Annexes to COM(2000)458 - Set of actions relating to the trans-European network for the collection, production and dissemination of statistics on the trading of goods within the EC and between the EC and non-member countries (Edicom) - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2000)458 - Set of actions relating to the trans-European network for the collection, production and dissemination of statistics on the ... |
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| document | COM(2000)458  |
| date | March 12, 2001 |
Specific conditions for implementation of the actions referred to in Article 2
1. Implementation of the actions referred to in Article 2 shall:
(a) take into account the need for continuity of existing computer tools, the usefulness of which is acknowledged with respect to the objectives referred to in Article 1, without jeopardising competition with the private sector in the field of business services;
(b) take into account the satisfactory results of other relevant activities of the Community, particularly in the field of trans-European telecommunication networks and Community research and technological development programmes; account will also be taken of the obligations arising under Article 11 of Decision No 1719/1999/EC;
(c) refer to existing European standards and the specifications accessible to the public, such as the Internet open standards, so as to guarantee a high degree of interoperability of national and Community systems within and between the administrative sectors and with the private sector.
2. The actions provided for in Article 2 shall first be the subject, in the context of the annual work programme, of:
(a) a description of their objectives, scope, justification and the likely costs and benefits;
(b) a description of the functions and technical approach;
(c) a detailed implementation plan which describes in particular each task and the order in which the tasks are to be performed.
3. Implementation of the annual work programme will require technical and administrative assistance and support measures; appropriations allocated for this purpose will not exceed 7 % of total appropriations.
ANNEX II
Indicative breakdown, by category of Edicom actions, in accordance with Article 2, for 2001 to 2005
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