Article 1
This Decision applies to devices operating on 457 kHz and intended to locate people submerged by snow following an avalanche. They are further referred to as "avalance beacons".
2001/148/EC: Commission Decision of 21 February 2001 on the application of Article 3(3)(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC to avalanche beacons (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 194)
2001/148/EC: Commission Decision of 21 February 2001 on the application of Article 3(3)(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC to avalanche beacons (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 194)
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Article 2
1. Avalanche beacons falling within the scope of Article 1 shall be designed so as to be able to interwork with new beacons as well as with the installed base of beacons, which was approved under national approval regulations based on ETS 300 718. 2. Avalance beacons shall be so constructed that they will function reliably after having been exposed to an avalanche and continue to function when being submerged in snow following the avalanche for a longer period.
Article 3
The requirements of Article 2 of this Decision shall apply as from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 21 February 2001. For the Commission Erkki Liikanen Member of the Commission (1) OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 10. (2) OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 259.
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