title: 2000/245/CE: Decisione della Commissione, del 2 febbraio 2000, relativa alla procedura per l'attestazione di conformità dei prodotti da costruzione a norma dell'articolo 20, paragrafo 4, della direttiva 89/106/CEE del Consiglio, riguardo ai prodotti di vetro piatto, vetro profilato e vetro in blocchi [notificata con il numero C(1999) 5016] (Testo rilevante ai fini del SEE)

text: 28. 3. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee L 77/13 COMMISSIONE DECISIONE DELLA COMMISSIONE del 2 febbraio 2000 relativa alla procedura per l'attestazione di conformità dei prodotti da costruzione a norma dell'articolo 20, paragrafo 4, della direttiva 89/106/CEE del Consiglio, riguardo ai prodotti di vetro piatto, vetro profilato e vetro in blocchi [notificata con il numero C(1999) 5016] (Testo rilevante ai fini del SEE) (2000/245/CE) LA COMMISSIONE DELLE COMUNITÀ EUROPEE, (4) visto il trattato che istituisce la Comunità europea, vista la direttiva 89/106/CEE del Consiglio, del 21 dicembre 1988, relativa al ravvicinamento delle disposizioni legislative, regolamentari e amministrative degli Stati membri concernenti i prodotti da costruzione (1), modificata dalla direttiva 93/ 68/CEE (2), in particolare l'articolo 13, paragrafo 4, considerando quanto segue: (1) (2) (3) Fra le due procedure di cui all'articolo 13, paragrafo 3, la Commissione deve della direttiva 89/106/CEE, scegliere «la procedura meno onerosa possibile compati- bile con la sicurezza». È pertanto necessario stabilire se, per un dato prodotto o un gruppo di prodotti determi- nati, l'esistenza nella fabbrica di un sistema di controllo fabbricante, sia una della produzione, effettuato dal condizione necessaria e sufficiente ai fini dell'attesta- zione di conformità oppure se, per comprovati motivi connessi con l'osservanza dei criteri di cui all'articolo 13, paragrafo 4, debba intervenire un organismo di certifica- zione riconosciuto. L'articolo 13, paragrafo 4, della direttiva 89/106/CEE prevede che la procedura così fissata sia indicata nei tecniche. È pertanto mandati e nelle specificazioni opportuno definire il concetto di prodotto e di gruppo di prodotti quale usato nei mandati e nelle specificazioni tecniche. Le due procedure di cui all'articolo 13, paragrafo 3, della direttiva 89/106/CEE sono descritte in dettaglio all'alle- gato III della medesima direttiva. Occorre pertanto preci- sare esattamente, per ciascun prodotto o gruppo di prodotti, i metodi di esecuzione delle due procedure con riferimento all'allegato III, in quanto esso accorda una preferenza a taluni sistemi. (1) GU L 40 dell'11. 2. 1989, pag. 12. (2) GU L 220 del 30. 8. 1993, pag. 1. La procedura di cui all'articolo 13, paragrafo 3, lettera a), corrisponde ai sistemi della possibilità 1, senza sorve- glianza permanente, e delle possibilità 2 e 3 definite nell'allegato III, punto 2. ii); la procedura descritta all'arti- colo 13, paragrafo 3, lettera b) corrisponde ai sistemi di cui all'allegato III, punto 2. i), e alla possibilità 1, con sorveglianza permanente, di cui all'allegato III, punto 2. ii). Il comitato permanente per la costruzione ha espresso parere sfarevole al progetto di misure che gli è stato sottoposto dalla Commissione. Il progetto di decisione è stato sottoposto al Consiglio, il quale si è trovato nell'incapacità di agire nei tre mesi previsti ai sensi della direttiva 89/106/CEE. In conse- guenza di ciò, le misure proposte sono adottate dalla Commissione, (5) (6) HA ADOTTATO LA PRESENTE DECISIONE: Articolo 1 La conformità dei prodotti e dei gruppi di prodotti di cui all'allegato I viene attestata in base a una procedura secondo la quale il fabbricante dispone, sotto la sua unica responsabilità, di un sistema di controllo della produzione in fabbrica che garantisce specificazioni tecniche pertinenti. la conformità del prodotto alle Articolo 2 La conformità dei prodotti e dei gruppi di prodotti di cui all'allegato II viene attestata in base a una procedura secondo la quale, oltre ad un sistema di controllo della produzione nella fabbrica effettuato dal fabbricante, un organismo di certifica- zione riconosciuto interviene nella valutazione e nella sorve- glianza del controllo della produzione o del prodotto stesso. L 77/14 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee 28. 3. 2000 La procedura di attestazione della conformità di cui all'allegato III è indicata nei mandati per le norme armonizzate. Articolo 3 Gli Stati membri sono destinatari della presente decisione. Articolo 4 Fatto a Bruxelles, il 2 febbraio 2000. Per la Commissione Erkki LIIKANEN Membro della Commissione 28. 3. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee L 77/15 ALLEGATO I Pannelli di vetro piano e vetro curvato (inclusi vetro semplice, vetro lavorato, vetro speciale o di sicurezza, vetro rivestito, vetro rivestito da una pellicola, vetro smaltato, vetro elaborato in superficie e vetro a specchio): Per tutti gli usi, con l'eccezione: — dell'uso in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resistere al fuoco; — dell'uso in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento. Vetro profilato a U (armato e non armato): Per tutti gli usi, con l'eccezione: — dell'uso in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resistere al fuoco. Vetri isolanti: Per tutti gli usi, con l'eccezione: — dell'uso in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resistere al fuoco; — dell'uso in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento. Vetro in blocchi: Per l'uso in applicazione non portanti, con l'eccezione: — dell'uso in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento. Pareti di vetro in blocchi: Per tutti gli usi in applicazioni non portanti, con l'eccezione: — degli usi destinati a limitare la propagazione del fuoco; — dell'uso in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento. L 77/16 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee 28. 3. 2000 ALLEGATO II Pannelli di vetro piano e vetro curvato (inclusi vetro semplice, vetro lavorato, vetro speciale o di sicurezza, vetro rivestito, vetro rivestito da una pellicola, vetro smaltato, vetro trattato in superficie e vetro a specchio): Per uso: — in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento; — in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resistere al fuoco. Vetro profilato a U (armato e non armato): Per uso: — in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resistere al fuoco. Vetri isolanti: Per uso: — antiproiettile o antisfondamento; — in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resistere al fuoco. Vetro in blocchi: Per l'uso in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento. Pareti di vetro in blocchi: Per uso: — destinato a limitare la propagazione del fuoco; — in vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento. 28. 3. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee L 77/17 Nota: Per i prodotti aventi più di uno degli usi specificati alle voci «gruppo di prodotti», i compiti incombenti agli organismi riconosciuti, derivanti dai rispettivi sistemi di attestazione della conformità, sono cumulativi. ALLEGATO III GRUPPO DI PRODOTTI PRODOTTI DI VETRO PIATTO, VETRO PROFILATO E VETRO IN BLOCCHI (1/6) 1. Sistemi di attestazione della conformità Per i prodotti e gli usi previsti elencati in appresso, si chiede al CEN/CENELEC di specificare il seguente sistema di attestazione di conformità nell'ambito delle corrispondenti norme armonizzate: Prodotti Uso previsto Livelli o classi (resistenza al fuoco) Sistemi di attestazione di conformità Pannelli di vetro piano o curvato Vetro profilato a U Vetri isolanti Per gli usi in vetrazioni isolanti specificamente destinate a resi- stere al fuoco qualsiasi Pareti di vetro in blocchi Limitare la propagazione del fuoco qualsiasi 1 1 Sistema 1: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. i) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, senza prove per sondaggio di campioni. Le specifiche del sistema devono poter essere applicate anche nel caso in cui non sia necessario determinare la reazione di un prodotto per una determinata caratteristica, cioè quando la legislazione di almeno uno Stato membro non detta requisiti giuridici per la caratteristica in questione (cfr. articolo 2, paragrafo 1, della direttiva 89/106/CEE e, se pertinente, la clausola 1. 2. 3 dei documenti interpretativi). In quei casi, non si deve imporre al fabbricante la verifica di tale caratteristica, se egli non desidera dichiarare la reazione del prodotto in questo senso. GRUPPO DI PRODOTTI PRODOTTI DI VETRO PIATTO, VETRO PROFILATO E VETRO IN BLOCCHI (2/6) 1. Sistemi di attestazione della conformità Per i prodotti e gli usi previsti elencati in appresso, si chiede al CEN/CENELEC di specificare il seguente sistema di attestazione di conformità nell'ambito delle corrispondenti norme armonizzate: Prodotti Uso previsto Livelli o classi (reazione al fuoco) Sistemi di attestazione di conformità Pannelli di vetro piano o curvato Vetro profilato a U Vetri isolanti Vetro in blocchi Pareti di vetro in blocchi Per gli usi soggetti ai requisiti di reazione al fuoco A, B, C A (1), D, E, F 3 4 Sistema 3: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 2. Sistema 4: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 3. (1) Materiali della classe A che, ai sensi della decisione 96/603/CE, non devono essere sottoposti alle prove di reazione al fuoco. Le specifiche del sistema devono poter essere applicate anche nel caso in cui non sia necessario determinare la reazione di un prodotto per una determinata caratteristica, cioè quando la legislazione di almeno uno Stato membro non detta requisiti giuridici per la caratteristica in questione (cfr. articolo 2, paragrafo 1, della direttiva 89/106/CEE e, se pertinente, la clausola 1. 2. 3 dei documenti interpretativi). In quei casi, non si deve imporre al fabbricante la verifica di tale caratteristica, se egli non desidera dichiarare la reazione del prodotto in questo senso. L 77/18 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee 28. 3. 2000 GRUPPO DI PRODOTTI PRODOTTI DI VETRO PIATTO, VETRO PROFILATO E VETRO IN BLOCCHI (3/6) 1. Sistemi di attestazione della conformità Per i prodotti e gli usi previsti elencati in appresso, si chiede al CEN/CENELEC di specificare il seguente sistema di attestazione di conformità nell'ambito delle corrispondenti norme armonizzate: Prodotti Uso previsto Livelli o classi Sistemi di attestazione di conformità Pannelli di vetro piano o curvato Vetro profilato a U Vetri isolanti Per gli usi soggetti ai requisiti di fuoco proveniente reazione al dall'esterno prodotti che devono a essere prova sottoposti prodotti «che devono requi- rispondere ai essere senza siti» sottoposti a prova (1) 3 4 Sistema 3: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 2. Sistema 4: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 3. (1) Subordinato a conferma da parte del Gruppo norme antincendio. Le specifiche del sistema devono poter essere applicate anche nel caso in cui non sia necessario determinare la reazione di un prodotto per una determinata caratteristica, cioè quando la legislazione di almeno uno Stato membro non detta requisiti giuridici per la caratteristica in questione (cfr. articolo 2, paragrafo 1, della direttiva 89/106/CEE e, se pertinente, interpretativi). In quei casi, non si deve imporre al fabbricante la verifica di tale la clausola 1. 2. 3 dei documenti caratteristica, se egli non desidera dichiarare la reazione del prodotto in questo senso. GRUPPO DI PRODOTTI PRODOTTI DI VETRO PIATTO, VETRO PROFILATO E VETRO IN BLOCCHI (4/6) 1. Sistemi di attestazione della conformità Per i prodotti e gli usi previsti elencati in appresso, si chiede al CEN/CENELEC di specificare il seguente sistema di attestazione di conformità nell'ambito delle corrispondenti norme armonizzate: Prodotti Uso previsto Livelli o classi Sistemi di attestazione di conformità Pannelli di vetro piano o curvato Vetri isolanti Vetro in blocchi Pareti di vetro in blocchi Vetro profilato a U Per l'uso nei vetri antiproiettile o antisfondamento rischi di Per altri usi che possono presen- tare «sicurezza di impiego» e soggetti ai requisiti pertinenti rischi di Per altri usi che possono presen- tare «sicurezza di impiego» e soggetti ai requisiti pertinenti — — — 1 3 3 Sistema 1: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. i) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, senza prove per sondaggio di campioni. Sistema 3: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 2. Le specifiche del sistema devono poter essere applicate anche nel caso in cui non sia necessario determinare la reazione di un prodotto per una determinata caratteristica, cioè quando la legislazione di almeno uno Stato membro non detta requisiti giuridici per la caratteristica in questione (cfr. articolo 2, paragrafo 1, della direttiva 89/106/CEE e, se pertinente, la clausola 1. 2. 3 dei documenti interpretativi). In quei casi, non si deve imporre al fabbricante la verifica di tale caratteristica, se egli non desidera dichiarare la reazione del prodotto in questo senso. 28. 3. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee L 77/19 GRUPPO DI PRODOTTI PRODOTTI DI VETRO PIATTO, VETRO PROFILATO E VETRO IN BLOCCHI (5/6) 1. Sistemi di attestazione della conformità Per i prodotti e gli usi previsti elencati in appresso, si chiede al CEN/CENELEC di specificare il seguente sistema di attestazione di conformità nell'ambito delle corrispondenti norme armonizzate: Prodotti Uso previsto Livelli o classi Sistemi di attestazione di conformità Pannelli di vetro piano o curvato (sottoposti a tratta- mento speciale) Vetro profilato a U Vetri isolanti Vetro in blocchi Pareti di vetro in blocchi Per usi connessi con il risparmio energetico e/o la riduzione del rumore — 3 Sistema 3: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 2. Le specifiche del sistema devono poter essere applicate anche nel caso in cui non sia necessario determinare la reazione di un prodotto per una determinata caratteristica, cioè quando la legislazione di almeno uno Stato membro non detta requisiti giuridici per la caratteristica in questione (cfr. articolo 2, paragrafo 1, della direttiva 89/106/CEE e, se pertinente, la clausola 1. 2. 3 dei documenti interpretativi). In quei casi, non si deve imporre al fabbricante la verifica di tale caratteristica, se egli non desidera dichiarare la reazione del prodotto in questo senso. GRUPPO DI PRODOTTI PRODOTTI DI VETRO PIATTO, VETRO PROFILATO E VETRO IN BLOCCHI (6/6) 1. Sistemi di attestazione della conformità Per i prodotti e gli usi previsti elencati in appresso, si chiede al CEN/CENELEC di specificare il seguente sistema di attestazione di conformità nell'ambito delle corrispondenti norme armonizzate: Prodotti Uso previsto Livelli o classi Sistemi di attestazione di conformità Pannelli di vetro piano o curvato Vetro profilato a U Vetri isolanti Vetri in blocchi Pareti di vetro in blocchi Per usi diversi da quelli specifi- cati ai gruppi di prodotti da (1/6) a (5/6) — 4 Sistema 4: Cfr. allegato III, punto 2. ii) della direttiva 89/106/CEE, possibilità 3. Le specifiche del sistema devono poter essere applicate anche nel caso in cui non sia necessario determinare la reazione di un prodotto per una determinata caratteristica, cioè quando la legislazione di almeno uno Stato membro non detta requisiti giuridici per la caratteristica in questione (cfr. articolo 2, paragrafo 1, della direttiva 89/106/CEE e, se pertinente, la clausola 1. 2. 3 dei documenti interpretativi). In quei casi, non si deve imporre al fabbricante la verifica di tale caratteristica, se egli non desidera dichiarare la reazione del prodotto in questo senso


title: PERGUNTA ESCRITA P-0262/00 apresentada por Olivier Dupuis (TDI) à Comissão. OLAF.

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European Anti-fraud Office
European official
defamation
recruitment
regulations for civil servants
trade union rights

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text: C 374 E/48 Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias PT 28. 12. 2000 6. a) b) c) Na opiniªo da Comissªo, que deve ser feito ainda para assegurar que: o controlo das tripula(cid:231)ıes serÆ feito, em princ(cid:237)pio, em todos os aeroportos? estes controlos serªo, por natureza, regulares e feitos atravØs de anÆlises? estes controlos serªo feitos com base em disposi(cid:231)ıes fixadas a n(cid:237)vel internacional? Resposta dada pela ComissÆria de Palacio em nome da Comissªo (4 de Abril de 2000) A Comissªo teve conhecimento do incidente ocorrido no aeroporto de Schiphol em Janeiro de 2000, mas nªo pode, evidentemente, conhecer todas as publica(cid:231)ıes relativas aos controlos do consumo de Ælcool pelos pilotos. Nªo existe neste momento regulamenta(cid:231)ªo comunitÆria respeitante ao controlo do consumo de Ælcool pelos pilotos de aviıes. Os limiares de alcoolØmia autorizados variam de Estado-membro para Estado- -membro, o mesmo se podendo dizer das consequŒncias em caso de ultrapassagem sistemÆtica desses limiares. No que respeita aos controlos das taxas de alcoolØmia dos pilotos, e de acordo com as informa(cid:231)ıes dispon(cid:237)veis, nenhuma medida nacional impıe controlos sistemÆticos ou estat(cid:237)sticas. Por conseguinte, a Comissªo nªo pode fornecer dados precisos quanto (cid:224) frequŒncia desses tipos de incidentes. Tal como o Senhor Deputado, a Comissªo considera esses incidentes inaceitÆveis por afectarem directa- mente a seguran(cid:231)a do transporte aØreo. Por esse motivo, a Comissªo adoptou, em 24 de Mar(cid:231)o de 2000, uma proposta de regulamento que contempla, entre outras, essa questªo. Trata-se de regras comuns para a emissªo de certificados de transportador aØreo e de regras para o transporte aØreo comercial. A proposta estabelece as responsabili- dades da tripula(cid:231)ªo (cid:129) pilotos e restantes membros da tripula(cid:231)ªo (cid:129) e fixa regras, nomeadamente a proibi(cid:231)ªo do consumo de Ælcool pelo menos oito horas antes da comparŒncia especificada para o servi(cid:231)o de voo, ou o in(cid:237)cio do servi(cid:231)o de voo com uma taxa de alcoolØmia superior a 0,2 por mil. O operador serÆ totalmente responsÆvel pela correcta aplica(cid:231)ªo dessas exigŒncias e serÆ submetido aos controlos das autoridades nacionais. (2000/C 374 E/056) PERGUNTA ESCRITA P-0262/00 apresentada por Olivier Dupuis (TDI) (cid:224) Comissªo (2 de Fevereiro de 2000) Objecto: OLAF A Comissªo poderÆ indicar quais sªo os critØrios que presidem (cid:224) contrata(cid:231)ªo do pessoal do OLAF e quais as garantias exigidas quanto (cid:224) sua independŒncia e (cid:224)s suas qualidades morais e profissionais? Caso as acusa(cid:231)ıes feitas por informadores internos se revelassem difamat(cid:243)rias, que ac(cid:231)ıes seriam empreendidas pela Comissªo relativamente a estas pessoas, sem esquecer as ac(cid:231)ıes reparadoras no que diz respeito (cid:224) pessoa difamada? Por outro lado, e de acordo com a Comissªo, se um funcionÆrio for acusado, deverÆ este assegurar a sua pr(cid:243)pria defesa, ou competirÆ (cid:224) Comissªo garantir todas as medidas necessÆrias (cid:224) defesa da pessoa difamada e activar todos os procedimentos contra o autor da difama(cid:231)ªo? Pensa, por fim, a Comissªo que fazer parte do organigrama do OLAF Ø compat(cid:237)vel com a candidatura a um (cid:243)rgªo sindical? 28. 12. 2000 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias C 374 E/49 Resposta dada por Neil Kinnock em nome da Comissªo (15 de Mar(cid:231)o de 2000) A Decisªo 1999/352/CE, CECA, Euratom da Comissªo, de 28 de Abril de 1999, que institui o Organismo Europeu de Luta Antifraude (OLAF) (1), dispıe, no seu artigo 6o, que o director do Organismo exercerÆ, em rela(cid:231)ªo ao pessoal do Organismo, os poderes conferidos pelo Estatuto dos FuncionÆrios das Comunidades Europeias (Estatuto) (cid:224) entidade competente para proceder a nomea(cid:231)ıes e pelo Regime AplicÆvel aos Outros Agentes das Comunidades Europeias (RAA) (cid:224) entidade habilitada para celebrar contratos de admissªo. O director do OLAF Ø, por conseguinte, responsÆvel pelo recrutamento do pessoal do Organismo. O Estatuto e o RAA aplicam-se aos funcionÆrios do OLAF. Estes devem cumprir as obriga(cid:231)ıes que lhes sªo impostas por esta regulamenta(cid:231)ªo, o que implica, nomeadamente, o exerc(cid:237)cio dos deveres e a adop(cid:231)ªo de um comportamento pautados exclusivamente pelo interesse das Comunidades. Os critØrios para o recrutamento de pessoal estabelecidos no artigo 28o do Estatuto, no no 2 do artigo 12o e no artigo 55 do RAA consubstanciam as condi(cid:231)ıes essenciais que os funcionÆrios ou outros agentes devem satisfazer, enquanto candidatos, para que possam ser recrutados. AlØm disso, o artigo 27o do Estatuto dispıe que o recrutamento deve ter em vista assegurar (cid:224) institui(cid:231)ªo o servi(cid:231)o de funcionÆrios que possuam as mais elevadas qualidades de competŒncia, rendimento e integridade. Neste quadro, compete ao Organismo ponderar a forma de assegurar o recrutamento dos candidatos com melhores perfis, tendo em conta a especificidade das tarefas a executar. O artigo 24o do Estatuto impıe (cid:224)s Comunidades a obriga(cid:231)ªo de prestar assistŒncia aos funcionÆrios, nomeadamente em procedimentos contra autores de amea(cid:231)as, injœrias, difama(cid:231)ıes ou declara(cid:231)ıes de que aqueles sejam alvo por causa dos seus cargos ou fun(cid:231)ıes. Acresce que o mesmo artigo prevŒ a compensa(cid:231)ªo pelos danos que os funcionÆrios sofram em tais casos, na medida em que estes nªo estejam (cid:129) intencionalmente ou por negligŒncia grave (cid:129) na origem desses danos e nªo tenham podido obter repara(cid:231)ªo dos responsÆveis. A assistŒncia ao abrigo do citado artigo pode assumir diversas formas, competindo (cid:224) institui(cid:231)ªo em causa escolher as medidas ou os meios adequados uma vez apurados os factos. Esses meios ou medidas devem ser proporcionais aos factos. Podem ser tomadas medidas disciplinares quando existam provas de incumprimento, por um funcionÆrio ou agente, das obriga(cid:231)ıes impostas pelo Estatuto. O artigo 14o do Regulamento (CE) no 1073/1999 do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 25 de Maio de 1999, relativo aos inquØritos efectuados pela Organiza(cid:231)ªo Europeia de Luta Antifraude (OLAF), e o artigo 14o do Regulamento (Euratom) no 1074/1999 do Conselho, de 25 de Maio de 1999, estipulam que, na pendŒncia da modifica(cid:231)ªo do Estatuto, qualquer funcionÆrio ou outro agente das Comunidades pode apresentar ao director da Organiza(cid:231)ªo uma reclama(cid:231)ªo dirigida contra um acto lesivo dos seus interesses, praticado pela Organiza(cid:231)ªo no (cid:226)mbito de um inquØrito interno, em conformidade com o disposto no no 2 do artigo 90o do Estatuto. Nos termos do artigo 24o-A do Estatuto, os funcionÆrios gozam do direito de associa(cid:231)ªo; podem, nomeadamente, ser membros de organiza(cid:231)ıes sindicais ou profissionais de funcionÆrios europeus. Este artigo aplica-se igualmente aos outros agentes abrangidos pelo Estatuto. Dado que o Estatuto se aplica ao pessoal do OLAF, este goza dos direitos reconhecidos a quaisquer outros funcionÆrios ou agentes das Comunidades. (1) JO L 136 de 31. 5. 1999. (2000/C 374 E/057) PERGUNTA ESCRITA E-0264/00 apresentada por Christopher Heaton-Harris (PPE-DE) (cid:224) Comissªo (7 de Fevereiro de 2000) Objecto: Polui(cid:231)ªo luminosa Que diligŒncias estÆ a Comissªo a empreender para lutar contra a «polui(cid:231)ªo luminosa» em torno das grandes cidades, um problema ambiental que, para alØm de representar um considerÆvel obstÆculo (cid:224) actividade dos astr(cid:243)nomos, contribui para o aquecimento global devido (cid:224)s emissıes de di(cid:243)xido de carbono das l(cid:226)mpadas de alta potŒncia?


title: Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Regulation on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries

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EU aid
developing countries
environmental policy
sustainable development
technical cooperation

text: 26. 9. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 274 E/1 II (Preparatory Acts) COMMISSION Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Regulation on measures to promote the integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing full countries (1) (2000/C 274 E/01) (Text with EEA relevance) COM(2000) 55 final (cid:151) 1999/0020(COD) (Submitted by the Commission on 3 February 2000) (1) OJ C 47, 20. 2. 1999, p. 10. INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 130s and 130w thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 175 and 179 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2), Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of Committee (3), the Economic and Social Having regard to the opinion of Committee (2), the Economic and Social Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions, Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 189c of the Treaty, Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty, Whereas: Unchanged (1) Depletion of natural resources and environmental degra- dation have direct effects on economic development and local communities, and especially on the livelihoods of thus alleviation of poverty through counteract sustainable development. the (1) Depletion of natural resources and environmental degra- dation have direct effects on economic development and communities, especially on the livelihoods of including indigenous peoples, and thus counteract the alleviation of poverty through sustainable development. local (2) Current patterns of production and consumption have undeniable transboundary and global consequences, in particular where the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and biological diversity are concerned. (2) Current patterns of production and consumption have undeniable transboundary and global consequences, in particular where the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, soil condition and biological diversity are concerned. (3) The Community and its Member States are signatories to the Rio Declaration and the Agenda 21 action programme and the UNGASS Resolution (cid:145)Programme for the further implementation of Agenda 21(cid:146). committed are to (3) The Community and its Member States are signatories to the Rio Declaration and the Agenda 21 action programme and are committed to the United Nations General Resolution Assembly (cid:145)Programme for the further implementation of Agenda 21(cid:146). (UNGASS) Session Special ___________ (1) COM(1999) 36 final. (2) REX/017, 7. 7. 1999. C 274 E/2 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 26. 9. 2000 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL (4) The Community and its Member States are parties to Multilateral the Environment Agreements, Framework Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention on Climate Change and the Convention to Combat Desertification; whereas thus committed to take into account the common but differ- and of responsibilities entiated developing parties on these subjects. developed notably parties they the are (5) it is important to integrate the internal and external aspects of environment the European Community’s policy in order to have a coherent answer to the chal- lenges identified in the United Nations Conference on Environment its follow-up processes. and Development (UNCED) and Unchanged (5) The internal and external aspects of the European Community’s environment policy need to be coherent in order to effectively respond to the challenges identified in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) and its follow-up processes. (6) The Community and its Member States are committed to the OECD/DAC (cid:145)Shaping the 21st Century Strategy(cid:146) which calls for the support for the implementation of national strategies for sustainable development in all countries by 2005, so as to ensure that current trends in the loss of environmental resources are effectively reversed at both global and national levels by 2015. Assistance (6) The Community and its Member States are committed to the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Devel- opment/Development Committee’s (OECD/DAC) (cid:145)Shaping the 21st Century Strategy(cid:146) which calls for the support for the implementation of national strategies for sustainable development in all countries by 2005, so as to ensure that current trends in the loss of environmental resources are effectively reversed at both global and national levels by 2015. the 1998 (1) review of (7) The European Parliament and the Council adopted on 24 European September Community Programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development (cid:145)Towards Sustainability(cid:146), calling for a strengthened role for the Community in international cooperation in environment and sustainable development. the (7) The European Parliament and the Council have adopted Decision 2179/98/EC of 24 September 1998 (1) on the the European Community Programme of review of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development (cid:145)Towards Sustainability(cid:146), which calls for a strengthened role for the Community in inter- national cooperation in environment and sustainable development. The basic strategy of the Programme is to achieve full integration of environmental policy in other policies, including development policy. Integration(cid:146) (8) The European Council held in Cardiff in June 1998 welcomed the Commission Communication (cid:145)Partnership for integrating environment into European Union policies and endorsed should be the principle that major policy proposals accompanied by the appraisal of their environmental impact. setting out a strategy for (8) The European Council held in Cardiff in June 1998 welcomed the Commission Communication (cid:145)Partnership for Integration(cid:146) (2) setting out a strategy for integrating European Union environment policies and endorsed the principle that major policy proposals should be accompanied by the appraisal of their environmental impact. considerations into (9) The Council and the Member States adopted on 15 July 1996 a resolution on Environmental Assessment in Devel- opment Cooperation. Unchanged ___________ (1) Decision No 2179/98/EC. Official Communities, L 275, 10. 10. 1998, p. 5. Journal of the European ___________ (1) OJ L 275, 10. 10. 1998, p. 5. (2) COM(1998)333 final. 26. 9. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 274 E/3 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL (10) In its Resolution of 30 November 1998, the Council acknowledges the key role that indigenous peoples play in the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. (10) Sustainable development relies on the genuine integration of an environmental dimension into the development process. (11) Sustainable development relies on the integration of the environmental dimension into the development process. (11) Since resources are limited, suitable policies, strategies and tools and the implementation of experimental schemes are essential elements for such inte- gration in economic and development cooperation. the creation of (12) Since resources are limited, suitable policies, strategies and tools and the implementation of experimental schemes are essential elements for such inte- gration in economic and development cooperation. the creation of (12) The financial instruments available to the Community for sustainable development in developing countries could be usefully supplemented. (13) The financial instruments available to the Community for sustainable development in developing countries should be supplemented. (14) Coordination of operations financed under Community instruments should be improved. (13) Council Regulation (EC) no 722/97 of 22 April 1997 on environmental measures in developing countries in the sustainable development (1) the context of framework for Community assistance aimed at enabling developing countries environmental to integrate dimension in their development process; whereas Regu- lation (EC) no 722/97 was applicable until 31 December 1999; whereas acquired during the experience implementation of Regulation (EC) no 722/97 should be reflected in this regulation. set out the the (15) Council Regulation (EC) No 722/97 of 22 April 1997 on environmental measures in developing countries in the sustainable development (1) context of the framework for Community assistance aimed at enabling developing countries environmental dimension in their development process; whereas Regu- lation (EC) No 722/97 was applicable until 31 December 1999; whereas acquired during the experience implementation of Regulation (EC) No 722/97 should be reflected in this Regulation. to integrate set out the the (14) Measures need to be taken to finance the activities covered by this Regulation. (16) Provision should be made for referred to in this Regulation. funding the activities (15) Detailed rules for implementation, and in particular the form of action, the recipients of the aid and the decision- making procedure should be laid down. (17) Detailed rules for implementation should be laid down, in particular the form of action, the cooperation partners and the decision-making procedure. (18) In accordance with Article 2 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the implementing powers procedures conferred on the Commission (2), measures the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted by use of the advisory procedure provided for in Article 3 of that Decision, the exercise of for for ___________ (1) OJ no L 108, 25. 4. 1997, p. 1. ___________ (1) OJ L 108, 25. 4. 1997, p. 1. (2) OJ L 184, 17. 7. 1999, p. 23. C 274 E/4 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 26. 9. 2000 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 Unchanged The Community shall provide financial assistance and 1. technical expertise in order to support developing countries in their efforts to integrate the environmental dimension into their development process. The Community shall support developing countries in 1. their efforts to integrate the environmental dimension into their development process. To this effect, the Community shall provide financial assistance and appropriate expertise aimed at elaborating and promoting the implementation of policies, strategies, tools and tech- nologies for the pursuit of sustainable development. Community support 2. shall be provided directly to developing country stakeholders as well as indirectly through the the strengthening of Community economic and development cooperation. the environmental dimension of The assistance and expertise provided under this Regu- 2. lation shall complement and reinforce those provided under other instruments of development cooperation. The assistance and expertise provided under this Regu- 3. lation shall complement and reinforce that provided through other instruments of development cooperation. They shall benefit the developing country stakeholders directly and indirectly through the strengthening of the environmental dimension of the Community economic and development cooperation, with a view to fully taking into account environ- mental considerations in Community policies and programmes. Deleted Article 2 For the purposes of this Regulation, (cid:145)sustainable development(cid:146) means the improvement of the standard of living and welfare of the relevant populations within the limits of the capacity of ecosystems by maintaining natural assets and their the biological diversity for the benefit of present and future generations. Article 2 Article 3 1. The activities to be carried out under this Regulation shall serve the purpose of elaborating and promoting policies, strategies, tools and technologies for the pursuit of sustainable development. The activities to be carried out under this Regulation shall 1. address in particular: 2. They shall address: (cid:151) global environmental issues, in particular those addressed by multilateral environmental agreements, such as climate change, desertification and biological diversity; (cid:151) global environmental issues, in particular those covered by such as climate multilateral environmental agreements, change, desertification and biological diversity; 26. 9. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 274 E/5 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL (cid:151) transboundary environmental issues, in particular air and (cid:151) transboundary environmental issues, in particular air, soil water pollution; and water pollution; (cid:151) environmental impacts related to the integration of Unchanged developing countries into the world economy; (cid:151) environmental impacts of macro-economic and sectoral policies in developing countries; (cid:151) sustainable patterns of production and consumption; (cid:151) sustainable management and use of natural and environ- mental resources in all productive sectors of the economy; (cid:151) sustainable management and use of natural and environ- mental resources in all productive sectors such as agri- culture, fisheries and industry; (cid:151) sustainable patterns of production and consumption; (cid:151) environmental problems caused by the non-sustainable use of resources due to poverty; (cid:151) sustainable production and use of energy; Unchanged (cid:151) sustainable production and use of chemical products, in particular hazardous and toxic substances; (cid:151) conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources; Unchanged (cid:151) water-related issues; Deleted (cid:151) the management of fresh water resources; (cid:151) coastal zone management; (cid:151) coastal zone, estuary and wetland management; (cid:151) desertification; Unchanged (cid:151) urban environment problems relating inter alia to solid and liquid waste, air pollution and noise, and the quality of drinking water. (cid:151) urban environment problems relating inter alia to transport, waste, waste water, air pollution and noise, and the quality of drinking water. 3. Activities eligible for financing include: 2. Activities eligible for financing include amongst others: (cid:151) the elaboration of policies, plans and strategies for sustainable development; (cid:151) support to the elaboration of national, regional and local policies, plans and strategies for sustainable development; (cid:151) schemes to build up the institutional and operational i. e. at in the development process, society, capacities of actors government, NGOs, private national, regional and local level; sector, civil (cid:151) schemes to build up the institutional and operational i. e. private at national, non-governmental society, in the development process, indigenous peoples, organisations, capacities of actors government, sector, civil regional and local level; C 274 E/6 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 26. 9. 2000 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL (cid:151) pilot projects in the field including those involving environ- mentally-sound technologies adapted to local constraints and needs; Unchanged (cid:151) support the development of to environment assessment in the preparation and tools implementation of policies, strategies, programmes and projects; application and (cid:151) the creation of instruments for sustainable development, inter alia trade-related instruments such as labelling and certification schemes and green trade initiatives; Unchanged (cid:151) the formulation of guidelines and operational manuals aimed at promoting sustainable development and environ- mental integration; (cid:151) raising awareness of local populations and key actors in the development process and development cooperation with regard to the implications of sustainable development, in particular through information campaigns and training; (cid:151) inventory, accounting and statistical work, to improve environmental data and environmental indicators; in order (cid:151) inventory, accounting and statistical work, to improve the quality of environmental data and environ- mental indicators; in order (cid:151) support to multilateral processes. 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Particular attention will be given to: In the 3. implementation and evaluation of activities, particular attention shall be given to: selection, preparation, (cid:151) the linkage with the overall objective of poverty alleviation; (cid:151) the contribution to the overall objective of eradicating poverty; (cid:151) local initiatives involving innovative measures aimed at Unchanged sustainable development; (cid:151) active involvement and support of including indigenous communities; local populations, (cid:151) active involvement, support and ownership of local popu- lations, including indigenous communities; (cid:151) the specific role, knowledge, perspectives and contribution of women in the sustainable management and use of natural resources, based on gender analysis; (cid:151) gender-specific specific roles, knowledge, perspectives and in the contributions of women/girls sustainable management and use of natural resources; and men/boys (cid:151) the potential Community programmes; for integration into the wider context of and cooperation development policies Unchanged (cid:151) the internalisation of through economic instruments environmental costs, including (cid:151) the internalisation of through economic instruments; environmental costs, including (cid:151) the contribution to strengthening regional cooperation in the area of sustainable development. 26. 9. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 274 E/7 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL 5. Lesson-learning and dissemination of the results of the activities carried out will be essential elements of implementing this regulation, 4. Lesson-learning and dissemination of the results of the activities carried out will be essential elements of implementing this Regulation, including in support of the implementation of international environmental agreements. Article 3 Article 4 Aid recipients and cooperation partners shall include not only States and regions but also international organisations, decen- tradi- tralised departments, regional bodies, public agencies, tional and local communities, private operators and industries, including cooperatives, and NGOs and associations repre- senting local people. Cooperation partners which may receive assistance under this Regulation shall include international organisations, States, regions and regional bodies, decentralised departments, public agencies, private operators and industries, cooperatives, local communities, non-governmental organisations and associations representing local people, in particular indigenous peoples. Article 4 Article 5 Community 1. technical financing may cover assistance, education, training or other services, supplies and works, small grant funds as well as appraisals, audits and evaluation and monitoring missions. studies, studies, Community 1. technical financing may cover assistance, education, training or other services, supplies and works, small grant funds as well as appraisals, audits and evaluation and monitoring missions. It may cover, within the limit established annually by the budgetary authority, technical the and administrative assistance costs, Commission and the beneficiary, related to operations other than the permanent tasks of the public administration, linked to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, auditing and control of programmes or projects. to the benefit of It may cover both investment, linked to a specific programme or project, with the exception of the purchase of buildings, and recurring expenditure (including administrative, maintenance and operating expenditure). Community financing may cover both investment, linked to a specific activity, with the exception of the purchase of real estate, and recurrent expenditure (including administrative, maintenance and operating expenditure). apart research However, education and from training, programmes, such expenditure may as a general rule be covered only during the start-up period and the cover shall decrease gradually. With the exception of training, education and research programmes, recurrent expenditure may normally be covered only during the start-up phase and on a gradually decreasing basis. A contribution from the partners defined in Article 3 2. shall be each cooperation operation. Their contribution shall be requested according to their means and the nature of the operation concerned. sought for 2. A contribution from the cooperation partners defined in Article 4 shall be sought for each cooperation activity. Their contribution shall be requested according to their means and the nature of the activity concerned. C 274 E/8 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 26. 9. 2000 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL 3. Opportunities may be sought for cofinancing with other donors, especially with Member States and the international organisations concerned. In this respect, a coordination with the measures taken by other donors shall be sought. 3. Opportunities may be sought for cofinancing with other donors, especially with Member States and the international In this respect, coordination with organisations concerned. the measures taken by other donors shall be sought. 4. The necessary measures shall be taken to emphasise the Community character of the aid provided under this Regu- lation. The necessary measures shall be taken to emphasise the the assistance provided under this 4. Community character of Regulation. In order to attain the objectives of consistency and 5. complementarity laid down in the Treaty and with the aim of guaranteeing optimum efficiency for the totality of these operations, coordination take measures necessary, including in particular: the Commission may, all In order to attain the objectives of consistency and 5. complementarity laid down in the Treaty and with the aim of guaranteeing optimum efficiency for all these activities, the Commission will, in liaison with Member States, take all coor- dination measures necessary, including in particular: (a) the establishment of a system for the systematic exchange and analysis of information on operations financed or being considered for financing by the Community and the Member States; (a) the systematic exchange and analysis of information on activities financed or being considered for financing by the Community and the Member States; (b) on-the-spot coordination of these operations by means of regular meetings and exchange of information between the representatives of the Commission and Member States in the beneficiary country, and the representatives of the bene- ficiary countries, (b) on-the-spot coordination of these activities by means of information between the Member regular meetings and exchange of representatives of States in the beneficiary country; the Commission and of In order to obtain the greatest possible impact globally 6. and nationally, the Commission, in liaison with the Member States, shall take any initiative necessary for ensuring proper coordination and close collaboration with the beneficiary countries and the providers of funds and other international agencies involved, the United Nations system. in particular those forming part of In order to obtain the greatest possible impact of the 6. activities at global, national and local levels, the Commission, in liaison with the Member States, will take any initiative necessary for ensuring proper coordination and close colla- boration with the cooperation partners, donors and other inter- national organisations involved, in particular those forming part of the United Nations system. Article 5 Article 6 Financial support under this Regulation shall take the form of grants. Financial assistance under this Regulation shall take the form of grants. Article 6 Article 7 1. The Commission shall be responsible for appraising, deciding and administering operations covered by this Regu- lation according to the budgetary and other procedures in force, and in particular those laid down in the Financial Regu- lation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. to finance The Commission shall be responsible for appraising, 1. taking decisions and administering activities covered by this Regulation according to the budgetary and other procedures in force, and in particular those laid down in the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. 2. Each year the Commission shall present a document establishing strategic guidelines and priorities for implementing the activities to be carried out in the following year. This document the committees referred to in Article 8, paragraph 1. shall be discussed in a joint meeting of 26. 9. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 274 E/9 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL 2. Decisions relating to grants of more than EUR 2 million for individual operations financed under this Regulation shall be adopted under the procedure laid down in Article 7. 3. Decisions relating to grants of more than EUR 2 million for individual operations financed under this Regulation shall be adopted by the Commission under the procedure laid down in Article 8. The Commission shall inform the Committee referred to in Article 7 succinctly of any financing decisions it intends to take with regard to projects and programmes of less than EUR 2 million in value. The information shall be made available not later than one week before the decision is taken. 4. The Commission shall inform the Committee referred to in Article 8 succinctly of any financing decisions it intends to take with regard to projects and programmes of less than EUR 2 million in value. The information shall be made available not later than one week before the decision is taken. 3. The Commission shall be authorised to approve, without seeking the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 7, any extra commitments needed for covering any expected or real cost overruns in connection with the operations, provided that the overrun or additional requirement is less than or equal to 20 % of fixed by the financing decision. the initial commitment 5. The Commission shall be authorised to approve any extra commitments or additional requirements needed for covering any expected or real cost overruns in connection with the additional operations, requirement the initial commitment fixed by the financing decision. provided is less than or equal overrun or to 20 % of that the 4. All financing agreements or contracts concluded under this Regulation shall provide for the Commission and the Court of Auditors to conduct on-the-spot checks according to the usual procedures laid down by the Commission under the rules in force, in particular those of the Financial Regu- the European lation applicable to the general budget of Communities. 6. All financing agreements or contracts concluded under this Regulation shall provide for the Commission and the Court of Auditors to conduct on-the-spot checks according to the usual procedures laid down by the Commission under the rules in force, in particular those of the Financial Regu- the European lation applicable to the general budget of Communities. 5. Where operations are the subject of financing agreements between the Community and the recipient country, such agreements shall stipulate that the payment of taxes, duties or any other charges is not to be covered by the Community. 7. Where operations are the subject of financing agreements between the Community and the recipient country, such agreements shall stipulate that the payment of taxes, duties or any other charges is not to be covered by the Community. Participation in invitations to tender and the award of terms to all natural and the recipient 6. contracts shall be open on equal legal persons of country. It may be extended to other developing countries the Member States and of Participation in invitations to tender and the award of terms to all natural and the recipient It may be extended to other developing countries in exceptional cases which are fully justified, to other 8. contracts shall be open on equal legal persons of country. and, third countries. the Member States and of Supplies shall originate in the Member States, 7. the recipient country or other developing countries. In exceptional cases, where circumstances warrant, supplies may originate elsewhere. Supplies shall originate in the Member States, 9. the recipient country or other developing countries. In exceptional cases, where circumstances warrant, supplies may originate in other countries. 8. Particular attention will be given to: 10. Particular attention will be given to: (cid:151) the pursuit of cost-effectiveness and sustainable impact of Unchanged activities; (cid:151) the clear definition and monitoring of objectives and indicators of achievement for all activities. C 274 E/10 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 26. 9. 2000 INITIAL PROPOSAL Article 7 AMENDED PROPOSAL Article 8 The representative of Commission shall be assisted by the for devel- 1. geographically determined Committee competent opment The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee set 1. up by Article 15 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 (1) (PVD-ALA), by the Committee set up by Article 11 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 (MEDA) (2) or by the Committee set up by Article 21 of the Internal Agreement on the Financing and Administration of Community Aid under the Second Financial Protocol to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention of LomØ (3). 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures of a general nature to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of if necessary by taking a vote. the matter, Deleted The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the extent to which its opinion has been taken into account. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, the advisory procedure laid down in Article 3 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, in compliance with Article 7(3) and Article 8 thereof. Article 8 Deleted An exchange of views shall take place once a year on the basis of a presentation by the representative of the Commission of the general guidelines for the operations to be carried out in the year ahead, in the framework of a joint meeting of the committees referred to in Article 7(1). Article 9 Article 9 After each budget year, the Commission shall submit an 1. annual report to the European Parliament and the Council, summarising the operations financed in the course of that year, and evaluating the implementation of this Regulation over that period. By 1 September after each budget year, the Commission 1. shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council, summarising the activities financed in the course of that year, and evaluating the implementation of this Regu- lation over that period. ___________ (1) OJ L 52, 27. 2. 1992, p. 1. (2) OJ L 189, 30. 7. 1996, p. 1-9. (3) Signed on 20. 12. 1995. 26. 9. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 274 E/11 INITIAL PROPOSAL AMENDED PROPOSAL The summary shall in particular provide information about the nature and quantity of the projects financed and about those with whom contracts have been concluded. The report shall also indicate the number of external assessments carried out, if any, regarding specific activities. The summary shall in particular provide information about the number and nature of activities financed, the cooperation partners and the countries concerned. The report shall also indicate the number of external evaluations carried out regarding specific activities. regularly The Commission shall assess operations 2. financed by the Community with a view to establishing whether the objectives aimed at by those operations have been achieved and to providing guidelines for improving the future operations. The Commission shall effectiveness of submit to the Committee referred to in Article 7 a summary of if appropriate, be examined by the Committee. The assessment reports shall be available to any Member State requesting them. the assessments made which may, evaluate regularly The Commission shall activities 2. financed by the Community with a view to establishing whether the objectives aimed at by those activities have been achieved and to providing guidelines for improving the effec- tiveness of future activities. The Commission shall submit to the Committee referred to in Article 8(1) a summary of the evaluations made. The evaluation reports shall be available, upon request, to any Member State and to the European Parliament. The Commission shall inform the Member States, at the the operations and that have been approved, stating their cost and 3. latest one month after its decision, of projects nature, the recipient country and partners. 3. The Commission shall inform the Member States, at the latest one month after its decision, of the activities that have been approved, stating their cost and nature, the country concerned and the cooperation partners. 4. The financial guide specifying the guidelines and criteria applicable to the selection of projects shall be published and communicated to the interested parties by the Commission offices in beneficiary countries. including Commission delegations 4. A financing guide specifying the guidelines and criteria applicable to the selection of activities shall be published and communicated to the interested parties by the Commission services in countries concerned. including Commission delegations Article 10 Unchanged This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day 1. following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Four years after the entry into force of this regulation, the 2. Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an overall assessment of the operations financed by the Community together with suggestions concerning the future of this regulation. regulation, under this Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, 2. the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an overall evaluation of the operations financed in the context of by the Community under this Regulation, overall Community development cooperation, together with proposals concerning the future of this Regulation, including its possible modification or termination. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Unchanged