COMMISSION OPINION

of 9 March 2020

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Krümmel L-ILW interim storage facility located in the land of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2020/C 81/01)

The assessment below is carried out under the provisions of the Euratom Treaty, without prejudice to any additional assessments to be carried out under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the obligations stemming from it and from secondary legislation (1).

On 20 September 2019 the European Commission received from the Government of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste (2) arising from the Krümmel L-ILW interim storage facility.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 14 October 2019 and provided by the German authorities on 19 November 2019, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1.	The distance between the site and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Denmark is 150 km.

2.

During normal operations, the discharge of gaseous radioactive effluents is not liable to cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that would be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the dose limits laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directive (3). Normal operations will not lead to discharges of liquid radioactive effluents into the environment. Hence, the facility will not be subject to a regulatory discharge authorisation for such effluents.

3.	Secondary solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before shipment to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in Germany.

4.

In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population of another Member State, would not be significant from the point of view of health in respect of the reference levels laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directive.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form, arising from the Krümmel L-ILW interim storage facility, located in the land of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State, in respect of the provisions laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directive.

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(1)  For instance, under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental aspects should be further assessed. Indicatively, the Commission would like to draw attention to the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU; to Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, as well as to Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and to Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

(2)  The disposal of radioactive waste in the meaning of point 1 of Commission Recommendation 2010/635/Euratom of 11 October 2010 on the application of Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty (OJ L 279, 23.10.2010, p. 36).

(3)  Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers from exposure to ionising radiation (OJ L 13, 17.1.2014, p. 1).

Euro exchange rates (1)

10 March 2020

(2020/C 81/02)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,1390
JPY	Japanese yen	118,65
DKK	Danish krone	7,4714
GBP	Pound sterling	0,87385
SEK	Swedish krona	10,8015
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0594
ISK	Iceland króna	145,30
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,8433
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,725
HUF	Hungarian forint	336,20
PLN	Polish zloty	4,3260
RON	Romanian leu	4,8178
TRY	Turkish lira	6,9884
AUD	Australian dollar	1,7377
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,5579
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,8496
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,8006
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,5817
KRW	South Korean won	1 357,12
ZAR	South African rand	18,1596
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,9240
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5425
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 282,00
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,8265
PHP	Philippine peso	57,537
RUB	Russian rouble	81,5975
THB	Thai baht	35,809
BRL	Brazilian real	5,3243
MXN	Mexican peso	23,8739
INR	Indian rupee	84,1100

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

Special Report 06/2020

‘Sustainable Urban Mobility in the EU: No substantial improvement is possible without Member States’ commitment’

(2020/C 81/03)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that Special Report 06/2020 ‘Sustainable Urban Mobility in the EU: No substantial improvement is possible without Member States’ commitment’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ Internet: http://eca.europa.eu.

Decision concerning the assessment of the conditions for resolution in respect of AS PNB Banka

(2020/C 81/04)

On 15 August 2019, the Single Resolution Board decided not to place AS PNB Banka under resolution. This decision was based on the conclusion that the condition of Article 18(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 (1) was not met. The main elements of this decision are as follows:

Date of adoption of the decision:	15 August 2019
Decision No:	SRB/EES/2019/131
Addressee:	Finanšu un kapitāla tirgus komisija
Institution:	PNB Banka
Application of the write-down and conversion of capital instruments power:	No
Resolution action:	No
Fund aid:	No

More information about this decision can be found on the SRB’s official Internet: https://srb.europa.eu/en/content/pnb

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(1)  OJ L 225, 30.7.2014, p. 1.

Publication of an application for registration of a name pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2020/C 81/05)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within three months from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’

EU No: PGI-IT-02392 – 14 February 2018

PDO ( ) PGI (X)

1.   Name(s)

‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 2.3.: Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ is a rye crispbread with an irregular crumb structure; it is long-keeping, aromatic with a marked note of fennel, slightly sour and has a moisture content of between 4 % and 6 %.

‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ has an irregular round, flat shape:

Diameter	:	from 3 cm to 35 cm
Thickness	:	from 0,3 cm to 1,5 cm.

‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ keeps for up to 18 months.

The following ingredients are used to produce ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’: rye flour (min. 50 %), common wheat flour and/or emmer flour, salt, wheat or barley malt, yeast and a mother dough (minimum 4 %) produced at the same bakery, fennel seeds and other herbs and spices.

Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) is a spice that characterises ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’.

As well as fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare), the following may be used to flavour the bread: wild cumin (Cuminum silvestre), fenugreek (Trigonella caerulea), coriander (Coriandrum sativum) or anise (Pimpinella Anisum L.).

Vegetable fats may be added.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

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3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

The entire bread-making process for ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ takes place within the geographical area defined in section 4.

The mother dough used to make ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ is produced within the geographical area defined in section 4.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

The bread may be released for consumption loose or in food-grade packaging.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

In addition to the information required by law, packaging must feature the following information:

—	for the Italian market, an indication of the type of bread, i.e. ‘pane croccante alla segale’ [‘rye crispbread’];

—	the baker’s name and address or company name and registered office.

When the bread is sold loose:

—	a tag featuring the words ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot IGP’ and/or ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot g.g.A’ is to be displayed on the shelf on which it is presented for sale.

The name of the protected geographical indication ‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ (in Italian) or ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’ (in German) must appear on the label in clear, indelible characters that can be easily distinguished from all other writing on the label and must be followed by the phrase ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ [‘Protected Geographical Indication’] and/or the abbreviation ‘IGP’ [‘PGI’], which must be translated into the language in which the product is being marketed, and by the European Union symbol.

It is, however, permitted to use names that refer to private brands provided that they do not have laudatory purport or a meaning that discriminates against other producers.

The ‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige IGP’ (in Italian) or ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot g.g.A.’ (in German) logo must always feature on the product’s front or main label.

The logo is as follows:

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ production area comprises the entire territory of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.

5.   Link with the geographical area

The application to register ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ is based on the characteristic production method followed in the area, which allows the product to stand out on the market from other Italian breads.

What distinguishes ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ from other Italian breads are its round, thin appearance, its characteristic crisp texture and its low moisture content that allows it to keep for a long time.

The characteristics of ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ are closely linked to the production method which involves a specific stage once the dough has risen in which the dough balls are shaken and flattened, taking on a round, flat shape. The product owes part of its very name to this stage of shaking or ‘schütteln’ in German.

The flattened forms are then baked until they become crisp. The baking process followed in the production area is aimed at producing a bread that is not only crisp and crunchy but also low in moisture, allowing it to keep for up to 18 months.

Historically speaking, this characteristic was very important locally. Indeed, medieval writings tell us that already back then one of the product’s characteristics was how long it kept. That characteristic made it possible to sustain the people in the area who, owing to the rather harsh and relatively dry climate, as well as the difficulties linked to the isolation of rural settlements high in the mountains, availed themselves of the long lifespan of ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ to build up food stocks to last through the most difficult periods of the year.

The herbs and spices used in making it are another characteristic of ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ bread. Of these, the use of fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) is a distinguishing trait: unlike the other herbs and spices, it is always included in the recipe since it was used in the past not only to flavour the bread but also to ease digestion.

Nowadays ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ bread is enjoyed by the people of Alto Adige and by tourists, since it forms part of a traditional Alto Adige afternoon snack together with speck, cheese and Alto Adige wine. ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ bread is thus a key element of the food and wine tradition of the Province of Bolzano.

Reference to publication of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

This Ministry initiated the national opposition procedure by publishing the application for registration of ‘Südtiroler Schüttelbrot’/ ‘Schüttelbrot Alto Adige’ PGI in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 297 of 21 December 2017.

The consolidated text of the product specification is available on the following website:

http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335”

or alternatively:

by going directly to the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Qualità’ (at the top right of the screen), then on ‘Prodotti DOP IGP STG’ (on the left-hand side of the screen) and finally on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE’.

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

Notice for the attention of Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Libya and Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Yemen, which were added to the list referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations, by virtue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/390

(2020/C 81/06)

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(1)  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25.

(2)  OJ L 74, 11.3.2020, p.20.

(3)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.