The ELA1 line is still only a proposal, isn't it? At least until they get round topassing the necessary legislation
It is already included in EASA's Opinion 02/2008.
I have just had my first ARC done and it was no different from any other year.
In the UK, the processes for issuing the initial non-expiring C of A and the ARC are essentially unchanged from existing national arrangements. The new requirements will apply from 28 Sep 08 (or 09 depending on what the CAA decide on the transitional arrangements.)