Considerations on COM(2011)124 - Conclusion of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of GALILEO and GPS satellite based navigation systems and related applications with the USA

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dossier COM(2011)124 - Conclusion of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of GALILEO and GPS satellite based navigation systems and ...
document COM(2011)124 EN
date December 12, 2011
 
table>(1)On 30 September 1999, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the United States of America for the conclusion of an agreement concerning the development of a Civil Global Navigation System.
(2)In accordance with the decision of the Council of 22 June 2004, the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite based navigation systems and related applications between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part (Agreement), was signed in Dromoland Castle, Ireland, on 26 June 2004 and has been provisionally applied since 1 November 2008, pending its entry into force.

(3)Member States will be represented, as appropriate, in the working groups established by virtue of the Agreement.

(4)The Agreement should be approved,