(1)

In the light of the experiences following the launch of the Fund, it is appropriate to extend the eligibility period of the annual programmes in order to enable Member States to implement the Fund in an effective way and to adapt the time schedule for the submission of the final report on the implementation of the annual programme.

(2)

It is also appropriate to adapt the procedure for the submission of the revised annual programmes by Member States.

(3)

In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, the United Kingdom is bound by the basic act and, as a consequence, by this Decision.

(4)

In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Ireland is bound by the basic act and, as a consequence, by this Decision.

(5)

In accordance with Article 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark is not bound by this Decision or subject to the application thereof.

(6)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the common Committee ‘Solidarity and management of Migration Flows’,

1.

Article 23(1) is replaced by the following:

2.

in point 4.1 of Annex V, Part A, the words ‘List of all pending recoveries at 30 June of the year N + 2 (N = year of this annual programme)’ are replaced by the words ‘List of all pending recoveries six months after the eligibility deadline for expenditure’;

3.

in Annex XI, point I.4.1 is replaced by the following:

(*1)  Where “N” is the year referred to in the financing decision approving the annual programmes of the Member States.’;"

4.

in Annex XI, point V.3 is replaced by the following: