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Commission Regulation (EC) No 498/2007 of 26 March 2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 on the European Fisheries Fund

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 1.Subject matter

    2. Article 2.Specific arrangements for certain operational programmes

  3. CHAPTER II STRUCTURE AND TRANSMISSION OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES

    1. Article 3.Structure and transmission of the operational programmes

  4. CHAPTER III PRIORITY AXES

    1. SECTION 1 Priority axis 1: Measures for the adaptation of the Community fishing fleet

      1. Article 4.Public aid for permanent cessation of fishing activities

      2. Article 5.Public aid for the temporary cessation of fishing activities

      3. Article 6.Investments on board fishing vessels and selectivity

      4. Article 7.Small-scale coastal fishing

      5. Article 8.Socio-economic compensation for the management of the Community fishing fleet

    2. SECTION 2 Priority axis 2: Aquaculture, inland fishing, processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products

      1. Article 9.Scope of intervention in aquaculture production

      2. Article 10.Measures for productive investments in aquaculture

      3. Article 11.Aqua-environmental measures

      4. Article 12.Animal health measures

      5. Article 13.Inland fishing

      6. Article 14.Investments in processing and marketing

    3. SECTION 3 Priority axis 3: Measures of common interest

      1. Article 15.Collective actions

      2. Article 16.Measures intended to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora

      3. Article 17.Landing sites

      4. Article 18.Development of new markets and promotional campaigns

      5. Article 19.Pilot projects

      6. Article 20.Modification for reassignment of fishing vessels

    4. SECTION 4 Priority axis 4: Sustainable development of fisheries areas

      1. Article 21.Objectives and measures

      2. Article 22.Geographical application of Priority axis 4

      3. Article 23.Procedures and criteria for selecting the groups

      4. Article 24.Local development strategy

      5. Article 25.Implementing local development Strategy

    5. SECTION 5 Common provisions for several measures

      1. Article 26.Common provisions for priority axes 1 to 4

  5. CHAPTER IV EVALUATION OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES

    1. Article 27.Interim evaluations

  6. CHAPTER V INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY

    1. Article 28.Description of the information and publicity measures in the operational programme and in the annual and final reports on implementation

    2. Article 29.Information measures for potential beneficiaries

    3. Article 30.Information measures for beneficiaries

    4. Article 31.Responsibilities of the managing authority relating to information and publicity measures for the public

    5. Article 32.Responsibilities of beneficiaries relating to information and publicity measures for the public

    6. Article 33.Technical characteristics of information and publicity measures for the operation

  7. CHAPTER VI FINANCIAL ENGINEERING INSTRUMENTS

    1. Article 34.General provisions applicable to all financial engineering instruments

    2. Article 35.Conditions applicable to all financial engineering instruments

    3. Article 36.Specific conditions applicable to holding funds

    4. Article 37.Specific conditions applicable to venture capital funds, guarantee funds and loan funds

  8. CHAPTER VII MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND CONTROL

    1. SECTION 1 General provisions

      1. Article 38.Intermediate bodies

      2. Article 39.Managing authority

      3. Article 40.Data on operations to be communicated on request to the Commission

      4. Article 41.Audit trail

      5. Article 42.Audits of operations

      6. Article 43.Sampling

      7. Article 44.Documents presented by the audit authority

      8. Article 45.Availability of documents

      9. Article 46.Documents submitted by the certifying authority

      10. Article 47.Description of management and control systems

      11. Article 48.Information concerning the managing authority, the certifying authority and intermediate bodies

      12. Article 49.Information concerning the audit authority and the bodies referred to in Article 61(3) of the basic Regulation

      13. Article 50.Assessment of the management and control systems

    2. SECTION 2 Derogations with regard to the control of operational programmes referred to in Article 2

      1. Article 51.General derogations

      2. Article 52.Establishment of bodies and procedures under national law

      3. Article 53.Specific provisions for bodies and procedures established under national law

  9. CHAPTER VIII IRREGULARITIES

    1. Article 54.Definitions

    2. Article 55.Initial reporting — derogations

    3. Article 56.Urgent cases

    4. Article 57.Reporting of follow-up and non-recovery

    5. Article 58.Electronic transmission

    6. Article 59.Reimbursement of judicial costs

    7. Article 60.Contacts with Member States

    8. Article 61.Use of information

    9. Article 62.The provision of information to Committees

    10. Article 63.Irregularities under the reporting threshold

  10. CHAPTER IX ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE OF DATA

    1. Article 64.Computer system for data exchange

    2. Article 65.The content of computer system for data exchange

    3. Article 66.Functioning of the computer system for data exchange

    4. Article 67.Transmission of data through the computer system for data exchange

  11. CHAPTER X PERSONAL DATA

    1. Article 68.Protection of personal data

  12. CHAPTER XI FINAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 69.Repeal

    2. Article 70.Entry into force

  13. Signature

    1. ANNEX I

      OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME

      1. PART A Content of an operational programme

        2. 1. TITLE OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME, MEMBER STATE

        3. 2. GEOGRAPHICAL ELIGIBILITY

        4. 3. ANALYSIS

        5. 4. STRATEGY AT OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME LEVEL

        6. 5. SUMMARY OF THE EX ANTE EVALUATION

        7. 6. PROGRAMME'S PRIORITY AXES

        8. 7. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

        9. 8. IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

      2. PART B Financing plan for the operational programme

        1. Table I: Financing plan of the operational programme giving the...

        2. Table II: Financing plan of the operational programme giving, separately...

    2. ANNEX II

      INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING THE EMBLEM AND A DEFINITION OF THE STANDARD COLOURS

      1. Symbolic description

      2. Heraldic description

      3. Geometric description

      4. Regulation colours

      5. Monochrome reproduction process

      6. Reproduction on a coloured background

    3. ANNEX III

      LIST OF DATA TO BE COMMUNICATED ON REQUEST TO THE COMMISSION UNDER ARTICLE 40

      2. Member State

      3. Information on individual operations

      4. Wording of table columns

      5. Columns 1 to 5: administrative details of operation

      6. Columns 7 to 10: expenditure forecasts under the operation in accordance...

      7. Columns 11 to 15: physical data concerning the operation (classification and...

      8. Columns 16 to 18: information concerning financial implementation of operation —...

      9. NOMENCLATURE OF PRIORITY AXES, MEASURES, ACTIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION DATA

        1. Priority axis 1: Measures for the adaptation of the Community...

          1. Measure 1.1: Permanent cessation of fishing activities

          2. Measure 1.2: Temporary cessation of fishing activities

          3. Measure 1.3: Investments on board fishing vessels and selectivity

          4. Measure 1.4: Small-scale coastal fishing

          5. Measure 1.5: Socio-economic compensations for the management of the fleet...

        2. Priority axis 2: Aquaculture, inland fishing, processing and marketing of...

          1. Measure 2.1: Aquaculture

          2. Measure 2.2. Inland fishing

          3. Measure 2.3. Fish processing and marketing

        3. Priority axis 3: Measures of common interest

          1. Measure 3.1: Collective actions

          2. Measure 3.2: Protection and development of aquatic fauna and flora...

          3. Measure 3.3: Fishing ports landing sites and shelters

          4. Measure 3.4: Development of new markets and promotion campaigns

          5. Measure 3.5: Pilot operations

          6. Measure 3.6: Modification for reassignment of fishing vessels

        4. Priority axis 4: Sustainable development of fisheries areas

          1. Measure 4.1: Development of fisheries areas

        5. Priority axis 5: Technical assistance

          1. Measure 5.1: Technical assistance

    4. ANNEX IV

      TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR RANDOM STATISTICAL SAMPLING UNDER ARTICLE 43 (SAMPLING)

      1. A random statistical sampling method allows conclusions to be drawn...

    5. ANNEX V

      MODEL AUDIT STRATEGY AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 61(1)(C) OF REGULATION (EC) No 1198/2006

      1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      2. 2. LEGAL BASIS AND SCOPE

      3. 3. METHODOLOGY

      4. 4. AUDIT APPROACH AND PRIORITIES

      5. 5. RISK ASSESSMENT

      6. 6. RELIANCE ON THE WORK OF OTHERS

      7. 7. RESOURCES

      8. 8. REPORTING

    6. ANNEX VI

      MODEL ANNUAL CONTROL REPORT AND OPINION

      1. PART A Model annual control report under Article 61(1)(e)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and Article 44(2) of the present Regulation

        1. 1. INTRODUCTION

        2. 2. CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

        3. 3. CHANGES TO AUDIT STRATEGY

        4. 4. SYSTEMS AUDITS

        5. 5. AUDITS OF SAMPLE OF OPERATIONS

        6. 6. COORDINATION BETWEEN AUDIT BODIES AND SUPERVISION WORK OF THE AUDIT...

        7. 7. FOLLOW-UP OF PREVIOUS YEARS’ AUDIT ACTIVITY

        8. 8. OTHER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

        9. 9. TABLE FOR DECLARED EXPENDITURE AND SAMPLE AUDITS

      2. PART B Model annual opinion under Article 61(1)(e)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and Article 44(2) of the present Regulation

        2. 1. INTRODUCTION

        3. 2. SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION

        4. 3. OPINION

    7. ANNEX VII

      MODEL FINAL CONTROL REPORT AND CLOSURE DECLARATION FOR THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME UNDER ARTICLE 61(1)(f) OF REGULATION (EC) No 1198/2006 AND ARTICLE 44(3) OF THE PRESENT REGULATION

      1. PART A Model final control report

        1. 1. INTRODUCTION

        2. 2. CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND AUDIT STRATEGY

        3. 3. SUMMARY OF AUDITS CARRIED OUT UNDER ARTICLE 61(1)(a) AND (b) OF REGULATION (EC)...

          1. For systems audits:

          2. For audits of operations:

        4. 4. FOLLOW-UP OF AUDIT ACTIVITY

        5. 5. ADDITIONAL WORK UNDERTAKEN BY AUDIT AUTHORITY IN PREPARING ITS CLOSURE...

        6. 6. LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION BY THE AUDIT...

        7. 7. REPORTED IRREGULARITIES

        8. 8. OTHER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

        9. 9. TABLE FOR DECLARED EXPENDITURE AND SAMPLE AUDITS

      2. PART B Closure declaration

        2. 1. INTRODUCTION

        3. 2. SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION

        4. 3. IRREGULARITIES AND ERROR RATES

        5. 4. OPINION

    8. ANNEX VIII

      MODEL DECLARATION FOR THE PARTIAL CLOSURE OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME UNDER ARTICLE 44(5)

      1. To the European Commission, Directorate-General […]

      2. The managing authority for the programme … (name of the...

      3. I, the undersigned, representing the (name of the body designated...

      4. I have planned and performed this work with a view...

      5. Opinion

      6. Based on the examination referred to above, it is my...

    9. ANNEX IX

      CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

      1. PART A Certificate and statement of expenditure and application for interim payment

      2. PART B Certificate and statement of expenditure and application for final payment

    10. ANNEX X

      ANNUAL STATEMENT ON WITHDRAWN AND RECOVERED AMOUNTS AND PENDING RECOVERIES UNDER ARTICLE 46(2)

    11. ANNEX XI

      MODEL STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR A PARTIAL CLOSURE UNDER ARTICLE 46(3)

      1. Statement of expenditure by priority axis for a partial closure...

      2. Total certified eligible expenditure of operations completed between …/…/ and 31/12...

      3. Total certified eligible expenditure of operations completed between …/…/ and 31/12...

    12. ANNEX XII

      DESCRIPTION OF MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS UNDER ARTICLE 71 OF REGULATION (EC) No 1198/2006 AND ARTICLE 47 OF THE PRESENT REGULATION

      1. PART A Model description of management and control systems

        1. 1. GENERAL

          1. 1.1. Information submitted by:

          2. 1.2. The information provided describes the situation on: (dd/mm/yyyy)

          3. 1.3. System structure (general information and flowchart showing the organisational relationship...

            1. 1.3.1. Managing authority (Name, address and contact person of the managing...

            2. 1.3.2. Intermediate bodies (Name, address and contact person of the intermediate...

            3. 1.3.3. Certifying authority (Name, address and contact person of the certifying...

            4. 1.3.4. The audit authority and bodies carrying out audits under the...

          4. 1.4. Guidance provided to the managing and certifying authorities and intermediate...

        2. 2. MANAGING AUTHORITY

          1. 2.1. Managing authority and its main functions

            1. 2.1.1. The date and form of the formal designation authorising the...

            2. 2.1.2. Specification of the functions and tasks carried out directly by...

            3. 2.1.3. Functions formally delegated by the managing authority (functions, intermediate bodies,...

          2. 2.2. Organisation of the managing authority

            1. 2.2.1. Organisation chart and specifications of the functions of the units...

            2. 2.2.2. Written procedures prepared for use by staff of the managing...

            3. 2.2.3. Description of procedures for selecting and approving operations and for...

            4. 2.2.4. Verification of operations (Article 59(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006)

            5. 2.2.5. Processing of applications for reimbursement

            6. 2.2.6. Description of how information will be transmitted to the certifying...

            7. 2.2.7. Eligibility rules laid down by the Member State and applicable...

          3. 2.3. In cases where the managing authority and the certifying authority...

          4. 2.4. Public procurement, State aid, equal opportunities and environment rules

            1. 2.4.1. Instructions and guidance issued on the applicable rules (date and reference)...

            2. 2.4.2. Measures foreseen to ensure that applicable rules are complied with,...

          5. 2.5. Audit trail

            1. 2.5.1. Description of how the requirements under Article 41 of Regulation (EC)...

            2. 2.5.2. Instructions given on retention of supporting documents by beneficiaries (date...

          6. 2.6. Irregularities and recoveries

            1. 2.6.1. Instructions issued on reporting and correction of irregularities and recording...

            2. 2.6.2. Description of the procedure (including flowchart) to comply with the...

        3. 3. INTERMEDIATE BODIES

          2. 3.1. The intermediate body and its main functions

            1. 3.1.1. Specification of the main functions/tasks of the intermediate bodies.

          3. 3.2. Organisation of each intermediate body

            1. 3.2.1. Organisation chart and specifications of the functions of the units...

            2. 3.2.2. Written procedures prepared for use by staff of the intermediate...

            3. 3.2.3. Description of procedures for selecting and approving operations (if not...

            4. 3.2.4. Verification of operations (Article 59(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006) (if not...

            5. 3.2.5. Description of procedures for processing of applications for reimbursement (if...

        4. 4. CERTIFYING AUTHORITY

          1. 4.1. Certifying authority and its main functions

            1. 4.1.1. The date and form of the formal designation authorising the...

            2. 4.1.2. Specification of the functions carried out by the certifying authority....

            3. 4.1.3. Functions formally delegated by the certifying authority (functions, intermediate bodies,...

          2. 4.2. Organisation of the certifying authority

            1. 4.2.1. Organisation chart and specification of the functions of the units...

            2. 4.2.2. Written procedures prepared for use by staff of the certifying...

          3. 4.3. Certification of statements of expenditure

            1. 4.3.1. Description of the procedure by which statements of expenditure are...

            2. 4.3.2. Description of the steps performed by the certifying authority to...

            3. 4.3.3. Arrangements for access of the certifying authority to the detailed...

          4. 4.4. Accounting system

            1. 4.4.1. Description of the accounting system to be set up and...

            2. 4.4.2. Level of detail of the accounting system:

          5. 4.5. Recoveries

            1. 4.5.1. Description of the system for ensuring the prompt recovery of...

            2. 4.5.2. Arrangements made to maintain a debtors’ ledger and to deduct...

        5. 5. AUDIT AUTHORITY AND AUDIT BODIES

          1. 5.1. Description of the main tasks and interrelationships of the audit...

          2. 5.2. Organisation of the audit authority and bodies under its responsibility...

            1. 5.2.1. Organisation charts (including the number of posts attributed).

            2. 5.2.2. Arrangements for ensuring the independence.

            3. 5.2.3. Required qualification or experience.

            4. 5.2.4. Description of procedures for monitoring the implementation of recommendations and...

            5. 5.2.5. Description of the procedures (where appropriate) for the supervision of...

          3. 5.3. Annual control report, annual opinion and closure declaration

        6. 6. INFORMATION SYSTEM (ARTICLE 59(c) OF REGULATION (EC) No 1198/2006)

          1. 6.1. Description of the information system including flowchart (central or common...

          2. 6.2. Indication as to whether the system is already operational to...

      2. PART B Model opinion issued under Article 71(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and under Article 50 of the present Regulation on the compliance of management and control system

        2. Introduction

        3. Scope of the examination

        4. Opinion

    13. ANNEXE XIII

      FORECASTS OF LIKELY APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

      1. Provisional forecasts of likely payment applications, for the current and...

    14. ANNEX XIV

      ANNUAL AND FINAL REPORTING

      1. 1. IDENTIFICATION

      2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      3. 3. OVERVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME BY PRORITY...

        1. 3.1. Information on the physical progress of the priority axes

        2. 3.2. Specific information for priority axes and measures

        3. 3.3. Financial information (All financial data shall be expressed in Euro)...

        4. 3.4. Qualitative analysis

        5. 3.5. Monitoring arrangements

        6. 3.6. Significant problems encountered and measures taken to overcome them. (to...

        7. 3.7. Recommendations from the Commission following annual examination of the Operational...

        8. 3.8. Assistance repaid or re-used (to be completed only if there...

        9. 3.9. Substantial modification within the meaning of Article 56 of Regulation (EC)...

        10. 3.10. Changes in the context and general conditions to the implementation...

      4. 4. THE USE MADE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TO BE COMPLETED ONLY...

      5. 5. INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY (TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF THERE WAS...

      6. 6. INFORMATION ABOUT COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY LAW

      7. 7. COMPLEMENTARITY WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTS

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