What changed, Regulation (EU) No 995/2010

+ ### Article 1 — Subject matter
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− Article 1
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− ### art_2
+ ### Article 2 — Definitions
− Article 2
+ (a) ‘timber and timber products’ means the timber and timber products set out in the Annex, with the exception of timber products or components of such products manufactured from timber or timber products that have completed their lifecycle and would otherwise be disposed of as waste, as defined in …
− | (a) | ‘timber and timber products’ means the timber and timber products set out in the Annex, with the exception of timber products or components of such products manufactured from timber or timber products that have completed their lifecycle and would otherwise be disposed of as waste, as defined…
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+ (b) ‘placing on the market’ means the supply by any means, irrespective of the selling technique used, of timber or timber products for the first time on the internal market for distribution or use in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge. It also inclu…
− | (b) | ‘placing on the market’ means the supply by any means, irrespective of the selling technique used, of timber or timber products for the first time on the internal market for distribution or use in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge. It also i…
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+ (c) ‘operator’ means any natural or legal person that places timber or timber products on the market;
− | (c) | ‘operator’ means any natural or legal person that places timber or timber products on the market; |
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+ (d) ‘trader’ means any natural or legal person who, in the course of a commercial activity, sells or buys on the internal market timber or timber products already placed on the internal market;
− | (d) | ‘trader’ means any natural or legal person who, in the course of a commercial activity, sells or buys on the internal market timber or timber products already placed on the internal market; |
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+ (e) ‘country of harvest’ means the country or territory where the timber or the timber embedded in the timber products was harvested;
− | (e) | ‘country of harvest’ means the country or territory where the timber or the timber embedded in the timber products was harvested; |
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+ (f) ‘legally harvested’ means harvested in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country of harvest;
− | (f) | ‘legally harvested’ means harvested in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country of harvest; |
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+ (g) ‘illegally harvested’ means harvested in contravention of the applicable legislation in the country of harvest;
− | (g) | ‘illegally harvested’ means harvested in contravention of the applicable legislation in the country of harvest; |
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+ (h) ‘applicable legislation’ means the legislation in force in the country of harvest covering the following matters: — rights to harvest timber within legally gazetted boundaries, — payments for harvest rights and timber including duties related to timber harvesting, — timber harvesting, including …
− | (h) | ‘applicable legislation’ means the legislation in force in the country of harvest covering the following matters:—rights to harvest timber within legally gazetted boundaries,—payments for harvest rights and timber including duties related to timber harvesting,—timber harvesting, including en…
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− | — | rights to harvest timber within legally gazetted boundaries, |
− | — | payments for harvest rights and timber including duties related to timber harvesting, |
− | — | timber harvesting, including environmental and forest legislation including forest management and biodiversity conservation, where directly related to timber harvesting, |
− | — | third parties’ legal rights concerning use and tenure that are affected by timber harvesting, and |
− | — | trade and customs, in so far as the forest sector is concerned. |
+ ### Article 3 — Status of timber and timber products covered by FLEGT and CITES
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− Article 3
+ ### Article 4 — Obligations of operators
− ### art_4
+ **1.** The placing on the market of illegally harvested timber or timber products derived from such timber shall be prohibited.
− Article 4
+ **2.** Operators shall exercise due diligence when placing timber or timber products on the market. To that end, they shall use a framework of procedures and measures, hereinafter referred to as a ‘due diligence system’, as set out in Article 6.
− 1. The placing on the market of illegally harvested timber or timber products derived from such timber shall be prohibited.
+ **3.** Each operator shall maintain and regularly evaluate the due diligence system which it uses, except where the operator makes use of a due diligence system established by a monitoring organisation referred to in Article 8. Existing supervision systems under national legislation and any voluntar…
− 2. Operators shall exercise due diligence when placing timber or timber products on the market. To that end, they shall use a framework of procedures and measures, hereinafter referred to as a ‘due diligence system’, as set out in Article 6.
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− 3. Each operator shall maintain and regularly evaluate the due diligence system which it uses, except where the operator makes use of a due diligence system established by a monitoring organisation referred to in Article 8. Existing supervision systems under national legislation and any voluntary ch…
+ ### Article 5 — Obligation of traceability
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− Article 5
+ (a) the operators or the traders who have supplied the timber and timber products; and
− | (a) | the operators or the traders who have supplied the timber and timber products; and |
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+ (b) where applicable, the traders to whom they have supplied timber and timber products.
− | (b) | where applicable, the traders to whom they have supplied timber and timber products. |
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+ ### Article 6 — Due diligence systems
− ### art_6
+ **1.** The due diligence system referred to in Article 4(2) shall contain the following elements:(a) measures and procedures providing access to the following information concerning the operator’s supply of timber or timber products placed on the market:— description, including the trade name and ty…
− Article 6
+ **2.** Detailed rules necessary to ensure the uniform implementation of paragraph 1, except as regards further relevant risk assessment criteria referred to in the second sentence of paragraph 1(b) of this Article, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 1…
− 1. The due diligence system referred to in Article 4(2) shall contain the following elements:
+ **3.** Taking into account market developments and the experience gained in the implementation of this Regulation, in particular as identified through the exchange of information referred to in Article 13 and the reporting referred to in Article 20(3), the Commission may adopt delegated acts in acco…
− | (a) | measures and procedures providing access to the following information concerning the operator’s supply of timber or timber products placed on the market:—description, including the trade name and type of product as well as the common name of tree species and, where applicable, its full scien…
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− | — | description, including the trade name and type of product as well as the common name of tree species and, where applicable, its full scientific name, |
− | — | country of harvest, and where applicable:(i)sub-national region where the timber was harvested; and(ii)concession of harvest, |
− | (i) | sub-national region where the timber was harvested; and |
− | (ii) | concession of harvest, |
− | — | quantity (expressed in volume, weight or number of units), |
− | — | name and address of the supplier to the operator, |
− | — | name and address of the trader to whom the timber and timber products have been supplied, |
− | — | documents or other information indicating compliance of those timber and timber products with the applicable legislation; |
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− | (b) | risk assessment procedures enabling the operator to analyse and evaluate the risk of illegally harvested timber or timber products derived from such timber being placed on the market.Such procedures shall take into account the information set out in point (a) as well as relevant risk assessm…
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− | — | assurance of compliance with applicable legislation, which may include certification or other third-party-verified schemes which cover compliance with applicable legislation, |
− | — | prevalence of illegal harvesting of specific tree species, |
− | — | prevalence of illegal harvesting or practices in the country of harvest and/or sub-national region where the timber was harvested, including consideration of the prevalence of armed conflict, |
− | — | sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council or the Council of the European Union on timber imports or exports, |
− | — | complexity of the supply chain of timber and timber products. |
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− | (c) | except where the risk identified in course of the risk assessment procedures referred to in point (b) is negligible, risk mitigation procedures which consist of a set of measures and procedures that are adequate and proportionate to minimise effectively that risk and which may include requir…
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− 2. Detailed rules necessary to ensure the uniform implementation of paragraph 1, except as regards further relevant risk assessment criteria referred to in the second sentence of paragraph 1(b) of this Article, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 18(2)…
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− 3. Taking into account market developments and the experience gained in the implementation of this Regulation, in particular as identified through the exchange of information referred to in Article 13 and the reporting referred to in Article 20(3), the Commission may adopt delegated acts in accordan…
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+ ### Article 7 — Competent authorities
− ### art_7
+ **1.** Each Member State shall designate one or more competent authorities responsible for the application of this Regulation.
− Article 7
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− 1. Each Member State shall designate one or more competent authorities responsible for the application of this Regulation.
+ **2.** The Commission shall make publicly available, including on the Internet, a list of the competent authorities. The list shall be regularly updated.
− 2. The Commission shall make publicly available, including on the Internet, a list of the competent authorities. The list shall be regularly updated.
+ ### Article 8 — Monitoring organisations
− ### art_8
+ **1.** A monitoring organisation shall:(a) maintain and regularly evaluate a due diligence system as set out in Article 6 and grant operators the right to use it;(b) verify the proper use of its due diligence system by such operators;(c) take appropriate action in the event of failure by an operator…
− Article 8
+ **2.** An organisation may apply for recognition as a monitoring organisation if it complies with the following requirements:(a) it has legal personality and is legally established within the Union;(b) it has appropriate expertise and the capacity to exercise the functions referred to in paragraph 1…
− 1. A monitoring organisation shall:
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− | (a) | maintain and regularly evaluate a due diligence system as set out in Article 6 and grant operators the right to use it; |
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− | (b) | verify the proper use of its due diligence system by such operators; |
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+ **3.** The Commission, after consulting the Member State(s) concerned, shall recognise as a monitoring organisation an applicant that fulfils the requirements set out in paragraph 2.
− | (c) | take appropriate action in the event of failure by an operator to properly use its due diligence system, including notification of competent authorities in the event of significant or repeated failure by the operator. |
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− 2. An organisation may apply for recognition as a monitoring organisation if it complies with the following requirements:
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− | (a) | it has legal personality and is legally established within the Union; |
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− | (b) | it has appropriate expertise and the capacity to exercise the functions referred to in paragraph 1; and |
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− | (c) | it ensures the absence of any conflict of interest in carrying out its functions. |
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− 3. The Commission, after consulting the Member State(s) concerned, shall recognise as a monitoring organisation an applicant that fulfils the requirements set out in paragraph 2.
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+ **4.** The competent authorities shall carry out checks at regular intervals to verify that the monitoring organisations operating within the competent authorities’ jurisdiction continue to fulfil the functions laid down in paragraph 1 and comply with the requirements laid down in paragraph 2. Check…
− 4. The competent authorities shall carry out checks at regular intervals to verify that the monitoring organisations operating within the competent authorities’ jurisdiction continue to fulfil the functions laid down in paragraph 1 and comply with the requirements laid down in paragraph 2. Checks ma…
+ **5.** If a competent authority determines that a monitoring organisation either no longer fulfils the functions laid down in paragraph 1 or no longer complies with the requirements laid down in paragraph 2, it shall without delay inform the Commission.
− 5. If a competent authority determines that a monitoring organisation either no longer fulfils the functions laid down in paragraph 1 or no longer complies with the requirements laid down in paragraph 2, it shall without delay inform the Commission.
+ **6.** The Commission shall withdraw recognition of a monitoring organisation when, in particular on the basis of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 5, it has determined that the monitoring organisation no longer fulfils the functions laid down in paragraph 1 or the requirements laid dow…
− 6. The Commission shall withdraw recognition of a monitoring organisation when, in particular on the basis of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 5, it has determined that the monitoring organisation no longer fulfils the functions laid down in paragraph 1 or the requirements laid down in…
+ **7.** In order to supplement the procedural rules with regard to the recognition and withdrawal of recognition of monitoring organisations and, if experience so requires, to amend them, the Commission may adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU, while ensuring that the recognition …
− 7. In order to supplement the procedural rules with regard to the recognition and withdrawal of recognition of monitoring organisations and, if experience so requires, to amend them, the Commission may adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU, while ensuring that the recognition and …
+ **8.** Detailed rules concerning the frequency and the nature of the checks referred to in paragraph 4, necessary to ensure the effective oversight of monitoring organisations and the uniform implementation of that paragraph, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to i…
− 8. Detailed rules concerning the frequency and the nature of the checks referred to in paragraph 4, necessary to ensure the effective oversight of monitoring organisations and the uniform implementation of that paragraph, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Ar…
+ ### Article 9 — List of monitoring organisations
− ### art_9
+ The Commission shall publish the list of the monitoring organisations in the *Official Journal of the European Union*, C series, and shall make it available on its website. The list shall be regularly updated.
− Article 9
+ ### Article 10 — Checks on operators
− The Commission shall publish the list of the monitoring organisations in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, and shall make it available on its website. The list shall be regularly updated.
+ **1.** The competent authorities shall carry out checks to verify if operators comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 and 6.
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+ **2.** The checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall be conducted in accordance with a periodically reviewed plan following a risk-based approach. In addition, checks may be conducted when a competent authority is in possession of relevant information, including on the basis of substantiated concerns …
− Article 10
+ **3.** The checks referred to in paragraph 1 may include, inter alia:(a) examination of the due diligence system, including risk assessment and risk mitigation procedures;(b) examination of documentation and records that demonstrate the proper functioning of the due diligence system and procedures;(…
− 1. The competent authorities shall carry out checks to verify if operators comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 and 6.
+ **4.** Operators shall offer all assistance necessary to facilitate the performance of the checks referred to in paragraph 1, notably as regards access to premises and the presentation of documentation or records.
− 2. The checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall be conducted in accordance with a periodically reviewed plan following a risk-based approach. In addition, checks may be conducted when a competent authority is in possession of relevant information, including on the basis of substantiated concerns prov…
+ **5.** Without prejudice to Article 19, where, following the checks referred to in paragraph 1, shortcomings have been detected, the competent authorities may issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Additionally, depending on the nature of the shortcomings detected, Member St…
− 3. The checks referred to in paragraph 1 may include, inter alia:
+ ### Article 11 — Records of checks
− | (a) | examination of the due diligence system, including risk assessment and risk mitigation procedures; |
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+ **1.** The competent authorities shall keep records of the checks referred to in Article 10(1), indicating in particular their nature and results, as well as of any notice of remedial actions issued under Article 10(5). Records of all checks shall be kept for at least five years.
− | (b) | examination of documentation and records that demonstrate the proper functioning of the due diligence system and procedures; |
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+ **2.** The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC.
− | (c) | spot checks, including field audits. |
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+ ### Article 12 — Cooperation
− 4. Operators shall offer all assistance necessary to facilitate the performance of the checks referred to in paragraph 1, notably as regards access to premises and the presentation of documentation or records.
+ **1.** Competent authorities shall cooperate with each other, with the administrative authorities of third countries and with the Commission in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation.
− 5. Without prejudice to Article 19, where, following the checks referred to in paragraph 1, shortcomings have been detected, the competent authorities may issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Additionally, depending on the nature of the shortcomings detected, Member States…
+ **2.** The competent authorities shall exchange information on serious shortcomings detected through the checks referred to in Articles 8(4) and 10(1) and on the types of penalties imposed in accordance with Article 19 with the competent authorities of other Member States and with the Commission.
− | (a) | seizure of timber and timber products; |
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+ ### Article 13 — Technical assistance, guidance and exchange of information
− | (b) | prohibition of marketing of timber and timber products. |
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+ **1.** Without prejudice to the operators’ obligation to exercise due diligence under Article 4(2), Member States, assisted by the Commission where appropriate, may provide technical and other assistance and guidance to operators, taking into account the situation of small and medium-sized enterpris…
− ### art_11
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− Article 11
+ **2.** Member States, assisted by the Commission where appropriate, may facilitate the exchange and dissemination of relevant information on illegal logging, in particular with a view to assisting operators in assessing risk as set out in Article 6(1)(b), and on best practices regarding the implemen…
− 1. The competent authorities shall keep records of the checks referred to in Article 10(1), indicating in particular their nature and results, as well as of any notice of remedial actions issued under Article 10(5). Records of all checks shall be kept for at least five years.
+ **3.** Assistance shall be provided in a manner which avoids compromising the responsibilities of competent authorities and preserves their independence in enforcing this Regulation.
− 2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC.
+ ### Article 14 — Amendments of the Annex
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− Article 12
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− 1. Competent authorities shall cooperate with each other, with the administrative authorities of third countries and with the Commission in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation.
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− 2. The competent authorities shall exchange information on serious shortcomings detected through the checks referred to in Articles 8(4) and 10(1) and on the types of penalties imposed in accordance with Article 19 with the competent authorities of other Member States and with the Commission.
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− ### art_13
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− Article 13
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− 1. Without prejudice to the operators’ obligation to exercise due diligence under Article 4(2), Member States, assisted by the Commission where appropriate, may provide technical and other assistance and guidance to operators, taking into account the situation of small and medium-sized enterprises, …
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− 2. Member States, assisted by the Commission where appropriate, may facilitate the exchange and dissemination of relevant information on illegal logging, in particular with a view to assisting operators in assessing risk as set out in Article 6(1)(b), and on best practices regarding the implementati…
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− 3. Assistance shall be provided in a manner which avoids compromising the responsibilities of competent authorities and preserves their independence in enforcing this Regulation.
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− ### art_14
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− Article 14
+ ### Article 15 — Exercise of the delegation
− ### art_15
+ **1.** The power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(7) and 14 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from 2 December 2010. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers not later than three months before the end of a three-ye…
− Article 15
+ **2.** As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
− 1. The power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(7) and 14 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from 2 December 2010. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers not later than three months before the end of a three-year p…
+ **3.** The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 16 and 17.
− 2. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
+ ### Article 16 — Revocation of the delegation
− 3. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 16 and 17.
+ **1.** The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(7) and 14 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council.
− ### art_16
+ **2.** The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subj…
− Article 16
+ **3.** The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the *Official Journa…
− 1. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(7) and 14 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council.
+ ### Article 17 — Objections to delegated acts
− 2. The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject …
+ **1.** The European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council this period shall be extended by two months.
− 3. The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the Official Journal of …
+ **2.** If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council has objected to the delegated act, it shall be published in the *Official Journal of the European Union* and shall enter into force on the date stated therein.
− ### art_17
+ The delegated act may be published in the *Official Journal of the European Union* and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections.
− Article 17
+ **3.** If the European Parliament or the Council objects to a delegated act, the act shall not enter into force. The institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.
− 1. The European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council this period shall be extended by two months.
+ ### Article 18 — Committee
− 2. If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council has objected to the delegated act, it shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall enter into force on the date stated therein.
+ **1.** The Commission shall be assisted by the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Committee established under Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005.
− The delegated act may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections.
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− 3. If the European Parliament or the Council objects to a delegated act, the act shall not enter into force. The institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.
+ **2.** Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
− ### art_18
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− Article 18
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− 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Committee established under Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005.
− 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
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+ ### Article 19 — Penalties
− ### art_19
+ **1.** The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.
− Article 19
+ **2.** The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and may include, inter alia:(a) fines proportionate to the environmental damage, the value of the timber or timber products concerned and the tax losses and economic detriment resulting from the infringement, calculati…
− 1. The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.
+ **3.** The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendments affecting them.
− 2. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and may include, inter alia:
+ ### Article 20 — Monitoring of implementation and access to information
− | (a) | fines proportionate to the environmental damage, the value of the timber or timber products concerned and the tax losses and economic detriment resulting from the infringement, calculating the level of such fines in such way as to make sure that they effectively deprive those responsible of …
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+ **1.** Member States shall make available to the public and the Commission, at the latest by 30 April of each year, information on the application of this Regulation during the previous calendar year. The Commission shall establish, by means of implementing acts, the format and procedure for Member …
− | (b) | seizure of the timber and timber products concerned; |
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+ **2.** Based on the information referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission services shall make publicly available, on an annual basis, a Union-wide overview on the basis of the data submitted by the Member States. In preparing that overview, the Commission services shall have regard to the progress …
− | (c) | immediate suspension of authorisation to trade. |
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+ **3.** By 3 December 2021 and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall, on the basis of information, in particular the information referred to in paragraph 1, and experience with the application of this Regulation, review the functioning and effectiveness of this Regulation, including in pr…
− 3. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendments affecting them.
+ **4.** The first of the reports referred to in paragraph 3 shall include an evaluation of the current Union economic and trade situation with regard to the products listed under Chapter 49 of the Combined Nomenclature, taking particularly into account the competitiveness of the relevant sectors, in …
− ### art_20
− Article 20
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− 1. Member States shall submit to the Commission, by 30 April of every second year following 3 March 2013, a report on the application of this Regulation during the previous two years.
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− 2. On the basis of those reports the Commission shall draw up a report to be submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council every two years. In preparing the report, the Commission shall have regard to the progress made in respect of the conclusion and operation of the FLEGT VPAs pursuant t…
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− 3. By 3 December 2015 and every six years thereafter, the Commission shall, on the basis of reporting on and experience with the application of this Regulation, review the functioning and effectiveness of this Regulation, including in preventing illegally harvested timber or timber products derived …
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− 4. The first of the reports referred to in paragraph 3 shall include an evaluation of the current Union economic and trade situation with regard to the products listed under Chapter 49 of the Combined Nomenclature, taking particularly into account the competitiveness of the relevant sectors, in orde…
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+ ### Article 21 — Entry into force and application
− ### art_21
+ This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the *Official Journal of the European Union*.
− Article 21
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− This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.