list’).

(3) Colombia has submitted a plan for milk to the Commission. That plan provides sufficient guarantees and should be approved. An entry for Colombia for milk should therefore be included in the list.

(4) Montenegro has submitted a plan for milk to the Commission. That plan provides sufficient guarantees and should be approved. An entry for Montenegro for milk should therefore be included in the list.

(5) Ukraine has submitted a plan for rabbit to the Commission. That plan provides sufficient guarantees and should be approved. An entry for Ukraine for rabbit should therefore be included in the list.

(6) Decision 2011/163/EU should therefore be amended accordingly.

(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2011/163/EU is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 23 May 2017. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.

(2) Commission Decision 2011/163/EU of 16 March 2011 on the approval of plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Article 29 of Council Directive 96/23/EC (OJ L 70, 17.3.2011, p. 40).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 165/36

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2017/1143

of 26 June 2017

appointing a member, proposed by the French Republic, of the European Economic and Social Committee

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 Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the French Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Michel DUBROMEL,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Arnaud SCHWARTZ, Secrétaire national de France Nature environnement, 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 2020.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 2017. For the Council The President J. MIZZI

(1) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

(2) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 178/13

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1245

of 10 July 2017

implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

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 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1) and in particular Article 30(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

(2) One person should no longer be kept on the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP (‘the list’).

(3) One entity should be added to the list of entities in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(4) The information relating to one person set out in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should also be updated.

(5) Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 199/13

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1401

of 18 July 2017

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2017)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to the Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/233/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 30 August 2016, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1634 (2), appointing Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 September 2016 to 21 August 2017.

(3) On 4 August 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 (3), amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP until 21 August 2017.

(4) On 17 July 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1342 (4), extending the mandate of EUBAM Libya from 22 August 2017 to 31 December 2018.

(5) On 12 July 2017, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 22 August 2017 to 21 August 2018,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya is hereby extended from 22 August 2017 to 21 August 2018.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on 21 August 2017.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1634 of 30 August 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2016) (OJ L 243, 10.9.2016, p. 10).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 of 4 August 2016 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 212, 5.8.2016, p. 111).

(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1342 of 17 July 2017 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 185, 18.7.2017, p. 60).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 204/110

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1429

of 4 August 2017

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 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 (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2) On 21 July 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) approved the addition of one vessel to the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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, 4 August 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 238/51

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1573

of 15 September 2017

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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 (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(2) On 11 September 2017, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2375 (2017), which added one person and three entities to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 15 September 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 262/6

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1844

of 9 October 2017

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the proposal of the Government of the Netherlands,

Whereas:

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

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Rogier VAN DER SANDE,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Ms J. (Jeannette) BALJEU, Gedeputeerde in de provincie Zuid-Holland.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2017. For the Council The President S. KIISLER

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 251/28

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1776

of 28 September 2017

amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 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 29 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 (1), concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

(2) On 31 March 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/621 (2).

(3) In view of the continuing instability and gravity of the situation in Libya the Council has decided that the restrictive measures against three persons should be extended for a further period of 6 months.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 17 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:

‘3. The measures referred to in Article 8(2) shall apply with regard to entry numbers 16, 17 and 18 in Annex II until 2 April 2018. 4. The measures referred to in Article 9(2) shall apply with regard to entry numbers 21, 22 and 23 in Annex IV until 2 April 2018.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 28 September 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/621 of 31 March 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 89, 1.4.2017, p. 10).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 281/32

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1976

of 30 October 2017

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 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 (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2) On 20 October 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) renewed and amended the listing of a vessel subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 30 October 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 350/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 October 2017

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal

(2017/C 350/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,

Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 24 August 2017 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal (ECB/2017/24) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the ECB’s Governing Council and approved by the Council of the European Union.

(2) The mandate of the Banco de Portugal’s current external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados — Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda., ended after the audit for the financial year 2016. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors for the Banco de Portugal from the financial year 2017.

(3) Banco de Portugal has selected Deloitte & Associados — Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas SA as its external auditors for the financial years 2017 to 2021.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB has recommended that Deloitte & Associados — Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas SA should be appointed as the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal for the financial years 2017 to 2021.

(5) Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 10 is replaced by the following:

‘10. Deloitte & Associados — Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas SA is hereby approved as the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal for the financial years 2017 to 2021.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the ECB.

Done at Luxembourg, 12 October 2017. For the Council The President U. REINSALU

(1) OJ C 292, 2.9.2017, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 303/10

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/2106

of 10 November 2017

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM Ukraine/2/2017)

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 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2014/486/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of EUAM Ukraine, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 7 January 2016, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/49 (2), appointing Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUAM Ukraine from 1 February 2016 to 31 January 2017.

(3) On 10 January 2017, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/113 (3), extending the mandate of Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUAM Ukraine from 1 February 2017 to 30 November 2017.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUAM Ukraine from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2018,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUAM Ukraine is hereby extended until 30 November 2018.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 November 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 42.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/49 of 7 January 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM UKRAINE/1/2016) (OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 47).

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/113 of 10 January 2017 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM UKRAINE/1/2017) (OJ L 18, 24.1.2017, p. 48).