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EMF Working meeting Madrid 8-9 March 2008. Update from Brussels: EU & Sport EC Regl 785 Insurance EC Regl 1592 Amended Louis BERGER. The EU & Sport. Some Background : In 1991 E C launched its first European Sport Forum. Community rules often in conflict with sport rules
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EMF Working meetingMadrid 8-9 March 2008 Update from Brussels: EU & Sport EC Regl 785 Insurance EC Regl 1592 Amended Louis BERGER
The EU & Sport • Some Background: • In 1991 E C launched its first European Sport Forum. • Community rules often in conflict with sport rules • EAS calls for help Commissioner Viviane Reding and DG 10, but even with declaration of Amsterdam Treaty and Nice Treaty Commission didn’t the right power. • MLA WG succeeded to have FAI definition as the official definition, recognises by the JAA and the Commission • The project of the “Constitution for Europe” included in its article III-182 : “Union shall contribute to the European sporting issues, while taking account of the specific nature of sport, its structure based on voluntary activity and making its social and educational function …”. But France and Netherlands rejected the European Constitution. This was considered as a real check by the sport world
The EU & Sport • The White Paper- Commissioner Jan Figel issued a strategy paper on sport. -Sport stakeholders and Member States were consulted during several conferences. This long consultation gave rise to THE WHITE PAPER -The last consultation of the Sport world happened in Brussels on 8-9 October last year.
The EU & Sport • Introducing Sport into the Revised Treaty • White Paper presented at the Informal Meeting of Sports Ministers in Lisbon on 25 October 2007. - With the help of White PaperSPORT is introduced in Revised Treaty -Lisbon Treaty signed by the EU leaders on 13 December 2007 • Target date for ratification of Treaty: 1 January 2009 – before EP elections
The EU & Sport • Political Process of White Paper White Paper = Commission proposal COM(2007)391 is in process to be submitted to the European Parliament, to the Regions Committee and to the Social and Economic Committee • Previsions : - 31 March 2008 EP Education and Culture Committee 1st reading ; - 07 May 2008 EP Plenary 1st reading
The EU & Sport • What is the main aim of the White Paper? • Commissioner Jan Figel announced on 8-9 October : “it is to mainstream and thus support sport into other policies of the EU and to set the conditions for improved governance in European Sport, by providing guidance for the application of EU rules”. • More information on White Paper:http://ec.europa.eu/sport/index_en.html
The EU & Sport • Could the Lisbon Treaty and the White Paper be beneficial for the Sport & Recreational aviation ? • I would expect yes, because: the specific nature of our sports, its structure based on voluntary activity will be taken into account and our sports will hopefully be supported into other EU policies.
Insurance • E P & Council Regl 785/2004 • While in discussion at EP, EAS obtained various lightening of requirements for Sport and Recreational Aviation; • In Nov 2007, EAS responded to the Commission consultation in view of the revision of the Regulation
Extension of EASA competence to Licensing & Operations
THE REGULATORY PLAYERS AT THE POLITICAL LEVEL Eur Parliament Plenary ------------------ TRAN Committee Extention of Reg 1592/2002 Licensing & Ops Council of Ministers Com 579 COREPER Aviation W P Commission EASA • Council Common position Dec 2006; • EP 1st reading March 2007 - Council June 2007 –discrepencies : Trilogue • EP 2d reading Dec 2007- Council agrmt 30 Jan 2008 – Sign Feb 2008 • Procedure ended publication in O J pending
Regulation 1592 modified • Wat is new for EMF ? - Annex II includes now 472,5 Kg when Microlight is equipped with parachute; - EASA will consult stakeholders to find out if Light aircraft up to MTOW of 600 Kg should not be placed in Annex II.
Regulation 1592 modified • For those sport aircraft that are not in Annex II, they will have to comply with: • Regulation 1702/2003 on Airworthiness (see Jan’s proposal : CS or Part 21) Publication March 2008 • Regulationl 2042/2003 on Maintenancestarting 28/9/08 . Consultation (NPA), CRD published waiting for EASA proposal to Commission. • Whenever ready Regulation on Licensing & Operations. Prevision 2009 Proposal MDM032
THE REGULATORY PLAYERS AT THE POLITICAL LEVEL February 2008 Amended Regl 1592 Amended Regulation has been signed by both parties Eur Parliament Council of Ministers Commission Rgl Airwothin 1702 Rgl Mainten 2042 Proposal From EASA For New Regl Lic & Ops Proposal from EASA to modify 2042 (Maint) & 1702 (Airwoth)
Regl1592/02An II 450 Kg Airworthiness 1702/2003 Cont Airworth 2042/2003 Part M Part 21 Part 66 Proposal of EASA to Com forAmending 2042/2003 Proposal to modify Part 21 CRD Jan’s proposal Consultation (NPA) ? M017 066 Rule Draftng CS ?
Regl1592/02An II 450 KgAmd Regl 1592 An II 450/472,5 Airworthiness 1702/2003 Cont Airworth 2042/2003 Part M Part 21 Part 66 Proposal of EASA to Com forAmending 2042/2003 Proposal to modify Part 21 CRD CRD Jan’s proposal Consultation (NPA) Consult (NPA) ? M017 066 Rule Draftng Rule Drafting MDM 032 Licensing OPS CS ? Pre Consul A-NPA
The EU & Sport Any questions on “Up date from Brussels “ ? EU & Sport Insurance 1592 amended