TITLE IX ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, SIMPLIFICATIONS, DELEGATION OF POWER, COMMITTEE PROCEDURE AND FINAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 1 Development of electronic systems

Article 280Work programme

1.In order to support the development of the electronic systems referred to in Article 278 and govern the setting up of transitional periods, the Commission shall, by 1 May 2014, draw up a work programme relating to the development and deployment of the electronic systems referred to in Article 16(1).

2.The work programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall have the following priorities:

(a)the harmonised exchange of information on the basis of internationally accepted data models and message formats;

(b)the reengineering of customs and customs related processes in view of enhancing their efficiency, effectiveness and uniform application and reducing compliance costs; and

(c)the offering to economic operators of a wide range of electronic customs services, enabling them to interact in the same way with the customs authorities of any Member State.

3.The work programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall be updated regularly.