In order to address and mitigate the impact of exceptional natural disasters or severe meteorological events in the outermost regions, in particular as regards the support for local production provided through the Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (the POSEI programme) referred to in Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, it should be possible for affected beneficiaries to continue to receive POSEI programme payments throughout the restoration period, irrespective of the level of their activity, subject to a formal commitment to restore their capacity. Competent national authorities should therefore be able to decide, on the basis of relevant evidence, on the application of the principle of force majeure or exceptional circumstances. It should also be possible, in exceptional and duly justified circumstances, for Member States to submit proposals to amend the POSEI programme, in order to extend the restoration period for certain sectors beyond the period that would be justified by the application of the principle of force majeure or exceptional circumstances. The implementation of such amendments should be subject to an annual review and the monitoring of progress. Therefore, Articles 6 and 19 of Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 should be amended accordingly.
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