Transitional measures
Means for the exchange and storage of information, other than the electronic data-processing techniques referred to in Article 6(1), may be used on a transitional basis, until 31 December 2020 at the latest, where the electronic systems which are necessary for the application of the provisions of the Code are not yet operational.
Delegation of power
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 284 specifying the rules on the exchange and storage of data in the situation referred to in Article 278.
Work programme
1. In order to support the development of the electronic systems referred to in Article 278 and govern the setting up of transitional periods, the Commission shall, by 1 May 2014, draw up a work programme relating to the development and deployment of the electronic systems referred to in Article 16(1).
2. The work programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall have the following priorities:
(a)
the harmonised exchange of information on the basis of internationally accepted data models and message formats;
(b)
the reengineering of customs and customs related processes in view of enhancing their efficiency, effectiveness and uniform application and reducing compliance costs; and
(c)
the offering to economic operators of a wide range of electronic customs services, enabling them to interact in the same way with the customs authorities of any Member State.
3. The work programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall be updated regularly.
Conferral of implementing powers
The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, the work programme referred to in Article 280.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 285(4).
Where the committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 and the third subparagraph of Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
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