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<p>Dear MEDIN DAC Working group,</p>
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<p>we have the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to INSPIRE implementation. Please could you&nbsp;send me any comments on the attached document&nbsp;by 11th October. I will then send them on to our national rep at defra.</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<b>Sent:</b> 26 September 2017 14:40<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> INSPIRE consultation</font>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">We would like to draw your attention to a consultation that is currently ongoing in the INSPIRE committee concerning the possible revision of some of the implementing rules of INSPIRE (<a href="http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/" id="LPlnk485677" style="color:rgb(5,99,193); text-decoration:underline" previewremoved="true">http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/</a>
 ). The aim is to make these implementing rules &quot;fit for purpose&quot; and strengthen ‘consistency with e-reporting' where this is not the case. This includes the possibility for changes for themes under Annex III of the INSPIRE directive which are of relevance
 for the marine environment. Should you wish to give input to this consultation or learn more about it, please make contact with your national INSPIRE committee representative (for a list of contact persons see:
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<span style="color:#1F497D">We attach two documents relating to this consultation. The pdf document (Revision of IR's.pdf) was presented to the INSPIRE Committee in December 2106 and builds a rationale for a possible revisions of the interoperability and reporting
 regulations within the INSPIRE framework. The Commission is seeking the views of the INSPIRE Committee members on this document and additional input from&nbsp; INSPIRE and other communities within the larger scope of the environmental acquis to build the evidence
 base for specific issues (focus on the Interoperability Implementing Regulation in relation to Annex III datasets) and change proposals to the legal framework of INSPIRE. The second document (template) provides a structured way to document identified issues
 and change proposals. On the basis of the feedback from Member States, the Commission services will take a final decision on whether to revise the Interoperability Regulation.
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<span style="color:#1F497D">Feedback and input can be sent via your INSPIRE Committee representative to Joachim D'Eugenio (
<a href="mailto:Joachim.D'Eugenio@ec.europa.eu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193); text-decoration:underline">
Joachim.D'Eugenio@ec.europa.eu</a> ) with the INSPIRE functional mailbox in CC (<a href="mailto:ENV-INSPIRE@ec.europa.eu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193); text-decoration:underline">ENV-INSPIRE@ec.europa.eu</a>).</span><span style="color:black">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">Best regards,</span></p>
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<span lang="IT" style="color:#1F497D">Giulia MARANO for ENV Marine Team</span><span lang="IT" style="color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">Unit ENV.C.2 &quot;Marine Environment and Water Industry&quot; </span>
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<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://ec.europa.eu/environment/marine/index_en.htm" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193); text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#1F497D">http://ec.europa.eu/environment/marine/index_en.htm</span></a></span><span style="color:#1F497D"></span></p>
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