
Article 1 
The second subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Decision 2002/757/EC is replaced by the following:
'By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, until 31 December 2026 bark-free sawn wood of Quercus spp. L. originating in the United States of America may be introduced into the Union without complying with point 2 of Annex I to this Decision, provided that it complies with the conditions set out in Annex II to this Decision.'
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 8 November 2016.
For the Commission
Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS
Member of the Commission