Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 is amended as follows:

1. 1..

   Article 3 is amended as follows:

   1. (a)

      in the first paragraph, point (c) is replaced by the following:

      1. (c)

         ‘in the event of sampling, a detailed description of the strategies followed and the statistical estimates used making it possible to appreciate the levels of precision and relationship between the cost and precision; this description shall also include estimates of levels of precision of the estimated parameter; these estimates shall be included in the final report, in a format established by the Commission, after having consulted the STECF.’;

   2. (b)

      the second paragraph is deleted;

   3. (c)

      the following point is added:

      1. (e)

         ‘in the event of sampling, the procedures set within the national programmes shall ensure the collection of the required data by duly appointed observers and the acceptance on board and cooperation with such observers by masters of fishing vessels, in accordance with Article 22(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002^f1.’

2. 2..

   The Annex is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

3. 3..

   The Appendices are amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.