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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 332/18

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/2143

of 1 December 2016

on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, as regards the establishment of a Special Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part (1) (‘the Agreement’), was signed on 15 October 2008, and has been provisionally applied since 29 December 2008.

(2) Pursuant to Article 230(4) of the Agreement, the CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee may set up and oversee any special committee to deal with matters falling within its competence.

(3) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in Article 37 of the Agreement, a Special Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries should be established to deal more efficiently with matters related to agriculture and fisheries, as agreed in previous CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee meetings.

(4) It is appropriate to establish the position to be adopted on behalf of the Union within the CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee with regard to the establishment of a Special Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.

(5) The position of the Union within the CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee should therefore 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 CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, with regard to the establishment of a Special Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries shall be based on the draft Decision of the CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee attached to this Decision.

Technical changes to the draft Decision may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union in the CARIFORUM-EU Trade and Development Committee without further decision of the Council.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 1 December 2016. For the Council The President A. ÉRSEK

(1) OJ L 289, 30.10.2008, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 332/7

Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Decision 2017/C 284/07 of 28 August 2017 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of a request for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Pla I Llevant (PDO))

( Official Journal of the European Union C 284 of 29 August 2017 )

(2017/C 332/06)

On page 9, point 5(b), ‘Maximum yields’:

for:

‘11 000 hectolitres per hectare’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 186/17

Corrigendum to Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2017/975 of 8 June 2017 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

( Official Journal of the European Union L 146 of 9 June 2017 )

On page 145, concluding formula:

for:

‘Done at Brussels, 8 June 2017. For the Council The President L. GRECH’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 11/6

Corrigendum to Commission Decision (EU) 2017/175 of 25 January 2017 on establishing EU Ecolabel criteria for tourist accommodation

( Official Journal of the European Union L 28 of 2 February 2017 )

On page 20, in the Annex, in the table in criterion 6(a)(ii):

for:

‘Water-based space heater type Efficiency indicator Heat pump heaters (two options are valid for heat pumps using refrigerants with GWP ≤ 2 000 , option 2 is mandatory for heat pumps using refrigerants with GWP ≤ 2 000 ) Option 1 — Minimum Seasonal Space Energy Heating Efficiency/refrigerant GWP values ηs ≥ 107 %/[0-500] ηs ≥ 110 %/(500-1 000 ] ηs ≥ 120 %/(1 000 -2 000 ] ηs ≥ 130 %/> 2 000 Option 2 — GHG emission limits 150 g CO2-equivalent/kWh heating output’

read:

‘Water-based space heater type Efficiency indicator Heat pump heaters (two options are valid for heat pumps using refrigerants with GWP ≤ 2 000 , option 2 is mandatory for heat pumps using refrigerants with GWP > 2 000 ) Option 1 — Minimum Seasonal Space Energy Heating Efficiency/refrigerant GWP values ηs ≥ 107 %/[0-500] ηs ≥ 110 %/(500-1 000 ] ηs ≥ 120 %/(1 000 -2 000 ] Option 2 — GHG emission limits 150 g CO2-equivalent/kWh heating output’

On page 23, in the Annex, in paragraph (a) in criterion 12:

for:

‘In case there are one to four suppliers of individual green tariffs offering 50 % of the electricity from renewable energy sources or of separate GOs certificates where the accommodation is located:’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 12/90

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/82

of 16 January 2017

amending 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 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from 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 17 December 2016 the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006) deleted the names of five vessels from 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 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, 16 January 2017. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 50/2

COMMISSION DECISION

of 4 January 2017

on public holidays for 2018 for the institutions of the European Union

(2017/C 50/02)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS), laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1) and in particular Article 61 thereof and Articles 16 and 91 of the CEOS,

Having regard to the joint rules establishing the list of public holidays of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The list of public holidays in 2018 for staff in Brussels and Luxembourg should be adopted pursuant to Article 61 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and Articles 16 and 91 of the CEOS.

(2) In 2018, Easter Sunday falls on 1 April.

(3) In 2018, 24 December falls on a Monday.

(4) On 12 October 2016, the Heads of Administration were consulted for their opinion on the list of public holidays for 2018,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The public holidays for 2018 for the institutions of the European Union shall be established for Brussels and Luxembourg.

1 January Monday, New Year's Day 2 January Tuesday, the day after New Year's Day 29 March Maundy Thursday 30 March Good Friday 2 April Easter Monday 1 May Tuesday, Labour Day 9 May Wednesday, Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration 10 May Thursday, Ascension Day 11 May Friday, the day after Ascension Day 21 May Whit Monday 15 August Wednesday, Assumption Day 1 November Thursday, All Saints' Day 2 November Friday, All Souls' Day 24 December to 31 December Monday Monday 6 end-of-year days TOTAL 19 days

Article 2

Work will resume as normal on Thursday 3 January 2019.

Article 3

Without prejudice to the entire final schedule of public holidays for 2019, Tuesday 1 January and Wednesday 2 January 2019 will be holidays.

Done at Brussels, 4 January 2017. For the Commission Günther OETTINGER Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 45/12

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/312

of 17 February 2017

appointing two members and two alternate members, proposed by the Slovak Republic, 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 Slovak Government,

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) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Vladimír BAJAN and Mr Peter CHUDÍK.

(3) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Radoslav ČUHA.

(4) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the appointment of Mr Ján FERENČÁK as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

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 2020:

(a) as members: — Mr Ján FERENČÁK, Mayor of Kežmarok, — Mr Miloslav REPASKÝ, Member of the regional parliament of the Prešov Self-Governing Region,

(b) as alternate members: — Mr Ľuboš TOMKO, Mayor of Stará Ľubovňa, — Mr Miroslav BENKO, Member of the regional parliament of the Prešov Self-Governing Region.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 17 February 2017. For the Council The President E. BARTOLO

(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 89/10

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/621

of 31 March 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).

(2) On 31 March 2016 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/478 (2).

(3) In view of the gravity of the situation in Libya, the Council considers that restrictive measures against three persons should be extended for a further period of six 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 entries 16, 17 and 18 in Annex II until 2 October 2017. 4. The measures referred to in Article 9(2) shall apply with regard to entries 21, 22 and 23 in Annex IV until 2 October 2017.’.

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, 31 March 2017. For the Council The President L. GRECH

(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) 2016/478 of 31 March 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 85, 1.4.2016, p. 48).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 111/11

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2017/744

of 25 April 2017

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Belgium, 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 Belgian 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 Bernard NOËL,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Olivier VALENTIN, Secrétaire national de la CGSLB-ACLVB, 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, 25 April 2017. For the Council The President I. BORG

(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 94/37

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2017/663

of 3 April 2017

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Sweden, 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 Swedish 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 Oskar WALLNER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Imse SPRAGG NILSSON, Expert, National Council of Swedish Youth Organisations (LSU), 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, 3 April 2017. For the Council The President R. GALDES

(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 135/21

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/884

of 22 May 2017

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Sweden, 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 Swedish Government,

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. On 20 July 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/1203 (4), Ms Lotta HÅKANSSON HARJU was replaced by Ms Anna LJUNGDELL as a member.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Anna LJUNGDELL,

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 Camilla JANSON, Ledamot i kommunfullmäktige, Upplands-Bro kommun.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 22 May 2017. For the Council The President E. BARTOLO

(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).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2015/1203 of 20 July 2015 appointing three Swedish members and six Swedish alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 195, 23.7.2015, p. 44).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 153/27

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1012

of 13 June 2017

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (*1) (EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/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 Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 12(2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 14 June 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/947 (2) amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2018.

(3) On 20 July 2016, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1207 (3), appointing Ms Alexandra PAPADOPOULOU as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO from 1 September 2016 to 14 June 2017.

(4) On 30 May 2017, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed to extend the mandate of Ms Alexandra PAPADOPOULOU as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 15 June 2017 to 14 June 2018,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Ms Alexandra PAPADOPOULOU as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) is hereby extended for the period from 15 June 2017 to 14 June 2018.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 13 June 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(*1) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

(1) OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/947 of 14 June 2016 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo) (OJ L 157, 15.6.2016, p. 26).

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1207 of 20 July 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (EULEX KOSOVO/1/2016) (OJ L 198, 23.7.2016, p. 49).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 172/12

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1193

of 4 July 2017

amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 December 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP (1) establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah).

(2) On 7 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1107 (2) amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP and extending it until 30 June 2017.

(3) Following the Strategic Review of EU BAM Rafah, the Mission should be extended for a further period of 12 months, until 30 June 2018.

(4) Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) in Article 13(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 shall be EUR 1 980 000.’;

(2) in Article 16, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall expire on 30 June 2018.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 July 2017.

Done at Brussels, 4 July 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 12 December 2005 on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1107 of 7 July 2016 amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 183, 8.7.2016, p. 64).