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31989R0353 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 353/89 of 13 February 1989 amending Regulation (EEC) No 756/70 on granting aid for skimmed-milk processed into casein and caseinates
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 353/89
of 13 February 1989
amending Regulation (EEC) No 756/70 on granting aid for skimmed milk processed into casein and caseinates
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1109/88 (2), and in particular Article 11 (3) thereof,
Whereas Article 2 (4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 987/68 of 15 July 1968 laying down general rules for granting aid for skimmed milk processed into casein or caseinates (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3554/88 (4) provides that aid may be restricted to casein or caseinates for specific uses if the market situation so dictates; whereas, pursuant to that provision, Commission Regulation (EEC) No 756/70 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 4177/88 (6), establishes in which cases and under what conditions the aid may be granted;
Whereas certain provisions on the arrangements for verifying the use made of the casein or caseinates should be added in order to prevent possible fraudulent trade and with the general aim of making it easier to identify products under supervision;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
Regulation (EEC) No 756/70 is hereby amended as follows:
1. The following subparagraph is added to Article 4 (3):
'Once the export declaration submitted for the casein and caseinates concerned has been accepted, the latter shall be deemed to be no longer covered by Article 9 (2) of the Treaty and shall consequently circulate in accordance with Article 1 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 222/77 of 13 December 1976 on Community transit (*).
(*) OJ No L 38, 9. 2. 1977, p. 1.'.
2. The following paragraph is added to Article 4a:
'In addition, sections 106 or 44 must, as the case may be, show:
- the manufacturing batch numbers,
- the dates of manufacture of the products,
- the name of the Member States where the security is lodged.'
3. The following paragraphs are added to Chapter I in Annex IV:
'Containers and packages of casein and caseinates must also show:
- the reference "Regulation (EEC) No 756/70",
- the date of manufacture,
- the manufacturing batch number.
These particulars must also appear on the containers and packages of the mixtures referred to in Article 4 (5).'
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply to quantities of casein and caseinates manufactured from 1 March 1989.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
32004R1074 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1074/2004 of 4 June 2004 laying down transitional measures in the processed fruit and vegetables sector for the application of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union
| 5.6.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 198/3
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1074/2004
of 4 June 2004
laying down transitional measures in the processed fruit and vegetables sector for the application of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 41 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Transitional measures should be adopted to allow producers and processors in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia (hereinafter the new Member States) to benefit from the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1).
(2) According to Articles 10 and 12 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (2), certain information concerning tomatoes has to be submitted before 31 March each year. This deadline should be postponed for the new Member States for 2004, the original date being too early to complete the necessary administrative procedures.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,
By way of derogation from the second paragraph of Article 10 and the second subparagraph of Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003, in the case of tomatoes, in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, for the 2004/2005 marketing year, the information referred to in the first paragraph of Article 10 and in Article 12(1) of that Regulation shall be sent at least ten days before deliveries are to commence and by 15 July 2004 at the latest.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32014R0764 | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 764/2014 of 11 July 2014 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
| 16.7.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 209/5
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 764/2014
of 11 July 2014
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.
(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.
(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.
(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information issued in respect of the goods concerned by this Regulation which does not conform to this Regulation may, for a certain period, continue to be invoked by the holder in accordance with Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 (2). That period should be set at three months.
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,
The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table.
Binding tariff information which does not conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
32001R0369 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 369/2001 of 23 February 2001 laying down special measures derogating from Regulations (EC) No 800/1999, (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1291/2000 in the cereal-based compound feedingstuffs sector
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 369/2001
of 23 February 2001
laying down special measures derogating from Regulations (EC) No 800/1999, (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1291/2000 in the cereal-based compound feedingstuffs sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Articles 13 and 21 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Council Decision 2000/766/EC of 4 December 2000 concerning certain protection measures with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and the feeding of animal protein(3) requires the Member States to prohibit, in particular, the exportation to third countries of processed animal proteins intended for the feeding of farmed animals kept for the production of food.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 90/2001(5), lays down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products.
(3) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1127/1999(7), and, for licences applied for from 1 October 2000, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000(8) lay down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products.
(4) Council Regulation (EEC) No 565/80(9), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2026/83(10), lays down general rules on the advance payment of export refunds in respect of agricultural products.
(5) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95(11) lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals.
(6) In view of the presence of processed animal protein in compound feedingstuffs based on cereals, health measures taken by the Community in relation to exports have seriously affected the financial interests of exporters. The possibilites for exportation under the terms of Regulations (EEC) No 565/80, (EC) No 800/1999, (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1291/2000 have been restricted.
(7) It is therefore necessary to limit the adverse impact on exporters by adopting special provisions applying to export operations that in these circumstances it has not been possible to complete, in particular the release of the security covering unused export licences.
(8) These provisions should benefit only operators who can show on the basis of the documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89(12), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3235/94(13), that they have in the circumstances been unable to export.
(9) Given the situation for operators, this Regulation should enter into force immediately.
(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
1. This Regulation shall apply to the products listed in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1517/95.
2. It shall apply only in cases where the exporter shows to the satisfaction of the competent authority that he was unable to complete export operations which were otherwise in accordance with Community rules, owing to the introduction of health measures taken by the Community due to the presence of processed animal proteins in cereal-based compound feedingstuffs.
Competent authorities shall base their assessment on the commercial documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89.
1. At the holder's request export licences issued under Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 that were applied for on or before 7 December 2000 shall be cancelled and the security released.
2. On application by the exporter and concerning products for which by 31 December 2000:
- the customs export formalities had been completed but they had not yet left the Community's customs territory or they had been placed under one of the customs control procedures referred to in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 565/80, the exporter shall repay any refund paid in advance and the various securities pertaining to the operations shall be released,
- the customs formalities had been completed and they had left the Community's customs territory, they may be brought back. The exporter shall repay any refund paid in advance and the various securities pertaining to the operations shall be released.
3. If entitlement to the refund is lost pursuant to the conditions laid down in this Regulation stipulate that the penalty specified in Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 shall not apply.
For each situation indicated in Article 2, Member States shall, every Wednesday, report the quantities for products concerned for the previous week, specifying the date of issue of the licences and certificates and the respective CN codes.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31982D0252 | 82/252/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 April 1982 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1981 pursuant to Council Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC (Only the German text is authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 1 April 1982
on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1981 pursuant to Council Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC
(Only the German text is authentic)
(82/252/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as last amended by Directive 81/258/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 75/268/EEC of 28 April 1975 on mountain and hill farming and farming in certain less-favoured areas (3), as last amended by Directive 80/666/EEC (4), and in particular Article 13 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purpose of structural improvement (5), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,
Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has notified, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the texts of the following provisions:
- principles for the encouragement of investment in individual farms and settlement of rural areas, in the version of 21 August 1981,
- principles for the encouragement of investment in individual combined farms and forestry enterprises and in individual forestry enterprises, in the version of 21 August 1981,
- principles for the encouragement of farms in mountain areas and in certain less-favoured areas, of 21 August 1981,
- principles regarding premiums to encourage the granting of long leases, of 21 August 1981,
- principles regarding adaptation grants to assist elderly agricultural workers, of 21 August 1981;
Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany also communicated, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the amended texts of the following provisions adopted by the Laender, or confirmed their continued validity for 1981:
SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN
- Directives of 29 June 1978 to encourage the formation of associations for the rational use of agricultural machinery (machinery syndicates),
- Directives of 17 April 1978 and 20 February 1981 to encourage farmers to employ auxiliary farm labour,
- Directives of 2 April 1981 to encourage the construction of buildings for cattle and pig farming,
- Directives of 2 April 1981 to encourage the construction of buildings on family farms,
- Directives of 19 June 1980 to encourage the draining of individual farms;
LOWER SAXONY
- Directives on the granting of subsidies to machinery syndicates, in the version of 10 October 1979,
- Directives of 13 December 1972 to encourage the pooling of labour resources by farms,
- Directives on special measures relating to agricultural holdings in Lower Saxony (phased investment plan), in the version of 19 February 1977,
- Directives of 24 April 1974 on measures to facilitate cessation of farming, in the version of 2 August 1976,
- Directives of the year 1981 to encourage the restructuring of fruit production in the Niederelbe, in accordance with the version communicated on 16 December 1981;
NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA
- Directives of 13 June 1979 on investment aid for pollution-free stock farming;
HESSE
- Directives of 8 March 1975 on the granting by the Land of subsidies to land development associations,
- Directives of 21 December 1972 on the promotion of joint land development schemes,
- Directives of 4 August 1979 to provide incentives enabling young persons to set themselves up in agriculture,
- Directives of 31 March 1980 to encourage farming or maintenance of the countryside carried on as a part-time or other activity in the version of 13 February 1981;
RHINELAND-PALATINATE
- Order of 20 May 1981 to promote the formation of machinery syndicates and the pooling of labour resources;
BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG
- Directives of 1 January 1977 to encourage the jount use of machinery through the formation of machinery syndicates,
- Directives of 8 April 1980 on the use of land funds for the provision of local female helpers and auxiliary farm labourers,
- Directives of 19 April 1974 on additional measures to encourage the construction of buildings on development farms, in the version of 29 May 1981,
- Directives of 29 May 1981 on agricultural credits in the Land,
- Directives of 19 February 1980 for encouraging agricultural measures designed to protect agricultural land (subsidies to sheep farms),
- Directives of 28 March 1978, 11 August 1978, 29 May 1981, 7 August 1981 and 5 October 1981 relating to the programme of regional reservation and development (investments in farms),
- Directives of 2 August 1974 on aid for the creation and improvement of pasture on land which otherwise could no longer be used,
- Directives of 29 May 1981 on aid for the development of farms;
SAARLAND
- Order of 5 June 1973 to promote cooperation between farms,
- Directives of 1 September 1972 on interest-rate subsidies for agriculture;
BAVARIA
- Order of 7 November 1976 laying down special conditions for financial assistance under Article 6 (5) of the law on the promotion of agriculture in Bavaria (machinery syndicates),
- Order of 8 November 1976 laying down general conditions relating to financial assistance for central services for local female helpers and auxiliary farm labourers,
- Directives of 29 March 1978 on the encouragement of village improvements, in the version of 13 August 1979,
- Directives of 21 March 1980 on agricultural credits in the Land,
- Directives concerning the Bavarian alpine and high-land programme 1980;
Whereas the version for 1980 of the abovementioned laws, regulations and administrative provisions were the subject of Commission Decision 80/1060/EEC (1);
Whereas under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the compatibility of the provisions notified with those Directives and to the objectives of the said Directives and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the conditions for continued financial contribution by the Community in 1981 are satisfied;
Whereas the provisions notified are consistent with the objectives of Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC;
Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,
The abovementioned provisions for the implementation of the Federal Republic of Germany in respect of the year 1981 of Directive 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC.
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
32001R2354 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2354/2001 of 30 November 2001 fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 40th invitation to tender carried out under the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 2354/2001
of 30 November 2001
fixing the maximum purchasing price for butter for the 40th invitation to tender carried out under the standing invitation to tender governed by Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999 of 16 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards intervention on the market in butter and cream(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1614/2001(4), provides that, in the light of the tenders received for each invitation to tender, a maximum buying-in price is to be fixed in relation to the intervention price applicable and that it may also be decided not to proceed with the invitation to tender.
(2) As a result of the tenders received, the maximum buying-in price should be fixed as set out below.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
For the 40th invitation to tender issued under Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999, for which tenders had to be submitted not later than 27 November 2001, the maximum buying-in price is fixed at 295,38 EUR/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 December 2001.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31993D0461 | 93/461/EEC: Commission Decision of 26 July 1993 concerning financial aid from the Community for the operations of the Community Reference Laboratory for the residues Laboratoire des Médicaments Vétérinaires, Fougères, France
| COMMISSION DECISION of 26 July 1993 concerning financial aid from the Community for the operations of the Community Reference Laboratory for the residues Laboratoire des Médicaments Vétérinaires, Fougères, France
(93/461/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Directive 92/119/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,
Whereas, by Article 1 (b) of Council Decision 91/664/EEC of 11 December 1991 (3), designating the Community Reference Laboratories for testing certain substances for residues, the 'Laboratoire des Médicaments Vétérinaires Fougères, France' has been nominated as the Reference Laboratory for the residues included in Annex I, Group A III (a) of Directive 86/469/EEC (4), with the exception of sulphonamides,
Whereas all the functions to be carried out by the Reference Laboratory have been determined in Article 1 of Council Decision 89/187/EEC of 6 March 1989 determining the powers and conditions of operation of the Community Reference Laboratories provided by Directive 86/469/EEC concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (5);
Whereas, therefore, provisions should be made for Community financial aid to the Community Reference Laboratory to enable it to carry out the functions provided for in that Decision;
Whereas, in the first instance, Community financial aid should be provided for a period of one year; whereas this will be reviewed with a view to extension prior to expiry of the initial period;
Whereas a contract shall be made between the European Economic Community and each laboratory designated as a Community Reference Laboratory for testing certain substances for residues;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The Community shall provide financial assistance to the Reference Laboratory 'Laboratoire des Médicaments Vétérinaires, Fougères (France)', provided for in Article 1 of Council Decision 91/664/EEC up to a maximum of ECU 400 000 ECU.
1. To meet the objectives of Article 1, the Commission shall conclude a contract, in the name of the Economic Community, with the Reference Laboratory.
2. The Director-General of Directorate-General for Agriculture shall be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Commission of the European Communities.
3. The contract referred to in Article 1 shall have a duration of one year.
4. The financial aid provided for in Article 1 shall be paid to the Reference Labocratory in accordance with the terms of the contract provided for in paragraph 1.
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32001D0678 | Commission Decision of 23 May 2001 authorising France to grant aid to the coal industry for 2001 (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 1481)
| Commission Decision
of 23 May 2001
authorising France to grant aid to the coal industry for 2001
(notified under document number C(2001) 1481)
(Only the French text is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2001/678/ECSC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,
Having regard to Commission Decision No 3632/93/ECSC of 28 December 1993 establishing Community rules for State aid to the coal industry(1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,
Whereas:
I
(1) By letter of 6 March 2001, France notified the Commission, in accordance with Article 9(1) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, of the financial aid it proposes to grant to the coal industry for 2001.
(2) In accordance with Decision No 3632/93/ECSC and having regard to the information sent by France, the Commission is required to take a decision on the following financial aid:
- aid for the reduction of activity amounting to FRF 2090 million to cover operating losses for 2001,
- aid for the reduction of activity amounting to FRF 210 million. This aid is intended to cover the interest due for 2001 on the part of the loan issue floated by Charbonnages de France in 1997, 1998 and 1999 to cover the balance of the losses for those years which are not covered by direct subsidies and capital injections,
- aid to cover exceptional losses for 2001 amounting to FRF 4213 million.
(3) The financial measures envisaged by France for its coal industry are covered by Article 1 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC and must therefore be approved by the Commission in accordance with Article 9(4), which refers in particular to the general objectives and criteria laid down in Article 2 and the specific criteria set out in Articles 4 and 5 of the Decision. In its assessment, the Commission checks, in accordance with Article 9(6) of the Decision, whether the measures are in conformity with the plans for the reduction of activity which were approved by the Commission in its Decision 95/465/ECSC(2).
II
(4) The sum of FRF 2090 million which France is proposing to grant to the coal industry under Article 4 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC is intended to cover the difference between the production cost and the selling price of coal freely agreed between the Contracting Parties in the light of the prevailing conditions on the world market for coal of similar quality from third countries.
(5) This aid forms part of the plan for the reduction of activity by the company, which plans to cease all mining activities by 2005. Coal production was cut from 4,9 million tce(3) in 1997 to 2,9 million tce in 2000 and should be cut further to around 2 million tce in 2001, a new reduction of about 30 % in one year. As regards personnel employed, the number of miners employed was reduced from 5000 in 1997 to 3400 in 2000, and should decrease to 2800 during 2001. Having regard to the exceptional social and regional consequences derived from the reduction of activity in the coal industry, the French Government has decided, in agreement with the social partners, to stagger the closures up until 2005.
(6) The Commission considers that the sum of aid which settled at FRF 806 per tce in 2000, should amount to FRF 1033 per tce in 2001. Following significant reductions in production during the last few years, this very reduced volume of production makes it no longer possible to optimise production costs which rose from FRF 1103 per tce in 2000 to FRF 1361 per tce in 2001.
(7) In accordance with Article 3(1), first indent, of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, the Commission checked that the aid notified per tonne does not exceed the difference between production costs and foreseeable revenue for 2001.
(8) In accordance with Article 2(1), second indent, of the Decision, this aid helps to resolve the social and regional problems created by total or partial reductions in the activity of production units. Furthermore, the Commission has checked that the aid meets the requirement of Article 4(2) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC.
(9) On the basis of the information provided by France, it seems that, in accordance with Article 3(1), third indent, of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, the amount of operating aid per tonne may not cause delivered prices for Community coal to be lower than those of coal of a similar quality from third countries.
(10) Except for the sum of FRF 10 million, on the basis of the information provided by France, the aid proposed for 2001 is compatible with the objectives of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC and the proper functioning of the common market. The Commission will decide on the balance of FRF 10 million at a later date, in particular in the light of France's replies to the questions in the Commission's letter of formal notice of 9 February 1999, in the context of complaint No 97/4717 of 26 August 1997 against Charbonnages de France, which had been lodged by five French companies, including Thion et Cie.
(11) This Decision is also without prejudice to the Decision which the Commission will be required to take following consideration of the complaints against Charbonnages de France, in particular Cokes de Drocourt SA, in the context of the coke market.
III
(12) The sum of FRF 210 million which France is planning to grant to the coal industry under Article 4 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC is intended to cover the interest due for 2001 on the part of the loan issue floated by Charbonnages de France in 1997, 1998 and 1999, to cover the balance of the operating losses for those years not covered by direct subsidies and capital injections.
(13) In its Decision 2001/85/ECSC(4) authorising France to grant aid to the coal industry for 1997, 1998 and 1999, the Commission considered that the part of the loans covering the balance of the operating losses for those years was aid within the meaning of Article 1 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC. The interest due for 2001 is accessory to the part of the loans covering the balance of the operating losses for 1997, 1998 and 1999; it must therefore be regarded as aid under Article 1 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC in the same way as the principal sum.
(14) This aid forms part of the plan for the reduction of activity by the company, which plans to cease all mining activity by 2005. The Commission has checked that the aid notified does not exceed the costs for 2001 for the part of the loans covering the balance of the operating costs for 1997, 1998 and 1999. The Commission therefore believes that the aid notified fulfils the requirements laid down in Article 3(1) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC.
(15) In accordance with Article 2(1), second indent, this aid helps to solve the social and regional problems created by total or partial reductions in the activity of production units.
(16) In the light of the above and on the basis of information provided by France, the aid proposed for the year 2001 is compatible with the objectives of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC and with the proper functioning of the common market.
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(17) The aid amounting to FRF 4213 million that France proposes to grant to its coal industry is intended to cover the exceptional costs due to modernisation, rationalisation and restructuring of the coal industry which are not related to the current production (inherited liabilities).
(18) In accordance with Article 5 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, this aid covers costs which are expressly referred to in the Annex to the Decision, namely:
- FRF 1021 million towards the cost of paying social welfare benefits resulting from the pensioning-off of workers before they reach statutory retirement age,
- FRF 91 million as other exceptional expenditure on workers losing their jobs as a result of restructuring and rationalisation,
- FRF 84 million towards residual costs resulting from administrative, legal or tax provisions,
- FRF 382 million towards additional work resulting from restructuring,
- FRF 10 million towards mining damage attributable to pits previously in service,
- FRF 1 million towards exceptional intrinsic depreciation resulting from the restructuring of the industry,
- FRF 2624 million towards the increase in contributions, outside the statutory system, to cover social security costs as a result of the drop, following restructuring, in the number of contributors. This aid mainly covers benefits for former miners, and in particular benefits granted in addition to statutory retirements. Due to the continuous drop in coal mining in France, the number of miners receiving these benefits tends to remain stable, meaning that the sum of these benefits has also remained stable in relation to previous years.
(19) In accordance with Article 5(1) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, this aid may be regarded as compatible with the common market if the sum does not exceed the costs arising from or having arisen from the modernisation, rationalisation and restructuring of the coal industry which are not related to current production. Having checked the data communicated, the Commission concludes that this requirement has been fulfilled. In the light of the above and on the basis of information provided by France, the aid proposed for the year 2001 is compatible with the objectives of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC and the proper functioning of the common market.
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(20) In accordance with Article 3(1), second indent, and Article 9(2) and (3) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, the Commission has to check that the aid authorised for the current production is only for the purposes stipulated in Article 4 of the Decision. To this end, France shall communicate the amounts of aid effectively paid during 2001 and shall declare any corrections made to the amounts originally notified, no later than 30 September 2002. Any information required to check that the criteria laid down in Article 4 have been respected shall be provided along with this annual breakdown.
(21) In accordance with Article 2(2) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, the aid must be entered by France in the national, regional or local public budgets or channelled through strictly equivalent mechanisms.
(22) France will take care to ensure that aid does not distort competition or produce discrimination between coal producers or between coal buyers and users in the Community,
France is authorised to apply the following measures in favour of its coal industry for 2001:
(a) aid for the reduction of activity, amounting to FRF 2080 million, intended to cover operating losses for 2001. The Commission will take a decision on a balance of FRF 10 million at a later date;
(b) aid for the reduction of activity, amounting to FRF 210 million, intended to cover the interest due for 2001 on the part of the loan issue floated by Charbonnages de France in 1997, 1998 and 1999 to cover the balance of operating losses for those years not covered by direct subsidies and capital injections;
(c) aid to cover exceptional costs for 2001, amounting to FRF 4213 million.
France will ensure that the aid granted is only used for the purposes stipulated in the Article and that any unused, overestimated or misused expenditure in relation to any items referred to in this Decision is repaid to France.
France shall communicate the amounts of aid actually paid during 2001, without prejudice to its obligations under Article 9(1), (2) and (3) of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, no later than 30 September 2002.
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31988R1270 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1270/88 of 6 May 1988 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on gauze and articles of gauze falling within CN code 3005, originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87 apply
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1270/88
of 6 May 1988
re-establishing the levying of customs duties on gauze and articles of gauze falling within CN code 3005, originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87 apply
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87 of 17 November 1987 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1988 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex I;
Whereas, as provided for in Article 14 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;
Whereas, in the case of gauze and articles of gauze falling within CN code 3005, the individual ceiling was fixed at 1 400 000 ECU; whereas, on 2 May 1988, imports of these products into the Community originating in China reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against China,
As from 14 May 1988, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3635/87 shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in China:
1.2.3 // // // // Order No // CN code // Description // // // // 10.0395 // 3005 90 31 // Gauze and articles of gauze // // //
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
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32005R0157 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 157/2005 of 31 January 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
| 1.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 28/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 157/2005
of 31 January 2005
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.
(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February 2005.
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31970R0059 | Regulation (EEC) No 59/70 of the Commission of 14 January 1970 on the non-fixing of additional amounts for eggs in shell imported from Romania
| REGULATION (EEC) No 59/70 OF THE COMMISSION of 14 January 1970 on the non-fixing of additional amounts for eggs in shell imported from Romania
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;
Having regard to Council Regulation No 122/67/EEC (1) of 13 June 1967 on the common organisation of the market in eggs, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 830/68, (2) and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof;
Having regard to Commission Regulation No 163/67/EEC (3) of 26 June 1967 on fixing the additional amount for imports of poultry-farming products from third countries, and in particular Article 4 thereof;
Whereas, where the free-at-frontier offer price for a product falls below the sluice-gate price, the levy on that product must be increased by an additional amount equal to the difference between the sluice-gate price and the offer price;
Whereas the levy is not, however, increased by this additional amount as regards third countries which are prepared and in a position to guarantee that the price for imports into the Community of products originating in and coming from their territory will not be lower than the sluice-gate price and that any deflection of trade will be avoided;
Whereas, by letter dated 5 November 1969, the competent authorities of the Socialist Republic of Romania stated that they were prepared to give such guarantee for exports to the Community of fresh or preserved poultry eggs in shell, other than eggs for hatching ; whereas they will ensure that such exports are made only by the State foreign trade agency Romagricola ; whereas they will ensure also that deliveries of the above-mentioned products are not made at free-at-Community-frontier prices lower than the sluice-gate price valid on the day of customs clearance ; whereas, to that end, they will see to it in particular that the State foreign trade agency Romagricola does not take any action which might indirectly bring about prices lower than the sluicegate prices, such as taking over marketing or transport costs, granting rebates, resorting to linked transactions or any other action having similar effect;
Whereas the competent authorities of the Socialist Republic of Romania have, furthermore, stated that they are prepared to communicate regularly to the Commission, through the State foreign trade agency Romagricola, details of exports of eggs to the Community and to enable the Commission to exercise continuous supervision of the effectiveness of the measures they have taken;
Whereas questions affecting observance of the guarantee given have been discussed in detail with representatives of the Socialist Republic of Romania ; whereas, following these discussions, it may be assumed that the Socialist Republic of Romania is in a position to abide by its guarantee ; whereas, consequently, there is no need to levy an additional amount on imports of the above-mentioned products originating in and coming from the Socialist Republic of Romania;
Whereas the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs has not delivered an Opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman;
The levies fixed in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation No 122/67/EEC shall not be increased by an additional amount in respect of imports of (1)OJ No 117, 19.6.1967, p. 2293/67. (2)OJ No L 151, 30.6.1968, p. 23. (3)OJ No 129, 28.6.1967, p. 2577/67.
poultry eggs in shell, fresh or preserved, other than eggs for hatching, falling within sub-heading No 04.05 A I (b) of the Common Customs Tariff, originating in and coming from the Socialist Republic of Romania.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
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31985D0039 | 85/39/EEC: Commission Decision of 14 December 1984 amending Council Decision 82/736/EEC as regards the list of establishments in Sweden approved for the purposes of importing fresh meat into the Community
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 14 December 1984
amending Council Decision 82/736/EEC as regards the list of establishments in Sweden approved for the purposes of importing fresh meat into the Community
(85/39/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof,
Whereas a list of establishments in Sweden, approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh meat into the Community, was drawn up initially by Council Decision 82/736/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 84/574/EEC (4);
Whereas a routine inspection under Article 5 of Directive 72/462/EEC and Article 3 (1) of Commission Decision 83/196/EEC of 8 April 1983 concerning on-the-spot inspections to be carried out in respect of the importation of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat from non-member countries (5) has revealed that the level of hygiene of certain establishments has altered since the last inspection;
Whereas the list of establishments should, therefore, be amended;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The Annex to Decision 82/736/EEC is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32006R0102 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 102/2006 of 20 January 2006 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
| 21.1.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 17/4
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 102/2006
of 20 January 2006
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.
(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 January 2006.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32012R0397 | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 397/2012 of 8 May 2012 fixing allocation coefficient, rejecting further applications and closing the period for submitting applications for available additional quantities of out-of-quota sugar to be sold on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing year 2011/2012
| 9.5.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 123/35
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 397/2012
of 8 May 2012
fixing allocation coefficient, rejecting further applications and closing the period for submitting applications for available additional quantities of out-of-quota sugar to be sold on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing year 2011/2012
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 of 27 April 2012 laying down necessary measures as regards the release of additional quantities of out-of-quota sugar and isoglucose on the Union market at reduced surplus levy during marketing 2011/2012 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The quantities covered by certificate applications for out-of-quota sugar submitted from 1 May 2012 to 2 May 2012 and notified to the Commission on 4 May 2012 exceed the limit set in Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012.
(2) Therefore, in accordance with Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 it is necessary to fix an allocation coefficient, which the Member States shall apply to the quantities covered by each notified certificate application, reject the applications which have not yet been notified and close the period for submitting the applications.
(3) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
The quantities for which certificates applications for out-of-quota sugar have been submitted in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 from 1 May 2012 to 2 May 2012 and notified to the Commission on 4 May 2012 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 22,007274 %.
Applications for certificates for out-of-quota sugar submitted from 3 May 2012 to 9 May 2012 in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 are hereby rejected.
The period for submitting applications for certificates for out-of-quota sugar in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 367/2012 is closed as from 9 May 2012.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31995R0583 | COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 583/95 of 16 March 1995 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 256/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements applicable to the importation into the Community of sheepmeat and goatmeat products originating in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia up to 30 June 1995
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 583/95 of 16 March 1995 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 256/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements applicable to the importation into the Community of sheepmeat and goatmeat products originating in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia up to 30 June 1995
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3125/92 of 26 October 1992 on the arrangements applicable to the importation into the Community of sheepmeat and goatmeat products originating in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 256/95 (2) lays down, in particular, a timetable for the issue of import licences;
Whereas, given the pattern of production in the Republics concerned, the traditional periods for the export of sheepmeat and goatmeat products to the Community and the traditional quantities concerned, it is appropriate to alter the timetable for the issue of the said import licences for the second quarter of 1995;
Whereas, in order to ensure the satisfactory and efficient administration of the import arrangements, provisions should be made for this Regulation to take immediate effect;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,
By way of derogation from the timing referred to in Article 2 (1) and Article 5 (1), (2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 256/95 the following provisions shall apply for the second quarter of 1995:
- applications for import licences shall be submitted to the competent authorities of each Member State at the latest on 22 March 1995,
- applications for import licences broken down by product and country of origin shall be forwarded by the Member States to the Commission at the latest on 27 March 1995,
- licences shall be issued by 31 March 1995 at the latest.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32012D0686 | Council Decision 2012/686/CFSP of 6 November 2012 amending Decision 2012/333/CFSP updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism
| 7.11.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 307/80
COUNCIL DECISION 2012/686/CFSP
of 6 November 2012
amending Decision 2012/333/CFSP updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (1).
(2) On 25 June 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/333/CFSP (2).
(3) The Council has determined that there are no longer grounds for keeping one person on the list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply.
(4) The list of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply should be updated accordingly,
The person listed in Annex to this Decision shall be removed from the list of persons, groups and entities set out in the Annex to Decision 2012/333/CFSP.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
31995D0568 | 95/568/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances
| 30.12.1995 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 324/10
COUNCIL DECISION
of 18 December 1995
concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances
(95/568/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2), and Article 228 (4) thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,
Whereas, on 25 September 1995, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, agreements on the control of precursors and chemical substances with the Member States of the Organization of American States, and as a priority with the Member Countries of the Cartagena Agreement; whereas the Commission, on the basis of this authorization, completed negotiations with the Republic of Colombia on 13 November 1995;
Whereas it is appropriate that the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances should be approved;
Whereas it is appropriate that the Council authorize the Commission, in consultation with a special committee appointed by the Council, to approve modifications on behalf of the Community where the Agreement provides for them to be adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group; whereas, such authorization must be limited to the modification of the Annexes of the Agreement in so far as it concerns substances already covered by Community legislation on precursors and chemical substances,
The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Colombia on precursors and chemical substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement.
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, deposit the instrument provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement (1).
1. The Community shall be represented in the Joint Follow-Up Group provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement by the Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States.
2. The Commission is authorized to approve, on behalf of the Community, modifications to the Annexes to the Agreement adopted by the Joint Follow-Up Group by the procedure laid down in Article 10 of the Agreement.
The Commission shall be assisted in this task by a special committee designated by the Council and charged with establishing a common position.
3. The authorization referred to in paragraph 2 shall be limited to those substances which are already covered by the relevant Community legislation on drugs precursors and chemical substances.
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31984R2677 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2677/84 of 20 September 1984 on transitional measures in readiness for the revaluation of the representative rate for the German mark on 1 January 1985
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2677/84
of 20 September 1984
on transitional measures in readiness for the revaluation of the representative rate for the German mark on 1 January 1985
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 855/84 of 31 March 1984 on the calculation and dismantlement of the monetary compensatory amounts applying to certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 974/71 of 12 May 1971 on certain measures of conjunctural policy to be taken in agriculture following the temporary widening of the margins of fluctuation for the currencies of certain Member States (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 855/84, and in particular Article 6 thereof,
Whereas the modification of the representative rates for the German mark and the Dutch guilder to be undertaken on 1 January 1985 in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 855/84 entails a corresponding fall in buying-in prices expressed in national currency in the Member States concerned; whereas, given this prospect and the present state of the markets, the scale of the monetary alteration in the Federal Republic of Germany threatens to disturb the cereals and sugar markets in particular; whereas appropriate transitional measures should therefore be taken to avoid such disturbances;
Whereas, where cereals are concerned, abnormally high deliveries into intervention before 1 January 1985 may lead to disturbances on the market and a disruption of the intervention system in Germany; whereas a maximum limit should therefore be fixed for the quantity of cereals produced in Germany which may still be sold to the intervention agency of that Member State until 31 December 1984 at buying-in prices converted into national currency on the basis of the representative rate currently in force, the buying-in prices payable in respect of any other quantities offered to the German intervention agency being subject to the new rate; whereas the said limit must be determined on the basis of the quantity - estimated at 2 500 000 tonnes - which would have been offered for intervention in normal circumstances, i.e. by discounting the size of the 1984 harvest and the quantities of common wheat of bread-making quality offered for intervention under Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1810/84 (3); whereas, to be effective, this measure should apply to quantities offered to the German intervention agency from 14 September 1984, the Commission having published on the same date (4) a notice warning interested parties of its intention to introduce such a measure;
Whereas, where sugar is concerned, the application, with effect from 1 January 1985, of a new representative rate for the German mark and therefore of a reduction in the buying-in price for sugar expressed in national currency as from that date in Germany may impel manufacturers to deliver into intervention quantities of sugar normally marketed after that date; whereas a measure identical to that adopted in the cereals sector cannot be applied to sugar owing to the non-existence in practice of deliveries into intervention in normal market circumstances; whereas provision should therefore be made for the application, as from the entry into force of this Regulation, of the new representative rate for the German mark solely in respect of buying-in operations in Germany;
Whereas, under the terms of Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 of 30 June 1981 on the common organization of the markets in the sugar sector (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 606/82 (6), sugar manufacturers are obliged to pay beet producers the minimum prices for A and B sugarbeet; whereas, owing to the modification of the representative rate for the German mark on 1 January 1985, these minimum prices expressed in national currency would, in the ordinary course of events, have to change in Germany on that date; whereas, however, the sugarbeet harvesting and processing season begins in the said Member State in early October and continues until the end of December while the sugar obtained is marketed continuously until the next harvest; whereas, in order to avoid obliging the sugar manufacturers to bear the entire burden resulting from a fall in prices expressed in national currency as from 1 January
1985, the conversion rate used in the calculation of the minimum prices should be adapted for the entire marketing year;
Whereas, in order to ensure fair treatment for sugar manufacturers and sugarbeet producers, an average conversion rate should be used for these minimum prices, which should be obtained by weighting, on the one hand, the old representative rate for a period of three months, during which, with the exception of buying-in operations, the mechanisms of the common organization of the market would remain unchanged and, on the other, the new representative rate for a period of nine months;
Whereas a similar problem arises in Germany as regards potato starch; whereas Article 3 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2742/75 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1026/84 (2), requires manufacturers of this product to pay a minimum price to the producers of the potatoes in question; whereas, by virtue of the Community provisions, the price of potato starch remains in balance with that of starch produced from other sources, particularly maize starch; whereas cereal starch is produced throughout the marketing year while potato starch production is limited to the early months of the year; whereas there is therefore a danger of large quantities of potato starch being placed in storage at the end of 1984, the ensuing fall in value of which, caused by the fall in prices of rival products, would have to be borne entirely by the manufacturers; whereas arrangements should be made whereby this risk is shared fairly between starch manufacturers and potato producers and the minimum Community price referred to above expressed in German marks should be adjusted accordingly for the entire marketing year on the same principle as that applied to the minimum prices for sugarbeet;
Whereas the Management Committee for Cereals and the Management Committee for Sugar have not delivered opinions within the time limits set by their respective chairmen,
1. The German intervention agency shall purchase the quantities of common wheat, barley and rye offered to it during the period 14 September to 31 December 1984 on the following terms:
(a) the buying-in price converted into national currency on the basis of the representative rate valid until 31 December 1984 shall apply to:
- common wheat, barley and rye harvested in Germany, and
- a maximum quantity of 2 500 000 tonnes less any quantities offered to and accepted by the German intervention agency during the period 1 August to 13 September 1984;
(b) the buying-in price converted into national currency on the basis of the representative rate valid with effect from 1 January 1985 shall apply to all the other quantities of common wheat, barley and rye offered to the German intervention agency.
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to quantities of common wheat of bread-making quality bought in by the intervention agency concerned under Regulation (EEC) No 1810/84.
3. The German authorities shall adopt the procedures required for the implementation of this Article by applying, should the quantity referred to in paragraph 1 (a) be exceeded, a pro rata distribution of the quantities offered. They shall, moreover, be free to determine the breakdown of the quantity referred to in paragraph 1 (a) among the cereals concerned as well as by period.
As regards offers of sugar accepted by the German intervention agency as from the day on which this Regulation enters into force, the buying-in prices for white sugar and raw sugar shall be converted into national currency on the basis of the representative rate valid with effect from 1 January 1985.
1. As regards the minimum prices for A and B sugarbeet referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1106/84 (3) to be paid in Germany by sugar manufacturers to sugarbeet producers for the entire 1984/85 marketing year, these shall be converted into national currency at the following rate: 1 ECU = DM 2,41751.
2. As regards the minimum amount of 266,81 ECU referred to in Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2742/75 as a component of the price to be paid in Germany by starch manufacturers to potato producers for the entire 1984/85 marketing year, this amount shall be converted into national currency at the following rate: 1 ECU = DM 2,43063.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0.333333 | 0.333333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32003R2063 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2063/2003 of 24 November 2003 prohibiting fishing for blue whiting by vessels flying the flag of Sweden
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 2063/2003
of 24 November 2003
prohibiting fishing for blue whiting by vessels flying the flag of Sweden
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2341/2002 of 20 December 2002 fixing for 2003 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1754/2003(4), lays down quotas for blue whiting for 2003.
(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.
(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of blue whiting in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC waters) and North Sea (EC waters), by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden have exhausted the quota allocated for 2003. Sweden has prohibited fishing for this stock from 31 October 2003. This date should be adopted in this Regulation also,
Catches of blue whiting in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC waters) and North Sea (EC waters), by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Sweden for 2003.
Fishing for blue whiting in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC waters) and North Sea (EC waters), by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 31 October 2003.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31989L0344 | Council Directive 89/344/EEC of 3 May 1989 amending, for the ninth time, Directive 73/241/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption
| COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 3 May 1989 amending, for the ninth time, Directive 73/241/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption (89/344/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
In cooperation with the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Whereas the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal authorized the Kingdom of Spain to continue to place on its internal market, until 31 December 1987, products of the type 'familiar a la taza' and 'a la taza' under the name of chocolate;
Whereas Directive 73/241/EEC (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession, did not define in Annex I chocolate of this type containing flours and/or starches and intended for consumption after cooking;
Whereas the situation could lead to the prohibition of the sale of this product, which would be undesirable; whereas Directive 73/241/EEC should therefore be amended,
The following is added to Article 14 (2) of Directive 73/241/EEC:
'(g) authorizing the marketing under the name of "chocolate familiar a la taza" and "chocolate a la taza" of chocolate containing flours and/or starches and intended for consumption with milk after cooking, not defined in Annex I;'.
With effect from 1 January 1988, Member States shall, where necessary, amend their national legislation in order to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
This Directive is addressed to the Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32001R1981 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1981/2001 of 10 October 2001 authorising transfers between the quantitative limits of textiles and clothing products originating in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 1981/2001
of 10 October 2001
authorising transfers between the quantitative limits of textiles and clothing products originating in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1809/2001(2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Paragraph 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on arrangements in the area of market access for textiles products, initialled on 31 December 1994 and approved by Council Decision 96/386/EC(3), provides that favourable consideration shall be given to certain requests for so-called "exceptional flexibility" by Pakistan.
(2) The Islamic Republic of Pakistan submitted a request for transfers between different textile and clothing products on 27 August 2001.
(3) The transfers requested by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan fall within the limits of the flexibility provisions referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 and set out in Annex VIII thereto.
(4) It is, therefore, appropriate to grant the request.
(5) It is desirable for this Regulation to enter into force on the day after its publication in order to allow operators to benefit from it as soon as possible.
(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee,
Transfers between the quantitative limits for textile goods originating in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan fixed by the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on arrangements in the area of market access for textiles products are authorised for the quota year 2001 in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
32004R2208 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2208/2004 of 21 December 2004 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export to certain third countries of wholly milled and medium and long grain A rice issued in Regulation (EC) No 2031/2004
| 22.12.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 374/48
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2208/2004
of 21 December 2004
concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export to certain third countries of wholly milled and medium and long grain A rice issued in Regulation (EC) No 2031/2004
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 14(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2031/2004 (2).
(2) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3), allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 26(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award.
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 14(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003, a maximum refund should not be fixed.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 13 to 16 December 2004 in response to the invitation to tender for the export refund on wholly milled rand, medium and long grain A rice to certain third European countries issued in Regulation (EC) No 2031/2004.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 December 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31996R2011 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2011/96 of 21 October 1996 fixing the intervention price of olive oil for the 1996/97 marketing year at a reduced level to take account of the overrun of the maximum guaranteed quantity during the 1994/95 and 1995/96 marketing years
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2011/96 of 21 October 1996 fixing the intervention price of olive oil for the 1996/97 marketing year at a reduced level to take account of the overrun of the maximum guaranteed quantity during the 1994/95 and 1995/96 marketing years
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1581/96 (2), and in particular Article 4a thereof,
Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1583/96 (3) fixes, for the 1996/97 marketing year, the intervention price for olive oil;
Whereas Article 4a of Regulation No 136/66/EEC extends the system of maximum guaranteed quantities to the intervention price for olive oil; whereas, for the 1994/95 marketing year, for which the maximum guaranteed quantity was fixed at 1 350 000 tonnes, the estimated production of olive oil was fixed at 1 408 023 tonnes, while final production for the same marketing year was established as 1 463 228 tonnes; whereas, pursuant to the second indent of the abovementioned Article 4a, the intervention price for the 1996/97 marketing year should be reduced in proportion to the difference between the extents to which the final and estimated production in the 1994/95 marketing year exceeded the abovementioned maximum guaranteed quantity;
Whereas, for the 1995/96 marketing year, for which the maximum guaranteed quantity is fixed at 1 350 000 tonnes, estimated olive oil production is fixed at 1 417 200 tonnes; whereas, pursuant to the abovementioned Article 4a, the intervention price for the 1996/97 marketing year should be reduced in proportion to the extent that estimated production for the 1995/96 marketing year exceeds the abovementioned maximum guaranteed quantity;
Whereas, however, such reductions may not exeed 3 %;
Whereas the intervention price fixed for the 1996/97 marketing year by Regulation (EC) No 1583/96 must therefore be reduced by 3 %,
The intervention price for olive oil for the 1996/97 marketing year shall be ECU 180,58/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 November 1996.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
32015R0406 | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/406 of 11 March 2015 approving Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A as an active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 18 Text with EEA relevance
| 12.3.2015 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 67/12
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/406
of 11 March 2015
approving Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A as an active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 18
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 89(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 (2) establishes a list of active substances to be evaluated with a view to their possible approval for use in biocidal products or inclusion into Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. That list includes Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14.
(2) Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14 has been evaluated in accordance with Article 90(2) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 for use in biocidal products for product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as defined in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
(3) The data submitted for the purpose of the evaluation allowed conclusions to be drawn only regarding a certain form of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, i.e. Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A. The evaluation did not allow conclusions to be drawn regarding any other substance complying with the definition of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14 in the abovementioned list of active substances in Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014. Therefore, only Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A should be covered by this approval.
(4) Italy was designated as evaluating competent authority and submitted an assessment report, together with its recommendations, to the Commission on 12 June 2009 in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 6 of Article 14 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 (3).
(5) The opinion of the European Chemicals Agency was formulated on 19 June 2014 by the Biocidal Product Committee, having regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority.
(6) According to that opinion, biocidal products used for product-type 18 and containing Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) provided that certain specifications and conditions relating to its use are satisfied.
(7) It is therefore appropriate to approve Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A for use in biocidal products for product-type 18 subject to compliance with certain specifications and conditions.
(8) Since the evaluations did not address nanomaterials, the approval should not cover such materials in accordance with Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
(9) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is approved, in order to permit interested parties to take the preparatory measures necessary to meet the new requirements.
(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis serotype H14, strain SA3A shall be approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 18, subject to the specifications and conditions set out in the Annex.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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31983D0130 | 83/130/EEC: Commission Decision of 16 February 1983 on aid granted by the Belgian Government to a firm manufacturing ceramic sanitary ware (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 16 February 1983
on aid granted by the Belgian Government to a firm manufacturing ceramic sanitary ware
(Only the Dutch and French texts are authentic)
(83/130/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing he European Economic Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 93 (2) thereof,
Having given notice to the parties concerned to submit their comments as provided for in the said Article 93, and having regard to those comments,
Whereas:
The Belgian Government, through one of its regional agencies has decided to assist a ceramic sanitary ware firm located in La Louvière. The aid is in the form of the acquisition of a Bfrs 475 million holding in the firm's capital by a public regional holding company.
The Commission, having learned that the aid was being granted, reminded the Belgian Government by telexes dated 8 April and 17 June 1982 of its obligations under Article 93 (3) of the EEC Treaty, which requires prior notification of aid measures. No answer was received.
On 14 September 1982 the Commission, finding the Belgian Government had granted the aid without complying with the procedure laid down in Article 93 (3) of the EEC Treaty, decided to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 93 (2). The Commission gave the Belgian Government notice to submit its comments by 23 October 1982.
By letter dated 19 November 1982, the Belgian Government confirmed that the aid decision had been taken on 3 August 1981. It also stressed that the purpose of the aid was to help reconstitute the firm's capital and reserves, so that it could continue its activities while a restructuring plan for the industry was being formulated. Pending the implementation of this plan, measures had already been taken to rationalize the firm's production, with a consequent loss of 200 jobs.
In the course of the consultations of the other parties concerned, the Governments of our Member States and three trade associations in the ceramic sanitary ware industry told the Commission that they shared its concern over the proposed aid. A Dutch firm also stressed the serious distortions of competition which would result from the aid granted by the Belgian Government.
The aid in this case is such as to affect trade between Member States and to distort or threaten to distort competition within the meaning of Article 92 (1) of the EEC Treaty by favouring the undertaking concerned and the production of ceramic sanitary ware and tableware.
A substantial proportion of the firm's output is exported to other Member States and consequently trade between Member States is affected by the aid granted by the Belgian Government.
The prohibition on State aid laid down in Article 92 (1) of the EEC Treaty applies to injections of capital both by the central government itself and by other public agencies under the central government's authority.
In this instance, the firm's financial situation and the over-capacity in the ceramic industry, in particular the branch producing sanitary ware, constituted handicaps indicating that the firm would probably have been unable to raise on the private capital markets the funds essential to its survival. The firm in question has been making substantial losses for several years: Bfrs 133,6 million in 1979, Bfrs 242,8 million in 1980 and Bfrs 302,3 million in 1981, which is equivalent to 23, 39 and 45 % of turnover for those same years. Further, in the period 1979 to 1982, amounts owed for social security increased from Bfrs 120,8 million in 1979 to Bfrs 221 million in 1982.
In these circumstances, the acquisition of a holding of Bfrs 475 million in a firm with capital and reserves equivalent to Bfrs 25,4 million on 1 January 1981 constitutes aid within the meaning of Article 92 (1) of the EEC Treaty.
The purpose of the aid is to permit the maintenance of production capacity and this is likely to strike a particularly grave blow at conditions of competition since free market conditions would normally require the closure of the firm in question so that, in a situation in which the industry is faced with over-capacity, more efficient competitors could expand.
Article 92 (1) states that aid fulfilling the criteria set out therein is incompatible with the common market. Exemptions from this incompatibility are permitted by Article 92 (3), which specifies objectives to be pursued in the Community interest, and not that of the individual recipient. The exemption clauses must be strictly construed in the examination both of regional or industry schemes and of individual cases of application of general aid systems; in particular, exemptions may be granted only when the Commission can establish that this will contribute to the attainment of one of the objectives specified, which the recipients would not secure by their own actions under normal market conditions alone.
To grant an exemption where there is no compensatory justification of this kind would be to allow trade between Member States to be affected and competition to be distorted without any benefit in terms of the Community interest, while accepting that undue advantages accrue to some Member States.
When applying the principles set out above in its examination of cases of aid, the Commission must be satisfied that there is a specific compensatory justification forthcoming from the particular recipient: the grant of aid must be required to promote the attainment of one of the objectives set out in Article 92 (3) of the EEC Treaty. Where this cannot be shown it is clear that the aid does not contribute to the attainment of the objectives specified in the exemption clauses but serves to increase the financial strength of the undertaking in question.
In the present case there is no such compensatory justification forthcoming from the undertaking receiving the aid.
The Belgian Government has not been able to show, nor has the Commission found any evidence to establish, that the proposed aid satisfies one of the tests for exemption in Article 92 (3) of the EEC Treaty.
As regards the exemptions permitted by Article 92 (3) (a) and (c) of the EEC Treaty, for aid to promote or facilitate the development of certain areas, the La Louvière area is not one 'where the standard of living is abnormally low or where there is serious underemployment' within the meaning of subparagraph (a); as regards the exemption permitted by subparagraph (c), the aid would not 'facilitate the development of . . . certain economic areas' within the meaning of that provision.
As regards the exemptions permitted by Article 92 (3) (b) of the EEC Treaty, there is nothing in the measure to qualify it as a 'project of common European interest' or as one designed 'to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State', the furtherance of which justifies exemption under Article 92 (3) (b) from the prohibition of aids laid down by Article 92 (1). Belgium belongs to the central regions of the Community, whose social and economic problems are not the most serious in the Community, yet where the danger of an escalation of State aid is most immediate and where any State aid is most likely to affect trade between Member States. Available social and economic data on Belgium do not suggest that there is a serious disturbance in the economy of the kind referred to by the Treaty. The Belgian Government's measure was not intended to remedy such a disturbance.
Lastly, as regards the exemptions permitted by Article 92 (3) (c) of the EEC Treaty, for 'aid to facilitate the development of certain economic activities', developments in the ceramic sanitary ware industry show that, particularly in view of the overcapacity in the Community, to maintain production capacity through the grant of State aid would not be in the common interest,
The aid granted by the Belgian Government to a firm manufacturing ceramic sanitary ware is incompatible with the common market within the meaning of Article 92 of the EEC Treaty, and must therefore be withdrawn.
Belgium shall inform the Commission within three months of the date of notification of this Decision of the measures it has taken to comply therewith.
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31998R1721 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1721/98 of 31 July 1998 fixing the reduction coefficients for the determination of the quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B from the tariff quota for 1998 (Text with EEA relevance)
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1721/98 of 31 July 1998 fixing the reduction coefficients for the determination of the quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B from the tariff quota for 1998 (Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), the Commission, depending on the annual tariff quota and the total reference quantities of operators determined pursuant to Articles 3 and following of that Regulation, is to fix, where appropriate, a single reduction coefficient for each category of operators to be applied to operators' reference quantities to determine the quantity to be allocated to each for the year in question;
Whereas, pending the adaptation of the volume of the tariff quota as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and the results of additional verifications concerning certain information communicated by Member States, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2071/97 (5), for the purposes of implementing Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, provisionally fixes the reduction coefficients to be applied to the reference quantity of each operator in categories A and B, on the basis of a tariff quota volume of 2 200 000 tonnes for 1998;
Whereas the volume of the tariff quota was subsequently fixed at 2 553 000 tonnes for 1998 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1645/98 (6); whereas, however, the special quantity of 16 500 tonnes reserved for cases of extreme hardship must not be taken into account for the calculation of the reduction coefficients in question;
Whereas, on that basis and taking account of the additional verifications carried out since the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 2071/97, the new coefficients for 1998 should be determined; whereas, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EC) No 2071/97 should be repealed;
Whereas the provisions of this Regulation must enter into force immediately, given the time limits laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;
Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,
The quantity to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B in respect of the period 1 January to 31 December 1998 within the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be calculated by applying to the operator's reference quantity, determined in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the following single reduction coefficients:
- for each category A operator: 0,860438,
- for each category B operator: 0,527418.
Regulation (EC) No 2071/97 is hereby repealed.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
32011D0329 | 2011/329/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 1 June 2011 concerning the non-inclusion of dicloran in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (notified under document C(2011) 3731) Text with EEA relevance
| 11.6.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 153/194
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 1 June 2011
concerning the non-inclusion of dicloran in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC
(notified under document C(2011) 3731)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2011/329/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the second and third stages of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list included dicloran.
(2) In accordance with Article 11f of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 and Article 12(1)(a) and Article 12(2)(b) of that Regulation, Commission Decision 2008/744/EC of 18 September 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of dicloran in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (4) was adopted.
(3) The original notifier (hereinafter ‘the applicant’) submitted a new application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC requesting the accelerated procedure to be applied, as provided for in Articles 14 to 19 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (5).
(4) The application was submitted to Spain, which had been designated rapporteur Member State by Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. The time period for the accelerated procedure was respected. The specification of the active substance and the supported uses are the same as were the subject of Decision 2008/744/EC. That application also complies with the remaining substantive and procedural requirements of Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008.
(5) Spain evaluated the additional data submitted by the applicant and prepared an additional report. It communicated that report to the European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter ‘the Authority’) and to the Commission on 6 October 2009. The Authority communicated the additional report to the other Member States and the applicant for comments and forwarded the comments it had received to the Commission. In accordance with Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 and at the request of the Commission, the Authority presented its conclusion on dicloran to the Commission on 21 July 2010 (6). The draft assessment report, the additional report and the conclusion of the Authority were reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and the Animal Health and finalised on 5 May 2011 in the format of the Commission review report for dicloran.
(6) The additional report by the rapporteur Member State and the conclusion by the Authority concentrate on the concerns that lead to the non-inclusion; in particular, there was a concern with regard to worker exposure. More concerns were identified in the review report for dicloran.
(7) Additional information was submitted by the applicant, in particular as regards the specification of the technical material, the equivalence of the test materials used in the toxicity studies and the technical material; as commercially manufactured, the mammalian toxicity, the operator and worker exposure and the degradation pathways.
(8) However, the additional information provided by the applicant did not permit to eliminate all of the specific concerns arising in respect of dicloran.
(9) In particular, there were the following concerns. It was not demonstrated that the specification of the technical material, as commercially manufactured, is equivalent with those of the test materials used in the toxicological and ecotoxicological studies. The data available were insufficient to conclude on the toxicological relevance of two impurities present in the technical material, for confidentiality reasons referred to as impurities 3 and 4. Harmful effects on human health were identified. In particular, worker exposure was found to exceed 100 % of the acceptable operator exposure level (AOEL). The consumer risk assessment could not be finalised due to unknown amounts of residues in succeeding crops. Information on risks to aquatic organisms from unidentified degradation products of the aqueous photolysis and to non target soil macro-organisms was not sufficient.
(10) The Commission invited the applicant to submit its comments on the conclusion by the Authority. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 21(1) to Regulation (EC) No 33/2008, the Commission invited the applicant to submit comments on the draft review report. The applicant submitted its comments, which have been carefully examined.
(11) However, despite the arguments put forward by the applicant, the concerns identified could not be eliminated, and assessments made on the basis of the information submitted and evaluated during the expert meetings of the Authority have not demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing dicloran satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.
(12) Dicloran should therefore not be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.
(13) In the interest of clarity, Decision 2008/744/EC should be repealed.
(14) This Decision does not prejudice the submission of a further application for dicloran pursuant to Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008.
(15) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
Dicloran shall not be included as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.
Decision 2008/744/EC is repealed.
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31987R2622 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2622/87 of 31 August 1987 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on footwear with outer soles of other materials, falling within heading 64.04, originating in South Korea to which the tariff preferences set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 apply
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2622/87
of 31 August 1987
re-establishing the levying of customs duties on footwear with outer soles of other materials, falling within heading 64.04, originating in South Korea to which the tariff preferences set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 apply
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 of 16 December 1986 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1987 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex I;
Whereas, as provided for in Article 13 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be reintroduced;
Whereas, in the case of footwear with outer soles of other materials, falling within heading 64.04, the individual ceiling was fixed at 3 285 000 ECU; whereas, on 18 August 1987, imports of these products into the Community originating in South Korea reached the celling in question after being charged thereagainst;
Whereas, it is appropriate to reintroduce the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against South Korea,
Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against South Korea,
As from 4 September 1987, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in South Korea:
1.2.3 // // // // Order No // CCT heading No and NIMEXE-code // Description // // // // 10.0690 // 64.04 (*) (64.04-all numbers) // Footwear with outer soles of other materials // // //
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
31993D0031 | 93/31/EEC: Commission Decision of 16 December 1992 amending Decision 89/380/EEC authorizing certain Member States provisionally to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 77/93/EEC, in respect of plants of Pinus L. originating in Japan
| COMMISSION DECISION of 16 December 1992 amending Decision 89/380/EEC authorizing certain Member States provisionally to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 77/93/EEC, in respect of plants of Pinus L. originating in Japan
(93/31/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 92/103/EEC (2), and in particular Article 14 (3) thereof,
Having regard to the requests made by the Member States concerned,
Whereas, under the provisions of Directive 77/93/EEC, plants of Pinus L., other than fruit and seeds, originating in non-European countries, may in principle not be introduced into the Community;
Whereas by Decision 89/380/EEC (3) the Commission authorized a derogation under special technical conditions in respect of Pinus plants of the bonsai type, originating in Japan;
Whereas that Decision stipulated that the authorization shall expire on 31 December 1992;
Whereas the provisions laid down in the Annexes to Directive 77/93/EEC have been subjected to a review taking into account a pest risk assessment to adapt the relevant provisions to the single market concept;
Whereas that pest risk assessment has been the basis for an amendment and revision of the relevant provisions of the said Directive;
Whereas, however, according to the provisions of Council Directive 91/683/EEC (4) Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with Directive 91/683/EEC six months after the revisions of Annexes I to V to Directive 77/93/EEC;
Whereas it appears that the revision has been delayed;
Whereas the authorization is applicable without prejudice to the abolition of the intra-Community border controls from 1 January 1993;
Whereas the circumstances justifying the authorization still obtain;
Whereas the authorization should therefore be extended for a further period;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,
Decision 89/380/EEC is hereby amended as follows:
1. in Article 1 (2) (g), '89/380/EEC' is replaced by '93/31/EEC';
2. in Article 4, the words 'expire on 31 December 1992' are replaced by 'apply for a period expiring on the deadline for implementation into national legislation of the modifications to Directive 77/93/EEC as referred to in Article 3 (1) to Directive 91/683/EEC, this being the last date of entry into the Community.'
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Portugal and the United Kingdom. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31988R1620 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1620/88 of 10 June 1988 re-establishing the levying of customs duties applicable to third countries on certain products originating in Yugoslavia
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1620/88
of 10 June 1988
re-establishing the levying of customs duties applicable to third countries on certain products originating in Yugoslavia
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Cooperation Agreement betwen the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1), and in particular Protocol 1 thereto,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4186/87 of 21 December 1987 establishing ceilings and Community supervision for imports of certain products originating in Yugoslavia (1988) (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,
Whereas the abovementioned Protocol 1 and Article 15 of the Cooperation Agreement provide that the products listed in Article 1 hereto are imported exempt of customs duty into the Community, subject to the annual ceiling of 1 786 tonnes, above which the customs duties applicable to third countries may be re-established;
Whereas imports into the Community of those products, originating in Yugoslavia, have reached that ceiling; whereas the situation on the Community market requires that customs duties applicable to third countries on the products in question be re-established,
From 14 June to 31 December 1988, the levying of customs duties applicable to third countries shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Yugoslavia:
1.2.3 // // // // Order No // CN code // Description // // // // 01.0190 // 7604 // Aluminium bars, rods and profiles, excluding code 7604 21 00 // // //
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32001D0228 | 2001/228/EC: Council Decision of 12 March 2001 authorising the Netherlands, in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by taxis in 2000
| Council Decision
of 12 March 2001
authorising the Netherlands, in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by taxis in 2000
(2001/228/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce further exemptions or reductions for specific policy considerations.
(2) The Netherlands has asked to be authorised to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by taxis in the course of 2000. A degressive refund, not exceeding NLG 0,14 per litre of diesel, is planned for all taxis operating in the Netherlands.
(3) The measure complies with the minimum rate of excise duty referred to in Article 5 of Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(2).
(4) The refund falls short of the increase in retail fuel prices. The measure is therefore proportionate.
(5) The Commission and all the Member States consider that the application of a differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by taxis in 2000 will not cause distortions of competition or hinder the operation of the single market. Being confined to taxis, whose activity is by definition local, the derogation does not affect intra-Community trade.
(6) The above information has been communicated to the other Member States,
1. In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Netherlands is authorised to apply a degressive differentiated rate of excise duty, not exceeding NLG 0,14 per litre, on diesel fuel consumed by taxis in the period 1 January to 31 December 2000.
2. The differentiated rate must comply with the terms of Directive 92/82/EEC and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Article 5 thereof.
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2000.
This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
31998R0999 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 999/98 of 12 May 1998 establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 999/98 of 12 May 1998 establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 82/97 (2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 75/98 (4), and in particular Article 173 (1) thereof,
Whereas Articles 173 to 177 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provide that the Commission shall periodically establish unit values for the products referred to in the classification in Annex 26 to that Regulation;
Whereas the result of applying the rules and criteria laid down in the abovementioned Articles to the elements communicated to the Commission in accordance with Article 173 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 is that unit values set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be established in regard to the products in question,
The unit values provided for in Article 173 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 are hereby established as set out in the table in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 May 1998.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31974D0326 | 74/326/EEC: Council Decision of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all mineral-extracting industries
| COUNCIL DECISION of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all mineral-extracting industries (74/326/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 145 thereof;
Having regard to the draft of the Commission;
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1);
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;
Whereas the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the special Council of Ministers, by Decision of 9 and 10 May 1957, set up a Mines Safety and Health Commission whose terms of reference as laid down by Decision of 9 July 1957 (2) of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Special Council of Ministers, amended by Decision of 11 March 1965 (3) are to follow developments in safety and in the prevention of occupational risks to health in coal mines and to draw up proposals appropriate for the improvement of safety and health in coal mines;
Whereas this body has proved to be an effective and suitable instrument for safeguarding the health and safety of workers in coal mines;
Whereas problems of safety similar to those in coal mines also exist in other mineral-extracting industries;
Whereas the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases, as well as occupational hygiene, are among the objectives of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;
Whereas the Council resolution of 21 January 1974 (4) concerning a social action programme envisages an action programme for workers which aims inter alia at improvement in safety and health conditions at work;
Whereas the Safety and Health Commission should be assigned the task of extending to all mineral-extracting industries the preventive action which has hitherto been confined to coal mines;
Whereas the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council agreed to assign this task to the Safety and Health Commission,
1. Preventive action against risks of accident and occupational risks to the safety and health of workers in all mineral-extracting industries except simple excavation, excluding the protection of the health of workers against the dangers arising from ionizing radiations which is subject to special regulations pursuant to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community shall be the responsibility of the Mines Safety and Health Commission within the terms of reference laid down by Decision of 11 March 1965 of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the special Council of Ministers.
2. Mineral-extracting industries shall be taken to mean the activities of prospecting and of extraction in the strict sense of the word as well as of preparation of extracted materials for sale (crushing, screening, washing), but not the processing of such extracted materials.
3. Simple excavation shall be taken to mean work whose purpose is not the extraction of materials for use. (1)OJ No C 40, 8.4.1974, p. 64. (2)OJ No 28, 31.8.1957, p. 487/57. (3)OJ No 46, 22.3.1965, p. 698/65. (4)OJ No C 13, 12.2.1974, p. 1.
1. This Decision shall enter into force on the fifth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
2. It shall apply: - to the underground activities of the mineral-extracting industries : as from the day laid down in paragraph 1;
- to the other activities of the mineral-extracting industries : as from 1 January 1976. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32011D0283 | 2011/283/EU: Council Decision of 12 April 2011 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes
| 18.5.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 131/1
COUNCIL DECISION
of 12 April 2011
on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes
(2011/283/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 114, 168, 169, 172, 173(3), 188 and 192, in conjunction with point (a) of Article 218(6), Article 218(7) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8), thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament, (1)
Whereas:
(1) The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes (2) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Protocol’) was signed on behalf of the Union on 30 September 2010.
(2) The Protocol should be concluded,
Article1
The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
The President of the Council shall give on behalf of the Union the notification provided for in Article 10 of the Protocol.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31993R0520 | Council Regulation (EEC) No 520/93 of 2 March 1993 on the conclusion of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Latvia
| COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 520/93 of 2 March 1993 on the conclusion of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Latvia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Whereas the Community and the Republic of Latvia have negotiated and initialled an Agreement on fisheries relations;
Whereas it is in the interests of the Community to approve that Agreement,
The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Latvia on fisheries relations is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Regulation.
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community (3).
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31999R1013 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1013/1999 of 12 May 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 411/97 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards operational programmes, operational funds and Community financial assistance
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1013/1999
of 12 May 1999
amending Regulation (EC) No 411/97 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards operational programmes, operational funds and Community financial assistance
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 857/1999(2), and in particular Article 48 thereof,
(1) Whereas Article 8(1) second subparagraph of Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/97(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1647/98(4), sets a ceiling for the total advance payments to cover foreseeable expenditure in a given year arising from operational programmes;
(2) Whereas, on grounds of consistency, this ceiling should be increased to 2,5 % from 1999 in order to correspond to the ceiling on financial assistance specified in Article 10 second subparagraph;
(3) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,
"and, from 1999, 2,5 %", shall be inserted into the third sentence of Article 8(1) second subparagraph of Regulation (EC) No 411/97, after "2 %".
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32005D0016 | 2005/16/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2003/631/EC adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency
| 12.1.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 8/12
COUNCIL DECISION
of 22 December 2004
amending Decision 2003/631/EC adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency
(2005/16/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement, which entered into force on 1 April 2003, and in particular Article 96 thereof,
Having regard to the Internal agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Council Decision 2002/274/EC of 25 March 2002 concluding consultations with Liberia under Articles 96 and 97 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (2), provides for the adoption of the appropriate measures within the meaning of Article 96(2)(c) and of Article 97(3) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement.
(2) Council Decision 2003/631/EC of 25 August 2003 adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the EC-ACP Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency (3), provides for the adoption of new appropriate measures within the meaning of Article 96(2)(c) and of Article 97(3) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement.
(3) The current conditions in Liberia do not yet ensure respect for democratic principles, governance and the rule of law.
(4) It is consequently necessary to extend the validity period of the measures provided for in Decision 2003/631/EC and to continue the intensive political dialogue with the Government of Liberia,
The measures referred to in Article 1 of Decision 2003/631/EC shall expire on 30 June 2006. This date does not preclude any specific expiry date contained in the financial instruments covered by this Decision.
The letter appearing in the Annex to this Decision shall be addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
The outcome of the consultations, as set out in the draft letter annexed to Decision 2002/274/EC, shall remain unaffected.
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
31990R0575 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 575/90 of 7 March 1990 fixing for the 1990 marketing year the Community offer prices for aubergines applicable with regard to Spain
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 575/90
of 7 March 1990
fixing for the 1990 marketing year the Community offer prices for aubergines applicable with regard to Spain
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3709/89 of 4 December 1989 laying down general rules for implementing the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal as regards the compensation mechanism on exports of fruit and vegetables originating in Spain (1), and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3815/89 (2), lays down detailed rules for the application of the compensation mechanism to imports of fruit and vegetables from Spain;
Whereas, pursuant to Article 152 of the Act of Accession, a compensation mechanism is to be introduced on imports into the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985, hereinafter referred to as the 'Community of Ten', from 1 January 1990, of fruit and vegetables from Spain for which a reference price is fixed with regard to third countries; whereas Community offer prices for aubergines coming from Spain should be fixed only during the period when reference prices are fixed with regard to third countries, that is to say from 1 April up to and including 31 October;
Whereas, in accordance with Article 152 (2) (a) of the Act of Accession, a Community offer price is to be calculated annually on the basis of the arithmetic mean of the producer prices in each Member State of the Community of Ten, plus transport and packaging costs incurred by the products from the production regions to the representative consumption centres of the Community and bearing in mind developments in the cost of production in the fruit and vegetable sector; whereas the abovementioned producer prices correspond to the average prices recorded during the three years preceding the date of fixing of the Community offer price; whereas, however, the annual Community offer price cannot exceed the reference price applied for third countries;
Whereas, in order to take account of seasonal variations in prices, it is necessary to provide for one or more periods for each Marketing year and to fix a Community offer price for each of them;
Whereas, in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3709/89, the producer prices to be used for the determination of the Community offer price are to be those of a domestic product defined by its commercial characteristics recorded on the representative market or markets located in the production areas where prices are lowest for products or varieties representing a considerable proportion of production marketed throughout the year or during a part thereof and which meet Quality Class I requirements and the conditions laid down as regards packaging; whereas the average price for each representative market must be established after disregarding prices which may be considered excessively high or excessively low compared with the normal fluctuations recorded on the market; whereas, moreover, if the average price for a Member State shows excessive variations it is necessary to apply compared with normal price fluctuations, it shall not be taken into account;
Whereas the abovementioned criteria to fix Community offer prices for aubergines for the period 1 April to 31 October 1990 ;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,
For the 1990 marketing year, the Community offer prices for aubergines (CN code 0709 30 00) applicable with regard to Spain, expressed in ecus per 100 kilograms net of packed products of class I, of all sizes, shall be as follows:
- April: 80,11,
- May: 82,04,
- June: 77,89,
- July: 62,52,
- August: 42,91,
- September: 49,53,
- October: 54,03.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 1990.
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31990D0064 | 90/64/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 February 1990 concerning the areas referred to in Article 3 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of steel areas (Resider programme) (Only the Italian text is authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 6 February 1990
concerning the areas referred to in Article 3 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of steel areas (Resider programme)
(Only the Italian text is authentic)
(90/64/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 of 2 February 1988 insituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of steel areas (Resider programme), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,
Whereas the said Article 3 (2) stipulates that the Community programme shall apply to areas which satisfy the criteria specified in Article 3 (1) and the thresholds laid down by Article 4 (1) of that Regulation;
Whereas the Member State concerned must submit an application for approval of the areas to which the Community programme is to apply; whereas Italy has submitted such an application to the Commission in respect of the following areas: the province of Livorno, and the areas of Genoa, Terni-Spoleto and Sebino-Val Camonica-Val Cavallina;
Whereas these areas satisfy the abovementioned criteria,
The following areas in Italy are hereby found to satisfy the criteria in Article 3 (1) and the thresholds in Article 4 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88:
- the province of Livorno,
- the area of Genoa comprising the following 40 municipalities in the province of Genoa: Arenzano, Avegno, Bargagil, Busalla, Camogli, Campo Ligure, Campomorone, Carasco, Casarza, Ligure, Casella, Castiglione Chiavarese, Ceranesi, Chiavari, Cicagna, Cogoleto, Cogorno, Davagna, Genova (in part, i.e.: GZU Ponente, GZU Polcevera, Sampierdarena, GZU Bisagno with the exception of S. Fruttuoso, Valle Sturia, San Martino, Sturia-Quarto, Porto), Isola del Cantone, Lavagna, Leivi, Masone, Mele, Mezzanego, Mignanego, Moconesi, Montoggio, Orero, Rapallo, Recco, Ronco Scrivia, Rossiglione, S. Colombano Certenoli, S. Margherita Ligure, Sant'Olcese, Savignone, Serra Riccò, Sestri Levante, Sori, Tribogna,
- the area of Terni - Spoleto comprising the province of Terni and the adjacent municipality of Spoleto,
- the area of Sebino - Val Camonica - Val Cavallina comprising the following 68 municipalities in the Province of Brescia: Angolo Terme, Artogne, Berzo Demo, Berzo Inferiore, Berzo San Fermo, Bianzano, Bienno, Borgo di Terzo, Borno, Bossico, Braone, Breno, Capo di Ponte, Casazza, Castro, Cedegolo, Cenate Sopra, Cerveno, Ceto, Cevo, Cimbergo, Cividate Camuno, Corteno Golgi, Costa Volpino, Darfo Boario Terme, Edolo, Endine Gaiano, Entratico, Esine, Fonteno, Gaverina Terme, Gianico, Grone, Incudine, Losine, Lovere, Lozio, Luzzana, Malegno, Malonno, Monasterolo del Castello, Monno, Niardo, Ono San Pietro, Ossimo, Paisco Loveno, Paspardo, Pian Camuno, Piancogno, Pianico, Pisogne, Ponte di Legno, Prestine, Ranzanico, Riva di Solto, Rogno, Saviore dell'Adamello, Sellero, Solto Collina, Sonico, Sovere, Spinone al Lago, TemĂš, Trescore Balneario, Vezza d'Oglio, Vigano San Martino, Vione, Zandobbio.
The Community programme instituted by Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 shall therefore apply to those areas.
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32007R0630 | Commission Regulation (EC) Νo 630/2007 of 4 June 2007 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 to take account of amendments to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff
| 7.6.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 145/12
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) Νo 630/2007
of 4 June 2007
amending Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 to take account of amendments to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 of 17 December 1999 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas bound in GATT and certain other Community tariff quotas and establishing detailed rules for adjusting the quotas, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1808/95 (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In the Combined Nomenclature for 2007, laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 (3), the combined nomenclature codes (CN codes) for certain products have been amended. Annexes I, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 refer to some of those CN codes. It is therefore necessary to adjust those Annexes.
(2) Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(3) Since Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 entered into force on 1 January 2007, this Regulation should apply from the same date.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,
Annexes I, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 are amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 1 January 2007.
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31980L1272 | Council Directive 80/1272/EEC of 22 December 1980 on the adaptation, consequent on the accession of Greece, of Directive 80/780/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to rear-view mirrors for two- wheeled motor vehicles with or without a side-car and to their fitting on such vehicles
| COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 22 December 1980 on the adaptation, consequent on the accession of Greece, of Directive 80/780/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to rear-view mirrors for two-wheeled motor vehicles with or without a side-car and to their fitting on such vehicles (80/1272/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the 1979 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 146 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas, as a result of the accession of Greece, Article 8 of Directive 80/780/EEC (1) should be adapted,
In Article 8 of Directive 80/780/EEC the following indent is hereby inserted between the third and fourth indents: >PIC FILE= "T0014477">
The Member States shall adopt and publish before 1 January 1981 the provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
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32002D0787 | 2002/787/ECSC: Commission decision of 23 July 2002 concerning State aid to the French coal industry for 1998 to 2001 (Text with EEA relevance.) (notified under document number C(2002) 2792)
| Commission decision
of 23 July 2002
concerning State aid to the French coal industry for 1998 to 2001
(notified under document number C(2002) 2792)
(Only the French text is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2002/787/ECSC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,
Having regard to Commission Decision No 3632/93/ECSC of 28 December 1993 establishing Community rules for State aid to the coal industry(1),
Having regard to Commission Decision 2002/541/ECSC of 9 April 2002 concerning the use of State aid to the French coal industry for 1994 to 1997(2),
Whereas:
I
(1) By letter of 18 June 2001, France notified the Commission, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Decision 2002/541/ECSC, of the amounts of compensation for the guaranteed concession price paid by the public industrial and commercial undertaking Charbonnages de France (EPIC CdF) to the economic interest grouping CdF Energie (CdF Energie) for 1998 to 2001. In the letter, France also stated that it would comply with Decision 2002/541/ECSC.
(2) The Commission has already authorised, for 1998 to 2001, the aid notified by France to the coal industry, except as regards a provisional sum of FRF 45 million (EUR 6860206) for each of the years from 1998 to 2000 in accordance with Decisions 2001/85/ECSC(3) and 2001/58/ECSC(4), and FRF 10 million (EUR 1524490) for 2001 in accordance with Decision 2001/678/ECSC(5). In accordance with these decisions, the Commission must take a decision on the amounts which it has not authorised for 1998 to 2001 in the light of the outcome of the examination of the complaint submitted on 26 August 1997 by Thion & Cie, Maison Balland Brugneaux, SociĂŠtĂŠ Nouvelle Vinot Postry, Etablissements Lekieffre and Charbogard about Charbonnages de France. The complaint concerned the alleged misuse of State aid which France grants on an annual basis to Charbonnages de France, after authorisation by the Commission, in the framework of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC.
(3) The Commission has adopted Decision 2002/541/ECSC which is concerned with the various facts of the abovementioned complaint. It took the view that the State aid which France granted to the coal industry which was allocated or was likely to have been allocated as compensation for the guaranteed concession price paid by EPIC CdF to CdF Energie was incompatible with the common market. It also took the view that all or part of the amounts which it had not authorised for 1998 to 2001 was intended to be allocated, or was allocated before a Commission Decision was taken, as compensation for the guaranteed concession price paid by EPIC CdF to CdF Energie. It therefore requested France, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Decision 2002/541/ECSC, to notify it of the amounts of compensation for the guaranteed concession price for 1998 to 2001 in order to enable it to take a decision on the amounts not authorised for those years.
(4) The compensation for the guaranteed concession price paid by EPIC CdF to CdF Energie for 1998 to 2001 amounts to:
- For 1998: EUR 2483939,
- For 1999: EUR 2003180,
- For 2000: EUR 79790,
- For 2001: EUR 30764.
II
(5) The guaranteed concession price is a clause which is included in certain contracts between Sidec, a subsidiary of the Charbonnages de France group, and its industrial customers. These contracts are concerned with the provision of a coal-fired heating system and the supply of coal for the system. The purpose of the guaranteed concession price is to ensure that, throughout the duration of the contract, users of energy produced from coal will have a competitive price calculated by reference to competing fuels, mainly fuel oil.
(6) The sharp fall in the price of petroleum products from 1986 obliged Sidec to apply the guaranteed concession price mechanisms permanently since the price of the thermal unit from fuel oil became more competitive than the price of the thermal unit from coal. According to the terms of the contracts concluded by Sidec, the application of the guaranteed concession price clause involved reducing the variable factors in the price of the thermal unit produced from coal, chiefly the price of that fuel.
(7) CdF Energie, which provides Sidec with the coal needed to supply its industrial customers, supports the application of the guaranteed concession price, as a result of which Sidec reduces the price of the thermal unit produced from coal charged to its customers. As a result of the substantial discounts granted to Sidec, CdF Energie sells domestic and imported coal at a price lower than the international rates for industrial coal of the same type sold on the competitive market. EPIC CdF, in turn, refunds to CdF Energie the amount of the discounts granted to Sidec through the application of the guaranteed concession price.
III
(8) In accordance with Decision 2002/541/ECSC, the amounts paid by EPIC CdF to CdF Energie as compensation for the guaranteed concession price and paid on by CdF Energie to Sidec came from the State aid paid by France each year to support losses due to coalmining. The Charbonnages de France group's accounts in particular show that EPIC CdF would not have been able to pay the compensation for the guaranteed concession price if it had not received State aid from France.
(9) This aid must be regarded as incompatible with the provisions of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC as it does not comply with the criteria and conditions provided for in that Decision to be compatible with the functioning of the common market. Contrary to the provisions of Article 3 of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC, the aid used by CdF Energie to cover the discounts related to the application of the guaranteed concession price meant that the Charbonnages de France group charged delivered prices for coal below those for coal of a similar quality from third countries. Furthermore, the compensation for the guaranteed concession price was paid to CdF Energie for sales to Sidec of both national and imported coal. However, aid which may be granted by the Member States in accordance with Decision No 3632/93/ECSC is intended solely for Community coal. Lastly, the compensation for the guaranteed concession price, inasmuch as it led Sidec to charge prices for coal lower than those generally charged on the international markets, has distorted competition contrary to the common market.
IV
(10) In the light of the foregoing, for 1998 the Commission is able to authorise aid for the reduction of activity, in addition to that authorised by Decision 2001/85/ECSC, totalling EUR 4376267. The balance of the unauthorised amount of EUR 2483939, which is considered to cover the compensation for the guaranteed concession price for that year, is incompatible with the provisions of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC. If the latter amount has been paid to Charbonnages de France before a Commission Decision authorising it has been taken, it must be recovered.
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(11) The amount of compensation for the guaranteed concession price for 1999 considered to be incompatible with Decision No 3632/93/ECSC is EUR 2003180. Furthermore, the actual amount of losses on current production for that year amounts to EUR 355700000. In view of these facts, all of the aid for the reduction of activity above an amount of EUR 353696820 must be recovered, i.e. an amount of EUR 594696 as compared with the amount initially authorised by Decision 2001/85/ECSC.
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(12) The amount of compensation for the guaranteed concession price paid in 2000 considered to be incompatible with Decision No 3632/93/ECSC amounts to EUR 79790. Furthermore, the actual amount of losses on current production, excluding interest charges on loans taken out by Charbonnages de France in 1997, 1998 and 1999(6), amounts for that year to EUR 352300000. In view of these facts, all of the aid for the reduction of activity above an amount of EUR 352220210, excluding the interest charges on the loans taken out by Charbonnages de France in 1997, 1998 et 1999, i.e. an amount of EUR 3900694 as compared with the amount initially authorised in Decision 2001/58/ECSC, must be recovered from the Charbonnages de France group.
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(13) For 2001, the Commission is able to authorise aid for the reduction of activity, in addition to that authorised by Decision 2001/678/ECSC, totalling EUR 1493727. The balance of the unauthorised amount of EUR 30764 which is considered as covering the compensation for the guaranteed concession price for that year is incompatible with the provisions of Decision No 3632/93/ECSC. If the latter amount was paid to Charbonnages de France before a Commission decision authorising it was taken, it must be recovered.
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(14) The amounts to be recovered must be considered an unfair advantage in the form of an unjustified cash advance and, as such, are liable to charges at the market rate payable by the recipient. The interest on the sums to be repaid by the Charbonnages de France group is calculated from the date on which the aid for the year concerned was paid to the recipient undertaking,
1. France is authorised to grant to the French coal industry, for 1988, aid for the reduction of activity, in addition to that authorised by Decision 2001/85/ECSC, totalling EUR 4376267. the balance of the amount of aid on which the Commission had to take a decision in accordance with Article 2(a) of that Decision, namely EUR 2483939, therefore cannot be paid.
2. If France has already paid the sum of EUR 2483939 referred to in paragraph 1 to the Charbonnages de France group before a Commission Decision has been taken, France shall take all necessary measures to recover this amount from the Charbonnages de France group.
3. Recovery shall be immediate and in accordance with the procedures laid down in French law, provided that these permit the immediate and effective implementation of this Decision. The amounts to be repaid must include interest at the market rate from the date the aid was made available to the beneficiary to its actual recovery.
1. France shall take all necessary measures to recover the aid for the reduction of activity above a total amount of EUR 353696820 for 1999, i.e. an amount of EUR 594696 as compared with the amount initially authorised in Decision 2001/85/ECSC.
2. The amounts to be repaid by the Charbonnages de France group shall be recovered in accordance with Article 1(3).
1. France shall take all necessary measures to recover the aid for the reduction of activity above a total amount of EUR 352220210 for 2000, excluding the interest charges referred to in the second indent of Article 1 of Decision 2001/58/ECSC, i.e. an amount of EUR 3900694 as compared with the amount initially authorised in that Decision.
2. The amounts to be repaid by the Charbonnages de France group shall be recovered in accordance with Article 1(3).
1. France is authorised to grant to the French coal industry, for 2001, aid for the reduction of activity, in addition to that authorised by Decision 2001/678/ECSC, totalling EUR 1493727. The balance of the amount of aid on which the Commission had to take a Decision in accordance with Article 1(a) of that Decision, namely EUR 30764, therefore cannot be paid.
2. If France paid the amount of EUR 30764 referred to in paragraph 1 to the Charbonnages de France group before a Commission Decision was taken, it shall be recovered in accordance with Article 1(3).
France shall inform the Commission, within two months of the notification of this Decision, of the measures it has taken to comply with it.
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32011D0115(01) | Decision of the President of the European Commission of 10 January 2011 on the appointment of the members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its fourth mandate
| 15.1.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 12/9
DECISION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
of 10 January 2011
on the appointment of the members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its fourth mandate
2011/C 12/04
THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Commission Decision dated 16 December 1997 (SEC(97) 2404) creating the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) and authorising the President of the European Commission to appoint the members;
Having regard to the Commission Decision dated 26 March 2001 (C(2001) 691) concerning the amendment to the remit of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies;
Having regard to the Commission Decision dated 11 May 2005 (2005/383/EC) concerning the renewal of the remit of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies, and extended by Commission Decision 2009/757/EC (1);
Having regard to the Commission Decision 2010/1/EU of 23 December 2009 on the renewal of the mandate of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (2),
Whereas:
(1) The EGE is an independent and multidisciplinary consultative body to the European Commission, composed of up to 15 members;
(2) One hundred and fifty-two applications were received following the call for expressions of interest (3). Fourteen of the previous EGE members are eligible for re-election (4) and 12 of these wish to be considered;
(3) It is necessary to ensure an appropriate range of professional skills and experience in the EGE membership;
(4) Members are appointed ad personam for their personal competences and qualities,
The mandate of the following outgoing EGE members is renewed for a period of five years:
1. Emmanuel Agius
2. Inez de Beaufort
3. Hille Haker
4. Julian Kinderlerer
5. Linda Nielsen
6. Paula Martinho da Silva
7. Pere Puigdoménech Rosell
8. Günter Virt
The following individuals are appointed as EGE members for a period of five years:
1. Peter Dabrock
2. Andrzej Górski
3. Ritva Tuulikki Halila
4. Herman Nys
5. Siobhán Marie O'Sullivan
6. Laura Palazzani
7. Marie-Jo Thiel
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32002R0296 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 296/2002 of 15 February 2002 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 296/2002
of 15 February 2002
fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1987/2001(2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001(3).
(2) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 299/95(5), allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.
(3) The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
The maximum export refund on wholly milled grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 8 to 14 February 2002 at 205,00 EUR/t.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 February 2002.
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31995D0138 | 95/138/EC: Commission Decision of 30 March 1995 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds in the Netherlands (Text with EEA relevance)
| COMMISSION DECISION of 30 March 1995 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds in the Netherlands (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (95/138/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 3 (14) thereof,
Whereas more than 99,9 % of bovine herds in the Netherlands have been declared officially tuberculosis-free within the meaning of point (d) of Article 2 of Directive 64/432/EEC and as having fulfilled the conditions for this qualification for at least ten years; whereas, every year for the past six years at least, bovine tuberculosis has not been found to be present in more than one herd per 10 000 herds;
Whereas all bovine slaughtered in the Netherlands are subjected to a post mortem examination by an official veterinarian;
Whereas in order to maintain the qualification of 'officially tuberculosis-free` it is necessary to lay down control measures ensuring efficacy which are adapted to the particular health situation of bovine herds in the Netherlands;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
1. An identification system making it possible to trace, for each bovine animal, the herds of origin and transit shall be set up.
2. Every animal slaughtered must be subjected to a post mortem examination by an official veterinarian.
3. Every suspected case of tuberculosis in a living, dead or slaughtered animal must be notified to the competent authorities.
4. For each suspected case, the competent authorities shall carry out the investigations required in order to confirm or invalidate the suspicion, including tracing back to the herds of origin and transit. If lesions giving rise to a suspicion of tuberculosis are found at the post mortem examination or on slaughtering, the competent authorities shall submit such lesions for laboratory examination.
5. The officially tuberculosis-free status of the herds of origin and transit of the suspected bovine animals shall be suspended and the period of suspension shall continue until clinical of laboratory examinations, or tuberculin tests have ruled out the presence of bovine tuberculosis.
6. If the suspicion of tuberculosis is confirmed, either by tuberculin tests or by clinical or laboratory examinations, the officially tuberculosis-free status of the herds of origin and transit shall be withdrawn.
The status of being officially free from tuberculosis shall remain withdrawn until such time as:
- all the animals deemed to be infected have been removed from the herd,
- the premises and utensils have been disinfected,
- all the remaining bovine animals over six weeks of age have reacted negatively to at least two official intradermal tuberculin tests in accordance with Annex B of Directive 64/432/EEC, the first one being carried out at least six months after the infected animal has left the herd and the second one at least six months after the first.
Details of any breakdown herds, as well as an epidemiological report, shall be communicated to the Commission without delay, it being understood that a 'breakdown herd` means a herd of origin or transit which has contained a bovine animal that has proved positive when tested for Mycobacterium bovis.
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32007D0321 | 2007/321/EC: Commission Decision of 2 May 2007 releasing the United Kingdom from certain obligations for the marketing of vegetable seed under Council Directive 2002/55/EC (notified under document number C(2007) 1836)
| 9.5.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 119/48
COMMISSION DECISION
of 2 May 2007
releasing the United Kingdom from certain obligations for the marketing of vegetable seed under Council Directive 2002/55/EC
(notified under document number C(2007) 1836)
(Only the English text is authentic)
(2007/321/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (1), and in particular Article 49 thereof,
Having regard to the request submitted by the United Kingdom,
Whereas:
(1) Under Directive 2002/55/EC the Commission may, subject to certain conditions, release a Member State from obligations for the marketing of vegetable seed set out in that Directive.
(2) The United Kingdom has applied for release from its obligations in respect of certain species and a sub-species.
(3) Since the seed of those species and of that sub-species is not normally reproduced in the United Kingdom and the normal reproduction concerns exclusively propagating and planting material other than seed, the United Kingdom should be released from certain obligations under Directive 2002/55/EC in respect of the species and the sub-species in question.
(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,
The United Kingdom is released from the obligation to apply Directive 2002/55/EC, with the exception of Articles 2 to 20, 34(1) and 39, to the following species or sub-species.
Allium cepa L.
— Aggregatum Group
Allium fistulosum L. Japanese bunching onion or Welsh onion
Allium sativum L. Garlic
Allium schoenoprasum L. Chives
Rheum rhabarbarum L. Rhubarb
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32011D0779 | 2011/779/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 25 November 2011 on an additional financial contribution towards Member States’ fisheries control, inspection and surveillance programmes for 2011 (notified under document C(2011) 8359)
| 1.12.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 318/20
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 25 November 2011
on an additional financial contribution towards Member States’ fisheries control, inspection and surveillance programmes for 2011
(notified under document C(2011) 8359)
(Only the Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish and Swedish texts are authentic)
(2011/779/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (1), and in particular Article 21 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Based upon the requests for Union co-finance that have been submitted by Member States in their fisheries control programmes for 2011, the Commission has adopted Implementing Decision 2011/431/EU of 11 July 2011 on a Union financial contribution towards Member States’ fisheries control, inspection and surveillance programmes for 2011 (2), which has left some of the 2011 budget available unused.
(2) That unused part of the 2011 budget should now be allocated by a new Decision.
(3) In conformity with Article 21(2) of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006, Member States have been asked to submit programmes related to additional funding in the priority areas defined by the Commission in its letter to Member States of 20 May 2011, i.e. automation and management of data, electronic recording an reporting systems (ERS systems), electronic recording and reporting devices (ERS devices) and vessel monitoring systems (VMS) as well as traceability and control of engine power.
(4) On that basis and given budgetary constraints, requests in the programmes for Union funding related to actions such as training and exchange programmes as well as pilot inspection and observer schemes, analysis and assessment of expenditure, initiatives raising awareness of common fisheries policy (CFP) rules and the construction of patrol vessels and aircrafts, have been rejected since they were not dedicated to the priority areas defined above.
(5) Within the priority areas indicated by the Commission, not all the eligible expenditure in the programmes could be retained, due to budgetary restraints. The Commission selected the projects to be co-financed on the basis of the most urgent needs defined by the Commission.
(6) Applications concerning actions listed in Article 8(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 may qualify for Union funding.
(7) The applications for Union funding have been assessed with regard to their compliance with the rules set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 of 11 April 2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (3).
(8) It is appropriate to fix the maximum amounts and the rate of the Union financial contribution within the limits set by Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 and to lay down the conditions under which such contribution may be granted.
(9) In order to encourage investment in the priority actions defined by the Commission and in view of the negative impact of the financial crisis on Member States’ budgets, expenditure related to the abovementioned priority areas should benefit from a high co-financing rate, within the limits laid down in Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006.
(10) In order to qualify for the contribution, automatic localisation devices should satisfy the requirements fixed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (4).
(11) In order to qualify for the contribution, electronic recording and reporting devices on board fishing vessels should satisfy the requirements fixed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.
(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,
Subject matter
This Decision provides for an additional Union financial contribution towards expenditure incurred by Member States for 2011 in implementing monitoring and control systems applicable to the common fisheries policy (CFP), as referred to in Article 8(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006. It establishes the amount of the Union financial contribution for each Member State, the rate of the Union financial contribution and the conditions on which such contribution may be granted.
Closure of outstanding commitments
All payments in respect of which a reimbursement is claimed shall be made by the Member State concerned by 30 June 2015. Payments made by a Member State after that deadline shall not be eligible for reimbursement. Unused budgetary appropriations related to this Decision shall be de-committed at the latest by 31 December 2016.
New technologies and IT networks
1. Expenditure incurred, in respect of projects referred to in Annex I, on the setting up of new technologies and IT networks in order to allow efficient and secure collection and management of data in connection with monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries activities, shall qualify for a financial contribution of 90 % of the eligible expenditure, within the limits laid down in that Annex.
2. Any other expenditure incurred, in respect of projects referred in Annex I, shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure, within the limits laid down in that Annex.
Automatic localisation devices
1. Expenditure incurred, in respect of projects referred to in Annex II, on the purchase and fitting on board of fishing vessels of automatic localisation devices enabling vessels to be monitored at a distance by a fisheries monitoring centre through a vessel monitoring system (VMS) shall qualify for a financial contribution of 90 % of the eligible expenditure, within the limits established in that Annex.
2. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be calculated on the basis of a price capped at EUR 2 500 per vessel.
3. In order to qualify for the financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1, automatic localisation devices shall satisfy the requirements laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.
Electronic recording and reporting systems
Expenditure incurred, in respect of projects referred to in Annex III, on the development, purchase, and installation of, as well as technical assistance for, the components necessary for electronic recording and reporting systems (ERS), in order to allow efficient and secure data exchange related to monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries activities, shall qualify for a financial contribution of 90 % of the eligible expenditure, within the limits laid down in that Annex.
Electronic recording and reporting devices
1. Expenditure incurred, in respect of projects referred to in Annex IV, on the purchase and fitting on board of fishing vessels of ERS devices enabling vessels to record and report electronically to a Fisheries Monitoring Centre data on fisheries activities, shall qualify for a financial contribution of 90 % of the eligible expenditure, within the limits established in that Annex.
2. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be calculated on the basis of a price capped at EUR 3 000 per vessel, without prejudice of paragraph 4.
3. In order to qualify for a financial contribution, ERS devices shall satisfy the requirements established in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.
4. In case of devices combining ERS and VMS functions and fulfilling the requirements laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011, the financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be calculated on the basis of a price capped at EUR 4 500 per vessel.
Pilot projects
Expenditure incurred, in respect of projects referred to in Annex V, on pilot projects on new control technologies shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure, within the limits laid down in that Annex.
Total maximum Union contribution per Member State
The planned expenditure, the eligible share thereof, and the maximum Union contribution per Member State are as follows:
(in EUR)
Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control additional programme Expenditure for projects selected under this Decision Maximum Union contribution
Bulgaria 147 254 147 254 132 530
Cyprus 259 000 255 000 229 500
Denmark 2 159 798 1 408 564 1 267 708
Germany 6 792 280 137 480 123 732
Ireland 51 610 000 250 000 225 000
Greece 2 133 500 590 000 455 000
Spain 4 182 697 2 264 977 2 038 480
Italy 4 010 000 1 140 000 1 026 000
Latvia 140 944 140 944 126 850
Lithuania 207 200 135 313 121 782
Malta 270 664 191 486 130 313
Netherlands 300 000 0 0
Poland 386 324 385 360 343 623
Portugal 2 843 921 2 395 200 2 155 680
Romania 589 000 85 000 76 500
Finland 1 000 000 870 000 635 000
United Kingdom 2 862 415 1 349 325 1 214 392
Total 79 894 998 11 745 904 10 302 090
Addressees
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Finland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31992R0642 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 642/92 of 13 March 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2814/90 laying down detailed rules for the definition of lambs fattened as heavy carcases
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 642/92 of 13 March 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2814/90 laying down detailed rules for the definition of lambs fattened as heavy carcases
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3901/89 of 12 December 1989 defining lambs as heavy carcases (1), and in particular Article 1 (2) thereof,
Whereas detailed rules for the definition of lambs fattened as heavy carcases were adopted by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2814/90 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3561/91 (3);
Whereas Greece has decided to apply the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3901/89 with effect from the 1992 marketing year; whereas, however, certain administrative difficulties have delayed the implementation of national implementing provisions; whereas, therefore, by way of derogation for the 1992 marketing year in Greece, provision should be made for a longer period for the submission of premium applications and a shorter period for the submission of specific declarations;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,
Regulation (EEC) No 2814/90 is amended as follows:
1. The following subparagraph is added as the fourth subparagraph to Article 1 (1):
'In the case of Greece, by way of derogation for the 1992 marketing year, the specific declaration shall relate to lambs whose fattening begins between 1 April and 14 November of that marketing year.'
2. The second paragraph of Article 3 is replaced by the following:
'By way of derogation for the 1992 marketing year, the period stipulated in Articles 1 (1) and 2 (1) for submission of premium applications shall be:
- in Greece: 1 November 1991 to 30 April 1992,
- in Portugal: 1 November 1991 to 31 January 1992.'
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
31998R1371 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1371/98 of 29 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1371/98 of 29 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,
Whereas, in the framework of the World Trade Organization, the Community has undertaken to open tariff quotas for certain products in the egg sector and for egg albumin; whereas as a result, detailed rules for the application of those quotas for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 should be laid down;
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1514/97 (3), provides for the administration of those quotas for the period 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998; whereas provision should be made for their administration for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,
Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:
'Article 1
For the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999, the import tariff quotas listed in Annex I are opened for the product groups and under the conditions indicated therein.`
2. Annex I is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1998.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
32015R0056 | Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/56 of 15 January 2015 amending, as regards the trade in species of wild fauna and flora, Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97
| 16.1.2015 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 10/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/56
of 15 January 2015
amending, as regards the trade in species of wild fauna and flora, Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein (1), and in particular Article 19(2), (3) and (4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In order to implement certain Resolutions adopted at the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (3-14 March 2013), hereinafter ‘the Convention’, certain provisions should be amended and further provisions should be added to Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 (2).
(2) In particular, in line with CITES Resolution Conf. 16.8, specific provisions designed to simplify the non-commercial cross-border movement of musical instruments should be inserted.
(3) Experience gained in the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, in conjunction with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012 (3), has shown that some provisions therein should be amended in order to ensure that the Regulation is implemented in a harmonised and efficient manner within the Union. This is the case in particular in relation to the first introduction into the Union of hunting trophies of specimens of some species or populations listed in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 338/97, for which there are concerns as to the sustainability of trade in hunting trophies or for which there are indications of significant illegal trade. In such cases, more stringent control of imports into the Union is necessary and the derogation set out in Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 for personal and household effects should therefore not apply. Experience in implementing Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 has also shown that it was necessary to clarify that import permits should not be issued by Member States in cases where, despite a request to this end, they do not obtain satisfactory information from the exporting or re-exporting country as to the legality of the specimens to be imported into the EU.
(4) At the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, the standard references for nomenclature were updated. These references are used to indicate scientific names of species in permits and certificates. Those changes should be reflected in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006.
(5) Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 should be amended accordingly.
(6) As this Regulation should be used in conjunction with Regulation (EU) No 792/2012, it is important that both Regulations apply as of the same day.
(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora,
Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1 is amended as follows:
(a) point (1) is replaced by the following:
‘(1) “date of acquisition” means the date on which a specimen was taken from the wild, born in captivity or artificially propagated, or, if such date is unknown, the earliest provable date on which it was possessed by any person;’
(b) point (6) is replaced by the following:
‘(6) “travelling exhibition” means a sample collection, circus, menagerie, plant exhibition, orchestra or museums exhibition that is used for commercial display for the public;’
(2) In Article 4(1), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
(3) In Article 7, the following paragraph 6 is added:
(4) Article 9 is replaced by the following:
(5) Article 10 is amended as follows:
(a) the title is replaced by the following:
(b) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
(c) paragraphs 5 and 6 are replaced by the following:
(6) Article 11 is amended as follows:
(a) in paragraph 1, point (c) is replaced by the following:
‘(c) where specimens referred to therein have been lost, destroyed or stolen;’
(b) in paragraph 2, point (c) is replaced by the following:
‘(c) where specimens referred to therein have been lost, destroyed or stolen;’
(7) In Article 14, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
(8) The following Chapter VIIIb is inserted after Article 44g:
(a) they are derived from species listed in Annexes A, B or C of Regulation (EC) No 338/97, other than specimens of species listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 acquired after the species was included in Appendices to the Convention;
(b) the specimen used in the manufacture of the musical instrument has been legally acquired;
(c) the musical instrument is appropriately identified.
(a) as an import permit in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 338/97;
(b) as an export permit or re-export certificate in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 338/97.
(a) the musical instrument must be registered by the issuing management authority;
(b) the musical instrument must be returned to the Member State in which it is registered before the date of expiry of the certificate;
(c) the specimen may not be sold or possession of it transferred whilst outside the applicant's State of usual residence except subject to the conditions provided for in Article 44n;
(d) the musical instrument must be appropriately identified.
“This certificate is a true copy of the original.”, or “This certificate cancels and replaces the original bearing the number xxxx issued on xx/xx/xxxx.”
(9) Article 56 is amended as follows:
(a) in paragraph 1, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
(b) the following paragraph 3 is added:
(a) gardens (home and/or community garden);
(b) state, private or community production plantation, either monospecific or mixed species,
(10) Article 57 is amended as follows:
(a) the following paragraph 3a is inserted:
(b) in paragraph 5, the following point (g) is added:
‘(g) specimens of agarwood (Aquilaria spp. and Gyrinops spp.) — up to 1 kg woodchips, 24 ml oil, and two sets of beads or prayer beads (or two necklaces or bracelets) per person.’
(11) Article 58 is amended as follows:
(a) in paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added:
(b) paragraphs 3a and 4 are replaced by the following:
(12) Article 58a is amended as follows:
(a) in paragraph 1, the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
(13) In Article 66(6), the following second subparagraph is added:
(14) In Article 72, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
(15) The Annexes are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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32004D0374 | 2004/374/EC: Commission Decision of 13 April 2004 suspending the placing on the market and import of jelly mini-cups containing the food additives E 400, E 401, E 402, E 403, E 404, E 405, E 406, E 407, E 407a, E 410, E 412, E 413, E 414, E 415, E 417 and/or E 418 (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2004) 1401)
| Commission Decision
of 13 April 2004
suspending the placing on the market and import of jelly mini-cups containing the food additives E 400, E 401, E 402, E 403, E 404, E 405, E 406, E 407, E 407a, E 410, E 412, E 413, E 414, E 415, E 417 and/or E 418
(notified under document number C(2004) 1401)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2004/374/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1642/2003(2), and in particular Article 53(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Under Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 the Commission can suspend the placing on the market or use of a food that is likely to constitute a serious risk to human health, when such risk cannot be contained satisfactorily by means of measures taken by the Member States concerned.
(2) Directive 95/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003(4), authorises the use of the food additives E 400 alginic acid, E 401 sodium alginate, E 402 potassium alginate, E 403 ammonium alginate, E 404 calcium alginate, E 405 propane 1,2-diol alginate, E 406 agar, E 407 carrageenan, E 407a processed euchema seaweed, E 410 locust bean gum, E 412 guar gum, E 413 tragacanth, E 414 acacia gum, E 415 xanthan gum, E 417 tara gum and/or E 418 gellan gum in foodstuffs under certain conditions.
(3) Several Member States have taken measures to temporarily prohibit the placing on the market or import of jelly confectionery of a firm consistence, contained in semi-rigid mini-cups or mini-capsules, intended to be ingested in a single bite by exerting pressure on the mini-cup or mini-capsule to project the confectionery into the mouth and containing additives derived from seaweed and/or certain gums, hereafter designated as jelly mini-cups. The concerned Member States have taken these measures as these jelly mini-cups combine several risk factors due to their consistence, shape, size and manner of ingestion, giving rise to a risk that they remain blocked in the throat and provoke choking. The Commission has been informed of these measures.
(4) The Commission has examined the information given by the Member States together with the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.
(5) On the basis of the information provided by the Member States who adopted measures at national level, it can be concluded that jelly mini-cups containing additives derived from seaweed and/or certain gums constitute a life-threatening risk. Even if the shape, size and manner of ingestion are the main cause, the risk also originates from the chemical and physical properties of these additives which contribute to the cause for jelly mini-cups to constitute a serious risk to human health.
(6) In the present case, warning through labelling would not be sufficient to protect human health, especially with regard to children.
(7) Community-wide measures are necessary to provide adequate protection of human health, due to the disparity of the measures taken by some Member States and the fact that other Member States have not taken any measures at all.
(8) It is necessary to suspend the placing on the market of jelly mini-cups containing one or more of the food additives E 400, E 401, E 402, E 403, E 404, E 405, E 406, E 407, E 407a, E 410, E 412, E 413, E 414, E 415, E 417 and/or E 418 and the use of these additives in jelly mini-cups and imports of jelly mini-cups containing these additives in order to protect human health.
(9) The Commission will consult the European Food Safety Authority on this matter as it is of public health relevance and, on the basis of the scientific opinion of the Authority, it will review the present decision and examine whether there is a need to propose to the European Parliament and to the Council an amendment to Directive 95/2/EC.
(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
For the purposes of this Decision, jelly mini-cups means jelly confectionery of a firm consistence, contained in semi-rigid mini-cups or mini-capsules, intended to be ingested in a single bite by exerting pressure on the mini-cup or mini-capsule to project the confectionery into the mouth and containing food additives derived from seaweed and/or certain gums.
1. The placing on the market of jelly mini-cups containing E 400 alginic acid, E 401 sodium alginate, E 402 potassium alginate, E 403 ammonium alginate, E 404 calcium alginate, E 405 propane 1,2-diol alginate, E 406 agar, E 407 carrageenan, E 407a processed euchema seaweed, E 410 locust bean gum, E 412 guar gum, E 413 tragacanth, E 414 acacia gum, E 415 xanthan gum, E 417 tara gum and/or E 418 gellan gum is suspended.
2. The use of E 400 alginic acid, E 401 sodium alginate, E 402 potassium alginate, E 403 ammonium alginate, E 404 calcium alginate, E 405 propane 1,2-diol alginate, E 406 agar, E 407 carrageenan, E 407a processed euchema seaweed, E 410 locust bean gum, E 412 guar gum, E 413 tragacanth, E 414 acacia gum, E 415 xanthan gum, E 417 tara gum and/or E 418 gellan gum in jelly mini-cups is suspended.
3. The import of jelly mini-cups containing E 400 alginic acid, E 401 sodium alginate, E 402 potassium alginate, E 403 ammonium alginate, E 404 calcium alginate, E 405 propane 1,2-diol alginate, E 406 agar, E 407 carrageenan, E 407a processed euchema seaweed, E 410 locust bean gum, E 412 guar gum, E 413 tragacanth, E 414 acacia gum, E 415 xanthan gum, E 417 tara gum and/or E 418 gellan gum is suspended.
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32004R0665 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2004 of 7 April 2004 on the issue of import licences for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2004
of 7 April 2004
on the issue of import licences for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/97 of 27 May 1997 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for high-quality fresh, chilled and frozen beef and for frozen buffalo meat(2),
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 936/97 provides in Articles 4 and 5 the conditions for applications and for the issue of import licences for meat referred to in Article 2(f).
(2) Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No 936/97 fixes the amount of high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal originating in and imported from the United States of America and Canada which may be imported on special terms for the period 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 at 11500 t.
(3) It should be recalled that licences issued pursuant to this Regulation will, throughout the period of validity, be open for use only in so far as provisions on health protection in force permit,
1. All applications for import licences from 1 to 5 April 2004 for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal as referred to in Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No 936/97 shall be granted in full.
2. Applications for licences may be submitted, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 936/97, during the first five days of May 2004 for 9569,588 t.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 April 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
32011R0268 | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 268/2011 of 18 March 2011 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
| 19.3.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 74/1
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 268/2011
of 18 March 2011
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,
Whereas:
Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XV, Part A thereto,
The standard import values referred to in Article 138 of Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 are fixed in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 March 2011.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0.666667 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31984D0064 | 84/64/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 January 1984 authorizing Greece to adopt protective measures in respect of imports of cigarettes
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 27 January 1984
authorizing Greece to adopt protective measures in respect of imports of cigarettes
(84/64/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Article 130 thereof,
Whereas, by Decisions 83/41/EEC (1) and 83/94/EEC (2), the Commission authorized Greece to adopt protective measures in respect of imports of certain products;
Whereas, by letter of 30 December 1983, the Greek Government applied to the Commission for authorization to adopt, pursuant to Article 130 of the Act of Accession of Greece, additional protective measures in certain sectors;
Whereas the Greek authorities have provided the Commission with information enabling the latter to establish that serious difficulties are persisting in certain sectors which were the subject of the protective measures referred to in the abovementioned Decisions;
Whereas, by Decision 84/38/EEC (3), Greece was authorized by the Commission to adopt additional protective measures in certain sectors, by continuing to limit in the sectors concerned imports of products originating in or coming from the other Member States and to monitor imports of products from non-member countries, for a further period of 10 months;
Whereas the Greek authorities had provided information enabling the Commission to establish that serious difficulties were persisting and that it was necessary to continue limiting imports in the cigarette sector in order to enable the restructuring process to continue;
Whereas on 11 January 1984 the Commission did not, however, have sufficient data to determine the limits to be applied in this sector for the period in question; whereas the Commission nevertheless stated that it would take a decision to that effect by 1 February 1984;
Whereas, in order to determine these limits, the Commission authorized Greece, by Decision 84/38/EEC, to monitor imports of cigarettes from all countries;
Whereas the Commission is now in possession of sufficient data to enable it to determine the limits that should be applied in this sector;
Whereas imports of cigarettes originating in or coming from the Member States can be estimated at approximately 1 250 tonnes in 1983;
Whereas the shift in demand in the cigarette sector towards American-type cigarettes requires not only an improvement in product quality, which is being achieved with the cooperation of foreign firms, but also a reorganization of agricultural production, which traditionally concentrated an oriental tobacco, a type currently less adapted to consumer tastes;
Whereas the volume of imports in this sector constitutes a source of difficulties that are particularly serious since the employment situation in this sector continues to give grounds for concern;
Whereas the sector in question still presents certain structural deficiencies such that an immediate return to a liberalized system could jeopardize the rationalization process that has been initiated;
Whereas it appears appropriate to limit imports of cigarettes originating in or coming from the Member States for a further period of 10 months in order to continue the process of improving and restoring the balance of the situation in this sector with a view to adjusting to Community competition;
Whereas these measures to limit imports must be accompanied by a system for monitoring imports of cigarettes coming from non-member countries;
Whereas the provisions adopted must under no circumstances result in imports in this sector being limited to a level below that of imports actually carried out during the corresponding period in 1983;
Whereas, should the quantities representing the limits fixed by the Commission in the abovementioned Decisions not have been used up, the Greek authorities must issue import documents in respect of the quantities unused in addition to the amounts covered by this Decision;
Whereas, to achieve an equitable distribution of the authorized quantities both among the Member States and among the operators concerned, Greece must respect existing patterns of trade;
Whereas the proper application of the provisions of this Decision requires the establishment of highly specific implementation and management rules;
Whereas the Commission should keep a permanent check on the data relating to the sector in question and reserves the right to amend upwards the quantities given herein, and to amend or repeal this Decision;
Whereas, in the light of the examination that the Commission has conducted of the economic difficulties in the sector concerned, the limits adopted constitute measures which, while enabling the desired result to be obtained, disturb the functioning of the common market as little as possible,
Greece is hereby authorized under the conditions specified below, to limit or monitor imports of cigarettes until 31 October 1984.
Imports into Greece of cigarettes falling within subheading 24.02 A of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in or coming from the Member States shall be limited to 1 100 tonnes.
Imports of such products originating in or coming from non-member countries shall be subject to the monitoring arrangements specified in Article 4.
The application of this Decision shall under no circumstances result in imports of the products referred to in Article 2 being limited to a level below that of imports actually carried out during the corresponding period in 1983.
The limits introduced by this Decision shall not affect the Greek authorities' obligation to use up the quantities stipulated by the Commission in Decision 83/41/EEC.
For the purposes of implementing the monitoring arrangements for the products referred to in Article 2, Greece shall make the importation of such products conditional on production of an import document to be issued free of charge by the Greek authorities, irrespective of the quantity applied for, not later than five working days after submission of the application.
The Greek authorities shall inform the Commission forthwith of any appreciable increase in imports from non-member countries of the products referred to in Article 2 as compared with the situation on the date on which this Decision takes effect.
The Greek authorities shall communicate to the Commission the data relating to imports carried out not later than 15 March 1984, for the period beginning on the date on which this Decision takes effect, and the 15th of each month until expiry of this Decision, for the preceding periods.
These data, which shall be broken down by country, shall relate both to the quantities of products actually imported and to the import documents issued.
For the purpose of administering the import limits provided for by this Decision, the Greek authorities shall respect existing trade patterns, as regards both the country of origin or consignment of the products concerned and the operators involved.
The Greek authorities shall issue the import documents in respect of the products limited by this Decision not later than 31 March 1984. These documents shall be issued in respect of the entire share due to each importer referred to in Article 6. The shares to be reserved for new importers shall not exceed 10 % of the total limits. Any unused parts of the shares thus allocated to new importers shall be redistributed not later than 31 May 1984 to the existing importers referred to in Article 6.
The Commission will constantly monitor the application and administration of this Decision and reserves the right to amend or repeal it. Furthermore, in the light of the results observed and the checks on the date relating to the sector concerned, it shall, where necessary, review the limits applicable to the last five months of validity of this Decision.
This Decision shall take effect on 27 January 1984 and shall cease to have effect on 1 November 1984.
The Greek authorities may deduct from the limits provided for by this Decision the total volume of imports carried out between 1 January 1984 and the date on which this Decision takes effect.
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31995R0346 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 346/95 of 21 February 1995 on the grant of special aid for the production of durum wheat in France
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 346/95 of 21 February 1995 on the grant of special aid for the production of durum wheat in France
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 12 thereof,
Whereas, in order to safeguard a certain level of protection of durum wheat in France, outside the traditional production zones, Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for the grant of special aid in those departments in which production of durum wheat was well established before the introduction of the reform; whereas a list of departments meeting that criterion should be established;
Whereas, in order to prevent too high an increase in the areas under durum wheat, the special aid is granted up to a ceiling of 50 000 ha; whereas detailed rules for the administration of that ceiling should be laid down;
Whereas for the purposes of the application of this Regulation, the information required under Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 of 23 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 229/95 (3), and under Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1664/93 of 29 June 1993 setting out the information to be provided by the Member States concerning the support system for producers of certain arable crops (4), should be supplemented;
Whereas the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,
1. The special aid referred to in Article 4 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 shall be granted, up to a limit of 50 000 ha, for all the departments listed in the Annex.
2. The aid referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted for all plots eligible for the compensatory payment for arable crops referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 sown to durum wheat and located in one of the departments in question.
3. For the purposes of granting the special aid for durum wheat, the 'area' aid application referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 shall indicate all particulars permitting identification of the plots sown to durum wheat.
4. Where the sum of the areas under durum wheat meeting the criteria referred to in paragraph 2 for which special aid applications have been submitted exceeds the ceiling referred to in paragraph 1, the areas eligible for the special aid shall be reduced in proportion, before the reduction referred to in the first indent of Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92, if any, is applied.
In the information table required under Regulation (EEC) No 1664/93, Member States shall also communicate the information on durum wheat referred to in this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from the 1995/96 marketing year.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32003R0361 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 361/2003 of 27 February 2003 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 361/2003
of 27 February 2003
concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1163/2002(4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1324/2002(5), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002 of 5 September 2002 on a special intervention measure for cereals in Finland and Sweden(6), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2329/2002(7), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland or Sweden to all third countries was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002.
(2) According to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002 the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to make no award.
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 21 to 27 February 2003 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 February 2003.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31991R2145 | Council Regulation (EEC) No 2145/91 of 15 July 1991 amending Regulation (EEC) No 790/89 as regards the maximum amount of aid for quality and marketing improvement in the nut and locust bean sector
| COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2145/91 of 15 July 1991 amending Regulation (EEC) No 790/89 as regards the maximum amount of aid for quality and marketing improvement in the nut and locust bean sector
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1623/91 (2), and in particular Article 14d (3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (3),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (4),
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 790/89 (5) fixed the maximum amount per hectare of the Member State's and the Community's financial contribution to the quality and marketing improvement plans referred to in Article 14d of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72; whereas this aid is essentially intended as a means of promoting grubbing operations followed by replanting and/or varietal conversion; whereas, in order to ensure that this objective is actually achieved, the maximum amount per hectare should be subdivided to take account of the specific nature of each of the operations carried out for the execution of the plan; whereas a first ceiling representing the larger portion of the Community's financing must cover the operations which technically contribute most towards improving quality and which, in the light of experience, can be carried out each year only on a relatively small part of the orchard covered by the plan; whereas this financing should be made in phases so as to take account of a rate at which actions are carried out without encumbering the productive capital of the producers' organization; whereas a second, lower ceiling must finance the other types of operations relating to the remaining part of the orchard on which the basic quality improvement work is not being undertaken;
Whereas provision should be made for a transitional period to allow for any adjustments and reviews of the plans approved up to the date of entry into force of this Regulation,
Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 790/89 is hereby replaced by the following:
'Article 2
The maximum amount per hectare referred to in Article 14d (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 in respect of a plan to be carried out over a period of ten years shall be broken down as follows:
1. A maximum amount of ECU 475 per year during five years shall relate to grubbing operations followed by replanting and/or varietal conversion.
This maximum amount shall cover the financing of the work connected with execution for the abovementioned operations, which shall relate to an area not greater than 40 % of the total area of the orchard covered by the plan, of which a maximum of 20 % during the first two years of the carrying out of the plan and a maximum of 20 % during the three other years.
For the remaining years for the carrying out of the plan, the maximum amount paid for areas replanted or converted shall be ECU 200 per year;
2. A maximum amount of ECU 200 per year, over a period of ten years, for the work connected with the execution of any other operations relating to the remaining part of the orchard.' Article 2 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply:
(a) forthwith in respect of the quality and marketing improvement plans approved as from the date of its entry into force;
(b) from 1 September 1993 in respect of the plans approved prior to the entry into force provided for in the first subparagraph.
It shall not apply in respect of expenditure committed before the date of entry into force referred to in the first subparagraph for the execution of plans previously approved. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31982D0497 | 82/497/EEC: Council Decision of 19 July 1982 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil concerning imports of manioc from Brazil and from other supplier countries which are members of the General Agreement on tariffs and trade (GATT)
| COUNCIL DECISION
of 19 July 1982
on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil concerning imports of manioc from Brazil and from other supplier countries which are members of the General Agreement on tariffs and trade (GATT)
(82/497/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,
Whereas, in the light of Community market trends for certain agricultural products, measures should be taken to achieve greater stability on the market, in particular in respect of manioc;
Whereas to that end negotiations were conducted in accordance with Article XXVIII of GATT with a view to suspending temporarily the Community's tariff concession in respect of imports of products falling within subheading 07.06 A of the Common Customs Tariff;
Whereas in those negotiations agreement has been reached with Brazil in its capacity of initial negotiator;
Whereas the Agreement allows the Community to restrict the quantities of products falling within subheading 07.06 A of the Common Customs Tariff which may be imported under the levy which is fixed at a maximum of 6 % ad valorem,
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil concerning imports of manioc from Brazil and from other supplier countries which are members of GATT is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community. | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
32011D0016 | 2011/728/: Decision of the European Central Bank of 31 October 2011 amending Decision ECB/2010/15 concerning the administration of EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro, and amending Decision ECB/2010/31 concerning the opening of accounts for the processing of payments in connection with EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro (ECB/2011/16)
| 8.11.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 289/35
DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
of 31 October 2011
amending Decision ECB/2010/15 concerning the administration of EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro, and amending Decision ECB/2010/31 concerning the opening of accounts for the processing of payments in connection with EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro
(ECB/2011/16)
(2011/728/EU)
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
,
Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Articles 17 and 21 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Decision ECB/2010/15 of 21 September 2010 concerning the administration of EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro (1) lays down provisions concerning the opening of a cash account with the European Central Bank (ECB) in the name of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) for the operation of the loan facility agreements (hereinafter the ‘Loan Facility Agreements’) under the EFSF Framework Agreement, which entered into force on 4 August 2010 (hereinafter the ‘EFSF Framework Agreement’).
(2) Decision ECB/2010/31 of 20 December 2010 concerning the opening of accounts for the processing of payments in connection with EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro (2) lays down provisions concerning the opening of cash accounts with the ECB in the name of the national central bank of the relevant borrower Member State for the operation of the Loan Facility Agreements under the EFSF Framework Agreement.
(3) The EFSF Framework Agreement has been amended by the Supplemental Amendment Agreement, which entered into force on 18 October 2011. The amended EFSF Framework Agreement has created additional instruments that the EFSF may use to provide financial support. In accordance with paragraph 2 of the Preamble and Article 2(1) of the amended EFSF Framework Agreement, the EFSF may grant loan disbursements, precautionary facilities, facilities to finance the recapitalisation of financial institutions in a euro area Member State (through loans to the governments of such Member States including non-programme countries), facilities for the purchase of bonds in the secondary markets or facilities for the purchase of bonds in the primary market (all such instruments representing ‘Financial Assistance’), to be provided through financial assistance facility agreements (hereinafter the ‘Financial Assistance Facility Agreements’). The Loan Facility Agreements may continue to remain in place following the entry into force of the amended EFSF Framework Agreement.
(4) Therefore, Decisions ECB/2010/15 and ECB/2010/31 should be amended accordingly,
Decision ECB/2010/15 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 2 is replaced by the following:
(2) Article 4 is replaced by the following:
Decision ECB/2010/31 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following:
(2) Article 2 is replaced by the following:
Entry into force
This Decision shall enter into force on 2 November 2011. | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31987R0520 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 520/87 of 20 February 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 520/87
of 20 February 1987
amending Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 467/87 (2), and in particular Articles 13 (4) and 14 (4) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (3), as last amended by Regulaton (EEC) No 3815/85 (4), provides that the Commission may decide, by the Management Committee procedure, to reduce by a single percentage the quantities applied for under the arrangements laid down in Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68; whereas these are decisions involving the application of mathematical criteria and therefore do not imply evaluation; whereas, under those circumstances and in order to simplify and speed up the procedure for issuing the licences concerned, provision may be made for the Commission to decide on such percentages, as is already the case for other import arrangements;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,
Article 15 (6) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 is hereby replaced by the following:
'(a) The Commission shall decide to what extent the applications referred to in Articles 9 to 11 can be accepted. If the quantities in respect of which licences are applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall fix a single percentage reduction in the quantities applied for.'
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32005R1880 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1880/2005 of 17 November 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
| 18.11.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 301/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1880/2005
of 17 November 2005
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.
(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 November 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32001R2591 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2591/2001 of 27 December 2001 opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (2002)
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 2591/2001
of 27 December 2001
opening a Community tariff quota for certain goods originating from Turkey (2002)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000(2), in particular Article 7(2) thereof,
Having regard to Decision 1/97 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 29 April 1997 on the arrangements applicable to certain processed agricultural products(3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Decision (EC) No 1/97 of the EC-Turkey Association Council establishes, in order to encourage the development of trade in accordance with the objectives of the customs union, annual quotas in terms of value in respect of certain pasta products for the Community and certain processed agricultural products covered by Chapter 19 of the Combined Nomenclature for Turkey.
(2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Common Customs Code(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 993/2001(5), consolidated the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas to be used in chronological order of the dates of acceptance of the declarations for release for free circulation.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products listed in Annex I,
The Community tariff quota specified in the Annex to this Regulation shall be open from 1 January to 31 December 2002.
Admission to the benefit of this tariff quota shall be subject to the presentation of an A.TR certificate in accordance with Decision No 1/2001 of the EC-Turkey Customs Cooperation Committee of 28 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Decision No 1/95 of the EC-Turkey Association Council(6).
The Community tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall be applicable from 1 January 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0.333333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333333 | 0 |
31987D0031 | 87/31/EEC: Commission Decision of 10 December 1986 approving an amendment to the programme relating to installations in the wine-growing sector in Greece pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 (Only the Greek text is authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 10 December 1986
approving an amendment to the programme relating to installations in the wine-growing sector in Greece pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77
(Only the Greek text is authentic)
(87/31/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2224/86 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas on 8 April 1985 the Greek Government forwarded an amendment to the programme approved by Commission Decision 82/33/EEC (3) relating to installations in the wine-growing sector in Greece;
Whereas implementation of the programme has already had a positive effect in the sector but a significant amount of investment in wine processing and marketing is still required; whereas investment must be extended to the manufacture of rectified concentrated must and distillation facilities; whereas all these investments can help to improve the situation in the wine-growing sector in Greece and therefore constitute a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;
Whereas facilities for the reception of grapes and the production, storage, treatment and bottling of wine are severely inadequate in Greece and investment in such facilities is therefore necessary; whereas, similarly, investment in the marketing of wine and in the manufacture of rectified concentrated must is also permitted; whereas investment in the distillation of marc and wine lees is permitted, provided that the total capacity of the sector remains unchanged;
Whereas the amendment contains sufficient information, as required in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives of Article 1 of the Regulation can be achieved in respect of the sector concerned and also to justify derogation from the restrictions laid down in the second and third indents of point 15 (a), in point 15 (b) and in point 16 of Section B 3 of the list of criteria adopted by the Commission (4) for the choice of projects to be financed pursuant to the Regulation; whereas the estimated time required for execution of the amendment does not exceed the limits laid down in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committe on Agricultural Structure,
The amendment to the programme relating to installations in the wine-growing sector forwarded by the Greek Governmemt pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, on 8 April 1985, is hereby approved.
Investments of the types mentioned in the second and third indents of point 15 (a), in point 15 (b) and in point 16 of Section B 3 of the list of criteria for the choice of projects to be financed pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 may be financed.
This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic. | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32005R0792 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 792/2005 of 26 May 2005 modifying Regulation (EC) No 348/2005 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 as regards the term of validity of export licences in the milk and milk products sector
| 27.5.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 134/3
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 792/2005
of 26 May 2005
modifying Regulation (EC) No 348/2005 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 as regards the term of validity of export licences in the milk and milk products sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 31(14) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 of 26 January 1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products (2) lays down the term of validity of export licences.
(2) As a precautionary measure, with a view to protect the Community budget from unnecessary expenditures and to avoid a speculative application of the export refund regime in the dairy sector, Commission Regulation (EC) No 348/2005 (3) provided for that, by way of derogation from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, the term of validity of export licences for milk products for which an application has been lodged from 2 March 2005 on should be limited to 30 June 2005.
(3) A close monitoring of both the internal and the world market has shown a longer validity period of the licences may be progressively re-established without any risk of destabilisation of the proper functioning of the common market organisation. It is therefore appropriate to modify Regulation (EC) No 348/2005.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 348/2005 is replaced by the following:
‘By way of derogation from Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, the term of validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund, which are applied for from 27 May until 23 June 2005 in respect of the products referred to in points (b) and (c) of that Article, shall expire on 30 June 2005.’
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32004R2137 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2137/2004 of 14 December 2004 establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
| 16.12.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 369/18
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2137/2004
of 14 December 2004
establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (2) laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92, and in particular Article 173(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Articles 173 to 177 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provide that the Commission shall periodically establish unit values for the products referred to in the classification in Annex 26 to that Regulation.
(2) The result of applying the rules and criteria laid down in the abovementioned Articles to the elements communicated to the Commission in accordance with Article 173(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 is that unit values set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be established in regard to the products in question,
The unit values provided for in Article 173(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 are hereby established as set out in the table in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 December 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31989R3210 | Council Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 of 23 October 1989 laying down general rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism to fresh fruit and vegetables
| COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 3210/89
of 23 October 1989
laying down general rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism to fresh fruit and vegetables
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 89 (1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas Article 81 of the Act of Accession made provision for the application, from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 1995, of a supplementary mechanism to trade between Spain and the Community in products covered by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1119/89 (2); whereas, pursuant to paragraph 3 (b) of that Article, Commission Regulation (EEC) No 816/89 of 30 March 1989 establishing the list of products subject to the supplementary trade mechanism in the fresh fruit and vegetables sector (3) reduced the said list to certain products only and restricted application of the mechanism to products imported from Spain into the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985;
Whereas Article 9 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 569/86 of 25 February 1986 laying down general rules for the application of the supplementary mechanism applicable to trade (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3296/88 (5), states that the said Regulation is to apply to fruit and vegetable sector products covered by Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 only if the Council does not adopt special provisions for these products;
Whereas, in view of the foregoing, in the light of the experience acquired from the operation of the existing supplementary trade mechanism, and given the restricted length of the production periods and sensitive periods for fruit and vegetables and the marketing structures in the exporting country, a special mechanism should be introduced for the products in question, to forestall or, as the case may be, allow prompt and appropriate action on any market disturbances;
Whereas for non-sensitive periods simple statistical monitoring will be adequate; whereas, in sensitive periods, an exit document not requiring the lodging of security will be issued for exports from Spain; whereas provision should be made so that the Kingdom of Spain can be authorized to restrict the issuing of such documents under certain conditions and during periods which, on the basis of objective indicators, are considered very sensitive;
Whereas provision should be made so that the Commission can introduce specific arrangements applicable to trade in fruit and vegetables from third countries in order to ensure that Spanish products are not treated less favourably than those from third countries enjoying most-favoured-nation treatment;
Whereas where the deterioration on the market of the Community of of any one of its regions is due to imports from third countries, the measures to be taken in respect thereof are adopted pursuant to and in accordance with the mechanisms already provided for by the common organization of the markets;
Whereas the provisions of this Regulation are without prejudice to the supplementary trade mechanism that may be applied as from 1 January 1991 to trade between Spain and Portugal and between the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985 and Portugal,
This Regulation lays down general rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism, hereafter referred to as 'STM', to fruit and vegetable products covered by Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 that are exported from Spain to the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985.
1. For each of the products subject to the STM arrangement one or more of the following periods shall be determined for each marketing year:
- a period I when the market is not sensitive,
- a period II when the market is sensitive,
- a period III when the market is very sensitive.
2. Periods shall be determined on the basis of data and forecasts for the Community market covering:
- the various production periods,
- the foreseeable trend of production and consumption,
- the foreseeable trend of exports from Spain and their specific effect on market balance.
3. The period or periods shall normally be set before the beginning of the marketing year, at the same time as the indicative import ceiling mentioned in Article 83 (1) of the Act of Accession. They may be adjusted in the course of the marketing year.
4. The periods shall be set and possibly adjusted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9.
The indicative import ceiling may be set for the whole marketing year or for one or more of the periods determined pursuant to Article 2. Separate ceilings may be set for shorter periods than the latter.
During period I, exports from Spain shall be statistically monitored. The Kingdom of Spain shall periodically report to the Commission on how the situation is developing.
1. During periods II and III, the export from Spain of a product covered by the STM shall be subject to submission of an exit document.
This document shall be issued by the Kingdom of Spain at the exporter's request.
2. During period II, exit documents shall be issued without restriction.
During period III, the issue may be subject to restrictions.
3. The Kingdom of Spain shall verify that exit documents are actually used; however the lodging of a security may not be demanded.
Measures necessary to ensure effective operation of the mechanism may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9.
1. During period III, the Kingdom of Spain may, on the basis of the objective indicators listed in Article 7, be authorized, under the procedure referred to in Article 9, to restrict the issue of exit documents.
2. Such restriction shall observe objective criteria and shall not be discriminatory. These criteria shall in particular provide for the priority issue of exit documents to traditional exporters, a small quantity being nevertheless reserved for new operators.
The Commission shall assess the Community market situation, whether as a whole or region by region, on the basis of the following objective indicators:
- quantities produced in Spain,
- forecasts for exports from Spain to the rest of the Community,
- quantities actually exported,
- quantities produced in the remainder of the Community as well as those marketed in the Community,
- market price quotations for comparable products,
- quantities taken into intervention,
- any other relevant fact of an objective nature.
During period III, and also during the period of application of any measures taken pursuant to Article 85 (1) and (2) of the Act of Accession, the Commission may, to the extent strictly necessary, subject comparable imports from third countries to special surveillance.
Detailed provisions for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72. These shall cover in particular:
- statistical monitoring,
- the issue and use of the exit document,
- periodic communications by the Member States for STM application purposes.
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This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
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32005R0268 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 268/2005 of 17 February 2005 fixing the representative prices and the additional import duties for molasses in the sugar sector applicable from 18 February 2005
| 18.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 47/8
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 268/2005
of 17 February 2005
fixing the representative prices and the additional import duties for molasses in the sugar sector applicable from 18 February 2005
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sugar (1), and in particular Article 24(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 of 23 June 1995 laying down detailed rules of application for imports of molasses in the sugar sector and amending Regulation (EEC) No 785/68 (2), stipulates that the cif import price for molasses established in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 785/68 (3), is to be considered the representative price. That price is fixed for the standard quality defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68.
(2) For the purpose of fixing the representative prices, account must be taken of all the information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68, except in the cases provided for in Article 4 of that Regulation and those prices should be fixed, where appropriate, in accordance with the method provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation.
(3) Prices not referring to the standard quality should be adjusted upwards or downwards, according to the quality of the molasses offered, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68.
(4) Where there is a difference between the trigger price for the product concerned and the representative price, additional import duties should be fixed under the terms laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95. Should the import duties be suspended pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95, specific amounts for these duties should be fixed.
(5) The representative prices and additional import duties for the products concerned should be fixed in accordance with Articles 1(2) and 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95.
(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,
The representative prices and the additional duties applying to imports of the products referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 are fixed in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 February 2005.
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32001D0547 | 2001/547/EC: Commission Decision of 18 July 2001 amending for the sixth time Decision 2001/356/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 2225)
| Commission Decision
of 18 July 2001
amending for the sixth time Decision 2001/356/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom
(notified under document number C(2001) 2225)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2001/547/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Following the reports of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom, the Commission adopted Decision 2001/356/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom(4), as last amended by Decision 2001/518/EC(5).
(2) In the light of the disease evolution it appears appropriate to prolong the measures.
(3) The situation shall be reviewed at the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee scheduled for 11 and 12 September 2001 and the measures adapted where necessary.
(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The date in Article 15 of Decision 2001/356/EC is replaced by "30 September 2001".
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32010R0665 | Commission Regulation (EU) No 665/2010 of 23 July 2010 on the issue of licences for importing rice under the tariff quotas opened for the July 2010 subperiod by Regulation (EC) No 327/98
| 24.7.2010 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 193/11
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 665/2010
of 23 July 2010
on the issue of licences for importing rice under the tariff quotas opened for the July 2010 subperiod by Regulation (EC) No 327/98
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 327/98 of 10 February 1998 opening and providing for the administration of certain tariff quotas for imports of rice and broken rice (3), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 5 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 327/98 opened and provided for the administration of certain import tariff quotas for rice and broken rice, broken down by country of origin and split into several subperiods in accordance with Annex IX to that Regulation.
(2) July is the third subperiod for the quota laid down in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 327/98 and the second subperiod for the quotas laid down in Article 1(1)(b), (c) and (d).
(3) The notifications presented under Article 8(a) of Regulation (EC) No 327/98 show that, for the quotas with order numbers 09.4154 – 09.4166, the applications lodged in the first ten working days of July 2010 under Article 4(1) of the Regulation cover a quantity greater than that available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by establishing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested under the quotas concerned.
(4) It is also clear from the notifications that, for the quotas with order numbers 09.4127 – 09.4128 – 09.4129 – 09.4149 – 09.4150 – 09.4152 – 09.4153, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of July 2010 under Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 327/98 cover a quantity less than that available.
(5) The total quantities available for the following subperiod should therefore be fixed for the quotas with order numbers 09.4127 – 09.4128 - 09.4129 - 09.4130 – 09.4148 – 09.4112 – 09.4116 - 09.4117 - 09.4118 – 09.4119 – 09.4166, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 327/98.
(6) In order to ensure sound management of the procedure of issuing import licences, the present Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,
1. For import licence applications for rice under the quotas with order numbers 09.4154 – 09.4166 as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 327/98 lodged in the first ten working days of July 2010, licences shall be issued for the quantities requested, multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
2. The total quantities available under the quotas with order numbers 09.4127 – 09.4128 – 09.4129 – 09.4130 – 09.4148 – 09.4112 – 09.4116 – 09.4117 – 09.4118 – 09.4119 – 09.4166 as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 327/98 for the next subperiod are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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31997D0560 | 97/560/EC: Council Decision of 3 March 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreed Minute between the Republic of Malta and the European Community regarding textile trade
| COUNCIL DECISION of 3 March 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreed Minute between the Republic of Malta and the European Community regarding textile trade (97/560/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228 (2) first sentence, thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas the Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreed Minute, amending and renewing, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Malta and the European Community on trade in textile products;
Whereas, pursuant to Council Decision of 22 December 1995, pending the completion of procedures required for its conclusion, this Agreed Minute has been applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 1996;
Whereas this Agreed Minute should be approved,
The Agreed Minute between the Republic of Malta and the European Community regarding textile trade shall be approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of this Agreed Minute is attached to this Decision.
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreed Minute.
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32005D0779 | 2005/779/EC: Commission Decision of 8 November 2005 concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy (notified under document number C(2005) 4273) (Text with EEA relevance)
| 9.11.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 293/28
COMMISSION DECISION
of 8 November 2005
concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy
(notified under document number C(2005) 4273)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2005/779/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of swine vesicular disease have been recorded in certain regions of Italy.
(2) Italy has taken measures to deal with outbreaks under Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease (2).
(3) Italy has also taken additional eradication and monitoring measures for swine vesicular disease covering the whole of Italy. These measures are laid down in yearly programmes for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy and approved in accordance with Article 24(6) and Articles 29 and 32 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (3).
(4) Commission Decision 2004/840/EC of 30 November 2004 approving programmes for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases and of checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses presented by the Member States for the year 2005 and fixing the level of the Community’s financial contribution (4) approved the programme for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy for 2005.
(5) The measures laid down in the yearly programmes for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease seek to recognise pig holdings as free of swine vesicular disease and to ensure that all regions of Italy achieve that status. The programmes also include rules on movement of and trade in live pigs from regions and holdings not of the same status as regards swine vesicular disease.
(6) Most regions of Italy with the exception of Abruzzi, Campania, Calabria and Sicily have been recognised as free from swine vesicular disease following the favourable results of repeated sampling and testing of pigs on all holdings under the yearly eradication and monitoring programmes.
(7) However, given the nature of the disease and its persistence in certain regions of Italy, surveillance to detect swine vesicular disease at an early stage should be maintained in regions recognised as free from swine vesicular disease.
(8) The disease situation in regions that are not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease is also liable to endanger pig holdings in other regions of Italy through trade in live pigs. Pigs should therefore not be moved from regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease to other regions of Italy unless they originate from holdings that fulfil certain conditions.
(9) Pigs in regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease should not be dispatched to other Member States. Pigs in regions recognised as free from swine vesicular disease should only be dispatched from holdings recognised as free from that disease.
(10) The rules laid down in this Decision should apply without prejudice to those laid down in Council Directive 92/119/EEC. It is appropriate to lay down a definition for ‘assembly centre for pigs’ different to the one laid down in Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (5).
(11) For the sake of transparency, rules should be laid down at Community level on the status of pig holdings and regions as regards swine vesicular disease and on movements of and intra-Community trade in live pigs from holdings and regions of a different disease status.
(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
CHAPTER I
SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Subject matter and scope
This Decision lays down animal health rules as regards swine vesicular disease for regions of Italy that are recognised as free from swine vesicular disease and for regions not recognised as free from that disease.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Decision:
1. the definitions in Directive 92/119/EEC shall apply;
2. ‘assembly centre for pigs’ means the holding of a trader to which and from which acquired pigs are regularly moved within 30 days of acquisition.
CHAPTER II
RECOGNITION OF REGIONS AND HOLDINGS IN ITALY AS FREE FROM SWINE VESICULAR DISEASE
Recognition of regions
1. The regions of Italy listed in Annex I are recognised as free from swine vesicular disease.
2. The regions of Italy listed in Annex II are not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease.
Recognition of holdings
1. Italy shall ensure that paragraphs 2 to 6 are complied with.
2. In regions recognised as free from swine vesicular disease, a pig holding shall be recognised as free from that disease if:
(a) on two occasions at an interval of 28 to 40 days, sampling for serological testing has been carried out on a number of breeding pigs sufficient to detect a prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 % and the results have been negative, and
(b) where no breeding pigs are kept on holdings in regions recognised as free from swine vesicular disease, any pigs moved to such holdings originate in holdings recognised as free from that disease.
3. In regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease, a pig holding shall be recognised as free from that disease if on two occasions at an interval of 28 to 40 days, sampling for serological testing has been carried out on a number of pigs sufficient to detect prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 % and the results were negative;
4. A pig holding recognised as free from swine vesicular disease shall retain that status if:
(a) sampling and checking procedures are carried out in accordance with Article 5(1) and Article 6 and the results are negative, and
(b) pigs moved to such a holding originate in holdings recognised as free from swine vesicular disease.
5. The recognition of a holding as free from swine vesicular disease:
(a) shall be suspended where any seropositive case is detected and confirmed by further investigations, until such time as the pig concerned is slaughtered under official supervision, or
(b) shall be withdrawn where two or more seropositive cases are detected.
6. A pig holding shall be recognised once more as free from swine vesicular disease if the sampling and checking procedures set out in paragraphs 2 or 3, as the case may be, have been carried out and the results are negative.
CHAPTER III
SURVEILLANCE
Surveillance in regions recognised as free from swine vesicular disease
1. Italy shall ensure that sampling and checking procedures to detect swine vesicular disease are carried out as set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 in regions recognised as free from that disease.
2. On holdings where more than two breeding pigs are kept, sampling for serological testing shall be carried out at the following intervals on a random sample of 12 breeding pigs or on all breeding pigs where there are fewer than 12 breeding pigs on the holding:
(a) once a year where the holding mainly produces pigs for slaughter,
(b) twice a year in other cases.
3. At assembly centres for pigs, sampling of faeces for virological testing shall be carried out at monthly intervals in every pen where pigs are usually kept.
Surveillance in regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease
1. Italy shall ensure that sampling and checking procedures to detect swine vesicular disease are carried out as set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 in regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease.
2. On holdings recognised as free from swine vesicular disease where breeding pigs are kept and at assembly centres for pigs, the provisions laid down in Article 5 shall apply.
3. On holdings recognised as free from swine vesicular disease where no breeding pigs are kept, sampling for serological testing shall be carried out twice a year on a random sample of 12 pigs or on all pigs where there are fewer than 12 pigs on the holding. Sampling of the pigs of a holding may, however, take place at the slaughterhouse at the time of slaughter.
CHAPTER IV
MOVEMENT OF LIVE PIGS WITHIN ITALY AND TO OTHER MEMBER STATES
SECTION I
Movement within Italy
Measures as regards the movement of live pigs within Italy
1. Italy shall ensure that paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 are complied with for movement of live pigs within Italy.
2. Where pigs from holdings not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease are moved to a slaughterhouse for slaughter, sampling for serological testing shall be carried out on a number of pigs sufficient to detect prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %.
3. The movement of pigs from holdings not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease to other holdings is prohibited.
4. The movement of pigs from regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease to other regions of Italy is prohibited.
Derogations and conditions
By way of derogation from Article 7(4), the Italian authorities may authorise the movement of pigs from holdings in regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease to other regions of Italy on condition that:
(a) the holding of origin has been recognised as free from swine vesicular disease for at least two years without interruption;
(b) in the 60 days prior to movement, the holding of origin has not been located in a protection or surveillance zone following an outbreak of swine vesicular disease;
(c) no pigs were introduced onto the holding of origin in the 12 months prior to movement from holdings where swine vesicular disease was suspected;
(d) pigs on the holding of origin are sampled between 20 and 30 days before movement and serologically testing is carried out on a number of pigs sufficient to detect prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %;
(e) pigs on the holding of destination are sampled at least 28 days after movement and serologically testing is carried out on a number of pigs sufficient to detect prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %. Pigs may not be moved from the holding of destination until testing has been carried out and the results are negative;
(f) the animals moved are transported in sealed vehicles under the supervision of the authorities;
(g) movement of the pigs is notified at least 48 hours in advance to the local veterinary authority responsible for the holding of destination;
(h) the vehicles used for transporting the pigs are cleaned and disinfected under official supervision before and after movement.
SECTION II
Intra-Community movement
Dispatch of live pigs from Italy to other Member States
1. Italy shall ensure that paragraphs 2 and 3 are complied with.
2. The dispatch of pigs from regions not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease to other Member States is prohibited.
3. Pigs dispatched from regions recognised as free from swine vesicular disease to other Member States shall come from holdings that are recognised as free from that disease.
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Obligation regarding certification
Italy shall ensure that health certificates as provided for in Article 5(1) of Directive 64/432/EEC accompanying pigs dispatched from Italy to other Member States in accordance with Article 9 of this Decision are endorsed with the following wording:
‘Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 2005/779/EC concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy’
CHAPTER V
OBLIGATION OF COMMUNICATION
1
Communication to the Commission and the Member States
The Italian authorities shall forward any relevant information on the application of this Decision to the Commission and the Member States every six months through the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.
CHAPTER VI
FINAL PROVISIONS
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Addresses
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31986R0642 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 642/86 of 28 February 1986 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1303/83 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences and advance fixing certificates for products processed from fruit and vegetables
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) N° 642/86
of 28 February 1986
amending Regulation (EEC) N° 1303/83 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences and advance fixing certificates for products processed from fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Articles 13 (4) and 14 (3) thereof;
Whereas Article 15 of Commission Regulation (EEC) N° 1303/83 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) N° 793/85 (3), provides that the basic product in respect of which the refund is fixed in advance shall be shown in the application for the certificate and the certificate itself; whereas Regulation (EEC) N° 426/86 has extended the range of basic products for which export refund may be granted and fixed in advance; whereas as a consequence Regulation (EEC) N° 1303/83 should be amended;
Whereas in the advance fixing certificate the product to be exported shall be described with reference to the relevant subheading of the Common Customs Tariff; whereas the criteria for classifying a product in a specific subheading is in many cases the content of sugar; whereas an exporter may need several advance fixing certificates for a specific product where the sugar content of the product varies; whereas this situation could be avoided if the advance fixing certificate could cover products with different sugar content; whereas such a simplification could be made without creating problems for the management of the advance fixing system;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,
In Regulation (EEC) N° 1303/83 Article 15 is replaced by the following:
'Article 15
1. In the case of advance fixing of the export refund:
(a) The application for the certificate and the certificate itself shall indicate in section 12 the basic product in respect of which the refund is fixed in advance. For this purpose «basic product» means:
- sugar, including white sugar, raw sugar and beet and cane syrup,
- glucose in the form of white crystalline powder, whether or not agglomerated,
- other glucose and glucose syrup, or
- isoglucose;
(b) The products to be exported may, in the application for the certificate and in the certificate itself, be described by reference to the four-digit heading of the Common Customs Tariff within which the products fall. The certificate shall be valid for all products attracting export refund falling within that heading.
2. When the provisions of paragraph 1 (b) are applied, the amount of the security shall as a derogation from Article 13 be 1,80 ECU/100 kg net.'
This Regulation shall enter into force 1 March 1986.
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31981D0138 | 81/138/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 February 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'ICSP- microcomputer training system, course 525 A' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties
| COMMISSION DECISION of 18 February 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as "ICSP-microcomputer training system, course 525 A" may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties (81/138/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Whereas, by letter dated 26 August 1980, the Danish Government has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as "ICSP-microcomputer training system, course 525 A", to be used for training and for the processing of scientific data in connection with the acquisition of meteorological parameters from automatic weather stations, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 8 January 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;
Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a micro-processor;
Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus ; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,
The apparatus described as "ICSP-microcomputer training system, course 525 A", which is the subject of an application by the Danish Government of 26 August 1980, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties.
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32002R0003 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 3/2002 of 3 January 2002 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 3/2002
of 3 January 2002
altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector(1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 27(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2437/2001(2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2607/2001(3).
(2) It follows from applying the detailed rules contained in Regulation (EC) No 2437/2001 to the information known to the Commission that the export refunds at present in force should be altered to the amounts set out in the Annex hereto,
The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, undenatured and exported in the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2437/2001 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 January 2002.
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31985D0306 | 85/306/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 May 1985 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in Luxembourg pursuant to Council Directives 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC (Only the French text is authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION
of 23 May 1985
on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in Luxembourg pursuant to Council Directives 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC
(Only the French text is authentic)
(85/306/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,
Whereas the Government of Luxembourg, pursuant to Article 17 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC and to Article 8 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC, notified the following provisions:
- the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 22 November 1984 laying down the comparable earned income for 1984 and certain procedures relating to that income,
- the Law of 7 March 1985 renewing the measures of social and economic development in the agricultural sector;
Whereas, under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 22 November 1984, the existing provisions in Luxembourg for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community;
Whereas, under Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission has to decide whether the Law of 7 March 1985 satisfies the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC;
Whereas the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 22 November 1984 is consistent with the aims and requirements of Directive 72/159/EEC;
Whereas the Law of 7 March 1985 is consistent with the aims and requirements of Directive 72/160/EEC;
Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,
1. Having regard to the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 22 November 1984, the provisions for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC.
2. The Law of 7 March 1985 renewing the measures of social and economic development in the agricultural sector satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC.
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32002D0512 | 2002/512/EC: Commission Decision of 22 March 2001 approving the Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance under Objective 2 in the region of Lower Normandy in France (notified under document number C(2001) 634)
| Commission Decision
of 22 March 2001
approving the Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance under Objective 2 in the region of Lower Normandy in France
(notified under document number C(2001) 634)
(Only the French text is authentic)
(2002/512/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds(1), and in particular Article 15(5) thereof,
After consulting the Committee on the Development and Conversion of Regions, the Committee pursuant to Article 147 of the Treaty and the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,
Whereas:
(1) Articles 13 et seq. of Title II of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lay down the procedure for preparing and implementing Single Programming Documents.
(2) Article 15(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides that, after consultation with the partners referred to in Article 8 of the Regulation, the Member State may submit to the Commission a development plan which is treated as a draft Single Programming Document, and which contains the information referred to in Article 16 of the Regulation.
(3) Under Article 15(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, on the basis of the regional development plan submitted by the Member State and within the partnership established in accordance with Article 8 of that Regulation, the Commission is to take a decision on the Single Programming Document, in agreement with the Member State concerned and in accordance with the procedures laid down in Articles 48 to 51.
(4) The French Government submitted to the Commission on 17 April 2000 an acceptable draft Single Programming Document for the region of Lower Normandy fulfilling the conditions for Objective 2 pursuant to Article 4(1) and qualifying for transitional support under Objectives 2 and 5(b) pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. As permitted by Article 40(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(2), the draft includes rural development measures other than those referred to in Article 35(1) of the Regulation. It also includes the information listed in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, in particular a description of the priorities selected and an indication of the financial contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guarantee Section.
(5) The date of submission of the draft which was considered acceptable by the Commission constitutes the date from which expenditure under the plan is eligible. Under Article 52(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, as an acceptable plan was submitted between 1 January and 30 April 2000 the date from which expenditure under the plan is eligible is 1 January 2000 in the case of the Structural Funds. In the case of the EAGGF Guarantee Section, Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2603/1999(3) provides that the expenditure is eligible only if it has actually been paid to the beneficiary after the date of submission of the programme. Under Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, it is necessary to lay down the final date for the eligibility of expenditure.
(6) The rural development measures to be financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section are governed, in particular as regards their compatibility and consistency with common agricultural policy measures, by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
(7) The Single Programming Document has been drawn up in agreement with the Member State concerned and within the partnership.
(8) The Commission has satisfied itself that the Single Programming Document is in accordance with the principle of additionality.
(9) Under Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Commission and the Member State are required to ensure, in a manner consistent with the principle of partnership, coordination between assistance from the Funds and from the EIB and other existing financial instruments.
(10) The EIB has been involved in drawing up the Single Programming Document in accordance with the provisions of Article 15(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 and has declared itself prepared to contribute to its implementation in conformity with its statutory provisions.
(11) The financial contribution from the Community available over the entire period and its year-by-year breakdown are expressed in euro. The annual breakdown should be consistent with the relevant financial perspective. Under Article 7(7) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Community contribution has already been indexed at a rate of 2 % per year. Under Article 7(7) and Article 44(2) of the Regulation, the Community contribution may be reviewed at mid-term, and not later than 31 March 2004, to take account of the effective level of inflation and the allocation of the performance reserve.
(12) Provision should be made for adapting the financial allocations of the priorities of this Single Programming Document within certain limits to actual requirements reflected by the pattern of implementation on the ground, in agreement with the Member State concerned,
The Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance in the region of Lower Normandy in France eligible under Objective 2 and qualifying for transitional support under Objectives 2 and 5(b) for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2006 is hereby approved.
1. In accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Single Programming Document includes the following elements:
(a) the strategy and priorities for the joint action of the Structural Funds and the Member State; their specific quantified targets; the ex ante evaluation of the expected impact, including on the environmental situation, and the consistency of the priorities with the economic, social and regional policies and the employment strategy of France.
The priorities are as follows:
1. encouraging economic development to promote growth and employment;
2. spatial planning to make the region more competitive;
3. improving the quality of lie and increasing solidarity to achieve balanced social and spatial cohesion;
4. regional rural development plan;
5. technical assistance;
(b) a summary description of the measures planned to implement the priorities, including the information needed to check compliance with the State aid rules under Article 87 of the Treaty;
(c) the indicative financing plan specifying for each priority and each year the financial allocation envisaged for the contribution from each Fund and the other financial instruments, including the total amount from the EAGGF Guarantee Section and indicating separately the funding planned for the regions receiving transitional support in respect of Objectives 2 and 5(b) and the total amounts of eligible public or equivalent expenditure and estimated private funding in the Member State. The total contribution from the Funds planned for each year for the Single Programming Document is consistent with the relevant financial perspective;
(d) the provisions for implementing the Single Programming Document including designation of the managing authority, a description of the arrangements for managing the Single Programming Document and the use to be made of global grants, a description of the systems for monitoring and evaluation, including the role of the Monitoring Committee and the arrangements for the participation of the partners in that Committee;
(e) the ex ante verification of compliance with additionality and information on the transparency of financial flows.
2. The indicative financing plan puts the total cost of the priorities selected for the joint action by the Community and the Member State at EUR 1090961858 for the whole period, the financial contribution from the Structural Funds at EUR 265327344 and that from the EAGGF Guarantee Section at EUR 40320000.
The resulting requirement for national resources of EUR 543859870 from the public sector and EUR 241454644 from the private sector can be partly met by Community loans from the European Investment Bank and other lending instruments.
3. The rate of part financing by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for each rural development measure is given in the Single Programming Document. The rate of part-financing by the EAGGF at the level of the sub-measure or action is given in the programme complement provided for in Article 19(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 and shall be valid for at least one financial year.
1. The total assistance from the Structural Funds granted under the Single Programming Document amounts to EUR 265327344, to which the EAGGF Guarantee Section will contribute a further EUR 40320000.
The procedure for granting the financial assistance, including the financial contribution from the Funds for the various priorities included in the Single Programming Document, is set out in the financing plan annexed to this Decision.
2. The indicative initial estimated breakdown among the Structural Funds of the total Community assistance available is as follows:
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3. During implementation of the financing plan, the total cost or Community financing of a given priority may be adjusted in agreement with the Member State by up to 25 % of the total Community contribution to the Single Programming Document throughout the programme period, up to a maximum of EUR 30 million, without altering the total Community contribution referred to in paragraph 1.
This Decision is without prejudice to the Commission's position on aid schemes falling within Article 87(1) of the Treaty that are included in this assistance and which it has not yet approved. Submission of the application for assistance, the programme complement or a request for payment by the Member State does not replace the notification required by Article 88(3) of the Treaty.
Community financing of State aid falling within Article 87(1) of the Treaty, granted under aid schemes or in individual cases, requires prior approval by the Commission under Article 88 of the Treaty, except where the aid falls under the de minimis rule or is exempted under an exemption regulation adopted by the Commission under Council Regulation (EC) No 994/98 on the application of Articles 92 and 93 to certain categories of horizontal State aid(4). In the absence of such exemption or approval, aid is illegal and subject to the consequences set out in the procedural regulation for State aid, and its part-financing would be treated as an irregularity within the meaning of Articles 38 and 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.
Consequently, the Commission will not accept requests for interim and final payments under Article 32 of the Regulation for measures being part-financed with new or altered aid, as defined in the procedural regulation for State aid, granted under aid schemes or in individual cases, until such aid has been notified to and formally approved by the Commission.
By way of derogation from the preceding paragraphs, Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall apply in the context of rural development part financed by the EAGGF.
The date from which expenditure shall be eligible is 1 January 2000 for the Structural Funds and 17 April 2000 for the EAGGF Guarantee Section.
The closing date for the eligibility of expenditure shall be 31 December 2008 for the Structural Funds. This date is extended to 30 April 2009 for expenditure incurred by bodies granting assistance under Article 9(l) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The closing date for the eligibility of expenditure in the area receiving transitional support shall be 31 December 2007.
The final date for the EAGGF Guarantee Section to take account of payments made by the paying bodies under this programming document shall be 31 December 2006.
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31994R2019 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2019/94 of 2 August 1994 on imports of residues from the manufacture of starch from maize from the United States of America
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2019/94 of 2 August 1994 on imports of residues from the manufacture of starch from maize from the United States of America
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1866/94 (2), and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,
Whereas, within the framework of the GATT, the European Community and the USA have agreed to clarify the tariff definition of residues from the manufacture of starch from maize; whereas imports of these products into the Community are subject to laboratory analysis to verify their conformity with the tariff definition; whereas the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture and the USA wet milling industry, under the regular review of the USA authorities, will certify that imports of these products from the USA into the Community are in conformity with the agreed definition;
Whereas on the basis of the establishment of a system of accompanying certificates for checking the conformity of imports from the USA it is appropriate that the customary measures for checking should continue to be applied to imports from the USA accompanied by these certificates and to all other imports of residues from the manufacture of starch from maize;
Whereas the regular communication by Member States to the Commission of the quantities and value of products imported under cover of these certificates is one of the elements agreed with the USA to enable a more effective monitoring of the implementation of the above agreement;
Whereas the Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time set by its chairman,
1. Residues from the manufacture of starch from maize imported into the Community from the USA under CN code 2303 10 19 shall be subject to verification for their conformity with this code by means of laboratory analysis for all shipments not accompanied by a certificate issued by the FGIS and a certificate issued by the USA wet milling industry as set out in the Annex hereto.
2. Shipments from the USA which are accompanied by these two certificates and shipments from all other third countries are subject to the customary measures for checking imports.
The Member States shall communicate to the Commission before the end of each month the quantities and value of products imported under the CN code 2303 10 19 during the previous month and accompanied by the certificates of conformity specified in Article 1 (1).
This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 September 1994.
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32006D0686 | 2006/686/EC: Commission Decision of 12 October 2006 on the allocation to the Netherlands of additional fishing days within Skagerrak, area IV, division IIa (EC waters), divisions VIIa and VIa (notified under document number C(2006) 4777) (Text with EEA relevance)
| 13.10.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 282/50
COMMISSION DECISION
of 12 October 2006
on the allocation to the Netherlands of additional fishing days within Skagerrak, area IV, division IIa (EC waters), divisions VIIa and VIa
(notified under document number C(2006) 4777)
(Only the Dutch text is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2006/686/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of stocks, applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 10 of Annex IIA,
Whereas:
(1) Point 8 of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 specifies the maximum number of days on which Community vessels of an overall length equal to or greater than 10 meters carrying on board beam trawls of mesh sizes equal to or larger than 80 mm may be present within Skagerrak, Area IV, Divisions IIa (EC waters) and VIId, within Division VIIa and within Division VIa as defined in point 2 of Annex IIA from 1 February 2006 to 31 January 2007.
(2) Point 10 of Annex IIA enables the Commission to allocate an additional number of fishing days on which a vessel may be present within the geographical area when carrying on board such beam trawls, on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2002.
(3) The Netherlands submitted data demonstrating that vessels, which have ceased activities since 1 January 2002, deployed 14,18 % of the fishing effort deployed in 2001 by Dutch vessels present within the geographical area and carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm. Within the philosophy of Regulation (EC) No 51/2006, the Dutch Authorities have committed themselves to reduce the fishing effort deployed in flatfish fisheries.
(4) In view of the data submitted, 20 or 22 additional days at sea should be allocated to the Netherlands for the period between 1 February 2006 and 31 January 2007 for vessels carrying on board beam trawls of groupings of fishing gears 4.b.i, 4.b.ii, 4.b.iii and 4.b.iv, according to whether they are or are not subjected to the special conditions laid down in point 8.1.(c), 8.1.(e) and 8.1.(i) of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006.
(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,
The maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the Netherlands and carrying on board beam trawls of groupings of fishing gears, mentioned in points 4.b.i, 4.b.ii, 4.b.iii or 4.b.iv of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 and not subject to any of the special conditions listed in point 8.1 of that Annex may be present in the Skagerrak, Area IV and Division IIa (EC waters), in Division VIIa and in Division VIa, as laid down in Table I of that annex, shall be amended to 163 days per year.
The maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the Netherlands and carrying on board beam trawls of groupings of fishing gears, mentioned in points 4.b.i, 4.b.ii, 4.b.iii or 4.b.iv of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 and subject to the special conditions laid down in point 8.1.(c), 8.1.(i) and 8.1.(e) of that Annex, may be present in the Skagerrak, Area IV and Division IIa (EC waters), in Division VIIa and in Division VIa as laid down in Table I of that annex, shall be amended to 177 days per year.
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31981D0092 | 81/92/EEC: Commission Decision of 30 January 1981 on the list of establishments in the Republic of Uruguay approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh beef and veal, sheepmeat and meat of domestic solipeds into the Community
| COMMISSION DECISION of 30 January 1981 on the list of establishments in the Republic of Uruguay approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh beef and veal, sheepmeat and meat of domestic solipeds into the Community (81/92/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof,
Whereas establishments in non-member countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC;
Whereas Uruguay has forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of the establishments authorized to export to the Community;
Whereas Community on-the-spot inspections have shown that the hygiene standards of many of these establishments are sufficient and they may therefore be entered on a first list, drawn up in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, of establishments from which importation of fresh meat may be authorized;
Whereas the case of the other establishments proposed by Uruguay must be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to the relevant Community legislation ; whereas, in the meantime and so as to avoid any abrupt interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them;
Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision in the light of steps taken to this end and improvements made;
Whereas it should be recalled that imports of fresh meat are also subject to other Community veterinary legislation, particularly as regards health protection requirements, including the special provisions in respect of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom;
Whereas the conditions of importation of fresh meat from establishments appearing on the list annexed to this Decision remain subject to Community provisions laid down elsewhere and to the general provisions of the Treaty ; whereas, in particular, the importation from non-member countries and the re-exportation to other Member States of certain categories of meat, such as meat weighing less than 3 kilograms, or meat containing residues of certain substances which are not yet covered by special harmonized rules, remain subject to the health legislation of the importing Member State;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
1. The establishments in the Republic of Uruguay listed in the Annex are hereby approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh beef and veal, sheepmeat and meat of domestic solipeds into the Community.
2. Imports from those establishments shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions laid down elsewhere, and in particular those concerning health protection requirements.
1. Member States shall prohibit imports of the categories of fresh meat referred to in Article 1 (1) coming from establishments other than those listed in the Annex.
2. This prohibition, however, shall not apply until 31 August 1981 to establishments which are not listed in the Annex but which have been officially approved and proposed by the Uruguayan authorities as of 1 September 1980, pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the abovementioned Directive, before 1 September 1981.
(1) OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 February 1981.
This Decision shall be reviewed and if necessary amended before 1 July 1981.
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32012D0413 | 2012/413/EU: Commission Decision of 19 July 2012 on the establishment of the annual priority lists for the development of network codes and guidelines for 2013 Text with EEA relevance
| 20.7.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 192/32
COMMISSION DECISION
of 19 July 2012
on the establishment of the annual priority lists for the development of network codes and guidelines for 2013
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2012/413/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 (1) and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (2), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The Third Package of directives and regulations (hereinafter the ‘Third Package’), as adopted in 2009, entered into force on 3 March 2011. With it a new system of establishing binding European-wide network codes entered into force as well.
(2) As a first step towards binding European network codes, an annual priority list identifying the areas to be included in the development of network codes has to be established by the European Commission (‘the Commission’) in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 (‘the Electricity Regulation’) and Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 (‘the Gas Regulation’). In setting the priorities, the Commission has to consult the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘ACER’), the responsible European Network of Transmission System Operators (‘ENTSOs’) and other relevant stakeholders. This decision sets out the priorities as decided by the Commission based on the outcomes from the public consultation.
(3) The European Council on 4 February 2011 set 2014 as a target for the completion of the internal market for electricity and gas. The Third Package is an important element in the development towards this target. However, further efforts have to be made to allow gas and electricity to flow freely across Europe. The network codes and guidelines which are foreseen by the Third Package will provide the relevant rules for this further development.
(4) For the planning of resources it is important to identify annually the key areas for the development of network codes and guidelines. As soon as an area is identified as important for the first time, scoping work needs to be started in order to identify to what extent a harmonisation is needed. Key areas where the work on network codes and guidelines has already started will be continued and completed.
(5) The public consultation, as required by Article 6(1) of the Electricity and the Gas Regulation, took place from 8 March to 16 April 2012. The Commission received 18 responses (3), including one response from a local government and responses by ENTSOG and ENTSO-E. Whereas the other responses came mainly from European energy stakeholder organisations, several individual companies also participated in the public consultation.
(6) The following were the major general comments received during the public consultation:
(a) A clear message from the public consultation was that stakeholders supported the focused approach of the Commission prioritising the work to deliver key elements that are necessary for the completion of the internal energy market by 2014 as regards the development of network codes and guidelines both for electricity and gas. Stakeholders are of the view that the Commission has pointed out in its consultation the most important tasks to be done for further integration of the internal energy market.
(b) A further key message by several stakeholders was that they would prefer to put all the issues listed in Article 8(6) of the Electricity and Gas Regulation through the FG/NC process instead of using direct comitology guidelines for the adoption of binding rules on these areas. In this context some stakeholders stressed the importance of a transparent, efficient and coherent process which guarantees early and close stakeholder and distribution system operator involvement. It was also mentioned that the necessary timeslots for the development of robust network codes, with sufficient time for consultation of involved actors, need to be given.
(c) Several stakeholders requested that draft proposals for the framework guidelines and network codes should be accompanied by the relevant Impact Assessment outlining the main policy options and underpinning by their comprehensive cost-benefit analysis. The Impact Assessment should furthermore be subject to a separate public consultation. Drafting the impact assessment after the end of a public consultation, as in the case of the ‘pilot code’, would not be acceptable.
(d) Several stakeholders mentioned in their response that the scope of some network codes is too wide and does not restrict itself to the scope given by the Regulations, i.e. cross-border issues. In this context it was also stressed that network codes should not be over-prescriptive.
(7) The following were the major comments concerning the annual priority list regarding electricity network rules received during the public consultation:
(a) Several stakeholders were concerned about possible inconsistencies between network codes. Some proposed to develop only one network code in line with one framework guideline and some emphasised that at least some network codes need to be developed together such as the network codes on generator connection and demand connection, the network codes on grid connection and system operation, the network code on connection and congestion management and the ‘governance’ comitology guideline.
(b) Several stakeholders support the development of rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures and/or investment incentives. ENTSO-E was of the opinion that the issue of tariff structures and the issue of investment incentives are largely unrelated and recommended therefore addressing them independently while giving priority to rules regarding investment incentives.
(c) ENTSO-E expressed the view that rules for longer-term (forward) capacity allocation and rules on High-voltage direct current transmission system connection need to be included into the annual priority list for 2013.
(8) The following were the major comments concerning the annual priority list regarding gas network rules received during the public consultation:
(a) A key message by stakeholders was that they want to have harmonised rules regarding transmission tariff structures but would prefer to develop the rules through the network code process instead of using direct comitology guidelines. Several stakeholders proposed to set a narrow scope.
(b) Some stakeholders raised concerns about the consistency between the network code on capacity allocation and the rules on congestion management procedures and therefore recommended to synchronise the comitology process for both topics.
(9) The following were the major comments concerning possible scope and need of network codes and guidelines beyond 2013 regarding electricity network rules received during the public consultation: some stakeholders were of the view Third Party Access rules should be developed before those related to energy efficiency regarding electricity networks as they could provide a level playing field for operators in the internal market.
(10) The following were the major comments concerning possible scope and need of network codes and guidelines beyond 2013 regarding gas network rules received during the public consultation:
(a) Several stakeholders are asking to address the issue of incremental capacity and propose that rules could be developed in a network code on Third Party Access; others also want to have it addressed in the development of rules on harmonised transmission tariff structures. Several stakeholders were of the opinion that rules for trading related to technical and operational provisions of network access services and system balance are already covered by the rules on capacity allocation and balancing. Still stakeholders called for the development of trading rules focusing on rules to foster a liquid market on secondary capacity trading.
(b) Concerning ‘network security and reliability rules’ the opinion was given that in case this issue needs to be tackled it would be more appropriate to do so in the framework of Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply.
(c) Some stakeholders raised concerns whether the development of network codes and guidelines regarding operational procedures in an emergency would have any benefit and were questioning the harmonisation of these provisions.
(11) Having regard to the responses of stakeholders the Commission prioritises the work to deliver key elements that are necessary for the completion of the internal energy market by 2014,
As it is foreseen that harmonised rules on transparency will pass the comitology procedure in 2012 the Commission establishes for the development of harmonised electricity rules this annual priority list for 2013:
— capacity allocation and congestion management rules including governance for day-ahead and intraday markets including capacity calculation (adoption under comitology procedure),
— rules for longer-term (forward) capacity allocation (drafting of network code),
— network connection rules:
— network rules on generator grid connection (adoption under comitology procedure),
— network code on distribution system operator and industrial load connection (finalise network code and start comitology process),
— network code on High-voltage direct current transmission system connection,
— system operation (finalise network codes on operational security, on operational planning and scheduling and on load-frequency control and reserves and start adoption process (5)),
— balancing rules including network-related reserve power rules (finalise network code on balancing),
— rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures and/or investment incentives.
As it is foreseen that harmonised rules on congestion management will pass the comitology procedure in 2012 the Commission establishes for the development of harmonised gas rules this annual priority list for 2013:
— capacity allocation (adoption under comitology procedure),
— balancing rules including network-related rules on nomination procedure, rules for imbalance charges and rules for operational balancing between transmission system operators' systems (finalise network code and start adoption process),
— interoperability and data exchange rules,
— rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures.
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32003R0731 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 731/2003 of 25 April 2003 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 731/2003
of 25 April 2003
fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002(3).
(2) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002(5), allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.
(3) The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
The maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 21 to 24 April 2003 at 153,00 EUR/t.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 April 2003.
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31984R2118 | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2118/84 of 24 July 1984 amending for the third time Regulation (EEC) No 2183/81 laying down rules implementing the system of aid for cotton
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2118/84
of 24 July 1984
amending for the third time Regulation (EEC) No 2183/81 laying down rules implementing the system of aid for cotton
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Protocol 4 on cotton,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2169/81 of 27 July 1981 laying down the general rules for the system of aid for cotton (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1462/84 (2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,
Whereas Article 1 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2183/81 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2081/83 (4), gives a figure for ginning costs and Article 4 (1) gives the crushing costs for cotton seed; whereas since these costs have increased in the meantime the amounts given in the Regulation should be adjusted;
Whereas, under the first indent of Article 13 (1) (d) of the abovementioned Regulation, producing Member States are required to provide notification, not later than 15 July each year, of the areas sown with cotton during the current year;
Whereas, in view of the postponement of the beginning of the marketing year for cotton by one month, the deadline for the notification referred to above should likewise be deferred by one month;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Flax and Hemp,
Regulation (EEC) No 2183/81 is hereby amended as follows:
1. In Article 1 (2) '13,5' is replaced by '13,70'.
2. In Article 4 (1) '7,56' is replaced by '7,67'.
3. In Article 13 (1) (d) '15 July' is replaced by '15 August'.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32002R2194 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2194/2002 of 10 December 2002 determining the world market price for unginned cotton
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 2194/2002
of 10 December 2002
determining the world market price for unginned cotton
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Protocol 4 on cotton, annexed to the Act of Accession of Greece, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2001(1),
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 of 22 May 2001 on production aid for cotton(2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001, a world market price for unginned cotton is to be determined periodically from the price for ginned cotton recorded on the world market and by reference to the historical relationship between the price recorded for ginned cotton and that calculated for unginned cotton. That historical relationship has been established in Article 2(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1591/2001 of 2 August 2001(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1486/2002(4). Where the world market price cannot be determined in this way, it is to be based on the most recent price determined.
(2) In accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001, the world market price for unginned cotton is to be determined in respect of a product of specific characteristics and by reference to the most favourable offers and quotations on the world market among those considered representative of the real market trend. To that end, an average is to be calculated of offers and quotations recorded on one or more European exchanges for a product delivered cif to a port in the Community and coming from the various supplier countries considered the most representative in terms of international trade. However, there is provision for adjusting the criteria for determining the world market price for ginned cotton to reflect differences justified by the quality of the product delivered and the offers and quotations concerned. Those adjustments are specified in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1591/2001.
(3) The application of the above criteria gives the world market price for unginned cotton determined hereinafter,
The world price for unginned cotton as referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 is hereby determined as equalling EUR 25,618/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 December 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
31991D0039 | 91/39/EEC: Commission Decision of 19 December 1990 relating to a proceeding under Article 85 of the EEC Treaty (IV/32.595 - d'Ieteren motor oils) (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION of 19 December 1990 relating to a proceeding unde Article 85 of the EEC Treaty (IV/32.595 - D'Ieteren motor oils) (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic) (91/39/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962, first Regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 2 thereof,
Having regard to the notification and application for negative clearance submitted on 12 February 1988 by SA D'Ieteren NV,
Having regard to the summary of the notification and application published (2) pursuant to Article 19 (3) of Regulation No 17,
After consulting the Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions,
Whereas:
I. THE FACTS
(1) The notification and application concerns a circular letter (hereinafter called 'the circular') sent by SA d'Ieteren NV to its authorized vehicle dealers on 14 December 1987. The circular, which was sent within the context of a standard-form agreement concluded with each of the dealers in question, contains instructions to use only certain motor oils, when servicing or repairing Volkswagen or Audi vehicles.
(2) SA D'Ieteren NV, Brussels, Belgium ('D'Ieteren') is the exclusive, contractual importer for Belgium of vehicles made by Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Germany ('Volkswagen'). D'Ieteren re-sells some of those vehicles, which are of the Volkswagen and Audi marques, to the final user through its own retail establishments; it also supplies a number of dealers, with each of whom it has a long-term dealer agreement ('the dealer agreement') of the kind described by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 123/85 of 12 December 1984 on the application of Article 85 (3) of the Treaty to certain categories of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreements (3). The dealer agreement
- defines the territory in which the dealer receives the exclusivity of supply of the vehicles concerned (and of parts therefor) for the purpose of resale; and
- imposes certain restrictions on the sale by the dealer of competing products, and minimum standards for facilities to be available, guarantee and other services to be provided, etc., including minimum standards which relate to the repair and maintenance of contract products, particularly as concerns the safe and reliable functioning of motor vehicles.
(3) The circular incorporates the terms of recommendations published by Volkswagen to its importers and dealers and to vehicle users. It reads as follows:
'We have opted so far for motor oils which meet the VW 500.00 and VW 505.00 standards and we maintain that position until further notice (4).
The prices of servicing and of the long-term servicing contracts are set on the basis of those standards.
That said, it is true that the VW-Audi factory also allows the VW 501.01 standard. This is found in various technical notices that you have received and will in future receive, and also in the users' handbooks for the vehicles of our marques. Accordingly, we cannot reproach a customer for using a VW 501.01 oil. However, we draw your attention to the fact that these oils do not have all the characteristics of super-lubricants meeting the VW 500.00 and 505.00 standards and that not all of them are suitable for turbo-diesels.
If some of you nevertheless want to use oils meeting the VW 501.01 standard, you will then have to reduce the 'servicing' price-lists, because these oils are sold considerably more cheaply than the oils that we recommend.
[ . . . ] (5)
The quality of the oil plays a determining role in the reliability of engines; we count on the sense of responsibility of everyone to respect the recommendations in this area.'
(4) The Volkswagen standards referred to in the circular lay down values of an objective nature for the content (e.g. minimum or maximum percentage by volume of certain elements) and performance (e.g. shelf-life, viscosity and shear-resistance) of the oil, and also methods whereby compliance with these values shall be measured. The three standards correspond to the different types of use to be expected; for example, the VW 505.00 standard relates to the specific requirements of high-performance turbo-diesel engines.
The circular does not prevent the dealers concerned from
- buying or stocking oils not meeting the 'VW' standards;
- selling the same to any customer;
or
- using the same when servicing or repairing vehicles other than Volkswagen or Audi.
(5) Any manufacturer or supplier of motor oils may obtain detailed specifications of these standards from Volkswagen, submit samples or test data to Volkswagen for approval and, if approval is given, cite the standard achieved on the container in which the oil is offered for sale and in publicity for the oil. In practice, a large number of manufacturers and suppliers, of all sizes, offers oils meeting the VW standards. For example, some 260 oils, sold under 145 brands, meet both the VW 500.00 and the VW 505.00 standards; the total number meeting one or more of the three VW standards is much greater. These oils are produced in many Member States and elsewhere, and are freely traded into and within the Community. In Belgium, as elsewhere in the Community, oils meeting the VW standards are available from a wide range of sources such as specialist wholesalers, the makers' own representatives or distribution services, service-stations and retailers and supermarkets.
(6) Neither Volkswagen nor D'Ieteren manufacturers, procures the manufacture of, or deals in, motor oils. All vehicle manufacturers give indications to their dealers concerning the use of motor oils. Some vehicle manufacturers or importers either make and distribute motor oils or have arrangements of various kinds with oil manufacturers to distribute or promote the latter's oils. In this case, there is no agreement between the vehicle manufacturer and any lubricant supplier obliging the former to encourage or require its dealers to sell only the latter's lubricants.
(7) Volkswagen has established in every country in Western Europe, including the whole territory of the common market, a network of selective and restrictive distribution agreements similar to the dealer agreement considered here. These agreements contain provisions of the kind referred to at point 2 and also give indications concerning the use of motor oils.
(8) The dealer agreements (as distinct from the circular) are not the subject of an application or notification to the Commission pursuant to Article 2 or 4 of Regualtion No 17. However, Volkswagen, D'Ieteren and Volkswagen's other importers in the common market have made the communication envisaged in Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 123/85, to the effect that the various agreements that form Volkswagen's distribution system have been adapted to the conditions for exemption set out in that Regulation.
(9) In response to the publication pursuant to Article 19 (3) of Regulation No 17, the Commission received no observations concerning the circular's recommendations for motor oils. On the other hand observations were received concerning the circular's original provisions for additives (6). A number of suppliers of such additives considered that the circular effectively prohibited the use of those products when servicing or repairing Volkswagen or Audi vehicles, contrary to Article 85 (1) of the Treaty. However, the paragraph of the circular in question was effectively withdrawn by a further circular to D'Ieteren's dealers dated 22 June 1989, which expressly stated that D'Ieteren did not prohibit the use of additives but abstained from recommending them. Consequently, the circular's provisions concerning additives are not considered in this proceeding.
II. LEGAL ASSESSMENT
(10) The circular's recommendations concerning motor oils are not contrary to Article 85 (1) and even if they were, they would be compatible with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 123/85.
(11) The circular concerned in this proceeding must be evaluated in the context of the selective and exclusive distribution system established by the dealer agreements. It strongly recommends to D'Ieteren's authorized dealers, for the servicing or repair of Volkswagen or Audi vehicles:
- to use only oils which meet standards laid down by Volkswagen,
and
- to pass on to consumers the benefit of the lower prices of certain of those oils.
The strong recommendation contained in the circular creates de facto an economic obligation of the dealer to conform to those recommendations, for two reasons. First, damage caused by the use of other oils is not covered by Volkswagen's warranty. Dealers have a clear interest in precluding possible claims from customers which may well outweigh any advantage which might be gained from the use of, for example, a cheaper oil. Secondly, the dealer agreements contain provisions obliging the dealer to observe minimum standards which relate to the repair and maintenance of the contract products, particularly as concerns the safe and reliable functioning of motor vehicles, and to take notice of technical information supplied from time to time by D'Ieteren. Failure to observe the minimum standards can be a cause for termination of the agreement, and the circular must be considered as an instruction to each dealer, the observance of which is or may be a condition for the continuation of the supplier/dealer relationship. It is, therefore, tantamount to a condition of the dealer agreement.
The recommendation not to charge, for an oil approved by Volkswagen, the same resale price as for another oil of higher quality that may also be used (see point 3), prevents misinformation of the consumer and is not the subject of the competition rules.
(12) There is reason to consider that the recommendations described above as conditions of the exclusive and selective distribution system do not lead to a distortion or a restriction of competition within the meaning of Article 85 (1). They are based on objective criteria of a technical nature (see (4)) and are applied without undue discrimination, and they have no quantitative or other restrictive objects or effects incompatible with Article 85 (1). Furthermore, the recommendations are not influenced by any commercial interest on the part of D'Ieteren or of Volkswagen in the distribution of oil (see (6)). However, even if they or either of them did distribute oils meeting the VW standards in competition with other suppliers, the mere fact of imposing objective quality standards would not, of itself, amount to a restriction of competition within the meaning of Article 85 (1).
(13) Even if the recommendations in the circular were contrary to Article 85 (1), their compatibility with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 123/85 results from Article 4 (1) (i) (e) of the latter, which provides that the exemption shall apply notwithstanding any obligation imposed on the dealer to:
'(1) observe, for distribution and servicing, minimum standards which relate in particular to:
. . .
(e) the repair and maintenance of contract goods and corresponding goods, particularly as concerns the safe and reliable functioning of motor vehicles; . . .'
Moreover, the principle of minimum quality standards laid down by the vehicle manufacturer is also adopted by Article 3 (4) of that Regulation, by which an obligation on the dealer not to sell or use spare parts that do not match the quality of the contract goods is declared also to be compatible with the exemption. The rationale of both these provisions thus supports the conclusion that the provisions of the circular do not jeopardize the exemption granted for the dealer agreements by Regulation (EEC) No 123/85.
The compatibility of the circular with the Regulation also follows from Article 4 (2) of the latter, which provides that the exemption granted shall also apply where exclusive and selective distribution is combined with obligations referred to in Article 4
(1) and such obligations fall in individual cases under the prohibition contained in Article 85 (1) of the Treaty. Accordingly, even if, by reason of special circumstances, the circular were considered to be caught by Article 85 (1), there would be no need to repeat, by individual decision, the exemption granted by the Regulation.
Article 1
On the basis of the facts in its possession the Commission considers that the circular letter concerning motor oils notified by SA D'Ieteren NV on 12 February 1988, as amended by circular letter of 22 June 1989, does not fulfil the conditions for application of Article 85 (1) of the EEC Treaty. Article 2
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32006R0397 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 397/2006 of 7 March 2006 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state fixed by Regulation (EC) No 373/2006
| 8.3.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 66/5
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 397/2006
of 7 March 2006
altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state fixed by Regulation (EC) No 373/2006
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 27(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 373/2006 (2)
(2) Since the data currently available to the Commission are different to the data at the time Regulation (EC) No 373/2006 was adopted, those refunds should be adjusted,
The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, undenatured and exported in the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 373/2006 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 March 2006.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
32011R0157 | Commission Regulation (EU) No 157/2011 of 21 February 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 884/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, as regards the financing of intervention expenditure incurred in the context of public storage operations
| 22.2.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 47/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 157/2011
of 21 February 2011
amending Regulation (EC) No 884/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, as regards the financing of intervention expenditure incurred in the context of public storage operations
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Article 42 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 4(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 884/2006 (2) provides that expenditure on physical operations relating to buying-in, sale or other forms of transfer of products is financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) based on uniform standard amounts. Moreover, Article 4(1)(c) of that Regulation provides that expenditure on physical operations not necessarily connected with buying-in, sale or other forms of transfer of products is financed by the EAGF based on standard amounts or non-standard amounts.
(2) For reasons of clarity, it is appropriate to specify in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 884/2006 that the expenditure financed by the EAGF may include costs resulting from transport inside or outside the territory of the Member State or from export under certain conditions. The financing of such expenditure should be subject to an approval in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (3).
(3) Regulation (EC) No 884/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Agricultural Funds,
In Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 884/2006, the following point (ca) is inserted after point (c):
‘(ca) Expenditure resulting from transport inside or outside the territory of the Member State or from export, on the basis of standard amounts or non-standard amounts, to be approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.’
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31996D0252 | 96/252/EC: Commission Decision of 1 March 1996 accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, originating in the People's Republic of China, Croatia and Thailand
| COMMISSION DECISION of 1 March 1996 accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, originating in the People's Republic of China, Croatia and Thailand (96/252/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3283/94 of 22 December 1994 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1251/95 (2), and in particular Article 23 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 522/94 (4), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
After consulting the Advisory Committee,
Whereas:
(1) The Commission, by Regulation (EC) No 2318/95 (5), imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports into the Community of certain tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, originating in the People's Republic of China, Croatia and Thailand. By Regulation (EC) No 149/96 (6), the Council extended the validity of this duty for two months.
(2) In the subsequent procedure, it was established that definitive anti-dumping measures should be adopted in order to eliminate injurious dumping. The findings and conclusions on all aspects of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 584/96 (7).
(3) Having been informed of those conclusions, the Croatian exporter and the three Thai exporters which had cooperated in the investigation, offered undertakings pursuant to Article 10 (2) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88.
(4) After a careful examination, and taking into account the particular characteristics of the imports under consideration, the Commission considered that the undertakings offered would eliminate the injurious effects caused by the dumped imports and would be an appropriate remedy in the present case. In addition, since the Croatian and Thai exporters concerned have undertaken to submit detailed and regular sales information to the Commission and since exports from those countries have been made through a limited number of purchasers in the Community, it has been concluded that the proper observance of the undertakings can be effectively monitored by the Commission.
(5) Under these circumstances, the Commission considers that the undertakings offered are acceptable, and the investigation can, therefore, be terminated with respect to the exporters in question without the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties.
(6) The producers and exporters concerned were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which the definitive anti-dumping measures were proposed and have had the opportunity to comment on all aspects of the investigation. Accordingly, should the undertaking be withdrawn or should the Commission have reason to believe that the undertaking has been infringed, it may, where the interests of the Community so require and in accordance with Article 10 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, impose provisional duties forthwith on the basis of the results and conclusions of the investigation set out in Regulation (EC) No 584/96. Subsequently, definitive duties could also be imposed by the Council on the basis of the facts established in that investigation.
(7) When the Advisory Committee was consulted on the acceptance of the undertakings offered, some objections were raised. Therefore, in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, the Commission sent a report to the Council on the results of the consultations and a proposal that the investigation be terminated by the acceptance of undertakings. As the Council, in accordance with the said Articles 9 and 10 (1), has not decided otherwise, the Commission is authorized to adopt this Decision.
(8) The Community industry concerned was informed of the main facts and considerations on the basis of which the Commission intended to accept the undertakings; it did not object,
The undertakings offered by:
(a) Croatia:
- Zeljezara Sisak, Zagreb,
(b) Thailand:
- Awaji Sangyo (Thailand) Co. Ltd, Samutprakarn,
- Thai Benkan Co. Ltd, Prapadaeng-Samutprakarn,
- TTU Industrial Corp. Ltd, Bangkok,
in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of tube or pipe fittings (other than cast fittings, flanges and threaded fittings), of iron or steel (not including stainless steel), with a greatest external diameter not exceeding 609,6 mm, of a kind used for butt-welding or other purposes, originating inter alia in Croatia and Thailand and falling within CN codes ex 7307 93 11, ex 7307 93 19, ex 7307 99 30 and ex 7307 99 90, are hereby accepted.
This acceptance shall take effect on the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 584/96.
The investigation in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding referred to in Article 1 is hereby terminated with regard to the companies named in that Article. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32011D0446 | 2011/446/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 11 July 2011 on the Union financial contribution to national programmes of 15 Member States (Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, France, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Finland) in 2011 for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector (notified under document C(2011) 4918)
| 22.7.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 191/23
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 11 July 2011
on the Union financial contribution to national programmes of 15 Member States (Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, France, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Finland) in 2011 for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector
(notified under document C(2011) 4918)
(Only the Bulgarian, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Swedish texts are authentic)
(2011/446/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (1), and in particular Article 24(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 lays down the conditions whereby Member States may receive a contribution from the European Union for expenditure incurred in their national programmes of collection and management of data. Those programmes are to be drawn up in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 of 25 February 2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (2) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2008 of 14 July 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 (3).
(2) Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1078/2008 establishes that the Commission is to approve the annual budget forecast and is to decide on the annual Union financial contribution to each national programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 and on the basis of the outcome of the evaluation of the annual budget forecasts as referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1078/2008.
(3) This Decision constitutes the financing decision within the meaning of Article 75(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5).
(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,
The maximum global amounts of the Union financial contribution to be granted to each Member State for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector for 2011 and the rate of the Union financial contribution, are established in the Annex.
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Bulgaria, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Finland. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32000R0764 | Council Regulation (EC) No 764/2000 of 10 April 2000 regarding the implementation of measures to intensify the EC-Turkey customs union
| Council Regulation (EC) No 764/2000
of 10 April 2000
regarding the implementation of measures to intensify the EC-Turkey customs union
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal by the Commission(1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),
Whereas:
(1) The Luxembourg European Council on 12 and 13 December 1997 confirmed that the Republic of Turkey was eligible to accede to the European Union.
(2) On 4 March 1998 the Commission submitted to the Council a communication entitled the European strategy for Turkey: the Commission's initial operational proposals to prepare Turkey for accession.
(3) The Cardiff European Council on 15 and 16 June 1998 welcomed the Commission's communication as a platform for developing relations between the European Union and Turkey on a sound and evolutionary basis.
(4) The Commission was requested by the Cardiff European Council to table any proposals which would be required to implement the European strategy.
(5) The Cardiff European Council pointed out that the European strategy would require financial support.
(6) The conclusions of the Council meeting of 13 September 1999 referred to financial assistance for Turkey.
(7) Since the EC-Turkey customs union came into force on 31 December 1995, Turkey has been pushing ahead with economic reform.
(8) The Helsinki European Council of 10 and 11 December 1999 stated that Turkey was a candidate State destined to join the Union on the basis of the same criteria as applied to the other candidate States.
(9) The provisions of this Regulation are based on respect for democratic principles, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms and respect for international law, which underpin the policies of the European Community and its Member States.
(10) The Community attaches great importance to the need for Turkey to improve and promote its democratic practices and respect for fundamental human rights, and more closely involve civil society in that process.
(11) The European Parliament has adopted a number of Resolutions on the importance of respect for human rights in Turkey to the development of close ties between that country and the European Union, in particular those of 13 December 1995 on the human rights situation in Turkey(3), 17 September 1998 on the Commission reports on developments in relations with Turkey since the entry into force of the customs union(4), 3 December 1998 on the communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the further development of relations with Turkey and on the communication from the Commission to the Council entitled "European strategy for Turkey: the Commission's initial operational proposals"(5) and 6 October 1999 on the state of relations between Turkey and the European Union.
(12) A financial reference amount, within the meaning of point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission(6), is included in this Regulation for the entire duration of the programme, as part of the multiannual financial framework of the Mediterranean allocations, without thereby affecting the powers of the budgetary authority as they are defined by the Treaty.
(13) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7).
(14) The Treaty does not provide for powers other than those of Article 308 for the adoption of this Regulation,
The Community shall assist Turkey in preparing for accession by establishing closer links with the European Union in all fields connected with the intensification of the customs union.
The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation for the period 2000 to 2002 shall be EUR 15 million.
The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.
1. The beneficiaries of cooperation projects and operations may include not only the Turkish State and regions but also local authorities, regional organisations, public agencies, local or traditional communities, business support organisations, cooperatives and civil society, in particular associations, foundations and non-governmental organisations.
2. Where an essential element for the continuation of assistance to Turkey is lacking, in particular in the case of violation of democratic principles, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms and international law, the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may decide upon appropriate measures.
3. The Commission shall pass information on its indicative programme to the committee referred to in Article 7 (MED Committee) and the EU-Turkey joint economic and social committee.
Cooperation projects and operations may be financed, in particular in the following areas:
(a) support for the alignment of Turkish legislation with that of the Community and assistance with the institutional development connected with that adjustment;
(b) access to the single market, including development of the requisite certification and quality instruments;
(c) assistance for the liberalisation of capital movements between the Community and Turkey;
(d) cooperation to develop the customs union between the European Community and Turkey, in particular integrating Turkey into the pan-European rules of origin system and supporting its participation in the Transit and Single Administrative Document Conventions;
(e) helping Turkey to adapt its agricultural policy to incorporate the CAP measures needed to establish the free movement of agricultural goods;
(f) cooperation in veterinary and plant-health matters;
(g) Turkish participation in a number of Community programmes and agencies dealing with matters including the environment, research, education, training and youth;
(h) cooperation on competition policy and consumer policy, new technologies and the information society;
(i) cooperation on justice and home affairs;
(j) any form of cooperation seeking to defend and promote democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of minorities.
1. Financial support under this Regulation shall take the form of grants.
2. The instruments to be employed in the course of the operations covered by this Regulation shall include, within the limits established during the annual budget procedure by the budgetary authority, technical assistance, training or other services, supplies and works, along with audits and evaluation and monitoring missions.
3. Community financing may cover investment, with the exception of the purchase of buildings, and recurring costs (including administrative, maintenance and operational costs), taking account of the fact that the project must provide for the recurring costs to be taken over by the beneficiaries.
4. A financial contribution from the partners defined in Article 3 shall be sought for each cooperation operation. The contribution requested shall be within the means of the partners concerned and shall depend on the nature of the operation. In specific cases where the partner is an NGO or a Community-based organisation, a contribution in kind may be made.
5. Opportunities may be sought for cofinancing with other providers of funds, especially with Member States.
6. The necessary measures shall be taken to emphasise the Community character of the aid provided under this Regulation.
7. The Commission, in conjunction with the Member States, may take any initiatives necessary for ensuring good coordination with the other providers of funds involved.
1. The Commission shall appraise, approve and administer operations covered by this Regulation according to the budgetary procedures in force, and in particular those laid down in the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(8).
2. Project and programme appraisal shall take into account the following factors:
(a) effectiveness and viability of operations;
(b) cultural, social, gender and environmental aspects;
(c) conservation and protection of the environment on the basis of the principles of sustainable development;
(d) institutional development necessary to achieve project goals;
(e) experience gained from operations of the same kind.
3. Decisions relating to grants of more than EUR 2 million for individual operations financed under this Regulation shall be taken under the procedure laid down in Article 7(2).
The Commission shall inform the MED Committee succinctly of any financing decisions it intends to take with regard to projects and programmes of less than EUR 2 million in value. The information shall be made available at least one week before the decision is taken.
The Commission shall take all necessary steps to facilitate the grant of aid to small, non-profit-making NGOs.
4. Provided that the overrun or additional requirement is not more than 20 % of the initial commitment fixed by the financing decision, the Commission is authorised to approve, without seeking the opinion of the MED Committee, any extra commitments needed for covering expected or real cost overruns in connection with the operations.
Where the additional commitment referred to in the first subparagraph is less than EUR 4 million, the MED Committee shall be informed of the decision taken by the Commission. Where the additional commitment is more than EUR 4 million but less than 20 % of the initial commitment, the Committee's opinion is required.
5. All financing agreements or contracts concluded under this Regulation shall provide for the Commission and the Court of Auditors to conduct on-the-spot checks according to the usual procedures laid down by the Commission under the rules in force, and in particular those of the Financial Regulation.
6. Where operations are the subject of financing agreements between the Community and Turkey, such agreements shall stipulate that the payment of taxes, duties or any other charges is not to be covered by the Community.
7. Participation in invitations to tender and the award of contracts shall be open on equal terms to any natural or legal person of the Member States and Turkey.
8. Supplies shall originate in the Member States or Turkey.
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the committee set up by Regulation (EC) No 1488/96(9), referred to as the "MED Committee".
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.
The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.
3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
An exchange of views shall take place, once a year, on the basis of a presentation by the Commission's representative of the indicative programme for the operations to be carried out in the year ahead, in a meeting of the MED Committee.
The European Parliament shall be informed of the proposals and of the outcome of the discussions.
The Commission shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the first quarter of each year. This report shall contain at least the following:
(a) a detailed summary of the operations financed during the previous financial year;
(b) the planned indicative programme for the current financial year and a statement of the progress made with regard to the operations included therein;
(c) the forecasts for the programme and the operations to be undertaken during the following financial year;
(d) a summary of the conclusions of evaluations carried out, where necessary, including those relating to specific operations;
(e) information on the bodies with which the agreements or contracts have been concluded.
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The Commission shall regularly evaluate operations financed by the Community in order to establish whether the objectives of the operations have been achieved and to provide guidelines for improving the effectiveness of future operations.
The Commission shall submit to the MED Committee a summary of the evaluations made, which the latter may, if necessary, examine.
Evaluation reports shall be made available to any Member States requesting them.
1
Not later than 30 June 2002, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council an overall assessment of the operations financed by the Community under this Regulation, together with suggestions regarding the future of this Regulation and, where necessary, proposals for amending it.
2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0 |
32001R0406 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 406/2001 of 27 February 2001 establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 406/2001
of 27 February 2001
establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1602/2000(4), and in particular Article 173 (1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Articles 173 to 177 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provide that the Commission shall periodically establish unit values for the products referred to in the classification in Annex 26 to that Regulation.
(2) The result of applying the rules and criteria laid down in the abovementioned Articles to the elements communicated to the Commission in accordance with Article 173 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 is that unit values set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be established in regard to the products in question,
The unit values provided for in Article 173 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 are hereby established as set out in the table in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 2 March 2001.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31993R2622 | COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2622/93 of 23 September 1993 extending Regulation (EEC) No 695/93 adopting safeguard measures applicable to the placing in free circulation of fishery products landed in the Community by fishing vessels from third countries
| COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2622/93 of 23 September 1993 extending Regulation (EEC) No 695/93 adopting safeguard measures applicable to the placing in free circulation of fishery products landed in the Community by fishing vessels from third countries
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organization of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 697/93 (2), and in particular Article 24 (2) thereof,
Whereas the Commission, acting in accordance with Article 24 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92, adopted, by Regulation (EEC) No 695/93 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1672/93 (4), safeguard measures applicable to the placing in free circulation of fishery products landed in the Community by fishing vessels from third countries; whereas theses measures were justified by the serious disturbances on the Community market for a number of fishery products caused by the volume of direct landings of those products and the difficulties of disposing of the Communigy production which the situation caused;
Whereas the information available to the Commission suggests that the Community market equilibrium for the products concerned continues to be precarious; whereas in that context a renewed increase in the volume of direct landings could cause serious disturbances likely to jeopardize the objectives of Article 39 of the Treaty;
Whereas it is necessary, therefore, to extend the application of Regulation (EEC) No 695/93,
Regulation (EEC) No 695/93 is hereby amended as follows:
at Article 5, the date '30 September 1993' is replaced by the date '31 October 1993'.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 1993.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
32001D0117 | 2001/117/EC: Commission Decision of 26 January 2001 amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC and Decisions 92/260/EEC, 93/195/EEC, 93/196/EEC and 93/197/EEC with regard to equidae coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 158)
| Commission Decision
of 26 January 2001
amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC and Decisions 92/260/EEC, 93/195/EEC, 93/196/EEC and 93/197/EEC with regard to equidae coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina
(notified under document number C(2001) 158)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2001/117/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and imports from third countries of equidae(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Articles 12, 15, and 19(i) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991, laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(2), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(3), and in particular Article 18 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Council Decision 79/542/EEC(4), as last amended by Decision 2000/623/EC(5), established a list of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products.
(2) The animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the temporary admission of registered horses and imports of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production are laid down respectively in Commission Decisions 92/260/EEC(6) and 93/197/EEC(7), both as last amended by Decision 2000/209/EC(8).
(3) The animal health conditions and veterinary certification for re-entry of registered horses after temporary export are laid down in Commission Decision 93/195/EEC(9), as last amended by Decision 2000/754/EC(10).
(4) The animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of equidae for slaughter are laid down in Commission Decision 93/196/EEC(11), as last amended by Decision 97/36/EC(12).
(5) Bosnia and Herzegovina is included in the third country list in Decision 79/542/EEC and the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for importation of equidae are laid down in the aforementioned Commission Decisions.
(6) In the context of the events occurring in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina at that time, Commission Decision 92/271/EEC of 20 May 1992 concerning the importation into the Community of live animals and animal products originating in or coming via the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina(13), as amended by Decision 1999/441/EC(14), specifically prohibited the importation into the Community of equidae.
(7) Following a Commission veterinary inspection mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina the control of the equine health situation appears to be unsatisfactory and serious flaws have come to light in the adherence to the suspension of imports into the Community of equidae.
(8) Taking account of the risks the uncontrolled equine health situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina presents to Community equidae, it appears appropriate to suspend imports of equidae from Bosnia and Herzegovina under the terms of Directive 90/426/EEC.
(9) Decision 79/542/EEC and Decisions 92/260/EEC, 93/195/EEC, 93/196/EEC and 93/197/EEC must be amended accordingly.
(10) Consequently Decision 92/271/EEC must be repealed in order to reflect the modified import conditions.
(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
In Part 1 of the Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC, special column for live equidae, the cross (x) in the line relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina is replaced by zero (0).
Decision 92/260/EEC is amended as follows:
1. "Bosnia-Herzegovina (BA)" is deleted in the list of third countries in Group B of Annex I.
2. "Bosnia-Herzegovina" is deleted in the list of third countries in the title of the health certificate set out in Annex II (B).
3. "Bosnia-Herzegovina (BA)" is deleted in the list of third countries in the third indent of paragraph (d) in Chapter III of Annexes II A, B, C, D and E.
Decision 93/195/EEC is amended as follows:
1. "Bosnia-Herzegovina (BA)" is deleted in the list of third countries in Group B of Annex I.
2. "Bosnia-Herzegovina" is deleted in the list of third countries in Group B in the title of the health certificate set out in Annex II.
Decision 93/196/EEC is amended as follows:
"Bosnia-Herzegovina" is deleted in the list of third countries in Group B in footnote 3 of Annex II.
Decision 93/197/EEC is amended as follows:
1. "Bosnia-Herzegovina (BA)" is deleted in the list of third countries in Group B of Annex I.
2. "Bosnia and Herzegovina" is deleted in the list of third countries in the title of the health certificate set out in Annex II (B).
Decision 92/271/EEC is hereby repealed.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32005R0638 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 638/2005 of 26 April 2005 fixing the production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of certain preserved foods
| 27.4.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 106/16
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 638/2005
of 26 April 2005
fixing the production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of certain preserved foods
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (1), and in particular Article 20a thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 20a of Regulation No 136/66/EEC provides for the granting of a production refund for olive oil used in the preserving industry. Pursuant to paragraph 6 of that Article, and without prejudice to paragraph 3 thereof, the Commission shall fix this refund every two months.
(2) By virtue of Article 20a(2) of the abovementioned Regulation, the production refund must be fixed on the basis of the gap between prices on the world market and on the Community market, taking account of the import charge applicable to olive oil falling within CN subheading 1509 90 00 and the factors used for fixing the export refunds for those olive oils during the reference period. It is appropriate to take as a reference period the two-month period preceding the beginning of the term of validity of the production refund.
(3) The application of the above criteria results in the refund being fixed as shown below,
For the months of May and June 2005, the amount of the production refund referred to in Article 20a(2) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC shall be 44,00 EUR/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31992D0596 | 92/596/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1992 on a multiannual guidance programme for the fishing fleet of Greece for the period 1993 to 1996 pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 (Only the Greek text is authentic)
| COMMISSION DECISION of 21 December 1992 on a multiannual guidance programme for the fishing fleet of Greece for the period 1993 to 1996 pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 4028/86 (Only the Greek text is authentic) (92/596/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) N° 3946/92 (2),
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) N° 170/83 of 25 January 1983 establishing a Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources (3), and in particular Article 2 (d) thereof, lists as one of its objectives conservation measures consisting of restricting fishing effort;
Whereas the resolution of the European Parliament on the Commission's 1991 report on the common fisheries policy (4) refers to the structural adjustment of the fleet through the adoption of a new generation of MGPs ensuring a reduction in fishing capacity differentiated according to region and fishery;
Whereas at its meeting of 3 April 1992 the Council concluded that in order to ensure the continuity of fisheries, one of the objectives of the future common fisheries policy must be to re-establish the balance between resources and fishing effort, including capacity, and to maintain a balanced and rational management of resources;
Whereas the Economic and Social Committee, in its opinion on the 1991 report delivered on 27 May 1992, takes the view that the MGPs are an essential means of matching fishing capacity to exploitable resources and that further reduction of the Community's fleet must be differentiated;
Whereas on 30 April 1991 the Greek Government forwarded to the Commission a multiannual guidance programme for the fishing fleet for the period 1992 to 1996, herinafter called 'the programme`, in accordance with Article 3 (3) of Regulation (EEC) N° 4028/86; whereas it later forwarded additional information concerning the programme;
Whereas it is necessary to consider whether the programme fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) N° 4028/86 and constitutes a suitable framework for Community and national financial aid for the sector concerned;
Whereas the objectives for reducing fleet capacity fixed on 31 December 1991 in the previous programme constitute the reference basis for assessing the actual development recorded and the effort still needed to ensure that the objectives are achieved;
Whereas the Commission adopted a transitional programme for 1992 (5); whereas the objectives fixed in the Greek transitional programme should be included in the objectives of the present programme;
Whereas it is important that the overall reduction in fishing effort judged to be necessary in order to adapt the Community fleet to available resources should reflect significant reductions in particular segments of that fleet where an imbalance is most apparent; whereas coefficients for the reduction of fishing effort, differentiated according to fishery or group of fisheries, should therefore be applied to the segments of the fleet thus identified;
Whereas account must be taken of an annual increase of 2 % in fishing effort linked to technical progress;
Whereas available biological and economic analyses suggest that overall reduction in fishing effort, differentiated for the broad groups of target species, should be of 20 % for demersal species, 15 % for benthic species and zero growth in effort for pelagic species;
Whereas, in order to attain these objectives and improve fishing methods, reductions in effort should primarily be focused on segments of the fleet using non-selective gear, particularly those likely to catch large numbers of juveniles, while ensuring that there is no increase in segments using more selective gear;.
Whereas, in order to attain the objectives of the programme, it may be necessary to take steps to influence all the parameters connected with fishing mortality, particularly the capacity and activity of the fleet; whereas, however, structural measures must be focused chiefly on the elimination of excess capacity;
Whereas it is necessary to verify that the objectives fixed in the programme are progressively and coherently met; whereas intermediate and indicative annual objectives should therefore be determined as a basis for Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) N° 4028/86;
Whereas in addition to the six-monthly transmission by Greece of statements concerning development of the fishing fleet and, where applicable, its activity, it is necessary to ensure that these data tally with the information in the Community register of fishing vessels;
Whereas any development that does not comply with the programme objectives would run counter to the objectives of the common fisheries policy; whereas, therefore, certain specific measures undertaken under this programme may not warrant Community financial assistance;
Whereas to programme a concerted and balanced reduction in the overall fishing effort of the Community's fleets requires the Community aid scheme to be focused on measures enabling the objectives of the programme to be attained within the deadlines laid down; whereas priority should also be given to investments aimed at bringing the fleet into line with Community rules on hygiene and safety and to investments in the development of selective fisheries which cause minimum damage to the marine environment;
Whereas the Standing Committee for the Fishing Industry has not given an opinion within the time limit set by the chairman,
The multiannual guidance programme for the fishing fleet for the period 1992 to 1996, as forwarded by the Greek Government on 30 April 1991 and supplemented by the Government at a later date, is hereby approved subject to the conditions laid down in this Decision and provided that those conditions are met.
In order to ensure a durable balance between fishery resources and the fishing effort of the Community fleet, Greece has segmented its fishing fleet as shown in the Annex. The following coefficients shall be applied to the fishing capacity of the segments thus obtained:
- 20 % to segments practising bottom trawling in teams or using an otter trawl and fishing for demersal stocks,
- 15 % to dredgers and beam trawlers for benthic stocks,
- 0 %, i.e. zero growth in other segments.
These reductions shall apply to the objectives fixed on 31 December 1991 as the starting point for the transitional programme for 1992 adopted for Greece and based on the situation of the fishing fleet at 1 January 1992 as presented by that Member State.
1. The reduction in fishing effort may result from the combined effect of reductions in capacity and reductions in activity.
2. At least 55 % of the overall objective of the programme, defined as the sum of the partial objectives for each segment, must be achieved by means of reductions in capacity.
3. The remainder may be achieved by means of measures to reduce activity, such as restrictions in time at sea, provided that they are based on permanent laws and administrative provisions accepted by the Commission and techniques approved by the Commission.
4. The final objectives for each segment and the annual intermediate indicative objectives shall be determined in accordance with points 2 and 4 of the additional provisions in the Annex.
At the latest by 15 February and 31 July of each year for the previous six-month periods ending on 31 December and 30 June respectively, Greece shall forward to the Commission, in respect of each segment of the fishing fleet defined in the Annex, information on the number of vessels commissioned, the tonnage and engine power added and withdrawn, as the case may be, and the time at sea by homogeneous group of vessels, with their six-monthly variations, pursuant to the special provisions of the programme.
Such information shall tally with the information forwarded in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) N° 163/89 (1) on the Community register of fishing vessels.
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Greece. | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 |
32015D0382 | Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/382 of 6 March 2015 amending Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
| 7.3.2015 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 64/38
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/382
of 6 March 2015
amending Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 28 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1).
(2) On 20 October 2014, the Council expressed its concern on the situation in Libya and stated that it stood ready to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 2174 (2014) of 27 August 2014, in order to address threats to Libya's peace and stability. The Council concluded that those responsible for violence and those who obstruct or undermine Libya's democracy must be held accountable.
(3) UNSCR 2174 (2014) inter alia extends the application of the travel ban and asset freeze measures as set out in paragraph 22 of UNSCR 1970 (2011) and paragraph 23 of UNSCR 1973 (2011) to include persons and entities that provide support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, or obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition. By Council Decision 2014/727/CFSP (2) Annexes I and III to Decision 2011/137/CFSP have been amended accordingly.
(4) The criteria for the application of the travel ban and asset freeze measures as set out in UNSCR 2174 (2014) should also extend to persons and entities not covered by Annexes I or III to Decision 2011/137/CFSP.
(5) Following the judgment of the General Court of 24 September 2014 in Case T-348/13 (3), Kadhaf Al Dam v Council, the entry concerning Ahmed Mohammed Qadhaf Al-Dam should be deleted from Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP. In addition, the entry concerning one other person should be deleted from Annex II to Decision 2011/137/CFSP. Furthermore, the entry concerning one other person as set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP should be updated.
(6) Decision 2011/137/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
Decision 2011/137/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:
(1) in Article 5(1), the following point is added:
‘(c) persons not covered by Annex I to this Decision engaged in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, or obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition, including by:
(i) planning, directing, or committing acts that violate applicable international human rights law or international humanitarian law, or acts that constitute human rights abuses, in Libya;
(ii) attacks against any air, land, or sea port in Libya, or against a Libyan State institution or installation, or against any foreign mission in Libya;
(iii) providing support for armed groups or criminal networks through the illicit exploitation of crude oil or any other natural resources in Libya;
(iv) acting for or on behalf of or at the direction of listed persons or entities,
(2) in Article 6(1), the following point is added:
‘(c) persons and entities not covered by Annex III to this Decision engaged in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, or obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition, including by:
(i) planning, directing, or committing acts that violate applicable international human rights law or international humanitarian law, or acts that constitute human rights abuses, in Libya;
(ii) attacks against any air, land, or sea port in Libya, or against a Libyan State institution or installation, or against any foreign mission in Libya;
(iii) providing support for armed groups or criminal networks through the illicit exploitation of crude oil or any other natural resources in Libya;
(iv) acting for or on behalf of or at the direction of listed persons or entities,
Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP are hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 | 0 |
31994D0165 | 94/165/CFSP: Council Decision of 15 March 1994 on the Common Position defined on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the imposition of an embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment on Sudan
| COUNCIL DECISION of 15 March 1994 on the common position defined on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the imposition of an embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment on Sudan (94/165/CFSP)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,
An embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment shall be imposed on Sudan (1).
1. This Decision shall take effect on 16 March 1994.
Member States shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the embargo referred to in Article 1 is applicable from 16 March 1994.
2. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
32008R1160 | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1160/2008 of 20 November 2008 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to eggs and egg yolks exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty
| 21.11.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 310/19
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1160/2008
of 20 November 2008
fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to eggs and egg yolks exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural market and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 164(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 162(1) b of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the difference between prices in international trade for the products referred to in Article 1(1) (s) and listed in Part XIX of Annex 1 to of that Regulation and prices within the Community may be covered by an export refund where these goods are exported in the form of goods listed Part V of the Annex XX to that Regulation.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (2), specifies the products for which a rate of refund is to be fixed, to be applied where these products are exported in the form of goods listed in Part V of Annex XX to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.
(3) In accordance with paragraph 2 (b) of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, the rate of the refund per 100 kilograms for each of the basic products in question is to be fixed for a period of the same duration as that for which refunds are fixed for the same products exported unprocessed.
(4) Article 11 of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded under the Uruguay Round lays down that the export refund for a product contained in a good may not exceed the refund applicable to that product when exported without further processing.
(5) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,
The rates of the refunds applicable to the basic products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 and in Article 1(1)(s) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and exported in the form of goods listed in Part V of Annex XX to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, shall be fixed as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 November 2008.
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32013D0771 | 2013/771/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 17 December 2013 establishing the ‘Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC
| 18.12.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 341/73
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 17 December 2013
establishing the ‘Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC
(2013/771/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 empowers the Commission to delegate powers to the executive agencies to implement all or part of a Union programme or project, on its behalf and under its responsibility.
(2) The purpose of entrusting the executive agencies with programme implementation tasks is to enable the Commission to focus on its core activities and functions which cannot be outsourced, without relinquishing control over, and ultimate responsibility for, activities managed by those executive agencies.
(3) The delegation of tasks related to programme implementation to an executive agency requires a clear separation between the programming stages involving a large measure of discretion in making choices driven by policy considerations, this being carried out by the Commission, and programme implementation, which should be entrusted to the executive agency.
(4) By Decision 2004/20/EC (2), the Commission created the ‘Intelligent Energy Executive Agency’ (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) and entrusted it with the management of Community actions in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
(5) Subsequently, the Commission amended the Agency’s mandate by Decision 2007/372/EC (3) extending it to cover the management of new projects and programmes in the field of innovation, entrepreneurship and mobility and changing its name into ‘Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation’.
(6) The Agency set up by Decision 2004/20/EC has demonstrated that outsourcing the management of specific operational programmes has enabled parent-Directorates-General to focus on policy-related aspects of the programmes. Given the continuing constraints in EU-budget delegating tasks to an executive agency proves to be more cost-efficient. The two interim evaluations of the Agency have shown that overall, the Agency is performing well and is an efficient and effective delivery mechanism for the initiatives for which it has operational responsibility.
(7) In its Communication of 29 June 2011‘A budget for Europe 2020’ (4), the Commission proposed to use the option of more extensive recourse to existing executive agencies for the implementation of Union programmes in the next Multiannual Financial Framework.
(8) The cost-benefit analysis (5) carried out in accordance with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 has shown that expected costs will be EUR 295 million compared to EUR 399 million under the in-house scenario. On the benefit side, efficiency gains of EUR 104 million are to be expected by implementing the agency scenario compared to the in-house scenario. Furthermore, the alignment of more coherent programme portfolios with the Agency’s core competences and its brand identity will lead to significant qualitative benefits. Analysis has shown that by assembling the management of Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020 (6) (hereinafter referred to as Horizon 2020), the Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises 2014-2020 (7) (hereinafter referred to as COSME) and the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (8) (herein after referred to as LIFE), the Agency will profit from synergies, simplification and economies of scale. The pooling of all aspects of the Horizon 2020 ‘SME instrument’ will additionally provide a single point of access to potential beneficiaries and guarantee consistent service delivery. Within the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (9) (herein after referred to as EMFF) in particular actions envisaged in the Integrated Maritime Policy strand correspond well to the current profile of the Agency related to innovation and competitiveness. Moving the management of the legacy for the Marco Polo programme (2007-2013) to the Innovation and Network Executive Agency will additionally centralize the management of infrastructure programmes for transport in the previously mentioned Agency and therefore provide beneficiaries with a single access point of funding.
(9) In order to give executive agencies a coherent identity, the Commission has, as far as possible, grouped work by thematic policy area in establishing their new mandates.
(10) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of LIFE succeeding the predecessor programme LIFE+, which under the Multiannual Financial Framework (2007-2013) is managed in-house by the Commission. Management of LIFE involves implementation of technical projects which do not entail political decision-making and requires a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle. LIFE is characterised by projects which generate a large number of homogenous and standardised operations.
(11) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of parts of COSME succeeding parts of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 (10) (hereinafter referred to as CIP), which are currently managed in part by the Agency and in part in-house by the Commission. Management of the parts of COSME to be delegated to the Agency involves implementation of technical projects which do not entail political decision-making and requires a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle. Some parts of COSME are further characterised by projects which generate a large number of homogenous and standardised operations.
(12) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of parts of the EMFF in the area of Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP), Control and Scientific Advice and Knowledge, succeeding similar activities which under the Multiannual Financial Framework (2007-2013) are managed in-house by the Commission. Management of EMFF involves implementation of technical projects which do not entail political decision-making and requires a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle.
(13) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of the following parts of ‘Horizon 2020’:
(a) Parts of ‘Part II – Industrial Leadership’ which are characterised by projects which generate a large number of homogenous and standardised operations;
(b) Parts of ‘Part III Societal challenges’ which involve implementation of technical projects that do not entail political decision-making and require a high level of technical and financial expertise throughout the project cycle.
(14) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of the legacy of the actions already delegated to it as part of CIP under the Multiannual Financial Framework (2007-2013): ‘Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE II)’, the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’, ‘Your Europe Business Portal’, the ‘European IPR Helpdesk’, the ‘Eco-innovation initiative’ and the ‘IPorta Project’.
(15) The Agency should be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical support services in particular where centralisation of those support services would result in additional cost-efficiency gains and economies of scale.
(16) The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises should be established. It should replace and succeed the Agency established by Decision 2004/20/EC as amended by Decision 2007/372/EC. It should operate in accordance with the general statute laid down by Regulation (EC) No 58/2003.
(17) Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC should be repealed and transitional provisions should be set out.
(18) The measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Executive Agencies,
Establishment
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) is hereby established and shall replace and succeed the executive agency set up by Decision 2004/20/EC as amended by Decision 2007/372/EC from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2024, its statute being governed by Regulation (EC) No 58/2003.
Location
The Agency shall be located in Brussels.
Objectives and tasks
1. The Agency is hereby entrusted with the implementation of parts of the following Union programmes:
(a) Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) 2014-2020 (11);
(b) Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) 2014-2020 (12);
(c) European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (13) including the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP), Control and Scientific advice and Knowledge;
(d) The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020 (Horizon 2020) (14) - parts of ‘Part II – Industrial Leadership’ and ‘Part III Societal challenges’.
The first subparagraph shall apply subject to and as from the date of entry into force of each of these programmes.
2. The Agency is hereby entrusted with the implementation of the legacy of the following actions under the CIP:
(a) the Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE II);
(b) the ‘Eco-innovation initiative’;
(c) the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’;
(d) the ‘Your Europe Business Portal’;
(e) the ‘European IPR Helpdesk’;
(f) the ‘IPorta Project’.
3. The Agency shall be responsible for the following tasks related to the implementation of the parts of the Union programmes referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2:
(a) managing some or all stages of programme implementation and some or all phases in the lifetime of specific projects on the basis of the relevant work programmes adopted by the Commission, where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;
(b) adopting the instruments of budget execution for revenue and expenditure and carrying out all the operations necessary for the management of the programme, where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;
(c) providing support in programme implementation where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation.
4. The Agency may be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical support services if provided in the instrument of delegation, for the benefit of the programme-implementing bodies and within the scope of the programmes referred to therein.
Duration of the appointments
1. The members of the Steering Committee shall be appointed for two years.
2. The Director shall be appointed for five years.
Supervision and reporting requirement
The Agency shall be subject to supervision by the Commission and shall report regularly on progress in implementing the Union programmes or parts thereof for which it is responsible in accordance with the arrangements and at the intervals stipulated in the instrument of delegation.
Implementation of the operating budget
The Agency shall implement its operating budget in accordance with the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 (15).
Repeal and transitional provisions
1. Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC are repealed with effect from 1 January 2014. References to the repealed Decisions shall be construed as references to this Decision.
2. The Agency shall be considered the legal successor of the Executive Agency established by Decision 2004/20/EC as amended by Decision 2007/372/EC.
3. Without prejudice to the revision of the grading of seconded officials foreseen by the instrument of delegation, this Decision shall not affect the rights and obligations of staff employed by the Agency, including its Director.
Entry into force
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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32009D0552 | 2009/552/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 16 July 2009 appointing a new Member of the Commission of the European Communities
| 17.7.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/23
COUNCIL DECISION
of 16 July 2009
appointing a new Member of the Commission of the European Communities
(2009/552/EC, Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 215 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 128 thereof,
Whereas:
in a letter dated 5 July 2009, Mr Louis MICHEL resigned from his post as a Member of the Commission with effect from 14 July 2009. He should be replaced for the remainder of his term of office,
Mr Karel De GUCHT is hereby appointed a Member of the Commission for the period from 17 July 2009 to 31 October 2009.
This Decision shall take effect on 17 July 2009.
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31976L0628 | Council Directive 76/628/EEC of 20 July 1976 amending for the fourth time Directive 73/241/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption
| COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 20 July 1976 amending for the fourth time Directive 73/241/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption (76/628/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Whereas Article 6 (2) of Council Directive 73/241/EEC of 24 July 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption (3), as last amended by Directive 75/155/EEC (4), provides that the individual weights for marketing cocoa powder products shall be fixed at a later date;
Whereas a scale of weights should be fixed to ensure the transparency of the market and as far as possible reduce the risk that consumers may be misled by weights which are too close to one another,
Article 6 (2) of Directive 73/241/EEC shall be replaced by the following:
"2. The cocoa powder products referred to in Annex I, headings 1.8 to 1.13, when packaged in units having an individual net weight equal to or more than 50 g and not exceeding 1 kg, shall be marketed in the following individual net weights only : 50 g, 75 g, 125 g, 250 g, 500 g, 750 g and 1 kg".
Within one year from the date of notification of this Directive, Member States shall, if necessary, amend (1)OJ No C 280, 8.12.1975, p. 69. (2)OJ No C 15, 22.1.1976, p. 7. (3)OJ No L 228, 16.8.1973, p. 23. (4)OJ No L 64, 11.3.1975, p. 21.
their laws in accordance with this Directive and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
The laws thus amended shall be applied so as to: - permit the marketing of products conforming to this Directive within two years from the date of notification,
- ban the marketing of products not conforming to this Directive not later than seven years from the date of notification.
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