(1)

In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Italy's application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Limone di Rocca Imperiale’ registered under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 149/2012 (2).

(2)

Since the amendment in question is not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation (3).

(3)

As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendment to the specification should be approved,

(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

(1)

In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

(2)

Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.

(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents.

(4)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Spain in 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Spain of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 30 000,00.

(5)

On 6 February 2014, Spain submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaugthered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement amounts to EUR 85 580,95. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 6 635,73 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

(6)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

(1)

In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

(2)

Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.

(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents.

(4)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Denmark in 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Denmark of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 33 000,00.

(5)

On 14 February 2014, Denmark submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement amounts to EUR 67 667,39. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 5 468,85 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

(6)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

(1)

In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

(2)

Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.

(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents.

(4)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Germany of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 500 000,00.

(5)

On 17 December 2013, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement for 2012 amounts to EUR 22 886,55. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 705,00 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

(6)

On 28 January 2014, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement for 2013 amounts to EUR 1 030 738,92. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 29 168,15 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

(7)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,