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Official Journal of the European Union, L 158, 21 June 2017
Official Journal of the European Union, L 158, 21 June 2017
Official Journal of the European Union, L 158, 21 June 2017
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II Non-legislative acts
REGULATIONS
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21.6.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/1 |
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1090
of 20 June 2017
implementing Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 of 10 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic (1), and in particular Article 17(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
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On 10 March 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 224/2014. |
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On 17 May 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee, established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2127 (2013), added one person to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures. On 24 May 2017, the Council adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/890 (2) adding this person to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 224/2014. |
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The information relating to this person should be completed and the Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 2017.
For the Council
The President
H. DALLI
(2) Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/890 of 24 May 2017 implementing Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic (OJ L 138, 25.5.2017, p. 1).
ANNEX
The entry in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning the person listed below is replaced by the following entry:
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Abdoulaye HISSENE (alias: a) Abdoulaye Issène; b) Abdoulaye Hissein; c) Hissene Abdoulaye; d) Abdoulaye Issène Ramadane; e) Abdoulaye Issene Ramadan; f) Issene Abdoulaye)
Date of birth: 1967 Place of birth: Ndele, Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic Nationality: Central African Republic Passport No: CAR diplomatic passport No D00000897, issued on 5 April 2013 (valid until 4 April 2018) Address: a) KM5, Bangui, Central African Republic; b) Nana-Grebizi, Central African Republic Date of UN designation: 17 May 2017 Other Information: Hissène was formerly the Minister of Youth and Sports as part of the Cabinet for the Central African Republic's former President Michel Djotodia. Prior to that, he was the head of the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace, a political party. He also established himself as a leader of armed militias in Bangui, in particular in the ‘PK5’ (3rd district) neighbourhood. Information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: Abdoulaye Hissène was listed on 17 May 2017 pursuant to paragraphs 16 and 17(g) of resolution 2339(2017) as ‘engaging in or providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the CAR, including acts that threaten or impede the political transition process, or the stabilization and reconciliation process or that fuel violence;’ and ‘involved in planning, directing, sponsoring, or conducting attacks against UN missions or international security presences, including MINUSCA, the European Union Missions and French operations which support them.’ Additional information: Abdoulaye Hissène and other members of the ex-Séléka collaborated with anti-balaka spoilers allied with former Central African Republic (CAR) President François Bozizé, including Maxime Mokom, to encourage violent protests and clashes in September 2015 as part of a failed coup attempt to bring down the Government while then-Transitional President Catherine Samba-Panza was attending the 2015 UN General Assembly. Mokom, Hissène, and others were indicted by the CAR government for various criminal offenses, including murder, arson, torture, and looting, stemming from the failed coup. Since 2015, Hissène had become one of the main leaders of armed militias located in the ‘PK5’ neighbourhood of Bangui which comprised more than 100 men. As such, he prevented the freedom of movement and the return of state authority in the area, including through illegal taxation of transportation and commercial activities. In the second half of 2015, Hissène acted as the representative of the ex-Séléka ‘Nairobists’ in Bangui operating in a rapprochement with anti-balaka fighters under Mokom. Armed men under the control of Haroun Gaye and Hissène participated in the violent events which took place in Bangui between 26 September and 3 October 2015. Members of Hissène's group are suspected of having been involved in an attack on the 13 December 2015 — the day of the constitutional referendum — on the vehicle of Mohamed Moussa Dhaffane, a leader of the ex-Séléka. Hissène is accused of orchestrating violence in Bangui's KM5 district that killed five, wounded twenty, and prevented residents from voting in the constitutional referendum. Hissène put the elections at risk by creating a cycle of retaliatory attacks between different groups. On 15 March 2016, Hissène was apprehended by the police at Bangui M'poko airport and transferred to the research and investigation section of the national gendarmerie. His militia subsequently released him, using force, and stole one weapon previously handed over by MINUSCA as part of an exemption request approved by the Committee. On 19 June 2016, following the arrest of Muslim traders by internal security forces at ‘PK 12’, militias of Gaye and Hissène kidnapped five national policemen in Bangui. On 20 June, MINUSCA attempted to release the policemen. Armed men under the control of Hissène and Gaye exchanged fire with the peacekeepers attempting to release the hostages. As a result, at least six individuals were killed and one peacekeeper was injured. On 12 August 2016, Hissène took the lead of a 6-vehicles convoy with heavily armed individuals. The convoy, which was fleeing Bangui, was intercepted by MINUSCA south of Sibut. En route to the North, the convoy exchanged fire with internal security forces at several checkpoints. The convoy was eventually stopped by MINUSCA 40 km south of Sibut. After multiple gunfights, MINUSCA captured 11 of the men, but Hissène and several others escaped. Individuals arrested indicated to MINUSCA that Hissène was the leader of the convoy whose objective was to reach Bria and participate in the Assembly of ex-Séléka groups organized by Nourredine Adam. In August and September 2016, the Panel of Experts traveled twice to Sibut in order to inspect the belongings of the convoy of Hissène, Gaye and Hamit Tidjani, seized by MINUSCA on 13 August. The Panel also inspected the ammunition seized in the house of Hissène on 16 August. Lethal and non-lethal military equipment was recovered in the six vehicles and from the apprehended individuals. On 16 August 2016, the Central Gendarmerie raided the home of Hissène in Bangui. More than 700 weapons were found. On 4 September 2016, a group of ex-Séléka elements coming from Kaga-Bandoro on six motor-bikes to pick up Hissène and his affiliates opened fire against MINUSCA next to Dékoa. During this incident, one ex-Séléka fighter was killed, and two peacekeepers and one civilian were wounded.’. |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/5 |
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2017/1091
of 10 April 2017
amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of substances that may be added to processed cereal-based food and baby food and to food for special medical purposes
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commissions Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (1), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
Whereas:
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The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 establishes a Union list of substances that may be added to one or more of the categories of food referred to in Article 1(1). In accordance with Article 22 of that Regulation, the Union list will apply from the date of application of the delegated acts concerned, adopted pursuant to Article 11 of the same Regulation. The Union list may be amended in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 16 of that Regulation. |
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In its Opinion of 6 January 2006 (2), the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded that the use of ferrous bisglycinate, as a source of iron in foods intended for the general population, food supplements, and foods for particular nutritional uses including foods intended for infants and young children does not present a safety concern. |
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Ferrous bisglycinate was not included in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 for use, as a source of iron, in processed cereal-based food and baby food pending the review of the rules applicable to these products. As this review requires further on going scientific assessments that will not be concluded in the short term, it is not appropriate, in the light of good administrative practices, to further delay the update of the Union list as regards the inclusion of ferrous bisglycinate, as a source of iron in processed cereal-based food and baby food. |
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Following an application, the Commission requested the Authority to provide an opinion on the safety and bioavailability of calcium phosphoryl oligosaccharides (POs-Ca®), as a source of calcium added for nutritional purposes to food, food supplements and foods for special medical purposes. In its Opinion of 26 April 2016 (3), the Authority concluded that there is no safety concern for the use of this substance in the mentioned categories of food provided that certain conditions detailed in its opinion are respected. The Authority noted that this substance would be a major contributor to the overall average daily intake of calcium. |
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The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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The interested parties were consulted and the comments provided were taken into consideration, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 10 April 2017.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
(1) OJ L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35.
(2) EFSA AFC Panel (EFSA Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food), Opinion related to Ferrous bisglycinate as a source of iron for use in the manufacturing of foods and in food supplements, the EFSA Journal (2006) 299, 1-17.
(3) EFSA ANS Panel (EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food), 2016, Scientific Opinion on Calcium phosphoryl oligosaccharides (POs-Ca®) as a source of calcium added for nutritional purposes to food, food supplements and foods for special medical purposes, EFSA Journal 2016;14(6):4488.
ANNEX
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 is amended as follows:
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in substance ‘Calcium’, the following entry is inserted after the entry for ‘calcium L-pidolate’:
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in substance ‘Iron’, the entry ‘ferrous bisglycinate’ is replaced by the following:
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/8 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1092
of 20 June 2017
amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 introducing prior Union surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products originating in certain third countries
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/478 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2015 on common rules for imports (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on common rules for imports from certain third countries (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
After consulting the Committee on Safeguards and Common Rules for exports,
Whereas:
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Following the entry into force of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 (3), certain comments were received from economic operators and national competent authorities. After carefully analysing these comments, it was concluded that certain amendments to the Annexes of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 are appropriate. |
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The procedure for issuing the surveillance document should be clarified. |
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The products subject to prior surveillance and falling under Harmonized System (‘HS’) heading 7318 are typically traded in numerous but relatively small sized transactions, which are often operated based on a just-in-time system. Given the specificities of this business model, in order to minimise any unnecessary constraints and not to disturb the activities of the companies active in this sector, in particular those close to the borders, imports of these products whose net weight does not exceed 5 000 kg should be excluded from the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670. |
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It became apparent that there are clerical errors in Annex I. Therefore, it is necessary to delete HS heading 7303 from Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 while HS heading 7229 should be added. |
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Following comments received from the competent national authorities, it is also necessary to update the contact details in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670. |
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National authorities should be encouraged to accept electronic versions of the surveillance document, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 is amended as follows:
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In Article 1(1), the last sentence of Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘This applies to imports whose net weight exceeds 2 500 kg established for each individual TARIC code and 5 000 kg for each individual TARIC code subject to prior surveillance and falling under HS heading 7318.’ |
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In Article 2, Paragraph 9 is replaced by the following:
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Annex I is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Regulation. |
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Annex II is replaced by the text in Annex II to this Regulation. |
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 11 July 2017.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
(1) OJ L 83, 27.3.2015, p. 16.
(2) OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 33.
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 of 28 April 2016 introducing prior Union surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products originating in certain third countries (OJ L 115, 29.4.2016, p. 37).
ANNEX I
‘ANNEX I
List of products subject to prior Union surveillance
7207 11 14
7208
7209
7210
7211
7212
7213
7214
7215
7216
7217
7219
7220
7221
7222
7223
7225
7226
7227
7228
7229
7301
7302
7304
7305
7306
7307 19 10
7307 23
7307 91 00
7307 93 11
7307 93 19
7307 99 80
7318 12 90
7318 14 91
7318 14 99
7318 15 42
7318 15 58
7318 15 68
7318 15 82
7318 15 88
7318 15 95
7318 16 40
7318 16 92
7318 16 99
7318 19 00
7318 21 00
7318 22 00
ANNEX II
‘ANNEX II
СПИСЪК НА КОМПЕТЕНТНИТЕ НАЦИОНАЛНИ ОРГАНИ
LISTA DE LAS AUTORIDADES NACIONALES COMPETENTES
SEZNAM PŘÍSLUŠNÝCH VNITROSTÁTNÍCH ORGÁNŮ
LISTE OVER KOMPETENTE NATIONALE MYNDIGHEDER
LISTE DER ZUSTÄNDIGEN BEHÖRDEN DER MITGLIEDSTAATEN
PÄDEVATE RIIKLIKE ASUTUSTE NIMEKIRI
ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΕΙΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΡΧΩΝ ΕΚΔΟΣΗΣ ΑΔΕΙΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΡΑΤΩΝ ΜΕΛΩΝ
LIST OF THE COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITIES
LISTE DES AUTORITÉS NATIONALES COMPÉTENTES
POPIS NADLEŽNIH NACIONALNIH TIJELA
ELENCO DELLE COMPETENTI AUTORITÀ NAZIONALI
VALSTU KOMPETENTO IESTĀŽU SARAKSTS
ATSAKINGŲ NACIONALINIŲ INSTITUCIJŲ SĄRAŠAS
AZ ILLETÉKES NEMZETI HATÓSÁGOK LISTÁJA
LISTA TAL-AWTORITAJIET NAZZJONALI KOMPETENTI
LIJST VAN BEVOEGDE NATIONALE INSTANTIES
WYKAZ WŁAŚCIWYCH ORGANÓW KRAJOWYCH
LISTA DAS AUTORIDADES NACIONAIS COMPETENTES
LISTA AUTORITĂȚILOR NAȚIONALE COMPETENTE
ZOZNAM PRÍSLUŠNÝCH ŠTÁTNYCH ORGÁNOV
SEZNAM PRISTOJNIH NACIONALNIH ORGANOV
LUETTELO TOIMIVALTAISISTA KANSALLISISTA VIRANOMAISISTA
FÖRTECKNING ÖVER BEHÖRIGA NATIONELLA MYNDIGHETER
BELGIQUE/BELGIË
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Service public fédéral de l'économie, des PME, des classes moyennes et de l'énergie |
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Direction générale du potentiel économique |
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Service des licences |
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rue du Progrès 50 |
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B-1210 Bruxelles |
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Fax (32-2) 277 50 63 |
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Federale Overheidsdienst Economie, KMO, |
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Middenstand & Energie |
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Algemene Directie Economisch Potentieel |
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Dienst Vergunningen |
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Vooruitgangstraat 50 |
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B-1210 Brussel |
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Fax (32-2) 277 50 63 |
БЪЛГАРИЯ
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Министерство на икономиката |
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дирекция ‘Регистриране, лицензиране и контрол’ |
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ул. ‘Славянска’ № 8 |
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1052 София |
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Факс: (359-2) 981 50 41 |
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Fax (359-2) 980 47 10 |
ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA
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Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu |
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Licenční správa |
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Na Františku 32 |
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CZ-110 15 Praha 1 |
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Fax (420) 224 21 21 33 |
DANMARK
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Danish Business Authority |
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Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs |
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Langelinie Allé 17 |
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DK-2100 Copenhagen O |
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Phone: +45 3529 1500 |
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Email: importregistreri@erst.dk |
DEUTSCHLAND
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Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle, |
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(BAFA) |
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Frankfurter Straße 29—35 |
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D-65760 Eschborn 1 |
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Fax (49) 6196 90 88 00 |
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Email: einfuhr@bafa.bund.de |
EESTI
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Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium |
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Harju 11 |
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EE-15072 Tallinn |
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Faks: +372 631 3660 |
IRELAND
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Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation |
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Import/Export Licensing Unit |
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23 Kildare Street |
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IE- Dublin 2 |
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Fax + 353-1-631 25 62 |
ΕΛΛΑΔΑ
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Υπουργείο Οικονομίας και Ανάπτυξης |
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Γενική Διεύθυνση Διεθνούς Οικονομικής και Εμπορικής Πολιτικής |
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Δ/νση Συντονισμού Εμπορίου και Εμπορικών Καθεστώτων |
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Τμήμα Β': Ειδικών Καθεστώτων Εισαγωγών |
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Οδός Κορνάρου 1 |
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GR 105 63 Αθήνα |
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Τηλ..: +30 210 3286041-43 |
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Φαξ: +30 210 3286094 |
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Email: e3a@mnec.gr |
ESPAÑA
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Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad |
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Secretaría de Estado de Comercio |
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Subdirección General de Política Comercial de la Unión Europea y Comercio Internacional de Productos Industriales |
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Paseo de la Castellana 162, 28046 Madrid |
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(+ 34) 91 349 36 70 |
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vigilanciasiderurgica@comercio.mineco.es |
FRANCE
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Ministère de l'économie, de l'industrie et du numérique |
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Direction générale des entreprises |
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Bureau des matériaux |
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67, rue Barbès |
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BP 80001 |
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94201 Ivry-sur-Seine Cedex |
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Tél +33.1.79.84.33.52 |
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surveillance-acier.dge@finances.gouv.fr |
REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA
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Ministarstvo financija |
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Carinska uprava |
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Alexandera von Humboldta 4a |
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10000 Zagreb |
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Tel. (385) 1 6211321 |
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Fax (385) 1 6211014 |
ITALIA
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Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico |
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Direzione Generale per la Politica Commerciale |
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DIV. III |
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Viale America, 341 |
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I-00144 Roma |
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Fax (39) 06 59 93 26 36 |
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Email: dgpci.div3@mise.gov.it |
ΚΥΠΡΟΣ
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Υπουργείο Ενέργειας, Εμπορίου, Βιομηχανίας και Τουρισμού |
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Υπηρεσία Εμπορίου |
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Κλάδος Έκδοσης Αδειών Εισαγωγής/Εξαγωγής |
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Οδός Ανδρέα Αραούζου Αρ. 6 |
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CY-1421 Λευκωσία |
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Φαξ (357) 22 37 54 43, (357) 22 37 51 20 |
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pevgeniou@mcit.gov.cy |
LATVIJA
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Latvijas Republikas Ārlietu ministrija |
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K. Valdemāra iela 3 |
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LV-1395 Rīga |
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Fakss: +371-67 828 121 |
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licencesana@mfa.gov.lv |
LIETUVA
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Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministerija |
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Investicijų ir eksporto departamentas |
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Gedimino pr. 38/2 |
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LT-01104 Vilnius |
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Faks. +370 706 64 762 |
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vienaslangelis@ukmin.lt |
LUXEMBOURG
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Ministère de l'économie et du commerce extérieur |
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Office des licences |
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BP 113 |
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L-2011 Luxembourg |
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Fax (352) 46 61 38 |
MAGYARORSZÁG
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Magyar Kereskedelmi Engedélyezési Hivatal |
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Németvölgyi út 37-39. |
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HU-1124 Budapest |
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Fax +36-1 4585 828 |
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Email: keo@mkeh.gov.hu |
MALTA
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Commerce Department |
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Trade Services Directorate |
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Lascaris Bastions |
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Daħlet Ġnien is-Sultan |
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Valletta |
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VLT 1933 |
NEDERLAND
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Belastingdienst/Douane Groningen |
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Centrale Dienst voor In- en Uitvoer (CDIU) |
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Postadres: Postbus 3070, 6401 DN Heerlen |
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Bezoekadres: Kempkensberg 12, Groningen |
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Telefoonnummer: 088 — 1512122 |
ÖSTERREICH
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Bundesministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Wirtschaft |
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Abteilung C2/9 — Außenwirtschaftskontrolle |
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A- 1011 Wien, Stubenring 1 |
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POST.C29@bmwfw.gv.at |
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Fax 01/71100/8048366 |
POLSKA
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Ministerstwo Rozwoju |
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Plac Trzech Krzyży 3/5 |
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00-507 Warszawa |
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Polska |
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Fax (48-22) 693 40 21/693 40 22 |
PORTUGAL
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Ministério das Finanças |
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Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira |
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Rua da Alfândega, n.o 5, r/c |
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P-1149-006 Lisboa |
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Tel. (+ 351)218813843 |
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Fax(+ 351) 218813986 |
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dsl@at.gov.pt |
ROMÂNIA
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Ministerul pentru Mediul de Afaceri, Comerț și Antreprenoriat |
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Direcția Politici Comerciale și Afaceri Europene |
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Calea Victoriei nr. 152, sector 1 |
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București cod 010096 |
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Tel. +40 21 40 10 552 |
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Fax +40 21 40 10 594 |
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Email: cristi.diaconeasa@dce.gov.ro |
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paul.onucu@dce.gov.ro |
SLOVENIJA
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Ministrstvo za finance |
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Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije |
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Finančni urad Kranj |
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Oddelek za TARIC |
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Spodnji Plavž 6c |
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SI-4270 Jesenice |
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Tel. +386 4 202 75 83 |
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Fax +386 4 202 49 69 |
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Email: taric.fu@gov.si |
SLOVENSKO
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Ministerstvo hospodárstva |
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Mierová 19 |
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827 15 Bratislava 212 |
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Slovenská republika |
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Fax (421-2) 43 42 39 15 |
SUOMI/FINLAND
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Tulli |
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PL 512 |
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FI-00101 Helsinki |
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Sähköposti: ennakkotarkkailu@tulli.fi |
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Tullen |
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PB 512 |
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FI-00101 Helsingfors |
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Email: ennokkotarkkailu@tulli.fi |
SVERIGE
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Kommerskollegium |
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Box 6803 |
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S-113 86 Stockholm |
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Fax (46-8) 30 67 59 |
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registrator@kommers.se |
UNITED KINGDOM
Department for International Trade
Import Licensing Branch
enquiries.ilb@trade.gsi.gov.uk
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21.6.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/16 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1093
of 20 June 2017
laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the format of position reports by investment firms and market operators
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments (1), and in particular Article 58(5) thereof.
Whereas:
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The format of the weekly report on aggregate positions held by different categories of persons for the different commodity derivatives or emission allowances or derivatives thereof traded on trading venues should break positions down into positions which in an objectively measurable way reduce risks directly relating to commercial activities, other and total positions in order to provide transparency on the split between financial and non-financial related activities in such commodity derivatives, emission allowances or derivatives thereof. |
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The format of daily reports providing a complete breakdown of investment firms' and their clients' positions in commodity derivatives or emission allowances or derivatives thereof traded on trading venues and economically equivalent over-the-counter (OTC) contracts should be structured to support the monitoring and application of position limits under Article 57 of Directive 2014/65/EU. |
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Positions that have arisen as a consequence of buy and sell trades spread between different delivery dates or commodities or as a result of other complex strategies should be reported on a disaggregated basis unless the combination of products is traded as a single financial instrument identified by an ISIN and the positions held in it are subject to a specific limit. |
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To carry out their duties effectively and consistently, the relevant authorities and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) should be provided with data that can be compared across investment firms and market operators operating trading venues. The use of a common format across different financial market infrastructures facilitates its greater use by a wide variety of market participants, thus promoting standardisation. |
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To facilitate straight through processing and the reduction of costs to market participants, standard formats should be used across investment firms and market operators operating trading venues. |
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The new legislation of the European Parliament and of the Council on markets in financial instruments set out in Directive 2014/65/EU and Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) applies from 3 January 2018. To ensure consistency and legal certainty, this Regulation should apply from the same date. |
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This Regulation is based on the draft implementing technical standards submitted by ESMA to the Commission. |
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ESMA has conducted open public consultations on the draft implementing technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits and requested the opinion of the Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group established in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Weekly reports
1. Investment firms or market operators operating a trading venue shall prepare the weekly report referred to in Article 58(1)(a) of Directive 2014/65/EU, separately for each commodity derivative, emission allowance or derivative thereof that is traded on that trading venue, in accordance with the format set out in the tables of Annex I to this Regulation.
2. The reports referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain the aggregate of all positions held by the different persons in each of the categories set out in Table 1 to Annex I in an individual commodity derivative, emission allowance or derivative thereof that is traded on that trading venue.
Article 2
Daily reports
1. Investment firms shall provide competent authorities with the breakdown of their positions as referred to in Article 58(2) of Directive 2014/65/EU by means of a daily position report in the format set out in the tables to Annex II to this Regulation.
2. The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain all positions across all maturities of all contracts.
Article 3
Reporting format
Trading venue operators and investment firms shall submit the reports referred to in Articles 1 and 2 in a common standard XML format.
Article 4
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 3 January 2018.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
(1) OJ L 173, 12.6.2014, p. 84.
(2) Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (OJ L 173, 12.6.2014, p. 84).
(3) Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84).
ANNEX I
Format for the weekly Reports
Table 1
Weekly Reports
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{Name of Trading Venue} {Trading Venue Identifier} {Date to which the Weekly Report refers} {Date and time of Publication} {Name of Commodity Derivative Contract, Emission Allowance or Derivative thereof} {Venue product code} {Report status} |
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Notation of the position quantity |
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Investment Firms or credit institutions |
Investment Funds |
Other Financial Institutions |
Commercial Undertakings |
Operators with compliance obligations under Directive 2003/87/EC |
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Long |
Short |
Long |
Short |
Long |
Short |
Long |
Short |
Long |
Short |
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Number of positions |
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Risk Reducing directly related to commercial activities |
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Other |
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Total |
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Changes since the previous report (+/–) |
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Risk Reducing directly related to commercial activities |
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Other |
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Total |
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Percentage of the total open interest |
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Risk Reducing directly related to commercial activities |
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Other |
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Total |
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Number of Persons holding a position in each category |
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Combined |
Combined |
Combined |
Combined |
Combined |
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Total |
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Table 2
Symbol table for Table 3
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SYMBOL |
DATA TYPE |
DEFINITION |
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{ALPHANUM-n} |
Up to n alphanumerical characters |
Free text field. |
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{DECIMAL-n/m} |
Decimal number of up to n digits in total of which up to m digits can be fraction digits |
Numerical field for both positive and negative values:
Where applicable, values are rounded and not truncated. |
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{DATEFORMAT} |
ISO 8601 date format |
Dates shall be formatted in the following format: YYYY-MM-DD. |
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{DATE_TIME_FORMAT} |
ISO 8601 date and time format |
Dates and times shall be reported in UTC. |
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{MIC} |
4 alphanumerical characters |
Market identifier as defined in ISO 10383 |
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{INTEGER-n} |
Integer number of up to n digits in total |
Numerical field for both positive and negative integer values. |
Table 3
Table of fields to be reported for every commodity derivative, emission allowance or derivative for the purposes of Article 1
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FIELD |
DETAILS TO BE REPORTED |
FORMAT FOR REPORTING |
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Name of Trading Venue |
Field to be populated with the full name of the trading venue. |
{ALPHANUM-350} |
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Trading Venue Identifier |
Field to be populated with the ISO 10383 segment MIC of the trading venue. Where the segment MIC does not exist, use the operating MIC. |
{MIC} |
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Date to which the Weekly Report refers |
Field to be populated with the date corresponding to the Friday of the calendar week on which the position is held. |
{DATEFORMAT} |
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Date and time of Publication |
Field to be populated with the date and time on which the report is published on the trading venue's website. |
{DATE_TIME_FORMAT} |
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Name of Commodity Derivative Contract, Emission Allowance or Derivative thereof |
Field to be populated with the name of the commodity derivative contract, emission allowance or derivative thereof identified by the venue product code. |
{ALPHANUM-350} |
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Venue product code |
Field to be populated with a unique and unambiguous alphanumeric identifier utilised by the trading venue grouping together contracts with different maturities and strike prices in the same product. |
{ALPHANUM-12} |
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Report status |
Indication as to whether the report is new or a previous report is cancelled or amended. Where a previously submitted report is cancelled or amended, a report which contains all the details of the original report should be sent and the ‘Report status’ should be flagged as ‘CANC’. For amendments a new report that contains all the details of the original with all necessary details amended should be sent and the ‘Report status’ should be flagged as ‘AMND’. |
‘NEWT’— New ‘CANC’— Cancellation ‘AMND’— Amendment |
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Number of positions |
Field to be populated with the aggregate quantity of open interest held on Friday at the end of the trading day. The quantity should be expressed either in number of lots (when the position limits are expressed in lots) or units of the underlying. Option contracts shall be included in the aggregation and reported on a delta-equivalent basis. |
{DECIMAL-15/2} |
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Notation of the position quantity |
This field shall be populated with the units used to report the number of positions. |
‘LOTS’— if the position quantity is expressed in lots or {ALPHANUM-25}— a description of the units used if the position quantity is expressed in units of the underlying |
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Changes since the previous report (+/–) |
Field to be populated with the position quantity reflecting the increase or decrease in the position with respect to the previous Friday. In the case of a decrease in the position the number shall be expressed as a negative number prefixed with ‘–’ (minus). |
{DECIMAL-15/2} |
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Percentage of the total open interest |
Field to be populated with the percentage of the total open interest represented by the positions. |
{DECIMAL-5/2} |
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Number of persons holding a position in each category |
Field to be populated with the number of persons holding a position in the category. If the number of persons holding a position in the category is below the number specified in Commission Delegated Act in respect of Article 58(6) MiFID II (1), the field shall be populated with ‘.’ (full stop). |
{INTEGER-7} or {ALPHANUM-1} if the field has to be populated with ‘.’ (full stop). |
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/565 of 25 April 2016 supplementing Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards organisational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms and defined terms for the purposes of that Directive (OJ L 87, 31.3.2017, p. 1).
ANNEX II
Format for daily Reports
Table 1
Symbol table for Table 2
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SYMBOL |
DATA TYPE |
DEFINITION |
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{ALPHANUM-n} |
Up to n alphanumerical characters |
Free text field. |
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{DECIMAL-n/m} |
Decimal number of up to n digits in total of which up to m digits can be fraction digits |
Numerical field for both positive and negative values:
Where applicable, values are rounded and not truncated. |
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{DATEFORMAT} |
ISO 8601 date format |
Dates shall be formatted in the following format: YYYY-MM-DD. |
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{DATE_TIME_FORMAT} |
ISO 8601 date and time format |
Dates and times shall be reported in UTC. |
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{ISIN} |
12 alphanumerical characters |
ISIN code, as defined in ISO 6166 |
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{LEI} |
20 alphanumerical characters |
Legal entity identifier as defined in ISO 17442 |
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{MIC} |
4 alphanumerical characters |
Market identifier as defined in ISO 10383 |
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{NATIONAL_ID} |
35 alphanumerical characters |
The ID is that set out in Article 6 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/590 (1) on transaction reporting obligations under Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and Annex II to that Regulation. |
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{INTEGER-n} |
Integer number of up to n digits in total |
Numerical field for both positive and negative integer values. |
Table 2
Tables of fields to be reported for all positions across all maturities of all contracts for the purposes of Article 2
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FIELD |
DETAILS TO BE REPORTED |
FORMAT FOR REPORTING |
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Date and time of report submission |
Field to be populated with the date and time on which the report is submitted. |
{DATE_TIME_FORMAT} |
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Report reference number |
Field to be populated with the unique identifier given by the submitter unambiguously identifying the report to both submitter and receiving competent authority. |
{ALPHANUM-52} |
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Date of the trading day of the reported position |
Field to be populated with the date on which the reported position is held at the close of the trading day on the relevant trading venue. |
{DATEFORMAT} |
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Report status |
Indication as to whether the report is new or a previously submitted report is cancelled or amended. Where a previously submitted report is cancelled or amended, a report which contains all the details of the original report and using the original Report Reference Number should be sent and the ‘Report status’ should be flagged as ‘CANC’. For amendments a new report that contains all the details of the original report and using the original Report Reference Number with all necessary details amended should be sent and the ‘Report status’ should be flagged as ‘AMND’. |
‘NEWT’— New ‘CANC’— Cancellation ‘AMND’— Amendment |
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Reporting entity ID |
The identifier of the reporting investment firm. Field to be populated with the Legal Entity Identifier code (LEI) for legal entities or {NATIONAL_ID} for natural persons not having an LEI. |
{LEI} or {NATIONAL_ID} — Natural persons |
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Position holder ID |
Field to be populated with the Legal Entity Identifier code (LEI) for legal entities or {NATIONAL_ID} for natural persons not having an LEI. (Note: if the position is held as a proprietary position of the reporting firm, this field shall be identical to field ‘Reporting entity ID’). |
{LEI} or {NATIONAL_ID} — Natural persons |
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Email address of position holder |
Email address for notifications of position-related matters. |
{ALPHANUM-256} |
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Ultimate parent entity ID |
Field to be populated with the Legal Entity Identifier code (LEI) for legal entities or {NATIONAL_ID} for natural persons not having an LEI. Note: this field may be identical to field ‘Reporting entity ID’ or ‘Position holder ID’ if the ultimate parent entity holds its own positions, or makes its own reports. |
{LEI} or {NATIONAL_ID} — Natural persons |
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Email address of ultimate parent entity |
Email address for correspondence in relation to aggregated positions. |
{ALPHANUM-256} |
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Parent of collective investment scheme status |
Field to report on whether the position holder is a collective investment undertaking that makes investment decisions independently from its parent as set out by Article 4(2) of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/591 (3). |
‘TRUE’— the position holder is a collective investment undertaking that makes independent investment decisions ‘FALSE’— the position holder is not a collective investment undertaking that makes independent investment decisions |
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Identification code of contract traded on trading venues |
Identifier of the commodity derivative, emission allowance or derivative thereof. See field ‘Trading venue identifier’ for treatment of OTC contracts that are economically equivalent to contracts that are traded on trading venues. |
{ISIN} |
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Venue product code |
Field to be populated with a unique and unambiguous alphanumeric identifier utilised by the trading venue grouping together contracts with different maturities and strike prices in the same product. |
{ALPHANUM-12} |
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Trading venue identifier |
Field to be populated with the ISO 10383 segment MIC for positions reported in respect of on-venue contracts. Where the segment MIC does not exist, use the operating MIC. Use MIC code ‘XXXX’ for off-venue positions in economically equivalent OTC contracts. Use MIC code ‘XOFF’ for listed derivatives or emission allowances traded off-exchange. |
{MIC} |
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Position type |
Field to report whether the position is in either futures, options, emission allowances or derivatives thereof, commodity derivatives defined under point (c) of Article 4(1)(44) of Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) or any other contract type. |
‘OPTN’— Options, including separately tradable options on FUTR, SDRV or OTHR types, excluding products where the optionality is only an embedded element ‘FUTR’— Futures ‘EMIS’— Emission allowances and derivatives thereof ‘SDRV’— Commodity derivatives defined under point (c) of Article 4(1)(44) of Directive 2014/65/EU ‘OTHR’— any other contract type |
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Position maturity |
Indication of whether the maturity of the contract comprising the reported position relates to the spot month or to all other months. Note: separate reports are required for spot months and all other months. |
‘SPOT’— spot month, including all positions in position types EMIS and SRDV ‘OTHR’— all other months |
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Position quantity |
Field to be populated with the net position quantity held in the commodity derivative, emission allowances or derivatives thereof expressed either in lots, when the position limits are expressed in lots, or units of the underlying. This field should be populated with a positive number for long positions and a negative number for short positions. If the position is in commodity derivatives defined under point (c) of Article 4(1)(44) of Directive 2014/65/EU this field shall be populated with the number of units held. |
{DECIMAL-15/2} |
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Notation of the position quantity |
This field shall be populated with the units used to report the position quantity. |
‘LOTS’— if the position quantity is expressed in lots {ALPHANUM-25}— a description of the units used if the position quantity is expressed in units of the underlying ‘UNIT’— if the position quantity is expressed in units |
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Delta equivalent position quantity |
If the Position Type is ‘OPTN’ or an option on ‘EMIS’, then this field shall contain the delta-equivalent quantity of the position reported in the ‘Position Quantity’ field. This field should be populated with a positive number for long calls and short puts and a negative number for long puts and short calls. |
{DECIMAL-15/2} |
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Indicator of whether the position is risk reducing in relation to commercial activity |
Field to report whether the position is risk reducing in accordance with Article 7 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/591. |
‘TRUE’— the position is risk reducing ‘FALSE’— the position is not risk reducing |
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/590 of 28 July 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for the reporting of transactions to competent authorities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2017, p. 449).
(2) Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (OJ L 173, 12.6.2014, p. 84).
(3) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/591 of 1 December 2016 supplementing Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives (OJ L 87, 31.3.2017, p. 479).
(4) Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments and amending Directive 2002/92/EC and Directive 2011/61/EU (OJ L 173, 12.6.2014, p. 349).
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21.6.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/27 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1094
of 20 June 2017
amending for the 269th time 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-Qaeda organisations
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda organisations (1), and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and Article 7a(1) thereof,
Whereas:
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(1) |
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation. |
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(2) |
On 16 June 2017, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to add one natural person to the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, it should enter into force immediately, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Head of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments
ANNEX
In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, the following entry is added under the heading ‘Natural persons’:
‘Fared Saal (alias: (a) Abu Luqmaan Al Almani; (b) Abu Lugmaan. Date of birth: 18.2.1989. Place of birth: Bonn, Germany. Nationality: (a) German; (b) Algerian. National identification No: 5802098444 (German national identity card number, issued in Bonn, Germany on 15.4.2010, expired on 14.4.2016). Other information: Physical description: eye colour: brown; hair colour: black; height: 178 cm; weight: 80 kg. Date of designation referred to in Article 7d(2)(i): 16.6.2017.’
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21.6.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/29 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1095
of 20 June 2017
fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,
Whereas:
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Section 3 of Chapter III of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (2) determines the procedure for allocating export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under a quota opened for that country. |
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Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 provides for the possibility for operators to lodge export licence applications from 20 to 30 May for exports during the quota year from 1 July to 30 June of the following year. It is appropriate, pursuant to Article 31(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, to determine to what extent licences for quantities applied for may be granted and to fix the allocation coefficient for each part of the quota. |
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The applications lodged between 20 and 30 May 2017 cover quantities lower than those available. As a result, it is appropriate, pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 31(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 to fix the remaining quantity for which license applications can be lodged from 1 to 10 November 2017, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The applications for export licences lodged from 20 to 30 May 2017 shall be accepted.
The quantities covered by export licence applications referred to in the first paragraph of this Article for the products referred to in Article 27(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 shall be multiplied by the following allocation coefficients:
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1,00 for applications lodged for the part of the quota referred to in Article 28(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, |
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1,00 for applications lodged for the part of the quota referred to in Article 28(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009. |
The remaining quantity as referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 31(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 shall be 8 745 tonnes.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 of 27 November 2009 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards export licences and export refunds for milk and milk products (OJ L 318, 4.12.2009, p. 1).
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21.6.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/31 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1096
of 20 June 2017
establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 and determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 in the poultrymeat sector
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,
Whereas:
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products. |
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For some quotas, the quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 exceed those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested, calculated in accordance with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3). |
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The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 are, for some quotas, less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod. |
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In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
1. The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged under Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
2. The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 533/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007 of 14 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector (OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 9).
(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).
ANNEX
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Order No |
Allocation coefficient — applications lodged for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 (%) |
Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 (kg) |
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09.4067 |
1,591849 |
— |
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09.4068 |
0,205207 |
— |
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09.4069 |
0,158002 |
— |
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09.4070 |
— |
445 250 |
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21.6.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/34 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1097
of 20 June 2017
determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 in the egg sector and for egg albumin
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,
Whereas:
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(1) |
Commission Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of egg products and egg albumin. |
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(2) |
The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 are less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod. |
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(3) |
In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 539/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 of 15 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin (OJ L 128, 16.5.2007, p. 19).
ANNEX
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Order No |
Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 (in kg, shell egg equivalent) |
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09.4015 |
27 000 000 |
|
09.4401 |
278 421 |
|
09.4402 |
2 945 000 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/36 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1098
of 20 June 2017
establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 and determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 in the poultrymeat sector
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,
Whereas:
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(1) |
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products. |
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(2) |
For some quotas, the quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 exceed those available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested, calculated in accordance with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3). |
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(3) |
The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 are, for some quotas, less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod. |
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(4) |
In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
1. The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged under Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
2. The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat (OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47).
(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).
ANNEX
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Order No |
Allocation coefficient — applications lodged for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 (%) |
Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 (kg) |
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09.4410 |
0,128254 |
— |
|
09.4411 |
0,129467 |
— |
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09.4412 |
0,130986 |
— |
|
09.4420 |
0,131648 |
— |
|
09.4421 |
— |
500 047 |
|
09.4422 |
0,131666 |
— |
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EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/39 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1099
of 20 June 2017
determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 536/2007 for poultrymeat originating in the United States of America
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,
Whereas:
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(1) |
Commission Regulation (EC) No 536/2007 (2) opened an annual tariff quota for imports of poultrymeat products originating in the United States of America. |
|
(2) |
The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 are less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod. |
|
(3) |
In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 536/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 536/2007 of 15 May 2007 opening and providing for the administration of a tariff quota for poultrymeat allocated to the United States of America (OJ L 128, 16.5.2007, p. 6).
ANNEX
|
Order No |
Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 (kg) |
|
09.4169 |
5 117 442 |
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EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/41 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1100
of 20 June 2017
determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007 for poultrymeat originating in Israel
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,
Whereas:
|
(1) |
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of poultrymeat products originating in Israel. |
|
(2) |
The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 June 2017 for the subperiod from 1 July to 30 September 2017 are less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined, and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod. |
|
(3) |
In order to ensure the efficiency of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007 of 26 November 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/96 as regards opening and providing for the administration of certain quotas for imports into the Community of poultrymeat products originating in Israel (OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 40).
ANNEX
|
Order No |
Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantities available for the subperiod from 1 October to 31 December 2017 (in kg) |
|
09.4091 |
420 000 |
|
09.4092 |
3 000 000 |
DECISIONS
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/43 |
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1101
of 19 June 2017
appointing a chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the European Union trade mark (1) and in particular Article 166(1) thereof,
Whereas on 1 December 2016, a list of candidates to the post of chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (‘the Office’) was submitted to the Council by the Management Board of the Office,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Mr Sven STÜRMANN, born in Bonn (Germany) on 20 November 1971, is hereby appointed chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the Office for a term of 5 years.
The date on which the 5-year term referred to in the first paragraph shall commence shall be determined by the Management Board of the Office.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Luxembourg, 19 June 2017.
For the Council
The President
J. HERRERA
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EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/44 |
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1102
of 20 June 2017
amending Decision 2014/219/CFSP on the European Union CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
|
(1) |
In its conclusions of 20 June 2016, the Council called for the possibilities for the regionalisation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions in the Sahel region to be further examined as early as possible. |
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(2) |
On 15 May 2017, the Council approved a Concept of Operations on Regionalisation of CSDP action in the Sahel. |
|
(3) |
The Concept of Operations on Regionalisation of CSDP action in the Sahel provides that the strategic objectives of regionalisation of CSDP actions in the Sahel region are: to support cross-border cooperation in the Sahel, to support regional cooperation structures, in particular those of the G5 Sahel countries, and in this context, to enhance national capacities of the G5 Sahel countries. |
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(4) |
In the first phase, a CSDP security network in the Sahel region should be set up and a needs assessment should be conducted with a view to the development of a CSDP Regional Implementation Plan to be agreed upon by the Member States. |
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(5) |
In order to further those purposes, a Regional Coordination Cell, including Internal Security and Defence Experts (ISDE) in G5 Sahel countries, should be established within EUCAP Sahel Mali. |
|
(6) |
Council Decision 2014/219/CFSP (1) should therefore be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
In Decision 2014/219/CFSP the following article is inserted:
‘Article 14a
1. A Regional Coordination Cell (RCC) shall be established within EUCAP Sahel Mali.
2. The RCC shall be based at EUCAP Sahel Mali's Headquarters in Bamako. It shall include the staff collocated with EUCAP Sahel Mali and the Internal Security and Defence Experts (ISDE) located in the Union Delegations to Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania and Niger.
3. The objectives of the RCC, in close cooperation with existing CSDP Missions in the Sahel, shall be:
|
(a) |
to contribute to the Union's situational awareness of G5 Sahel countries' security and defence needs and gaps which pertain to regional cross-border cooperation and which deal with security challenges, with a view to the development of a CSDP Regional Implementation Plan that will make recommendations for any subsequent phases; |
|
(b) |
to facilitate the organisation of training courses by Union CSDP Missions in the Sahel for G5 Sahel countries security and defence trainees. |
4. The ISDE shall collect information related to security and defence matters in their host countries. They shall provide such information and, where appropriate, make recommendations to the Head of the RCC. They shall keep the Head of the Union Delegation in the place where they are located duly informed.
5. The Civilian Operation Commander shall exercise strategic command and control of the RCC, under the political control and strategic direction of the PSC and overall authority of the HR. By way of derogation from Article 6(1), the Head of the RCC shall be directly responsible to the Civilian Operation Commander and shall act in accordance with the instructions given by him. The Head of the RCC shall issue instructions to all RCC staff.
6. The Head of Mission shall exercise authority over RCC staff in application of Article 6(2) to (4), and Article 11. As regards ISDE, this is without prejudice to paragraph 7 of this Article.
7. EUCAP Sahel Mali shall enter into the necessary administrative arrangements with the Union Delegations to Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania and Niger.
Those administrative arrangements shall:
|
(a) |
ensure that the logistical and security support necessary for ISDE to accomplish their tasks is provided to them; |
|
(b) |
provide that the Heads of Delegation have authority over the ISDE in their respective Union Delegations, notably for the purposes of fulfilling their duty of care, ensuring compliance with applicable security requirements and contributing to the exercise of disciplinary control, and are kept duly informed by ISDE of their activities; |
|
(c) |
provide that the Heads of Delegation must ensure that the ISDE enjoy the same privileges and immunities as granted to staff in the Union Delegations in the place where they are located.’. |
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 2017.
For the Council
The President
H. DALLI
(1) Council Decision 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21).
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21.6.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/46 |
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1103
of 20 June 2017
implementing Decision 2013/798/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2013/798/CFSP of 23 December 2013 concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic (1), and in particular Article 2c thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
|
(1) |
On 23 December 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/798/CFSP. |
|
(2) |
On 17 May 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee, established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2127 (2013), added one person to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures. On 24 May 2017, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2017/901 (2) adding this person to the annex to Decision 2013/798/CFSP. |
|
(3) |
The information relating to this person should be completed and the Annex to Decision 2013/798/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Annex to Decision 2013/798/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 2017.
For the Council
The President
H. DALLI
(1) OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 51.
(2) Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2017/901 of 24 May 2017 implementing Decision 2013/798/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic (OJ L 138, 25.5.2017, p. 140).
ANNEX
The entry in the Annex to Decision 2013/798/CFSP concerning the person listed below is replaced by the following entry:
|
‘12. |
Abdoulaye HISSENE (alias: a) Abdoulaye Issène; b) Abdoulaye Hissein; c) Hissene Abdoulaye; d) Abdoulaye Issène Ramadane; e) Abdoulaye Issene Ramadan; f) Issene Abdoulaye)
Date of birth: 1967 Place of birth: Ndele, Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic Nationality: Central African Republic Passport No: CAR diplomatic passport No D00000897, issued on 5 April 2013 (valid until 4 April 2018) Address: a) KM5, Bangui, Central African Republic; b) Nana-Grebizi, Central African Republic Date of UN designation: 17 May 2017 Other Information: Hissène was formerly the Minister of Youth and Sports as part of the Cabinet for the Central African Republic's former President Michel Djotodia. Prior to that, he was the head of the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace, a political party. He also established himself as a leader of armed militias in Bangui, in particular in the ‘PK5’ (3rd district) neighbourhood. Information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: Abdoulaye Hissène was listed on 17 May 2017 pursuant to paragraphs 16 and 17(g) of resolution 2339(2017) as ‘engaging in or providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the CAR, including acts that threaten or impede the political transition process, or the stabilisation and reconciliation process or that fuel violence;’ and ‘involved in planning, directing, sponsoring, or conducting attacks against UN missions or international security presences, including MINUSCA, the European Union Missions and French operations which support them.’ Additional information: Abdoulaye Hissène and other members of the ex-Séléka collaborated with anti-balaka spoilers allied with former Central African Republic (CAR) President François Bozizé, including Maxime Mokom, to encourage violent protests and clashes in September 2015 as part of a failed coup attempt to bring down the Government while then-Transitional President Catherine Samba-Panza was attending the 2015 UN General Assembly. Mokom, Hissène, and others were indicted by the CAR government for various criminal offenses, including murder, arson, torture, and looting, stemming from the failed coup. Since 2015, Hissène had become one of the main leaders of armed militias located in the ‘PK5’ neighbourhood of Bangui which comprised more than 100 men. As such, he prevented the freedom of movement and the return of state authority in the area, including through illegal taxation of transportation and commercial activities. In the second half of 2015, Hissène acted as the representative of the ex-Séléka ‘Nairobists’ in Bangui operating in a rapprochement with anti-balaka fighters under Mokom. Armed men under the control of Haroun Gaye and Hissène participated in the violent events which took place in Bangui between 26 September and 3 October 2015. Members of Hissène's group are suspected of having been involved in an attack on the 13 December 2015 — the day of the constitutional referendum — on the vehicle of Mohamed Moussa Dhaffane, a leader of the ex-Séléka. Hissène is accused of orchestrating violence in Bangui's KM5 district that killed five, wounded twenty, and prevented residents from voting in the constitutional referendum. Hissène put the elections at risk by creating a cycle of retaliatory attacks between different groups. On 15 March 2016, Hissène was apprehended by the police at Bangui M'poko airport and transferred to the research and investigation section of the national gendarmerie. His militia subsequently released him, using force, and stole one weapon previously handed over by MINUSCA as part of an exemption request approved by the Committee. On 19 June 2016, following the arrest of Muslim traders by internal security forces at ‘PK 12’, militias of Gaye and Hissène kidnapped five national policemen in Bangui. On 20 June, MINUSCA attempted to release the policemen. Armed men under the control of Hissène and Gaye exchanged fire with the peacekeepers attempting to release the hostages. As a result, at least six individuals were killed and one peacekeeper was injured. On 12 August 2016, Hissène took the lead of a 6-vehicles convoy with heavily armed individuals. The convoy, which was fleeing Bangui, was intercepted by MINUSCA south of Sibut. En route to the North, the convoy exchanged fire with internal security forces at several checkpoints. The convoy was eventually stopped by MINUSCA 40 km south of Sibut. After multiple gunfights, MINUSCA captured 11 of the men, but Hissène and several others escaped. Individuals arrested indicated to MINUSCA that Hissène was the leader of the convoy whose objective was to reach Bria and participate in the Assembly of ex-Séléka groups organised by Nourredine Adam. In August and September 2016, the Panel of Experts travelled twice to Sibut in order to inspect the belongings of the convoy of Hissène, Gaye and Hamit Tidjani, seised by MINUSCA on 13 August. The Panel also inspected the ammunition seised in the house of Hissène on 16 August. Lethal and non-lethal military equipment was recovered in the six vehicles and from the apprehended individuals. On 16 August 2016, the Central Gendarmerie raided the home of Hissène in Bangui. More than 700 weapons were found. On 4 September 2016, a group of ex-Séléka elements coming from Kaga-Bandoro on six motor-bikes to pick up Hissène and his affiliates opened fire against MINUSCA next to Dékoa. During this incident, one ex-Séléka fighter was killed, and two peacekeepers and one civilian were wounded.’. |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/49 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2017/1104
of 20 June 2017
determining that a temporary suspension of the preferential customs duty pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 20/2013 is not appropriate for imports of bananas originating in Nicaragua
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 20/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 implementing the bilateral safeguard clause and the stabilisation mechanism for bananas of the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America on the other (1), and in particular Article 15(2) thereof,
Whereas:
|
(1) |
A stabilisation mechanism for bananas has been introduced by the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America on the other (2) (‘the Agreement’), which provisionally started applying to the Central American countries during 2013 and to Nicaragua specifically on 1 August 2013. |
|
(2) |
According to that stabilisation mechanism, as implemented by Regulation (EU) No 20/2013, once a defined trigger volume is exceeded for imports of fresh bananas (heading 0803 00 19 of the European Union Combined Nomenclature of 1 January 2012) from one of the countries concerned, the Commission may by implementing act, to be adopted in accordance with the urgency procedure laid down in Article 14(4) of Regulation (EU) No 20/2013, either temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty applied to imports of fresh bananas for that country or determine that such suspension is not appropriate. |
|
(3) |
Imports into the Union of fresh bananas originating in Nicaragua exceeded the threshold of 13 500 tonnes defined by the Agreement on 2 May 2017. |
|
(4) |
In this context, pursuant to Article 15(3) of Regulation (EU) No 20/2013, the Commission took into consideration the impact of the imports concerned on the situation of the Union market for bananas in order to decide whether or not the preferential customs duty should be suspended. The Commission has examined the effect of the imports concerned on the Union price level, the development of imports from other sources and the overall stability of the Union market for fresh bananas. |
|
(5) |
Imports of fresh bananas from Nicaragua represented only 1,0 % of the imports to the Union of fresh bananas subject to the banana stabilization mechanism when the imports exceeded the threshold for 2017. Furthermore, Nicaragua represents less than 1,0 % of the total imports of fresh bananas into the Union. |
|
(6) |
Imports from large exporting countries with whom the Union also has a Free Trade Agreement, notably Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica amounted to 26,5 %, 27,8 % and 27,1 % of their thresholds respectively. The ‘unused’ quantities under the stabilization mechanism (approximately 4,2 million tonnes) are significantly higher than the total imports from Nicaragua to date (15 600 tonnes). |
|
(7) |
The import price from Nicaragua was on average 513 EUR/tonne for the first 2 months of 2017, which is 24 % lower than the average prices of the other imports of fresh bananas into the Union. |
|
(8) |
The average wholesale banana price on the Union market in April 2017 (1 020 EUR /tonne) did not register notable changes compared to the average wholesale prices of yellow bananas for the previous months. |
|
(9) |
There is thus at this stage neither an indication that the stability of the Union market has been disturbed by the imports of fresh bananas from Nicaragua in excess of the defined annual trigger import volume, nor that this had any significant impact on the situation of Union producers. |
|
(10) |
There is no indication of threat of serious deterioration or of serious deterioration in the economic situation in the outermost regions of the Union in May 2017. |
|
(11) |
Therefore the suspension of preferential customs duty on imports of bananas originating in Nicaragua does not appear appropriate at this stage. |
|
(12) |
Given that the yearly trigger volume is exceeded already in May, and even though the total imports from Nicaragua into the Union market are low, the Commission will continue its monitoring in this regard and may adopt measures if appropriate, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The temporary suspension of preferential customs duty on imports of fresh bananas classified under heading 0803 00 19 of the European Union Combined Nomenclature and originating in Nicaragua is not appropriate.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 2017.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
Corrigenda
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 158/51 |
Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 901/2014 of 18 July 2014 implementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles
( Official Journal of the European Union L 249 of 22 August 2014 )
On page 124, in Annex I, in Appendix 25, in the seventh box:
for:
‘shall comply with the requirements set out in point 2.6. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014. (0) (2) (3)’,
read:
‘shall comply with the requirements set out in point 2.6. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014’.
On page 124, in Annex I, in Appendix 25, in the seventh box:
for:
‘shall comply with the requirements set out in point 2.6. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 (0) (4)’,
read:
‘shall comply with the requirements set out in point 5.2. of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014’.