1.Operational programmes shall include the following:
[F1(a)a description of the initial situation, based, where relevant, on the indicators listed in Table 4.1 of Annex II;]
(b)the objectives of the programme, taking into account the outlook for production and outlets, with an explanation of how the programme intends to contribute to and is consistent with the objectives of the [F2strategy referred to in Article 36(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the constituent nation in which the producer organisation has its head office], including the balance between activities. The description of the objectives shall indicate measurable targets, so as to facilitate the monitoring of progress gradually made in implementing the programme;
(c)the proposed measures, including the actions for crisis prevention and management;
(d)the duration of the programme; and
(e)the financial aspects, in particular:
the method of calculation and the level of financial contributions;
the procedure for financing the operational fund;
information necessary to justify different levels of contribution; and
the budget and timetable for operations for each implementation year of the programme.
2.Operational programmes shall indicate:
(a)the extent to which the different measures complement and are consistent with other measures, including measures financed or eligible for support by other [F3public] funds, and in particular under Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 and promotion programmes approved under Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1). If applicable, specific reference shall also be made to measures carried out under previous operational programmes; and
(b)that they do not entail any risk of double financing by [F3public] funds.
Textual Amendments
F1Substituted 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.
F2Words in Art. 4(1)(b) 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(5)(a)
F3Word in Art. 4(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(5)(b)
Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products implemented in the internal market and in third countries and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 56).