Article 1 
Under the conditions set out in this Decision, the Community may grant a financial contribution (hereinafter "financial contribution") to control programmes established by the Member States for the implementation of the control, inspection and surveillance systems applicable to the common fisheries policy laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. The control programmes shall specify their objectives and the facilities to be deployed and expenditure envisaged, in particular for the action referred to in Article 2. Article 2 The financial contribution may be granted in respect of certain expenditure provided for in the control programmes and intended to contribute to the following actions: (a) creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control; (b) experimentation with and implementation of new technologies to improve control of fishery activities; (c) training of control departments' officials; (d) implementation of new inspection and observer schedules in the framework of Regional Fishery Organisations (RFOs) to which the Community is a contracting party; (e) acquisition and modernisation of control, inspection and surveillance equipment. Under points (a), (b), (d) and (e), the financial contribution per project shall be limited to expenditure of an amount greater than EUR 13200. Article 3 The expenditure referred to in Article 2 arising from legal and financial commitments entered into by Member States' competent authorities during the period of application of this Decision, in respect of which no other financial aid is received from the Community, shall be regarded as eligible. Value added tax (VAT) shall not be regarded as eligible expenditure. Expenditure shall be eligible to the extent to which it is actually used to implement the control programmes. Article 4 1. The financial contribution shall relate to eligible expenditure effected by Member States between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2003. 2. The financial reference for the implementation of the measures for which financial assistance is provided for the period 2001 to 2003 shall be EUR 105 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. 3. If appropriations available in the general budget of the European Union do not permit a financial contribution to all eligible expenditure proposed by a Member State, priority shall be given to expenditure on the control measures provided for in the Community rules. Article 5 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(a) shall cover eligible expenditure for the creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control, including IT applications, computers and software. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 65 % of eligible expenditure. Article 6 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(b) shall cover eligible expenditure for experimentation with, and the introduction of, new technologies to improve controls on fishing and related activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2 to enable financial contributions towards eligible expenditure, where necessary, extending the VMS provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 to include vessels other than those referred to in Article 3(2) thereof, and towards recording information other than vessel position and installing electronic logbooks. Article 7 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 2 
The financial contribution may be granted in respect of certain expenditure provided for in the control programmes and intended to contribute to the following actions: (a) creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control; (b) experimentation with and implementation of new technologies to improve control of fishery activities; (c) training of control departments' officials; (d) implementation of new inspection and observer schedules in the framework of Regional Fishery Organisations (RFOs) to which the Community is a contracting party; (e) acquisition and modernisation of control, inspection and surveillance equipment. Under points (a), (b), (d) and (e), the financial contribution per project shall be limited to expenditure of an amount greater than EUR 13200. Article 3 The expenditure referred to in Article 2 arising from legal and financial commitments entered into by Member States' competent authorities during the period of application of this Decision, in respect of which no other financial aid is received from the Community, shall be regarded as eligible. Value added tax (VAT) shall not be regarded as eligible expenditure. Expenditure shall be eligible to the extent to which it is actually used to implement the control programmes. Article 4 1. The financial contribution shall relate to eligible expenditure effected by Member States between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2003. 2. The financial reference for the implementation of the measures for which financial assistance is provided for the period 2001 to 2003 shall be EUR 105 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. 3. If appropriations available in the general budget of the European Union do not permit a financial contribution to all eligible expenditure proposed by a Member State, priority shall be given to expenditure on the control measures provided for in the Community rules. Article 5 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(a) shall cover eligible expenditure for the creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control, including IT applications, computers and software. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 65 % of eligible expenditure. Article 6 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(b) shall cover eligible expenditure for experimentation with, and the introduction of, new technologies to improve controls on fishing and related activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2 to enable financial contributions towards eligible expenditure, where necessary, extending the VMS provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 to include vessels other than those referred to in Article 3(2) thereof, and towards recording information other than vessel position and installing electronic logbooks. Article 7 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 3 
The expenditure referred to in Article 2 arising from legal and financial commitments entered into by Member States' competent authorities during the period of application of this Decision, in respect of which no other financial aid is received from the Community, shall be regarded as eligible. Value added tax (VAT) shall not be regarded as eligible expenditure. Expenditure shall be eligible to the extent to which it is actually used to implement the control programmes. Article 4 1. The financial contribution shall relate to eligible expenditure effected by Member States between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2003. 2. The financial reference for the implementation of the measures for which financial assistance is provided for the period 2001 to 2003 shall be EUR 105 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. 3. If appropriations available in the general budget of the European Union do not permit a financial contribution to all eligible expenditure proposed by a Member State, priority shall be given to expenditure on the control measures provided for in the Community rules. Article 5 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(a) shall cover eligible expenditure for the creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control, including IT applications, computers and software. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 65 % of eligible expenditure. Article 6 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(b) shall cover eligible expenditure for experimentation with, and the introduction of, new technologies to improve controls on fishing and related activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2 to enable financial contributions towards eligible expenditure, where necessary, extending the VMS provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 to include vessels other than those referred to in Article 3(2) thereof, and towards recording information other than vessel position and installing electronic logbooks. Article 7 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 4 
1. The financial contribution shall relate to eligible expenditure effected by Member States between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2003. 2. The financial reference for the implementation of the measures for which financial assistance is provided for the period 2001 to 2003 shall be EUR 105 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. 3. If appropriations available in the general budget of the European Union do not permit a financial contribution to all eligible expenditure proposed by a Member State, priority shall be given to expenditure on the control measures provided for in the Community rules. Article 5 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(a) shall cover eligible expenditure for the creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control, including IT applications, computers and software. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 65 % of eligible expenditure. Article 6 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(b) shall cover eligible expenditure for experimentation with, and the introduction of, new technologies to improve controls on fishing and related activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2 to enable financial contributions towards eligible expenditure, where necessary, extending the VMS provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 to include vessels other than those referred to in Article 3(2) thereof, and towards recording information other than vessel position and installing electronic logbooks. Article 7 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 5 
1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(a) shall cover eligible expenditure for the creation of the mechanisms and IT networks necessary for information exchange in connection with control, including IT applications, computers and software. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 65 % of eligible expenditure. Article 6 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(b) shall cover eligible expenditure for experimentation with, and the introduction of, new technologies to improve controls on fishing and related activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2 to enable financial contributions towards eligible expenditure, where necessary, extending the VMS provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 to include vessels other than those referred to in Article 3(2) thereof, and towards recording information other than vessel position and installing electronic logbooks. Article 7 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 6 
1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(b) shall cover eligible expenditure for experimentation with, and the introduction of, new technologies to improve controls on fishing and related activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2 to enable financial contributions towards eligible expenditure, where necessary, extending the VMS provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 to include vessels other than those referred to in Article 3(2) thereof, and towards recording information other than vessel position and installing electronic logbooks. Article 7 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 7 
1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(c) shall cover, in accordance with the rules in Annex I, eligible expenditure on the training of national officials involved in control activities arising from the organisation of seminars or training courses of at least one day and from exchanges of national officials. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. Article 8 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 8 
1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(d) shall cover eligible expenditure on the introduction of new inspection and observer schedules adopted in the framework of RFOs to which the Community is a contracting party. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, at most, 50 % of eligible expenditure. Article 9 1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 9 
1. Financial contributions towards the expenditure referred to in Article 2(e) shall cover investment in the acquisition or modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities. 2. The annual financial contribution per Member State shall be, as a maximum, 35 % of eligible expenditure. 3. The Commission may decide on a rate of contribution higher than that provided for in paragraph 2, of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure, in the following cases: (a) to Member States which have to control an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone, Exclusive Fishing Zone or continental shelf or which have to deal with disproportionate obligations arising in connection with the control of fishing at sea; (b) to Member States which assign control resources each year, during the period 2001 to 2003, to the regulatory zone of an RFO to which the Community is a contracting party, in which vessels flying their flag operate. Article 10 A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 10 
A special financial contribution of up to 50 % of eligible expenditure per Member State per year may be granted for implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy. This contribution shall be granted towards eligible expenditure on introducing a system of assessment, including developing analytical accounting procedures permitting calculation of the cost of various control measures carried out by the competent authorities of the Member States. Article 11 The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 11 
The annual budget allocation for action towards which a financial contribution of more than 50 % is paid shall be restricted to 20 % of the budget envelope. Article 12 1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 12 
1. Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution shall send the Commission, by 30 June 2001 at the latest, a forecast programme of their annual expenditure for 2001, 2002 and 2003 for which they are seeking a financial contribution, accompanied by a three-year programme describing the controls they intend to carry out during the three-year period. The control programme must describe the objectives of the control and inspection measures scheduled, the actual operational plan envisaged and the results anticipated, and must cover the full range of fishery control work relevant to the Member State. Programmes received after 30 June 2001 shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances, justified by the Member States concerned. 2. The programmes shall include the details specified in points 1 and 2 of Part A of Annex II. Article 13 On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 13 
On the basis of the information provided by Member States, and having due regard to the criteria in point 3 of Part A of Annex II, the Commission shall decide before 31 October 2001 for 2001 and before 30 June 2002 for 2002 and 30 June 2003 for 2003 respectively, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24(2) on: (a) the eligibility of the expenditure scheduled for the current budget year; (b) the rate of the financial contribution; (c) any conditions applying to the financial contribution. Article 14 At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 14 
At the reasoned request of a Member State the Commission may grant advances of up to 50 % of the annual financial contribution. These shall be deducted from the final amount of the financial contribution towards the eligible expenditure actually incurred. Article 15 1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 15 
1. Member States' expenditure shall be committed both legally and financially at the latest within the calendar year following the year of notification of the decision referred to in Article 13. If the legal and financial commitment is not made within the time specified, any advance granted shall be repaid forthwith. 2. Member States shall implement their scheduled expenditure within one year of this legal and financial commitment as provided for in paragraph 1. Article 16 Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 16 
Where a Member State decides not to implement all or part of the eligible expenditure for which a financial contribution has been granted it shall immediately inform the Commission, stating the implications for its control programme. Article 17 1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 17 
1. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement of expenditure by 31 May of the year following the year in which it was incurred at the latest. 2. When submitting applications for reimbursement Member States shall verify and certify that the expenditure has been incurred in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Decision and the Directives concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works, supply and service contracts, and in accordance with the detailed rules in point 4 of Part A of Annex II. 3. If it appears from the application that the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 have not been met, the Commission shall examine the situation thoroughly, requesting the Member State to submit its observations. If the examination confirms non-compliance, the Commission shall set a time-limit for the Member State to comply. If by the expiry of that time-limit the Member State has not acted in accordance with the recommendations, the Commission may reduce, suspend or cancel the financial contribution in the area concerned. All undue payments shall be reimbursed to the Commission with interest for the period in question. 4. Member States shall keep all supporting documentation for a period of three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of the expenditure. Article 18 Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 18 
Member States shall submit their expenditure programmes and applications for reimbursement of expenditure and payment of advances in euro. Expenditure programmes not made out in euro shall not be admissible. Member States not participating in the third stage of economic and monetary union shall specify the exchange rate used. Article 19 Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 19 
Member States shall provide the Commission with any information it may request with a view to performing the tasks attributed to it by this Decision. Member States shall provide the Commission with all information permitting it to verify the use made of the control, inspection and surveillance resources for which a financial contribution has been made under this Decision. They shall keep this information available to the Commission for at least three years from the date of the Commission's reimbursement of expenditure. If the Commission considers that these resources are not being used for their proper purpose or in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned, which shall conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may take part. The Member State shall inform the Commission of its progress and of the findings of that inquiry and send it without delay a copy of the report drawn up following the inquiry, notifying the main elements on which it is based. The Commission may decide to reclaim any sum unduly paid, with interest for the period in question. Article 20 The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 20 
The Commission may make any checks it deems necessary to ensure that Member States comply with the conditions and execute the tasks specified in this Decision. Member States shall assist officials assigned to these checks by the Commission. The first paragraph shall apply without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93. Article 21 1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 21 
1. Member States shall send the Commission, before 30 April each year, an intermediate assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the previous year's eligible expenditure, detailing the extent to which the anticipated progress has been made and the impact of the expenditure on the control programmes and reporting any need to adjust the programmes referred to in Article 12(2). 2. Member States shall send the Commission, by 31 May 2004 at the latest, a final assessment report, with contents as specified in Annex III, covering the impact of the financial contribution on the three-year control programme as a whole. 3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 must enable the Commission to monitor properly the use made of the financial contribution. Article 22 On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 22 
On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 21(1), the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, by 31 December 2003 at the latest, a report on the application of this Decision. Article 23 The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 23 
The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the matter referred to in Article 13 shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 24(2). Article 24 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 24 
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 25 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 25 
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2001. Article 26 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001. For the Council The President T. Östros (1) OJ C 62 E, 27.2.2001, p. 276. (2) Opinion delivered on 5 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1). (4) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5). (5) OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64. Decision last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35). (6) OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30. (7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 26 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 May 2001