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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/49

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1338

of 17 July 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) The Council has previously noted the importance of stability in Libya and has offered to provide support to the Libyan authorities as recognised under the Libyan Political Agreement, to counter the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings.

(3) The smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings contributes to destabilising the political and security situation in Libya.

(4) Restrictions should be applied to the export of certain products to Libya which may be used to facilitate the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 10 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 10 1. Member States shall require their nationals, persons subject to their jurisdiction and firms incorporated in their territories or subject to their jurisdiction to exercise vigilance when doing business with entities incorporated in Libya or subject to Libya's jurisdiction, and any individuals and entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, and entities owned or controlled by them, with a view to preventing business that could contribute to violence and the use of force against civilians. 2. The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain vessels and motors to Libya which could be used in the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings, by nationals of Member States or through the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be subject to an authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State whether originating in its territory or not. 3. The competent authorities of Member States shall not grant any authorisation for the sale, supply, transfer or export of the items referred to in paragraph 2 if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the item would be used in the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings. 4. Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the sales, supply, transfer or exports made by the authorities of Member States to the Libyan government. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’.

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, 17 July 2017. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(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).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 208/38

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1459

of 10 August 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 5 August 2017, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2371 (2017), which added nine persons and four entities to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures and amended the entries for two persons 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 day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 281/3

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 August 2017

to replace two members of the REFIT Platform Stakeholder group

(2017/C 281/03)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision C(2015) 3261 of 19 May 2015 establishing the REFIT Platform, and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision C(2015) 3261 final establishing the REFIT Platform (hereinafter ‘the Platform’) provides in Article 4 that the Platform will comprise a ‘Government group’ and a ‘Stakeholder group’ and that the members of the Stakeholder group shall consist of up to 20 experts, two of them representing the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions and the rest from business, including from SMEs, and from social partners and civil society organisations having direct experience in the application of Union legislation. The experts in the stakeholder group shall be appointed in their personal capacity or to represent a common interest shared by a number of stakeholders.

(2) The Decision provides in Article 4.4 that the Commission, on a proposal from the First Vice-President of the Commission, shall appoint members of the Stakeholder group selected from applicants having direct experience in the application of Union legislation, who have responded to the call for applications. The appointments shall ensure, to the extent possible, a balanced representation of the various sectors, interests and regions of the Union and gender. Article 4.5 of the Decision provides that Members shall be appointed until 31 October 2019. Pursuant to Article 4.6 of the Decision, Members who resign may be replaced for the reminder of their term of office.

(3) Commission Decision C(2015) 9063 of 16 December 2015 appointing the Members of the Stakeholder group of the REFIT Platform provides that, should any Member of the Stakeholder group cease to be a Member during the term of office of the Platform, the First Vice-President may nominate a replacement from the initial list of candidates who responded to the call for expressions of interest to become Member of the Stakeholder group.

(4) Following the resignation of Mr Jean Naslin and Ms Magda Stoczkiewicz as Members of the Stakeholder group as of 5 April 2017 and 8 June 2017, the First Vice-President of the Commission has nominated Mr Jan Oravec and Mrs Cécile Toubeau to replace Mr Jean Naslin and Ms Magda Stoczkiewicz for the rest of their term of office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Jan Oravec and Mrs Cécile Toubeau are appointed Members of the Stakeholder group of the REFIT Platform until 31 October 2019.

In the Annex to Commission Decision C(2015) 9063, the references to Mr Jean Naslin and Ms Magda Stoczkiewicz are replaced by the references to Mr Oravec and Mrs Toubeau spelled out in the Annex to the present decision.

Done at Brussels, 22 August 2017. For the Commission Christos STYLIANIDES Member of the Commission
(4)

Article 9 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 9 1. The import, purchase or transfer from the DPRK of petroleum products shall be prohibited. 2. The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK, by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States, and whether or not originating in their territories, of all refined petroleum products shall be prohibited. 3. Paragraph 2 shall not apply with respect to the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK, by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States, and whether or not originating in their territories, of refined petroleum products in the amount of up to 500 000 barrels during an initial period of three months beginning on 1 October 2017 and ending on 31 December 2017, and refined petroleum products in the amount of up to 2 000 000 barrels per year during a period of 12 months beginning on 1 January 2018 and annually thereafter, provided that: (a) the Member State shall notify the Sanctions Committee every 30 days of the amount of such supply, sale, or transfer to the DPRK of refined petroleum products along with information about all the parties to the transaction; and (b) the supply, sale, or transfer of refined petroleum products involve no individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017), including designated individuals or entities, or individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, directly or indirectly, or individuals or entities assisting in the evasion of sanctions; and (c) the supply, sale, or transfer of refined petroleum products are exclusively for livelihood purposes of DPRK nationals and unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017). 4. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 250/56

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1762

of 25 September 2017

appointing two members, proposed by Romania, 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 Romanian 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 Vasile Silvian CIUPERCĂ and Mr Adrian ȚUȚUIANU,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Marius Horia ȚUȚUIANU, President of Constanța county council,

— Mr Bogdan Andrei TOADER, President of Prahova county council.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(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 273/10

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1934

of 23 October 2017

amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

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 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/638/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea.

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/638/CFSP, those restrictive measures should be extended until 27 October 2018.

(3) Decision 2010/638/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 8(2) of Decision 2010/638/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘2. This Decision shall apply until 27 October 2018. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 2017. For the Council The President K. IVA

(1) Council Decision 2010/638/CFSP of 25 October 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea (OJ L 280, 26.10.2010, p. 10).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 295/74

COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2017/2076

of 7 November 2017

amending Decision 2009/607/EC as regards the period of validity of the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel to hard coverings

(notified under document C(2017) 7247)

(Text with EEA relevance)

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 Article 8(2) and (3)(c) thereof, After consulting the European Union Ecolabelling Board,

Whereas:

(1) The validity of the current ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for hard coverings, and of the related assessment and verification requirements, set out in Commission Decision 2009/607/EC (2) expires on 30 November 2017. An assessment has been carried out confirming the relevance and appropriateness of the current ecological criteria, as well as of the related assessment and verification requirements, established by Decision 2009/607/EC. It is therefore appropriate to prolong the period of validity of those criteria and assessment and verification requirements.

(2) Decision 2009/607/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3 of Decision 2009/607/EC is replaced by the following:

‘Article 3 The ecological criteria for the product group “hard coverings” and the related assessment and verification requirements shall be valid until 30 June 2021.’

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2017. For the Commission Karmenu VELLA Member of the Commission

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

(2) Commission Decision 2009/607/EC of 9 July 2009 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to hard coverings (OJ L 208, 12.8.2009, p. 21).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 290/22

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/2008

of 8 November 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 31 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 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, 8 November 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 309/19

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2017/2187

of 16 November 2017

extending the period of validity of Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/179 authorising Member States to provide for a derogation from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of wood packaging material of conifers (Coniferales) in the form of ammunition boxes originating in the United States of America under the control of the United States Department of Defence

(notified under document C(2017) 7489)

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 Article 15(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/179 (2) allows Member States, by way of derogation from Article 5(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC and in conjunction with point 2 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV to that Directive, to authorise the introduction into their territory of ammunition boxes made of wood packaging material originating in the United States of America subject to certain conditions.

(2) Since the circumstances justifying that authorisation still apply and there is no new information giving cause for revision of the specific conditions, that authorisation should be extended.

(3) Based on the experience gained with the application of Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/179, and based on the information provided by the competent authority of the United States, it is appropriate to extend the authorisation for 3 years.

(4) Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/179 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) 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 Article 7 of Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/179, the date ‘31 December 2017’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2020’.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 November 2017. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

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

(2) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/179 of 4 February 2015 authorising Member States to provide for a derogation from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of wood packaging material of conifers (Coniferales) in the form of ammunition boxes originating in the United States of America under the control of the United States Department of Defence (OJ L 30, 6.2.2015, p. 38).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 304/50

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/2162

of 20 November 2017

amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)

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

Whereas:

(1) On 22 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/233/CFSP (1) establishing the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).

(2) On 17 July 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1342 (2) extending the mandate of EUBAM Libya until 31 December 2018 and providing for a financial reference amount until 30 November 2017.

(3) Decision 2013/233/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 December 2017 to 31 December 2018.

(4) EUBAM Libya 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

In Article 13(1) of Decision 2013/233/CFSP, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUBAM Libya for the period from 1 December 2017 to 31 December 2018 shall be EUR 31 200 000,00.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 December 2017.

Done at Brussels, 20 November 2017. For the Council The President M. REPS

(1) Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15).

(2) 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 319/80

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/2234

of 4 December 2017

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1), 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 21 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 (1).

(2) A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 should be established.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Amendment to Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382

In Article 16 of Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC during the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 shall be EUR 925 000,00. The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure of the ESDC for subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.’.

Article 2

Entry into force

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

Done at Brussels, 4 December 2017. For the Council The President U. PALO

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 of 21 December 2016 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and repealing Decision 2013/189/CFSP (OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 60).