Date: 2018-03-15Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 138/2016 of 8 July 2016 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2018/360]
Executive Summary:
EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 138/2016, dated 8 July 2016, amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate three Commission Regulations regarding agricultural and forestry vehicles. These regulations cover vehicle braking requirements, environmental and propulsion unit performance, and administrative requirements for approval and market surveillance. The decision entered into force on 9 July 2016, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment to Annex II:**
* Annex II to the EEA Agreement is amended to include the following regulations after point 40a:
* Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 (braking requirements)
* Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 (environmental and propulsion unit performance)
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 (administrative requirements for approval and market surveillance)
* **Authentic Language Texts:**
* The Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of Regulations (EU) 2015/68, 2015/96 and 2015/504 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and are authentic.
* **Entry into Force:**
* The decision entered into force on 9 July 2016, contingent upon all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made.
* **Publication:**
* The decision is to be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis:
* **Manufacturers of Agricultural and Forestry Vehicles:**
* Impact: Must comply with the updated technical, environmental, and administrative requirements for vehicle approval and market surveillance as outlined in the incorporated regulations.
* Action Required: Adapt vehicle designs and production processes to meet the new standards and ensure compliance with administrative procedures.
* **National Authorities (EEA Member States):**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the updated regulations concerning the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles.
* Action Required: Update national legislation and administrative procedures to reflect the incorporated regulations and ensure effective market surveillance.
* **European Economic Area (EEA):**
* Impact: Harmonization of regulations related to agricultural and forestry vehicles within the EEA, facilitating trade and ensuring environmental and safety standards.
* Action Required: Monitor the implementation of the decision and address any potential issues or discrepancies.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision was made by the EEA Joint Committee.
EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area
Commission Delegated Regulation EU 201568: Commission Delegated Regulation EU 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing Regulation EU No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle braking requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Regulation EU No 167/2013: Regulation EU No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Commission Delegated Regulation EU 201596: Commission Delegated Regulation EU 2015/96 of 1 October 2014 supplementing Regulation EU No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements of agricultural and forestry vehicles
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2015504: Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing Regulation EU No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles
Annex II Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification: Annex II to the EEA Agreement which concerns technical regulations, standards, testing and certification.
Brussels: Location where the decision was finalized.
15.3.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 73/7
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 138/2016
of 8 July 2016
amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
[2018/360]
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Article 98
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013
of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle braking requirements for the approval of
agricultural and forestry vehicles (1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 of 1 October 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013
of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards environmental and propulsion unit performance
requirements of agricultural and forestry vehicles (2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing Regulation (EU) No 167/
2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval
and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(4) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following points are inserted after point 40a (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014) of Chapter II of
Annex II to the EEA Agreement:
‘40b. 32015 R 0068: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing
Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle braking
requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 17, 23.1.2015, p. 1).
40c. 32015 R 0096: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 of 1 October 2014 supplementing
Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards environmental and
propulsion unit performance requirements of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 16, 23.1.2015, p. 1).
40d. 32015 R 0504: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing
Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative
requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 85,
28.3.2015, p. 1).’
Article 2
The texts of Delegated Regulations (EU) 2015/68 and (EU) 2015/96 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 in the
Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union,
shall be authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 9 July 2016, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA
Agreement have been made (*).
(1) OJ L 17, 23.1.2015, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 16, 23.1.2015, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 85, 28.3.2015, p. 1.
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.L 73/8 EN Official Journal of the European Union 15.3.2018
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 8 July 2016.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Bergdís ELLERTSDÓTTIR