[F1 ANNEX I U.K. Structure and content of a F2 ... strategy for sustainable operational programmes as referred to in Article 2

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F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1146 of 7 June 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/892 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors and Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 as regards the categories of grapevine products, oenological practices and the applicable restrictions.

F2 Word in Annex 1 heading omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(a)

1. Duration of the F3 ... strategy U.K.

To be indicated by the [F4 relevant authority].

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F4 Words in Annex 1 Point 1 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(b)(ii)

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F3 Word in Annex 1 Point 1 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(b)(i)

2. Analysis of the situation in terms of strengths and weaknesses and potential for development, the strategy chosen to meet them and the justification of the priorities chosen as referred to in Article 36(2)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. U.K.

2.1. Analysis of the situation U.K.

Description of the current situation of the fruit and vegetable sector using quantified data, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, disparities, needs and gaps and potential for development on the basis of the relevant indicators set out in Table 4.1 of Annex II. This description shall concern at least:

• the performances of the fruit and vegetables sector: strengths and weaknesses of the sector, competitiveness and the potential for development of the producer organisations;

• the environmental effects (impacts, pressures and benefits) of the fruit and vegetables production, including key trends.

2.2. The strategy chosen to meet strengths and weaknesses U.K.

Description of the key areas where intervention is expected to bring the maximum value added:

• relevance of the objectives set for the operational programmes, of the expected results and the extent to which they can be realistically achieved;

• internal coherence of the strategy, existence of mutually reinforcing interactions and possible conflicts or contradictions between the operational objectives of different actions selected;

• complementarity and consistency of the actions selected with other national or regional actions, and with activities supported through [F5 public] funds, in particular with the rural development and promotion programmes;

• expected results and impact compared to the baseline situation and their contribution to [F6 the constituent nation's] objectives.

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F5 Word in Annex 1 Point 2.2 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(c)(i)

F6 Words in Annex 1 Point 2.2 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(c)(ii)

2.3. Impact from the previous F7 ... strategy (where applicable) U.K.

Description of results and impact of operational programmes implemented in the recent past.

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F7 Word in Annex 1 Point 2.3 heading omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(d)

3. Objectives of operational programmes and performance indicators as referred to in Article 36(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 U.K.

Description of the types of actions selected as eligible for support (non-exhaustive list), the objectives pursued, the verifiable targets and the indicators that allow the progress towards achievement of the objectives, efficiency and effectiveness to be assessed.

3.1. Requirements concerning all or several types of actions U.K.

[F8 The relevant authorities] shall ensure that all the actions included in the F9 ... strategy and in the F9 ... framework [F10 referred to in Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013] are verifiable and controllable. Where the assessment during the implementation of the operational programmes reveals that the requirements of verifiability and controllability are not met, the actions concerned shall be adjusted accordingly or deleted. F11 ... Environmental actions shall comply with the requirements set out in Article 33(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

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F8 Words in Annex 1 Point 3.1 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(i)(aa)

F9 Word in Annex 1 Point 3.1 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(i)(bb)

F10 Words in Annex 1 Point 3.1 inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(i)(cc)

F11 Words in Annex 1 Point 3.1 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(i)(dd)

[F12 The relevant authorities] shall adopt safeguards, provisions and checks for ensuring that actions selected as eligible for support are not also supported by other relevant instruments of the common agricultural policy, in particular by rural development and promotion programmes or other [F13 schemes funded in whole or in part by public funds]. Effective safeguards in place pursuant to Article 33(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, to protect the environment from possible increased pressures coming from investments supported under operational programmes, and eligibility criteria adopted pursuant to Article 36(1) of that Regulation F14 ... .

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F12 Words in Annex 1 Point 3.1 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(ii)(aa)

F13 Words in Annex 1 Point 3.1 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(ii)(bb)

F14 Words in Annex 1 Point 3.1 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(e)(ii)(cc)

3.2. Specific information required for types of actions aimed at the attainment of the objectives set out or referred to in Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (to be filled only for the types of actions selected). U.K.

3.2.1. Acquisition of fixed assets U.K.

• types of investments eligible for support,

• other forms of acquisition eligible for support, e.g. renting, leasing,

• details on eligibility conditions for support.

3.2.2. Other actions U.K.

• description of the types of actions eligible for support,

• details on eligibility conditions for support.

4. Designation of competent authorities and responsible bodies U.K.

Designation by the [F15 relevant authority] of the F16 ... authority responsible for the management, monitoring and evaluation of the F16 ... strategy.

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F15 Words in Annex 1 Point 4 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(f)(i)

F16 Word in Annex 1 Point 4 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(f)(ii)

5. A description of the monitoring and evaluation systems U.K.

The performance indicators set out by the F17 ... strategy shall comprise the indicators provided for in Article 4 and listed in Table 4.1 of Annex II. Where deemed appropriate, the F17 ... strategy shall specify additional indicators reflecting national or regional needs, conditions and objectives specific to the national operational programmes.

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F17 Word in Annex 1 Point 5 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(g)

5.1. Assessment of the operational programmes and reporting obligations for producer organisations as referred to in Article 36(2)(d) and (e) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. U.K.

Description of the monitoring and evaluation requirements and procedures in relation to operational programmes, including the reporting obligations for producer organisations.

5.2. Monitoring and evaluation of the F18 ... strategy U.K.

Description of the monitoring and evaluation requirements and procedures in relation to the F18 ... strategy.]

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F18 Word in Annex 1 Point 5.2 omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Agriculture (Payments) (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1445), regs. 1(2)(b), 22(28)(h)