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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 47/11

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/321

of 21 February 2017

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 (CFSP) 2016/940 (ATALANTA/1/2017)

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 the relevant 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 9 June 2016, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/940 (2) appointing Commodore René LUYCKX as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Rafael FERNÁNDEZ-PINTADO MUÑOZ-ROJAS as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Commodore René LUYCKX as from 24 February 2017.

(4) On 19 January 2017, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2016/940 should therefore be repealed.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 Rafael FERNÁNDEZ-PINTADO MUÑOZ-ROJAS 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 24 February 2017.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2016/940 is repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 24 February 2017.

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2017. 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 (CFSP) 2016/940 of 9 June 2016 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 (CFSP) 2016/395 (ATALANTA/3/2016) (OJ L 155, 14.6.2016, p. 27).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 75/32

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2017/487

of 17 March 2017

amending Decision 2005/51/EC as regards the period during which soil contaminated by pesticides or persistent organic pollutants may be introduced into the Union for decontamination purposes

(notified under document C(2017) 1693)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular the first indent of the first subparagraph of Article 15(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, in conjunction with point 14 of Part A of Annex III to that Directive, the introduction into the Union of soil originating in certain third countries is prohibited.

(2) By Commission Decision 2005/51/EC (2) Member States were temporarily authorised to provide for a derogation from those provisions, subject to specific conditions, in respect of soil contaminated by pesticides or persistent organic pollutants, when imported for decontamination purposes and destined for treatment in dedicated hazardous waste incinerators.

(3) Some Member States have requested an extension of the authorisation to provide for that derogation. From the information submitted by Member States pursuant to Decision 2005/51/EC, it appears that, when making use of that derogation, the specific conditions laid down in that Decision are sufficient to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms into the Union and have been complied with. Consequently, there is no phytosanitary risk from the activity covered by Decision 2005/51/EC.

(4) It is therefore appropriate to extend the derogation until 31 December 2019.

(5) Decision 2005/51/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) 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

In the second paragraph of Article 1 of Decision 2005/51/EC, the date ‘28 February 2017’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2019’.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 March 2017. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.

(2) Commission Decision 2005/51/EC of 21 January 2005 authorising Member States temporarily to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of the importation of soil contaminated by pesticides or persistent organic pollutants for decontamination purposes (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 21).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 89/8

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/619

of 27 March 2017

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Kingdom of Spain, 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 Spanish 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 5 October 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/1792 (4), Mr Borja COROMINAS FISAS was replaced by Ms Yolanda IBARROLA DE LA FUENTE as an alternate member.

(2) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Yolanda IBARROLA DE LA FUENTE,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Ignacio Javier GARCÍA GIMENO, Director General de Asuntos Europeos y Cooperación con el Estado de la Comunidad de Madrid.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 27 March 2017. For the Council The President C. ABELA

(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) 2015/1792 of 5 October 2015 appointing five Spanish members and five Spanish alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 28).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 80/32

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/562

of 21 March 2017

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Rodrigo VASCONCELOS DE OLIVEIRA,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Rui Jorge DA SILVA LEITE DE BETTENCOURT, Secretário Regional Adjunto da Presidência para as Relações Externas do Governo Regional dos Açores.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 21 March 2017. For the Council The President E. SCICLUNA

(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 C 138/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 25 April 2017

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2017/C 138/01)

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 nominee submitted to the Council by the Commission as regards the Employees’ representatives,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), 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 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member’s seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of representatives of Employees’ organisations has become vacant for Latvia as a result of the resignation of Ms Ruta PORNIECE.

(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 2018,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS

LATVIA Ms Linda ROMELE

Article 2

This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 25 April 2017. For the Council The President I. BORG

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

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 98/18

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/681

of 29 March 2017

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2016/1079 (EUNAVFOR MED/1/2017)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA (‘EU Force Commander’).

(2) On 23 June 2016, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1079 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Giuseppe BERUTTI BERGOTTO as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral (LH) Andrea ROMANI to succeed Rear Admiral Giuseppe BERUTTI BERGOTTO as the new EU Force Commander as from 4 April 2017.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2016/1079 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 (LH) Andrea ROMANI is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) as from 4 April 2017.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2016/1079 is hereby repealed with effect from 4 April 2017.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 4 April 2017.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1079 of 23 June 2016 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) and repealing Decision EUNAVFOR MED/1/2015 (EUNAVFOR MED/2/2016) (OJ L 179, 5.7.2016, p. 31).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 152/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 11 May 2017

appointing an alternate member to the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Portugal

(2017/C 152/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of nominations for appointment submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees' and employers' organisations,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 28 November 2016 (2), of 23 January 2017 (3) and of 17 February 2017 (4), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2019.

(2) The government of Portugal has submitted one nomination for a post to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed as an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Portugal.

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternate members Portugal Mr Fernando CATARINO JOSÉ

Article 2

The Council shall appoint members and alternate members who have not yet been nominated at a later date.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 11 May 2017. For the Council The President C. CARDONA

(1) OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 28 November 2016 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ C 447, 1.12.2016, p. 2).

(3) Council Decision of 23 January 2017 appointing members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Bulgaria, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Austria and Slovakia (OJ C 27, 27.1.2017, p. 8).

(4) Council Decision of 17 February 2017 appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Portugal (OJ C 54, 21.2.2017, p. 4).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 194/30

COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 June 2017

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2017/C 194/04)

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 (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Hungarian Government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), 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 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member’s seat is available for Hungary on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Lázló ODROBINA.

(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 2018,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

HUNGARY Ms Krisztina VUJKOV TOMORNÉ

Article 2

This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 8 June 2017. For the Council The President K. SIMSON

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

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 146/139

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/972

of 8 June 2017

updating and amending the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/154

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 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (1).

(2) On 27 January 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/154 (2) updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (‘the list’).

(3) The Council has determined that there are no longer grounds for keeping one of those entities on the list.

(4) The list should therefore be updated accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2017/154 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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 Luxembourg, 8 June 2017. For the Council The President U. REINSALU

(1) Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP of 27 December 2001 on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/154 of 27 January 2017 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2016/1136 (OJ L 23, 28.1.2017, p. 21).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 204/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 June 2017

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2017/C 204/03)

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 Danish Government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), 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 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member's seat is available for Denmark on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Lars MORTENSEN.

(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 2018,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

DENMARK Ms Lise Lotte TOFT

Article 2

This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

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

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.