Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 183/2025 of 11 July 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/2117]

**Executive Summary** This is a Decision (No 183/2025) of the EEA Joint Committee, dated 11 July 2025, amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/2117]. It incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2620 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2493 into the EEA Agreement. The decision enters into force on 12 July 2025, subject to notification requirements. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Annex XX:** * A new point 21alz is inserted after point 21aly in Annex XX, introducing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2620. * An indent is added in point 21apj (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066), introducing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2493. * **Authentic Texts:** * The texts of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2620 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2493 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages shall be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and shall be authentic. * **Entry into Force:** * The Decision enters into force on 12 July 2025, provided all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. * **Publication:** * The Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. **Impact Analysis** **EEA Member States** * **Impact:** EEA Member States are now obligated to incorporate the provisions of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2620 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2493 into their national legislation, as they are now part of the EEA Agreement. * **Action Required:** Review and amend national laws and regulations to ensure compliance with the newly incorporated EU Regulations regarding greenhouse gas emissions and monitoring. Ensure all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. **EU Institutions** * **Impact:** The European Commission and other relevant EU institutions need to ensure that the updated regulations are properly implemented and enforced within the EEA. * **Action Required:** Monitor the transposition of the regulations into EEA member states' national laws and address any issues arising during implementation. Publish the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulations. **Businesses Operating within the EEA** * **Impact:** Businesses involved in activities related to greenhouse gas emissions, monitoring, and reporting, particularly regarding permanently chemically bound greenhouse gases, will need to comply with the new regulatory requirements. * **Action Required:** Adapt their practices and procedures to align with the requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2620 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2493, including updates to their monitoring and reporting systems.

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