Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the Commission to conclude, for the European Community, an agreement in the form of exchange of letters with, respectively, the Swiss Confederation, the Czech Republic and each of the other non E.U. partner countries, parties to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure, laying down the procedures for the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) to each of them
Date: 2000-01-31
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Czechoslovakia, Switzerland, computer systems, customs transit, transmission network

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Brussels, 31.01.2000
COM(2000) 29 final

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

authorising the Commission to conclude, for the European Community, an agreement in
the form of exchange of letters with, respectively, the Swiss Confederation, the Czech
Republic and each of the other non E.U. partner countries, parties to the Convention of
20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure, laying down the procedures for the
extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI)
to each of them

(presented by the Commission)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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3

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The implementation of the computerised transit system introduced by Decision
n° 1/991 of the Joint Committee on common transit requires the setting up of an
international computer network to enable the exchange of information between the
competent authorities of the Parties to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common
transit procedure2.

The European Community has already developed the Common Communications
Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) which fulfils
the necessary
requirements.

By Decision n° 2/99 of the Joint Committee the CCN/CSI is to be used by all
Contracting Parties to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit
procedure3.

By the Decision n° 2/99 the financial participation of the EFTA countries and other
related issues are to be agreed between the Community and each of the EFTA
countries.

By Decision [1999/X of 22.10.1999] the Council authorised the Commission to
negotiate with each of the non EU partner countries to the Convention on a common
transit procedure,
in consultation with the special committee appointed by the
Council to assist it, an agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the
extension of the CCN/CSI to them, in accordance with the directives annexed to that
Decision.

The Commission has negotiated the extension of CCN/CSI
to the Swiss
Confederation and the Czech Republic. The results of these negotiations, which are
in conformity with the negotiating directives approved by the Council, are contained
in Annexes I and II of the attached draft proposal. The texts contained in Annexes I
and II are almost identical.

The texts lay down the financial and technical conditions for the extension of
CCN/CSI to the partner countries. Apart from the installation costs, which will be
reimbursed by 31.1.2000,
the agreements do not have long-lasting financial
implications on the E.U. budget as they foresee a system of pre-financing from the
partner countries, which will have to advance, by 31 March every year, a flat-rate
sum for the annual cost of the use of the network. Moreover, by the same date, they
will have to constitute (year 2000) and replenish (from 2001 onwards) a reserve for
contingencies and future development. The texts contain an obligation for all parties
involved to respect the technical specifications relating to the project and the rules

OJ L 65, 12.3.1999, p. 50
OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2
Article 1 Appendix I of the Convention is amended as follows:
The following new paragraph is inserted as paragraph 1a in article 23a:
‘1a. For the exchange of information in paragraph 1, the Common Communications Network/Common
System Interface (CCN/CSI) of the Community shall be used by all contracting Parties. The financial
participation of the EFTA countries and other related issue shall be agreed between the Community and
each of the EFTA countries.’OJ L 119, 7.5.1999, p. 53

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concerning the general security policy as established and agreed in the framework of
the project.

8.

The Commission invites the Council to authorise it to conclude the agreements with
the Swiss Confederation and the Czech Republic on the basis of the results of the
negotiations contained in Annexes I and II as well as any further agreement with the
other non-E.U. partner countries members to the Convention on a common transit
procedure, on the basis of the standard text contained in Annex III.

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Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

authorising the Commission to conclude, for the European Community, an agreement in
the form of exchange of letters with, respectively, the Swiss Confederation, the Czech
Republic and each of the other non E.U. partner countries, parties to the Convention of
20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure, laying down the procedures for the
extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI)
to each of them

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
article 300(2) thereof;

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

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5

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The implementation of the computerised system introduced by Decision n° 1/99 of the
Joint Committee on common transit4 requires the setting up of an international
computer network to enable the exchange of information between the competent
authorities of the parties to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit
procedure5;

The European Community has already developed the Common Communication
Network/Common System Interface
the necessary
requirements;

(CCN/CSI) which fulfils

By Decision n° 2/99 of the Joint Committee on common transit6, the CCN/CSI shall
be used by all contracting parties to the convention on transit and the financial
participation of the partner countries and other related issues shall be agreed between
the Community and each of the partner country;

OJ L 65, 12.3.1999, p. 50
OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2
Article 1 Appendix I of the Convention is amended as follows:
The following new paragraph is inserted as paragraph 1a in article 23a:
'1a. For the exchange of information in paragraph 1, the Common Communications Network/Common
System Interface (CCN/CSI) of the Community shall be used by all contracting Parties. The financial
participation of the EFTA countries and other related issue shall be agreed between the Community and
each of the EFTA countries.' OJ L 119, 7.5.1999, p. 53.

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(4)

(5)

(6)

By Decision [1999/X of 22.10.1999] the Council has authorised the Commission to
negotiate with each of the non-E.U. partner countries, parties to the Convention on a
common transit procedure, an agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the
extension of CCN/CSI to each of them;

The Commission has negotiated the extension of CCN/CSI respectively to the Swiss
Confederation and to the Czech Republic and intends to negotiate this extension in the
future with the other non-E.U. partner countries, parties to the Convention on transit
on the same conditions;

The extension of the use CCN/CSI to the Swiss Confederation embraces also the
Principality of Liechtenstein for as long as that Principality remains bound to the
Swiss Confederation by a Customs Union Treaty;

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Council authorises the Commission to conclude, for the European Community, an
agreement in the form of exchange of letters with, respectively, the Government of the Swiss
Confederation, the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of each of the
other non-E.U. partners countries, parties to the Convention on a common transit procedure,
laying down the procedure for the extension of the common communication network/common
systems interface (CCN/CSI), to each of them, according to the texts in Annexes I, II and III.

The Commission will forward a copy of the signed exchanges of letters to the Council.

Article 2

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council
The President

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EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

ANNEX I

between the European Community, of the one part, and Czech Republic, of the other
part, concerning the extension of
the the Common Communications
the use of
Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised Transit
System (NCTS) to the Czech Republic on the basis of Decision 2/99 of the EC/EFTA
Joint Committee on common transit

A. Letter from the European Commission

Sir,

Concerning, the extension of the use of the the Common Communications Network/Common
System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised Transit System to the Czech
Republic I would like to propose the following commitment on behalf of the European
Community:

I - The Parties will comply with the technical specifications as set out in the documents listed
in the annex to this letter, which had been made available to the Czech Republic as well as
any modification that will be introduced in the future in the framework of the project.

II - The European Commission will run and develop the system in conformity to guidelines
elaborated in the CPC-CWP -CCN/CSI also for the partner countries.

III - The Parties will respect
framework of the project.

the rules about general security policy as set out

in the

IV - At the latest on 31 March 2000, the Czech Republic will pay the cost for the installation
of the CCN/CSI as justified by the European Commission on the basis of the specific
convention that it concluded to this end with the subcontractor.

V - At the latest on 31 March 2000, the Czech Republic will pay the cost of operating the
network as incurred by the Community as from the date of the installation of the hardware
and software until 31 December 1999.

VI - On 31 March of every year, the Czech Republic will pay a flat-rate sum (102.000 Euros
for the year 2000) for the annual cost of use of the network. The European Commission will
communicate to the Czech Republic, by 31 July of every year, the flat-rate sum for the
following year.

VII - Before 31 January of each year, the European Commission will proceed to the clearance
of accounts of the operating costs on the basis of the sum already paid and the actual cost for
the Czech Republic and will provide the Czech Republic with a statement of account. The
European Commission will calculate the actual cost on the basis of its relation with the sub-
contractor, which will be chosen in conformity with the existing procedures for the award of
contracts. The final payment (payment of balance) will
take place 30 days after the
presentation of the statement of account. The total amount to be paid by the Czech Republic
will not in any case exceed by 20% the annual flat-rate sum already paid.

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VIII - Like the Member States of the European Union, the Czech Republic will be informed
on the forecast trends in these costs as well as on the main elements which may have an
impact on these costs.

IX - At the latest by 31 March 2000, the Czech Republic will pay a deposit for contingencies
and future development of the amount of 40.000 Euros. The European Commission will
provide the Czech Republic with a statement of account specifying the breakdown of costs to
be charged on the deposit. At the latest by 31 March of every year, the Czech Republic will
replenish the deposit by paying a sum corresponding to the amount actually used in the
previous year for contingencies and future development.

X - All payments must be made to the European Commission. Unless specified otherwise
they will be based on a statement of account issued by the European Commission, which will
allow the identification of the different services, hardware and software supply payable in 60
days.

XI - This agreement will remain in force as long as the two parties are contracting parties in
the convention of 20 May 1987 concerning a common transit procedure. Both parties reserve
themselves however, the possibility of modifying it by mutual agreement.

XII - In the case where the Czech Republic pays the amounts foreseen in points IV, V, VI, VII
and IX, with delay as regards the dates indicated in the previously mentioned points, the
European Union may apply interest on the arrears, (at the interest rate applied by the Central
European Bank on its operations in Euros, published in the Official Journal series C, in force
on the date foreseen for repayment, plus one and a half points). The same rate will apply to
payments to be made by the European Community.

I would be grateful if you could confirm the agreement of the Czech Republic to the above.

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B. Letter from the Czech Republic

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter concerning the extension of the use of
the Common Communications Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for transit to
the Czech Republic, which reads as follows:

the

extension

the Common Communications
"Concerning,
Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised Transit System to
the Czech Republic I would like to propose the following commitment on behalf of the
European Community:

use

the

the

of

of

I - The Parties will comply with the technical specifications as set out in the documents listed
in the annex to this letter, which had been made available to the Czech Republic as well as
any modification that will be introduced in the future in the framework of the project.

II - The European Commission will run and develop the system in conformity to guidelines
elaborated in the CPC-CWP -CCN/CSI also for the partner countries.

III - The Parties will respect
framework of the project.

the rules about general security policy as set out

in the

IV - At the latest on 31 March 2000, the Czech Republic will pay the cost for the installation
of the CCN/CSI as justified by the European Commission on the basis of the specific
convention that it concluded to this end with the subcontractor.

V - At the latest on 31 March 2000, the Czech Republic will pay the cost of operating the
network as incurred by the Community as from the date of the installation of the hardware
and software until 31 December 1999.

VI - On 31 March of every year, the Czech Republic will pay a flat-rate sum (102.000 Euros
for the year 2000) for the annual cost of use of the network. The European Commission will
communicate to the Czech Republic, by 31 July of every year, the flat-rate sum for the
following year.

VII - Before 31 January of each year, the European Commission will proceed to the clearance
of accounts of the operating costs on the basis of the sum already paid and the actual cost for
the Czech Republic and will provide the Czech Republic with a statement of account. The
European Commission will calculate the actual cost on the basis of its relation with the sub-
contractor, which will be chosen in conformity with the existing procedures for the award of
take place 30 days after the
contracts. The final payment (payment of balance) will
presentation of the statement of account. The total amount to be paid by the Czech Republic
will not in any case exceed by 20% the annual flat-rate sum already paid.

VIII - Like the Member States of the European Union, the Czech Republic will be informed
on the forecast trends in these costs as well as on the main elements which may have an
impact on these costs.

IX - At the latest by 31 March 2000, the Czech Republic will pay a deposit for contingencies
and future development of the amount of 40.000 Euros. The European Commission will
provide the Czech Republic with a statement of account specifying the breakdown of costs to

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be charged on the deposit. At the latest by 31 March of every year, the Czech Republic will
replenish the deposit by paying a sum corresponding to the amount actually used in the
previous year for contingencies and future development.

X - All payments must be made to the European Commission. Unless specified otherwise
they will be based on a statement of account issued by the European Commission, which will
allow the identification of the different services, hardware and software supply payable in 60
days.

XI - This agreement will remain in force as long as the two parties are contracting parties in
the convention of 20 May 1987 concerning a common transit procedure. Both parties reserve
themselves however, the possibility of modifying it by mutual agreement.

XII - In the case where the Czech Republic pays the amounts foreseen in points IV, V, VI, VII
and IX, with delay as regards the dates indicated in the previously mentioned points, the
European Union may apply interest on the arrears, (at the interest rate applied by the Central
European Bank on its operations in Euros, published in the Official Journal series C, in force
on the date foreseen for repayment, plus one and a half points). The same rate will apply to
payments to be made by the European Community."

The Czech Republic has the honour to confirm its agreement with the commitment taken in
this letter, on a reciprocal basis, by the European Community.

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ANNEX TO THE EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

CCN/CSI EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION

GENERAL

21info_en

21info_fr

Arap_101

Bnf104de

Bnf104en

Bnf104fr

Lr092v08

Lr155v01

CCN/CSI
taxation

telematic integration in the customs and indirect

CCN/CSI : l’intégration télématique au service de la douane et de
la fiscalité indirecte

Architecture of trans-european applications

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI (in German)

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI (in French)

Description of the CSI offer

Description of the dynamic behaviour of the CCN/CSI interactions

Lst-rol-XXI-00

Description of CCN/CSI roles

Mathaeus - Dublin

Architecture and methodology for intra-community systems

Pre-gen-XXI

CCN/CSI presentation and reading guide

CCN/TC

Ccn_tc_sla_03

CCN/TC Service Level Agreement

Epm01

Sqp_01

CCN/TC External Procedure Manual

CCN/TC Service Quality Plan

DEVELOPMENT

Acg_03

Prg_c_05

Application Configuration Guide

Application Programming Guide (C language)

Prg_Cob_BS2000_03

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
BS2000)

language for

Prg_Cob_CICS_01

Application Programming Guide (Cobol language for IBM)

10

Prg_Cob_GCOS7_03

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
GCOS7)

language for

Prg_Cob_GCOS8_01

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
GCOS8)

language for

Ref_cd09

Common Definitions Reference Manual (C language)

Ref_Cob_cd01

Common Definitions Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_cs01

CSI Reference Manuel (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_gs01

GSS Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_hl01

HL Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_os01

OS Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_pr01

Presentation Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_cs09

Ref_er05

Ref_gs03

Ref_hl07

Ref_os01

Ref_pr07

SECURITY

CSI Reference Manuel (C language)

CSI Error Reason codes Reference Manual

GSS Reference Manual (C language)

HL Reference Manual (C language)

OS Reference Manual (C language)

Presentation Reference Manual (C language)

Pol-sec-XXI-01

CCN/CSI General Security Policy

SPECIF

Ad_07

Frs_03

Fss_05

Ovw_07

Architecture Design

Requirement Specifications

Functional System Specifications

System Overview

11

TRAINING

Tra-csi(mod1)-05.ppt

Tra-csi(mod2)-05.ppt

Tra-csi(mod3)-03.ppt

Tra-csi_cob(mod2)-01.ppt

Tra-csi_cob(mod3)-01.ppt

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (C language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (C language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (Cobol language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (Cobol language)

12

EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

ANNEX II

between the European Community, of the one part, and Switzerland of the other part,
concerning the
the Common Communications
Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised Transit
system (NCTS) to Switzerland, on the basis of Decision 2/99 of the EC/EFTA Joint
Committee on common transit

extension of

the use of

the

A. Letter from the European Commission

Sir,

Concerning, the extension of the use of the the Common Communications Network/Common
System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised Transit System to Switzerland7
would like to propose the following commitment on behalf of the European Community:

I - The Parties will comply with the technical specifications as set out in the documents listed
in the annex to this letter, which had been made available to Switzerland as well as any
modification that will be introduced in the future in the framework of the project.

II - The European Commission will run and develop the system in conformity to guidelines
elaborated in the CPC-CWP -CCN/CSI also for the partner countries.

III - The Parties will respect
framework of the project.

the rules about general security policy as set out

in the

IV - At the latest on 31 March 2000, Switzerland will pay the cost for the installation of the
CCN/CSI as justified by the European Commission on the basis of the specific convention
that it concluded to this end with the subcontractor.

V - At the latest on 31 March 2000, Switzerland will pay the cost of operating the network as
incurred by the European Community as from the date of the installation of the hardware and
software until 31 December 1999.

VI - On 31 March of every year, Switzerland will pay a flat-rate sum (90.000 Euros for the
year 2000) for the annual cost of use of the network. The European Commission will
communicate to Switzerland, by 31 July of every year, the flat-rate sum for the following
year.

VII - Before 31 January of each year, the European Commission will proceed to the clearance
of accounts of the operating costs on the basis of the sum already paid and the actual cost for
Switzerland and will provide Switzerland with a statement of account. The European
Commission will calculate the actual cost on the basis of its relation with the sub-contractor,
which will be chosen in conformity with the existing procedures for the award of contracts.
The final payment (payment of balance) will take place 30 days after the presentation of the

7

The two parties agree that the extension of the use of CCN/CSI to Switzerland embraces also the
Principality of Liechtenstein for as long as that principality remains bound to the Swiss Confederation
by a Customs Union Treaty.

13

statement of account. The total amount to be paid by Switzerland will not in any case exceed
by 20% the annual flat-rate sum already paid.

VIII - Like the Member States of the European Union, Switzerland will be informed on the
forecast trends in these costs as well as on the main elements which may have an impact on
these costs.

IX - At the latest by 31 March 2000, Switzerland will pay a deposit for contingencies and
future development of the amount of 40.000 Euros. The European Commission will provide
Switzerland with a statement of account specifying the breakdown of costs to be charged on
the deposit. At the latest by 31 March of every year, Switzerland will replenish the deposit by
paying a sum corresponding to the amount actually used in the previous year
for
contingencies and future development.

X - All payments must be made to the European Commission. Unless specified otherwise
they will be based on a statement of account issued by the European Commission, which will
allow the identification of the different services, hardware and software supply payable in 60
days.

XI - This agreement will remain in force as long as the two parties are contracting parties in
the convention of 20 May 1987 concerning a common transit procedure. Both parties reserve
themselves however, the possibility of modifying it by mutual agreement.

XII - In the case where Switzerland pays the amounts foreseen in points IV, V, VI, VII and
IX, with delay as regards the dates indicated in the previously mentioned points, the European
Union may apply interest on the arrears, (at the interest rate applied by the Central European
Bank on its operations in Euros, published in the Official Journal series C, in force on the date
foreseen for repayment, plus one and a half points). The same rate will apply to payments to
be made by the European Community.

I would be grateful if you could confirm the agreement of Switzerland to the above.

14

B. Letter from Switzerland

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter concerning the extension of the use of
the the Common Communications Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for transit
to Switzerland, which reads as follows:

the

extension

the Common Communications
“Concerning,
Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised Transit System to
Switzerland8 would like to propose the following commitment on behalf of the European
Community:

use

the

the

of

of

I - The Parties will comply with the technical specifications as set out in the documents listed
in the annex to this letter, which had been made available to Switzerland as well as any
modification that will be introduced in the future in the framework of the project.

II - The European Commission will run and develop the system in conformity to guidelines
elaborated in the CPC-CWP -CCN/CSI also for the partner countries.

III - The Parties will respect
framework of the project.

the rules about general security policy as set out

in the

IV - At the latest on 31 March 2000, Switzerland will pay the cost for the installation of the
CCN/CSI as justified by the European Commission on the basis of the specific convention
that it concluded to this end with the subcontractor.

V - At the latest on 31 March 2000, Switzerland will pay the cost of operating the network as
incurred by the European Community as from the date of the installation of the hardware and
software until 31 December 1999.

VI - On 31 March of every year, Switzerland will pay a flat-rate sum (90.000 Euros for the
year 2000) for the annual cost of use of the network. The European Commission will
communicate to Switzerland, by 31 July of every year, the flat-rate sum for the following
year.

VII - Before 31 January of each year, the European Commission will proceed to the clearance
of accounts of the operating costs on the basis of the sum already paid and the actual cost for
Switzerland and will provide Switzerland with a statement of account. The European
Commission will calculate the actual cost on the basis of its relation with the sub-contractor,
which will be chosen in conformity with the existing procedures for the award of contracts.
The final payment (payment of balance) will take place 30 days after the presentation of the
statement of account. The total amount to be paid by Switzerland will not in any case exceed
by 20% the annual flat-rate sum already paid.

VIII - Like the Member States of the European Union, Switzerland will be informed on the
forecast trends in these costs as well as on the main elements which may have an impact on
these costs.

8

The two parties agree that the extension of the use of CCN/CSI to Switzerland embraces also the
Principality of Liechtenstein for as long as that principality remains bound to the Swiss Confederation
by a Customs Union Treaty.

15

IX - At the latest by 31 March 2000, Switzerland will pay a deposit for contingencies and
future development of the amount of 40.000 Euros. The European Commission will provide
Switzerland with a statement of account specifying the breakdown of costs to be charged on
the deposit. At the latest by 31 March of every year, Switzerland will replenish the deposit by
for
paying a sum corresponding to the amount actually used in the previous year
contingencies and future development.

X - All payments must be made to the European Commission. Unless specified otherwise
they will be based on a statement of account issued by the European Commission, which will
allow the identification of the different services, hardware and software supply payable in 60
days.

XI - This agreement will remain in force as long as the two parties are contracting parties in
the convention of 20 May 1987 concerning a common transit procedure. Both parties reserve
themselves however, the possibility of modifying it by mutual agreement.

XII - In the case where Switzerland pays the amounts foreseen in points IV, V, VI, VII and
IX, with delay as regards the dates indicated in the previously mentioned points, the European
Union may apply interest on the arrears, (at the interest rate applied by the Central European
Bank on its operations in Euros, published in the Official Journal series C, in force on the date
foreseen for repayment, plus one and a half points). The same rate will apply to payments to
be made by the European Community.”

I have the honour to confirm its agreement with the commitment taken in this letter, on a
reciprocal basis, by the European Community.

16

ANNEX TO THE EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

CCN/CSI EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION

GENERAL

21info_en

21info_fr

Arap_101

Bnf104de

Bnf104en

Bnf104fr

Lr092v08

Lr155v01

CCN/CSI
taxation

telematic integration in the customs and indirect

CCN/CSI : l’intégration télématique au service de la douane et de
la fiscalité indirecte

Architecture of trans-european applications

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI (in German)

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI (in French)

Description of the CSI offer

Description of the dynamic behaviour of the CCN/CSI interactions

Lst-rol-XXI-00

Description of CCN/CSI roles

Mathaeus – Dublin

Architecture and methodology for intra-community systems

Pre-gen-XXI

CCN/CSI presentation and reading guide

CCN/TC

Ccn_tc_sla_03

CCN/TC Service Level Agreement

Epm01

Sqp_01

CCN/TC External Procedure Manual

CCN/TC Service Quality Plan

DEVELOPMENT

Acg_03

Prg_c_05

Application Configuration Guide

Application Programming Guide (C language)

Prg_Cob_BS2000_03

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
BS2000)

language for

Prg_Cob_CICS_01

Application Programming Guide (Cobol language for IBM)

17

Prg_Cob_GCOS7_03

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
GCOS7)

language for

Prg_Cob_GCOS8_01

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
GCOS8)

language for

Ref_cd09

Common Definitions Reference Manual (C language)

Ref_Cob_cd01

Common Definitions Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_cs01

CSI Reference Manuel (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_gs01

GSS Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_hl01

HL Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_os01

OS Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_pr01

Presentation Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_cs09

Ref_er05

Ref_gs03

Ref_hl07

Ref_os01

Ref_pr07

SECURITY

CSI Reference Manuel (C language)

CSI Error Reason codes Reference Manual

GSS Reference Manual (C language)

HL Reference Manual (C language)

OS Reference Manual (C language)

Presentation Reference Manual (C language)

Pol-sec-XXI-01

CCN/CSI General Security Policy

SPECIF

Ad_07

Frs_03

Fss_05

Ovw_07

Architecture Design

Requirement Specifications

Functional System Specifications

System Overview

18

TRAINING

Tra-csi(mod1)-05.ppt

Tra-csi(mod2)-05.ppt

Tra-csi(mod3)-03.ppt

Tra-csi_cob(mod2)-01.ppt

Tra-csi_cob(mod3)-01.ppt

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (C language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (C language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (Cobol language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (Cobol language)

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EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

ANNEX III

between the European Community, of the one part, and […], of the other part,
concerning the
the Common Communications
Network/Common System Interface (CCN/CSI) for the New Computerised transit
System (NCTS) to […] on the basis of Decision 2/99 of the Joint Committee on common
transit

extension of

the use of

the

Draft

Agreement laying down the financial and technical conditions for the extension of the use of
CCN/CSI for NCTS to […].

I - The Parties will comply with the technical specifications as set out in the documents listed
in the annex to this exchange of letters, which had been made available to […] as well as any
modification that will be introduced in the future in the framework of the project.

II - The European Commission will comply with the obligation to run and to develop the
system in conformity to guidelines elaborated in the CPC-CWP -CCN/CSI also for the partner
countries

III - The Parties will respect
framework of the project.

the rules about general security policy as set out

in the

IV - […] will pay the cost for the installation of the CCN/CSI as justified by the European
Commission on the basis of the specific convention that it concluded to this end with the
subcontractor.

V - On 31 March of every year, […] will advance the annual cost of use of the network on the
basis of a flat-rate sum. The European Commission will communicate to […], by 31 July of
every year, the flat-rate sum for the following year.

VI - Before 31 January of each year, the European Commission will proceed to the clearance
of accounts of the operating costs on the basis of the sum already paid and the actual cost for
[…] and will provide […]with a statement of account. The European Commission will
calculate the actual cost on the basis of its relation with the sub-contractor, which will be
chosen in conformity with the existing procedures for the award of contracts. The final
payment (payment of balance) will take place 30 days after the presentation of the statement
of account. The total amount to be paid by […]will not in any case exceed by 20% the annual
flat-rate sum already paid.

VII - Like the Member States of the European Union, […] will be informed on the forecast
trends in these costs.

VIII - […] will create a reserve for contingencies and future development of the amount of
40.000 Euros. The Commission will provide […] with a statement of account specifying the
breakdown of costs to be charged on the reserve. At the latest by 31 January of every year,
[…] will replenish the reserve by paying a sum corresponding to the amount actually used in
the previous year for contingencies and future development.

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IX - All payments must be made to the European Commission. Unless specified otherwise
they will be based on a statement of account issued by the European Commission, which will
allow the identification of the different services, hardware and software supply payable in 60
days.

X - This agreement will remain in force as long as the two parties are contracting parties in
the convention of 20 May 1987 concerning a common transit procedure. Both parties reserve
themselves however, the possibility of modifying it by mutual agreement.

XI - In the case where […] pays the amounts foreseen in points IV, V, VI, VII and IX, with
delay as regards the dates indicated in the previously mentioned points, the European Union
may apply interest on the arrears, (at the interest rate applied by the Central European Bank
on its operations in Euros, published in the Official Journal series C, in force on the date
foreseen for repayment, plus one and a half points). The same rate will apply to payments to
be made by the European Community.

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ANNEX TO THE EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

CCN/CSI EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION

GENERAL

21info_en

21info_fr

Arap_101

Bnf104de

Bnf104en

Bnf104fr

Lr092v08

Lr155v01

CCN/CSI
taxation

telematic integration in the customs and indirect

CCN/CSI : l’intégration télématique au service de la douane et de
la fiscalité indirecte

Architecture of trans-european applications

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI (in German)

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI

Benefits expected from the use of CCN/CSI by the trans-European
applications of DGXXI (in French)

Description of the CSI offer

Description of the dynamic behaviour of the CCN/CSI interactions

Lst-rol-XXI-00

Description of CCN/CSI roles

Mathaeus - Dublin

Architecture and methodology for intra-community systems

Pre-gen-XXI

CCN/CSI presentation and reading guide

CCN/TC

Ccn_tc_sla_03

CCN/TC Service Level Agreement

Epm01

Sqp_01

CCN/TC External Procedure Manual

CCN/TC Service Quality Plan

DEVELOPMENT

Acg_03

Prg_c_05

Application Configuration Guide

Application Programming Guide (C language)

Prg_Cob_BS2000_03

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
BS2000)

language for

Prg_Cob_CICS_01

Application Programming Guide (Cobol language for IBM)

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Prg_Cob_GCOS7_03

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
GCOS7)

language for

Prg_Cob_GCOS8_01

Application Programming Guide (Cobol
GCOS8)

language for

Ref_cd09

Common Definitions Reference Manual (C language)

Ref_Cob_cd01

Common Definitions Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_cs01

CSI Reference Manuel (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_gs01

GSS Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_hl01

HL Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_os01

OS Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_Cob_pr01

Presentation Reference Manual (Cobol language)

Ref_cs09

Ref_er05

Ref_gs03

Ref_hl07

Ref_os01

Ref_pr07

SECURITY

CSI Reference Manuel (C language)

CSI Error Reason codes Reference Manual

GSS Reference Manual (C language)

HL Reference Manual (C language)

OS Reference Manual (C language)

Presentation Reference Manual (C language)

Pol-sec-XXI-01

CCN/CSI General Security Policy

SPECIF

Ad_07

Frs_03

Fss_05

Ovw_07

Architecture Design

Requirement Specifications

Functional System Specifications

System Overview

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TRAINING

Tra-csi(mod1)-05.ppt

Tra-csi(mod2)-05.ppt

Tra-csi(mod3)-03.ppt

Tra-csi_cob(mod2)-01.ppt

Tra-csi_cob(mod3)-01.ppt

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (C language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (C language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (Cobol language)

Course for the CSI application architects and
developers (Cobol language)

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

5.0

5.1

6.0

6.1

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1

[…]

BUDGET HEADING:
B5-303 and 6093 (statement of revenue)
TITLE:
Customs 2000 and revenue accruing from the participation of the non-member countries in customs co-
operation agreements
LEGAL BASIS:
Decision N° 2/99 of the EC-CEFTA joint committee "common Transit" of 30 March 1999 modifying
Appendix I of the Convention of 20 May 1987, on a common transit procedure. OJ L 119 p. 53, of
07/05/99.

DATE:
APPROPRIATIONS:

AIMS:
Installation and use of the CCN/CSI network by the Swiss Confederation
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

12 MONTH
PERIOD

(EUR million)

0,256

CURRENT
FINANCIAL
YEAR
[n]
(EUR million)

FOLLOWING
FINANCIAL
YEAR
[n+1]
(EUR million)

0,120

0,136

[n+2]

[n+3]

[n+4]

[n+5]

CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET

EXPENDITURE – see comments
-
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS)
NATIONAL AUTHORITIES
-
-
OTHER
REVENUE - see comments
-
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES)
NATIONAL
-

OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC

5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION:

The CCN/CSI was developed by the Community as a common network between the administrations of
the Member States, to allow an exchange of information between the Member States themselves and the
Commission
The existence of such an international computer network for the exchange of information between the
customs authorities involved is an essential instrument for the implementation of the new computerised
transit system (NCTS).
A decision has been taken to allow the EFTA and Visegrad Countries (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic
and Slovak Republic) to use the system to exchange data within the framework of common transit,
(Decision 2/99).
In this respect, the Community financial involvement is confined to advancing funds to cover spending
which will be reimbursed , via the item 6093, by each country concerned.
€
The installation costs of the CCN/CSI network can be estimated at +/ -
The annual costs of use of the network are estimated (1999) at +/ -
The possible cost of contingencies, and future developments of the network can be evaluated
at
CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE
RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?

s 120 000

s 40 000

s 96 000

YES

€

€

CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF
THE CURRENT BUDGET?

6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY?

6.3 WILL APPROPRIATIONS NEED TO BE ENTERED IN FUTURE BUDGETS?

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NO

NO

YES

OBSERVATIONS:
The Commission will commit the appropriations concerned at the time of the signature of the contract and
payments will come to an end once the country concerned will have received the installation. Payments will be
carried out via the B5-303 heading, Customs 2000 of the general Budget.
The procedure for the recovery of the annual costs of use of the network is similar. These costs will be updated
each year, according to the market trends.
Refunding will be required to the third countries concerned, via the item 6093 of the statement of revenues. The
refund procedures are specified in the exchange of letters.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

5.0

5.1

6.0

6.1

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2

[…]

BUDGET HEADING:
B5-303 and 6093 (statement of revenue)
TITLE:
Customs 2000 and revenue accruing from the participation of the non-member countries in customs co-
operation agreements
LEGAL BASIS:
Decision N° 2/99 of the EC-CEFTA joint committee "common Transit" of 30 March 1999 modifying
Appendix I of the Convention of 20 May 1987, on a common transit procedure. OJ L 119 p. 53, of
07/05/99.

DATE:
APPROPRIATIONS:

AIMS:
Installation and use of the CCN/CSI network by the Czech Republic
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

12 MONTH
PERIOD

(EUR million)

0,252

CURRENT
FINANCIAL
YEAR
[n]
(EUR million)

FOLLOWING
FINANCIAL
YEAR
[n+1]
(EUR million)

0,122

0,130

[n+2]

[n+3]

[n+4]

[n+5]

CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET

NATIONAL AUTHORITIES
OTHER

EXPENDITURE – Voir commentaires
-
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS)
-
-
REVENUE – Voir commentaires
-
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES)
NATIONAL
-

OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC

5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION:

The CCN/CSI was developed by the Community as a common network between the administrations of
the Member States, to allow an exchange of information between the Member States themselves and the
Commission
The existence of such an international computer network for the exchange of information between the
customs authorities involved is an essential instrument for the implementation of the new computerised
transit system (NCTS).
A decision has been taken to allow the EFTA and Visegrad Countries (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic
and Slovak Republic) to use the system to exchange data within the framework of common transit,
(Decision 2/99).
In this respect, the Community financial involvement is confined to advancing funds to cover spending
which will be reimbursed , via the item 6093, by each country concerned.
€
The installation costs of the CCN/CSI network can be estimated at +/ -
The annual costs of use of the network are estimated (1999) at +/ -
The possible cost of contingencies, and future developments of the network can be evaluated
at
CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE
RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?

s 122 000

s 40 000

s 90 000

YES

€

€

CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF
THE CURRENT BUDGET?

6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY?

6.3 WILL APPROPRIATIONS NEED TO BE ENTERED IN FUTURE BUDGETS?

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NO

NO

YES

OBSERVATIONS:
The Commission will commit the appropriations concerned at the time of the signature of the contract and
payments will come to an end once the country concerned will have received the installation. Payments will be
carried out via the B5-303 heading, Customs 2000 of the general Budget.
The procedure for the recovery of the annual costs of use of the network is similar. These costs will be updated
each year, according to the market trends.
Refunding will be required to the third countries concerned, via the item 6093 of the statement of revenues. The
refund procedures are specified in the exchange of letters.

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