Adoption and maintenance of the list of Union inspectors
Article 39
1. Based on the information notified by Member States and the Commission under Article 38 of this Regulation, EFCA shall draw up a list of Union inspectors, including EFCA officials, to be submitted to the Commission for adoption within six months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. 2. Officials included in the list of Union inspectors referred to in Article 38 shall: (a) have extensive experience in the field of fisheries control and inspection; (b) possess an in-depth knowledge of fisheries legislation of the European Union; (c) have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of a second; (d) be physically fit to perform their duties; and (e) have received adequate training regarding safety at sea, where appropriate. 3. After the adoption of the initial list referred to in paragraph 1, Member States and the Commission shall notify EFCA of any amendments to the list they wish to introduce for the following calendar year by 30 September each year. EFCA shall communicate such modifications to the Commission, which shall update the list accordingly by 31 December each year. Depending on the number of amendments received, the Commission may update the list at shorter intervals. 4. The list and any amendments thereto shall be published on the official website of EFCA.