COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
m C0M(93) 303 final - SYN 455-457 
Brussels,24 June 1993 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 
on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness 
and on coordination of their activities between themselves 
and with the operations of the European Investment Bank 
and the other existing financial instruments 
Amended proposal for a SYN 455 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 
aying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
as regards coordination of the activities 
of the different Structural Funds between themselves 
and with the operations of the European Investment Bank 
and the other existing financial instruments 
Amended proposal for a SYN 457 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 
laying down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the 
European Regional Development Fund 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 
laying down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
as regards the European Social Fund 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 
laying down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
as regards the European Agricultural Guidance and 
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guidance Section 1988 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
aying down provisions for implementing Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 as regards the Financial Instrument for 
Fisheries Guidance 
(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 149(3) 
of the EEC Treaty) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The European Parliament, consulted by the Council in accordance with 
Articles 130e, 130e, 126, 127 and 43 of the Treaty respectively on the 
proposals for Regulations amending Regulations (EEC) Nos 2052/88, 
4253/88, 4254/88, 4255/88, 4256/88 and the proposal for a Regulation 
on the FIFG, has adopted a significant number of amendments. The 
Economic and Social Committee has also delivered an opinion and 
proposed amendments. 
During the debates on the amendments, the Commission first of all set 
out its general approach to the review of the Funds, namely that the 
fundamental principles of the 1988 reform will remain unchanged and 
that amendments to the texts should remain limited. At the same time, 
the Commission noted that the great majority of amendments put forward 
by Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee contained few 
fundamental differences to the Commission's concept. The Commission 
thus stated that it could accept in whole or in part a number of 
Parliaments' amendments, some of which are significant, especially as 
regards the following: 
- Parliament is to be more regularly informed about the Community's 
structural measures, including the communication of Community 
decisions and more detailed annual reports, with due regard to the 
administrative responsibilities of each of the Institutions. 
- Increased account is to be taken of the other Community policies, 
including environmental policy in keeping with the principles of 
sustainable development, equal opportunities for men and women, etc. 
- A more explicit method is to be introduced for designating areas 
eligible under Objectives 2 and 5(b) which emphasises the 
involvement of the Member States in the decision-making process, 
- There is to be greater transparency in the allocation of funds 
between the Member States. 
The Commission herewith presents the Council with amended proposals 
for the Regulations in question which include Parliament's amendments 
and other modifications resulting from discussions on the proposals in 
the mean time. 
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The Commission has also noted that a significant number of amendments, 
while substantively acceptable to the Commission, tend, in its 
opinion, towards laying down too many details in the Council 
Regulations as regards managing the Structural Funds; for that reason, 
and with a view to simplifying matters, the Commission has not 
accepted them. 
The Commission wishes to draw the Council's attention to the fact that 
it has accepted the wording of a number of other Parliament amendments 
only in part, although it does agree to a large extent with their 
spirit, as could be gauged from the positions adopted by the 
Commission during the Council's examination of the proposed 
Regulations. These involve in particular: 
- reinforcing partnership with the competent regional and local 
authorities, as well as widening it to include the economic and 
social partners, with due regard to the financial, legal and 
institutional responsibilities of each; this point is also stressed 
by the ESC; 
- defining the role of Community initiatives; in this regard it should 
be noted that the Commission is willing to seek Parliament's views 
before launching such initiatives, and has in fact been doing so 
since 1989. 
To help the reader, the original version of the proposals is set out 
in the left-hand column while the amended proposals are set out in the 
right-hand column opposite with the changes underlined. 
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Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No ./93 
Of 1993 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 on the tasks 
of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness 
and on coordination of their activities between themselves 
and with the operations of the European Investment Bank 
and the other existing financial instruments 
(Framework Regulation) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular 
Article 130d thereof, Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 
130d thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from 
the Commission,* Having regard to the proposal from the 
Commission,(^) 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
European Parliament,2 Having regard to the opinion of the 
European Parliament,(2) 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee,-* Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee,(3) 
Whereas Article 19 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/884 requires the 
Council to re-examine this 
Regulation on the basis of a 
Commission proposal before 31 
December 1993; 1. Whereas Article 19 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88<4> requires the 
Council to re-examine this 
Regulation on the basis of a 
Commission proposal before 31 
December 1993; 
1 OJ No C 
2 OJ No C 
3 OJ No C 
4 OJ No L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9. 
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2. Whereas the Structural Funds 
should continue to be governed 
until 1999 by the main 
principles of the 1988 reform; 
whereas experience hitherto has 
demonstrated the need for 
improvements to make structural 
policies more effective; 2. Whereas the Structural Funds should 
continue to be governed until 1999 
by the main principles of the 1988 
reform; whereas experience hitherto 
has demonstrated the need for 
improvements to make structural 
policies more effective and 
transparent; 
3. Whereas Article 1 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 lays down the 
priority objectives for 
Community action through the 
Structural Funds, the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
financial instruments; 3. Whereas Article 1 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 lays down the 
priority objectives for Community 
action through the Structural Funds, 
the European Investment Bank and the 
other financial instruments; 
4. Whereas the Community has 
undertaken a reform of the 
common agricultural policy 
entailing structural measures, 
particularly for the promotion 
of rural development; 4. Whereas the Community has undertaken 
a reform of the common agricultural 
policy entailing structural 
measures, particularly for the 
promotion of rural development; 
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5. Whereas Community measures for 
the improvement of the 
conditions under which fishery 
and aquaculture products are 
processed and marketed were laid 
down by Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 4042/89 of 19 December 
1989;5 whereas Community 
measures to improve and adapt 
structures in the fisheries and 
aquaculture sector were laid 
down by Council Regulation 
(EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 
1986,6 as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 3946/92 of 
19 December 1992;7 whereas 
finance for these operations 
comes from a variety of 
budgetary resources, including, 
in some cases, the EAGGF 
Guidance Section; whereas it is 
appropriate to bring all these 
resources under a single 
financial instrument for 
fisheries guidance (hereinafter 
referred to as "FIFG"); 
whereas, to the extent that 
that single instrument supports 
the achievement of the 
objectives set out in Article 
130a of the Treaty, assistance 
from it should be coordinated 
with that from the Structural 
Funds; whereas all the 
provisions governing the 
Structural Funds should 
therefore be extended to that 
instrument; 5. Whereas Community measures for the 
improvement of the conditions under 
which fishery and aquaculture 
products are processed and marketed 
were laid down by Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4042/89 of 
19 December 1989;(5) whereas 
Community measures to improve and 
adapt structures in the fisheries 
and aquaculture sector were laid 
down by Council Regulation (EEC) No 
4028/86 of 18 December 1986,(6> 
as last amended by Regulation (EEC) 
No 3946/92 of 19 December 
1992;(7) whereas finance for 
these operations comes from a 
variety of budgetary resources, 
including, in some cases, the EAGGF 
Guidance Section; whereas it is 
appropriate to bring all these 
resources under a single financial 
instrument for fisheries guidance 
(hereinafter referred to as 
"FIFG"); whereas, to the extent 
that that single instrument 
supports the achievement of the 
objectives set out in Article 130a 
of the Treaty, assistance from it 
should be coordinated with that 
from the Structural Funds; whereas 
all the provisions governing the 
Structural Funds should therefore 
be extended to that instrument; 
5 OJ No L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 11. 
6 OJ No L 376, 31.12.1986, p. 7. 
7 OJ No L 401, 31.12.1992, p. 1. 
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6. Whereas the Structural Funds 
constitute the chief means of 
redressing the socio-economic 
disturbances which the review of 
the common fisheries policy is 
likely to create in certain 
coastal areas; whereas, it is 
consequently necessary, other 
than in regions covered by 
Objective 1, to adjust the 
eligibility criteria for 
Objectives 2 and 5(b) to take 
account of these problems; 6. Whereas the Structural Funds 
constitute the chief means of 
redressing the socio-economic 
disturbances which the review of the 
common fisheries policy is likely to 
create in certain coastal areas; 
whereas, it is consequently 
necessary, other than in regions 
covered by Objective 1, to adjust 
the eligibility criteria for 
Objectives 2 and 5(b) to take 
account of these problems; 
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No /93 introduces a 
temporary cohesion financial 
instrument through which the 
Community makes a financial 
contribution to projects 
relating to the environment and 
to the trans-European transport 
infrastructure networks in 
Greece, Spain, Ireland and 
Portugal, provided these 
countries have a convergence 
programme which has been 
examined by the Council designed 
to avoid an excessive public 
sector deficit; whereas this 
Regulation is temporary in 
nature pending the establishment 
of the Cohesion Fund under 
Article 130d of the draft Treaty 
on European Union and will be 
re-examined before 31 December 
1993; whereas the financial 
instrument for which provision 
has been made, as amended if 
necessary (hereinafter referred 
to as the "cohesion financial 
instrument"), should be covered 
by Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 792/93 of 30 March 1993° 
introduces a temporary cohesion 
financial instrument through which 
the Community makes a financial 
contribution to projects relating to 
the environment and to the trans-
European transport Infrastructure 
networks in Greece, Spain, Ireland 
and Portugal, provided these 
countries have a convergence 
programme which has been examined by 
the Council designed to avoid an 
excessive public sector deficit; 
whereas this Regulation is temporary 
in nature pending the establishment 
of the Cohesion Fund under Article 
130d of the draft Treaty on European 
Union and will be re-examined before 
31 December 1993; whereas the 
financial instrument for which 
provision has been made, as amended 
if necessary (hereinafter referred 
to as the "cohesion financial 
instrument"), should be covered by 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; whereas 
under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 792/93 no item of expenditure may 
benefit both from that instrument 
and from the EAGGF, the ESF or the 
ERDF; 
8 OJ No L 79, 1.4.1993, p.74, 
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8. Whereas Objectives 3 and 4 are 
concerned, on the one hand, with 
combating long-term unemployment 
and, on the other hand, the 
occupational integration of 
young people; whereas these 
Objectives, for whose 
implementation the ESF is 
responsible, should be clarified 
by combining them under 
Objective 3, widening the latter 
to facilitate the integration 
into working life of social 
categories excluded from the 
labour market and introducing a 
new Objective 4 to facilitate 
the adaptation of workers to 
industrial changes and changes 
in production systems; 8. Whereas Objectives 3 and 4 are 
concerned, on the one hand, with 
combating long-term unemployment 
and, on the other hand, the 
occupational Integration of young 
people; whereas these Objectives, 
for whose implementation the ESF is 
responsible, should be clarified by 
combining them under Objective 3, 
widening the latter to facilitate 
the Integration into working life of 
persons threatened with exclusion 
from the labour market and 
introducing a new Objective 4 to 
facilitate the adaptation of workers 
to industrial changes and changes in 
production systems; 
8a. Whereas the principle of equal 
opportunities for men and women is 
a goal which the Community seeks 
and to which strucutral measures 
should contribute; 
9. Whereas Article 3(1) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
specifies the tasks of the ERDF; 
whereas these should be extended 
to support for investment in 
education and health in the 
Objective 1 regions; 9. Whereas Article 3(1) of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 specifies the tasks 
of the ERDF; whereas these should be 
extended to support for investment 
in the fields of education and 
health in the Objective 1 regions; 
10. Whereas this Article specifies 
at paragraph 3 the tasks of 
the ESF; whereas these should 
be amended to take account of 
the new definition of 
Objectives 3 and 4; 10. Whereas this Article specifies at 
paragraph 3 the tasks of the ESF; 
whereas these should be amended to 
take account of the new definition 
of Objectives 3 and 4; whereas, as 
part of the redefinition of 
measures eligible for assistance 
from the ESF, aid for employment 
could be presented in the form, 
inter alia, of aid for geographical 
mobility; 
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11. Whereas the European Council 
of 11 and 12 December 1992 
fixed the resources available 
for commitment by the 
Structural Funds and other 
structural operations for the 
period 1993-99; whereas it 
also fixed the resources in 
real terms available for 
commitment under Objective 1 
for that period; whereas those 
amounts will permit 
commitments under Objective 1 
and under the cohesion 
financial instrument to double 
in the four Member States 
eligible under that financial 
instrument, "so reaching about 
ECU 85 billion in those four 
Member States for the period 
1993-99"; 11. Whereas the European Council of 11 
and 12 December 1992 fixed the 
resources available for commitment 
by the Structural Funds and other 
structural operations for the 
period 1993-99; whereas these 
resources are spending targets; 
whereas it also fixed the resources 
in real terms available for 
commitment under Objective 1 for 
that period; whereas those amounts 
will permit commitments under 
Objective 1 and under the cohesion 
financial instrument to double in 
the four Member States eligible 
under that financial instrument, 
"so reaching about ECU 85 billion 
in those four Member States for the 
period 1993-99"; 
12. Whereas, in order to increase 
the effectiveness of the 
structural policies, the 
partnership should be 
strengthened by inclusion of 
the economic and social 
partners on the basis of a 
better definition of the 
responsibilities of each party 
having regard to the principle 
of subsidiarity, monitoring 
and continuous assessment 
should be developed and 
provision should be made for 
greater flexibility in the 
implementation of Community 
structural assistance to meet 
real needs; 12. Whereas, in order to increase the 
effectiveness of the structural 
policies, the partnership should be 
strengthened by inclusion of the 
economic and social partners at the 
various phases of programming, on 
the basis of a better definition of 
the responsibilities of each party 
having regard to the principle of 
subsidiarity; 
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12a. Whereas the appraisal, monitoring 
and assessment of operations 
should be developed and provision 
should be made for greater 
flexibility in the implementation 
of Community structural 
assistance to meet real needs; 
whereas, in order to make 
assistance more effective and to 
ensure that in the medium term 
there will accrue social and 
economic benefits commensurate 
with the resources deployed, 
operations should be subject to a 
thorough ex-ante appraisal before 
resources are committed; 
13. Whereas the EIB has stated its 
willingness to continue to 
devote the majority of its 
resources to promoting 
economic and social cohesion 
and in particular to 
developing further loans in 
the Member States which 
benefit from the cohesion 
financial instrument and in 
the Community's Objective 1 
regions; 13. Whereas the EIB will continue to 
devote the majority of its 
resources to promoting economic and 
social cohesion and in particular 
to developing further loans in the 
Member States which benefit from 
the cohesion financial instrument 
and in the Community's Objective 1 
regions; 
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14. Whereas, in order to improve 
transparency, there should be 
a breakdown of the commitment 
appropriations of the 
Structural Funds by Member 
State and by each of the 
Objectives 1 to 4 and 5(b) 
allocated to those objectives, 
whereby "full account should 
be taken as now, of national 
prosperity, regional 
prosperity, population of the 
regions, and the relative 
severity of structural 
problems, including the level 
of unemployment and, for the 
appropriate objectives, the 
needs of rural development 
areas"; 14. Whereas, in order to improve 
transparency, there should be an 
indicative breakdown of the 
resources of the Structural Funds 
available for commitment by Member 
State and by each of the Objectives 
1 to 4 and 5(b), whereby "full 
account should be taken as now, of 
national prosperity, regional 
prosperity, population of the 
regions, and the relative severity 
of structural problems, including 
the level of unemployment and, for 
the appropriate objectives, the 
needs of rural development areas"; 
15. Whereas, in order to avoid 
excessive increases in 
budgetary expenditure in the 
less prosperous regions, it is 
desirable that the levels of 
Community participation for 
operations supported by the 
Structural Funds be modulated 
and that, in consequence, 
intervention rates may be 
increased, in exceptional 
cases, in these regions; 15. Whereas, in order to avoid 
excessive increases in budgetary 
expenditure in the less prosperous 
regions, it is desirable that the 
levels of Community participation 
for operations supported by the 
Structural Funds be modulated and 
that, in consequence, intervention 
rates may be increased, in 
exceptional cases, in these 
regions; 
16. Whereas, in order to secure 
effective concentration of 
assistance, Community measures 
under Objective 2 could cover 
up to 15% of the Community 
population; 16. Whereas, in order to secure 
effective concentration of 
assistance, Community operations 
under Objective 2 could cover up to 
15% of the Community population; 
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17. Whereas, in order to ensure 
better coordination between 
structural assistance under 
Objectives 2 and 5(b), the 
lists of areas eligible under 
those Objectives should, as 
far as possible, be adopted at 
the same time; 17. Whereas, in order to ensure better 
coordination between structural 
assistance under Objectives 2 and 
5(b), the lists of areas eligible 
under those Objectives should, as 
far as possible, be adopted at the 
same time; 
18. Whereas, in order to simplify 
programming procedures, there 
should be provision for the 
Member States to submit their 
applications for assistance at 
the same time as their 
development plans and that the 
number of operational 
programmes should be limited; [ ) 
19. Whereas measures to speed up 
the adjustment of agricultural 
and fisheries structures 
(Objective 5(a)) should be 
coordinated with the other 
Objectives referred to in this 
Regulation, particularly as 
far as programming is 
concerned; 18. Whereas measures to speed up the 
adjustment of agricultural and 
fisheries structures (Objective 
5(a)) should be coordinated with 
the other Objectives referred to in 
this Regulation, particularly as 
far as programming is concerned; 
20. Whereas Community policy in 
the field of the environment 
is designed to ensure a high 
level of protection while 
taking account of the variety 
of situations in the various 
regions of the Community; 
whereas the requirements of 
environmental protection 
should form part of the 
definition and implementation 
of other Community policies; 
whereas the Member States 
should therefore include in 
the development plans 
submitted under Objectives 1, 
2 and 5 an assessment of the 
environmental situation and 
the environmental impact of 
the measures planned as well 
as the steps they have taken 
to associate their 
environmental authorities with 
the preparation and 
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19. Whereas the principles and goals of 
sustainable development are set out 
in the Community programme of 
policy and action in relation to 
the environment and sustainable 
development as referred to in the 
Council Resolution of 1 February 
1993;9 whereas Community policy in 
the field of the environment is 
designed to ensure a high level of 
protection while taking account of 
the variety of situations in the 
various regions of the Community; 
whereas the requirements of 
environmental protection should 
form part of the definition and 
implementation of other Community 
policies; whereas the Member States 
should therefore include in the 
development plans submitted under 
Objectives 1, 2 and 5 an assessment 
of the environmental situation and 
the environmental impact of the 
measures planned as well as the 
steps they have taken to associate 
their environmental authorities 
with the preparation and 
implementation of the plans; 
21. Whereas a report on progress 
in achieving economic and 
social cohesion should be 
presented every three years, 20. Whereas a report on progress in 
achieving economic and social 
cohesion should be presented every 
three years, 
9 OJ No C 138, 17.5.1993, p.l. 
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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 Article 1 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 is 
hereby amended as follows: 
1. In the first paragraph of 
Article 1, "the Financial 
Instrument for Fisheries 
Guidance (hereinafter referred 
to as the "FIFG")," is inserted 
after "Community action through 
the Structural Funds," and "the 
cohesion financial instrument," 
is inserted after: "the EIB". Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 is hereby 
amended as follows: 
1. In the first paragraph of Article 1, 
"the Financial Instrument for 
Fisheries Guidance (hereinafter 
referred to as the "FIFG")," is 
inserted after "Community action 
through the Structural Funds," and 
"the cohesion financial instrument" 
is inserted after: "the EIB". 
2. Points 3, 4 and 5 of Article 1 
are replaced by: 
"3. combating long-term unem­
ployment and facilitating 
the integration into working 
life of young people and 
those socially excluded from 
the labour market, (here­
inafter referred to as 
•Objective 3'); Points 3, 4 and 5 of Article 1 are 
replaced by: 
"3. combating long-term unem­
ployment and facilitating the 
integration into working life of 
young people and those 
threatened with exclusion from 
the labour market, (here-inafter 
referred to as 'Objective 3'); 
4. facilitating the adaptation 
of workers to industrial 
changes and to changes in 
production systems, (here­
inafter referred to as 
•Objective 4'); facilitating the adaptation of 
workers to industrial changes and 
to changes in production systems, 
(here-inafter referred to as 
•Objective 4'); 
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5. promoting rural development 
by: 
a. speeding up the adjustment 
of agricultural structures 
in the framework of the 
reform of the common 
agricultural policy; 
b. facilitating the structural 
adjustment of rural areas 
(hereinafter referred to as 
"Objective 5(a) and 5(b)"). 5. promoting rural development by: 
a. speeding up the adjustment of 
agricultural structures in the 
framework of the reform of the 
common agricultural policy; 
b. facilitating the development and 
structural adjustment of 
ruralareas 
(hereinafter referred to as 
"Objective 5(a) and 5(b)"). 
In the framework of the review 
of the common fisheries 
policy, measures for the 
adjustment of fisheries 
structures come under 
Objective 5(a)." In the framework of the review of 
the common fisheries policy, 
measures for the adjustment of 
fisheries structures come under 
Objective 5(a)." 
3. In Article 2(1), "and the FIFG' 
is inserted after: "The 
Structural Funds, the 'EAGGF 
Guidance Section', the 'ESF', 
the 'ERDF'". 3. In Article 2(1), "and the FIFG" is 
inserted after: "The Structural 
Funds, the 'EAGGF Guidance Section' 
the 'ESF', the 'ERDF'". 
4. In the first line of the fifth 
indent of Article 2(1), ", FIFG' 
is added. 4. In the first line of the fifth 
indent of Article 2(1), ", FIFG' 
added. xs 
In Article 3(1) the following is 
added: In Article 3(1) the following is 
added: 
(d) investment in operations 
relating to education and 
health in regions concerned 
by Objective 1." (d) investment in operations in the 
fields of education and health 
in regions concerned by 
Objective 1." 
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6. Article 3(2) is replaced by: 6. Article 3(2) is replaced by: 
'2. Pursuant to Article 123 of 
the Treaty, the ESF shall 
have the task of improving 
the workings of the labour 
market and developing human 
resources. As a priority, 
it shall provide support 
for Objectives 3 and 4 
throughout the Community 
and, in addition, shall 
provide support for 
Objectives 1, 2 and 5(b). '2. In accordance with Article 123 
of the Treaty, the ESF shall 
have the priority task of 
providing support for Objectives 
3 and 4 throughout the Community 
and, in addition, shall provide 
support for Objectives 1, 2 and 
5(b). 
It shall contribute in 
particular to : 
(a) combating unemployment; 
(b) facilitating access to the 
labour market; It shall contribute in particular 
to : 
(a) combating unemployment; 
(b) facilitating access to the 
labour market; 
(c) promoting equal oppor­
tunities in the labour 
market; 
(d) developing skills, abi­
lities and qualifi­
cations, including 
facilitating the adap­
tation of workers to 
industrial changes and to 
changes in production 
systems; (c) promoting equal oppor-tunities 
in the labour market; 
(d) developing skills, abilities 
and professional 
qualifications; 
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(e) encouraging growth in 
employment. 
The ESF shall provide support 
for studies and pilot schemes 
especially those covering 
aspects common to several 
Member States, which may 
include the development of 
labour market activities at 
Community level." (e) encouraging the creation of 
jobs. 
The ESF shall provide support for 
studies or pilot schemes concerning 
regional development at Community 
level, especially where frontier 
regions of Member States are 
involved." 
7. Points (a) and (c) of Article 
3(3) are replaced by: 7. Points (a) and (c) of Article 3(3) 
are replaced by: 
(a) strengthening and re­
organizing agricultural and 
forestry structures, 
including those for the 
marketing and processing of 
agricultural and forestry 
products, and helping to 
offset the effects of 
natural handicaps on 
agriculture;" (a) strengthening and re-organizing 
agricultural and forestry 
structures, including those for 
the marketing and processing of 
agricultural and forestry 
products, and helping to offset 
the effects of natural 
handicaps on agriculture;" 
(c) helping to ensure a fair 
standard of living for 
farmers;". (c) helping to ensure a fair 
standard of living for 
farmers;". 
8. In Article 3(3)(d), "and to 
offset the effects of natural 
handicaps on agriculture" is 
deleted. 8. In Article 3(3)(d), "and to offset 
the effects of natural handicaps on 
agriculture" is deleted. 
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9. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 3(3): 
"The EAGGF Guidance Section 
shall also contribute to 
technical assistance and 
information operations, and 
provide support for studies or 
pilot schemes concerning the 
adjustment of agricultural 
structures and the promotion of 
rural development at Community 
level." 9. The following subparagraph is added 
to Article 3(3): 
"The EAGGF Guidance Section shall 
also contribute to technical 
assistance and information 
operations, and provide support for 
studies or pilot schemes concerning 
the adjustment of agricultural 
structures and the promotion of 
rural development at Community 
level." 
10. The following Article 3a is 
inserted: 10. The following Article 3a is 
inserted: 
Article 3a 
Task of the FIFG Article 3a 
Task of the FIFG 
The tasks and specific 
provisions governing operations 
under the FIFG, including 
transitional provisions, shall 
be laid down pursuant to Article 
43 of the Treaty. 
The provisions governing the 
Structural Funds under this 
Regulation and the provisions 
laid down pursuant to Article 
3(5) shall apply to the FIFG." The tasks and specific provisions 
governing operations under the FIFG, 
including transitional provisions, 
shall be laid down pursuant to 
Article 43 of the Treaty. 
The provisions governing the 
Structural Funds under this 
Regulation and the provisions laid 
down pursuant to Article 3(5) shall 
apply to the FIFG." 
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ll. The second sentence of Article 
4(1) is replaced by: "They 
shall be established through 
close consultations between 
the Commission, the Member 
State concerned and the 
competent authorities and 
bodies, including the economic 
and social partners, 
designated by the Member State 
at national, regional, local 
or other level, with each 
party acting as a partner in 
pursuit of a common goal." 11. The second sentence of Article 4(1) 
is replaced by: "They shall be 
established through close 
consultations between the 
Commission, the Member State 
concerned and the competent 
authorities,and bodies, including 
the economic and social partners, 
designated by the Member State at 
national, regional, local or other 
level, with each party acting as a 
partner in pursuit of a common 
goal." 
11a. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 4(1): 
"Partnership shall be carried out 
with full regard to the respective 
institutional, legal and financial 
powers of the partners." 
12. In Article 4(3), the words: 
"the authorities referred to 
in paragraph 1" are replaced 
by "the authorities and bodies 
referred to in paragraph 1". 12. In Article 4(3), the words: "the 
authorities referred to in 
paragraph 1" are replaced by "the 
authorities and bodies referred to 
in paragraph 1". 
13. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(2), "In the case of 
the Structural Funds," is 
replaced by "In the case of 
the Structural Funds and the 
FIFG,". 13. The first subparagraph of Article 
5(2)is replaced by: 
"2. In the case of the Structural 
Funds and the FIFG, financial 
assistance may be provided in 
one of the following forms:". 
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14. In point (d) of Article 5(2), 
"including repayments" is 
deleted. 14. In point (d) of Article 5(2), 
"including repayments" is deleted. 
15. Point (e) of Article 5(2) is 
replaced by: 
"(e) support for technical 
assistance, including the 
measures to prepare, 
accompany and assess 
operations, and pilot and 
demonstration projects." 15. Point (e) of Article 5(2) is 
replaced by: 
"(e) support for technical 
assistance, including the 
measures to prepare, appraise, 
monitor and assess operations, 
and pilot and demonstration 
projects." 
15a The following subparagraph is added 
after point (e) of Article 5(2): 
"With the exception of those 
referred to at (e) undertaken at the 
initiative of the Commission, the 
forms of assistance may comprise 
only those established by the Member 
State or the responsible authorities 
which it has designated and 
submitted to the Commission by the 
Member State or any other body, 
where such exists, which it has 
designated for that purpose." 
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16. The first subparagraph of 
Article 5(3) is replaced by: 
"- individual loans, global 
loans and framework loans or 
other forms of part-financing 
specific invest-ment projects 
or pro-grammes;" 16. The first subparagraph of Article 
5(3) is replaced by: 
"- individual loans, global loans 
and framework loans or other 
forms of part-financing specific 
investment projects or 
programmes;" 
17. The second indent of Article 
5(3) is deleted. 17. The second indent of Article 5(3) 
is deleted. 
18. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 5(5), "Where an 
operational programme involves 
operations under more than one 
Fund and/or more than one 
other financial instrument, it 
may be implemented ..." is 
replaced by "Where a form of 
assistance involves operations 
under more than one Fund 
and/or more than one other 
financial instrument, it may 
be implemented ...". 18. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 5(5), "Where an operational 
programme involves operations under 
more than one Fund and/or more than 
one other financial instrument, it 
may be implemented ..." is replaced 
by "Where a form of assistance 
involves operations under more 
than one Fund and/or more than one 
other financial instrument, it may 
be implemented ...". 
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19. In the third subparagraph of 
Article 5(5), "Operational 
programmes shall be 
undertaken ..." are replaced 
by "Assistance shall be 
undertaken ...". 19. In the third subparagraph of 
Article 5(5), "Operational 
programmes shall be undertaken 
..." are replaced by "Assistance 
shall be undertaken ...". 
19a. The title of Article 6 is 
replaced by "Appraisal, 
monitoring and assessment' 
20. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 6(1), "submit" is 
replaced by "inform" and 
"reports on" is deleted. 20. The second subparagraph of Article 
6(1) is replaced by: 
"The Commission shall regularly 
inform the European Parliament and 
the Committees referred to in 
Article 17 of the implementation of 
operations. It shall lay before 
those Committees the annual report 
referred to in the first paragraph 
of Article 16." 
21. In Article 6(2), "an ex-ante 
and an ex-post assessment" is 
replaced by "continuous 
assessment". 21. Article 6(2) is replaced by: 
"2. In order to gauge their 
effectiveness, Community 
structural operations shall be 
the subject of appraisal, 
monitoring and assessment 
designed to highlight their 
impact with respect to the 
objectives set out in Article 1 
and to analyse their effects on 
specific structural problems." 
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22. The words "and the principle of 
equal opportunities for men and 
women." are Inserted at the end of 
Article 7(1). 
22. The following new subparagraph 
is inserted between the first 
and second subparagraphs of 
Article 8(1): 
"The figures for the five new 
German Lander and eastern Berlin 
shall not be included in the 
calculation of the Community 
average." 
23. After "Northern Ireland," in 
the second (now the third) 
subparagraph of Article 8(1), 
"the five new German Lander, 
eastern Berlin," is inserted. 23. After "Northern Ireland," in the 
second (now the third) subparagraph 
of Article 8(1), "the five new 
German Lander, eastern Berlin" is 
inserted. 
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24. In Article 8(2), "the Annex." 
is replaced by "Annex I." 24. In Article 8(2), "the Annex, 
replaced by "Annex I." xs 
25. In Article 8(3), "for five 
years from the entry into 
force of this Regulation." is 
replaced by "for six years 
from 1 January 1994." 25. In Article 8(3), "for five years 
from the entry into force of this 
Regulation." is replaced by "for 
six years from 1 January 1994." 
26. In Article 8(4), the two 
indents are replaced by: 26. In Article 8(4), the first 
subparagraph is replaced by: 
"The Member States shall submit 
their regional development plans to 
the Commission. These plans shall 
include: 
a description of the current 
situation with regard to 
disparities and development 
gaps, the financial resources 
deployed and the main results 
of operations undertaken in 
the previous programming 
period, parti-cularly those 
in receipt of Community 
structural assis-tance; '- a description of the current 
situation with regard to 
disparities and development gaps, 
the financial resources deployed 
and the main results of 
operations undertaken in the 
previous programming period in 
the context of Community 
structural assistance received 
and with regard to the assessment 
results available; 
a description of an 
appropriate strategy to 
achieve the objectives under 
Article 1, the regional 
development priorities 
selected, their specific 
objectives, quantified where 
they lend themselves to 
quantification, and the 
expected impact, as well as 
the corresponding opera-tions; 
an ex-ante assessment of these 
different elements; - a description of an appropriate 
strategy to achieve the 
objectives under Article 1 and 
the regional development 
priorities selected, their 
specific objectives, quantified 
where they lend themselves to 
quantification; a prior appraisal 
of the expected impact, including 
that on jobs, of the operations 
involved in order to show that 
the socio-economic benefits are 
commensurate with the resources 
deployed; 
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an assessment of the 
environmental situation of the 
region concerned and its 
expected development with 
regard to the strategy and 
operations foreseen above and 
the arrangements made to 
associate the environmental 
authorities in the prepa­
ration and implementation of 
the operations foreseen in the 
plans; an assessment of the 
environmental situation of the 
region concerned and of the 
environmental impact of the said 
strategy and operations in terms 
of sustainable development and 
the arrangements made to 
associate the responsible 
environmental authorities 
designated by the Member States 
in the preparation and 
implementation of the operations 
foreseen in the plans and to 
ensure compliance with Community 
environmental rules; 
a financial table summa-rizing 
the national and Community 
financial resour-ces devoted 
to each regional development 
priority, as well as an 
indication of the use to be 
made of assistance available 
under the Funds, the EIB and 
the other financial 
instruments in implementing 
the plans." an indicative financial table 
summarizing the national and 
Community financial resources 
planned for each regional 
development priority in the plan, 
as well as an indication of the 
use to be made of assistance 
available under the Funds, the 
EIB and the other financial 
instruments in implementing the 
plans." 
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27. The third and fourth 
subparagraphs of Article 8(4) 
are replaced by: 
"Member States shall also submit 
the plans referred to in Article 
10 and Article 11(1) for the 
regions concerned. The elements 
of the plans referred to in 
Article 10 and in Article 11(1) 
may also be included in the 
regional development plans of 
the regions concerned. 27. The third and fourth subparagraphs 
of Article 8(4) are replaced by: 
"Member States shall also submit the 
plans referred to in Article 10 and 
Article 11(1) for the regions 
concerned. The elements of the plans 
referred to in Article 10 and in 
Article 11(1) may also be included 
in the regional development plans of 
the regions concerned. 
In order to expedite the 
examination of applications and 
the implementation of 
assistance, the Member States 
shall wherever possible include 
with their plans applications 
for operational programmes and 
other forms of assistance that 
they cover." [ ] 
28. The first subparagraph of 
Article 8(5) is replaced by: 
"The Commission shall examine 
the proposed plans and the other 
information referred to in 
paragraph 4 to determine whether 
they are consistent with the 
objectives of this Regulation 
and with the provisions and 
policies referred to in Articles 
6 and 7. On the basis of all 
the plans referred to in 
paragraph 4, it shall establish, 
through the partnership referred 
to in Article 4(1) and in 
agreement with the Member State 
concerned and in accordance with 
the procedures referred to in 
Article 17, the Community 
support framework at the 
relevant geographical level for 
Community structural 
assistance." 28. The first subparagraph of Article 
8(5) is replaced by: 
"The Commission shall examine the 
proposed plans and the other 
information referred to in paragraph 
4 to determine whether they are 
consistent with the objectives of 
this Regulation and with the 
provisions and policies referred to 
in Articles 6 and 7. On the basis 
of all the plans referred to in 
paragraph 4, it shall establish, 
through the partnership referred to 
in Article 4(1), in agreement with 
the Member State concerned and in 
accordance with the procedures 
referred to in Article 17, the 
Community support framework at the 
relevant geographical level for 
Community structural assistance." 
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29. The first indent of the second 
subparagraph of Article 8(5) 
is replaced by: 
"- the ex-ante assessment of the 
development objectives, 
quantifying where it lends 
itself to quantification, the 
progress to be achieved 
during the period concerned 
compared to the current 
situation and the priorities 
adopted for Community 
assistance;". 29. The first indent of the second 
subparagraph of Article 8(5) is 
replaced by: 
"- the development objectives, 
quantified if they lend 
themeselves to quantification, 
the progress to be achieved 
during the period concerned 
compared to the current 
situation, the priorities adopted 
for Community assistance and the 
arrangements for appraisal, 
monitoring and assessment of the 
operations planned;". 
29a. In the fourth subparagraph of 
Article 8(5), the words "with 
regard for the partnership as 
defined in Article 4(1)" are 
added after "revised and 
adjusted,". 
29b. Article 8(6) is deleted. 
30. Article 8(7) becomes Article 8(6) 
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30. In Article 8(6), "a limited 
number of" is inserted before 
"operational programmes." 
31. At the beginning of the second 
subparagraph of Article 9(2), 
"In addition, on receipt of a 
reasoned request from a Member 
State," is added. [ ) 
31. The following is added to the first 
indent of Article 9(2): 
"and areas satisfying those criteria 
adjacent to an Objective 1 region;". 
32. The third indent of the second 
subparagraph of Article 9(2) 
is replaced by: 
"- areas which have recorded 
substantial job losses over 
the last three years or are 
experiencing or are 
threatened with such losses 
in industrial sectors which 
are vital to their economic 
development, including those 
losses brought about by 
industrial changes and 
changes in production 
systems, with a consequent 
serious worsening of 
unemployment in those 
areas;". 32. The third indent of the second 
subparagraph of Article 9(2) is 
replaced by: 
"- areas which have recorded 
substantial job losses over the 
last three years or are 
experiencing or are threatened 
with such losses in industrial 
sectors which are vital to their 
economic development, including 
those losses brought about by 
industrial changes and changes in 
production systems, with a 
consequent serious worsening of 
unemployment in those areas;". 
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33. The following indents are 
added to the second 
subparagraph of Article 9(2): 33. The following indents are added to 
the second subparagraph of Article 
9(2): 
areas, especially urban 
areas, with severe problems 
linked to the rehabilitation 
of large numbers of derelict 
industrial sites; "- areas, especially urban areas, 
with severe problems linked to 
the rehabilitation of large 
numbers of derelict industrial 
sites; 
other industrial or urban 
areas where the socio-economic 
impact of restructuring of the 
fisheries sector, assessed on 
the basis of objective 
criteria, justifies it." - other industrial or urban areas 
where the socio-economic impact 
of restructuring of the fisheries 
sector, assessed on the basis of 
objective criteria, justifies 
it." 
33a. Article 9(3) is replaced by: 
"3. As soon as this Regulation has 
entered into force, the Member 
States shall, on the basis of 
paragraph 2 and with regard to the 
principle of concentration, propose 
to the Commission a list of areas 
which they consider should be 
eligible for an operation under 
Objective 2 and shall provide the 
Commission with all relevant 
information. 
On the basis of that information and 
its overall assessment of the 
proposals submitted, the Commission 
shall, in close cooperation with the 
Member State concerned and in 
accordance with the procedure 
referred to in Article 17, draw up 
an initial list, valid for three 
years, of the areas referred to in 
paragraph 1. The Commission shall 
inform the European Parliament of 
this list." 
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33b. In Article 9(4) "the Commission 
shall seek to ensure" is replaced 
by "the Commission and the Member 
States shall seek to ensure". 
34. Article 9(5) is replaced by: 34. Article 9(5) is replaced by: 
Western Berlin shall be 
eligible for aid under this 
Objective for the first 
three-year programming 
period referred to in 
paragraph 6." Western Berlin shall be eligible 
for aid under this Objective for 
the first three-year programming 
period referred to in 
paragraph 6." 
34a. In Article 9(6), the words "in 
cooperation with the Member State 
concerned." are added after 
"periodically". 
35. In Article 9(7), "Three years 
after this Regulation enters 
into force," is replaced by 
"Three years after the entry 
into force of the list 
referred to in paragraph 3,". 35. In Article 9(7), "Three years after 
this Regulation enters into force," 
is replaced by "Three years after 
the entry into force of the list 
referred to in paragraph 3,". 
36. The first indent of Article 
9(8) is replaced by the 
following three indents: 36. Article 9(8) is replaced by the 
following: 
"(8) The Member States concerned shall 
submit their regional and social 
conversion plans to the 
Commission. These plans shall 
include: 
'- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed and the 
main results of operations 
undertaken in the previous 
programming period, parti­
cularly those in receipt of 
Community structural assis­
tance; '- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed and the main 
results of operations undertaken 
in the previous programming 
period as part of Community 
structural assistance and the 
results of assessments available; 
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a description of an 
appropriate strategy to 
achieve the objectives under 
Article 1, the conversion 
priorities selected for the 
areas concerned, quantifying 
the progress anticipated where 
this lends itself to 
quantification, and the 
expected xmpact with respect 
to the current situation, in 
relation to the financial 
resources deployed, as well as 
the corresponding operations; 
an ex-ante assessment of these 
different elements; a description of an appropriate 
strategy to achieve the 
objectives under Article 1 and 
the conversion priorities 
selected for the areas concerned, 
quantifying the progress 
anticipated where this lends 
itself to quantification; a prior 
appraisal of the expected impact, 
including that on jobs, of the 
operations Involved to show that 
the socio-economic benefits are 
commensurate with the financial 
resources deployed; 
an assessment of the 
environmental situation of the 
region concerned and its 
expected development with 
regard to the strategy and 
operations foreseen above; the 
arrangements made to associate 
the environmental authorities 
in the prepa-ration and 
implementation of the 
operations foreseen in the 
plans;". - an assessment of the 
environmental situation of the 
region concerned and of the 
environmental xmpact of the said 
strategy and operations in 
accordance with the principles of 
sustainable development; the 
arrangements made to associate 
the responsible environmental 
authorities designated by the 
Member State in the preparation 
and implementation of the 
operations foreseen in the plans 
and to ensure compliance with 
Community rules on the 
environment;". 
37. The second subparagraph of 
Article 9(8) is replaced by: 
"In order to expedite the 
examination of applications and 
the implementation of 
assistance, the Member States 
shall include with their plans 
applications for operational 
programmes and other forms of 
assistance that they cover." 
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37. In Article 9(9), "On the basis of 
these plans," is added at the 
beginning of the second sentence. 
38. The first indent of the second 
subparagraph of Article 9(9) 
is replaced by: 
"- the ex-ante assessment of the 
conversion objectives, 
quantifying, where its lends 
itself to quantification, the 
progress to be achieved 
during the period concerned 
compared to the current 
situation and the priorities 
adopted for Community 
assistance;". 38. The first indent of the second 
subparagraph of Article 9(9) is 
replaced by: 
"- the conversion objectives, 
quantified if they lend 
themselves to quantification, the 
progress to be achieved during 
the period concerned compared to 
the current situation, the 
priorities adopted for Community 
assistance and the arrangements 
for the appraisal, monitoring and 
assessment of the operations 
planned;". 
38a. In the third subparagraph of 
Article 9(9), "in accordance with 
the partnership as defined in 
Article 4(1)" is added after 
"revised and adjusted". 
39. In Article 9(10), "a limited 
number of" is inserted before 
"operational programmes." 39. Article 9(10) is deleted. 
39a. Article 9(11) becomes Article 
9(10). 
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40. Article 10 is replaced by: 40. Article 10 is replaced by: 
'1. Objective 3 1. Objective 3 
The Member States concerned 
shall submit to the Commission 
plans for operations to combat 
long-term unemployment and to 
facilitate the integration 
into working life of young 
people and social categories 
excluded from the labour 
market (Objective 3). The Member States shall submit to 
the Commission plans for operations 
to combat long-term unemployment 
and to facilitate the integration 
into working life of young people 
and those threatened with exclusion 
from the labour market (Objective 
3). 
These plans shall include in 
particular: 
- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed and the 
main results of operations 
undertaken in the previous 
programming period, 
particularly those in 
receipt of Community 
structural assistance; The plans shall include: 
- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed and the main 
results of operations undertaken 
in the previous programming 
period in the context of 
Community structural assistance 
received and with regard to the 
assessment results available; 
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a description of an 
appropriate strategy to 
achieve the objectives under 
Article 1, the priorities 
selected for the 
implementation of Objective 
3, quantifying the progress 
anticipated where this lends 
itself to quantification, 
and the expected impact with 
respect to the current 
situation, in relation to 
the financial resources 
deployed, as well as the 
corresponding operations; an 
ex-ante assessment of these 
different elements; a description of an appropriate 
strategy to achieve the 
objectives under Article 1 and 
the priorities selected for the 
implementation of Objective 3, 
quantifying the progress 
anticipated where this lends 
Itself to quantification; a prior 
appraisal of the expected impact, 
including that on jobs, of the 
operations Involved in order to 
show that the socio-economic 
benefits are commensurate with 
the financial resources deployed; 
an indication of the use to 
be made of assistance 
available under the ESF -
where appropriate, in 
conjunction with assis-tance 
from the EIB or other 
existing Community financial 
instruments - in 
implementing the plan. - an Indication of the use to be 
made of assistance available 
under the ESF - where 
appropriate, in conjunction with 
assistance from other existing 
Community financial instruments -
in implementing the plan. 
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The Commission shall 
establish, for each Member 
State and for the individual 
plans submitted to it through 
the partnership referred to in 
Article 4(1), in agreement 
with the Member State 
concerned and in accordance 
with the procedures set out in 
Article 17, the Community 
support framework for the 
attainment of Objective 3. The Commission shall establish, for 
each Member State and for the 
individual plans submitted to it 
through the partnership referred to 
in Article 4(1), in agreement with 
the Member State concerned and in 
accordance with the procedures set 
out in Article 17, the Community 
support framework for the 
attainment of Objective 3. 
2. Objective 4 2. Objective 4 
The Member States concerned 
shall submit to the Commission 
plans for operations designed 
to facilitate the adaptation 
of workers to industrial 
changes and to changes in 
production systems (Objec­
tive 4). The Member States shall submit to 
the Commission plans for operations 
designed to facilitate the 
adaptation of workers to industrial 
changes and to changes in 
production systems (Objective 4). 
These plans shall include in 
particular: These plans shall include: 
- a description of the current 
situation and of likely 
changes in jobs and 
occupations, stressing needs 
in terms of initial and 
further vocational training; - a description of the current 
situation and of likely changes 
in jobs and occupations, 
stressing needs in terms of 
initial and further vocational 
training; 
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a description of an 
appropriate strategy to 
achieve the objectives under 
Article 1, the priorities 
selected for the 
implementation of Objective 4, 
quantifying the progress 
anticipated where this lends 
itself to quantification, and 
the expected impact with 
respect to the current 
situation, in relation to the 
financial resources deployed, 
as well as the corresponding 
operations; an ex-ante 
assessment of these different 
elements; a description of an appropriate 
strategy to achieve the 
objectives under Article 1 and 
the priorities selected for the 
implementation of Objective 4, 
quantifying the progress 
anticipated where this lends 
itself to quantification; a prior 
appraisal of the expected xmpact, 
including that on jobs, of the 
operations involved in order to 
show that the socio-economic 
benefits are commensurate with 
the financial resources deployed; 
- measures adopted to involve 
the competent authorities 
and organi-zations at the 
appropriate levels in the 
preparation and 
implementation of operations 
featuring in the plan; measures adopted to involve the 
competent authorities and bodies 
designated by the Member State at 
the appropriate levels in the 
preparation and implementation of 
operations featuring in the plan; 
- an indication of the use to 
be made of assistance 
available under the ESF -
where appropriate, in 
conjunction with assis-tance 
from the EIB or other 
existing Community financial 
instruments - in 
implementing the plan. an indication of the use to be 
made of assistance available 
under the ESF - where 
appropriate, in conjunction with 
assistance from the EIB or other 
existing Community financial 
instruments - in implementing the 
plan. 
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The Commission shall 
establish, for each Member 
State and for the individual 
plans submitted to it through 
the partnership referred to in 
Article 4(1), in agreement 
with the Member State 
concerned and in accordance 
with the procedures set out in 
Article 17, the Community 
support framework for the 
attainment of Objective 4. The Commission shall establish, for 
each Member State and for the 
individual plans submitted to it 
through the partnership referred to 
in Article 4(1), in agreement with 
the Member State concerned and in. 
accordance with the procedures• set 
out in Article 17, the Community 
support framework for the 
attainment of Objective 4, 
3. Common provisions 3. Common provisions 
3.1. The plans shall distinguish 
between the information 
relating to regions covered 
by Objective 1 and the rest 
of the territory. The 
information relating to 
Objective 1 regions may be 
included in the regional 
development plans referred 
to in Article 8(4). 3.1. The plans shall distinguish 
between the information 
relating to regions covered by 
Objective 1 and the rest of the 
territory. The information \ 
relating to Objective 1 regions 
may be included in the regional 
development plans referred to. 
in Article 8(4). 
3.2. In order to expedite the 
examination of applications 
and the implementation of 
assistance, the Member 
States shall, wherever 
possible, include with 
their plans applications 
for operational programmes 
and other forms of 
assistance that they cover. t ) 
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3.3. The Commission shall 
examine the proposed plans 
to determine whether they 
are consistent with the 
objectives of this 
Regulation and with the 
provisions and policies 
referred to in Articles 6 
and 7. The Commission shall 
draw up the Community 
support frameworks. 3.2. The Commission shall examine 
the proposed plans to determine 
whether they are consistent 
with the objectives of this 
Regulation and with the 
provisions and policies 
referred to in Articles 6 and 
7. It shall draw up the 
Community support frameworks. 
Each Community support 
framework shall feature 
particular: in 
- an ex-ante assessment of the 
planned objectives, 
quantifying, where it lends 
itself to quanti-fication, 
the progress to be achieved 
during the period concerned 
compared to the current 
situation and the specific 
prio-rities adopted for 
Community assistance; Each Community support framework 
shall cover in particular: 
- the planned objectives, 
quantified, if they lend 
themselves to quantification, the 
progress to be achieved during 
the period concerned compared to 
the current situation, the 
specific priorities adopted for 
Community assistance and the 
arrangements for appraisal, 
monitoring and assessment of the 
operations planned; 
- the forms of assistance; - the forms of assistance; 
- the indicative financing 
plan, with details on the 
amount of assistance and its 
source; - the indicative financing plan, 
with details of the amount of 
assistance and its source; 
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- the duration of the 
assistance. 
The Community support 
framework may, if necessary, 
be revised and adjusted on the 
initiative of the Member State 
or of the Commission in 
agreement with the Member 
State in the light of relevant 
new information and of the 
results obtained during 
implementation of the 
operations concerned. - the duration of the assistance. 
The Community support framework 
may, if necessary, be revised and 
adjusted, in accordance with the 
partnership as defined in Article 
4(1), on the initiative of the 
Member State or of the Commission 
in agreement with the Member State, 
in the light of relevant new 
information and of the results 
obtained during implementation of 
the operations concerned. 
3.4. Assistance in respect of 
Objectives 3 and 4 shall be 
predominantly in the form 
of a limited number of 
operational programmes. [ 1 
3.5. The arrangements for 
implementation of this 
Article shall be specified 
in the provisions referred 
to in Article 3(4) and 
(5)." 3.3. The arrangements for 
implementation of this Article 
shall be specified in the 
provisions referred to in 
Article 3(4) and (5)." 
41. Article 11 is replaced by: 
Article 11 
Objective 5(a) 
1. The Member States shall 
submit their plans for 
operations under Objec­
tive 5(a) to the Commission. 
The plans shall be drawn up 
at the appropriate geo­
graphical level (national or 
regional) and shall 
distinguish between: 41. Article 11 is replaced by: 
Article 11 
Objective 5(a) 
1. The Member States shall submit 
their plans for operations under 
Objective 5(a) to the Commission. 
The plans shall be drawn up at 
the appropriate geo-graphical 
level and shall distinguish 
between: 
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operations concerning 
agricultural structures and 
those concerning fisheries 
structures; operations concerning 
agricultural structures and those 
concerning fisheries structures; 
information concerning the 
Objective 1 regions, that 
concerning the Objective 
5(b) areas and that 
concerning the rest of the 
territory. information concerning the 
Objective 1 regions, that 
concerning the Objective 5(b) 
areas and that concerning the 
rest of the territory. 
Information concerning the 
Objective 1 regions may also 
be included in the regional 
development plans referred to 
in Article 8(4). Information concerning the 
Objective 1 regions may also be 
included in the regional 
development plans referred to in 
Article 8(4). 
If operations in respect of 
Objective 5(a) are submitted 
as part of a number of plans 
presented by the same Member 
State, the Member State shall 
provide the Commission with a 
summary for agricultural 
structures and a summary for 
fisheries structures covering 
all assistance under Objective 
5(a) to be implemented on its 
territory. If operations in respect of 
Objective 5(a) are submitted as 
part of a number of plans presented 
by the same Member State, the 
Member State shall provide the 
Commission with a summary for 
agricultural structures and a 
summary for fisheries structures 
covering all assistance under 
Objective 5(a) to be implemented on 
its territory. 
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2. The plans referred to in 
paragraph 1 shall include: 
- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed, and the 
main results of the 
operations undertaken 
hitherto which received 
Community struc-tural 
assistance; 2. The plans referred to in 
paragraph 1 shall include: 
- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed, and the main 
results of the operations 
undertaken hitherto in the 
context of Community structural 
assistance received and with 
regard to the assessment results 
available; 
a description of the 
measures selected for the 
adjustment of agricultural 
and fisheries structures, 
quantifying, where it lends 
itself to quanti-fication, 
the progress anticipated and 
the expected xmpact, 
compared to the current 
situation, in relation to 
the financial resources 
deployed as well as the 
corresponding operations; an 
ex-ante assessment of these 
different elements; a description of the measures 
selected for the adjustment of 
agricultural and fisheries 
structures, quantifying, where it 
lends itself to quantification, 
the progress anticipated and a 
prior appraisal of the expected 
impact, including that on jobs, 
of the operations Involved in 
order to show that the socio­
economic benefits are 
commensurate with the financial 
resources deployed; 
an assessment of the 
environmental situation and 
its expected deve-lopment 
with respect to the measures 
and operations foreseen 
above; the arrangements made 
to associate the environ­
mental authorities in the 
preparation and imple­
mentation of the operations 
foreseen in the plans; - an assessment of the 
environmental situation and of 
the environmental impact of the 
said measures in accordance with 
the principles of sustainable 
development; the arrangements 
made to associate the responsible 
environmental authorities 
designated by the Member State In 
the preparation and 
implementation of the operations 
foreseen in the plans and to 
ensure compliance with Community 
environmental rules; 
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an indication of the use to 
be made of assistance 
available under the Funds, 
and the other financial 
instruments in imple-menting 
the plans. - an indication of the use to be 
made of assistance available 
under the Funds and the other 
financial instruments in 
implementing the plans. 
In order to expedite the 
examination of applications 
and the implementation of 
action, the Member States 
shall include with their plans 
applications for operational 
programmes and other forms of 
assistance that they cover. [ ) 
3. The Commission shall examine 
the proposed plans to 
determine whether they are 
consistent with the objec­
tives of this Regulation and 
with the provisions and 
policies referred to in 
Articles 6 and 7. In 
accordance with the 
procedures referred to in the 
provisions laid down pursuant 
to Article 3(5), the 
Commission shall draw up 
through the partnership 
defined in Article 4(1), in 
agreement with the Member 
State concerned, the 
programming of Objective 5(a) 
in the following way: 3. The Commission shall examine the 
proposed plans to determine 
whether they are consistent with 
the objec-tives of this 
Regulation and with the 
provisions and policies referred 
to in Articles 6 and 7. In 
accordance with the procedures 
referred to in the provisions 
laid down pursuant to Article 
3(5), the Commission shall draw 
up through the partnership 
referred to in Article 4(1) and 
in agreement with the Member 
State concerned, the programming 
of Objective 5(a) in the 
following way: 
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(a) in the case of the 
Objective 1 regions, 
operations under Objec­
tive 5(a) shall be 
integrated into the 
Community support frame­
works drawn up pursuant to 
Article 8(5), a 
distinction being made 
between those relating to 
agricultural struc-tures 
and those relating to 
fisheries structures; (a) in the case of the Objective 1 
regions, operations under 
Objective 5(a) shall be 
integrated into the Community 
support frameworks drawn up 
pursuant to Article 8(5), a 
distinction being made between 
those relating to agricultural 
structures and those relating 
to fisheries structures; 
(b) in other cases, a 
Community support frame­
work for agricultural 
structures and a Commu­
nity support framework for 
fisheries structures shall 
be drawn up for each 
Member State; the 
Community support frame­
work for agricultural 
structures shall dis­
tinguish between opera­
tions to be implemented in 
the Objective 5(b) areas 
and those for rest of the 
territory. (b) in other cases, a Community 
support framework for 
agricultural structures and a 
Community support framework for 
fisheries structures shall be 
drawn up for each Member State; 
each Community support 
framework shall distinguish 
between operations to be 
implemented in the 
Objective 5(b) areas and those 
for rest of the territory. 
The Community support 
frameworks shall include: The Community support frameworks 
shall include in particular: 
- the measures selected for 
Community assistance; 
- the forms of assistance; - the measures selected for 
Community assistance. Including 
the arrangements for the 
appraisal, monitoring and 
assessment of the operations 
planned; 
- the forms of assistance; 
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the indicative financing 
plan, with details on the 
amount of assistance and its 
source; 
the duration of the 
assistance. - the indicative financing plan, 
with details on the amount of 
assistance and its source; 
- the duration of the assistance. 
The Community support 
framework may, if necessary, 
be revised and adjusted on the 
initiative of the Member State 
or of the Commission in 
agreement with the Member 
State in the light of relevant 
new information and of the 
results obtained during 
implementation of the 
operations concerned. The Community support framework 
may, if necessary, be revised and 
adjusted, in accordance with the 
partnership as defined in Article 
4(1), on the initiative of the 
Member State or of the Commission 
in agreement with the Member State, 
in the light of relevant new 
information and of the results 
obtained during implementation of 
the operations concerned. 
4. The arrangements for 
implementation of this 
Article shall be specified in 
the provisions referred to in 
Article 3(4) and (5)." 4. The arrangements for 
implementation of this Article 
shall be specified in the 
provisions referred to in Article 
3(4) and (5)." 
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42. The following Article 11a is 
inserted: 42. The following Article 11a is 
inserted: 
Article 11a Article 11a 
Objective 5(b) Objective 5(b) 
1. The rural areas outside 
Objective 1 regions that may 
receive Community assistance 
under Objective 5(b) are 
those which have a low level 
of socio-economic deve­
lopment assessed on the basis 
of gross domestic product per 
inhabitant and also satisfy 
at least two of the following 
three criteria : 1. The rural areas outside Objective 
1 regions that may receive 
Community assistance under 
Objective 5(b) are those which 
have a low level of socio­
economic development assessed on. 
the basis of gross domestic 
product per inhabitant and also 
satisfy at least two of the 
following three criteria: 
(a) high share of agricultural 
employment in total 
employment; (a) high share of agricultural 
employment in total employment; 
(b) low level of agricultural 
income, notably as 
expressed in terms of 
agricultural value added 
by agricultural work unit 
(AWU); (b) low level of agricultural 
income, notably as expressed in 
terms of agricultural value 
added by agricultural work unit 
(AWU); 
(c) low population density 
and/or a significant 
depopulation trend. (c) low population density and/or a 
significant depopulation trend. 
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Assessment of the eligibility 
of areas according to the 
above criteria shall take into 
account socio-economic 
parameters which indicate the 
seriousness of the general 
situation in the areas 
concerned, and how it is 
developing. Assessment of the eligibility of 
areas according to the above 
criteria shall take into account 
socio-economic parameters which 
indicate the seriousness of the 
general situation in the areas 
concerned, and how it is 
developing. 
2. In addition, on receipt of a 
reasoned request from a 
Member State, Community 
assistance may also be 
extended to other rural areas 
with a low level of socio­
economic development, if they 
are affected by one or more 
of the following criteria: 2. Community assistance may also be 
extended to other rural areas 
with a low level of socio­
economic development, if they are 
affected by one or more of the 
following criteria: 
the peripheral nature of 
areas or islands in relation 
to major centres of economic 
and commercial activity in 
the Community; the peripheral nature of areas or 
islands in relation to major 
centres of economic and 
commercial activity in the 
Community; 
the sensitivity of the area 
to developments in 
agriculture especially in 
the framework of the reform 
of the common agricultural 
policy, assessed on the 
basis of the trend in 
agricultural incomes and the 
size of the agricultural 
labour force; the sensitivity of the area to 
developments in agriculture 
especially in the framework of 
the reform of the common 
agricultural policy, assessed on 
the basis of the trend in 
agricultural incomes and the size 
of the agricultural labour force; 
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the structure of agri­
cultural holdings and the 
age structure of the 
gainfully employed agri­
cultural labour force; the structure of agri-cultural 
holdings and the age structure of 
the gainfully employed agri­
cultural labour force; 
the pressures exerted on the 
environment and on the 
countryside; the pressures exerted on the 
environment and on the 
countryside; 
the situation of areas 
within mountain or less-
favoured areas classified 
pursuant to Article 3 of 
Directive 75/268/EEC; the situation of areas within 
mountain or less-favoured areas 
classified pursuant to Article 3 
of Directive 75/268/EEC; 
the socio-economic xmpact on 
the area, as measured by 
objective criteria, of the 
restructuring of the 
fisheries sector. the socio-economic xmpact on the 
area, as measured by objective 
criteria, of the restructuring of 
the fisheries sector. 
3. As soon as this Regulation 
has entered into force, the 
Commission shall establish 
the list of eligible areas in 
accordance with the procedure 
foreseen in the provisions 
laid down pursuant to Article 
3(5). Member States shall, in 
respect of the areas which in 
their view should benefit 
from assistance under 
Objective 5(b), provide the 
Commission with such 
information as may help it in 
this task. On the basis of 
that information and of its 
overall assessment of the 
proposals submitted, the 
Commission shall determine 
which areas are eligible. 3. As soon as this Regulation has 
entered into force, the Member 
States shall, on the basis of 
paragraphs 1 and 2 and with 
regard to the principle of 
concentration, propose to the 
Commission a list of areas which 
they consider should be eligible 
for a measure under Objective 
5(b) and shall provide the 
Commission with all relevant 
information. 
On the basis of that information 
and its overall assessment of the 
proposals submitted, the Commission 
shall, in close cooperation with 
the Member States concerned and in 
accordance with the procedure 
referred to in Article 17, draw up 
the list of eligible areas. The 
Commission shall Inform the 
European Parliament of this list. 
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4. In selecting rural areas and 
in programming assistance 
from the Funds, the 
Commission shall take care to 
ensure that assistance is 
effectively concentrated on 
areas suffering from the most 
serious problems of rural 
development. 4. In selecting rural areas and in 
programming assistance from the 
Funds, the Commission and the 
Member States shall seek to 
ensure that assistance is 
genuinely concentrated on areas 
suffering from the most serious 
problems of rural development. 
The Member States shall supply 
the Commission with any 
information which might assist it 
in this task. 
5. The Member States concerned 
shall submit their rural 
development plans to the 
Commission. Those plans shall 
include in particular: 
- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed and the 
main results of operations 
undertaken in the previous 
programming period, 
particularly those in 
receipt of Community 
structural assistance; 5. The Member States concerned shall 
submit their rural development 
plans to the Commission. Those 
plans shall include: 
- a description of the current 
situation, the financial 
resources deployed and the main 
results of operations undertaken 
in the previous programming 
period, in the context of 
Community structural assistance 
received and with regard to the 
assessment results available; 
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a description of an 
appropriate strategy to 
achieve the objectives under 
Article 1, the rural 
development priorities 
selected for the areas 
concerned, quantifying, 
where it lends itself to 
quantification, the progress 
anticipated and the expected 
impact with respect to the 
current situation, in 
relation to the financial 
resources deployed, as well 
as the corresponding 
operations; an ex-ante 
assessment of these 
different elements; a description of an appropriate 
strategy to achieve the 
objectives under Article 1 and 
the rural development priorities 
selected for the areas concerned, 
quantifying, where it lends 
Itself to quantification, the 
progress anticipated; a prior 
appraisal of the expected impact, 
including that on jobs, of the 
operations Involved in order to 
show that the socio-economic 
benefits are commensurate with 
the financial resources deployed; 
an assessment of the 
environmental situation of 
the area concerned and its 
expected development with 
regard to the strategy and 
operations foreseen above 
and the arrangements made to 
associate the envi-ronmental 
authorities in the 
preparation and 
implementation of the 
operations foreseen in the 
plans; - an assessment of the 
environmental situation of the 
area concerned and of the 
environmental impact of the said 
strategy and operations in 
accordance with the principles of 
sustainable development; the 
arrangements made to associate 
the responsible environmental 
authorities designated by the 
Member State in the preparation 
and implementation of the 
operations foreseen in the plans 
and to ensure compliance with 
Community environmental rules; 
an indication of the use to 
be made of assistance 
available under the 
different Funds, the EIB and 
the other financial 
instruments in imple-menting 
the plans; an indication of the use to be 
made of assistance available 
under the different Funds, the 
EIB and the other financial 
instruments in imple-menting the 
plans; 
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any link with the 
consequences of reform of 
the common agricultural 
policy and the review of the 
common fisheries policy. - any link with the consequences of 
reform of the common agricultural 
policy and the review of the 
common fisheries policy. 
To expedite the examination of 
applications and 
implementation of assistance, 
Member States shall include 
with their plans applications 
for operational programmes and 
other forms of assistance that 
they cover. [ 1 
6. The Commission shall examine 
the proposed plans to 
determine whether they are 
consistent with the 
objectives of this Regulation 
and with the provisions and 
policies referred to in 
Articles 6 and 7. It shall 
establish, through the 
partnership referred to in 
Article 4(1), in agreement 
with the Member State 
concerned and in accordance 
with the procedures referred 
to in Article 17, the 
Community support framework 
for rural development. 6. The Commission shall examine the 
proposed plans to determine 
whether they are consistent with 
the objectives of this Regulation 
and with the provisions and 
policies referred to in Articles 
6 and 7. On the basis of these 
plans, it shall establish, 
through the partnership referred 
to in Article 4(1), in agreement 
with the Member State concerned 
and in accordance with the 
procedures referred to in Article 
17, the Community support 
framework for rural development. 
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The Community support 
framework shall cover in 
particular : 
~ the ex-ante assessment of 
the rural development 
objectives, quantifying, 
where it lends itself to 
quantification, the pro­
gress to be achieved during 
the period concerned 
compared to the current 
situation and the rural 
development priori-ties 
adopted for Community 
assistance; The Community support framework 
shall cover in particular : 
- the rural development objectives, 
quantified if they lend 
themselves to quantification, the 
progress to be achieved during 
the period concerned compared to 
the current situation, the rural 
development priorities adopted 
for Community assistance and the 
arrangements made for the 
appraisal, monitoring and 
assessment of the operations 
planned; 
- the forms of assistance; - the forms of assistance; 
- the indicative financing 
plan, with details of the 
amount of assistance and its 
source; - the indicative financing plan, 
with details of the amount of 
assistance and its source; 
- the duration of the 
assistance. 
The Community support 
frameworks may, if necessary, 
be revised and adjusted on the 
initiative of the Member State 
concerned or of the Commission 
in agreement with the Member 
State in the light of relevant 
new information and of the 
results obtained during 
implementation of the 
operations concerned. - the duration of the assistance. 
The Community support frameworks 
may, if necessary, be revised and 
adjusted, in accordance with the 
partnership defined in Article 
4(1), on the initiative of the 
Member State concerned or of the 
Commission in agreement with the 
Member State, in the light of 
relevant new Information and of the 
results obtained during 
implementation of the operations 
concerned. 
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The Community support 
frameworks under Objective 
5(b) shall indicate for 
information the details of the 
operations concerning the 
adjustment of agri-cultural 
structures under Objective 
5(a) to be implemented in the 
areas eligible under Objective 
5(b). The Community support frameworks 
under Objective 5(b) shall indicate 
for information the details of the 
operations concerning the 
adjustment of agri-cultural 
structures under Objective 5(a) to 
be implemented in the areas 
eligible under Objective 5(b). 
7. Assistance under Objective 
5(b) shall be predominantly 
in the form of a limited 
number of operational 
programmes. [ ) 
8. The arrangements for 
implementation of this 
paragraph shall be specified 
in the provisions referred to 
in Article 3(4) and (5)." 7. The arrangements for 
implementation of this paragraph 
shall be specified in the 
provisions referred to in Article 
3(4) and (5)." 
43. Article 12 is replaced by the 
following: 43. Article 12 
following: is replaced by the 
Article 12 Article 12 
Fund resources and concentration Fund resources and concentration 
1. Commitment appropriations for 
the Structural Funds and the 
FIFG shall be ECU 141 471 
million (1992 prices) from 
1994 to 1999. 1. The resources available for 
commitment from the Structural 
Funds and the FIFG shall be ECU 
141 471 million (1992 prices) 
from 1994 to 1999. 
50 -
The annual breakdown of these 
appropriations is shown in 
Annex II. The annual breakdown of these 
appropriations is shown in Annex 
II. 
2. A considerable proportion of 
budgetary resources shall be 
concentrated on the less-
developed regions covered by 
Objective 1. A considerable proportion of 
budgetary resources shall be 
concentrated on the less-
developed regions covered by 
Objective 1. 
Commitment appropriations for 
these regions shall be ECU 
96 346 million (1992 prices) 
from 1994 to 1999. The resources available for 
commitment for these regions shall 
be ECU 96 346 million (1992 prices) 
from 1994 to 1999. 
The annual breakdown of these 
appropriations is shown in 
Annex II. The annual breakdown of these 
resources is shown in Annex II. 
All operations under 
Objectives 1 to 5 to assist 
the regions covered by 
Objective 1 shall be taken 
into account for this purpose. All operations under Objectives 1 
to 5 to assist the regions covered 
by Objective 1 shall be taken into 
account for this purpose. 
3. For the four Member States 
eligible for the cohesion 
financial instrument, the 
Commission shall ensure that 
the increase in commitment 
appropriations for the 
Structural Funds permits a 
doubling of commitments in 
real terms under Objective 1 
and the financial instrument 
for cohesion between 1992 and 
1999. 3. For the four Member States 
eligible for the cohesion 
financial instrument, the 
increase in commitment 
appropriations for the Structural 
Funds shall permit a doubling of 
commitments in real terms under 
Objective 1 and the financial 
instrument for cohesion between 
1992 and 1999. 
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4. The Commission shall make 
allocations per Member State 
for each of the Objectives 1 
to 4 and 5(b) of the 
commitment appropriations of 
the Structural Funds taking 
account of national pros­
perity, regional prosperity, 
population of the regions, 
and the relative severity of 
structural problems, inclu­
ding the level of 
unemployment and, for the 
appropriate Objectives, the 
needs of rural development. 4. Following transparent procedures, 
the Commission shall make 
indicative allocations per Member 
State for each of the Objectives 
1 to 4 and 5(b) of the commitment 
appropriations of the Structural 
Funds taking into account the 
following objective criteria: 
national prosperity, regional 
prosperity, population of the 
regions, the relative severity of 
structural problems, including 
the level of unemployment and, 
for the appropriate Objectives, 
the needs of rural development. 
These criteria shall be weighted 
in an appropriate fashion for the 
purpose of allocating resources. 
5. For the period referred to at 
paragraph 2, 10% of 
commitment appropriations for 
the Structural Funds shall be 
devoted to funding assistance 
undertaken on the initiative 
of the Commission according 
to Article 5(5). 5. For the period referred to in 
paragraph 1, at least 10% of 
commitment appropriations for the 
Structural Funds shall be devoted 
to funding assistance undertaken 
on the initiative of the 
Commission according to Article 
5151. 
6. For the purpose of their 
inclusion in the general 
budget of the European 
Communities, the sums 
indicated at paragraphs 2 and 
3 and in Annex II shall be 
amended before each annual 
budgetary procedure to 
reflect price changes in the 
Community." 6. For the purpose of their 
inclusion in the general budget 
of the European Communities, the 
sums referred to in paragraphs 1 
and 2 and in Annex II shall be 
amended before each annual 
budgetary procedure to reflect 
price changes in the Community." 
44. [No change to the English 
text.] - 52 -
44. [No change to the English text.] 
45. In the second indent of 
Article 13(1), "and budgetary 
cons-traints arising from the 
implementation of convergence 
programmes;" is added. 45. The second indent of Article 13(1) 
is replaced byt 
"the financial capacity of the 
Member State concerned, taking into 
account in particular the relative 
prosperity of that State and the 
need to avoid excessive increases in 
budgetary expenditure in the least 
prosperous Member States;". 
45a. In the fourth indent of Article 
13(1) the words "and national" 
are added. 
46. The first subparagraph of 
Article 13(3) is replaced by: 
"3. The Community contribution 
granted by the Funds and the 
FIFG in respect of the 
various objectives listed in 
Article 1 shall be subject 
to the following ceilings:" 46. The first subparagraph of Article 
13(3) is replaced by: 
'3. The Community contribution 
granted by the Funds and the 
FIFG in respect of the various 
objectives listed in Article 1 
shall be subject to the 
following ceilings:" 
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47. The following is added to the 
first indent of Article 13(3): 
"when the regions are located in 
a Member State concerned by the 
cohesion financial instrument 
the Community contribution may, 
in exceptional and duly 
justified cases, rise to a 
maximum of 85% of the total 
cost;". 47. The following is added to the first 
indent of Article 13(3): 
"When the regions are located in a 
Member State concerned by the 
cohesion financial instrument the 
Community contribution may, in 
exceptional and duly justified 
cases, rise to a maximum of 85% of 
the total cost;". 
47a In Article 13(4) "duly justified' 
is added after "cost in". 
48. In Article 14(1), "or the 
FIFG" is added after "from 
only one Fund". 48. In Article 14(1), "or the FIFG" is 
added after "from only one Fund". 
49. In Article 14(2), "unless 
otherwise permitted by the 
provisions referred to in 
Article 3(4) and (5)" is added 
after "Article 1 at a time,". 49. In Article 14(2), "unless otherwise 
permitted by the provisions 
referred to in Article 3(4) and 
(5)" is added after "Article 1 at a 
time,". 
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50. Article 14(3) is replaced by: 50. Article 14(3) is replaced by: 
'3. Any territory may be 
eligible for assistance 
under only one of the 
Objectives 1, 2 or 5(b). '3. Any territory may be eligible 
for assistance under only one of 
the Objectives 1, 2 or 5(b)." 
51. Article 15(1) and (2) is 
replaced by: 
"1. This Regulation shall not 
affect multiannual 
operations, including the 
adjustment of Community 
support frameworks and forms 
of assistance, approved by 
the Council or by the 
Commission on the basis of 
the existing rules governing 
the Funds before the entry 
into force of this 
Regulation. 51. Article 15(1) and (2) is replaced 
by: 
"1. This Regulation shall not affect 
multiannual operations, 
including the adjustment of 
Community support frameworks and 
forms of assistance, approved by 
the Council or by the Commission 
on the basis of the existing 
rules governing the Funds before 
the entry into force of this 
Regulation. 
2. Applications for assistance 
from the Funds towards an 
operation which are submitted 
under the provisions applying 
before the entry into force 
of this Regulation shall be 
considered and approved by 
the Commission on the basis 
of those provisions." Applications for assistance from 
the Funds towards an operation 
which are submitted under the 
provisions applying before the 
entry into force of this 
Regulation shall be considered 
and approved by the Commission on 
the basis of those provisions." 
52. Article 15(3), (4) and (5) is 
deleted. 52. Article 15(3), (4) and (5) is 
deleted. 
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53. In the second line of Article 
15(6), "where appropriate" is 
deleted and the text following 
"the new system" replaced by 
"and that grants of assistance 
for projects granted 
assistance before 1 January 
1989 shall be finally 
concluded no later than 30 
June 1995." 53. In the second line of Article 
15(6), "where appropriate" is 
deleted and the text following "the 
new system" replaced by "and that 
grants of assistance for projects 
granted assistance before 1 January 
1989 shall be finally concluded no 
later than 30 June 1995." 
54. The following third paragraph 
is added to Article 16: 54. The following third paragraph is 
added to Article 16: 
"The Commission shall submit a 
report at three-yearly intervals 
to the European Parliament, the 
Council and the Economic and 
Social Committee on the progress 
made towards economic and social 
cohesion and the contribution of 
the Funds, the FIFG, the 
cohesion financial instrument, 
the EIB and the other financial 
instruments. The report shall, 
if necessary, make proposals 
with regard to Community 
policies affecting economic and 
social cohesion* The first 
report shall be produced no 
later than 31 December 1996." "The Commission shall submit a 
report at three-yearly intervals to 
the European Parliament, the Council 
and the Economic and Social 
Committee on the progress made 
towards economic and social cohesion 
and the contribution of the Funds, 
the FIFG, the cohesion financial 
instrument, the EIB and the other 
financial instruments. The report 
shall, if necessary, make proposals 
with regard to Community policies 
affecting economic and social 
cohesion. The first report shall be 
produced no later than 31 December 
1996." 
55. In Article 17(1), "three" is 
replaced by "four". 55. In Article 17(1), "three" is 
replaced by "four". 
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56. The third indent of Article 
17(1) is replaced by: 
"- Objective 5(a) 
- Management Committee com­
posed of representatives of 
the Member States 
(adjustment of agricul-tural 
structures); 56. The third indent of Article 17(1) 
is replaced by: 
"- Objective 5(a) 
- Management Committee corn-posed of 
representatives of the Member 
States (adjustment of 
agricultural structures); 
- Management Committee 
composed of repre-sentatives 
of the Member States 
(adjustment of fisheries 
structures); Management Committee composed of 
representatives of the Member 
States (adjustment of fisheries 
structures); 
Objective 5(b) 
- Management Committee 
referred to under the first 
sub-indent of Objective 
5(a)." Objective 5(b) 
Management Committee referred to 
under the first sub-indent of 
Objective 5(a)." 
57. In Article 17(2), "and the 
second subparagraph of Article 
3a." is added. 57. In Article 17(2), "and the second 
subparagraph of Article 3a." is 
added. 
58. Article 19 is replaced by: 
"On a proposal from the 
Commission, the Council shall 
re-examine this Regulation 
before 31 December 1999. 58. Article 19 is replaced by: 
"On a proposal from the Commission, 
the Council shall re-examine this 
Regulation before 31 December 1999. 
It shall act on the proposal in 
accordance with the procedure 
laid down in Article 130d of the 
Treaty." It shall act on the proposal in 
accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article 130d of the Treaty. 
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59. The Annex is replaced by 
Annexes I and II to this 
Regulation. 59. The Annex is replaced by Annexes 1 
and 2 to this Regulation. 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following 
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. its 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at 
For the Council 

I Annex 
Regions concerned by Objective 1 
BELGIUM: Hatnaut 
GERMANY: Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Ost-Berlin, Sachsen, 
Sachsen-Anhalt, Thuringen 
GREECE: The whole country 
SPAIN: Andalucla, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y Leon, Cast11la-La 
Mancha, Ceuta y Melilla, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, 
. Galicia, Islas Canarias, Murcia 
FRANCE: Overseas departments. Corse. 
IRELAND: The whole country 
ITALY: Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna, 
; siciita 
PORTUGAL: The whole country 
UNITED KINGDOM: Highlands and Jslands, Merseyside, Northern Ireland. 
• -$% Annex II 
Commitment appropriations for the period 1994-99 
ECU million (1992 prices) 
Structural Funds 
and FIFG 
of which Objective 
1 regions: 1994 
20 135 
13 220 1995 
21 480 
14 300 1996 
22 740 
15 330 1997 
24 026 
16 396 1998 
25 690 
17 820 1999 
27 400 
19 280 94-99 
141 471 
96 346 
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Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No ../.. SYN 455 
of 1993 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 
of 19 December 1988 
laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
as regards coordination of the activities of the 
different Structural Funds between themselves 
and with the operations of the European Investment Bank 
and the other existing financial instruments 
(Coordination Regulation) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular 
Articles 130e and 153 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from 
the.Commission,* 
In cooperation with the European 
Parliament,2 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee,3 Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular 
Articles 130e and 153 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from 
the Commission,(*) 
In cooperation with the European 
Parliament,(2) 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee,(3) 
1 OJ No C 
2 OJ No C 
3 OJ No C 
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1. Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No ... of 19934 amends 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 
24 June 1988 on the tasks of the 
Structural Funds and their 
effectiveness and on coor­
dination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instru­
ments;5 whereas Regulation 
(EEC) No 4253/88 should 
therefore be amended;6 1. Whereas Council Regulation 
(EEC) No ... of 
1993(4)amends Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 
1988 on the tasks of the 
Structural Funds and their 
effectiveness and on coor­
dination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instru­
ments; (5) whereas Regulation 
(EEC) No 4253/88 should 
therefore be amended;(6) 
2. Whereas under Article 3a of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 the 
provisions of that Regulation 
governing the Structural Funds 
and the provisions necessary 
for the coordination of the 
activities of the different 
Structural Funds between 
themselves and with the 
operations of the EIB and the 
other existing financial 
instruments apply to the FIFG; 2. Whereas under Article 3a of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 the 
provisions of that Regulation 
governing the Structural Funds 
and the provisions necessary 
for the coordination of the 
activities of the different 
Structural Funds between 
themselves and with the 
operations of the EIB and the 
other existing financial 
instruments apply to the FIFG; 
OJ No L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9. 
OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1. 
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3. Whereas the coordination 
provided for in Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88 should therefore be 
extended to the FIFG, to the 
cohesion financial instrument 
and to the trans-European 
networks; Whereas the coordination 
provided for in Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88 should therefore be 
extended to the FIFG and to the 
cohesion financial instrument; 
whereas coordination through the 
Communities budgetary resources 
can also concern the measures 
accompanying the reform of the 
CAP, the framework programmes 
for research and technological 
development, the trans-European 
networks and the economic 
restructuring of the countries 
of central and eastern Europe; 
whereas the coherence and 
economic and social 
effectiveness of Community 
action depends on coordination, 
particularly with the Framework 
Programmes for research and 
technological development and 
education and training 
programmes; 
4. Whereas the Member States should 
submit their development plans 
as soon as possible in order not 
to delay the implementation of 
structural assistance from 
1 January 1994; Whereas the Member States should 
submit their development plans 
as soon as possible in order not 
to delay the implementation of 
structural assistance from 
1 January 1994; 
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5. Whereas, in order to simplify 
programming procedures, there 
should be provision for the 
Commission to adopt 
simultaneously the Community 
support frameworks and the forms 
of assistance submitted at the 
same time as development plans; 
whereas for the same reason 
there should be provision for 
the plan and the application for 
assistance to be presented in a 
single document and for the 
adoption of the Community 
support framework and grant of 
assistance to be made in a 
single Commission decision; 5. Whereas, in order to simplify 
and speed up programming 
procedures, there should be 
provision for the Commission to 
adopt simultaneously the 
Community support frameworks and 
the forms of assistance 
submitted at the same time as 
development plans; whereas for 
the same reason there should be 
provision for the plan and the 
application for assistance to be 
presented in a single document 
and for the adoption of the 
Community support framework and 
grant of assistance to be made 
in a single Commission decision; 
6. Whereas, in accordance with the 
principle of subsidiarity, 
implementation of the forms of 
assistance contained in the 
Community support frameworks 
should be primarily the 
responsibility of the Member 
States; 6. Whereas, in accordance with the 
principle of subsidiarity, and 
without prejudice to the 
Commission's powers, 
particularly its responsibility 
for the management of the 
Community's financial resources, 
implementation of the forms of 
assistance contained in the 
Community support frameworks 
should be primarily the 
responsibility of the Member 
States, which must, however, 
exercise this at the most 
appropriate level of 
decent ra1i zat ion; 
7. Whereas the principle of 
additionality and the criteria 
and procedures for its 
verification should be defined; 7. Whereas the principle of 
additionality and the criteria 
and procedures for its 
verification should be defined; 
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8. Whereas, in order to increase 
the flexibility of Community 
structural assistance, there 
should be provision for 
assistance undertaken at the 
initiative of the Commission in 
the context of Objectives 1, 2 
and 5(b) to concern 
exceptionally areas other than 
those eligible under those 
Objectives; whereas the question 
of cross-border cooperation with 
Community priority regions may 
also be addressed by Phare, 
taking account of complementary 
support under the Community 
Structural Funds; Whereas, in order to increase 
the flexibility of Community 
structural assistance, there 
should be provision for 
assistance undertaken at the 
initiative of the Commission in 
the context of Objectives 1, 2 
and 5(b) to concern 
exceptionally areas other than 
those eligible under those 
Objectives; whereas the question 
of cross-border cooperation with 
Community priority regions may 
also be addressed by Phare, 
taking account of complementary 
support under the Community 
Structural Funds; 
Whereas, in order to minimize 
delays in financial flows, the 
time allowed for the Commission 
to pay financial assistance to 
the Member State and for the 
Member State to pay that 
assistance to the final 
beneficiaries should be laid 
down; Whereas, in order to minimize 
delays in financial flows, the 
time allowed for the Commission 
to pay financial assistance to 
the Member State and for the 
Member State to pay that 
assistance to the final 
beneficiaries should be laid 
down, so that the funds are 
available to the final 
beneficiaries in good time for 
them to carry out their 
measures; 
10. Whereas the role and powers of 
the Monitoring Committees should 
be laid down; whereas, 
furthermore, for reasons of 
increased transparency, it is 
considered appropriate that 
projects benefiting from 
Community assistance should be 
specified when published by 
notice in the Official Journal 
of the European Communities 
under the rules relating to the 
award of public contracts; 10. Whereas the role and powers of 
the Monitoring Committees should 
be laid down; [ 2 
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10a Whereas there should be greater 
transparency in the 
implementation of structural 
assistance; whereas, to that 
end, care should be taken to 
ensure that plans, Community 
support frameworks and measures 
benefiting from assistance are 
accessible to the public in 
accordance with the rules laid 
down in Directive 90/313/EEcf7) 
on the freedom of access to 
information on the environment; 
whereas it is considered 
appropriate that projects 
benefiting from Community 
assistance should be specified 
when published by notice in the 
Official Journal of the European 
Communities under the rules 
relating to the award of public 
contracts; 
11. Whereas assessment is primarily 
the responsibility of the Member 
States; 11. Whereas appraisal and assessment 
are the responsibility of both 
the Member State and the 
Commission in the framework of 
partnership; whereas, in 
addition, to enhance the 
effectiveness and financial 
viability of Community 
assistance, ex-ante appraisal, 
monitoring and ex-post 
assessment should be 
strengthened 
(7) OJ No L 158, 23.6.1990, p. 56. 
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12. Whereas it is appropriate to lay 
down specific transitional 
provisions, including provisions 
to ensure that aid to Member 
States is not interrupted 
pending the establishment of the 
plans and operational programmes 
in accordance with the new 
system and that the grant of 
assistance for projects granted 
assistance before 1 January 1989 
may be finally concluded no 
later than 30 June 1995, 12. Whereas it is appropriate to lay 
down specific transitional 
provisions, including provisions 
to ensure that aid to Member 
States is not interrupted 
pending the establishment of the 
plans and operational programmes 
in accordance with the new 
system [ ], 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 Article 1 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 is 
hereby amended as follows: Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 is 
hereby amended as follows: 
In Article 1, "and the FIFG" is 
inserted after "different 
Funds". 1. In Article 1, "and the FIFG' 
inserted after "different 
Funds". is 
In Article 2, "and the FIFG' 
inserted in the title. xs In Article 2, "and the FIFG' 
inserted in the title. is 
In the first paragraph of 
Article 2, "and the FIFG" is 
inserted after "various Funds" In the first paragraph of 
Article 2, "and thé FIFG" is 
inserted after "various Funds". 
éf 
In the third indent of Article 
2, "integrated operational 
programmes" is replaced by 
"integrated forms of 
assistance". In the third indent of Article 
2, "integrated operational 
programmes" is replaced by 
"integrated forms of 
assistance". 
4a The fourth indent of Article 2 
starts with the words "ex-ante 
appraisal,". 
5. In Article 3(1), "and the FIFG" 
is inserted after "assistance 
from the Funds". 5. In Article 3(1), "and the FIFG" 
is inserted after "assistance 
from the Funds". 
The third indent of Article 3(1) 
is replaced by: 6. The third indent of Article 3(1) 
is replaced by: 
"- from resources from the 
Community budget allocated 
to: "- from resources from the 
Community budget allocated 
in particular to: 
the financial cohesion 
instrument; the financial cohesion 
instrument; 
other action for 
structural purposes; 
accompanying measures for 
the reform of the CAP; other action for 
structural purposes; 
- the framework programmes 
in the area of research 
and technological deve­
lopment ; 
- trans-European networks; 
- economic restructuring of 
central and eastern 
Europe." 
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7. Article 4 is deleted. 7. Article 4 is deleted. 
In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(1), "objectives 1 to 4 
and 5(b)" is replaced by 
"Objectives 1 to 5". 8. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(1), "objectives 1 to 4 
and 5(b)" is replaced by 
"Objectives 1 to 5". 
In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(2), "the development 
of rural areas" is replaced by 
"rural development". 9. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(2), "the development 
of rural areas" is replaced by 
"rural development". 
10. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(2), the text after 
"vocational training measures" 
is replaced by "under Objective 
1 and possibly those in 
connection with Objectives 3 and 
4." 10. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(2), the text after 
"vocational training measures" 
is replaced by "under Objective 
1 and possibly those in 
connection with Objectives 3 and 
4." 
11. The fourth subparagraph of 
Article 5(2) is deleted. 11. The fourth subparagraph of 
Article 5(2) is deleted. 
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12. The fifth subparagraph of 
Article 5(2) is replaced by: 12. The fifth subparagraph of 
Article 5(2) is replaced by: 
"In the plans, Member States 
shall indicate the particulars 
relating to each Fund, including 
the volumes of assistance 
requested. In accordance with 
Articles 8 to 11a of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88, in order to 
expedite the examination of 
applications and the 
implementation of assistance, 
they shall include in their 
plans, according to the 
provisions in the aforementioned 
articles, applications for 
assistance for operational 
programmes and other forms of 
assistance. 
The plan and applications for 
assistance may be submitted in a 
single document." "In the plans, Member States 
shall indicate the particulars 
relating to each Fund, including 
the volumes of assistance 
requested. In order to expedite 
the examination of applications 
and the implementation of 
assistance, they shall include 
in their plans, applications for 
assistance for operational 
programmes and other forms of 
assistance. 
Member States may submit in a 
single document the information 
required in each plan as 
referred to in Articles 8 to 11a 
of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
and the information required 
under Article 14(2)." 
13. In the first paragraph of 
Article 6, "period of between 
three and five years," is 
replaced by "period of three or 
six years. The first programming 
period shall begin on 1 January 
1994." 13. In the first paragraph of 
Article 6, "period of between 
three and five years," is 
replaced by "period of three or 
six years. The first programming 
period shall begin on 1 January 
1994." 
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14. The second paragraph of Article 
6 is replaced by: 
"Plans in respect of Objectives 
1, 3, 4 and 5(a) shall be 
submitted not later than three 
months after the entry into 
force of this Regulation. Plans 
in respect of Objectives 2 and 
5(b) shall be submitted not 
later than three months after 
the establishment of the list of 
eligible areas under the 
Obj ectIves concerned.". 14. The second paragraph of Article 
6 is replaced by: 
"Unless otherwise arranged with 
the Member State, plans in 
respect of Objectives 1, 3, 4 
and 5(a) shall be submitted not 
later than three months after 
the entry into force of this 
Regulation. Plans in respect of 
Objectives 2 and 5(b) shall be 
submitted not later than three 
months after the establishment 
of the list of eligible areas 
under the Objectives 
concerned.". 
15. The third paragraph of Article 6 
is deleted. 15. The third paragraph of Article 6 
is deleted. 
15a Article 7(2) ends as follows: 
"and the Member State's 
economic, social and regional 
policies." 
16. In Article 8(1), "objectives 1 
to 4 and 5(b)" is replaced by 
"Objectives 1 to 5". 16. In Article 8(1), "objectives 1 
to 4 and 5(b)" is replaced by 
"Objectives 1 to 5". 
17. The second subparagraph of 
Article 8(1) is deleted. 17. The second subparagraph of 
Article 8(1) is deleted. 
18. Article 8(2) is replaced by: 18. Article 8(2) is replaced by: 
'2. A Community support 
framework shall cover a 
period of three or six 
years. '2. A Community support 
framework shall cover a 
period of three or six 
years. 
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19. In the first indent of Article 
8(3), "their specific 
objectives, quantified where 
they lend themselves to 
quantification, an ex-ante 
assessment and the expected 
xmpact," is inserted after 
"Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88,". 19. In the first indent of Article 
8(3), "their specific 
objectives, quantified where 
they lend themselves to 
quantification, an ex-ante 
appraisal and the expected 
impact, including with regard to 
employment together with 
information on their consistency 
with the economic, social and 
regional policies of the Member 
State concerned;" is inserted 
after "Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88". 
20. The second indent of Article 
8(3) is replaced by: 20. The second indent of Article 
8(3) is replaced by: 
'- for Objective 1, an outline 
of the assistance which is 
not decided at the same time 
as the Community support 
framework including, for 
operational programmes, 
their specific objectives 
and the main types of 
measure involved;". "- an outline of the assistance 
which is not decided at the 
same time as the Community 
support framework including, 
for operational programmes, 
their specific objectives 
and the main types of 
measure involved;"• 
21. The following indents are 
inserted after the third indent 
of Article 8(3): 21. The following indents are 
inserted after the third indent 
of Article 8(3): 
'- the procedures for 
monitoring and assessment; "- the procedures for 
monitoring and assessment; 
the procedures for verifying 
additionality and an initial 
appraisal of the latter, 
including the transparency 
of the relevant financial 
flows; the procedures for verifying 
additionality and an initial 
appraisal of the latter, 
including the transparency 
of the relevant financial 
flows from the Member States 
to the final beneficiaries; 
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for Objectives 1, 2 and 
5(b), the arrangements for 
associating the environ­
mental authorities in the 
implementation of the 
Community support frame­
work;". for Objectives 1, 2 and 
5(b), the arrangements for 
associating the environ­
mental authorities in the 
implementation of the 
Community support frame­
work; ". 
22. Article 9 is replaced by: 
Article 9 22. Article 9 is replaced by: 
Article 9 
Additionality 
1. In order to achieve a 
genuine economic impact, the 
Structural Funds appro­
priations allocated in each 
Member State to each of the 
objectives under Article 1 
of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 may not replace 
public expenditure on 
structural or comparable 
expenditure undertaken by 
the Member State in all the 
territories eligible under 
an objective. Additionality 
In order to achieve a 
genuine economic impact, the 
Structural Funds and the 
FIFG appropriations 
allocated in each Member 
State to each of the 
Objectives under Article 1 
of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 may not replace 
public expenditure on 
structural or comparable 
expenditure undertaken by 
the Member State in all the 
territories eligible under 
an Objective. 
2. For this purpose, in 
establishing and imple­
menting the Community 
support frameworks, the 
Commission and Member State 
concerned shall ensure that 
the Member State maintains, 
in all the territories 
concerned, its public 
structural or comparable 
assistance at least at the 
same level as in the 
previous programming period 
taking into account, 
however, the macro-economic 
circumstances in which the 
funding takes place 
including the implementation 
of convergence programmes. 2. For this purpose, in 
establishing and imple­
menting the Community 
support frameworks, the 
Commission and Member State 
concerned shall ensure that 
the Member State maintains, 
in all the territories 
concerned, its public 
structural or comparable 
expenditure at least at the 
same level as in the 
previous programming period 
taking into account, 
however, the macro-economic 
circumstances in which the 
funding takes place 
including the implementation 
of convergence programmes. 
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The Commission and Member 
State shall also agree, in 
establishing the Community 
support frameworks, the 
arrangements for verifying 
additionality. The Commission and Member 
State shall also agree, in 
establishing the Community 
support frameworks, the 
arrangements for verifying 
additionality. 
To permit verification of 
the principle of 
additionality, the Member 
State shall provide the 
relevant financial infor­
mation to the Commission at 
the time of the submission 
of the plans and regularly 
during the implementation of 
the Community support 
frameworks." To permit verification of 
the principle of 
additionality, the Member 
State shall provide the 
relevant financial infor­
mation to the Commission 
whenever the latter so 
requests, at the time of the 
submission of the plans and 
regularly during the 
implementation of the 
Community support 
frameworks." 
23. The second subparagraph of 
Article 10(1) is replaced by: 23. The second subparagraph of 
Article 10(1) is replaced by: 
"When adopting its decision on 
the Community support framework, 
the Commission shall also 
approve applications for 
assistance submitted at the same 
time as the plans insofar as 
they include the information 
requested under Article 14(2). 
Adoption of the Community 
support framework and grant of 
assistance may be made in a 
single Commission decision." "When adopting its decision on 
the Community support framework, 
the Commission shall, in 
accordance with Article 14(3), 
also approve applications for 
assistance submitted at the same 
time as the plans insofar as 
they include the information 
requested under Article 14(2). 
Where the Member State submits a 
single programming document 
including all the information 
referred to in the last 
subparagraph of Article 5(2), 
the Commission shall adopt a 
single decision, on the basis of 
a single document, which 
includes both the information 
referred to in Article 8(3) and 
the assistance from the Fund as 
referred to in the last 
subparagraph of Article 14(3).w 
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23a The following sentence is added 
to the first subparagraph of 
Article 10(2): "At the request 
of the European Parliament, the 
Commission shall transmit to it 
this decision and the CSF which 
it approves, for information." 
24. The existing paragraph of 
Article 11 is numbered "1' 24. The existing paragraph of 
Article 11 is numbered "1* 
24a In the new paragraph 1 of 
Article 11 the words "and after 
having informed the European 
Parliament accordingly" are 
added after the words "with the 
procedures provided for in Title 
VIII" 
25. In the new paragraph 1 of 
Article 11, "not covered by the 
plans referred to in Title II" 
is deleted. 25. In the new paragraph 1 of 
Article 11, "not covered by the 
plans referred to in Title II" 
is deleted. 
26. The following subparagraph is 
added to the new paragraph 1 of 
Article 11: 26. The following subparagraph is 
added to the new paragraph 1 of 
Article 11: 
"For operations of transnational 
interest, pursuant to the first 
subparagraph, the Commission may 
invite two or more Member States 
to submit a single application 
for assistance. In response to 
these applications, the 
Commission may approve a single 
grant of assistance for all the 
Member States concerned." "For operations of transnational 
interest, pursuant to the 
previous subparagraph, two or 
more Member States, may, on 
their own initiative or at the 
invitation of the Commission, 
submit a single application for 
assistance. In response to such 
applications, the Commission 
may, in concertation with the 
Member States, adopt a single 
decision granting aid for all 
those Member States." 
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27. The following new paragraph 2 is 
added to Article 11: 27. The following new paragraph 2 is 
added to Article 11: 
For a limited part of the 
funds available, the forms 
of assistance approved under 
paragraph 1 in the context 
of the priority Objectives 
1, 2 and 5(b) may cover 
areas other than those under 
Article 8, 9 and 11a of 
Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88." For a limited part of the 
funds available, the forms 
of assistance approved under 
paragraph 1 in the context 
of the priority Objectives 
1, 2 and 5(b) may cover 
areas other than those under 
Article 8, 9 and 11a of 
Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88." 
28. In Article 12, "which may be 
implemented" is replaced by 
"which shall be implemented", 28. In Article 12, the remainder of 
the sentence after "in the form 
of operational programmes' 
deleted. is 
29. The first subparagraph of 
Article 13(1) is replaced by: 
"1. At the initiative of a 
Member State or of the 
Commission pursuant to 
Article 11, in agreement 
with the Member State 
concerned, assistance shall 
be implemented in the form 
of an integrated approach 
if:". 29. The first subparagraph of 
Article 13(1) is replaced by: 
"1. At the initiative of a 
Member State or of the 
Commission pursuant to 
Article 11, in agreement 
with the Member State 
concerned, assistance shall 
be implemented in the form 
of an integrated approach 
if:". 
30. In point (c) of Article 13(1), 
"programme" is replaced by 
"assistance". 30. In point (c) of Article 13(1), 
"programme" is replaced by 
"assistance". 
31. In Article 13(2), "in 
particular" is inserted after 
"considered". 31. In Article 13(2), "in 
particular" is inserted after 
"considered". 
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32. In Article 14(1), "and the FIFG' 
is inserted after "the 
Structural Funds". 32. Article 14(1) reads as follows: 
"1. Applications for assistance 
from the Structural Funds 
and the FIFG, not Including 
technical assistance 
measures as referred to in 
Article 5(2)(a) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
and undertaken on the 
Commission's initiative, 
shall be prepared by the 
Member State or the 
competent national, 
regional, local or other 
authorities designated by 
the Member States and shall 
be submitted to the 
Commission by the Member 
State or by any body it may 
designate to do so. Each 
application shall relate 
chiefly to the forms of 
assistance provided for in 
Article 5 of the above-
mentioned Regulation." 
33. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 14(1): 33. [ ] 
"Applications for assistance in 
the form referred to in Article 
5(2)(e) of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 may also be submitted by 
any individual or public or 
private body according to the 
rules referred to in the 
provisions laid down pursuant to 
Article 3(4) of that 
Regulation." 
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34. In Article 14(2), ", where this 
is not already included in the 
plans," is inserted after "in 
order to assess them". 34. In Article 14(2), ", where this 
is not already included in the 
plans," is inserted after "in 
order to assess them". 
35. In Article 14(2), "including an 
appraisal of the medium-term 
economic and social benefits 
commensurate with the resources 
deployed" is added after 
"specific objectives". 35. In Article 14(2), a new sentence 
beginning as follows: 
"Applications shall also include 
the results of the ex-ante 
appraisal of the medium-term 
economic and social benefits of 
the measure commensurate with 
the resources to be deployed," 
is added after "specific 
objectives". 
36. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 14(3), "and the FIFG" is 
inserted after "assistance from 
the Funds". 36. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 14(3), "and the FIFG" is 
inserted after "assistance from 
the Funds". 
37. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 14(3), "the financing of 
an operational programme" is 
replaced by "the financing of 
assistance, including assistance 
established". 37. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 14(3), "the financing of 
an operational programme" is 
replaced by "the financing of 
assistance, including assistance 
established". 
38. The last sentence of the second 
subparagraph of Article 14(3) is 
deleted. 38. The last sentence of the second 
subparagraph of Article 14(3) is 
deleted. 
39. In Article 15(1), "Objectives 1 
to 4 and 5(b)" is replaced by 
"Objectives 1 to 5". 39. In Article 15(1), "Objectives 1 
to 4 and 5(b)" is replaced by 
"Objectives 1 to 5". 
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40. The first subparagraph of 
Article 15(2) is replaced by: 
"2. Except as provided for in 
Article 33 of this 
Regulation, expenditure may 
not be considered eligible 
for assistance from the 
Funds if incurred before the 
date on which the 
corresponding application 
reaches the Commission. 40. The first subparagraph of 
Article 15(2) is replaced by: 
"2. Except as provided for in 
Article 33 of this 
Regulation, expenditure may 
not be considered eligible 
for assistance from the 
Funds if incurred before the 
date on which the 
corresponding application 
reaches the Commission. 
41. The second subparagraph of 
Article 15(2) is deleted. 41. The second subparagraph of 
Article 15(2) is deleted. 
42. In Article 16(2), "whose' 
replaces "if the". 42. In Article 16(2), "whose' 
replaces "if the". 
43. In Article 16(2), "ECU 15 
million" is replaced by "ECU 25 
million" and "ECU 10 million" is 
replaced by "ECU 20 million". 43. In Article 16(2), "ECU 15 
million" is replaced by "ECU 25 
million" and "ECU 10 million" is 
replaced by "ECU 15 million". 
44. The second subparagraph of 
Article 16(2) is deleted. 44. The second subparagraph of 
Article 16(2) is deleted. 
45. Article 16(4) is deleted. 45. Article 16(4) is deleted. 
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46. In the first paragraph of 
Article 17(1), "the rate of 
contribution by the Funds to the 
financing of measures covered by 
Objectives 1 to 4 and 5(b) shall 
be laid down" is replaced by 
"the contribution of the Funds 
to the financing of measures 
covered by Objectives 1 to 5 
shall be laid down". 46. In the first paragraph of 
Article 17(1), "the rate of 
contribution by the Funds to the 
financing of measures covered by 
Objectives 1 to 4 and 5(b) shall 
be laid down" is replaced by 
"the contribution of the Funds 
to the financing of measures 
covered by Objectives 1 to 5 
shall be laid down". 
47. The second subparagraph of 
Article 17(1) is deleted. 47. The second subparagraph of 
Article 17(1) is deleted. 
48. In Article 17(2), "shall be 
fixed as a percentage and" is 
deleted. 48. In Article 17(2), "shall be 
fixed as a percentage and" is 
deleted. 
49. In Article 17(4), "The rates of 
contribution for individual 
measures forming part of 
operational programmes may be 
differentiated" is replaced by 
"The contribution of the Funds 
for individual measures forming 
part of operational programmes 
may be differentiated". 49. In Article 17(4), "The rates of 
contribution for individual 
measures forming part of 
operational programmes may be 
differentiated" is replaced by 
"The contribution of the Funds 
for individual measures forming 
part of operational programmes 
may be differentiated". 
50. In Article 18, "the rates of 
contribution from the Funds 
established" is replaced by "the 
contribution from the Funds 
established". 50. In Article 18, "the rates of 
contribution from the Funds 
established" is replaced by ' 
contribution from the Funds 
established". the 
51. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 20(2), "and subject to 
the provisions of paragraph 3" 
is added after "as a general 
rule". 51. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 20(2), "and subject to 
the provisions of paragraph 3" 
is added after "as a general 
rule". 
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52. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 20(2), "initial or 
revised" is added after "based 
on the". 52. In the second subparagraph of 
Article 20(2), "initial or 
revised" is added after "based 
on the". 
53. In Article 20(3), "or, subject 
to available funding, where the 
Community assistance granted 1B 
less than ECU 40 million" is 
inserted after "less than two 
years". 53. In Article 20(3), "or, subject 
to available funding, where the 
Community assistance granted is 
less than ECU 40 million" is 
inserted after "less than two 
years". 
54. In Article 21(1), "the authority 
designated" is replaced by "the 
authority or body designated". 54. In Article 21(1), "the authority 
designated" is replaced by "the 
national, regional or local 
authority or body designated". 
55. In Article 21(1), "as a general 
rule within two months from 
receipt of an acceptable 
application." is added after 
"application submitted through 
the Member State concerned". 55. In Article 21(1), "as a general 
rule within two months from 
receipt of an acceptable 
application." is added after 
"application submitted through 
the Member State concerned". 
56. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 21(3): 56. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 21(3): 
"The payments shall be made to 
the final beneficiaries without 
any reduction or retention that 
could reduce the amount of 
financial assistance granted to 
them." "The payments shall be made to 
the final beneficiaries without 
any reduction or retention that 
could reduce the amount of 
financial assistance to which 
they are entitled." 
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57. In the first indent of Article 
21(4), "the designated 
authority" is replaced by "the 
designated authority or body". 57. In the first indent of Article 
21(4), "the designated 
authority" is replaced by "the 
designated authority or body". 
58. In Article 21(5), "and as a 
general rule within three months 
from receipt of the 
appropriations by the Member 
State" is added. 
59. Article 21(6) is deleted. 58. In Article 21(5), "and as a 
general rule within three months 
from receipt of the 
appropriations by the Member 
State and provided that the 
latter considers the application 
of the beneficiaries to be 
admissible" is added. 
59 Article 21(6) is deleted and 
paragraph 7 is renumbered 
paragraph 6. 
60. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 22(1), ". In compliance 
with the provisions of the 
Financial Regulation and" is 
deleted. 60. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 22(1), ". In compliance 
with the provisions of the 
Financial Regulation and" is 
deleted. 
61. In the first paragraph of 
Article 23, "in implementing the 
operations" is inserted after 
"Member States shall take the 
necessary measures". 61. In the first paragraph of 
Article 23, "in implementing the 
operations" is inserted after 
"Member States shall take the 
necessary measures". 
62. In the third indent of Article 
23(1), "For global loans as well 
as operations undertaken in 
accordance with the second 
subparagraph of Article 14(1), 
the intermediary, individual or 
body concerned may, with the 
agreement of the Commission, 
take up a bank guarantee or 
other insurance covering this 
risk." is added. 62. In the third indent of Article 
23(1), "For global grants the 
intermediary may, with the 
agreement of the Member State 
concerned, take up a bank 
guarantee or other insurance 
covering this risk." is added. 
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63. The second subparagraph of 
Article 23(1) is replaced by: 
"Member States shall inform the 
Commission of the measures taken 
for those purposes and, in 
particular, the description of 
the management and control 
systems established to ensure 
the efficient implementation of 
operations. They shall inform 
the Commission of the progress 
of administrative and judicial 
proceedings." 63. The second subparagraph of 
Article 23(1) is replaced by: 
"Member States shall inform the 
Commission of the measures taken 
for those purposes and, in 
particular, the description of 
the management and control 
systems established to ensure 
the efficient implementation of 
operations. They shall regularly 
inform the Commission of the 
progress of administrative and 
judicial proceedings." 
64. The third subparagraph of 
Article 23(1) is replaced by: 
Member States shall keep and 
make available to the Commission 
any appropriate national control 
reports on the measures included 
in the programmes or other 
operations concerned. 64. The third subparagraph of 
Article 23(1) is replaced by: 
"Member States shall keep and 
make available to the Commission 
any appropriate national control 
reports on the measures included 
in the programmes or other 
operations concerned." 
65. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 23(1): 
As soon as this Regulation 
enters into force the Commission 
shall draw up detailed 
arrangements for implementation 
of this paragraph in accordance 
with the procedures referred to 
in Title VIII. 65. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 23(1): 
"As soon as this Regulation 
enters into force the Commission 
shall draw up detailed 
arrangements for implementation 
of this paragraph in accordance 
with the procedures referred to 
in Title VIII and inform the 
European Parliament thereof." 
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65a "and management and inspection 
arrangements" is added to the 
first subparagraph of 
Article 23(2). 
65b In Article 23(3) "regarding 
expenditure on the operation" is 
replaced by "regarding 
expenditure and checks on the 
operation". 
65c In Article 24(1), "or none of 
it" is added after appears to 
justify only part of the 
assistance allocated". 
66. In Article 24(2), "an 
irregularity and in particular a 
significant change" is replaced 
by "an irregularity or a 
significant change". 66. In Article 24(2), "an 
irregularity and in particular a 
significant change" is replaced 
by "an irregularity or a 
significant change". 
67. In Article 24(3), "may be 
charged" is replaced by "shall 
be charged". 67. In Article 24(3), "may be 
charged" is replaced by "shall 
be charged". 
68. The second subparagraph of 
Article 25(1) is deleted. 68. The second subparagraph of 
Article 25(1) is deleted. 
69. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 25(2), ", and to the 
structural and socioeconomic 
situation in the countries where 
the assistance is to be 
provided" is deleted. 69. The first indent of Article 
25(2) reads as follows: "the 
stage reached in the operation 
and the goals to be attained 
within a given timespan;". 
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70. Article 25(5) is replaced by: 70. Article 25(5) is replaced by: 
'5. The Monitoring Committee 
•hall, if necessary, without 
modifying the total amount 
of the Community contri­
bution approved and within 
harmonized limits for each 
objective to be agreed in 
the framework of the 
partnership, adjust the 
procedure for granting 
assistance as initially 
approved as well as the 
financing plan envisaged. 
Other amendments required 
which exceed these limits 
shall be decided by the 
Commission after the 
Monitoring Committee has 
delivered its opinion." '5. The Monitoring Committee 
shall, if necessary, without 
modifying the total amount 
of the Community contri­
bution approved and within 
harmonized limits for each 
Objective, adjust the 
arrangements for granting 
assistance as Initially 
approved as well as, within 
the limits of available 
funds and budgetary rules, 
the financing plan 
envisaged, including any 
transfers between Community 
funding sources and 
resulting amendments in 
financing rates. The above-
mentioned harmonized limits 
for each Objective shall be 
established by the 
Commission in accordance 
with the procedure laid down 
in Title VIII and included 
in the Community support 
frameworks. 
Amendments shall be notified 
immediately to the 
Commission and the Member 
State concerned. They shall 
apply as soon as the 
Commission and the Member 
State concerned have 
confirmed them, within 
twenty working days of the 
date of receipt of the said 
notification, as confirmed 
by the Commission. 
Other amendments required which 
exceed these limits shall be 
decided by the Commission after 
the Monitoring Committee has 
delivered its opinion." 
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71. The following subparagraph is 
added to Article 25(6): 
"For this purpose, in the 
context of the application of 
Community rules on the award of 
public contracts, notices sent 
for publication in the Official 
Journal of the European 
Communities shall specify those 
projects benefiting from 
Community assistance." 71. The following is added to 
Article 25(6): 
"For this purpose, in the 
context of the application of 
Community rules on the award of 
public contracts, notices sent 
for publication in the Official 
Journal of the European 
Communities shall specify those 
projects in respect of which 
Community assistance has been 
applied for or granted." 
72. Article 25(7) is replaced by: 
"7. Wherever this Regulation or 
the Regulations referred to 
in Article 3(4) and at 
Article 3a of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 provide for 
the Commission to determine 
detailed arrangements for 
implementation, the precise 
details which are adopted 
shall be notified to the 
Member States and published 
in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities." 72. Article 25(7) is replaced by: 
"7. Wherever this Regulation or 
the Regulations referred to 
in Article 3(4) and at 
Article 3a of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 provide for 
the Commission to determine 
detailed arrangements for 
implementation, the precise 
details which are adopted 
shall be notified to the 
Member States and published 
in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities." 
73. The first sentence of Article 
26(1) is replaced by: 
"Assessment shall in the first 
instance be the responsibility 
of the Member States and be 
carried out within the framework 
of the partnership." 73. The title of Article 26(1) is 
replaced by "Appraisal and 
assessment". 
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74. In the second sentence of 
Article 26(1), ", where 
appropriate," is deleted. 74. Article 26(1) is replaced by the 
following: 
"1. Appraisal and assessment 
shall be the responsibility 
of the Member States and the 
Commission within the 
framework of partnership. 
The competent authorities in 
the member States shall 
contribute in such a way as 
to ensure that appraisal and 
assessment can be carried 
out in the most effective 
manner. In this connection, 
appraisal and assessment 
shall make use of the 
various particulars hat the 
monitoring arrangements can 
yield in order to gauge the 
socioeconomic impact of the 
operat ion s, where 
appropriate in close 
association with the 
Monitoring Committees." 
75. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 26(2), "Ex ante and ex 
post" is replaced by 
"Continuous". 75 Article 26(2), is replaced by 
the following: 
"1. In order to ensure the 
effectiveness of Community 
assistance, structural 
measures shall be the 
subject of ex-ante 
appraisal, monitoring and 
ex-post assessment. 
Effectiveness shall be 
measured at three levels: 
- their overall impact on 
the objectives set out in 
Article 130a of the 
Treaty, and in particular 
the strengthening of the 
economic and social 
cohesion of the Community; 
the impact of operations 
proposed in the plans and 
implemented under each 
Community support 
framework; 
- the impact of individual 
operations (programmes, 
etc.). 
Appraisal and assessment 
shall, according to the 
circumstances, be carried 
out by contrasting the goals 
with the results obtained, 
where applicable, and by 
reference to macroeconomic 
and sectoral indicators 
based on regional or 
national statistics, to 
information yielded by 
descriptive and analytical 
studies and to qualitative 
analyses. 
Appraisal and assessment 
shall take account of the 
socioeconomic benefits 
expected or achieved 
commensurate with the 
resources deployed, 
conformity with Community 
policy and rules as referred 
to in Article 7(1) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
and the conditions in which 
the measures are 
implemented." 
75a In Article 26(3) "appraisals 
and" is added after "take into 
account the findings of". 
75b In Article 26(4), "appraisal 
and" is added before "assessment 
principle and procedures". 
75c In Article 26(5), "appraisals 
and" is added after "The results 
of the". 
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76. In Article 26(5), "the annual 
report pursuant" is replaced by 
"the annual report and the 
three-yearly report pursuant". 76. In Article 26(5), "the annual 
report pursuant" is replaced by 
"the annual report and the 
three-yearly report pursuant". 
76a In the forth subparagraph of 
Article 28, "relating to the 
guidelines for action in 
connection with Objectives 3 
4," are deleted. and 
77. The title of Article 29 is 
replaced by "Committee on 
Agricultural Structures and 
Rural Development and Standing 
Committee on the Fishing 
Industry". 77. The title of Article 29 is 
replaced by "Committee on 
Agricultural Structures and 
Rural Development and Standing 
Committee on the Fishing 
Industry". 
78. The first paragraph of Article 
29 is numbered "1". 78. The first paragraph of Article 
29 is numbered "1". 
79. In the fifth subparagraph of the 
new paragraph 1 of Article 29, 
the indents are replaced by: 79. In the fifth subparagraph of the 
new paragraph 1 of Article 29, 
the indents are replaced by: 
»- relating to Community 
support frameworks for the 
speeding-up of the 
adjustment of agricultural 
structures under Objective 
5(a); relating to Community 
support frameworks for the 
speeding-up of the 
adjustment of agricultural 
structures under Objective 
5(a); 
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relating to the esta­
blishment of the list of 
areas eligible under 
Objective 5(b) as well as to 
Community support frameworks 
under this Objective." relating to the esta­
blishment of the list of 
areas eligible under 
Objective 5(b) as well as to 
Community support frameworks 
under this Objective." 
80. The following subparagraph is 
inserted after the fifth 
subparagraph of the new 
paragraph 1 of Article 29: 80. The following subparagraph is 
inserted after the fifth 
subparagraph of the new 
paragraph 1 of Article 29: 
"The Committee shall also be 
consulted on operations con­
cerning agricultural structures 
and rural development included 
in the draft Commission 
decisions relating to the 
Community support frameworks for 
the Objective 1 regions." "The Committee shall also be 
consulted on operations con­
cerning agricultural structures 
and rural development included 
in the draft Commission 
decisions relating to the 
Community support frameworks for 
the Objective 1 regions." 
81. In the sixth subparagraph of the 
new paragraph 1 of Article 29, 
"provided for in this Article" 
is replaced by "provided for in 
this paragraph". 81. In the sixth subparagraph of the 
new paragraph 1 of Article 29, 
"provided for in this Article" 
is replaced by "provided for in 
this paragraph". 
82. In the seventh subparagraph of 
Article 29 "and paragraph 2 of 
this Article" is inserted after 
"Articles 27 and 28". 82. In the seventh subparagraph of 
Article 29 "and paragraph 2 of 
this Article" is inserted after 
"Articles 27 and 28". 
83. The following paragraph 2 is 
added to Article 29: 83. The following paragraph 2 is 
added to Article 29: 
'2. The provisions detailing the 
operation of the Standing 
Committee on the Fishing 
Industry shall be laid down 
in accordance with the 
provisions laid down 
pursuant to the first 
paragraph of Article 3a of 
Regulation No 2052/88." The provisions detailing the 
operation of the Standing 
Committee on the Fishing 
Industry shall be laid down 
in accordance with the 
provisions laid down 
pursuant to the first 
paragraph of Article 3a of 
Regulation No 2052/88." 
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84. The second sentence of the first 
subparagraph of Article 30(1) is 
replaced by: 
"It shall seek the opinion of 
the appropriate Committees on 
their proposals to Member States 
referred to in the first 
paragraph of Article 11, and may 
seek the opinion of the 
Committees on any matter 
relating to assistance 
operations under the Funds, 
other than those provided for in 
this Title." 84. The second sentence of the first 
subparagraph of Article 30(1) is 
replaced by: 
"It shall seek the opinion of 
the appropriate Committees on 
their proposals to Member States 
referred to in the first 
paragraph of Article 11, and may 
seek the opinion of the 
Committees on any matter 
relating to assistance 
operations under the Funds, 
other than those provided for in 
this Title." 
85. In Article 31(1), "the first 
paragraph of" is added after 
"referred to in". 85. Article 31(l; 
following: is replaced by the 
'1. The annual reports referred to 
in the first subparagraph of 
Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 shall review, inter 
alia: 
the efforts deployed under 
all the Funds, the EIB and 
the other existing financial 
instruments in support of 
the priority Objectives 
referred to in Article 1 of 
the aforementioned 
Regulation; 
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the activities of each Fund, 
the utilization of their 
budgetary resources and the 
concentration of assistance 
within the meaning of 
Article 12 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88, and the 
deployment of the other 
financial instruments for 
which the Commission has 
responsibility and where 
their resources have been 
concentrated; these reviews 
shall include an annual 
breakdown by Member State of 
appropriations committed and 
appropriations paid out in 
respect of each Fund and the 
FIFG, together with the 
Community initiatives and 
technical assistance; 
the coordination of 
assistance provided by the 
Funds between themselves and 
with the assistance granted 
by the EIB and the other 
existing financial 
instruments; 
the results of the 
appraisal, monitoring and 
assessment referred to in 
Article 26, Indicating any 
changes made to operations, 
and an assessment of the 
compatibility of Fund 
operations with Community 
policies, including those on 
environmental protection, 
competition and public 
procurement; 
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the results of controls 
carried out, indicating the 
number and financial volume 
of irregularities detected 
and the lessons to be drawn 
from these controls; 
the results of analysis of 
the impact of Community 
assistance and policies as 
compared with the Objectives 
listed in Article 1 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
and in particular their 
impact on the socioeconomic 
development of the regions; 
information on the opinions 
of the Committees delivered 
in accordance with Title 
VIII; 
an analysis of the follow-up 
to recommendations and 
comments made by the 
European Parliament in its 
opinion on the previous 
year's annual report." 
86. Article 31(3) is replaced by: 86. Article 31(3) is replaced by: 
"3. The three-yearly report "3. The three-yearly report 
referred to in the third referred to in the third 
subparagraph of Article 16 subparagraph of Article 16 
of Regulation (EEC) No of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 shall review in 2052/88 shall review in 
particular: particular: 
- progress made in achieving - progress made in achieving 
economic and social economic and social 
cohesion; cohesion; 
«v^ 
the role of the Structural 
Funds, the FIFG, the 
financial instrument for 
cohesion, the EIB and 
other financial instru­
ments as well as the 
impact of other Community 
policies in the completion 
of this process; the role of the Structural 
Funds, the FIFG, the 
financial instrument for 
cohesion, the EIB and 
other financial instru­
ments as well as the 
impact of other Community 
policies in the completion 
of this process; 
the measures which need to 
be taken in order to 
strengthen economic and 
social cohesion." the measures which need to 
be taken in order to 
strengthen economic and 
social cohesion." 
87. Article 32(1) becomes Article 
32(2) and the following new 
paragraph 1 is inserted: 87. Article 32(1) becomes Article 
32(2) and the following new 
paragraph 1 is inserted: 
Member States shall ensure 
that adequate publicity is 
given to the plans referred 
to in Article 5(1) before 
their submission to the 
Commission." '1. Member States shall ensure 
that adequate publicity is 
given to the plans referred 
to in Article 5(1), where 
possible before their 
submission to the 
Commission." 
87a The following is added to the 
new paragraph 2 of Article 32: 
"Once this Regulation has come 
into force, the Commission shall 
draw up detailed arrangements 
for information and publicity 
concerning assistance from the 
Funds and the FIFG, shall inform 
the European Parliament thereof 
and shall publish them in the 
Official Journal of the European 
Communities. 
88. Article 33(1) is deleted. 88. Article 33(1) is deleted. 
89. Article 33(2) to (5) is replaced 
by: 
"2. In drawing up Community 
support frameworks, the 
Commission shall take 
account of any operation 
already approved by the 
Council or by the Commission 
before the entry into force 
of this Regulation and 
having financial reper­
cussions during the period 
covered by those support 
frameworks. These 
operations shall not be 
subject to compliance with 
Article 15(2). 89. Article 33(2) to (5) is replaced 
by: 
"2. In drawing up Community 
support frameworks, the 
Commission shall take 
account of any operation 
already approved by the 
Council or by the Commission 
before the entry into force 
of this Regulation and 
having financial reper­
cussions during the period 
covered by those support 
frameworks. These 
operations shall not be 
subject to compliance with 
Article 15(2). 
3. Notwithstanding Article 
15(2), pending the adoption 
of the Community support 
frameworks covering the 
period from 1 January 1994, 
requests for expenditure 
received by the Commission 
before 31 March 1994 and 
fulfilling all the con­
ditions under Article 14(2) 
may be regarded as eligible 
for Community assistance 
from 1 January 1994. 3. Notwithstanding Article 
15(2), requests for 
expenditure received by the 
Commission before 31 March 
1994 and fulfilling all the 
conditions under 
Article 14(2) may be 
regarded as eligible for 
Community assistance from 1 
January 1994. 
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For expenditure on Objective 
5(a) operations approved 
before the entry into force 
of this Regulation without 
budgetary commitment the 
programming provisions and 
the financial provisions 
under Articles 20 and 21 
shall apply from 1 January 
1994. For expenditure on Objective 
5(a) operations approved 
before the entry into force 
of this Regulation without 
budgetary commitment the 
programming provisions and 
the financial provisions 
under Articles 20 and 21 
shall apply from 1 January 
1994. 
Sums committed in respect of 
grants of assistance for 
projects decided by the 
Commission before 1 January 
1989 with respect to the 
Structural Funds, and for 
which the Commission had not 
received a final payment 
request before 31 December 
1994 shall be automatically 
decommitted by the 
Commission by 30 June 1995 
at the latest." [ ] 
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Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at 
For the Council 

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Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No .../. SYN 457 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 
of 19 December 1988 
laying down provisions for xmplementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the 
European Regional Development Fund 
(ERDF Regulation) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 
130e thereof, Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 
130e thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from 
the Commission(l), Having regard to the proposal from 
the Commission(*), 
In cooperation with the European 
Parliament(2), In cooperation with the European 
Parliament(2), 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee(3), Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee(3), 
(1) ... 
(2) ... 
(3) ... 
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1. Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No .../93 of ... 1993<4) amends 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 
24 June 1988 on the tasks of the 
Structural Funds and their 
effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instru­
ments^); whereas Council 
Regulation (EEC) No .../93, of 
... 1993(6) amends Regulation 
(EEC) No 4253/88 laying down 
provisions for xmplementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as 
regards the coordination of the 
activities of the different 
Structural Funds between 
themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instru­
ments (7); whereas Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 
19 December 1988 should 
therefore also be amended(8); 1. Whereas Council Regulation 
(EEC) No .../93 of ... 
1993(4)amends Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 
1988 on the tasks of the 
Structural Funds and their 
effectiveness and on 
coordination of their acti­
vities between themselves and 
with the operations of the 
European Investment Bank and 
the other existing financial 
instruments^5); whereas Coun­
cil Regulation (EEC) No .../93, 
of ... 1993(6) amends 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 
laying down provisions for 
implementing Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 as regards the 
coordination of the activities 
of the different Structural 
Funds between themselves and 
with the operations of the 
European Investment Bank and 
the other existing financial 
instruments (7 ); whereas 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 
4254/88 of 19 December 1988 
should therefore also be 
amended(8); 
(4) 
(5) 
(6) 
(7) 
(8) OJ No L 185, 15.07.1988, p.9. 
OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p.l. 
OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p.15. 
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Whereas Article 3(1) of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 in 
the regions concerned by 
Objective 1, extends the scope 
of the ERDF to investment in the 
fields of education and health; 
whereas the contribution of ERDF 
assistance to the establishment 
and development of trans-
European networks in the areas 
of transport, télécommunications 
and energy infrastructures and 
as well as to the establishment 
of more favourable conditions, 
particularly in the Objective 1 
regions, for the implementation 
of the multiannual framework 
programmes in the field of 
research and technological 
development should be specified; 
whereas according to Article 7 
of Regulation (EEC) No .../.. 
establishing the cohesion 
financial instrument, a project 
may not benefit simultaneously 
from the Fund and from the ERDF; 2. Whereas Article 3(1) of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 in 
the regions concerned by 
Objective 1, extends the scope 
of the ERDF to investment in the 
fields of education and health; 
whereas the contribution of ERDF 
assistance, as part of its 
regional development role, to 
the establishment and 
development of regional and 
trans-European networks in the 
areas of transport, 
telecommunications and energy 
infrastructures and as well as 
to the establishment of more 
favourable conditions, 
particularly in the Objective 1 
regions, and to an increase in 
the facilities in the regions in 
the field of research and 
technological development with a 
view to enabling them to better 
participate in the Community's 
multiannual Framework Programmes 
should be specified; whereas 
according to Article 7 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 792/93 of 30 
March 1993(*> establishing the 
cohesion financial instrument, a 
project may not benefit 
simultaneously from the Fund and 
from the ERDF; 
2a. Whereas the principles and 
objectives of sustainable 
development are set out in the 
Community programme of policy 
and action in relation to the 
environment and sustainable 
development as laid down in the 
Council Resolution of 
1 February 1993(9*T 
(9) OJ No L 79, 1.4.1993, p. 74. 
(9a) OJ No C 138, 17.5.1993, p. 1. 
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3. Whereas the regional partnership 
should be strengthened by 
including the economic and 
social partners, in accordance 
with Article 4 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; 3. Whereas the regional partnership 
should be strengthened by 
including the economic and 
social partners, in accordance 
with Article 4 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; 
4. Whereas in order to increase the 
effectiveness of regional 
policies there should be 
increased flexibility in the 
implementation of the 
Community's regional assistance 
particularly by extending the 
forms of assistance which may 
apply to Community initiatives; 4. Whereas in order to increase the 
effectiveness of regional 
policies there should be 
increased flexibility in the 
implementation of the 
Community's regional assistance 
particularly by extending the 
forms of assistance which may 
apply to Community initiatives; 
5. Whereas Article 12 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
provides for allocations per 
Member State for each of the 
Objectives 1 to 4 and 5(b) of 
the commitment appropriations of 
the Structural Funds; whereas, 
in consequence, the last 
subparagraph of Article 3(2) and 
Article 13 of Council Regulation 
(EEC) No 4025/88 may be deleted; 5. Whereas Article 12 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
provides for allocations per 
Member State for each of the 
Objectives 1 to 4 and 5(b) of 
the commitment appropriations of 
the Structural Funds; whereas, 
in consequence, the last 
subparagraph of Article 3(2) and 
Article 13 of Council Regulation 
(EEC) No 4025/88 may be deleted; 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 Article 1 
Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 is 
hereby amended as follows: 
1. The first indent of point (b) of 
Article 1 is replaced by: Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 is 
hereby amended as follows: 
1. The first indent of point (b) of 
Article 1 is replaced by: 
^AJDA— 
in the regions designated 
under objective 1, 
investment contributing to 
increasing economic poten­
tial, development, struc­
tural adjustment of these 
regions as well as that 
contributing to the 
establishment and deve­
lopment of trans-European 
networks in the areas of 
transport, tele­
communications and energy 
infrastructures;" in the regions designated 
under Objective 1, 
investment contributing to 
increasing economic poten­
tial, development, struc­
tural adjustment of these 
regions including that 
contributing to the 
establishment and deve­
lopment of trans-European 
networks in the areas of 
transport, tele­
communications and energy 
infrastructures;" 
Points (d) and (e) of Article 1 
become points (g) and (h). 2. Points (d) and (e) of Article 1 
become points (g) and (h). 
The following new point (d) is 
added to Article 1: The following new point (d) is 
added to Article 1: 
(d) in the regions designated 
under Objective 1, and 
particularly in areas where 
the need is demonstrated, 
investment in the fields of 
health and education 
contributing to their 
structural adjustment;". (d) in the regions designated 
under Objective 1, and 
particularly in areas where 
the need is demonstrated, 
investment in the fields of 
health and education 
contributing to their 
structural adjustment;". 
The following new point (e) is 
added to Article 1: The following new point (e) is 
added to Article It 
(e) measures in the field of 
research and technological 
development, including 
those contributing to the 
implementation of the 
Community's multiannual 
framework programmes; apart 
from, however, measures 
linked to the labour market 
and the development of 
human resources'*. (e) measures contributing to 
regional development in the 
field of research and 
technological development, 
apart from, however, 
measures linked to the 
labour market and the 
development of human 
resources". 
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4a. Point (f) in Article 1 is 
replaced by the following: 
"(f) productive investment and 
Investment aimed at 
environmental protection in 
accordance with the 
principles of sustainable 
development where such 
Investment is linked to 
regional development; 
4b. Point (h) in Article 1 is 
replaced by the following: 
"(h) the preparatory, ex-ante 
appraisal, monitoring and 
ex-post assessment measures 
referred to in Article 7." 
The second subparagraph of 
Article 2(2) is deleted. 5. The second subparagraph of 
Article 2(2) is deleted. 
In the fourth subparagraph of 
Article 2(2) "for a period of 
five years" is replaced by "for 
a period of six years". 6. In the fourth subparagraph of 
Article 2(2) "for a period of 
five years" is replaced by "for 
a period of six years". 
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7. In the fourth subparagraph of 
Article 2(2) the last sentence 
is deleted. 7. In the fourth subparagraph of 
Article 2(2) the last sentence 
shall read as follows: 
"The data relating to the fifth 
and sixth years may be supplied 
on an indicative basis." 
8. The second subparagraph of 
Article 2(3) is deleted. 8. The second subparagraph of 
Article 2(3) is deleted. 
8a. In the third subparagraph of 
Article 2(3) the phrase "or 
other authorities" is replaced 
by "or other authorities or 
bodies designated by them". 
8b. In Article 3(1) the words "or 
other types of assistance such 
as those referred to in Article 
5(2) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88" are added after 
"regional operational 
programmes". 
8c. At the end of the first 
subparagraph of Article 3(2), 
the words "and Article 11 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88" are 
added. 
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9. In the third subparagraph of 
Article 3(2) "to establish 
operational programmes" is 
replaced by "to establish 
requests for assistance." 9. The third subparagraph of 
Article 3(2) is replaced by the 
following: 
"When they are undertaken on the 
initiative of the Commission, 
the Commission, after consulting 
the Committee referred to in 
Article 27 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88 and after notifying 
the European Parliament, shall 
lay down the guidelines and 
invite the Member States 
concerned to establish requests 
for assistance. It shall order 
their publication in the 
Official Journal of the European 
Communities." 
10. The last subparagraph of Article 
3(2) is deleted. 10. The last subparagraph of Article 
3(2) is deleted. 
10a. In the first subparagraph of 
Article 5(1) the words 
"following details" are 
10b. replaced by "the information 
set out below. 
The following text is added 
to the fist subparagraph of 
Article 5(1): 
"However, in the case of 
projects forming part of an 
operational programme, the 
information may be sent to the 
Commission at a later date but 
before the starting date of each 
project at the latest. 
The information shall cover:" 
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11. The following paragraph 3 is 
added to Article 6: 11. The following paragraph 3 is 
added to Article 6: 
"3. In accordance with the third 
subparagraph of Article 5(5) 
of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88, global grants may 
be undertaken on the 
initiative of the Member 
States or of the Commission, 
in agreement with the Member 
State concerned. Commission 
initiatives in the framework 
of the tasks assigned to the 
ERDF by Article 3(1) of the 
said Regulation shall 
concern the objectives 
referred to at Article 3(2) 
of this Regulation." '3. In accordance with the third 
subparagraph of Article 5(5) 
of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88, global grants may 
be undertaken on the 
initiative of the Member 
States or of the Commission, 
in agreement with the Member 
State concerned. Commission 
initiatives in the framework 
of the tasks assigned to the 
ERDF by Article 3(1) of the 
said Regulation shall 
concern the objectives 
referred to at Article 3(2) 
of this Regulation." 
11a. 
lib. The title of Article 7 is 
amended as follows: 
"Preparatory, appraisal, 
monitoring and assessment 
measures". 
In point 1 of Article 7 the 
phrase "preparatory, 
accompanying and assessment 
measures necessary" is 
replaced by "preparatory, 
ex-ante appraisal, 
monitoring and ex-post 
assessment measures 
necessary' 
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lie Article 7(2) is replaced by the 
following: 
"Measures carried out on the 
Commission's initiative may, in 
exceptional circumstances, be 
financed by the ERDF at a rate 
of 100%; [ ] those carried out 
on behalf of the Commission [ ] 
shall be financed at a rate of 
100%. For other measures the 
rates laid down in Article 7 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 
shall apply." 
lid The last subparagraph of 
Article 8(1) is deleted. 
lie In Article 8(2), "and amending' 
is added after "notably in 
establishing" 
12. In Article 9 "the Member State 
concerned and the competent 
authorities designated by the 
latter," is replaced by "the 
Member State concerned and the 
competent authorities and 
bodies, including the economic 
and social partners, designated 
by the Member State,". 12. In Article 9 "the Member State 
concerned and the competent 
authorities designated by the 
latter," is replaced by "the 
Member State concerned and the 
competent authorities and 
bodies, including the economic 
and social partners, designated 
by the Member State,". 
12a. Article 12 is replaced by 
the following: 
"Transitional provisions" 
Any part of amounts committed to 
grant aid ERDF projects adopted 
by the Commission before 
1 January 1989 and for which the 
Commission has not received a 
request for final payment before 
31 December 1994 shall be 
officially decommitted by the 
Commission by 30 June at the 
latest." 
13. Article 13 is deleted. 13. Article 13 is deleted. 
A^f 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
Done at 
For the Council 

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Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 
of 19 December 1988 
laying down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 
as regards the European Social Fund 
(submitted by the Commission) 

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THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Articles 
126 and 127 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the 
Commission'*), 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
European Parliament'^) , 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee(^), THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN 
COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty 
establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular 
Articles 126 and 127 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from 
the Commission (1), 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
European Parliament (2) , 
Having regard to the opinion of the 
Economic and Social Committee (3), 
(1) OJ No. C 
(2) OJ No. C 
(3) OJ No. C 
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Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No /93 of 1993(4) 
has amended Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the 
tasks of the Structural funds and 
their effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instruments(^) 
; whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No /93 of 1993(6) has 
amended Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 
laying down provisions for 
implementing Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 as regards coordination of 
the activities of the different 
Structural Funds, on the one hand, 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instruments^), 
on the other; whereas it is 
necessary also to amend Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4255 of 19 
December 1988(8); 1. Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) 
No /93 of 1993 
(4) has amended Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the 
tasks of the Structural funds and 
their effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instruments 
(5); whereas Council Regulation 
(EEC) No ..../93 of 1993 
(6) has amended Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88 laying down provisions 
for implementing Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 as regards 
coordination of the activities of 
the different Structural Funds, 
on the one hand, between 
themselves and with the 
operations of the European 
Investment Bank and the other 
existing financial instruments 
(7), on the other; whereas it is 
necessary also to amend Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4255 of 19 
December 1988 (8); 
(4) 
(5) OJ No. 
(6) 
(7) OJ No. 
(8) OJ No. L 185 of 15.07.1988, p. 9 
L 374 of 31.12.1988, p. 1 
L 374 of 31.12.1988, p. 21 
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Whereas Article 3 paragraph 2 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 lays 
down that the ESF shall have the 
task of improving the workings of 
the labour market and developing 
human resources; whereas it is 
therefore necessary to extend the 
scope of the Fund, in particular 
following the redefinition of 
Objectives 3 and 4, as well as the 
definition of a new Objective 4; 
whereas it is necessary to provide 
for the explicit inclusion of 
persons exposed to social exclusion 
and to render more flexible the 
eligibility criteria for categories 
that are already eligible; whereas 
it is necessary to redefine 
eligible actions in order to 
increase the effectiveness of the 
implementation of policy aims in 
the context of all Objectives under 
which the Fund takes action; 
whereas it is necessary that the 
actions taken by the Fund under the 
different Objectives form a 
coherent approach so as to improve 
the workings of the labour market 
and to develop human resources; 2. Whereas ( )it is (...) 
necessary to extend the scope of the 
Fund, in particular following the 
redefinition of Objectives 3 and 4, 
as well as the definition of a new 
Objective 4; whereas it is 
necessary to provide for the 
explicit inclusion of persons 
exposed to exclusion from the 
labour market and to render more 
flexible the eligibility criteria 
for categories that are already 
eligible; 
2a. Whereas, given limited funding 
available, actions aimed at 
combating long-term unemployment and 
integrating young people into 
employment must continue to be given 
priority under Objective 3; 
2b. Whereas it is necessary to 
redefine eligible actions in order 
to increase the effectiveness of the 
implementation of policy aims in 
the context of all Objectives under 
which the Fund takes action and to 
foresee an extension of this action, 
in particular in the form of, 
employment aids which could, for 
example, take the form of aids for 
geographical mobility, subsidies for 
recruitment and for the creation of 
self-employed activities; 
2c. Whereas it is necessary that the 
Member States and the Commission 
ensure respect for the principle of 
equality of opportunities for men 
and women in the implementation of 
actions financed by the ESF under 
all the objectives; whereas it is 
necessary that the actions taken by 
the Fund under the different 
Objectives form a coherent approach 
so as to improve the workings of the 
labour market and to develop human 
resources; 
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3. Whereas it is necessary to ensure 
that Objective 4 strengthens 
employment and job qualifications 
through anticipation, counselling, 
networking and training operations 
throughout the Community and 
therefore that it must: be 
horizontal, covering the economy as 
a whole, without a priori reference 
to industries or specific sectors; 
aim at workers in employment and at 
improving their qualifications and 
employment opportunities; be 
targetted as far as the type of 
actions is concerned; and 
complement not substitute for 
efforts that firms undertake 
themselves; 3.Whereas it is necessary to ensure 
that Objective 4 strengthens 
employment and job qualifications 
through anticipation, counselling, 
networking and training operations 
throughout the Community and 
therefore that it must: be 
horizontal, covering the economy as 
a whole, without a priori reference 
to industries or specific sectors; 
aim at workers in employment and at 
improving their qualifications and 
employment opportunities; be 
targetted as far as the type of 
actions is concerned; and complement 
not substitute for efforts that 
firms undertake themselves; 
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4. Whereas it is necessary to ensure 
that the actions in relation to 
Objective 4 address the underlying 
causes of problems relating to 
industrial adaptation and do not 
deal with short-term market related 
symptoms; that the actions meet the 
general needs of workers resulting 
from industrial change and changes 
in production systems identified or 
predicted and are not conceived to 
benefit a single firm or a 
particular industry; that 
particular attention is devoted to 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
and that special attention is 
devoted to enhancing access to 
training; 
5. Whereas Objective 4 should 
concentrate on actions in the areas 
of training related to the 
introduction, use and development 
of new or improved production 
methods, in particular new 
organisational techniques, new 
technologies and changing market 
and societal requirements, 
particularly with regard to the 
protection of the environment, and 
training related to the necessary 
adaptation of workers in small and 
medium-sized enterprises as a 
result of the changes in production 
systems and the trend towards less 
vertical integration as well as the 
need to demonstrate the 
qualitative and environmental 
soundness of products and 
processes; 
6. Whereas it is necessary to define 
eligible expenditure for Fund 
assistance within the framework of 
the partnership; 4. Whereas it is necessary to ensure 
that the actions in relation to 
Objective 4 address the underlying 
causes of problems relating to 
industrial adaptation including 
services and do not deal with 
short-term market related symptoms; 
that the actions meet the general 
needs of workers resulting from 
industrial change and changes in 
production systems identified or 
predicted and are not conceived to 
benefit a single firm or a 
particular industry; that particular 
attention is devoted to small and 
medium-sized enterprises and that 
special attention is devoted to 
enhancing access to training; 
5. Whereas, having regard to the 
strategic importance in this respect 
of the continuing training of 
workers. Objective 4 should 
concentrate on actions in the areas 
of training related to the 
introduction, use and development of 
new or improved production methods, 
in particular new organisational 
techniques and new technologies, 
and on changes in markets and in 
society, particularly with regard 
to the protection of the 
environment; whereas training 
should also be linked to the 
necessary adaptation of workers in 
small and medium-sized enterprises 
as a result of the changes in 
production systems and the trend 
towards less vertical integration, 
as well as the need to demonstrate 
the qualitative and environmental 
soundness of products and processes; 
6. Whereas it is necessary to define 
eligible expenditure for Fund 
assistance within the framework of 
the partnership; 
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7. Whereas it is necessary to ensure 
that the support of the Fund is 
concentrated under each Objective 
on the most important needs and the 
most effective actions; 
8. Whereas it is necessary to complete 
and to specify the content of plans 
and forms of assistance especially 
as a result of the redefinition of 
Objectives 3 and 4; 
9. Whereas it is necessary, in 
application of Article 13 paragraph 
5 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, 
that firms shall finance an 
appropriate portion of the cost of 
actions to promote the training of 
employees; 
10. Whereas the Fund shall contribute 
in addition to support for 
technical assistance and for 
pilot and demonstration projects 
in accordance with Article 5, 
paragraph 2, point (e) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; 
11. Whereas it is necessary, in 
application of Article 14 
paragraph 2 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88, that the Fund may 
finance under more than one 
Objective actions concerning in 
particular the development of 
employment, training and other 
similar structures, including the 
training of teachers, trainers 
and other categories of staff of 
those structures; 
12. Whereas it is necessary to 
establish provisions for 
information and publicity 
concerning assistance from the 
Fund; 7. Whereas it is necessary to ensure 
that the support of the Fund is 
concentrated under each Objective 
on the most important needs and the 
most effective actions; 
8. Whereas it is necessary to 
complete and to specify the content 
of plans and forms of assistance 
especially as a result of the 
redefinition of Objectives 3 and 4; 
9. Whereas it is necessary, in 
application of Article 13 
paragraph 5 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88, that firms shall 
finance an appropriate portion of 
the cost of actions to promote 
the training of their employees; 
10. Whereas the Fund shall 
contribute additionally to 
support for technical 
assistance and for pilot and 
demonstration projects in 
accordance with Article 5, 
paragraph 2, point (e) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; 
11. Whereas it is necessary, in 
application of Article 14 
paragraph 2 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88, that the Fund may 
finance under more than one 
Objective actions concerning in 
particular the development of 
employment, training and other 
similar structures, including 
the training of teachers, 
trainers and other categories 
of staff of those structures; 
12. Whereas the transitional 
provisions should be specified; 
AAS 
13. Whereas it is necessary to delete 
all reference to the guidelines 
regarding Fund support as their 
function is henceforth ensured by 
the definition of policy aims and 
by the obligation to concentrate 
Fund action on the most important 
needs and the most effective 
actions; 13. Whereas it is necessary to 
delete all reference to the 
guidelines regarding Fund 
support as their function is 
henceforth ensured by the 
definition of policy aims and 
by the obligation to 
concentrate Fund action on the 
most important needs and the 
most effective actions; 
14. Whereas the Fund will be subject 
to the measures for financial 
control set out in Article 23 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, 14. (. 1 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
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ARTICLE 1 
Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 is 
amended as follows: 
1. Article 1 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 1 
Scope 
Within the framework of the task 
entrusted to it by Article 123 of 
the Treaty and in accordance with 
Article 3 paragraph 2 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 the Fund shall 
support: 
1) Under Objective 3, throughout the 
Community, actions aiming to: 
in the first place 
a) facilitate the occupational 
integration of unemployed 
persons exposed to long-term 
unemployment in particular 
through (i) training, pre-
training including upgrading 
of basic skills, guidance and 
counselling and 
(ii) employment aids; ARTICLE 1 
Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 is 
amended as follows: 
1. Article 1 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 1 
Scope 
Within the framework of the task 
entrusted to it by Article 123 of 
the Treaty and in accordance with 
Article 3 paragraph 2 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 the Fund shall 
support: 
1) Under Objective 3, throughout the 
Community, actions aiming 
actions aiming to in the first 
place 
a) facilitate the occupational 
integration of unemployed 
persons exposed to long-term 
unemployment in particular 
through (i) vocational 
training, pre-training 
including upgrading of basic 
skills, guidance and 
counselling; (ii) temporary 
employment aids; and (iii) the 
development of appropriate 
training, employment and 
support structures, including 
the training of necessary 
staff, and provision for the 
care of dependent persons; 
b) facilitate the occupational 
integration of young people in 
search of employment through 
actions described in a) 
including the provision of 
vocational training 
opportunities to enable them 
to receive up to two years of 
initial training leading to a 
vocational qualification; 
and also : b) facilitate the occupational 
integration of young people in 
search of employment through 
actions described in a), 
including the provision of 
vocational training 
opportunities to enable them 
to receive up to two years or 
more of initial training 
leading to a vocational 
qualification; 
and also : 
c) promote integration into the c) 
labour market of persons 
exposed to social exclusion 
through actions described in 
a) and through the development 
of appropriate training, 
employment and support 
structures including the 
training of necessary staff 
and provision for childminding 
arrangements; 
d) promote equal opportunities d) 
for men and women in respect 
of employment, especially in 
non-traditional areas of work 
and particularly for women 
without vocational 
qualifications or returning to 
the labour market after a 
period of absence, through 
actions described in a) and by 
provision for childminding 
arrangements and other 
accompanying actions; promote integration of ( ) 
persons exposed to exclusion 
from the labour market through 
actions described in a) (...); 
promote equal opportunities 
for men and women in respect 
of employment, especially in 
(...) areas of work where 
women are under-represented 
and particularly for women 
without vocational 
qualifications or re­
integrating in the labour 
market after a period of 
absence, through actions 
described in a) (...); 
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2) Under Objective 4, throughout the 
Community, actions aiming to 
facilitate the adaptation of 
workers to industrial change and 
to changes in production systems 
in particular through: (i) the 
anticipation of labour market 
trends and vocational 
qualification requirements; (ii) 
the provision of vocational 
training, retraining guidance and 
counselling; (iii) assistance for 
the improvement and development of 
appropriate training systems. The 
actions should take into account, 
in particular, the specific needs 
of small and medium-si zed 
enterprises; 
3) Under Objectives 1, 2 and 5b, in 
the regions concerned, actions 
aiming to : 
a) support employment growth and 
stability in particular 
through continuing training, 
vocational guidance and 
counselling of workers, 
especially those in small and 
medium-sized enterprises and 
of people who have lost their 
jobs, as well as by the 
development of appropriate 
training systems including the 
training of trainers and by 
the improvement of employment 
services; 
b) boost human potential in 
research, science and 
technology, particularly 
through the provision of 
post-graduate training, the 
training of managers, 
technicians and other 
personnel of research 
establishments and through the 
transfer of know-how in 
relation to the workings of 
the labour market and the 
development of human 
resources; 2) Under Objective 4, throughout the 
Community, actions aiming to 
facilitate the adaptation of 
workers to industrial change and 
to changes in production systems 
in particular through: (i) the 
anticipation of labour market 
trends and vocational 
qualification requirements; (ii) 
vocational training and 
retraining, guidance and 
counselling; (iii) assistance for 
the improvement and development of 
appropriate training systems. The 
actions should take into account, 
in particular, the specific needs 
of small and medium-si zed 
enterprises; 
3) Under Objectives 1, 2 and 5b, in 
the regions concerned, actions 
aiming to : 
a) support employment growth and 
stability in particular 
through continuing training, 
vocational guidance and 
counselling of workers, 
especially those in small and 
medium-sized enterprises and 
those who are threatened with 
unemployment, and of people 
who have lost their jobs, as 
well as by support for the 
development of appropriate 
training systems including the 
training of trainers and by 
the improvement of employment 
services; 
b) boost human potential in 
research, science and 
technology, particularly 
through the provision of 
post-graduate training and 
the training of managers and 
technicians (... ) of research 
establishments (...); 
4) Under Objective 1, in the regions 
concerned, actions aiming to : 
a) strengthen and improve 
education and training 
systems, particularly through 
the training of teachers, 
trainers and other categories 
of staff, through encouraging 
links between training centres 
or higher education 
establishments and firms and 
by financing training 
provision within the national 
secondary or equivalent and 
higher education systems 
which has a clear link to the 
labour market, new technology 
or economic development! 
b) contribute to development 
through the training of public 
officials in particular where 
this is necessary for the 
effective implementation of 
policies promoting development 
and structural adjustment. 
The Member States and the 
Commission shall ensure that 
action under the different 
objectives forms a coherent 
approach to improving the workings 
of the labour market and 
developing human resources, taking 
into account the development, 
reconversion or structural 
adjustment objectives in the 
Member States or regions 
concerned. 
In addition the Fund may also 
support throughout the Community 
actions in accordance with Article 
5 (2) (e) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88." AA%-
4) Under Objective 1, in the regions 
concerned, actions aiming to : 
a) strengthen and improve 
education and training 
systems, particularly through 
the training of teachers, 
trainers and (... ) 
administrative staff, through 
encouraging links between 
training centres or higher 
education establishments and 
firms and by financing 
training provision within the 
national secondary or 
equivalent and higher 
education systems which has a 
clear link to the labour 
market, new technology or 
economic development; 
b) contribute to development through 
the training of public officials 
(...) where this is necessary for 
the (... ) implementation of 
policies promoting development and 
structural adjustment. 
5J. The Member States and the 
Commission shall ensure that 
action under the different 
objectives respects the principle 
of equality of opportunities for 
men and women. 
The Member States and the 
Commission shall ensure that 
action under the different 
objectives forms a coherent 
approach to improving the workings 
of the labour market and 
developing human resources, taking 
into account the development, 
reconversion or structural 
adjustment objectives in the 
Member States or regions 
concerned. 
(L In addition the Fund may also 
support throughout the Community 
actions in accordance with Article 
5 (2) (e) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88." 
2. Article 2 is replaced as follows: 2. Article 2 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 2 "ARTICLE 2 
Eligible expenditure 
1) Fund assistance may be granted 
towards expenditure to cover: 
- the income and related costs as 
well as subsistance and travel 
costs of people participating in 
actions foreseen in Article 1 of 
this Regulation; 
- the cost of employment aids 
granted under arrangements for 
such aids provided for in the 
Member States; 
the net administrative costs 
relating to the actions 
described in Article 1 of this 
Regulation. 
The nature and amounts of these 
costs will be defined and agreed 
within the framework of the 
partnership at the programming 
stage. 
The Commission shall ensure that 
Fund expenditure for training 
actions of the same type does 
not develop in different ways. 
To this end, after the Committee 
referred to in Article 28 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 has 
delivered its opinion, it shall 
determine for each Member State, 
in cooperation with that State 
and progressively, the 
indicative average amounts for 
expenditure according to the 
type of training involved. 
Without prejudice to control by 
the Commission the Member States 
shall ensure that costs of 
individual actions are kept 
within limits appropriate to 
each type of action. Eligible expenditure 
1) Fund assistance may be granted 
towards expenditure to cover: 
- the salary and related costs as 
well as subsistence and travel 
costs of people participating in 
actions foreseen in Article 1 of 
this Regulation; 
- the preparatory, operating, 
management and evaluation costs of 
actions foreseen in Article 1 of 
this Regulation, after deduction 
of receipts; 
- the cost of employment aids 
granted under arrangements for 
such aids provided for in the 
Member States; 
(•-••) 
The nature (... ) of these costs 
and these receipts will be defined 
and agreed within the framework of 
the partnership at the programming 
stage. 
Without prejudice to control by 
the Commission the Member States 
shall ensure that costs of 
individual actions are kept within 
limits appropriate to each type of 
action. 
The Commission shall ensure that 
Fund expenditure for training 
actions of the same type does not 
develop in different ways. To this 
end, after the Committee referred 
to in Article 28 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 4253/88 has delivered its 
opinion, it shall determine for 
each Member State, in cooperation 
with that State (...) the 
indicative average amounts for 
expenditure according to the type 
of training involved. 
9\ Under Obiect.ive 4. througnout ine à) unaer uojective 4, tnrougnout tne 
2) Fund assistance may also be 
granted towards expenditure to 
cover the cost of actions under 
Article 5 (2) (e) of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 including 
actions under Articles 6 and 8 of 
this Regulation." 
3. Article 3 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 3 
Concentration of action 
The Member States and the 
Commission shall ensure within the 
partnership at the planning and 
programming stage that Community 
support to be provided under each 
Objective is concentrated on the 
most important needs and the most 
effective actions relating to the 
aims defined in Article 1 of this 
Regulation, so as to contribute to 
the Objectives and fulfil the 
tasks of the Fund as set out in 
Articles 1 and 3 (2) of (EEC) 
Regulation No 2052/88." 
4. Article 4 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 4 
Plans 
1) The plans referred to in Articles 
8, 9, 10 and 11a of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 shall provide, 
particularly for that part 
relating to the Fund, the 
description, including figures 
where these are appropriate, of: 
- the imbalance between demand and 
supply in employment including 
female employment, A%A-
2) Fund assistance may also be 
granted towards expenditure to 
cover the cost of actions under 
Article 5 (2) (e) of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 including 
actions under Article 6 of this 
Regulation." 
3. Article 3 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 3 
Concentration of action 
The Member States and the 
Commission shall ensure within the 
partnership at the planning and 
programming stage that Community 
support to be provided under each 
Objective is concentrated on the 
most important needs and the most 
effective actions relating to the 
aims defined in Article 1 of this 
Regulation, so as to contribute to 
the Objectives and fulfil the 
tasks of the Fund as set out in 
Articles 1 and 3 (2) of (EEC) 
Regulation No 2052/88." 
4. Article 4 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 4 
Plans 
1) The plans referred to in Articles 
8, 9, 10 and 11a of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 shall provide, 
particularly for that part 
relating to the Fund, the 
description, including figures 
where these are appropriate, of: 
- the imbalance between demand and 
supply in employment including 
female employment, 
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- the nature and characteristics 
of unfilled vacancies, 
- the occupational opportunities 
which appear on labour markets, 
- the types of actions to be 
implemented, the categories and 
the number of persons involved, 
taking account of the need for 
concentration stipulated in 
Article 3 of this Regulation; 
- the expected contribution of the 
actions concerned to the 
promotion of equal opportunities 
between men and women in the 
labour market; 
These plans should indicate the 
manner in which the obligation 
referred to in Article 4 of 
Regulation (EEC) Nfi 2052/88 to 
include the economic and social 
partners in the partnership has 
been taken into account . 
2) The plans referred to in Article 
10 paragraph 1 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 shall in addition to 
the items of paragraph 1 of the 
present Article indicate : 
- the way in which the Member 
State will, where appropriate, 
secure the participation of non­
governmental organisations 
providing services in the areas 
concerned for the preparation 
and management of actions in 
favour of persons described in 
Article 1 paragraph 1 of this 
Regulation. - the nature and characteristics 
of unfilled vacancies, 
- the occupational opportunities 
which exist on labour markets, 
- the types of actions to be 
implemented, the categories and 
the number of persons involved, 
taking account of the need for 
concentration stipulated in 
Article 3 of this Regulation; 
- the expected contribution of the 
actions concerned to the 
promotion of equal opportunities 
between men and women in the 
labour market. 
These plans shall indicate the 
manner in which the obligation 
referred to in Article 4 of 
Regulation (EEC) NB 2052/88 to 
include the economic and social 
partners in the partnership has 
been taken into account . 
2) The plans referred to in Article 
10 paragraph 1 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 shall, in addition to 
the items of paragraph 1 of the 
present Article, indicate the way 
in which the Member State will, 
where appropriate, secure the 
participation of non-governmental 
organisations providing services 
in the areas concerned for the 
preparation and management of 
actions in favour of persons 
described in Article 1 paragraph 1 
of this Regulation. 
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3) The plans referred to in Article 
10 paragraph 2 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 shall in 
addition to the items of 
paragraph 1 of the present 
Article indicate : 
- the imbalance between the 
qualifications which are 
available and those which are in 
demand on the employment market 
with particular reference to the 
workers affected by industrial 
change and changes in production 
systems; 
- the way in which the Member 
States will secure the 
participation of the economic 
and social partners and of 
vocational training bodies, at 
the appropriate level, when 
preparing actions, particularly 
as regards anticipating the 
effects of industrial change and 
changes in production systems; 
- the links of the actions to 
other Community policies 
relating to industrial change 
and changes in production 
systems including to vocational 
training policy." 3) The plans referred to in Article 
10 paragraph 2 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 shall, in 
addition to the items of 
paragraph 1 of the present 
Article, indicate : 
- the imbalance between the 
qualifications which are jn 
supply and those which are in 
demand on the employment market 
with particular reference to the 
workers affected by industrial 
change and changes in production 
systems; 
- the way in which the Member 
States will secure the 
participation of the economic 
and social partners and of 
vocational training bodies, at 
the appropriate level, when 
preparing actions, particularly 
as regards anticipating the 
effects of industrial change and 
changes in production systems; 
- the relationship between the 
actions and other Community 
policies regarding industrial 
change and changes in production 
systems, and in particular the 
link with vocational training 
policy." 
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5. Article 5 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 5 
Forms of assistance 
1) Applications for Fund assistance 
shall be presented in the form of : 
a) operat1ona1 programmes, 
b) global grant schemes, 
c) technical assistance, pilot 
and demonstration projects 
within the meaning of Article 5 
(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88. 
2) The Member States shall 
communicate the information needed 
to examine, manage, monitor, 
control and evaluate actions. 
More specifically, this 
information relates to that 
described in Article 14(2) of 
Regulation No 4253/88, including 
indicators such as the 
geographical concentration, the 
target groups, the number of 
persons involved and the duration 
of the actions; 
3) Pursuant to Article 13(5) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the 
recipient firms shall finance an 
appropriate portion of the cost of 
actions to promote the training of 
employees; 
4) The applications for assistance 
shall be accompanied by a form 
drawn up, within the framework of 
the partnership, using 
computerised means listing the 
actions under each form of 
assistance so that it can be 
followed through from budgetary 
commitment to final payment." 5. Article 5 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 5 
Forms of assistance 
1) Applications for Fund assistance 
shall mainly be presented in the 
form of: 
a) operational programmes, 
b) global grant schemes, 
c) technical assistance, pilot 
and demonstration projects 
in accordance with Article 5 (2) 
of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88. 
2) The Member States shall 
communicate the information needed 
to examine, manage, monitor, 
control and evaluate actions, 
making a distinction between men 
and women where possible. More 
specifically, this information 
relates to that described in 
Article 14(2) of Regulation No 
4253/88, including indicators such 
as the geographical concentration, 
the target groups, the number of 
persons involved and the duration 
of the actions; 
3) Pursuant to Article 13(5) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the 
(...) firms whose workers are to 
benefit from training actions 
shall finance an appropriate 
portion of the cost of these 
actions (...); 
4) The applications for assistance 
shall be accompanied by a form 
drawn up within the framework of 
the partnership, using 
computerised means listing the 
actions under each form of 
assistance so that the latter can 
be followed through from budgetary 
commitment to final payment."' 
6. Article 6 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 6 
Technical assistance, pilot and 
demonstration projects 
1) The Fund may finance outside the 
Community Support Frameworks up to 
a limit of 1% of its annual 
allocation preparatory, 
accompanying and assessment 
actions in Member States or at 
Community level necessary for the 
implementation of the actions set 
out in Article 1 of this 
Regulation and carried out on the 
Commission's initiative or by the 
Commission. They include: 
a) actions of an innovatory 
nature which are intended to 
test new approaches to the 
content, methods and 
organization of vocational 
training including the 
integration of the Community 
dimension of vocational 
training and more generally 
the development of employment 
including the integration of 
persons exposed to exclusion 
from the labour market , with 
a view to establishing a basis 
for subsequent Fund assistance 
in a number of Member States; 
b) studies, technical assistance 
and the exchange of experience 
which has a multiplier effect, 
and follow-up to, detailed 
evaluation of, and control of 
actions financed by the Fund; 6. Article 6 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 6 
Technical assistance, pilot and 
demonstration projects 
1) The Fund may finance outside the 
Community Support Frameworks up to 
a limit of 1% of its annual 
allocation preparatory, 
accompanying and evaluation 
actions in Member States or at 
Community level necessary for the 
implementation of the actions set 
out 1n Article 1 of this 
Regulation and carried out on the 
Commission's initiative or on its 
behalf. They include: 
a) actions of an innovatory 
nature which are intended to 
test new approaches to the 
content, methods and 
organization of vocational 
training, including the 
integration of the Community 
dimension of vocational 
training and more generally, 
the development of employment 
including the promotion of 
equal employment opportunities 
for women and men and the 
vocational integration of 
persons exposed to exclusion 
from the labour market , with 
a view to establishing a basis 
for subsequent Fund assistance 
in a number of Member States; 
b) studies, technical assistance 
and the exchange of experience 
which has a multiplier effect, 
and follow-up to, detailed 
evaluation of, and control of 
actions financed by the Fund; 
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c) actions aimed, within the 
framework of social dialogue, 
at staff from undertakings in 
two or more Member States, 
concerning the transfer of 
special knowledge relating to 
the modernization of the 
production apparatus; 
d) information of the various 
partners involved, the final 
recipients of aid from the 
Fund and the general public. 
2) In accordance with the last sub­
paragraph of Article 3 paragraph 2 
of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, on 
the initiative of the Commission 
the Fund may also contribute up to 
a limit of 1% of its annual 
allocation to the financing of: 
a) studies, 
b) pilot projects including 
exchanges of experience and 
transfers of know-how 
relating to the labour market at 
Community level or contributing to 
the implementation of Community 
vocational training policy. c) actions aimed, within the 
framework of social dialogue, 
at staff from undertakings in 
two or more Member States, 
concerning the transfer of 
special knowledge relating to 
the modernization of the 
production apparatus; 
d) information for the various 
partners involved, the final 
recipients of aid from the 
Fund and the general public. 
2) In accordance with the last sub­
paragraph of Article 3 paragraph 2 
of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, on 
the initiative of the Commission 
the Fund may also contribute up to 
a limit of 1% of its annual 
allocation to the financing of: 
a) studies, 
b) pilot projects, including 
exchanges of experience and 
transfers of know-how 
relating to the labour market at 
Community level or contributing to 
the implementation of Community 
vocational training policy. 
These should concern in 
particular: the design and 
development of job search systems, 
job supply and demand mechanisms 
and methods for forward looking 
labour force management, for the 
anticipation of skill needs, and 
for the integration into 
employment of persons exposed to 
social exclusion; the improvement 
of training structures; the 
establishment or development of a 
national system of validation and 
accreditation of qualifications; 
or should complement specific 
Community programmes; These should concern in 
particular: the design and 
development of job search systems, 
of job supply and demand 
mechanisms, of methods for forward 
looking labour force management as 
well as for the anticipation of 
skill needs, for the promotion of 
eoual opportunities for men and 
women on the labour market and 
for the integration into 
employment of persons exposed to 
(...) exclusion from the labour 
market; the improvement or 
overhaul of training structures; 
the establishment or development 
of a national system of validation 
and accreditation of 
qualifications; or should 
complement specific Community 
programmes. 
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3) Actions carried out on the 
Commission's initiative may, in 
exceptional circumstances, be 
financed by the Fund at a rate of 
100%, it being understood that 
those carried out by the 
Commission itself are financed at 
a rate of 100%." 
7. Article 7 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 7 
Combination and overlapping of 
assistance 
Pursuant to Article 14(2) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the Fund 
may finance under more than one of 
the objectives set out in Article 1 
of the said Regulation actions 
concerning in particular the 
development of employment, training 
and other similar structures, 
including the training of teachers, 
trainers and other categories of 
staff of those structures as well as 
actions of technical assistance." 
8. Article 8 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 8 
Information and publicity 
The provisions on information and 
publicity referred to in Article 32 
of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 
concerning assistance from the Fund 
shall be adopted by the Commission 
and published in the Official Journal 
of the European Communities." 3) Actions carried out on the 
Commission's initiative may, in 
exceptional circumstances, be 
financed by the Fund at a rate of 
100%, it being understood that 
those carried out on behalf of the 
Commission itself are financed at 
a rate of 100%." 
7. Article 7 is replaced as follows: 
"ARTICLE 7 
Combination and overlapping of 
assistance 
Pursuant to Article 14(2) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the Fund 
may finance under more than one of 
the objectives set out in Article 1 
of the said Regulation actions 
concerning in particular the 
development of employment, training 
and other similar structures, 
including the training of teachers, 
trainers and other categories of 
staff of those structures as well as 
actions of technical assistance." 
8. Article 8 is replaced as follows: 
" ARTICLE 8 
Transitional provisions 
Sums committed in respect of grants 
of assistance for projects decided bv 
the Commission before 1 January 1990 
with respect to the European Social 
Fund, and for which the Commission 
has not received a final payment 
claim before 31 December 1994. shall 
be automatically decommitted bv the 
Commission bv 30 June 1995 at the 
latest, without prejudice to projects 
which are being held over for 
administrative or judicial reasons. 
9. Article 9 is deleted. A%8~ 
9. Article 9 is deleted. 
ARTICLE 2 
This Regulation shall enter into 
force on the third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal 
of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in 
its entirety and directly applicable 
in all Member States. ARTICLE 2 
This Regulation shall enter into 
force on the third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal 
of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in 
its entirety and directly applicable 
in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, Done at Brussels, 
For the Council For the Council 
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Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (BBC) No 4256/88 
laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (BBC) No 2052/88 
as regards the BA6GF Guidance Section 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the 
European Economic Community, and in particular 
Article 43 thereof. Having regard to the Treaty establishing the 
European Economic Community, and in particular 
Article 43 thereof, 
Having regard 
Commission*'5, to the proposal from the Having regard to the proposal from the Commission 
(1), 
Having regard to the opinion of the European 
Parliament*25, Having regard to the opinion of the European 
Parliament (2), 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and 
Social Committee**5, Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and 
Social Committee (3), 
Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 
/93 of (4) amending Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the 
Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities between themselves 
and with the operations of the European Investment 
Bank and the other existing financial 
instruments*'5; Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 
/93 of (4) amending Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the 
Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities between themselves 
and with the operations of the European Investment 
Bank and the other existing financial instruments 
(5); 
Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 
/93 of (6) amending Regulation (EEC) No 
4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions 
for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as 
regards coordination of the activities of the 
different Structural Funds between themselves and 
with the operations of the European Investment Bank 
and the other existing financial instruments*75; Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 
/93 of (6) amending Regulation (EEC) No 
4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions 
for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as 
regards coordination of the activities of the 
different Structural Funds between themselves and 
with the operations of the European Investment Bank 
and the other existing financial instruments (7); 
Whereas, as a result of the amendments to the 
aforementioned Regulations and to take account of 
the experience acquired. Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down 
provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance 
Section*85 should be amended; Whereas, as a result of the amendments to the 
aforementioned Regulations and to take account of 
the experience acquired. Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down 
provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section 
(8) should be amended; 
(1) 
(2) 
(3) 
(4) 
(5) 
(6) 
(7) 
(8) OJ No 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9. 
No L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1. 
OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25. 
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Whereas Objective 5a horizontal measures should be 
better integrated in development plans and Community 
Support Frameworks; Whereas Objective 5a horizontal measures should be 
better integrated in development plans and Community 
Support Frameworks; 
Whereas the accompanying measures for agri-
environment, afforestation and early retirement 
adopted under the reform of the CAP are to be 
financed in future by the EAGGF Guarantee Section; Whereas the accompanying measures for agri* 
environment, afforestation and early retirement 
adopted under the reform of the CAP are to be 
financed in future by the EAGGF Guarantee Section; 
Whereas the list of measures eligible under 
Objectives 1 and 5b should be revised on the basis 
of experience, strengthening, in particular, 
measures to promote local products, to prevent 
natural disasters, renovate villages and protect and 
conserve the rural heritage; Whereas the list of measures eligible under 
Objectives 1 and 5b should be revised on the basis 
of experience, and having regard to the need to base 
rural development both on non-agricultural 
activities and on multiple activities by farmers and 
to the need to reverse the trend towards economic 
and social decline and "human desertification1*, 
strengthening, in particular, measures to promote 
local products and environmentally friendly ways of 
agriculture, horticulture and livestock breeding and 
rearing, to prevent natural disasters, renovate 
villages and protect and conserve the rural 
heritage; 
Whereas the scope of Article 8 should be extended to 
incorporate rural development more effectively in 
measures carried out under that Article, and to 
strengthen measures relating to information and the 
dissemination of knowledge; Whereas the scope of Article 8 should be extended to 
incorporate rural development more effectively in 
measures carried out under that Article, and to 
strengthen measures relating to information and the 
dissemination of knowledge; 
Whereas measures relating to the fisheries sector 
are the subject of a specific Regulation and no 
longer fall within the scope of this Regulation, Whereas measures relating to the fisheries sector 
are the subject of a specific Regulation and no 
longer fall within the scope of this Regulation, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 Article 1 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 
1988 is hereby amended as follows: Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 
1988 is hereby amended as follows: 
1. Article 1 is replaced by the following: 1. Article 1 is replaced by the following: 
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"Article 1 "Article 1 
The Guidance Section of the European 
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, 
(hereinafter called 'the Fund1), may finance 
measures for performing the tasks referred to In 
Article 3(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 in 
order to attain Objectives 1 and 5 as set out In 
Article 1 of that Regulation, with the exception 
of Objective 5a measures concerning fisheries 
structures, in accordance with the criteria and 
objectives set out in this Regulation. 1. The Guidance Section of the European 
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, 
(hereinafter called 'the Fund'), may finance 
measures for performing the tasks referred to in 
Article 3(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 in 
order to attain Objectives 1 and 5 as set out in 
Article 1 of that Regulation, with the exception 
of Objective 5a Matures concerning fisheries 
structures, in accordance with the criteria and 
objectives set out In this Regulation. 
2. The conditions and criteria laid down in Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 shall apply to 
measures financed under this Regulation, except 
if this Regulation or provisions adopted under 
Article 2(1) thereof specify otherwise." 2. The conditions and criteria laid down in Council 
Régulation (EEC) No 4253/88 shall apply to 
measures financed under this Regulation, except 
if this Regulation or provisions adopted under 
Article 2(1) thereof specify otherwise." 
2. The heading of Title I is replaced by the 
following: 2. The heading of Title I is replaced by the 
following: 
"TITLE I "TITLE I 
Speeding up the adjustment of agricultural 
structures in the context of the reform of the 
common agricultural policy 
(Objective 5a)" Speeding up the adjustment of agricultural structure 
in the context of the reform of the common 
agricultural policy 
(Objective Sel" 
3. Article 2 is replaced by the following: 3. Article 2 is replaced by the following: 
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"Article 2 "Article 2 
1. The Fund may finance common measures adopted by 
the Council in accordance with the procedure 
laid down in the third subparagraph of 
Article 43(2) of the Treaty, in order to speed 
up the adjustment of agricultural structures, in 
particular in the context of the reform of the 
common agricultural policy. 1. The Fund may finance common measures adopted by 
the Council in accordance with the procedure 
laid down in the third subparagraph of 
Article 43(2) of the Treaty, in order to speed 
up the adjustment of agricultural structures, in 
particular in the context of the reform of the 
common agricultural policy. 
2. The common measures referred to in paragraph 1 
may be: 2. The common measures referred to in paragraph 1 
may be: 
measures to support fsrm incomes, and to 
maintain viable agricultural communities in 
mountain, hill or less-favoured arees by means 
of agricultural aid such as compensation for 
permanent natural handicaps. measures to support farm incomes, and to 
maintain viable agricultural communities in 
mountain, hill or less-favoured areas by means 
of agricultural aid such as compensstion for 
permanent naturaI handi caps, 
measures to encourage the installation of young 
farmers. concrete measures to encourage the installation 
of young farmers. 
measures to improve the efficiency of the 
structures of holdings, especially investments 
aimed at reducing production costs and improving 
the living and working conditions of farmers, 
promoting the diversification of their 
activities and promoting animal welfare, as well 
as preserving and improving the natural 
environment. measures to improve the efficiency of the 
structures of holdings, especially investments 
aimed at reducing production costs and improving 
the living and working conditions of farmers and 
farmers' wives or partners whose major activity 
Is on the farm, promoting the diversification of 
their activities and promoting animal welfare, 
as well as preserving and improving the natural 
envi ronment1 
measures to improve the marketing, including the 
marketing of produce at the farm, and processing 
of agricultural and forestry products and to 
encourage the establishment of producers' 
associations, 
measures to encourage assistance to farmers and 
for the creation of groupings with a view to 
improving production conditions. measures to improve the marketing, including the 
marketing of produce at the farm, and processing 
of agricultural and forestry products and to 
encourage the establishment of producers' 
associations, 
measures to encourage assistance to farmers and 
for the creation of groupings with a view to 
improving production conditions. 
3. The common measures which are applicable at 
present in the domain covered by this Title 
shall remain in force until they are adjusted 
pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 
/93." A~^-
3. The common measures which are applicable at 
present in the domain covered by this Title 
shall remain in force until they are adjusted 
pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 
...../93." 
4. The heading of Title II is replaced by the 
following: 4. The heading of Title II is replaced by the 
following: 
"TITLE II "TITLE II 
Promoting rural development and the structural 
adjustment of the less-developed regions 
[Objective No 11" 
5. Article 3(1) is replaced by the following: 
"Article 3 Promoting rural development and the structural 
adjustment of the Iess-developed regions 
[Objective No 1]" 
5. Article 3(1) is replaced by the following: 
"Article 3 
1. Within the context of its contribution to 
achieving Objective 1 referred to in Article 1 
of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the Fund may 
finance measures for rural development, 
including developing and strengthening 
agricultural and forestry structures, and for 
maintaining the landscape." 1. Within the context of its contribution to 
achieving Objective 1 referred to in Article 1 
of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88. the Fund may 
finance measures for sustainable development of 
the rural environment, including developing and 
strengthening agricultural and forestry 
structures which use methods an dtechniques that 
respect the environment, and for maintaining. 
enhancing and restoring the landscape and 
combating pollution." 
6. Article 5 is replaced by the following: 6. Article 5 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 5 "Article 5 
Financial assistance by the Fund may relate to the 
following: 
(a) the conversion, diversification, reorientation 
and adjustment of production potential, 
including the production of non-food 
agricultural products, Financial assistance by the Fund may relate to the 
following: 
(a) the conversion, diversification, reorientation 
and adjustment of production potential, 
including the production of non-food 
agricultural products. 
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(b) promotion and investments in fevour of local 
agricultural and forestry products. (b) promotion. approval certification and 
investments in favour of local or regional 
agricultural and forestry products of high 
(c) if their financing is not provided for by 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 
19 December 1988 laying down provisions for 
implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as 
regards the European Regional Development Fund 
*15, and respecting the tasks of the Funds as 
set out in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88: (c) if their financing is not provided for by 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 
19 December 1988 laying down provisions for 
implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as 
regards the European Regional Development Fund 
(1), and respecting the tasks of the Funds as 
set out in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88: 
the development and improvement of rural 
infrastructures linked to agricultural and 
forestry development. - the development and improvement of rural 
infrastructures linked to agricultural and 
forestry development. 
measures to achieve diversification, 
especially those providing multiple activities 
or alternative incomes for farmers, 
the renovation end development of villages and 
the protection and conservation of the rural 
heritage. - measures to achieve diversification, 
especially those providing multiple activities 
or alternative incomes for farmers, 
- the renovation and development of villages and 
the protection and conservation of the rural 
heritage, 
(d) reparcelling and associated work. (d) reparcelling 
preservation in conditions compatible with 
of the countryside and the 
natural environment of farming and forestry 
holdings, and associated work. 
(e) individual or 
improvement, collective land or pasture 
(f) irrigation, including the renovation and 
improvement of irrigation networks, the 
creation of collective irrigation works from 
existing main channels, the creation of small 
irrigation systems not supplied from 
collective networks, and the renovation and 
improvement of drainage systems. (e) individual or 
improvement. collective land or pasture 
(f) irrigation. including the renovation and 
improvement of irrigation networks, notably to 
improve the efficiency of water use; the 
creation of collective irrigation works from 
existing main channels, the creation of small 
irrigation systems not supplied from 
collective networks, and the renovation and 
improvement of drainage systems. 
(1) OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15. 
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(g) encouragement for tourist and craft 
investments, including the improvement of 
living accommodation on agricultural holdings. (g) encouragement for tourist and craft 
investments, including the improvement of 
living accommodation on agricultural holdings 
and the rural habitat. 
(h) restoring agricultural and forestry production 
potential after natural disasters, and the 
introduction of appropriate prevention 
measures in ultra-peripheral areas 
particularly at risk from such disasters, (h) restoring agricultural and forestry production 
potential after natural disasters, and the 
introduction of appropriate prevention 
measures in ultra-peripheral areas 
particularly at risk from such disasters. 
(i) where their financing is not provided for under 
the accompanying measures adopted under the 
reform of the common agricultural policy: (i) where their financing is not provided for under 
the accompanying measures adopted under the 
reform of the common agricultural policy: 
the development and exploitation of woodlands 
under the conditions laid down by Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 1610/89 of 29 May 1989 
laying down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 as regards the 
scheme to develop and optimally utilize 
woodlands in rural areas in the Community*15, the development and exploitation of woodlands 
under the conditions laid down by Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 1610/89 of 29 May 1989 
laying down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 as regards the 
scheme to develop and optimally utilize 
woodlands in rural areas in the Community (1), 
• protection of the environment, maintenance of 
the countryside and restoration of landscapes. • protection of the environment, maintenance of 
the countryside and restoration of landscapes. 
(j) the development of agricultural and forestry 
advisory services, and the improvement of 
facilities for agricultural and forestry 
vocational training, (j) the development of agricultural and forestry 
advisory services, and the improvement of 
facilities for agricultural and forestry 
vocational training. 
(k) financial engineering measures for agricultural 
and agri-food businesses, and for businesses 
for the processing and marketing of 
agricultural and forestry products, 
particularly the provision of guarantees where 
this is necessary for the effective 
implementation of the other measures provided 
for in this Article." (k) financial engineering measures for agricultural 
and agri-food businesses, and for businesses 
for the processing and marketing of 
agricultural and forestry products, 
particularly the provision of guarantees where 
this is necessary for the effective 
implementation of the other meesures provided 
for in this Article." 
(1) OJ No L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 3 
7. The heading of Title III is replaced by the 
following: 
"TITLE III 
Promoting rural development in Objective 5b areas" 7. The heading of Title III is replaced by the 
following: 
"TITLE III 
Promoting rural development in Objective 5b areas" 
8. Article 7 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 7 
Without prejudice to the particulars referred to In 
Article 11a(5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and 
Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, rural 
development plans shall Include en identification 
of the problème of agricultural structures at a 
relevant geographical level. As a general rule 
these plans have a duration of six years and may be 
updated annually." 8. Article 7 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 7 
Without prejudice to the particulars referred to in 
Article 11a(5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and 
Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, rural 
development plans shall include an identification 
of the problems of agricultural structures at a 
relevant geographical level. As a general rule 
these plans have a duration of six years and may be 
updated annually." 
9. Article 8 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 8 
1. In achieving the tasks set out in the second 
subparagraph of Article 3(3) and as part of the 
assistance referred to In Article 5(2)(e) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the Fund may devote 
up to 1% of its annual budget to financing: 
- preparatory, accompanying. Information and 
evaluation measures relating to agricultural and 
rural development policies, including any 
technical assistance measures and general 
studiea necessary for their implementation. 9. Article 8 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 8 
1. In achieving the tasks set out in the second 
subparagraph of Article 3(3) and as part of the 
essistance referred to in Article 5(2)(e) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the Fund may devote 
up to IX of its annual budget to financing: 
- preparatory, accompanying, information and 
evaluation measures relating to agricultural and 
rural development policies, including any 
technical assistance measures and general 
studies necessary for their implementation. 
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- pilot projects for adjusting agricultural 
structures and promoting rural development, 
• demonstration projects, including projects for 
developing and exploiting forests, to show the 
real possibilities of systems, methods and 
techniques of production end management which 
are in accordance with the objectives of the 
common agricultural policy, 
• the measures needed for the circulation, at 
Community level, of the knowledge, experience 
and results of the work on rural development and 
improving agricultural structures. 
2. Measures implemented on the initiative of the 
Commission may be financed, exceptionally, at 
the rate of 100X; those implemented by the 
Commission itself shall be financed at the rate 
of 100X. For other measures, the rates given in 
Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 shall 
apply." * pilot projects for adjusting agricultural 
structures and promoting rural development, 
* demonstration projects, including projects for 
developing and exploiting forests, to show the 
real possibilities of systems, methods and 
techniques of production and management which 
are in accordance with the objectives of the 
common agricultural policy, 
- the measures needed for the circulation, at 
Community level, of the knowledge, experience 
and results of the work on rural development and 
improving agricultural structures. 
2. Measures implemented on the initiative of the 
Commission may be financed, exceptionally, at 
the rate of 100X; those implemented by the 
Commission itself shall be financed at the rate 
of 100X. For other measures, the rates given in 
Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 shall 
apply." 
10. Article 10 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 10 10. Article 10 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 10 
The provisions on information and publicity 
referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EEC) No 
4253/88 concerning EAGGF (Guidance Section) 
assistance shall be adopted by the Commission and 
published in the Official Journal of the European 
Communities." Sums committed in respect of grants of assistance 
for projects decided by the Commission before 1 
January 1989 with respect to Regulations (EEC) Nos 
17/64*15. 355Z77*25. 1760/78*35. 269Z79*45. 
1938/81*55. 1941/81*65. 1943/81*7>. 2088/85*85 
and 3974Z86**5. and for which no final payment 
request has been received before 31 December 1994. 
shall be automatically decommited by the Commission 
bv 30 June 1995. Unused advances shall be repaid. 
(1) OJ 
(2) OJ 
(3) OJ 
(4) OJ 
(5) OJ 
(6) OJ 
(7) OJ 
(8) OJ 
(9) OJ No 
No 
No 
No 
No 
No 
No 
No 
NO 34, 
51, 
204, 
38, 
197, 
197, 
197, 
197, 
370, 27. 2.1964 
23. 2.1977 
28. 7.1978 
14. 2.1979 
20. 7.1981 
20. 7.1981 
29. 7.1981 
27. 2.1985 
30.12.1986 P« 
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P-
P-
P-
P« 
P. 
P« 
P-1586. 
1. 
78. 
1. 
1 
13. 
23, 
1, 
9, 
11. Article 11 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 11 
Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, with the exception of 
Article 1(1) to (3) shall no longer apply as 
regarda EAGGF, Guidance Section, subject to the 
implementation of Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 and Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 
4253/88." AC&-
11. Article 11 is replaced by the following: 
"Article 11 
Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, with the exception of 
Article 1(1) to (3) shall no longer apply as 
regards EAGGF, Guidance Section, subject to the 
implementation of Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88 and Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 
4253/88." 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to Article 33 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, with a view to 
achieving the objectives referred to in Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 end in the light of the rules, in 
particular those relating to programming, laid down 
by Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88 and 4253/88 and of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88, the Council, acting on 
a proposal from the Commission in accordance with 
the procedure laid down in Article 43 of the Treaty, 
shall decide before 31 December 1993 on the 
adjustment of the common measures financed under 
Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88. Article 2 
Without prejudice to Article 33 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, with a view to 
achieving the objectives referred to in Regulation 
(EEC) No 2052/88 and in the light of the rules, in 
particular those relating to programming, laid down 
by Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88 and 4253/88 and of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88, the Council, acting on 
a proposal from the Commission in accordance with 
the procedure laid down in Article 43 of the Treaty, 
shall decide before 31 December 1993 on the 
adjustment of the common measures financed under 
Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88. 
Article 3 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third 
day following its publication in the Official 
Journal of the European Communities. Article 3 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third 
day following its publication in the Official 
Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and 
directly applicable in all Member States. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and 
directly applicable in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the Council 
The President Done et Brussels, 
For the CounciI 
The President 
Amended Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (BBC) Ho /.. 
laying down provisions for implementing Council Regulation (BBC) 
No 2052/88 as regards the Financial Instrument for 
Fisheries Guidance 
(presented by the Commission) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in 
particular Article 43 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission *15, 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament *2), 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee *3), 
U) 
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Whereas the common fisheries policy 
supports the general objectives of 
Article 39 of the Treaty; whereas in 
particular Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 
establishing a Community system for 
fisheries and aquaculture (*) 
contributes towards achieving a 
balance between conservation and the 
management of resources, on the one 
hand, and the fishing effort and the 
stable and rational exploitation of 
those resources on the other; Whereas the common fisheries policy 
supports the general objectives of 
Article 39 of the Treaty; whereas in 
particular Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 
establishing a Community system for 
fisheries and aquaculture (*) 
contributes towards achieving a 
balance between conservation and the 
management of resources, on the one 
hand, and the fishing effort and the 
stable and rational exploitation of 
those resources on the other; 
Whereas fisheries structural measures 
should contribute to the attainment of 
the objectives of the common fisheries 
policy and the objectives of 
Article 130a; Whereas fisheries structural measures 
should contribute to the attainment of 
the objectives of the common fisheries 
policy and the objectives of 
Article 130a; 
(4) OJ No L 389, 31.12.1992» p.l. 
(4) OJ No L 389, 31.12.1992, p.l. 
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Whereas the incorporation of 
structural measures in the fisheries 
and aquaculture sector into the 
operational framework resulting from 
the reform of the Structural Funds as 
laid down in Council Regulation (BBC) 
No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the 
tasks of the Structural Funds and 
their effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European Investment 
Bank and the other existing financial 
instruments (5), as amended by 
Regulation (BBC) No ..../.. <6>, 
and Council Regulation (BBC) No 
4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying 
down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as 
regards coordination of the activities 
of the different Structural Funds 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European Investment 
Bank and the other existing financial 
instruments (7 ), as amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No ..../..(8), 
should improve the synergy of 
Community operations and enable a more 
coherent contribution to be made to 
the strengthening of economic and 
social cohesion; Whereas the incorporation of 
structural measures in the fisheries 
and aquaculture sector into the 
operational framework resulting from 
the reform of the Structural Funds as 
laid down in Council Regulation (BBC) 
No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the 
tasks of the Structural Funds and 
their effectiveness and on 
coordination of their activities 
between themselves and with the 
operations of the European Investment 
Bank and the other existing financial 
instruments (5), as amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No ..../.. <6), 
and Council Regulation (EEC) No 
4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying 
down provisions for implementing 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards 
coordination of the activities of the 
different Structural Funds between 
themselves and with the operations of 
the European Investment Bank and the 
other existing financial 
instruments (7), as . amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No ..../..(8), 
should improve the synergy of 
Community operations and enable a 
more coherent contribution to be made 
to the strengthening of economic and 
social cohesion; 
Whereas the tasks of the Financial 
Instrument for Fisheries Guidance 
(FIFG) should be defined on the basis 
of its contribution to the 
achievement of Objective 5(a) as 
defined in Article 1 of Regulation 
(BBC) No 2052/88; Whereas the tasks of the Financial 
Instrument for Fisheries Guidance 
(FIFG) should be defined on the basis 
of its contribution to the 
achievement of Objective 5(a) as 
defined in Article 1 of Regulation 
(BBC) No 2052/88; 
(5) OJ No L 185, 15.7.1988, p.9. 
(6) OJ No L ..., , p. 
(7) OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p.l, 
(8) OJ No L ..., , p. 
(5) OJ No L 185, 15.7.1988, p.9. 
(6) OJ N6 L ..., , p. 
(7) OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988, p.l, 
(8) OJ No L ..., , p. 
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Whereas the Community should provide 
financial assistance in those fields 
which are crucial for the structural 
adaptation necessary to achieve the 
objectives of the common fisheries 
policy; whereas, furthermore, aid 
measures in this sector should be 
subject to compliance with the 
objectives of balance between 
resources and fishing effort; 
Whereas the structural measures 
ensuring the coherence of the common 
fisheries policy require 
differentiated, multiannual 
programming; 
Whereas the Council should lay down at 
a later date general criteria and 
priorities for Community assistance in 
order to guarantee the coherence of 
the common fisheries policy; 
Whereas the Commission should lay down 
at a later date detailed implementing 
rules and administrative procedures; 
whereas the management committee for 
Objective 5(a) (adaptation of 
fisheries structures) referred to in 
Article 17(1) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2052/88, should participate in 
this; Whereas the Community should provide 
financial assistance in those fields 
which are crucial for the structural 
adaptation necessary to achieve the 
objectives of the common fisheries 
policy; whereas, furthermore, aid 
measures in this sector should be 
subject to compliance with the 
objectives of balance between 
resources and fishing effort; 
Whereas the structural measures 
ensuring the coherence of the common 
fisheries policy require 
differentiated, multiannual 
programming; 
Whereas the Council, having consulted 
the European Far1lament, should lay 
down at a later date general criteria 
and priorities for Community 
assistance in order to guarantee the 
coherence of the common fisheries 
policy; 
Whereas the Commission should lay down 
at a later date detailed implementing 
rules and administrative procedures; 
whereas the management committee for 
Objective 5(a) (adaptation of 
fisheries structures) referred to in 
Article 17(1) of Regulation (BBC) 
No 2052/88, should participate in 
this; 
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Whereas the measures provided for will 
coincide with the scope of council 
Regulation (BBC) No 4028/86 of 18 
December 1986 on Community measures to 
improve and adapt structures in the 
fisheries and aquaculture sectorO 
and Council Regulation (BBC) 
No 4042/89 of 19 December 1989 on the 
improvement of the conditions under 
which fishery and aquaculture products 
are processed and marketed<10)| 
whereas, therefore, these Regulations 
should be repealed and the detailed 
rules necessary for a transition 
preventing an interruption in 
structural aid should be laid down; Whereas the measures provided for will 
coincide with the scope of Council 
Regulation (BBC) No 4028/86 of 18 
December 1986 on Community measures to 
improve and adapt structures in the 
fisheries and aquaculture sectort9) 
and Council Regulation (BBC) 
No 4042/89 of 19 December 1989 on the 
improvement of the conditions under 
which fishery and aquaculture products 
are processed and marketed (*°); 
whereas, therefore, these Regulations 
should be repealed and the detailed 
rules necessary for a transition 
preventing an interruption in 
structural aid should be laid down; 
Whereas however Regulation (EEC) No 
4028/86 establishes in a uniform 
manner the maximun amounts of aid 
which can be granted to each 
individual project directly 
contributing to priority requirements 
of the common fisheries policy; 
whereas the Council must continue to 
establish these maximum amounts in a 
uniform manner, Whereas however Regulation (EEC) No 
4028/86 establishes in a uniform 
manner the maximun amounts of aid 
which can be granted to each 
individual project directly 
contributing to priority requirements 
of the common fisheries policy; 
whereas the Council having 
consultated the European Parliament, 
must continue to establish these 
maximum amounts in a uniform manner, 
(9) OJ No L 376, 31.12.1986, p.7. 
(10) OJ No L 388, 30.12.1989, p.l. 
(9) OJ No L 376, 31.12.1986, p.7, 
(10) OJ No L 388, 30.12.1989, p.l, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATIONS 
Article 1 -^MS-
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATIONS 
Article 1 
1. The structural measures implemented 
under this Regulation in the 
fisheries and aquaculture sector 
and the industry processing and 
marketing their products 
(hereinafter referred to as "the 
sector") shall support the general 
objectives of Articles 39 and 130a 
of the Treaty and the objectives 
set out in Regulations (BBC) 
No 3760/92 and No 2052/88. 
2. The tasks of the FIFG shall be: 
a) to contribute to a rational and 
responsible management of marine 
resources and seek to establish a 
durable balance between available 
and accessible resources and 
fishing capacities; 
b) to strengthen the competitiveness 
of structures and the development 
of economically viable businesses 
in the fisheries sector; 
c) to improve market supply and the 
value added to fisheries and 
aquaculture products. 
Furthermore the FIFG shall contribute 
towards technical assistance and 
information measures, and support 
studies and pilot projects for the 
adaptation of fisheries structures. 1. The structural measures implemented 
under this Regulation in the 
fisheries and aquaculture sector 
and the industry processing and 
marketing their products 
(hereinafter referred to as "the 
sector") shall support the general 
objectives of Articles 39 and 130a 
of the Treaty and the objectives 
set out in Regulations (BBC) 
No 3760/92 and No 2052/88. 
2. The tasks of the FIFG shall bet 
a) to contribute to ( ) achieving a 
balance on a sustainable basis 
between resources and their 
exploitation; 
b) to strengthen the competitiveness 
of structures and the development 
of economically viable businesses 
in the fisheries sector; 
c) to improve market supply and the 
value added to fisheries and 
aquaculture products. 
Furthermore the FIFG shall contribute 
towards technical assistance and 
information measures, and support 
studies and pilot projects for the 
adaptation of fisheries structures. 
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Article 2 Article 2 
FIFG assistance may be granted for 
the implementation of measures 
directly contributing towards 
ensuring compliance with the 
requirements of the common 
fisheries policy and, more 
particularly, compliance with the 
decisions taken pursuant to 
Articles 8 and 11 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 3760/92, in particular in 
the following fieldss 1. FIFG assistance may be granted for 
the implementation of measures 
directly contributing towards 
ensuring compliance with the 
requirements of the common 
fisheries policy and, more 
particularly, compliance with the 
decisions taken pursuant to 
Articles 8 and 11 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 3760/92, in particular in 
the following fields: 
- adaptation of fishing capacities 
and regulation of fishing 
activities, - t J 
reorientation of fishing activities 
towards resources in waters under 
the sovereignty or jurisdiction of 
third countries, - I J 
controlling fishing activities, in 
particular by fitting special 
equipment on board vessels. 
2. The provisions of Article 13(3) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and of 
Article 17 of Regulation (BBC) No 
4253/88 shall apply to measures 
referred to in paragraph 1. 
However the aid granted to each 
individual project under measures 
referred to in paragraph 1 shall 
not exceed the maximum amount to 
be established pursuant to the 
procedure referred to in article 8. - [ J 
- redeployment operations 
" joint enterprises 
- joint ventures 
- adjustment of capacities 
In the framework of the procedure 
referred to at paragraph 8, the 
Council may adapt the list of fields 
referred to in this paragraph. 
2. The provisions of Article 13(3) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and of 
Article 17 of Regulation (BBC) No 
4253/88 shall apply to measures 
referred to in paragraph 1. 
However the aid granted to each 
individual project under measures 
referred to in paragraph 1 shall 
not exceed the maximum amount to 
be established pursuant to the 
procedure referred to in article 8. 
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Article 3 
1. The FIFG may contribute towards the 
funding of investments and 
operations in support of one or 
more of the tasks referred to in 
Article 1(2), in particular in the 
following fieldss 
- renewal and modernization of the 
fishing fleet, Article 3 
1. The FIFG may contribute towards the 
funding of investments and 
operations in support of one or 
more of the tasks referred to in 
Article 1(2), in particular in the 
following fields: 
- [ 1 
development 
off-shore 
aquaculture, and rationalization of 
and land-based - [ 1 
development of coastal sea areas 
with a view to protecting or 
developing marine resources, 
improvement in the quality of 
facilities for landing, fishery 
products, 
adding value to fishery products by 
improving the conditions under 
which they are marketed and 
processed and by promoting them. - t 
- I 
[ ) 
restructuring and renewal of the 
fishing fleet 
- modernization of the fishing fleet 
- improvement of the conditions under 
which fishery and aquaculture 
products are processed and marketed 
- development of aquaculture and 
structural works in coastal waters 
- exploratory fishing 
- facilities at fishing ports 
- search for new markets 
- specific measures 
In the framework of the procedure 
referred to at paragraph 8, the 
Council may adapt the list of fields 
referred to in this paragraph. 
2. In particular, the investments and 
operations referred to in 
paragraph 1 may cover the operating 
conditions on board vessels, an 
improvement in the selectivity of 
fishing methods and gear, an 
improvement in product quality, and 
the introduction of Community 
standards for product hygiene, for 
health and safety at the workplace, 
and for environmental protection. 2. In particular, the investments and 
operations referred to in 
paragraph 1 may cover the operating 
conditions on board vessels, an 
improvement in the selectivity of 
fishing methods and gear, an 
improvement in product quality, and 
the introduction of Community 
standards for product hygiene, for 
healtfh and safety at the workplace, 
and for environmental protection. 
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3. The contribution of FIFG referred 
to in paragraph 1 may also cover 
structuring measures aimed at 
strengthening the professional 
cohesion and its level of 
organisation and which contribute 
to the implementation by the 
profession itself of actions of 
collective interest. 3. [ 1 
4. The rates of aid referred to in 
Article 13(3) of Regulation (BBC) 
No 2052/88 and in Article 17(3) of 
Regulation (BBC) No 4253/88 shall 
apply to investments and operations 
referred to in this Article. ( J 3^ The limits of nity. 
participation referred to in Article 
13(3) of Regulation (BBC) No 2052/88 
and in Article 17(3) of Regulation 
(BBC) No 4253/88 shall apply to 
investments and operations referred to 
in this Article. 
4. For all the above Investments and 
operations mentioned in paragraph 1, 
account shall be taken of the 
implications for the environment. 
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Article 4 Article 4 
1. Within the fields specified in 
Articles 2 and 3 and up to a 
maximum of 3% of the budget funds 
available annually for structural 
measures in the sector, the FIFG 
may finance : 
- studies, pilot projects and 
demonstration projects, 1. Within the fields specified in 
Articles 2 and 3 and up to a 
maximum of 3% of the budget funds 
available annually for structural 
measures in the sector, the FIFG 
may finance : 
- studies, pilot projects 
demonstration projects, and 
the provision of services and 
technical assistance for the 
purposes in particular of 
preparing, accompanying and 
assessing the implementation of 
this Regulation, the provision of services and 
technical assistance for the 
purposes in particular of 
preparing, accompanying and 
assessing the implementation of 
this Regulation, 
- concerted action to remedy 
particular difficulties affecting 
specific aspects of the sector, 
- schemes to disseminate information. - concerted action to remedy 
particular difficulties affecting 
specific aspects of the Beetor, 
- schemes to disseminate information. 
2. Measures referred to in paragraph 1 
and implemented at the Commission's 
initiative can exceptionnelly be 
financed at a rate of 100%; those 
implemented by the Commission 
itself shall be financed at the 
rate of 100%. 2. Measures referred to in paragraph 1 
and implemented at the Commission's 
initiative can exceptionnally be 
financed at a rate of 100%; those 
implemented [ ] for the benefit 
of the Commission itself shall be 
financed at the rate of 100%. 
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Article 5 Article 5 
1. in particular, and in addition to 
information referred to in Article 
11(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88, each plan for the actions 
in fisheries structures shall 
include a description of the 
various fields referred to in 
Articles 2 and 3; it shall take 
account in particular of decisions 
adopted pursuant to Articles 8 and 
11 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 1. In particular, and in addition to 
information referred to in Article 
11(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 
2052/88, each plan for the actions 
in fisheries structures shall 
include a description of the 
various fields referred to in 
Articles 2 and 3; it shall take 
account in particular of decisions 
adopted pursuant to Articles 8 and 
11 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 
2. In accordance with article 11(2) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and 
with article 5(2) of Regulation 
(EEC) No 4253/88, the Member States 
shall include with their plan's 
applications for operational 
programmes and other forms of 
assistance that they cover. 2. In accordance with article 11(2) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and 
with article 5(2) of Regulation 
(EEC) No 4253/88, the Member States 
shall include with their plan's 
applications for operational 
programmes and other forms of 
assistance that they cover. 
Article 6 Article 6 
In accordance with Article 10(1) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, the 
adoption of the Community support 
Framework and the granting of aid can 
be governed by a single Commission 
decision. In accordance with Article 10(1) of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, the 
adoption of the Community support 
Framework and the granting of aid can 
be governed by a single Commission 
decision. 
Article 7 Article 7 
1. The Commission shall decide on FIFG 
assistance on the terms laid down 
in Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88. 1. The Commission shall decide on FIFG 
assistance on the terms laid down 
in Article 14 of Regulation (BBC) 
No 4253/88. 
2. The intermediate authority or body 
referred to in Article 14(1) and 
Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88 and the Member State 
concerned shall be notified of the 
decisions referred to in 
paragraph 1. 2. The intermediate authority or body 
referred to in Article 14(1) and 
Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88 and the Member State 
concerned shall be notified of the 
decisions referred to in 
paragraph 1. 
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Article 8 Article 8 
Without prejudice to Article 33 of 
Regulation (BBC) No 4253/88 and 
Article 11 of this Regulation, the 
Council, acting on a proposal from the 
Commission in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 43 of 
the Treaty, shall adopt not later than 
31 December 1992 the general criteria 
and the Community assistance 
priorities provided for in this 
Regulation and the maximum amounts 
referred to in article 2(2). Without prejudice to Article 33 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 and 
Article 11 of this Regulation, the 
Council, acting on a proposal from the 
Commission in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 43 of 
the Treaty, shall adopt not later than 
31 December 1992 the general criteria 
and the Community assistance 
priorities provided for in this 
Regulation and the maximum amounts 
referred to in article 2(2). 
Article 9 Article 9 
In accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article 10, the Commission 
shall adopt: 
- detailed rules for implementing 
this Regulation, In accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article 10, the Commission 
shall adopt: 
detailed rules for 
this Regulation, implementing 
- detailed rules necessary for 
establishing the data bases 
required for implementing and 
assessing the measures provided for 
in this Regulation. detailed rules necessary for 
establishing the data bases 
required for implementing and 
assessing the measures provided for 
in this Regulation. 
Article 10 Article 10 
1. Pursuant to Article 17 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and 
Article 29(2) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88, a Standing Committee 
for the Fishing Industry under the 
auspices of the Commission is 
hereby established, consisting of 
representatives of the Member 
States, under the chairmanship of a 
representative of the Commission. 
The EIB shall designate a 
representative who shall not vote. 
The Committee shall draw up its own 
rules of procedure. 1. Pursuant to Article 17 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and 
Article 29(2) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88, a Standing Committee 
for the Fishing Industry under the 
auspices of the Commission is 
hereby established, consisting of 
representatives of the Member 
States, under the chairmanship of a 
representative of the Commission. 
The BIB shall designate a 
representative who shall not vote. 
The Committee shall draw up its own 
rules of procedure. 
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2. Where the procedure laid down in 
this Regulation is to be followed, 
the chairman shall refer the matter 
to the Committee either on his own 
initiative or at the request of the 
representative of a Member State. 
The representative of the 
Commission shall submit to the 
Committee a draft of the measures 
to be taken. The Committee shall 
deliver its opinion on the said 
draft within a time limit which the 
chairman may lay down according to 
the urgency of the matter under 
consideration. The opinion shall 
be delivered by the majority laid 
down in Article 148(2) of the 
Treaty in the case of decisions 
which the Council is required to 
adopt on a proposal from the 
Commission. The votes of the 
representatives of the Member 
States within the Committee shall 
be weighted in the manner set out 
in that Article. The chairman 
shall not vote. 2. Where the procedure laid down in 
this Regulation is to be followed, 
the chairman shall refer the matter 
to the Committee either on his own 
initiative or at the request of the 
representative of a Member State. 
The representative of the 
Commission shall submit to the 
Committee a draft of the measures 
to be taken. The Committee shall 
deliver its opinion on the said 
draft within a time limit which the 
chairman may lay down according to 
the urgency of the matter under 
consideration. The opinion shall 
be delivered by the majority laid 
down in Article 148(2) of the 
Treaty in the case of decisions 
which the Council is required to 
adopt on a proposal from the 
Commission. The votes of the 
representatives of the Member 
States within the Committee shall 
be weighted in the manner set out 
in that Article. The chairman 
shall not vote. 
The Commission shall adopt measures 
which shall apply immediately. 
However, if these measures are not 
in accordance with the opinion of 
the Committee, they shall be 
communicated by the Commission to 
the Council forthwith. In that 
event, the Commission may defer 
application of the measures which 
it has decided for a period of not 
more than one month from the date 
of such communication. The 
Council, acting by a qualified 
majority, may take a different 
decision within a time limit of one 
month. The Commission shall adopt measures 
which shall apply immediately. 
However, if these measures are not 
in accordance with the opinion of 
the Committee, they shall be 
communicated by the Commission to 
the Council forthwith. In that 
event, the Commission may defer 
application of the measures which 
it has decided for a period of not 
more than one month from the date 
of such communication. The 
Council, acting by a qualified 
majority, may take a different 
decision within a time limit of one 
month. 
The opinions of the Committee shall 
be communicated to the committees 
referred to in Articles 27, 28 and 
29(1) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88. The opinions of the Committee shall 
be communicated to the committees 
referred to in Articles 27, 28 and 
29(1) of Regulation (EEC) 
No 4253/88. 
3. The committee provided for in this 
Article shall replace the committee 
established in Article 11 of 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 101/76 
of 19 January 1976 in all functions 
conferred upon it pursuant to that 
Regulation. 3. The committee provided for in this 
Article shall replace the committee 
established in Article 11 of 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 101/76 
of 19 January 1976 in all functions 
conferred upon it pursuant to that 
Regulation. 
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Article 11 Article 11 
The provisions on information and 
publicity referred to in Article 32 of 
Regulation (BBC) No 4253/88 concerning 
FIFO assistance shall be adopted by 
the Commission and published in the 
Official Journal of the European 
Communities. ( ) 
Article 12 
1. With effect from 1 January 1994, 
Regulations (BBC) No 4028/86 and 
No 4042/89 and the provisions 
establishing the detailed rules of 
their implementation, with the 
exception of Commission Regulation 
(BBC) No 163/89 and decisions 
adopting the multiannual guidance 
programmas for fishing fleets for 
the period 1993-96, are hereby 
repealed. 
However s 
- they remain valid for applications 
introduced before this date; 
- decisions on grant aid relating to 
projects introduced in 1993 under 
Regulation (BBC) No 4028/86 but 
which do not fall within a plan 
referred to in Article 6 of this 
Regulation, can only be taken until 
1 July 1994. 
Applications under Regulation (BBC) No 
4028/86 for which no aid decision has 
been taken by 1 July 1994 shall be 
considered null and void. However, 
the measures and projects provided for 
in such applications may be 
incorporated into the sectoral plans 
provided for in Article 5 of this 
Regulation. Article [ ) 11 
1. With effect from 1 January 1994, 
Regulations (BBC) No 4028/86 and 
No 4042/89 and the provisions 
establishing the detailed rules of 
their implementation, with the 
exception of Commission Regulation 
(BBC) No 163/89 and decisions 
adopting the multiannual guidance 
programmes for fishing fleets for 
the period 1993-96, are hereby 
repealed. 
However s 
- they remain valid for applications 
introduced before this date; 
- decisions on grant aid relating to 
projects introduced in 1993 under 
Regulation (BBC) No 4028/86 but 
which do not fall within a plan 
referred to in Article 6 of this 
Regulation, can only be taken until 
1 July 1994. 
Applications under Regulation (BBC) No 
4028/86 for which no aid decision has 
been taken by 1 July 1994 shall be 
considered null and void. However, 
the measures and projects provided for 
in such applications may be 
incorporated into the sectoral plans 
provided for in Article 5 of this 
Regulation. 
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2. Commitments and/or the balances of 
commitments entered as aid for 
projects adopted by the Commission 
before 1 January 1989 under 
Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86, and 
for which no final application for 
payment has been submitted to the 
Commission before 31 December 1994, 
shall be cancelled and 
automatically released by the 
Commission on 30 June 1995 at the 
latest. 2. Commitments and/or the balances of 
commitments entered as aid for 
projects adopted by the Commission 
before 1 January 1989 under 
Regulation (BBC) No 4028/86, and 
for which no final application for 
payment has been submitted to the 
Commission before 31 December 1994, 
shall be cancelled and 
automatically released by the 
Commission on 30 June 1995 at the 
latest. 
Commitments and/or the balances of 
commitments entered as aid for 
projects adopted by the Commission 
between 1 January 1989 and 
30 June 1994 under Regulation (EEC) 
No 4028/86 and for which no final 
application for payment has been 
submitted to the Commission within 
six years from the date of decision 
granting the aid, shall be 
cancelled and automatically 
released by the Commission not 
later than six years and six months 
after the date of aid grant. Commitments and/or the balances of 
commitments entered as aid for 
projects adopted by the Commission 
between 1 January 1989 and 
30 June 1994 under Regulation (EEC) 
No 4028/86 and for which no final 
application for payment has been 
submitted to the Commission within 
six years from the date of decision 
granting the aid, shall be 
cancelled and automatically 
released by the Commission not 
later than six years and six months 
after the date of aid grant. 
Cancellations and automatical 
releases referred to in this 
paragraph shall not apply in the 
case of events beyond the control 
of the beneficiaries, nor 
if the beneficiaries shall have 
exceptionnally obtained an 
extension of the deadline for the 
implementat ion. 
Article 13 
This Regulation shall enter into force 
on the third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities. Cancellations and automatical 
releases referred to in this 
paragraph shall not apply in the 
case of events beyond the control 
of the beneficiaries, nor 
if the beneficiaries shall have 
exceptionnally obtained an 
extension of the deadline for the 
implementation. 
Article [ J 12 
This Regulation shall enter into force 
on the third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in 
its entirety and directly applicable 
in all Member States. This Regulation shall be binding in 
its entirety and directly applicable 
in all Member States. 
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