Executive Summary:
This document is a decision by the EEA Joint Committee to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex XIII concerning transport. The regulation addresses common rules for road freight and passenger connectivity following the UK's withdrawal from the EU. This incorporation is accepted on an exceptional basis for a limited time and took effect on December 30, 2020, provided notifications were made.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment to Annex XIII:**
* Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 is added after point 26f (Regulation (EU) 2019/501) of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement.
* **Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 Adaptation:**
* Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 does not apply to the EFTA States.
* **Authentic Texts:**
* The Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 are authentic and will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Entry into Force:**
* The decision entered into force on December 30, 2020, contingent upon completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* **Publication:**
* The decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis:
* EEA States (including EFTA States):
* Impact: Must incorporate and comply with Regulation (EU) 2020/2224, with the exception of Article 5 for EFTA States.
* Action Required: Implement the regulation into national law and ensure compliance.
* European Parliament and Council:
* Impact: The regulation they enacted is now part of the EEA Agreement.
* Action Required: Monitor the implementation and application of the regulation within the EEA.
* EEA Joint Committee:
* Impact: Responsible for the decision to incorporate the regulation.
* Action Required: Ensure the decision is properly published and implemented.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement.
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Annex XIII Transport to the EEA Agreement: The specific annex of the EEA Agreement being amended by the decision.
Regulation EU 2020/2224: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules ensuring basic road freight and road passenger connectivity.
European Parliament: Legislative branch of the European Union
Council of the European Union: A branch of the European Union comprised of heads of state from member countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: A country that withdrew from the European Union.
European Atomic Energy Community: International organisation established by the Treaty of Rome in 1957 with the purpose of creating a specialist market for nuclear power in Europe
28.9.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 240/127
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 242/2020
of 30 December 2020
amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2023/2044]
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) Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020on common rules
ensuring basic road freight and road passenger connectivity following the end of the transition period provided for
in the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the
European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) This decision relates to the incorporation, into the EEA Agreement, of EU unilateral contingency measures adopted
in order to ensure the good functioning of the internal market following the end of the transition period mentioned
in the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the
European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community. The EEA Agreement is not designed to address the
relations between the EEA States and the UK, as a third State. Therefore, the incorporation is accepted on an
exceptional basis and under condition that the application of the contingency measures is limited to the very short
period of time after the end of the transition period. The incorporation cannot be used as a precedent in the future
and in other cases related to the EU measures affecting third countries.
(3) Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following is inserted after point 26f (Regulation (EU) 2019/501 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of
Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement:
‘26g. 32020 R 2224: Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020
on common rules ensuring basic road freight and road passenger connectivity following the end of the transition
period provided for in the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 74).
The provisions of the Regulation shall, for the purposes of this Agreement, be read with the following adaptation:
As regards the EFTA States, Article 5 shall not apply.’
Article 2
The text of Regulation (EU) 2020/2224 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement
to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
(1) OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 74.L 240/128 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.9.2023
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 30 December 2020, 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, 30 December 2020.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Sabine MONAUNI
* No constitutional requirements indicated.