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Opt-Outs to Regulations (EC) n.1702/2003 and 2042/2003

The publication of opt-outs to Regulations (EC) no. 1702/2003 and 2042/2003, which is based on the philosophy of transparency, makes it easier to find out details about the use of opt-outs provisions by Member States.

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Explanatory note to Opt-Outs This document accompanies the 'State of Play' tables of countries which have negotiated opt-outs to Regulations (EC) No. 1702/2003 AND (EC) No. 2042/2003 (see below). It provides reference to the relevant opt-out provisions of these Regulations regarding the duration of organisation approvals and the date of implementation of certain provisions. 14/07/2004
EEA - EFTA Countries The Basis Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002, the Commission Implementing Regulations 1702/2003 & 2042/2003 & 104/2004 are applicable to Norway and Iceland as of 1 June 2005

For more information, please consult the following web page.

Annex 13:Transport (Chapter 1-6), point 66n - 66q		 05/07/2005
Table 1702-2003 - State of play on Regulation (EC) No. 1702/2003 This document provides a table, categorised by EU member state, of the opt-outs negotiated on Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1702/2003, which laid down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations.

See also the Regulations page for links to the full text of the relevant regulations.		 23/03/2005
Updated: 16/02/2007
Table 2042-2003 - State of play on Regulation (EC) No. 2042/2003 This document provides a table, categorised by EU member state, of the opt-outs negotiated on Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2042/2003, which laid down implementing rules on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks.

See also the Regulations page for links to the full text of the relevant regulations.		 23/03/2005
Updated: 01/03/2010

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