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The LIFE + programme, which came into force in June 2007, will be in 2009 in its third year of implementation.
The LIFE + programme, which came into force in June 2007, will be in 2009 in its third year of implementation.
The amount of commitment appropriations proposed under the 2009 PDB fully matches the financial programming of the instrument and the financial envelope defined in article 10 of the LIFE + Regulation.
The amount of commitment appropriations proposed under the 2009 PDB fully matches the financial programming of the instrument and the financial envelope defined in article 10 of the LIFE + Regulation.
It represents an increase of 9 % from the level of appropriations adopted under the 2008 budget.
It represents an increase of 9 % from the level of appropriations adopted under the 2008 budget.
Although the final outcome of the projects supported will depend upon the results of the call for proposals to be organised in 2009, the Commission expects that, in addition to Nature and biodiversity, all policy areas covered by the 6th EC Environmental Action Programme will benefit from projects under LIFE + : the Commission expects in particular an increase in projects relating to strategic approaches to policy development and implementation in the areas of climate change (innovative policy approaches, support for the development and application of new technologies, methods and instruments in greenhouse gas reduction, and adaptation and mitigation measures), environment and health (air quality, water, noise and urban management / development, chemicals and pesticides), and sustainable production and consumption (integrated product policy and waste management and prevention).
Although the final outcome of the projects supported will depend upon the results of the call for proposals to be organised in 2009, the Commission expects that, in addition to Nature and biodiversity, all policy areas covered by the 6th EC Environmental Action Programme will benefit from projects under LIFE + : the Commission expects in particular an increase in projects relating to strategic approaches to policy development and implementation in the areas of climate change (innovative policy approaches, support for the development and application of new technologies, methods and instruments in greenhouse gas reduction, and adaptation and mitigation measures), environment and health (air quality, water, noise and urban management / development, chemicals and pesticides), and sustainable production and consumption (integrated product policy and waste management and prevention).
The other part of the operational budget line 07 03 07 (around EUR 45 Mio) aim at supporting measures at EU level for the implementation and development of Environment legislation, as well as awareness-raising measures and association of stakeholders to this process (through support to NGOs that are primarily active in protecting and enhancing the environment at European level).
The other part of the operational budget line 07 03 07 (around EUR 45 Mio) aim at supporting measures at EU level for the implementation and development of Environment legislation, as well as awareness-raising measures and association of stakeholders to this process (through support to NGOs that are primarily active in protecting and enhancing the environment at European level).
These resources also support studies, surveys and provision of services that allow the Commission to facilitate better regulation.
These resources also support studies, surveys and provision of services that allow the Commission to facilitate better regulation.
In line with the 6 th Environment Action Programme commitment to base EU environment policy on solid scientific evidence and best available data, the studies, impact assessments, policy evaluations and other support services purchased through LIFE+ are an essential policy support tool.
In line with the 6 th Environment Action Programme commitment to base EU environment policy on solid scientific evidence and best available data, the studies, impact assessments, policy evaluations and other support services purchased through LIFE+ are an essential policy support tool.
Civil Protection
Civil Protection
One of the main new features of the Civil Protection Financial instrument is the possibility for the Community to address more effectively the issue of transport of assistance offered by Member States.
One of the main new features of the Civil Protection Financial instrument is the possibility for the Community to address more effectively the issue of transport of assistance offered by Member States.
On the basis of the Civil Protection Financial Instrument, appropriate services and facilities will therefore be put in place and implemented to ensure that the assistance requested and offered through the Community Mechanism in case of emergency is transported effectively and speedily to the affected country, be it within the EU (approximately EUR 4 Mio under budget line 07 04 01) or outside the EU (the EUR 8 Mio foreseen under budget line 19 06 05).
On the basis of the Civil Protection Financial Instrument, appropriate services and facilities will therefore be put in place and implemented to ensure that the assistance requested and offered through the Community Mechanism in case of emergency is transported effectively and speedily to the affected country, be it within the EU (approximately EUR 4 Mio under budget line 07 04 01) or outside the EU (the EUR 8 Mio foreseen under budget line 19 06 05).
The level of commitment appropriations requested is fully in line with the multiannual financial programming agreed under heading 3B of the financial framework.
The level of commitment appropriations requested is fully in line with the multiannual financial programming agreed under heading 3B of the financial framework.
It should be noted that the actual use of the part of the budget resources devoted to response to major emergencies, which are by their nature unpredictable, is dependent upon the occurrence of disasters and subsequent requests from member States for transport assistance.
It should be noted that the actual use of the part of the budget resources devoted to response to major emergencies, which are by their nature unpredictable, is dependent upon the occurrence of disasters and subsequent requests from member States for transport assistance.
Should the amount of appropriations need to be adapted throughout the 2009 budget year, it can be done through transfer procedures, including the "global transfer procedure" in September 2009.
Should the amount of appropriations need to be adapted throughout the 2009 budget year, it can be done through transfer procedures, including the "global transfer procedure" in September 2009.
Global environmental affairs
Global environmental affairs
Since 2007, external action in the area of environment is covered by external actions instruments under policy area 21 (Development), and in particular through the ENRTP (Thematic programme on environment and sustainable management of natural resources including energy, Chapter 21 04 of the PDB).
Since 2007, external action in the area of environment is covered by external actions instruments under policy area 21 (Development), and in particular through the ENRTP (Thematic programme on environment and sustainable management of natural resources including energy, Chapter 21 04 of the PDB).
The only appropriations remaining under Title 07 are those dedicated to payment of obligatory contributions to Multilateral Environmental Agreements, which decrease slightly in 2009 (-3,1% compared to 2008).
The only appropriations remaining under Title 07 are those dedicated to payment of obligatory contributions to Multilateral Environmental Agreements, which decrease slightly in 2009 (-3,1% compared to 2008).
The small decrease is due to the fact that a majority of contributions is paid in USD (exchange rate with EUR).
The small decrease is due to the fact that a majority of contributions is paid in USD (exchange rate with EUR).
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions
The framework for implementation of preparatory actions and pilot projects adopted under the 2008 budget is now in place, after contacts with the Parliament for those pilot projects and preparatory actions that were adopted at its initiative.
The framework for implementation of preparatory actions and pilot projects adopted under the 2008 budget is now in place, after contacts with the Parliament for those pilot projects and preparatory actions that were adopted at its initiative.
There are no indications for implementation problems of commitment appropriations in 2008.
There are no indications for implementation problems of commitment appropriations in 2008.
However, in view of the time needed to carry out necessary procedures (calls for proposals, calls for tender), it is likely that a significant proportion of payment appropriations will not be used and will have to be either carried forward to 2009 or give rise to needs for payment appropriations in subsequent years (2009-2010).
However, in view of the time needed to carry out necessary procedures (calls for proposals, calls for tender), it is likely that a significant proportion of payment appropriations will not be used and will have to be either carried forward to 2009 or give rise to needs for payment appropriations in subsequent years (2009-2010).
The 2009 PDB does not propose to prolong these pilot projects.
The 2009 PDB does not propose to prolong these pilot projects.
Health and Food Safety
Health and Food Safety
The Public Health programme is placed under Heading 3, Citizenship, Freedom, Security and Justice.
The Public Health programme is placed under Heading 3, Citizenship, Freedom, Security and Justice.
The new Health Programme (2008-2013) has replaced the first Public Health Programme (2003–2008) as of 1 January 2008.
The new Health Programme (2008-2013) has replaced the first Public Health Programme (2003–2008) as of 1 January 2008.
The total credits for the new programme amount to 321, 5 Mio EUR, which is considerably less than what was envisaged originally, when the Commission presented its proposal and Parliament adopted its first reading position.
The total credits for the new programme amount to 321, 5 Mio EUR, which is considerably less than what was envisaged originally, when the Commission presented its proposal and Parliament adopted its first reading position.
Commitment appropriations for the Public Health Programme II are supposed to increase about 4 % from EUR 45 Mio in 2008 to EUR 47 Mio in 2009.
Commitment appropriations for the Public Health Programme II are supposed to increase about 4 % from EUR 45 Mio in 2008 to EUR 47 Mio in 2009.
The direct payments from the tobacco fund for information campaigns and public awareness raising of the harmful effects of tobacco consumption are supposed to increase from 14, 25 Mio EUR (2008) to 16 Mio EUR according to PDB 2009.
The direct payments from the tobacco fund for information campaigns and public awareness raising of the harmful effects of tobacco consumption are supposed to increase from 14, 25 Mio EUR (2008) to 16 Mio EUR according to PDB 2009.
On request of the European Parliament, the Commission has submitted a new proposal to prolong the financial support from the tobacco fund, although the support is supposed to come to an end in 2009.
On request of the European Parliament, the Commission has submitted a new proposal to prolong the financial support from the tobacco fund, although the support is supposed to come to an end in 2009.
Hence, the situation is still worrying.
Hence, the situation is still worrying.
Food safety measures are placed under Heading 2, Preservation and Management of Natural Resources.
Food safety measures are placed under Heading 2, Preservation and Management of Natural Resources.
It represents a total amount of 297 Mio EUR in 2009, an increase of 12 % compared to 265 Mio EUR in 2008.
It represents a total amount of 297 Mio EUR in 2009, an increase of 12 % compared to 265 Mio EUR in 2008.
This increase corresponds mainly to the increase in budget for eradication measures.
This increase corresponds mainly to the increase in budget for eradication measures.
It is related to the fact that Member States that will benefit in 2008 of the emergency vaccination of Blue Tongue (130 Mio EUR in addition to the 265 Mio EUR above) and will have to implement an eradication programme on Blue Tongue as from 2009.
It is related to the fact that Member States that will benefit in 2008 of the emergency vaccination of Blue Tongue (130 Mio EUR in addition to the 265 Mio EUR above) and will have to implement an eradication programme on Blue Tongue as from 2009.
The agencies: EMEA, EEA, EFSA, ECHA and ECDC
The agencies: EMEA , EEA , EFSA , ECHA and ECDC
The PDB 2008 includes appropriations for 25 decentralised agencies for a total amount of EUR 539,0 Mio which is an increase of 1,8 % as compared to the agencies' subsidies of EUR 530, 18 Mio in 2008.
The PDB 2008 includes appropriations for 25 decentralised agencies for a total amount of EUR 539,0 Mio which is an increase of 1,8 % as compared to the agencies' subsidies of EUR 530, 18 Mio in 2008.
For most agencies, 2009 annual EC subsidies as proposed by the Commission will be lower than for 2008.
For most agencies, 2009 annual EC subsidies as proposed by the Commission will be lower than for 2008.
The Commission proposes to increase the subsidies of only 8 agencies as compared to 2008, including EEA, EFSA, ECHA and ECDC, which would more than offset the reductions foreseen and makes the overall 1, 8 % increase.
The Commission proposes to increase the subsidies of only 8 agencies as compared to 2008, including EEA , EFSA , ECHA and ECDC, which would more than offset the reductions foreseen and makes the overall 1, 8 % increase.
The proposed budgets of EEA, ECDC and EFSA will increase by some 10 % or more in 2009.
The proposed budgets of EEA , ECDC and EFSA will increase by some 10 % or more in 2009.
It has to be pointed out, however, that EUR 8.2 Mio for ECDC are supposed to be put in reserve consuming the foreseen increase of subsidies compared to budget 2008;
It has to be pointed out, however, that EUR 8.2 Mio for ECDC are supposed to be put in reserve consuming the foreseen increase of subsidies compared to budget 2008;
In 1995 less than five hundred people worked in agencies whereas the PDB 2008 foresees 3973, 5 and 2009 PDB requests 4255,5 posts for the agencies in total.
In 1995 less than five hundred people worked in agencies whereas the PDB 2008 foresees 3973, 5 and 2009 PDB requests 4255,5 posts for the agencies in total.
An increase of 9,1 % (representing 2,2 M€ in addition to the 2 % annual deflator) is proposed for the European Environment Agency (EEA ), in order to support new and additional tasks to be carried out by the EEA on a multi annual basis.
An increase of 9,1 % (representing 2,2 M€ in addition to the 2 % annual deflator) is proposed for the European Environment Agency ( EEA ), in order to support new and additional tasks to be carried out by the EEA on a multi annual basis.
The priorities for these new tasks have been identified in cooperation between the EEA and the Commission.
The priorities for these new tasks have been identified in cooperation between the EEA and the Commission.
In autumn 2007 the EEA placed a contract for a comprehensive evaluation of its multi-annual strategy 2004-2008.
In autumn 2007 the EEA placed a contract for a comprehensive evaluation of its multi-annual strategy 2004-2008.
The evaluation is progressing according to the plan approved by the management board using surveys, interviews and desk research as the principal research methods.
The evaluation is progressing according to the plan approved by the management board using surveys, interviews and desk research as the principal research methods.
The results of this evaluation will be presented to the management board at its June meeting 2008 and contribute to the development of the next EEA five-year strategy 2009-2013.
The results of this evaluation will be presented to the management board at its June meeting 2008 and contribute to the development of the next EEA five-year strategy 2009-2013.
2009 is a crucial year for the EEA since it will the first year of the new multi-annual strategy for the period 2009-2013, required under the EEA Regulation.
2009 is a crucial year for the EEA since it will the first year of the new multi-annual strategy for the period 2009-2013, required under the EEA Regulation.
It will also be the key year for the preparation of the next five year state of the environment and outlook report also required under the EEA Regulation (and due to be published in 2010).
It will also be the key year for the preparation of the next five year state of the environment and outlook report also required under the EEA Regulation (and due to be published in 2010).
The EEA is currently preparing its Strategy (Multi-annual work programme) for the next five-year period 2009-2013 which will give priority to work on the “emerging global challenges of adaptation to climate change, disaster prevention and management, ecosystem assessment and resource accounting, and sustainable consumption and production”, the four areas prioritised by DG Environment for additional work by EEA in 2009.
The EEA is currently preparing its Strategy (Multi-annual work programme) for the next five-year period 2009-2013 which will give priority to work on the “emerging global challenges of adaptation to climate change, disaster prevention and management, ecosystem assessment and resource accounting, and sustainable consumption and production”, the four areas prioritised by DG Environment for additional work by EEA in 2009.
In addition, the EEA will reinforce its capacities and support for the development of the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS), the subject of a Commission Communication in 2008.
In addition, the EEA will reinforce its capacities and support for the development of the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS), the subject of a Commission Communication in 2008.
For the European Medicines Agency (EMEA ) the PDB 2009 anticipates a European contribution of EUR 36, 99 Mio which represents a reduction of EUR 1, 01 Mio compared to the budget 2008 (- 2, 66 %).
For the European Medicines Agency ( EMEA ) the PDB 2009 anticipates a European contribution of EUR 36, 99 Mio which represents a reduction of EUR 1, 01 Mio compared to the budget 2008 (- 2, 66 %).
Since recently adopted legislation on paediatrics and advanced therapies has to be implemented, such a cut seems to be inappropriate.
Since recently adopted legislation on paediatrics and advanced therapies has to be implemented, such a cut seems to be inappropriate.
In the draft programme for 2009 the agency points out its core responsibilities to achieve its objectives, i.e. the scientific advice, authorisation and supervision of medicinal products.
In the draft programme for 2009 the agency points out its core responsibilities to achieve its objectives, i.e. the scientific advice, authorisation and supervision of medicinal products.
In 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) , the European Centre for
In 2009, the European Food Safety Authority ( EFSA ) , the European Centre for
Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) as well as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will not be at full cruising speed.
Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) as well as the European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ) will not be at full cruising speed.
Therefore, 2009 PDB foresees a considerable increase of subsidies for EFSA (11, 34 % - EUR 70, 7 Mio) and ECDC (23, 02 % - EUR 48, 1 Mio, before the reserve).
Therefore, 2009 PDB foresees a considerable increase of subsidies for EFSA (11, 34 % - EUR 70, 7 Mio) and ECDC (23, 02 % - EUR 48, 1 Mio, before the reserve).
However, the proposed reserve of 8.2 Mio EUR and a cut in staffing growth by 40 posts, as put forward by the Commission, seems to be unjustified in comparison to other agencies and would have a serious negative impact on the overall development of ECDC and particularly on the level of activity anticipated for next year.
However, the proposed reserve of 8.2 Mio EUR and a cut in staffing growth by 40 posts, as put forward by the Commission, seems to be unjustified in comparison to other agencies and would have a serious negative impact on the overall development of ECDC and particularly on the level of activity anticipated for next year.
The non availability of the resources from the outset of the year would impact on the implementation of the work plan and restrict the capacity of the services which may put the Centre’s ability to fulfil its mandate at risk.
The non availability of the resources from the outset of the year would impact on the implementation of the work plan and restrict the capacity of the services which may put the Centre’s ability to fulfil its mandate at risk.
For the ECHA the PDB 2009 anticipates a European contribution of EURO 62, 97 million which represents an increase of 0, 56 % compared to the budget 2008.
For the ECHA the PDB 2009 anticipates a European contribution of EURO 62, 97 million which represents an increase of 0, 56 % compared to the budget 2008.
12 months after its creation, ECHA has evolved from a few staff to a fully functioning organisation of 200 employees.
12 months after its creation, ECHA has evolved from a few staff to a fully functioning organisation of 200 employees.
By 2010, the Agency is expected to have its full capacity of 450 staff members.
By 2010, the Agency is expected to have its full capacity of 450 staff members.
From June 1 to December 1 2008, ECHA will face its first operational challenges.
From June 1 to December 1 2008, ECHA will face its first operational challenges.
It will handle the pre-registration of substances and intermediates.
It will handle the pre-registration of substances and intermediates.
About 200,000 pre-registration files are expected.
About 200,000 pre-registration files are expected.
The next big challenge is 2010.
The next big challenge is 2010.
ECHA will have the first registration deadline for the high volume substances and the very hazardous ones.
ECHA will have the first registration deadline for the high volume substances and the very hazardous ones.
By that date, all the companies need to present all the inventory documentation for the classification and labelling of any dangerous substances.
By that date, all the companies need to present all the inventory documentation for the classification and labelling of any dangerous substances.
Тези пилотни проекти следва да бъдат продължени и следва да бъдат подкрепени нови проекти, свързани с изменението на климата;
These pilot projects should be continued and new ones dealing with climate change should be supported;
Проектът следва да обхваща всички предложения за методи относно това как здравните въпроси биха могли да се включат в проектите за регионално развитие, в съответствие със стратегията за здраве във всички политики.
The project should cover proposals for methods on how health issues could - in accordance with the Health In All Policies strategy - be incorporated in regional development projects.
Пилотният проект би имал за цел повишаване на общото ниво на здравето в Европейския съюз посредством изграждане на капацитет в контекста на агенциите за регионално развитие;
The pilot project would aim at enhancing overall health in the European Union by means of capacity building in the context of regional development agencies;