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Date: 25-Jan-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 143/2021 of 23 April 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/153]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 143/2021 incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1342 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation establishes performance classes for air permeability of plastic and glass rooflights and roof hatches.

Key Changes

  • Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1342, which supplements Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, is now part of Annex II to the EEA Agreement.
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1342 establishes classes of performance related to air permeability for rooflights of plastics and glass and roof hatches.
  • The Decision entered into force on 24 April 2021, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
  • The authentic text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1342 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers of Rooflights and Roof Hatches

  • Action Item: Review product lines and testing procedures to ensure compliance with the new air permeability performance classes. Update product documentation and labeling accordingly.

Construction Industry

  • Action Item: Update building codes and standards to reflect the incorporated regulation. Educate architects, engineers, and contractors about the new requirements.

Consumers

  • Action Item: Raise consumer awareness about the benefits of using compliant products.

EEA Member States

  • Action Item: Ensure national regulations align with the requirements of the delegated regulation. Monitor and enforce compliance.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1342: A regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, establishing performance classes for air permeability of rooflights and roof hatches. Regulation (EU) No 305/2011: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council referenced by Regulation 2019/1342. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/153 25.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 143/2021 of 23 April 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/153] 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) 2019/1342 of 14 March 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing classes of performance in relation to air permeability for rooflights of plastics and glass and roof hatches(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following point is inserted after point 1zzq (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1188) of Chapter XXI of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘1zzr. 32019 R 1342: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1342 of 14 March 2019supplementing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing classes of performance in relation to air permeability for rooflights of plastics and glass and roof hatches (OJ L 211, 12.8.2019, p. 1).’ Article 2 The text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1342 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 24 April 2021, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made*. 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, 23 April 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT (1) OJ L 211, 12.8.2019, p. 1. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/153/oj 1/1

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