Date: 2019-04-11Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (EU) 2019/572 of 8 April 2019 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of an amendment to the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety
**Policy Summary:**
This Council Decision (EU) 2019/572, dated April 8, 2019, concerns the approval on behalf of the European Union of Amendment 1 to the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety. The legal basis for this decision is Article 100(2), in conjunction with point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Amendment 1, signed on December 13, 2017, expands the scope of cooperation to allow for reciprocal acceptance of approvals and compliance findings, aiming to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs while maintaining a high degree of air transport safety. The Council has adopted this decision, and the President of the Council is designated to provide the notification as stipulated in Article 3 of Amendment 1. This Decision entered into force on April 8, 2019.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United States of America: A country primarily located in North America.
European Community: A former organization that was a precursor to the European Union.
Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety: A bilateral agreement focused on cooperation in civil aviation safety regulation between the United States and the European Community.
Council Decision EU 2019/572: A Council Decision of the European Union concerning the conclusion of an amendment to the aviation safety agreement.
Council Decision EU 2018/61: A Council Decision of the European Union regarding the signing and provisional application of an amendment to the aviation safety agreement.
European Parliament: The parliamentary body of the European Union.
Luxembourg: The capital city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where the Council Decision was adopted.
11.4.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 100/1
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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/572
of 8 April 2019
on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of an amendment to the Agreement between
the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of
civil aviation safety
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2), in conjunction
with point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament, (1)
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2018/61 (2), Amendment 1 to the Agreement on cooperation in the
regulation of civil aviation safety between the United States of America and the European Community
(‘Amendment 1’) was signed on 13 December 2017, subject to its conclusion at a later date.
(2) Amendment 1 extends the areas of cooperation between the Parties to the Agreement between the United States
of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety (‘the
Agreement’) where reciprocal acceptance of approvals and findings of compliance can apply, so as to allow for an
optimised resource utilisation and commensurate cost savings while maintaining a high degree of safety in air
transport.
(3) Amendment 1 should be approved,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Amendment 1 to the Agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety between the United States of
America and the European Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. (3)
Article 2
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 3 of
Amendment 1.
(1) Consent of 13 December 2018 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
(2) Council Decision (EU) 2018/61 of 21 March 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of an
amendment to the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of
civil aviation safety (OJ L 11, 16.1.2018, p. 1).
(3) The text of Amendment 1 has been published in OJ L 11, 16.1.2018, p. 3, together with the decision on signature.L 100/2 EN Official Journal of the European Union 11.4.2019
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Luxembourg, 8 April 2019.
For the Council
The President
F. MOGHERINI