**Executive Summary:**
This EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 244/2019, dated 27 September 2019, amends Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Decisions EU 2019/582 and EU 2019/583. These decisions concern the confirmation or amendment of the average specific CO2 emissions and targets for manufacturers of new light commercial vehicles and passenger cars. The decision entered into force on 28 September 2019.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Amendment to Annex XX:**
* Annex XX to the EEA Agreement is amended to include:
* Commission Implementing Decision EU 2019/583 concerning passenger cars (21aezc).
* Commission Implementing Decision EU 2019/582 concerning light commercial vehicles (21ayd).
* **Incorporated Decisions:**
* **Decision EU 2019/583:** Confirms or amends the provisional calculation of average specific CO2 emissions and specific emissions targets for passenger car manufacturers for 2017, and for certain Volkswagen pool manufacturers for 2014-2016.
* **Decision EU 2019/582:** Confirms or amends the provisional calculation of average specific CO2 emissions and specific emissions targets for new light commercial vehicle manufacturers for 2017, and for the Volkswagen pool (including members) for 2014-2016.
* **Authentic Texts:**
* The Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of Implementing Decisions EU 2019/582 and EU 2019/583 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 28 September 2019, pending notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* **Publication:**
* The Decision will 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:* Must incorporate the provisions of Implementing Decisions EU 2019/582 and EU 2019/583 into their national regulations concerning CO2 emissions from vehicles.
* *Action Required:* Ensure national regulations align with the amended Annex XX of the EEA Agreement, specifically regarding the CO2 emission targets and calculations for vehicle manufacturers.
**Vehicle Manufacturers (Specifically Light Commercial Vehicles and Passenger Cars):**
* *Impact:* Their CO2 emission targets for 2017 and, for Volkswagen pool members, 2014-2016, are confirmed or amended by the incorporated decisions, potentially affecting compliance obligations.
* *Action Required:* Review the details of Implementing Decisions EU 2019/582 and EU 2019/583 to understand any changes to their specific CO2 emission targets and ensure compliance.
**Volkswagen Pool Members:**
* *Impact:* Their CO2 emission targets for 2014-2016 are confirmed or amended by the incorporated decisions, potentially affecting compliance obligations.
* *Action Required:* Review the details of Implementing Decisions EU 2019/582 and EU 2019/583 to understand any changes to their specific CO2 emission targets and ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The governing body responsible for decisions related to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA).
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, which extends the EU's single market to Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Annex XX Environment to the EEA Agreement: A specific section of the EEA Agreement that deals with environmental regulations and standards.
Commission Implementing Decision EU 2019/582: A decision by the European Commission related to the average specific emissions of CO2 for manufacturers of new light commercial vehicles.
Commission Implementing Decision EU 2019/583: A decision by the European Commission related to the average specific emissions of CO2 for manufacturers of passenger cars.
Regulation EU No 510/2011: A regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council pertaining to emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles.
Regulation EC No 443/2009: A regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council pertaining to emission performance standards for new passenger cars.
Brussels: The city where the decision was made by the EEA Joint Committee.
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DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 244/2019
of 27 September 2019
amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2023/49]
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 Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/582 of 3 April 2019 confirming or amending the provisional
calculation of the average specific emissions of CO and specific emissions targets for manufacturers of new light
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commercial vehicles for the calendar year 2017 and for the Volkswagen pool including its members for the
calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016 pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of
the Council(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/583 of 3 April 2019 confirming or amending the provisional
calculation of the average specific emission of CO and specific emissions targets for manufacturers of passenger
2
cars for the calendar year 2017 and for certain manufacturers belonging to the Volkswagen pool for the calendar
years 2014, 2015 and 2016 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the
Council(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Annex XX to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annex XX to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. The following point is inserted after point 21aezb (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/2079):
‘21aezc. 32019 D 0583: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/583 of 3 April 2019 confirming or
amending the provisional calculation of the average specific emission of CO and specific emissions targets
2
for manufacturers of passenger cars for the calendar year 2017 and for certain manufacturers belonging to
the Volkswagen pool for the calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 100, 11.4.2019, p. 47).’
2. The following point is inserted after point 21ayc (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 427/2014):
‘21ayd. 32019 D 0582: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/582 of 3 April 2019confirming or amending
the provisional calculation of the average specific emissions of CO and specific emissions targets for
2
manufacturers of new light commercial vehicles for the calendar year 2017 and for the Volkswagen pool
including its members for the calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016 pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 100, 11.4.2019, p. 66).’
Article 2
The texts of Implementing Decisions (EU) 2019/582 and (EU) 2019/583 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 100, 11.4.2019, p. 47.
(2) OJ L 100, 11.4.2019, p. 66.5.1.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 4/81
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 28 September 2019, 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, 27 September 2019.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Gunnar PÁLSSON
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.