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Communication from the Commission Fifth National Communication from the European Community under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (required under Article 12 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) | Dossier 4746 | Status: "Current Proposals" | Updated: 27 Aug 10

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03 SepRecreational craft: noise and air emissions Directive on Recreation Craft Enters Into Force
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03 SepTransport of Dangerous Goods: Amendment Amendment to Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive Published in Official Journal
03 SepProtected Designations of Origin (PGI): Génisse Fleur d’Aubrac Commission Enters Génisse Fleur d’Aubrac in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI)
03 SepProtected Designations of Origin (PDO): Los Pedroches Los Pedroches Enters the Register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO)
03 SepTransport of Dangerous Goods: Amendment Amendment to Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive Published in Official Journal
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02 SepTyre Labelling Regulation on Tyre Labelling Published
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31 AugEarth Observation Programme: GMES Council to Rubberstamp GMES Regulation in the Autumn 2010
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31 AugForest Focus Scheme: Implementation The Commission Adopted a Report on the Implementation of the Forest Focus Scheme
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30 AugSingle European Sky II: Amendment to SESAR Commission Amends Regulation on "SESAR"
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30 AugIPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control): Recast Council to Adopt Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Before November 2010
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30 AugOrganisms harmful to plants and plant products: Rhynchophorus ferrugineus - amendment Commission Strengthens Rules on Measures to Prevent Spread of Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Olivier)
30 AugMRLs: Chlorothalonil, Clothianidin, Difenoconazole, Fenhexamid, Flubendiamide, Nicotine, Spirotetramat, Thiacloprid and Thiameth Commission Adopts New Maximum Residue Levels for a Number of Substances
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27 AugExtraction Solvents: Dimethyl Ether, Methanol, Propan-2-ol (Amendment) Directive Amending Legislation on Extraction Solvents Published
26 Aug1st ATM Master Plan Commmission Adopts Communication on Air Traffic Management (ATM) Master Plan
26 AugPlant Protection Products: Penthiopyrad Commission Accepts Penthiopyrad for Examination under the Plant Protection Products Directive
26 AugPlant Protection Products: Penthiopyrad Commission Accepts Penthiopyrad for Examination under the Plant Protection Products Directive
26 AugTransport: Intelligent Systems Directive on Intelligent Transport Systems Enters into Force
26 Aug Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Directive on Intelligent Transport Systems Enters into Force
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25 AugBiofuels: Greenhouse Gas Savings: Report Third Countries Commission Concludes that Listing Areas in Third Countries with Low Agricultural Emissions is Not Feasible Yet
25 AugPOPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants): Amendment to Annex I and III Amendment to Annexes I and III of Persistant Organic Pollutants Regulation Enters into Force
25 AugPOPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants): Amendment to Annex IV and V Amendment to Annexes IV and V of Persistant Organic Pollutants Regulation Enters into Force
24 AugPlant Protection Products: Extension of Iprodione Usage Commission to Extend Use of Iprodione under Plant Protection Products Directive
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24 Aug Protected Geographical Indications (PGI): Saucisse de Morteau or Jésus de Morteau Commission Adds Saucisse de Morteau or Jésus de Morteau to the Register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI)
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19 AugInternational Registration of Industrial Designs Council Regulation Published on the EU Accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement
19 AugLabelling of Products as EU Designs Council Regulation Published on Classifying Products as "EU Designs"
19 AugHarmonised River Information Services Directive on the Creation of the River Infomation Services is Published
19 AugAccess to the International Market for Coach and Bus Services Regulation on Access to the International Market for Coach and Bus Services Published
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19 AugCommon Rules on Carriage of Goods by Road Diredtive on the Common Rules for Certain Types of Carriage of Goods by Road is Published
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19 AugNational Boatmasters' Certificates: Reciprocal Recognition Rules on the Reciprocal Recognition of National Boatmasters' Certificates
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18 AugInvestigation of Accidents in the Maritime Transport Sector Directive on the Investigation of Accidents in the Maritime Transport Sector
18 AugRailway Noise: Freight Wagons Luxembourg Derogation Railway Noise Derogation for Freight Wagons in Luxembourg
18 AugRailway Safety Directive Railway Safety Directive
18 AugCommon Safety Methods for the Achievement of Safety Targets Decision on Common Safety Methods for the Achievement of Safety Targets
18 AugRailway Infrastructure Capacity and Levying Charges Directive on Railway Infrastructure Capacity and Levying Charges
18 AugType-approval of Motor Vehicles: Consolidated Version Framework for the Approval of Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers Published
18 AugSeafarers' Hours of Work: Ships Calling at Community Ports Directive on Provisions Regarding Seafarers' Hours of Work on Board Ships
18 AugCompliance with Flag State Requirements Directive on Compliance with Flag State Requirements is Published
18 AugShip Inspection and Survey Organisations Regulation on Common Rules and Standards for Ship Inspections Published
18 AugMaritime Transport Agreement Between the EU and China Amendment to the Agreement on Maritime Transport Between the EU and China Published
17 AugOperate National Road Passenger Transport Services: Non-Resident Carriers Regulation on Non-Resident Road Carriers Published
17 AugAir Transport Sector: Application of Article 81(3) Regulation Air Transport Sector Agreements
17 AugEU Airports: Safety of Third-Country Aircraft Directive on the Safety of Third-Country Aircraft Using EU Airports
17 AugShipments of Waste: Extension of Derogation for Bulgaria Decision on Derogation Period for Bulgaria to Object to Waste Shipments Published in Official Journal
17 AugAir Service Agreements: Negotiation and Implementation Rules on the Negotiation and Implementation of Air Service Agreements Published
17 AugCommon Rules for the Occupation of Road Transport Operator Rules on Working as a Road Transport Operator Published
17 AugInfectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis: Guarantees and Eradication Programmes Commission Publish Decision on Approved Programmes for the Eradication of Bovine Rhinotracheitis
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17 AugSecurity Audits/Inspections: Conclusion of a Memorandum Memorandum of Cooperation Between the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the EU Regarding Security Audits is Published
17 AugCharging System Applicable to Vehicles: Switzerland Commission Adopts a Decision on the Charging System Applicable to Vehicles in Switzerland
13 AugWild Fauna and Flora Implementing Regulation: Revision Commission Adopts Regulation Updating Lists of Protected Wild Species
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