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2007/162/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 5 March 2007 establishing a Civil Protection Financial Instrument (Text with EEA relevance )| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2007/162 |
| Original proposal | COM(2005)113  |
| CELEX number i | 32007D0162 |
| Document | 05-03-2007 |
|---|---|
| Publication in Official Journal | 10-03-2007; OJ L 4M , 8.1.2008,Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 15 Volume 014,OJ L 71, 10.3.2007 |
| Effect | 01-01-2007; Application See Art 16 09-03-2007; Entry into force Date notif. |
| End of validity | 31-12-2013; Repealed by 32013D1313 |
| Notification | 09-03-2007 |
10.3.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 71/9 |
COUNCIL DECISION
of 5 March 2007
establishing a Civil Protection Financial Instrument
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/162/EC, Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 203 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Whereas:
(1) |
Under Article 3(1)(u) of the EC Treaty, the activities of the Community are to include measures in the sphere of civil protection. |
(2) |
To that effect, a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions (the Mechanism) was established by Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom (2). |
(3) |
Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection (3) expired on 31 December 2006. |
(4) |
It is necessary to establish a civil protection financial instrument (the Instrument) under which financial assistance may be given, both as a contribution to improving the effectiveness of response to major emergencies, in particular in the context of Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom, and to enhancing preventive and preparedness measures for all kinds of emergencies such as natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism including chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism, and technological, radiological or environmental accidents, including the continuation of measures that were previously taken under Decision 1999/847/EC. |
(5) |
In order to ensure continuity with Decision 1999/847/EC, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2007. |
(6) |
The Instrument will ensure the visible expression of European solidarity towards countries affected by major emergencies by facilitating the provision of assistance through mobilisation of Member States' intervention assets. |
(7) |
The isolated and outermost regions and some other regions or islands of the Community often have special characteristics and needs owing to their geography, terrain, and social and economic circumstances. These have adverse effects, hamper the deployment of assistance and intervention resources making it difficult to deliver aid and means of assistance, and create particular needs for assistance in the event of serious risk of a major emergency. |
(8) |
This Decision should not affect actions falling under Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (4), the public health measures adopted under Community legislation concerning Community action programmes in the field of health, nor the consumer safety measures adopted under Decision No 1926/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a programme of Community action in the field of consumer policy (2007-2013) (5). |
(9) |
For reasons of coherence, actions falling under Council Decision 2007/124/EC, Euratom of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of the General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the specific Programme ‘Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism and other Security related risks’ (6) or relating to the maintenance of law and order and the safeguarding of internal security should not be covered by this Decision. |
(10) |
This Decision should not apply to activities covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian... |
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