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| Uitgave in de Nederlandse taal | Wetgeving | 48e jaargang19 januari 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2598

Publicatieblad

van de Europese Unie

L 15

Uitgave in de Nederlandse taal

Wetgeving

48e jaargang19 januari 2005

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| Inhoud | | I   Besluiten waarvan de publicatie voorwaarde is voor de toepassing | Bladzijde |
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| | | Verordening (EG) nr. 74/2005 van de Commissie van 18 januari 2005 tot vaststelling van forfaitaire invoerwaarden voor de bepaling van de invoerprijzen van bepaalde soorten groenten en fruit | 1 |
| | * | Verordening (EG) nr. 75/2005 van de Commissie van 18 januari 2005 tot wijziging van de bijlagen I, II en III bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90 van de Raad houdende een communautaire procedure tot vaststelling van maximumwaarden voor residuen van geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik in levensmiddelen van dierlijke oorsprong ten aanzien van moxidectine, lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13, en acetylisovaleryltylosine (
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I   Besluiten waarvan de publicatie voorwaarde is voor de toepassing

Bladzijde

Verordening (EG) nr. 74/2005 van de Commissie van 18 januari 2005 tot vaststelling van forfaitaire invoerwaarden voor de bepaling van de invoerprijzen van bepaalde soorten groenten en fruit

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Verordening (EG) nr. 75/2005 van de Commissie van 18 januari 2005 tot wijziging van de bijlagen I, II en III bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90 van de Raad houdende een communautaire procedure tot vaststelling van maximumwaarden voor residuen van geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik in levensmiddelen van dierlijke oorsprong ten aanzien van moxidectine, lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13, en acetylisovaleryltylosine (
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| | * | 2005/23/EG, Euratom:Besluit van de Raad van 21 juni 2004 houdende benoeming van een Italiaans lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité | 6 |
| | * | 2005/24/EG, Euratom:Besluit van de Raad van 21 juni 2004 houdende benoeming van een Italiaans lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité | 7 |
| | * | 2005/25/EG, Euratom:Besluit van de Raad van 21 juni 2004 houdende benoeming van een Zweeds lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité | 8 |
| | * | 2005/26/EG:Besluit van de Raad van 25 oktober 2004 betreffende de ondertekening namens de Europese Gemeenschap van het Verdrag voor de versterking van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn, die is ingesteld bij de Overeenkomst van 1949 tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica (Verdrag van Antigua) | 9 |
| Convention for the strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (Antigua Convention) | 10 |
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| | * | 2005/27/EG:Aanbeveling van de Commissie van 12 januari 2005 betreffende de inhoud van het begrip beschikbaarheid van ongelode benzine en diesel met een maximaal zwavelgehalte op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis in het kader van Richtlijn 98/70/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad betreffende benzine en dieselbrandstof (
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| | * | 2005/28/EG:Beschikking van de Commissie van 12 januari 2005 tot wijziging van Beschikking 93/52/EEG wat betreft de verklaring dat bepaalde provincies in Italië brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) zijn en tot wijziging van Beschikking 2003/467/EG wat betreft de verklaring dat bepaalde provincies in Italië vrij zijn van rundertuberculose, runderbrucellose en enzoötische boviene leukose
  (Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2004) 5548)

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| | * | 2005/29/EG:Beschikking van de Commissie van 17 januari 2005 tot wijziging van Beschikking 92/452/EEG wat betreft embryoteams in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika
  (Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2005) 32)

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II   Besluiten waarvan de publicatie niet voorwaarde is voor de toepassing

Raad

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2005/23/EG, Euratom:Besluit van de Raad van 21 juni 2004 houdende benoeming van een Italiaans lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité

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2005/24/EG, Euratom:Besluit van de Raad van 21 juni 2004 houdende benoeming van een Italiaans lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité

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2005/25/EG, Euratom:Besluit van de Raad van 21 juni 2004 houdende benoeming van een Zweeds lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité

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2005/26/EG:Besluit van de Raad van 25 oktober 2004 betreffende de ondertekening namens de Europese Gemeenschap van het Verdrag voor de versterking van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn, die is ingesteld bij de Overeenkomst van 1949 tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica (Verdrag van Antigua)

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Convention for the strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (Antigua Convention)

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Commissie

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2005/27/EG:Aanbeveling van de Commissie van 12 januari 2005 betreffende de inhoud van het begrip beschikbaarheid van ongelode benzine en diesel met een maximaal zwavelgehalte op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis in het kader van Richtlijn 98/70/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad betreffende benzine en dieselbrandstof (
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2005/28/EG:Beschikking van de Commissie van 12 januari 2005 tot wijziging van Beschikking 93/52/EEG wat betreft de verklaring dat bepaalde provincies in Italië brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) zijn en tot wijziging van Beschikking 2003/467/EG wat betreft de verklaring dat bepaalde provincies in Italië vrij zijn van rundertuberculose, runderbrucellose en enzoötische boviene leukose
  (Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2004) 5548)

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B. melitensis

(Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2004) 5548)

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2005/29/EG:Beschikking van de Commissie van 17 januari 2005 tot wijziging van Beschikking 92/452/EEG wat betreft embryoteams in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika
  (Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2005) 32)

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(Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2005) 32)

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Besluiten waarvan de titels mager zijn gedrukt, zijn besluiten van dagelijks beheer die in het kader van het landbouwbeleid zijn genomen en die in het algemeen een beperkte geldigheidsduur hebben.

Besluiten waarvan de titels vet zijn gedrukt en die worden voorafgegaan door een sterretje, zijn alle andere besluiten.

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VERORDENING (EG) Nr. 74/2005 VAN DE COMMISSIE

van 18 januari 2005

tot vaststelling van forfaitaire invoerwaarden voor de bepaling van de invoerprijzen van bepaalde soorten groenten en fruit

DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap,

Gelet op Verordening (EG) nr. 3223/94 van de Commissie van 21 december 1994 houdende uitvoeringsbepalingen van de invoerregeling voor groenten en fruit (1), en met name op artikel 4, lid 1,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | In Verordening (EG) nr. 3223/94 zijn op grond van de multilaterale handelsbesprekingen in het kader van de Uruguayronde de criteria vastgesteld aan de hand waarvan de Commissie voor de producten en de periodes die in de bijlage bij die verordening zijn vermeld, de forfaitaire waarden bij invoer uit derde landen vaststelt. |
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In Verordening (EG) nr. 3223/94 zijn op grond van de multilaterale handelsbesprekingen in het kader van de Uruguayronde de criteria vastgesteld aan de hand waarvan de Commissie voor de producten en de periodes die in de bijlage bij die verordening zijn vermeld, de forfaitaire waarden bij invoer uit derde landen vaststelt.

| (2) | Op grond van de bovenvermelde criteria moeten de forfaitaire invoerwaarden worden vastgesteld op de in de bijlage bij deze verordening vermelde niveaus, |
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Op grond van de bovenvermelde criteria moeten de forfaitaire invoerwaarden worden vastgesteld op de in de bijlage bij deze verordening vermelde niveaus,

HEEFT DE VOLGENDE VERORDENING VASTGESTELD:

Artikel 1

De in artikel 4 van Verordening (EG) nr. 3223/94 bedoelde forfaitaire invoerwaarden worden vastgesteld zoals aangegeven in de tabel in de bijlage bij deze verordening.

Artikel 2

Deze verordening treedt in werking op 19 januari 2005.

Deze verordening is verbindend in al haar onderdelen en is rechtstreeks toepasselijk in elke lidstaat.

Gedaan te Brussel, 18 januari 2005.

Voor de Commissie

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Directeur-generaal Landbouw en plattelandsontwikkeling

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(1)  PB L 337 van 24.12.1994, blz. 66. Verordening laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Verordening (EG) nr. 1947/2002 (PB L 299 van 1.11.2002, blz. 17).

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BIJLAGE

bij de verordening van de Commissie van 18 januari 2005 tot vaststelling van forfaitaire invoerwaarden voor de bepaling van de invoerprijzen van bepaalde soorten groenten en fruit

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| GN-code | Code derde landen (1) | Forfaitaire invoerwaarde |
| 0702 00 00 | 052 | 100,3 |
| 204 | 93,9 |
| 212 | 176,1 |
| 248 | 157,0 |
| 999 | 131,8 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 160,2 |
| 220 | 229,0 |
| 999 | 194,6 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 171,8 |
| 204 | 147,2 |
| 999 | 159,5 |
| 0805 10 20 | 052 | 61,9 |
| 204 | 51,5 |
| 212 | 51,1 |
| 220 | 48,2 |
| 448 | 35,9 |
| 999 | 49,7 |
| 0805 20 10 | 204 | 64,1 |
| 999 | 64,1 |
| 0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90 | 052 | 73,7 |
| 204 | 62,1 |
| 400 | 76,7 |
| 464 | 149,6 |
| 624 | 63,7 |
| 999 | 85,2 |
| 0805 50 10 | 052 | 42,5 |
| 608 | 16,0 |
| 999 | 29,3 |
| 0808 10 80 | 400 | 107,8 |
| 404 | 101,2 |
| 720 | 50,3 |
| 999 | 86,4 |
| 0808 20 50 | 400 | 89,1 |
| 999 | 89,1 |

(EUR/100 kg)

GN-code

Code derde landen (1)

Forfaitaire invoerwaarde

0702 00 00

052

100,3

204

93,9

212

176,1

248

157,0

999

131,8

0707 00 05

052

160,2

220

229,0

999

194,6

0709 90 70

052

171,8

204

147,2

999

159,5

0805 10 20

052

61,9

204

51,5

212

51,1

220

48,2

448

35,9

999

49,7

0805 20 10

204

64,1

999

64,1

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90

052

73,7

204

62,1

400

76,7

464

149,6

624

63,7

999

85,2

0805 50 10

052

42,5

608

16,0

999

29,3

0808 10 80

400

107,8

404

101,2

720

50,3

999

86,4

0808 20 50

400

89,1

999

89,1

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(1)  Landennomenclatuur vastgesteld bij Verordening (EG) nr. 2081/2003 van de Commissie (PB L 313 van 28.11.2003, blz. 11). De code „999” staat voor „andere oorsprong”.

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VERORDENING (EG) Nr. 75/2005 VAN DE COMMISSIE

van 18 januari 2005

tot wijziging van de bijlagen I, II en III bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90 van de Raad houdende een communautaire procedure tot vaststelling van maximumwaarden voor residuen van geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik in levensmiddelen van dierlijke oorsprong ten aanzien van moxidectine, lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13, en acetylisovaleryltylosine

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap,

Gelet op Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90 van de Raad van 26 juni 1990 houdende een communautaire procedure tot vaststelling van maximumwaarden voor residuen van geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik in levensmiddelen van dierlijke oorsprong (1), en met name op de artikelen 2, 3 en 4,

Gezien de adviezen van het Europees Geneesmiddelenbureau die zijn opgesteld door het Comité voor geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | Alle farmacologisch werkzame substanties die in de Gemeenschap worden gebruikt in geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik die bestemd zijn om aan voedselproducerende dieren te worden toegediend, moeten worden beoordeeld overeenkomstig Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90. |
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Alle farmacologisch werkzame substanties die in de Gemeenschap worden gebruikt in geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik die bestemd zijn om aan voedselproducerende dieren te worden toegediend, moeten worden beoordeeld overeenkomstig Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90.

| (2) | Moxidectine is in bijlage I opgenomen voor runderen, schapen en paardachtigen voor spier, vetweefsel, lever en nieren en voor runderen bovendien voor melk. Deze vermelding moet voor schapen worden uitgebreid tot melk. |
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(2)

Moxidectine is in bijlage I opgenomen voor runderen, schapen en paardachtigen voor spier, vetweefsel, lever en nieren en voor runderen bovendien voor melk. Deze vermelding moet voor schapen worden uitgebreid tot melk.

| (3) | Lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13, zijn in bijlage II opgenomen voor runderen, uitsluitend voor uitwendig gebruik. Deze vermelding moet worden uitgebreid tot schapen. |
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Lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13, zijn in bijlage II opgenomen voor runderen, uitsluitend voor uitwendig gebruik. Deze vermelding moet worden uitgebreid tot schapen.

| (4) | De substantie acetylisovaleryltylosine is in bijlage I opgenomen voor varkens. Om de voltooiing van wetenschappelijk onderzoek in verband met de uitbreiding tot pluimvee mogelijk te maken, moet acetylisovaleryltylosine in bijlage III worden opgenomen, behalve voor dieren die eieren voor menselijke consumptie produceren. |
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De substantie acetylisovaleryltylosine is in bijlage I opgenomen voor varkens. Om de voltooiing van wetenschappelijk onderzoek in verband met de uitbreiding tot pluimvee mogelijk te maken, moet acetylisovaleryltylosine in bijlage III worden opgenomen, behalve voor dieren die eieren voor menselijke consumptie produceren.

| (5) | Voorafgaand aan de datum waarop deze verordening van toepassing wordt moeten de lidstaten voldoende tijd krijgen om de in verband met deze verordening noodzakelijke aanpassingen aan te brengen in de vergunningen om de betrokken geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik in de handel te brengen die zijn verleend overeenkomstig Richtlijn 2001/82/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 6 november 2001 tot vaststelling van een communautair wetboek betreffende geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik (2). |
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(5)

Voorafgaand aan de datum waarop deze verordening van toepassing wordt moeten de lidstaten voldoende tijd krijgen om de in verband met deze verordening noodzakelijke aanpassingen aan te brengen in de vergunningen om de betrokken geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik in de handel te brengen die zijn verleend overeenkomstig Richtlijn 2001/82/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 6 november 2001 tot vaststelling van een communautair wetboek betreffende geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik (2).

| (6) | De in deze verordening vervatte maatregelen zijn in overeenstemming met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik, |
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(6)

De in deze verordening vervatte maatregelen zijn in overeenstemming met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik,

HEEFT DE VOLGENDE VERORDENING VASTGESTELD:

Artikel 1

De bijlagen I, II en III bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90 worden gewijzigd overeenkomstig de bijlage bij deze verordening.

Artikel 2

Deze verordening treedt in werking op de derde dag volgende op die van haar bekendmaking in het Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie.

Zij is van toepassing met ingang van 20 maart 2005.

Deze verordening is verbindend in al haar onderdelen en is rechtstreeks toepasselijk in elke lidstaat.

Gedaan te Brussel, 18 januari 2005.

Voor de Commissie

Günter VERHEUGEN

Vice-voorzitter

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(1)  PB L 224 van 18.8.1990, blz. 1. Verordening laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Verordening (EG) nr. 2232/2004 van de Commissie (PB L 379 van 24.12.2004, blz. 71).

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(2)  PB L 311 van 28.11.2001, blz. 1. Richtlijn laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Richtlijn 2004/28/EG (PB L 136 van 30.4.2004, blz. 58).

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BIJLAGE

A.   De volgende substantie wordt opgenomen in bijlage I bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90:

2.   Antiparasitaire middelen

2.3.   Geneesmiddelen tegen endo- en ectoparasieten

2.3.1.   Avermectine

| Farmacologisch werkzame substantie(s) | Indicatorresidu | Diersoorten | Maximumwaarden voor residuen | Te onderzoeken weefsels |
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| „Moxidectine | Moxidectine | Schapen | 40 μg/kg | Melk” |

Farmacologisch werkzame substantie(s)

Indicatorresidu

Diersoorten

Maximumwaarden voor residuen

Te onderzoeken weefsels

„Moxidectine

Moxidectine

Schapen

40 μg/kg

Melk”

B.   De volgende substanties worden opgenomen in bijlage II bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90:

2.   Organische stoffen

| Farmacologisch werkzame substantie(s) | Diersoorten |
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| „Lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13 | Schapen (1)” |

Farmacologisch werkzame substantie(s)

Diersoorten

„Lineaire gealkyleerde benzeenzwavelzuren met alkylkettingen met een lengte tussen C9 tot C13, met minder dan 2,5 % van de kettingen langer dan C13

Schapen (1)”

C.   De volgende substantie wordt opgenomen in bijlage III bij Verordening (EEG) nr. 2377/90:

1.   Infectiewerende middelen

1.2.   Antibiotica

1.2.2.   Macroliden

| Farmacologisch werkzame substantie(s) | Indicatorresidu | Diersoorten | Maximumwaarden voor residuen | Te onderzoeken weefsels |
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| „Acetylisovaleryltylosine
   (2) | Som van acetylisovaleryltylosine en 3-O-acetyltylosine | Pluimvee (3) | 50 μg/kg | Huid en vetweefsel |
| 50 μg/kg | Lever” |

Farmacologisch werkzame substantie(s)

Indicatorresidu

Diersoorten

Maximumwaarden voor residuen

Te onderzoeken weefsels

„Acetylisovaleryltylosine
   (2)

Som van acetylisovaleryltylosine en 3-O-acetyltylosine

Pluimvee (3)

50 μg/kg

Huid en vetweefsel

50 μg/kg

Lever”

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(1)  Uitsluitend voor uitwendig gebruik.

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(2)  De voorlopige maximumwaarden voor residuen zijn slechts van toepassing tot 1 juli 2006.

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(3)  Niet te gebruiken bij dieren die eieren voor menselijke consumptie produceren.

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BESLUIT VAN DE RAAD

van 21 juni 2004

houdende benoeming van een Italiaans lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité

(2005/23/EG, Euratom)

DE RAAD VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, en met name op artikel 259,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap voor Atoomenergie, en met name op artikel 167,

Gelet op het Besluit 2002/758/EG, Euratom van de Raad van 17 september 2002 tot benoeming van de leden van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité voor de periode van 21 september 2002 tot en met 20 september 2006 (1),

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Gezien de voordracht van de Italiaanse regering,

Na het advies van de Europese Commissie te hebben ingewonnen,

BESLUIT:

Enig artikel

De heer Giacomino TARICCO wordt benoemd tot lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité, ter vervanging van de heer Felice SCALVINI, voor de verdere duur van diens ambtstermijn, dat wil zeggen tot en met 20 september 2006.

Gedaan te Luxemburg, 21 juni 2004.

Voor de Raad

De voorzitter

J. WALSH

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(1)  PB L 253 van 21.9.2002, blz. 9.

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BESLUIT VAN DE RAAD

van 21 juni 2004

houdende benoeming van een Italiaans lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité

(2005/24/EG, Euratom)

DE RAAD VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, en met name op artikel 259,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap voor Atoomenergie, en met name op artikel 167,

Gelet op het Besluit 2002/758/EG, Euratom van de Raad van 17 september 2002 tot benoeming van de leden van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité voor de periode van 21 september 2002 tot en met 20 september 2006 (1),

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Gezien de voordracht van de Italiaanse regering,

Na het advies van de Europese Commissie te hebben ingewonnen,

BESLUIT:

Enig artikel

De heer Edgardo Maria IOZIA wordt benoemd tot lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité, ter vervanging van de heer Bruno Di ODOARDO, voor de verdere duur van diens ambtstermijn, dat wil zeggen tot en met 20 september 2006.

Gedaan te Luxemburg, 21 juni 2004.

Voor de Raad

De voorzitter

J. WALSH

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BESLUIT VAN DE RAAD

van 21 juni 2004

houdende benoeming van een Zweeds lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité

(2005/25/EG, Euratom)

DE RAAD VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, en met name op artikel 259,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap voor Atoomenergie, en met name op artikel 167,

Gelet op het Besluit van de Raad 2002/758/EG, Euratom van 17 september 2002 tot benoeming van de leden van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité voor de periode van 21 september 2002 tot en met 20 september 2006 (1),

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Gezien de voordracht van de Zweedse regering,

Na het advies van de Europese Commissie te hebben ingewonnen,

BESLUIT:

Enig artikel

De heer Thomas JANSON wordt benoemd tot lid van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité, ter vervanging van de heer Uno WESTERLUND, voor de verdere duur van diens ambtstermijn, dat wil zeggen tot en met 20 september 2006.

Gedaan te Luxemburg, 21 juni 2004.

Voor de Raad

De voorzitter

J. WALSH

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BESLUIT VAN DE RAAD

van 25 oktober 2004

betreffende de ondertekening namens de Europese Gemeenschap van het Verdrag voor de versterking van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn, die is ingesteld bij de Overeenkomst van 1949 tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica (Verdrag van Antigua)

(2005/26/EG)

DE RAAD VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, en met name op artikel 37, juncto artikel 300, lid 2, eerste alinea, eerste zin,

Gezien het voorstel van de Commissie,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | De Europese Gemeenschap is exclusief bevoegd om maatregelen inzake de instandhouding en het beheer van de visbestanden vast te stellen en overeenkomsten te sluiten met andere landen en internationale organisaties. |
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(1)

De Europese Gemeenschap is exclusief bevoegd om maatregelen inzake de instandhouding en het beheer van de visbestanden vast te stellen en overeenkomsten te sluiten met andere landen en internationale organisaties.

| (2) | De Gemeenschap is verdragsluitende partij bij het Verdrag van de Verenigde Naties inzake het recht van de zee, krachtens hetwelk alle leden van de internationale gemeenschap de plicht hebben samen te werken voor het behoud en het beheer van de levende rijkdommen van de zee. |
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(2)

De Gemeenschap is verdragsluitende partij bij het Verdrag van de Verenigde Naties inzake het recht van de zee, krachtens hetwelk alle leden van de internationale gemeenschap de plicht hebben samen te werken voor het behoud en het beheer van de levende rijkdommen van de zee.

| (3) | Op 19 december 2003 heeft de Gemeenschap de Overeenkomst voor de toepassing van de bepalingen van het Verdrag van de Verenigde Naties inzake het recht van de zee van 10 december 1982 die betrekking hebben op de instandhouding en het beheer van de grensoverschrijdende en over grote afstanden trekkende visbestanden (1) ondertekend en geratificeerd. |
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Op 19 december 2003 heeft de Gemeenschap de Overeenkomst voor de toepassing van de bepalingen van het Verdrag van de Verenigde Naties inzake het recht van de zee van 10 december 1982 die betrekking hebben op de instandhouding en het beheer van de grensoverschrijdende en over grote afstanden trekkende visbestanden (1) ondertekend en geratificeerd.

| (4) | De Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn (IATTC) is ingesteld bij de in 1949 gesloten Overeenkomst tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica. Tijdens haar 61e vergadering in juni 1998 heeft de IATTC een resolutie aangenomen waarbij de verdragsluitende partijen overeenkwamen een nieuw verdrag op te stellen om de commissie te versterken en de status ervan aan te passen aan de bepalingen van het internationaal zeerecht. |
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(4)

De Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn (IATTC) is ingesteld bij de in 1949 gesloten Overeenkomst tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica. Tijdens haar 61e vergadering in juni 1998 heeft de IATTC een resolutie aangenomen waarbij de verdragsluitende partijen overeenkwamen een nieuw verdrag op te stellen om de commissie te versterken en de status ervan aan te passen aan de bepalingen van het internationaal zeerecht.

| (5) | De Gemeenschap was vanaf het begin uitgenodigd om volwaardig deel te nemen aan dit proces, en heeft hierbij een actieve rol gespeeld. Tijdens de 70e vergadering van de IATTC van 24 tot en met 27 juni 2003 in Antigua, Guatemala, heeft dit proces geleid tot de goedkeuring van het Verdrag voor de versterking van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn, die is ingesteld bij de Overeenkomst van 1949 tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica (het Verdrag van Antigua). |
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De Gemeenschap was vanaf het begin uitgenodigd om volwaardig deel te nemen aan dit proces, en heeft hierbij een actieve rol gespeeld. Tijdens de 70e vergadering van de IATTC van 24 tot en met 27 juni 2003 in Antigua, Guatemala, heeft dit proces geleid tot de goedkeuring van het Verdrag voor de versterking van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn, die is ingesteld bij de Overeenkomst van 1949 tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica (het Verdrag van Antigua).

| (6) | Overeenkomstig artikel XXVII staat het Verdrag van Antigua open voor ondertekening in Washington DC, Verenigde Staten van Amerika, van 14 november 2003 tot en met 31 december 2004. |
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Overeenkomstig artikel XXVII staat het Verdrag van Antigua open voor ondertekening in Washington DC, Verenigde Staten van Amerika, van 14 november 2003 tot en met 31 december 2004.

| (7) | Overeenkomstig artikel XXVII, lid 1, onder c), staat het Verdrag van Antigua open voor ondertekening door de Gemeenschap. |
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(7)

Overeenkomstig artikel XXVII, lid 1, onder c), staat het Verdrag van Antigua open voor ondertekening door de Gemeenschap.

| (8) | In het gebied van het Verdrag van Antigua zijn vissers van de Gemeenschap actief. Het is dus in het belang van de Gemeenschap om lid te worden van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn. De Gemeenschap moet het Verdrag van Antigua derhalve ondertekenen, |
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In het gebied van het Verdrag van Antigua zijn vissers van de Gemeenschap actief. Het is dus in het belang van de Gemeenschap om lid te worden van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn. De Gemeenschap moet het Verdrag van Antigua derhalve ondertekenen,

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Artikel 1

De ondertekening van het Verdrag voor de versterking van de Inter-Amerikaanse Commissie voor Tropische Tonijn, die is ingesteld bij de Overeenkomst van 1949 tussen de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en de Republiek Costa Rica (Verdrag van Antigua), wordt hierbij namens de Europese Gemeenschap goedgekeurd, onder voorbehoud van het besluit van de Raad tot sluiting van dit verdrag.

De tekst van het Verdrag van Antigua is bij dit besluit gevoegd.

Artikel 2

De voorzitter van de Raad is gemachtigd de perso(o)n(en) aan te wijzen die bevoegd is (zijn) het Verdrag van Antigua namens de Gemeenschap te ondertekenen onder voorbehoud van sluiting.

Gedaan te Luxemburg, 25 oktober 2004.

Voor de Raad

De voorzitster

R. VERDONK

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CONVENTION

for the strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (Antigua Convention)

THE PARTIES TO THIS CONVENTION:

AWARE THAT, in accordance with the relevant provisions of international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 1982, all States have the duty to take such measures as may be necessary for the conservation and management of living marine resources, including highly migratory species, and to cooperate with other States in taking such measures;

RECALLING the sovereign rights of coastal States for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the living marine resources within areas under national jurisdiction as provided for in UNCLOS, and the right of all States for their nationals to engage in fishing on the high seas in accordance with UNCLOS;

REAFFIRMING their commitment to the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and Agenda 21, particularly Chapter 17, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (1992), and to the Johannesburg Declaration and Plan of Implementation adopted by the World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002);

STRESSING THE NEED to implement the principles and standards of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1995, including the Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas, 1993, which forms an integral part of the Code, as well as the International Plans of Action adopted by the FAO within the framework of the Code of Conduct;

TAKING NOTE that the 50th General Assembly of the United Nations, pursuant to Resolution A/RES/50/24, adopted the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks („the 1995 UN Fish Stocks Agreement”);

CONSIDERING the importance of fishing for highly migratory fish stocks as a source of food, employment and economic benefits for the populations of the Parties and that conservation and management measures must address those needs and take into account the economic and social impacts of those measures;

TAKING into account the special circumstances and requirements of the developing countries of the region, particularly the coastal countries, in order to achieve the objective of the Convention;

RECOGNIZING the significant efforts and the outstanding achievements of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, as well as the importance of its work in the tuna fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean;

DESIROUS TO benefit from the experiences derived from the implementation of the 1949 Convention;

REAFFIRMING that multilateral cooperation constitutes the most effective means for achieving the objectives of conservation and sustainable use of living marine resources;

COMMITTED to ensuring the long-term conservation and the sustainable use of fish stocks covered by this Convention;

CONVINCED THAT the aforementioned objectives and the strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission can best be achieved through bringing up to date the provisions of the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica for the establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission;

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article I

Definitions

For the purposes of this Convention:

| 1. | „Fish stocks covered by this Convention” means stocks of tunas and tuna-like species and other species of fish taken by vessels fishing for tunas and tuna-like species in the Convention Area; |
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1.

„Fish stocks covered by this Convention” means stocks of tunas and tuna-like species and other species of fish taken by vessels fishing for tunas and tuna-like species in the Convention Area;

| 2. | „Fishing” means:






  (a) | the actual or attempted searching for, catching, or harvesting of the fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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2.

„Fishing” means:

(a)

the actual or attempted searching for, catching, or harvesting of the fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (b) | engaging in any activity which can reasonably be expected to result in the locating, catching, harvesting of these stocks; |
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(b)

engaging in any activity which can reasonably be expected to result in the locating, catching, harvesting of these stocks;

| (c) | placing, searching for or recovering any fish-aggregating device or associated equipment, including radio beacons; |
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(c)

placing, searching for or recovering any fish-aggregating device or associated equipment, including radio beacons;

| (d) | any operation at sea in support of, or in preparation for, any activity described in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph, except for any operation in emergencies involving the health and safety of crew members or the safety of a vessel; |
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(d)

any operation at sea in support of, or in preparation for, any activity described in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph, except for any operation in emergencies involving the health and safety of crew members or the safety of a vessel;

| (e) | the use of any other vehicle, air- or sea-borne, in relation to any activity described in this definition except for emergencies involving the health or safety of crew members or the safety of a vessel; |
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(e)

the use of any other vehicle, air- or sea-borne, in relation to any activity described in this definition except for emergencies involving the health or safety of crew members or the safety of a vessel;

| 3. | „Vessel” means any vessel used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing, including support vessels, carrier vessels and any other vessels directly involved in such fishing operations; |
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3.

„Vessel” means any vessel used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing, including support vessels, carrier vessels and any other vessels directly involved in such fishing operations;

| 4. | „Flag State” means, unless otherwise indicated:






  (a) | a State whose vessels are entitled to fly its flag, or |
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4.

„Flag State” means, unless otherwise indicated:

(a)

a State whose vessels are entitled to fly its flag, or

| (b) | a regional economic integration organization in which vessels are entitled to fly the flag of a Member State of that regional economic integration organization; |
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a regional economic integration organization in which vessels are entitled to fly the flag of a Member State of that regional economic integration organization;

| 5. | „Consensus” means the adoption of a decision without voting and without the expression of any stated objection; |
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5.

„Consensus” means the adoption of a decision without voting and without the expression of any stated objection;

| 6. | „Parties” means the States and regional economic integration organizations which have consented to be bound by this Convention and for which this Convention is in force, in accordance with the provisions of Articles XXVII, XXIX, and XXX of this Convention; |
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6.

„Parties” means the States and regional economic integration organizations which have consented to be bound by this Convention and for which this Convention is in force, in accordance with the provisions of Articles XXVII, XXIX, and XXX of this Convention;

| 7. | „Members of the Commission” means the Parties and any fishing entity which has expressed in accordance with the provisions of Article XXVIII of this Convention its formal commitment to abide by the terms of this Convention and comply with any conservation and management measures adopted pursuant thereto; |
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7.

„Members of the Commission” means the Parties and any fishing entity which has expressed in accordance with the provisions of Article XXVIII of this Convention its formal commitment to abide by the terms of this Convention and comply with any conservation and management measures adopted pursuant thereto;

| 8. | „Regional economic integration organization” means a regional economic integration organization to which its Member States have transferred competence over matters covered by this Convention, including the authority to make decisions binding on its Member States in respect of those matters; |
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„Regional economic integration organization” means a regional economic integration organization to which its Member States have transferred competence over matters covered by this Convention, including the authority to make decisions binding on its Member States in respect of those matters;

| 9. | „1949 Convention” means the Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica for the establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission; |
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„1949 Convention” means the Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica for the establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission;

| 10. | „Commission” means the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission; |
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10.

„Commission” means the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission;

| 11. | „UNCLOS” means the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982; |
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„UNCLOS” means the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982;

| 12. | „1995 UN Fish Stocks Agreement” means the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, 1995; |
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„1995 UN Fish Stocks Agreement” means the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, 1995;

| 13. | „Code of Conduct” means the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted by the 28th Session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in October 1995; |
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13.

„Code of Conduct” means the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted by the 28th Session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in October 1995;

| 14. | „AIDCP” means the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program of 21 May 1998. |
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„AIDCP” means the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program of 21 May 1998.

Article II

Objective

The objective of this Convention is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention, in accordance with the relevant rules of international law.

Article III

Area of application of the Convention

The area of application of the Convention (the Convention Area) comprises the area of the Pacific Ocean bounded by the coastline of North, Central, and South America and by the following lines:

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the 50 °N parallel from the coast of North America to its intersection with the 150 °W meridian,

| — | the 150 °W meridian to its intersection with the 50 °S parallel, and |
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the 150 °W meridian to its intersection with the 50 °S parallel, and

| — | the 50 °S parallel to its intersection with the coast of South America. |
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the 50 °S parallel to its intersection with the coast of South America.

PART II

CONSERVATION AND USE OF THE FISH STOCKS COVERED BY THE CONVENTION

Article IV

Application of the precautionary approach

1.   The members of the Commission, directly and through the Commission, shall apply the precautionary approach, as described in the relevant provisions of the Code of Conduct and/or the 1995 UN Fish Stocks Agreement, for the conservation, management and sustainable use of fish stocks covered by this Convention.

2.   In particular, the members of the Commission shall be more cautious when information is uncertain, unreliable or inadequate. The absence of adequate scientific information shall not be used as a reason for postponing or failing to take conservation and management measures.

3.   Where the status of target stocks or non-target or associated or dependent species is of concern, the members of the Commission shall subject such stocks and species to enhanced monitoring in order to review their status and the efficacy of conservation and management measures. They shall revise those measures regularly in the light of new scientific information available.

Article V

Compatibility of conservation and management measures

1.   Nothing in this Convention shall prejudice or undermine the sovereignty or sovereign rights of coastal States related to the exploration and exploitation, conservation and management of the living marine resources within areas under their sovereignty or national jurisdiction as provided for in UNCLOS, or the right of all States for their nationals to engage in fishing on the high seas in accordance with UNCLOS.

2.   The conservation and management measures established for the high seas and those adopted for areas under national jurisdiction shall be compatible, in order to ensure the conservation and management of the fish stocks covered by this Convention.

PART III

THE INTER-AMERICAN TROPICAL TUNA COMMISSION

Article VI

The Commission

1.   The members of the Commission agree to maintain, with all its assets and liabilities, and to strengthen the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention.

2.   The Commission shall be composed of sections consisting of from one (1) to four (4) Commissioners appointed by each member, who may be accompanied by such experts and advisers as that member may deem advisable.

3.   The Commission shall have legal personality and shall enjoy, in its relations with other international organizations and with its members, such legal capacity as may be necessary to perform its functions and achieve its objective, in accordance with international law. The immunities and privileges which the Commission and its officers shall enjoy shall be subject to an agreement between the Commission and the relevant member.

4.   The headquarters of the Commission shall remain at San Diego, California, United States of America.

Article VII

Functions of the Commission

1.   The Commission shall perform the following functions, giving priority to tunas and tuna-like species:

| (a) | promote, carry out and coordinate scientific research concerning the abundance, biology and biometry in the Convention Area of fish stocks covered by this Convention and, as necessary, of associated or dependent species, and the effects of natural factors and human activities on the populations of these stocks and species; |
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promote, carry out and coordinate scientific research concerning the abundance, biology and biometry in the Convention Area of fish stocks covered by this Convention and, as necessary, of associated or dependent species, and the effects of natural factors and human activities on the populations of these stocks and species;

| (b) | adopt standards for collection, verification, and timely exchange and reporting of data concerning the fisheries for fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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adopt standards for collection, verification, and timely exchange and reporting of data concerning the fisheries for fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (c) | adopt measures that are based on the best scientific evidence available to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention and to maintain or restore the populations of harvested species at levels of abundance which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, inter alia, through the setting of the total allowable catch of such fish stocks as the Commission may decide and/or the total allowable level of fishing capacity and/or level of fishing effort for the Convention Area as a whole; |
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adopt measures that are based on the best scientific evidence available to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention and to maintain or restore the populations of harvested species at levels of abundance which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, inter alia, through the setting of the total allowable catch of such fish stocks as the Commission may decide and/or the total allowable level of fishing capacity and/or level of fishing effort for the Convention Area as a whole;

| (d) | determine whether, according to the best scientific information available, a specific fish stock covered by this Convention is fully fished or overfished and, on this basis, whether an increase in fishing capacity and/or the level of fishing effort would threaten the conservation of that stock; |
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determine whether, according to the best scientific information available, a specific fish stock covered by this Convention is fully fished or overfished and, on this basis, whether an increase in fishing capacity and/or the level of fishing effort would threaten the conservation of that stock;

| (e) | in relation to the stocks referred to in subparagraph (d) of this paragraph, determine, on the basis of criteria that the Commission may adopt or apply, the extent to which the fishing interests of new members of the Commission might be accommodated, taking into account relevant international standards and practices; |
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(e)

in relation to the stocks referred to in subparagraph (d) of this paragraph, determine, on the basis of criteria that the Commission may adopt or apply, the extent to which the fishing interests of new members of the Commission might be accommodated, taking into account relevant international standards and practices;

| (f) | adopt, as necessary, conservation and management measures and recommendations for species belonging to the same ecosystem and that are affected by fishing for, or dependent on or associated with, the fish stocks covered by this Convention, with a view to maintaining or restoring populations of such species above levels at which their reproduction may become seriously threatened; |
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(f)

adopt, as necessary, conservation and management measures and recommendations for species belonging to the same ecosystem and that are affected by fishing for, or dependent on or associated with, the fish stocks covered by this Convention, with a view to maintaining or restoring populations of such species above levels at which their reproduction may become seriously threatened;

| (g) | adopt appropriate measures to avoid, reduce and minimize waste, discards, catch by lost or discarded gear, catch of non-target species (both fish and non-fish species) and impacts on associated or dependent species, in particular endangered species; |
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(g)

adopt appropriate measures to avoid, reduce and minimize waste, discards, catch by lost or discarded gear, catch of non-target species (both fish and non-fish species) and impacts on associated or dependent species, in particular endangered species;

| (h) | adopt appropriate measures to prevent or eliminate over-fishing and excess fishing capacity and to ensure that levels of fishing effort do not exceed those commensurate with the sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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(h)

adopt appropriate measures to prevent or eliminate over-fishing and excess fishing capacity and to ensure that levels of fishing effort do not exceed those commensurate with the sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (i) | establish a comprehensive program for data collection and monitoring which shall include such elements as the Commission determines necessary. Each member of the Commission may also maintain its own program consistent with guidelines adopted by the Commission; |
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(i)

establish a comprehensive program for data collection and monitoring which shall include such elements as the Commission determines necessary. Each member of the Commission may also maintain its own program consistent with guidelines adopted by the Commission;

| (j) | ensure that, in developing measures to be adopted under subparagraphs (a) to (i) of this paragraph, due consideration is given to the need for coordination and compatibility with measures adopted pursuant to the AIDCP; |
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(j)

ensure that, in developing measures to be adopted under subparagraphs (a) to (i) of this paragraph, due consideration is given to the need for coordination and compatibility with measures adopted pursuant to the AIDCP;

| (k) | promote, to the extent practicable, the development and use of selective, environmentally safe and cost-effective fishing gear and techniques and such other related activities, including activities connected with, inter alia, transfer of technology and training; |
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(k)

promote, to the extent practicable, the development and use of selective, environmentally safe and cost-effective fishing gear and techniques and such other related activities, including activities connected with, inter alia, transfer of technology and training;

| (l) | where necessary, develop criteria for, and make decisions relating to, the allocation of total allowable catch, or total allowable fishing capacity, including carrying capacity, or the level of fishing effort, taking into account all relevant factors; |
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(l)

where necessary, develop criteria for, and make decisions relating to, the allocation of total allowable catch, or total allowable fishing capacity, including carrying capacity, or the level of fishing effort, taking into account all relevant factors;

| (m) | apply the precautionary approach in accordance with the provisions of Article IV of this Convention. In cases where measures are adopted by the Commission pursuant to the precautionary approach in the absence of adequate scientific information, as set out in Article IV, paragraph 2 of this Convention, the Commission shall, as soon as possible, undertake to obtain the scientific information necessary to maintain or modify any such measures; |
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(m)

apply the precautionary approach in accordance with the provisions of Article IV of this Convention. In cases where measures are adopted by the Commission pursuant to the precautionary approach in the absence of adequate scientific information, as set out in Article IV, paragraph 2 of this Convention, the Commission shall, as soon as possible, undertake to obtain the scientific information necessary to maintain or modify any such measures;

| (n) | promote the application of any relevant provision of the Code of Conduct and of other relevant international instruments including, inter alia, the International Plans of Action adopted by the FAO in the framework of the Code of Conduct; |
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(n)

promote the application of any relevant provision of the Code of Conduct and of other relevant international instruments including, inter alia, the International Plans of Action adopted by the FAO in the framework of the Code of Conduct;

| (o) | appoint the Director of the Commission; |
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(o)

appoint the Director of the Commission;

| (p) | approve its program of work; |
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(p)

approve its program of work;

| (q) | approve its budget, in accordance with provisions of Article XIV of this Convention; |
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(q)

approve its budget, in accordance with provisions of Article XIV of this Convention;

| (r) | approve the accounts for the past budgetary period; |
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(r)

approve the accounts for the past budgetary period;

| (s) | adopt or amend its own rules and procedures, financial regulations and other internal administrative regulations as may be necessary to carry out its functions; |
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(s)

adopt or amend its own rules and procedures, financial regulations and other internal administrative regulations as may be necessary to carry out its functions;

| (t) | provide the Secretariat for the AIDCP, taking into account the provisions of Article XIV, paragraph 3 of this Convention; |
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(t)

provide the Secretariat for the AIDCP, taking into account the provisions of Article XIV, paragraph 3 of this Convention;

| (u) | establish such subsidiary bodies as it considers necessary; |
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(u)

establish such subsidiary bodies as it considers necessary;

| (v) | adopt any other measure or recommendation, based on relevant information, including the best scientific information available, as may be necessary to achieve the objective of this Convention, including non-discriminatory and transparent measures consistent with international law, to prevent, deter and eliminate activities that undermine the effectiveness of the conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission. |
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(v)

adopt any other measure or recommendation, based on relevant information, including the best scientific information available, as may be necessary to achieve the objective of this Convention, including non-discriminatory and transparent measures consistent with international law, to prevent, deter and eliminate activities that undermine the effectiveness of the conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission.

2.   The Commission shall maintain a staff qualified in matters pertaining to this Convention, including administrative, scientific and technical areas, under the supervision of the Director, and ensure that it shall include all personnel needed for the efficient and effective application of this Convention. The Commission should seek the most qualified staff available, and give due consideration to the importance of recruiting staff on an equitable basis to promote broad representation and participation of the members of the Commission.

3.   In considering guidance for the program of work on scientific matters to be addressed by the scientific staff, the Commission shall consider, inter alia, the advice, recommendations, and reports of the Scientific Advisory Committee established pursuant to Article XI of this Convention.

Article VIII

Meetings of the Commission

1.   The ordinary meetings of the Commission shall take place at least once a year, in such location and on such date as the Commission agrees.

2.   The Commission may also hold extraordinary meetings when deemed necessary. These meetings shall be convened at the request of at least two of the members of the Commission, provided that a majority of the members support the request.

3.   The meetings of the Commission shall be held only when a quorum is present. Quorum is reached when two-thirds of the members of the Commission are present. This rule shall also apply to meetings of subsidiary bodies established under this Convention.

4.   The meetings shall be held in English and Spanish, and the documents of the Commission shall be produced in both these languages.

5.   Members shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from, unless otherwise decided, different Parties to this Convention. Both officials shall be elected for a period of one (1) year and shall remain in office until their successors are elected.

Article IX

Decision making

1.   Unless provided otherwise, all decisions made by the Commission at meetings convened pursuant to Article VIII of this Convention shall be by consensus of members of the Commission present at the meeting in question.

2.   Decisions on adoption of amendments to this Convention and its annexes, as well as invitations to accede to the Convention pursuant to Article XXX(c) of this Convention, shall require consensus of all Parties. In such cases, the Chairman of the meeting shall ensure that all members of the Commission have the opportunity to express their views on the proposed decisions, which the Parties shall take into account in reaching the final decision.

3.   The consensus of all the members of the Commission shall be required for decisions on:

| (a) | the adoption and amendment of the Commission's budget, and those that determine the form and proportion of the contributions of the members; |
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(a)

the adoption and amendment of the Commission's budget, and those that determine the form and proportion of the contributions of the members;

| (b) | the issues referred to in Article VII(i) of paragraph 1 of this Convention. |
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(b)

the issues referred to in Article VII(i) of paragraph 1 of this Convention.

4.   With respect to decisions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, if a Party or member of the Commission, as the case may be, is absent from the meeting in question and has not sent a notification in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Article, the Director shall notify such Party or member of the decision taken at the meeting. If, within thirty (30) days of the receipt by the Party or member of such notification, the Director has not received a response from such Party or member, that Party or member shall be deemed to have joined the consensus on the decision in question. If, within such 30-day period, such Party or member replies in writing that it cannot join the consensus on the decision in question, the decision shall have no effect, and the Commission shall seek to reach consensus at the earliest opportunity.

5.   When a Party or member of the Commission that was not present at a meeting notifies the Director, in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Article, that it cannot join the consensus on a decision taken at that meeting, that member shall not be able to oppose consensus on the same issue if it is not present at the next meeting of the Commission at which that issue is on the agenda.

6.   If a member of the Commission is not able to attend a meeting of the Commission due to extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances outside its control:

| (a) | it shall so notify the Director, in writing, prior to the start of the meeting if possible or otherwise at the earliest possible opportunity. Such notification shall be effective upon acknowledgement of its receipt by the Director to the member concerned; and |
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(a)

it shall so notify the Director, in writing, prior to the start of the meeting if possible or otherwise at the earliest possible opportunity. Such notification shall be effective upon acknowledgement of its receipt by the Director to the member concerned; and

| (b) | subsequently and as soon as possible, the Director shall notify the member of all the decisions taken at that meeting in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article; |
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(b)

subsequently and as soon as possible, the Director shall notify the member of all the decisions taken at that meeting in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article;

| (c) | within thirty (30) days of the notice referred to in subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, the member may notify the Director in writing that it cannot join the consensus on one or more of these decisions. In such cases, the relevant decision or decisions shall have no effect, and the Commission shall seek to reach consensus at the earliest opportunity. |
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(c)

within thirty (30) days of the notice referred to in subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, the member may notify the Director in writing that it cannot join the consensus on one or more of these decisions. In such cases, the relevant decision or decisions shall have no effect, and the Commission shall seek to reach consensus at the earliest opportunity.

7.   The decisions adopted by the Commission pursuant to this Convention shall be binding for all members forty-five (45) days after their notification, unless otherwise specified in this Convention or agreed when a decision is taken.

Article X

Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission

1.   The Commission shall establish a Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission, which shall be composed of those representatives designated for this purpose by each member of the Commission, who may be accompanied by such experts and advisers as that member may deem advisable.

2.   The functions of the Committee shall be those established in Annex 3 of this Convention.

3.   In the exercise of its functions, the Committee may, where appropriate, and with the approval of the Commission, consult any other fisheries management, technical or scientific organization with competence in the subject matter of such consultation and may seek such expert advice as may be required in each case.

4.   The Committee shall strive to adopt its reports and recommendations by consensus. If every effort to achieve consensus has failed, the reports shall so indicate, and shall reflect the majority and minority views. At the request of any member of the Committee, the views of that member on all or any part of the reports shall also be reflected.

5.   The Committee shall meet at least once a year, preferably on the occasion of the ordinary meeting of the Commission.

6.   The Committee may convene additional meetings at the request of at least two (2) of the members of the Commission, provided that a majority of the members support the request.

7.   The Committee shall exercise its functions in accordance with such rules of procedure, guidelines and directives as the Commission may adopt.

8.   In support of the work of the Committee, the staff of the Commission shall:

| (a) | collect the information necessary for the work of the Committee and develop a data base, in accordance with the procedures established by the Commission; |
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(a)

collect the information necessary for the work of the Committee and develop a data base, in accordance with the procedures established by the Commission;

| (b) | provide such statistical analyses as the Committee deems necessary for carrying out its functions; |
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(b)

provide such statistical analyses as the Committee deems necessary for carrying out its functions;

| (c) | prepare the reports of the Committee; |
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(c)

prepare the reports of the Committee;

| (d) | distribute to the members of the Committee all pertinent information, particularly that set out in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 8 of this Article. |
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(d)

distribute to the members of the Committee all pertinent information, particularly that set out in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 8 of this Article.

Article XI

Scientific Advisory Committee

1.   The Commission shall establish a Scientific Advisory Committee, which shall be composed of a representative designated by each member of the Commission, who shall have appropriate qualifications or relevant experience in the area of competence of the Committee, and who may be accompanied by such experts or advisers as that member may deem advisable.

2.   The Commission may invite to participate in the work of the Committee organizations or persons with recognized scientific experience in matters related to the work of the Commission.

3.   The functions of the Committee shall be those established in Annex 4 of this Convention.

4.   The Committee shall meet at least once a year, preferably prior to a meeting of the Commission.

5.   The Committee may convene additional meetings at the request of at least two (2) of the members of the Commission, provided that a majority of the members support the request.

6.   The Director shall serve as Chairman of the Committee or may delegate the exercise of this function subject to the approval of the Commission.

7.   The Committee shall strive to adopt its reports and recommendations by consensus. If every effort to achieve consensus has failed, the reports shall so indicate, and shall reflect the majority and minority views. At the request of any member of the Committee, the views of that member on all or any part of the reports shall also be reflected.

Article XII

Administration

1.   The Commission shall appoint, in accordance with the adopted rules of procedure and taking into account any criteria established therein, a Director, whose competence in the field of this Convention is established and generally recognized, in particular in its scientific, technical and administrative aspects, and who shall be responsible to the Commission and may be removed by the Commission at its discretion. The term of the Director shall be of 4 years, and he may be reappointed as many times as the Commission decides.

2.   The functions of the Director shall be:

| (a) | preparing research plans and programs for the Commission; |
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(a)

preparing research plans and programs for the Commission;

| (b) | preparing budget estimates for the Commission; |
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(b)

preparing budget estimates for the Commission;

| (c) | authorizing the disbursement of funds for the implementation of the approved program of work and budget by the Commission and accounting for the funds thus employed; |
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(c)

authorizing the disbursement of funds for the implementation of the approved program of work and budget by the Commission and accounting for the funds thus employed;

| (d) | appointing, removing and directing the administrative, scientific, technical and other staff, required for the functions of the Commission, in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the Commission; |
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(d)

appointing, removing and directing the administrative, scientific, technical and other staff, required for the functions of the Commission, in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the Commission;

| (e) | where appropriate for the efficient functioning of the Commission, appointing a Coordinator of Scientific Research, in accordance with subparagraph (d) of paragraph 2 of this Article, who shall operate under the supervision of the Director, who shall assign to the Coordinator of Scientific Research such functions and responsibilities as the Director determines appropriate; |
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(e)

where appropriate for the efficient functioning of the Commission, appointing a Coordinator of Scientific Research, in accordance with subparagraph (d) of paragraph 2 of this Article, who shall operate under the supervision of the Director, who shall assign to the Coordinator of Scientific Research such functions and responsibilities as the Director determines appropriate;

| (f) | arranging for cooperation with other organizations or individuals, as appropriate, when needed for the performance of the functions of the Commission; |
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(f)

arranging for cooperation with other organizations or individuals, as appropriate, when needed for the performance of the functions of the Commission;

| (g) | coordinating the work of the Commission with that of organizations and individuals whose cooperation the Director has arranged; |
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(g)

coordinating the work of the Commission with that of organizations and individuals whose cooperation the Director has arranged;

| (h) | drafting administrative, scientific and other reports for the Commission; |
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(h)

drafting administrative, scientific and other reports for the Commission;

| (i) | preparing draft agendas for and convening the meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies, in consultation with the members of the Commission and taking into account their proposals, and providing administrative and technical support for such meetings; |
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(i)

preparing draft agendas for and convening the meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies, in consultation with the members of the Commission and taking into account their proposals, and providing administrative and technical support for such meetings;

| (j) | ensuring the publication and dissemination of the conservation and management measures which have been adopted by the Commission and are in force and, as far as practicable, the maintenance and dissemination of records of other applicable conservation and management measures adopted by the members of the Commission in force in the Convention Area; |
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(j)

ensuring the publication and dissemination of the conservation and management measures which have been adopted by the Commission and are in force and, as far as practicable, the maintenance and dissemination of records of other applicable conservation and management measures adopted by the members of the Commission in force in the Convention Area;

| (k) | ensuring the maintenance of a record, based, inter alia, on the information provided to the Commission pursuant to Annex 1 of this Convention, of vessels fishing in the Convention Area, as well as the periodic circulation of the information contained in such record to all members of the Commission, and, on request, to any member individually; |
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(k)

ensuring the maintenance of a record, based, inter alia, on the information provided to the Commission pursuant to Annex 1 of this Convention, of vessels fishing in the Convention Area, as well as the periodic circulation of the information contained in such record to all members of the Commission, and, on request, to any member individually;

| (l) | acting as the legal representative of the Commission; |
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(l)

acting as the legal representative of the Commission;

| (m) | performing such other functions as are necessary to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Commission and others that may be assigned to him by the Commission. |
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(m)

performing such other functions as are necessary to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Commission and others that may be assigned to him by the Commission.

3.   In fulfilling their functions, the Director and the staff of the Commission shall not act in any manner that could be incompatible with their status or with the objective and provisions of this Convention, nor shall they have any financial interests in activities such as investigation and research, exploration, exploitation, processing and marketing of the fish stocks covered by this Convention. Likewise, they shall also maintain as confidential, while they are employed by the Commission and thereafter, any confidential information they obtained or to which they had access during their employment.

Article XIII

Scientific Staff

The Scientific Staff shall operate under the supervision of the Director, and of the Coordinator of Scientific Research if appointed in accordance with Article XII, subparagraphs (d) and (e) of paragraph 2 of this Convention, and shall have the following functions, giving priority to tunas and tuna-like species:

| (a) | conduct the scientific research projects and other research activities approved by the Commission in accordance with the plans of work adopted for this purpose; |
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(a)

conduct the scientific research projects and other research activities approved by the Commission in accordance with the plans of work adopted for this purpose;

| (b) | provide the Commission, through the Director, with scientific advice and recommendations in support of the formulation of conservation and management measures and other relevant matters, following consultations with the Scientific Advisory Committee, except in circumstances where evident time constraints would limit the ability of the Director to provide the Commission with such advice or recommendations on a timely basis; |
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(b)

provide the Commission, through the Director, with scientific advice and recommendations in support of the formulation of conservation and management measures and other relevant matters, following consultations with the Scientific Advisory Committee, except in circumstances where evident time constraints would limit the ability of the Director to provide the Commission with such advice or recommendations on a timely basis;

| (c) | provide the Scientific Advisory Committee with the information necessary to carry out the functions specified in Annex 4 of this Convention; |
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(c)

provide the Scientific Advisory Committee with the information necessary to carry out the functions specified in Annex 4 of this Convention;

| (d) | provide the Commission, through the Director, with recommendations for scientific research in support of the Commission’s functions in accordance with Article VII(a) of paragraph 1, of this Convention; |
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(d)

provide the Commission, through the Director, with recommendations for scientific research in support of the Commission’s functions in accordance with Article VII(a) of paragraph 1, of this Convention;

| (e) | collect and analyze information relating to current and past conditions and trends of the populations of the fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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(e)

collect and analyze information relating to current and past conditions and trends of the populations of the fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (f) | provide the Commission, through the Director, with proposed standards for collection, verification, and timely exchange and reporting of data concerning the fisheries for fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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(f)

provide the Commission, through the Director, with proposed standards for collection, verification, and timely exchange and reporting of data concerning the fisheries for fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (g) | collect statistical data and all kinds of reports concerning catches of fish stocks covered by this Convention and the operations of vessels in the Convention Area, and any other relevant information concerning fisheries for such stocks, including, as appropriate, social and economic aspects; |
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(g)

collect statistical data and all kinds of reports concerning catches of fish stocks covered by this Convention and the operations of vessels in the Convention Area, and any other relevant information concerning fisheries for such stocks, including, as appropriate, social and economic aspects;

| (h) | study and appraise information concerning methods and procedures for maintaining and increasing the fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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(h)

study and appraise information concerning methods and procedures for maintaining and increasing the fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (i) | publish or otherwise disseminate reports on its findings and such other reports as fall within the scope of this Convention as well as scientific, statistical and other data relating to the fisheries for the fish stocks covered by this Convention, ensuring confidentiality in conformity with the provisions of Article XXII of this Convention; |
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(i)

publish or otherwise disseminate reports on its findings and such other reports as fall within the scope of this Convention as well as scientific, statistical and other data relating to the fisheries for the fish stocks covered by this Convention, ensuring confidentiality in conformity with the provisions of Article XXII of this Convention;

| (j) | perform such other functions and tasks as may be assigned to it. |
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(j)

perform such other functions and tasks as may be assigned to it.

Article XIV

Budget

1.   The Commission shall adopt each year its budget for the following year, in accordance with Article IX(3) of this Convention. In determining the size of the budget, the Commission shall give due consideration to the principle of cost effectiveness.

2.   The Director shall submit to the Commission for consideration a detailed draft annual budget that shall identify the disbursements to be made from contributions referred to in Article XV(1), and those referred to in Article XV(3), of this Convention.

3.   The Commission shall maintain separate accounts for the activities carried out under this Convention and under the AIDCP. The services to be provided to the AIDCP and the corresponding estimated costs shall be specified in the Commission’s budget. The Director shall provide to the Meeting of the Parties to the AIDCP for its approval, and prior to the year in which the services are to be provided, estimates of services and their costs corresponding to the tasks to be carried out pursuant to that Agreement.

4.   The accounts of the Commission shall be subjected to an annual independent financial audit.

Article XV

Contributions

1.   The amount of the contribution of each member of the Commission to the budget shall be determined in accordance with the scheme which the Commission shall adopt, and amend, as required, in accordance with Article IX(3), of this Convention. The scheme adopted by the Commission shall be transparent and equitable for all members and shall be set out in the financial regulations of the Commission.

2.   The contributions agreed pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article shall enable the operation of the Commission and cover in a timely manner the annual budget adopted in accordance with Article XIV(1), of this Convention.

3.   The Commission shall establish a fund to receive voluntary contributions for research on and conservation of the fish stocks covered by this Convention and, as appropriate, associated or dependent species, and for the conservation of the marine environment.

4.   Notwithstanding the provisions of Article IX of this Convention, unless the Commission decides otherwise, if a member of the Commission is in arrears in the payment of its contributions by an amount equal to or greater than the total of the contributions due from it for the preceding twenty-four (24) months, that member shall not have the right to participate in decision-making in the Commission until it has fulfilled its obligations pursuant to this Article.

5.   Each member of the Commission shall meet its own expenses arising from attendance at meetings of the Commission and of its subsidiary bodies.

Article XVI

Transparency

1.   The Commission shall promote transparency in the implementation of this Convention in its decision-making processes and other activities, inter alia, through:

| (a) | the public dissemination of pertinent non-confidential information; and |
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(a)

the public dissemination of pertinent non-confidential information; and

| (b) | as appropriate, facilitating consultations with, and the effective participation of, non-governmental organizations, representatives of the fishing industry, particularly the fishing fleet, and other interested bodies and individuals. |
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(b)

as appropriate, facilitating consultations with, and the effective participation of, non-governmental organizations, representatives of the fishing industry, particularly the fishing fleet, and other interested bodies and individuals.

2.   Representatives of non-Parties, relevant intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations, including environmental organizations with recognized experience in matters pertaining to the Commission and the tuna industry of any of the members of the Commission operating in the Convention Area, particularly the tuna fishing fleet, shall be afforded the opportunity to take part in the meetings of the Commission and of its subsidiary organs, as observers or otherwise, as appropriate, in accordance with the principles and criteria established in Annex 2 of this Convention as well as others that the Commission may adopt. Such participants shall have timely access to relevant information, subject to the rules of procedure and of confidentiality on access to such information that the Commission may adopt.

PART IV

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION

Article XVII

Rights of States

No provision of this Convention may be interpreted in such a way as to prejudice or undermine the sovereignty, sovereign rights, or jurisdiction exercised by any State in accordance with international law, as well as its position or views with regard to matters relating to the Law of the Sea.

Article XVIII

Implementation, compliance and enforcement by parties

1.   Each Party shall take the measures necessary to ensure the implementation of and compliance with this Convention and any conservation and management measures adopted pursuant thereto, including the adoption of the necessary laws and regulations.

2.   Each Party shall provide to the Commission all the information that may be required for the fulfillment of the objective of this Convention, including statistical and biological information and information concerning its fishing activities in the Convention Area, and shall provide to the Commission information regarding actions taken to implement the measures adopted in accordance with this Convention, whenever required by the Commission and as appropriate, subject to the provisions of Article XXII of this Convention and in accordance with the rules of procedure to be developed and adopted by the Commission.

3.   Each Party shall promptly, through the Director, inform the Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission established pursuant to the provisions of Article X of this Convention of:

| (a) | legal and administrative provisions, including those regarding infractions and sanctions, applicable to compliance with conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission; |
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(a)

legal and administrative provisions, including those regarding infractions and sanctions, applicable to compliance with conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission;

| (b) | actions taken to ensure compliance with conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission, including, if appropriate, an analysis of individual cases and the final decision taken. |
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(b)

actions taken to ensure compliance with conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission, including, if appropriate, an analysis of individual cases and the final decision taken.

4.   Each Party shall:

| (a) | authorize the use and release, subject to any applicable rules of confidentiality, of pertinent information recorded by on-board observers of the Commission or a national program; |
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(a)

authorize the use and release, subject to any applicable rules of confidentiality, of pertinent information recorded by on-board observers of the Commission or a national program;

| (b) | ensure that vessel owners and/or captains allow the Commission, in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the Commission in this respect, to collect and analyze information necessary for carrying out the functions of the Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission; |
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(b)

ensure that vessel owners and/or captains allow the Commission, in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the Commission in this respect, to collect and analyze information necessary for carrying out the functions of the Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission;

| (c) | provide to the Commission every six months a report on the activities of its tuna-fishing vessels and any other information necessary for the work of the Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission. |
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(c)

provide to the Commission every six months a report on the activities of its tuna-fishing vessels and any other information necessary for the work of the Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission.

5.   Each Party shall take measures to ensure that vessels operating in waters under its national jurisdiction comply with this Convention and the measures adopted pursuant thereto.

6.   Each Party, where it has reasonable grounds to believe that a vessel flying the flag of another State has engaged in any activity that undermines the effectiveness of conservation and management measures adopted for the Convention Area, shall draw this to the attention of the flag State concerned and may, as appropriate, draw the matter to the attention of the Commission. The Party in question shall provide the flag State with full supporting evidence and may provide the Commission with a summary of such evidence. The Commission shall not circulate such information until such time as the flag State has had an opportunity to comment, within a reasonable time, on the allegation and evidence submitted for its consideration, or to object, as the case may be.

7.   Each Party, at the request of the Commission or of any other Party, when provided with relevant information that a vessel under its jurisdiction has carried out activities which contravene the measures adopted pursuant to this Convention, shall carry out a thorough investigation, and if appropriate proceed in accordance with its national legislation and inform, as soon as possible, the Commission and, if applicable, the other Party, of the results of its investigations and the actions taken.

8.   Each Party shall apply, in accordance with its national laws and in a manner consistent with international law, sanctions of sufficient gravity as to be effective in securing compliance with the provisions of this Convention and of measures adopted pursuant thereto and to deprive offenders of the benefits accruing from their illegal activities, including, as appropriate, refusal, suspension or withdrawal of the authorization to fish.

9.   The Parties whose coasts border the Convention Area or whose vessels fish for fish stocks covered by this Convention or in whose territory the catch is landed and processed shall cooperate with a view to ensuring compliance with this Convention and with a view to ensuring the application of the conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission, including through the adoption of cooperative measures and schemes, as appropriate.

10.   If the Commission determines that vessels fishing in the Convention Area have engaged in activities which undermine the effectiveness of or otherwise violate the conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission, the Parties may take action, following the recommendations adopted by the Commission and in accordance with this Convention and international law, to deter such vessels from such activities until such time as appropriate action is taken by the flag State to ensure that such vessels do not continue those activities.

Article XIX

Implementation, compliance and enforcement by fishing entities

Article XVIII of this Convention applies, mutatis mutandis, to fishing entities that are members of the Commission.

Article XX

Duties of flag States

1.   Each Party shall, in accordance with international law, take such measures as may be necessary to ensure that vessels flying its flag comply with the provisions of this Convention and the conservation and management measures adopted pursuant thereto, and that such vessels do not engage in any activity which undermines the effectiveness of such measures.

2.   No Party shall allow any vessel entitled to fly its flag to be used for fishing for fish stocks covered by this Convention unless it has been authorized to do so by the appropriate authority or authorities of that Party. A Party shall authorize the use of vessels flying its flag for fishing in the Convention Area only where it is able to exercise effectively its responsibilities in respect of such vessels under this Convention.

3.   In addition to its obligations under paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, each Party shall take such measures as may be necessary to ensure that vessels flying its flag do not fish in areas under the sovereignty or national jurisdiction of any other State in the Convention Area without the corresponding license, permit or authorization issued by the competent authorities of that State.

Article XXI

Duties of fishing entities

Article XX of this Convention applies, mutatis mutandis, to fishing entities that are members of the Commission.

PART V

CONFIDENTIALITY

Article XXII

Confidentiality

1.   The Commission shall establish rules of confidentiality for all bodies and individuals given access to information pursuant to this Convention.

2.   Notwithstanding any confidentiality rules which may be adopted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article, any persons with access to such confidential information may disclose such information in connection with legal or administrative proceedings, if requested by the competent authority concerned.

PART VI

COOPERATION

Article XXIII

Cooperation and assistance

1.   The Commission shall seek to adopt measures relating to technical assistance, technology transfer, training and other forms of cooperation, to assist developing countries that are members of the Commission to fulfill their obligations under this Convention, as well as to enhance their ability to develop fisheries under their respective national jurisdictions and to participate in high seas fisheries on a sustainable basis.

2.   The members of the Commission shall facilitate and promote such cooperation, especially financial and technical, and the transfer of technology, as may be necessary for the effective implementation of paragraph 1 of this Article.

Article XXIV

Cooperation with other organizations or arrangements

1.   The Commission shall cooperate with subregional, regional, and global fishery organizations and arrangements and, as appropriate, shall establish relevant institutional arrangements such as consultative committees, in agreement with such organizations or arrangements, with the goal of promoting the achievement of the objective of this Convention, obtaining the best available scientific information, and avoiding duplication with respect to their work.

2.   The Commission, in agreement with the relevant organizations or arrangements, shall adopt the rules of operation for the institutional arrangements established in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article.

3.   Where the Convention Area overlaps with an area under regulation by another fisheries management organization, the Commission shall cooperate with such other organization in order to ensure that the objective of this Convention is reached. To this end, through consultations or other arrangements, the Commission shall strive to agree with the other organization on the relevant measures to be taken, such as ensuring the harmonization and compatibility of the conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission and the other organization, or deciding that the Commission or the other organization, as appropriate, avoid taking measures in respect of species in that area which are regulated by the other.

4.   The provisions of paragraph 3 of this Article shall be applied, as appropriate, to the case of fish stocks that migrate through areas under the purview of the Commission and of another organization or organizations or arrangements.

PART VII

SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

Article XXV

Settlement of disputes

1.   The members of the Commission shall cooperate in order to prevent disputes. Any member may consult with one or more members about any dispute related to the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Convention to reach a solution satisfactory to all as quickly as possible.

2.   If a dispute is not settled through such consultation within a reasonable period, the members in question shall consult among themselves as soon as possible in order to settle the dispute through any peaceful means they may agree upon, in accordance with international law.

3.   In cases when two or more members of the Commission agree that they have a dispute of a technical nature, and they are unable to resolve the dispute among themselves, they may refer the dispute, by mutual consent, to a non-binding ad hoc expert panel constituted within the framework of the Commission in accordance with the procedures adopted for this purpose by the Commission. The panel shall confer with the members concerned and shall endeavour to resolve the dispute expeditiously without recourse to binding procedures for the settlement of disputes.

PART VIII

NON-MEMBERS

Article XXVI

Non-members

1.   The Commission and its members shall encourage all States and regional economic integration organizations referred to in Article XXVII of this Convention and, as appropriate, fishing entities referred to in Article XXVIII of this Convention that are not members of the Commission to become members or to adopt laws and regulations consistent with this Convention.

2.   The members of the Commission shall exchange information among themselves, either directly or through the Commission, with respect to activities of vessels of non-members that undermine the effectiveness of this Convention.

3.   The Commission and its members shall cooperate, consistent with this Convention and international law, to jointly deter vessels of non-members from carrying out activities that undermine the effectiveness of this Convention. To this end, the members shall, inter alia, call to the attention of non-members such activities by their vessels.

PART IX

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article XXVII

Signature

1.   This Convention shall be open for signature at Washington from 14 November 2003, until 31 December 2004 by:

| (a) | the Parties to the 1949 Convention; |
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(a)

the Parties to the 1949 Convention;

| (b) | States not Party to the 1949 Convention with a coastline bordering the Convention Area; and |
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(b)

States not Party to the 1949 Convention with a coastline bordering the Convention Area; and

| (c) | States and regional economic integration organizations which are not Parties to the 1949 Convention and whose vessels have fished for fish stocks covered by this Convention at any time during the four years preceding the adoption of this Convention and that participated in the negotiation of this Convention; and |
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(c)

States and regional economic integration organizations which are not Parties to the 1949 Convention and whose vessels have fished for fish stocks covered by this Convention at any time during the four years preceding the adoption of this Convention and that participated in the negotiation of this Convention; and

| (d) | other States which are not Parties to the 1949 Convention and whose vessels have fished for fish stocks covered by this Convention at any time during the four years preceding the adoption of this Convention, following consultations with the Parties to the 1949 Convention. |
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(d)

other States which are not Parties to the 1949 Convention and whose vessels have fished for fish stocks covered by this Convention at any time during the four years preceding the adoption of this Convention, following consultations with the Parties to the 1949 Convention.

2.   In relation to the regional economic integration organizations referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, no member State of such organizations may sign this Convention unless it represents a territory which lies outside the territorial scope of the treaty establishing the organization and provided that such member State's participation be limited to representing only the interests of that territory.

Article XXVIII

Fishing entities

1.   Any fishing entity whose vessels have fished for fish stocks covered by this Convention at any time during the four years preceding the adoption of this Convention may express its firm commitment to abide by the terms of this Convention and comply with any conservation and management measures adopted pursuant thereto, by:

| (a) | signing, during the period referred to in Article XXVII(1) of this Convention, an instrument drafted to this effect in accordance with a resolution to be adopted by the Commission under the 1949 Convention; and/or |
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(a)

signing, during the period referred to in Article XXVII(1) of this Convention, an instrument drafted to this effect in accordance with a resolution to be adopted by the Commission under the 1949 Convention; and/or

| (b) | during or after the abovementioned period, providing a written communication to the Depositary in accordance with a resolution to be adopted by the Commission under the 1949 Convention. The Depositary shall promptly provide a copy of this communication to all signatories and Parties. |
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(b)

during or after the abovementioned period, providing a written communication to the Depositary in accordance with a resolution to be adopted by the Commission under the 1949 Convention. The Depositary shall promptly provide a copy of this communication to all signatories and Parties.

2.   The commitment expressed pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article shall be effective from the date referred to in Article XXXI(1), of this Convention, or on the date of the written communication referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, whichever is later.

3.   Any fishing entity referred to above may express its firm commitment to abide by the terms of this Convention as it may be amended pursuant to Article XXXIV or Article XXXV of this Convention by providing a written communication to this effect to the Depositary in accordance with the resolution referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

4.   The commitment expressed pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall be effective from the dates referred to in Article XXXIV(3), and Article XXXV(4), of this Convention, or on the date of the written communication referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, whichever is later.

Article XXIX

Ratification, acceptance or approval

This Convention is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatories in accordance with their domestic laws and procedures.

Article XXX

Accession

This Convention shall remain open to accession by any State or regional economic integration organization:

| (a) | that meets the requirements of Article XXVII of this Convention; or |
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(a)

that meets the requirements of Article XXVII of this Convention; or

| (b) | whose vessels fish for fish stocks covered by this Convention, following consultations with the Parties; or |
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(b)

whose vessels fish for fish stocks covered by this Convention, following consultations with the Parties; or

| (c) | that is otherwise invited to accede on the basis of a decision by the Parties. |
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(c)

that is otherwise invited to accede on the basis of a decision by the Parties.

Article XXXI

Entry into force

1.   This Convention shall enter into force fifteen (15) months after the deposit with the Depositary of the seventh instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession of the Parties to the 1949 Convention that were Parties to that Convention on the date this Convention was opened for signature.

2.   After the date of entry into force of this Convention, with respect to each State or regional economic integration organization that meets the requirements of Article XXVII or Article XXX, this Convention shall enter into force for said State or regional economic integration organization on the thirtieth (30th) day following the deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession.

3.   Upon entry into force of this Convention, this Convention shall prevail, as between Parties to this Convention and the 1949 Convention, over the 1949 Convention.

4.   Upon the entry into force of this Convention, conservation and management measures and other arrangements adopted by the Commission under the 1949 Convention shall remain in force until such time as they expire, are terminated by a decision of the Commission, or are replaced by other measures or arrangements adopted pursuant to this Convention.

5.   Upon entry into force of this Convention, a Party to the 1949 Convention that has not yet consented to be bound by this Convention shall be deemed to remain a member of the Commission unless such Party elects not to remain a member of the Commission by so notifying the Depositary in writing prior to the entry into force of this Convention.

6.   Upon entry into force of this Convention for all Parties to the 1949 Convention, the 1949 Convention shall be considered as terminated in accordance with the relevant rules of international law as reflected in Article 59 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

Article XXXII

Provisional application

1.   In accordance with its laws and regulations, a State or regional economic integration organization that meets the requirements of Article XXVII or Article XXX of this Convention may apply this Convention provisionally by so notifying the Depositary in writing. Such provisional application shall commence on the later of the date of entry into force of this Convention and the date of receipt of such notification by the Depositary.

2.   Provisional application of this Convention by a State or regional economic integration organization referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall terminate upon entry into force of this Convention for that State or regional economic integration organization, or upon notification to the Depositary by that State or regional economic integration organization of its intention to terminate its provisional application of this Convention.

Article XXXIII

Reservations

No reservations may be made to this Convention.

Article XXXIV

Amendments

1.   Any member of the Commission may propose an amendment to the Convention by providing to the Director the text of a proposed amendment at least sixty (60) days in advance of a meeting of the Commission. The Director shall provide a copy of this text to all other members promptly.

2.   Amendments to the Convention shall be adopted in accordance with Article IX, paragraph 2, of this Convention.

3.   Amendments to this Convention shall enter into force ninety (90) days after all Parties to the Convention at the time the amendments were approved have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval of such amendments with the Depositary.

4.   States or regional economic integration organizations that become Parties to this Convention after the entry into force of amendments to the Convention or its annexes shall be considered to be Party to the Convention as amended.

Article XXXV

Annexes

1.   The Annexes to this Convention form an integral part thereof and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention includes a reference to the Annexes thereto.

2.   Any member of the Commission may propose an amendment to an Annex to the Convention by providing to the Director the text of a proposed amendment at least sixty (60) days in advance of a meeting of the Commission. The Director shall provide a copy of this text to all other members promptly.

3.   Amendments to the Annexes shall be adopted in accordance with Article IX, paragraph 2, of this Convention.

4.   Unless otherwise agreed, amendments to an Annex shall enter into force for all members of the Commission ninety (90) days after their adoption pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article.

Article XXXVI

Withdrawal

1.   Any Party may withdraw at any time after twelve (12) months from the date on which this Convention entered into force with respect to that Party by giving written notice of withdrawal to the Depositary. The Depositary shall inform the other Parties of the withdrawal within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. The withdrawal shall become effective six (6) months after receipt of such notice by the Depositary.

2.   This article applies, mutatis mutandis, to any fishing entity with respect to its commitment under Article XXVIII of this Convention.

Article XXXVII

Depositary

The original texts of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, which shall send certified copies thereof to the signatories and the Parties thereto, and to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication, pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Plenipotentiaries, having been duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Convention.

DONE at Washington, on this 14th day of November 2003, in English, Spanish and French, all three texts being equally authentic.

ANNEX I

GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RECORDS OF VESSELS

| 1. | In application of Article XII(k) of paragraph 2, of this Convention, each Party shall maintain a record of vessels entitled to fly its flag and authorized to fish in the Convention Area for fish stocks covered by this Convention, and shall ensure that the following information for all such vessels is entered in that record:






  (a) | Name of vessel, registration number, previous names (if known) and port of registry; |
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1.

In application of Article XII(k) of paragraph 2, of this Convention, each Party shall maintain a record of vessels entitled to fly its flag and authorized to fish in the Convention Area for fish stocks covered by this Convention, and shall ensure that the following information for all such vessels is entered in that record:

(a)

Name of vessel, registration number, previous names (if known) and port of registry;

| (b) | A photograph of the vessel showing its registration number; |
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(b)

A photograph of the vessel showing its registration number;

| (c) | Name and address of owner or owners; |
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(c)

Name and address of owner or owners;

| (d) | Name and address of operator(s) and/or manager(s) if any; |
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(d)

Name and address of operator(s) and/or manager(s) if any;

| (e) | Previous flag (if known and if any); |
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(e)

Previous flag (if known and if any);

| (f) | International Radio Call Sign (if any); |
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(f)

International Radio Call Sign (if any);

| (g) | Where and when built; |
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(g)

Where and when built;

| (h) | Type of vessel; |
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(h)

Type of vessel;

| (i) | Type of fishing methods; |
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(i)

Type of fishing methods;

| (j) | Length, beam and moulded depth; |
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(j)

Length, beam and moulded depth;

| (k) | Gross tonnage; |
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(k)

Gross tonnage;

| (l) | Power of main engine or engines; |
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(l)

Power of main engine or engines;

| (m) | The nature of the authorization to fish granted by the flag State; |
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(m)

The nature of the authorization to fish granted by the flag State;

| (n) | Freezer type, freezer capacity, and number and capacity of fish holds. |
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(n)

Freezer type, freezer capacity, and number and capacity of fish holds.

| 2. | The Commission may decide to exempt vessels from the requirements of paragraph 1 of this Annex on the basis of their length or other characteristic. |
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2.

The Commission may decide to exempt vessels from the requirements of paragraph 1 of this Annex on the basis of their length or other characteristic.

| 3. | Each Party shall provide to the Director, in accordance with the procedures established by the Commission, the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Annex and shall promptly notify the Director of any modifications to such information. |
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3.

Each Party shall provide to the Director, in accordance with the procedures established by the Commission, the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Annex and shall promptly notify the Director of any modifications to such information.

| 4. | Each Party shall also promptly inform the Director of:






  (a) | any additions to the record; |
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4.

Each Party shall also promptly inform the Director of:

(a)

any additions to the record;

| (b) | deletions from the record by reason of:






  (i) | the voluntary relinquishment or non-renewal of the fishing authorization by the owner or operator of the vessel; |
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(b)

deletions from the record by reason of:

(i)

the voluntary relinquishment or non-renewal of the fishing authorization by the owner or operator of the vessel;

| (ii) | the withdrawal of the fishing authorization issued to the vessel in accordance with Article XX, paragraph 2, of this Convention; |
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(ii)

the withdrawal of the fishing authorization issued to the vessel in accordance with Article XX, paragraph 2, of this Convention;

| (iii) | the fact that the vessel is no longer entitled to fly its flag; |
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(iii)

the fact that the vessel is no longer entitled to fly its flag;

| (iv) | the scrapping, decommissioning or loss of the vessel; and |
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(iv)

the scrapping, decommissioning or loss of the vessel; and

| (v) | any other reason, |
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(v)

any other reason,

specifying which of the reasons listed above are applicable.

| 5. | This Annex applies, mutatis mutandis, to fishing entities that are members of the Commission. |
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5.

This Annex applies, mutatis mutandis, to fishing entities that are members of the Commission.

ANNEX II

PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF OBSERVERS AT MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION

| 1. | The Director shall invite to meetings of the Commission convened pursuant to Article VIII of this Convention intergovernmental organizations whose work is relevant to the implementation of this Convention, as well as non-Parties interested in conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention that so request. |
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1.

The Director shall invite to meetings of the Commission convened pursuant to Article VIII of this Convention intergovernmental organizations whose work is relevant to the implementation of this Convention, as well as non-Parties interested in conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by this Convention that so request.

| 2. | Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) referred to in Article XVI(2) of this Convention shall be eligible to participate as observers in all meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies convened pursuant to Article VIII of this Convention, except meetings held in executive session or meetings of Heads of Delegation. |
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2.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) referred to in Article XVI(2) of this Convention shall be eligible to participate as observers in all meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies convened pursuant to Article VIII of this Convention, except meetings held in executive session or meetings of Heads of Delegation.

| 3. | Any NGO desiring to participate as an observer in a meeting of the Commission shall notify the Director of its request to participate at least fifty (50) days in advance of the meeting. The Director shall notify the members of the Commission of the names of such NGOs, together with the information specified in paragraph 6 of this Annex, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the beginning of the meeting. |
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3.

Any NGO desiring to participate as an observer in a meeting of the Commission shall notify the Director of its request to participate at least fifty (50) days in advance of the meeting. The Director shall notify the members of the Commission of the names of such NGOs, together with the information specified in paragraph 6 of this Annex, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the beginning of the meeting.

| 4. | If a meeting of the Commission is held with less than fifty (50) days’ notice, the Director shall have greater flexibility concerning the time frames established in paragraph 3 of this Annex. |
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4.

If a meeting of the Commission is held with less than fifty (50) days’ notice, the Director shall have greater flexibility concerning the time frames established in paragraph 3 of this Annex.

| 5. | An NGO wishing to participate in the meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies may also be allowed to do so on an annual basis, subject to paragraph 7 of this Annex. |
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5.

An NGO wishing to participate in the meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies may also be allowed to do so on an annual basis, subject to paragraph 7 of this Annex.

| 6. | Requests for participation referred to in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this Annex shall include the name and office locations of the NGO, and a description of its mission and how its mission and activities are related to the work of the Commission. Such information shall be updated if necessary. |
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6.

Requests for participation referred to in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this Annex shall include the name and office locations of the NGO, and a description of its mission and how its mission and activities are related to the work of the Commission. Such information shall be updated if necessary.

| 7. | An NGO desiring to participate as an observer may do so unless at least one-third of the members of the Commission object for cause in writing to such participation. |
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7.

An NGO desiring to participate as an observer may do so unless at least one-third of the members of the Commission object for cause in writing to such participation.

| 8. | All observers admitted to a meeting of the Commission shall be sent or otherwise provided the same documentation generally available to the members of the Commission, except documentation containing business-confidential data. |
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8.

All observers admitted to a meeting of the Commission shall be sent or otherwise provided the same documentation generally available to the members of the Commission, except documentation containing business-confidential data.

| 9. | Any observer admitted to a meeting of the Commission may:






  (a) | attend meetings, subject to paragraph 2 of this Annex, but not vote; |
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9.

Any observer admitted to a meeting of the Commission may:

(a)

attend meetings, subject to paragraph 2 of this Annex, but not vote;

| (b) | make oral statements during the meetings upon the invitation of the Chairman; |
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(b)

make oral statements during the meetings upon the invitation of the Chairman;

| (c) | distribute documents at the meeting, with the approval of the Chairman; and |
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(c)

distribute documents at the meeting, with the approval of the Chairman; and

| (d) | engage in other activities, as appropriate and as approved by the Chairman. |
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(d)

engage in other activities, as appropriate and as approved by the Chairman.

| 10. | The Director may require non-Party and NGO observers to pay reasonable fees, and to cover costs attributable to their attendance. |
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10.

The Director may require non-Party and NGO observers to pay reasonable fees, and to cover costs attributable to their attendance.

| 11. | All observers admitted to a meeting of the Commission shall comply with all rules and procedures applicable to other participants in the meeting. |
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11.

All observers admitted to a meeting of the Commission shall comply with all rules and procedures applicable to other participants in the meeting.

| 12. | Any NGO that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph 11 of this Annex shall be excluded from further participation in meetings, unless the Commission decides otherwise. |
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12.

Any NGO that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph 11 of this Annex shall be excluded from further participation in meetings, unless the Commission decides otherwise.

ANNEX III

COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION

The functions of the Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission established under Article X of this Convention shall be the following:

| (a) | review and monitor compliance with conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission, as well as cooperative measures referred to in Article XVIII(9), of this Convention; |
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(a)

review and monitor compliance with conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission, as well as cooperative measures referred to in Article XVIII(9), of this Convention;

| (b) | analyze information by flag or, when information by flag would not cover the relevant case, by vessel, and any other information necessary to carry out its functions; |
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(b)

analyze information by flag or, when information by flag would not cover the relevant case, by vessel, and any other information necessary to carry out its functions;

| (c) | provide the Commission with information, technical advice and recommendations relating to the implementation of, and compliance with, conservation and management measures; |
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(c)

provide the Commission with information, technical advice and recommendations relating to the implementation of, and compliance with, conservation and management measures;

| (d) | recommend to the Commission means of promoting compatibility among the fisheries management measures of the members of the Commission; |
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(d)

recommend to the Commission means of promoting compatibility among the fisheries management measures of the members of the Commission;

| (e) | recommend to the Commission means to promote the effective implementation of Article XVIII(10), of this Convention; |
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(e)

recommend to the Commission means to promote the effective implementation of Article XVIII(10), of this Convention;

| (f) | in consultation with the Scientific Advisory Committee, recommend to the Commission the priorities and objectives of the program for data collection and monitoring established in Article VII(i) of paragraph 1, of this Convention and assess and evaluate the results of that program; |
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(f)

in consultation with the Scientific Advisory Committee, recommend to the Commission the priorities and objectives of the program for data collection and monitoring established in Article VII(i) of paragraph 1, of this Convention and assess and evaluate the results of that program;

| (g) | perform such other functions as the Commission may direct. |
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(g)

perform such other functions as the Commission may direct.

ANNEX IV

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The functions of the Scientific Advisory Committee established under Article XI of this Convention shall be the following:

| (a) | review the plans, proposals and research programs of the Commission, and provide to the Commission such advice as may be appropriate; |
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(a)

review the plans, proposals and research programs of the Commission, and provide to the Commission such advice as may be appropriate;

| (b) | review any relevant assessments, analyses, research or work, as well as recommendations prepared for the Commission by its scientific staff prior to consideration of such recommendations by the Commission, and to provide additional information, advice and comments, as warranted, to the Commission on these matters; |
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(b)

review any relevant assessments, analyses, research or work, as well as recommendations prepared for the Commission by its scientific staff prior to consideration of such recommendations by the Commission, and to provide additional information, advice and comments, as warranted, to the Commission on these matters;

| (c) | recommend to the Commission specific issues and items to be addressed by the scientific staff as part of its future work; |
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(c)

recommend to the Commission specific issues and items to be addressed by the scientific staff as part of its future work;

| (d) | in consultation with the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission, recommend to the Commission the priorities and objectives of the program for data collection and monitoring established in Article VII(i) of paragraph 1, of this Convention and assess and evaluate the results of that program; |
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(d)

in consultation with the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission, recommend to the Commission the priorities and objectives of the program for data collection and monitoring established in Article VII(i) of paragraph 1, of this Convention and assess and evaluate the results of that program;

| (e) | assist the Commission and the Director in locating sources of funding to conduct the research to be undertaken under this Convention; |
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(e)

assist the Commission and the Director in locating sources of funding to conduct the research to be undertaken under this Convention;

| (f) | develop and promote cooperation between and among the members of the Commission through their research institutions, with the purpose of expanding the knowledge and understanding of the fish stocks covered by this Convention; |
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(f)

develop and promote cooperation between and among the members of the Commission through their research institutions, with the purpose of expanding the knowledge and understanding of the fish stocks covered by this Convention;

| (g) | promote and facilitate, as appropriate, the cooperation of the Commission with other national and international public or private organizations with similar objectives; |
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(g)

promote and facilitate, as appropriate, the cooperation of the Commission with other national and international public or private organizations with similar objectives;

| (h) | consider any matter referred to it by the Commission; |
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(h)

consider any matter referred to it by the Commission;

| (i) | perform such other functions and tasks as may be requested or assigned to it by the Commission. |
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(i)

perform such other functions and tasks as may be requested or assigned to it by the Commission.

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| 19.1.2005 | NL | Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie | L 15/26 |
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19.1.2005

NL

Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie

L 15/26

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AANBEVELING VAN DE COMMISSIE

van 12 januari 2005

betreffende de inhoud van het begrip „beschikbaarheid van ongelode benzine en diesel met een maximaal zwavelgehalte op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis” in het kader van Richtlijn 98/70/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad betreffende benzine en dieselbrandstof

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2005/27/EG)

DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, en met name op artikel 211,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | Krachtens artikel 3, lid 2, onder d), en artikel 4, lid 1, onder d), van Richtlijn 98/70/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 13 oktober 1998 betreffende de kwaliteit van benzine en van dieselbrandstof en tot wijziging van Richtlijn 93/12/EEG van de Raad (1) moeten de lidstaten ervoor zorgen dat ongelode benzine en dieselbrandstof met een bepaald maximaal zwavelgehalte op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis op hun grondgebied beschikbaar zijn. |
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(1)

Krachtens artikel 3, lid 2, onder d), en artikel 4, lid 1, onder d), van Richtlijn 98/70/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 13 oktober 1998 betreffende de kwaliteit van benzine en van dieselbrandstof en tot wijziging van Richtlijn 93/12/EEG van de Raad (1) moeten de lidstaten ervoor zorgen dat ongelode benzine en dieselbrandstof met een bepaald maximaal zwavelgehalte op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis op hun grondgebied beschikbaar zijn.

| (2) | In Richtlijn 98/70/EG wordt ook bepaald dat de Commissie in richtsnoeren moet aanbevelen wat in dat kader moet worden verstaan onder de beschikbaarheid van ongelode benzine met een zwavelgehalte van maximaal 10 mg/kg op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis. |
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(2)

In Richtlijn 98/70/EG wordt ook bepaald dat de Commissie in richtsnoeren moet aanbevelen wat in dat kader moet worden verstaan onder de beschikbaarheid van ongelode benzine met een zwavelgehalte van maximaal 10 mg/kg op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis.

| (3) | Het lijkt raadzaam dergelijke richtsnoeren ook voor dieselbrandstof met een zwavelgehalte van maximaal 10 mg/kg op te stellen. |
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(3)

Het lijkt raadzaam dergelijke richtsnoeren ook voor dieselbrandstof met een zwavelgehalte van maximaal 10 mg/kg op te stellen.

| (4) | De Commissie heeft verschillende mogelijkheden geëvalueerd. Op basis van deze werkzaamheden heeft de Commissie na raadpleging van de lidstaten, deskundigen uit de betrokken industriële en commerciële sectoren en andere niet-gouvernementele organisaties deze richtsnoeren geformuleerd, |
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(4)

De Commissie heeft verschillende mogelijkheden geëvalueerd. Op basis van deze werkzaamheden heeft de Commissie na raadpleging van de lidstaten, deskundigen uit de betrokken industriële en commerciële sectoren en andere niet-gouvernementele organisaties deze richtsnoeren geformuleerd,

BEVEELT AAN:

In het kader van artikel 3, lid 2, onder d), en artikel 4, lid 1, onder d), van Richtlijn 98/70/EG en meer in het bijzonder ten aanzien van de beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis dienen de lidstaten de in de bijlage opgenomen beginselen toe te passen.

Gedaan te Brussel, 12 januari 2005.

Voor de Commissie

Stavros DIMAS

Lid van de Commissie

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(1)  PB L 350 van 28.12.1998, blz. 58. Richtlijn laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Verordening (EG) nr. 1882/2003 (PB L 284 van 31.10.2003, blz. 1).

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BIJLAGE

Richtsnoeren voor wat in het kader van artikel 3, lid 2, onder d), en artikel 4, lid 1, onder d), van Richtlijn 98/70/EG moet worden verstaan onder beschikbaarheid op een verantwoord evenwichtig gespreide geografische basis

1.   VERKLARING VAN IN DEZE RICHTSNOEREN GEBRUIKTE TERMEN

Zwavelvrije brandstoffen zijn ongelode benzine en dieselbrandstof met ten hoogste 10 mg/kg (ppm) zwavel.

Tankstations zijn locaties, al dan niet onder de detailhandel vallend, waar brandstof voor de aandrijving van wegvoertuigen wordt getankt (definitie in EN 14274:2003).

2.   FACTOREN DIE EEN ROL SPELEN

Om de beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen te waarborgen hebben de lidstaten een zekere mate van flexibiliteit nodig om rekening te houden met de verschillen in de situatie qua binnenlandse markt en aanbodinfrastructuur. Met de volgende factoren moet rekening worden gehouden:

1.   Lage bevolkingsdichtheid

Grote gebieden met een lage bevolkingsdichtheid hebben meestal minder en kleinere tankstations (qua omzet of aantal pompen), terwijl grotere stations meestal in dichter bevolkte gebieden te vinden zijn. Er moet rekening worden gehouden met de grotere afstanden tussen de tankstations en het feit dat de bestaande infrastructuur mogelijkerwijs niet geschikt is voor brandstof met verschillende zwavelgehaltes.

2.   Hoge bevolkingsdichtheid

In gebieden met een hoge bevolkingsdichtheid zullen de tankstations waarschijnlijk gemiddeld groter zijn (qua omzet en het aantal pompen) en ook talrijker, waardoor ze dichter bij elkaar liggen. In dit geval is het waarschijnlijker dat de infrastructuur geschikt is voor brandstof met verschillende zwavelgehaltes en kan de beschikbaarheid in tankstations wellicht ook geleidelijker worden ingevoerd.

3.   Kleine eilandmarkten.

Kleine eilandmarkten zullen waarschijnlijk met vergelijkbare aspecten worden geconfronteerd als gebieden met een lage bevolkingsdichtheid, terwijl er daarnaast nog sprake kan zijn van een kleinere aanbodmarkt (of slechts één leverancier) of een beperkt aantal grote terminals (of slechts één terminal).

3.   ALGEMENE LEIDRAAD

Krachtens artikel 8 van Richtlijn 98/70/EG zijn de lidstaten verplicht alle basisinformatie te verstrekken over de nationale verkoopcijfers van zwavelvrije ongelode benzine en diesel.

In deze richtsnoeren worden vier evaluatiecriteria vermeld die de Commissie bijzonder nuttig acht bij de definitie van een in geografisch opzicht evenwichtige beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen in het kader van artikel 3, lid 2, onder d), en artikel 4, lid 1, onder d), van de richtlijn. Twee gedetailleerde primaire opties (A en B) geven duidelijkere en nauwkeurigere informatie over de geografische beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen. In de regel kan ervan worden uitgegaan dat de lidstaten optie A of optie B kunnen kiezen, maar niet beide opties tegelijk toepassen.

Daarnaast zijn er twee minder gedetailleerde secundaire opties (C en D) die informatie geven over de beschikbaarheid in specifieke gebieden.

Er dient te worden opgemerkt dat de voorgestelde opties wellicht niet langer zinvol zijn als een hoge beschikbaarheid, bijvoorbeeld ongeveer 60 % tot 80 % van alle stations, wordt gehaald. In dat geval zal een verdere evaluatie van het welslagen van het nationale beleid op gedetailleerde regionale schaal waarschijnlijk niet meer nodig zijn. Voor optie D liggen deze percentages, afhankelijk van de situatie, wellicht iets hoger.

In elk geval lijken de verschillen tussen de situatie voor de introductie van zwavelvrije ongelode benzine en die voor de introductie van zwavelvrije diesel erop te wijzen dat deze apart dienen te worden geanalyseerd.

De lidstaten kunnen kiezen welke methoden zij het geschiktst vinden om de beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen op hun grondgebied te verwezenlijken. Er wordt echter aanbevolen dat de lidstaten de hier gepresenteerde opties overwegen voordat ze een beslissing nemen over de geschiktste maatregelen ter ondersteuning van de verwezenlijking voor hun nationale situatie. In hoofdstuk 4 komen speciale gevallen aan de orde.

3.1.   Optie A: Aandeel van tankstations waar zwavelvrije brandstof beschikbaar is per regio

3.1.1.   Criterium

Aantal en percentage van de binnenlandse tankstations voor benzine en diesel waar klassen/types zwavelvrije brandstof beschikbaar zijn (aan het eind van elk rapportagejaar), regionaal gespecificeerd aan de hand van niveau 3 van de NUTS (nomenclatuur van territoriale eenheden voor de statistiek) van Eurostat.

Bij dit criterium worden de volgende eenheden gebruikt:

| a) | het aantal tankstations; |
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a)

het aantal tankstations;

| b) | het percentage van het aantal tankstations waar zwavelvrije brandstof beschikbaar is. |
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b)

het percentage van het aantal tankstations waar zwavelvrije brandstof beschikbaar is.

3.1.2.   Bruikbaarheid

Het voordeel van dit criterium is dat het een duidelijke indicatie geeft van de geografische beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen op een niveau dat een redelijk gelijkmatige distributie over het nationale grondgebied waarborgt. Bovendien zijn de regionale gebieden van NUTS al gedefinieerd en worden ze ook in andere statistieken van de Gemeenschap gebruikt. Daarnaast biedt de beschikbaarheid van andere gegevens over NUTS-regio’s (zoals bevolking, landoppervlak, enz.) mogelijkheden om nuttige nadere analyses uit te voeren.

3.2.   Optie B: Gemiddelde afstand tussen tankstations waar zwavelvrije brandstof beschikbaar is

3.2.1.   Criterium

De gemiddelde afstand tussen tankstations voor ongelode benzine of diesel waar zwavelvrije brandstof beschikbaar is. Dit omvat berekening van het nationale gemiddelde en de maximale en minimale afstand tussen tankstations waar zwavelvrije brandstof verkrijgbaar is (apart voor ongelode benzine en diesel). Het kan ook nuttig zijn dit te vergelijken met het nationale gemiddelde voor alle tankstations.

3.2.2.   Bruikbaarheid

Het voordeel van dit criterium is dat het inzicht geeft in de variatie in de afstand die eigenaren van motorvoertuigen welke zwavelvrije brandstof nodig hebben, moeten afleggen om binnen het nationale grondgebied brandstof voor hun motorvoertuig te tanken. Vergelijking met het nationale gemiddelde voor alle tankstations plaatst dit criterium in een beter perspectief ten opzichte van de specifieke binnenlandse situatie.

3.3.   Optie C: Beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen bij grote tankstations

3.3.1.   Criterium

Het aantal en het percentage van het totale aantal grote tankstations binnen de landsgrenzen waar zwavelvrije ongelode benzine of diesel beschikbaar is. Grote tankstations moeten door de lidstaat afhankelijk van de nationale situatie worden gedefinieerd aan de hand van een ondergrens voor de brandstofomzet in miljoenen liter/jaar (wellicht zal ongeveer 5 % van alle tankstations hieronder vallen).

3.3.2.   Bruikbaarheid

Grote tankstations zijn te vinden in gebieden waar veel vraag is, zodat dit criterium een goede maat oplevert voor de beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen in dergelijke gebieden. Deze zullen waarschijnlijk vrij gelijkmatig over het nationale grondgebied verdeeld zijn en het criterium zou ook betrekkelijk gemakkelijk te gebruiken moeten zijn.

3.4.   Optie D: Beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen bij tankstations aan auto(snel)wegen

3.4.1.   Criterium

Het aantal en het percentage van het totale aantal tankstations aan grote wegen of auto(snel)wegen binnen de landsgrenzen waar zwavelvrije ongelode benzine of diesel beschikbaar is. Grote wegen of auto(snel)wegen moeten waar nodig door de lidstaat worden gedefinieerd.

3.4.2.   Bruikbaarheid

Dit criterium is bijzonder nuttig voor transitoverkeer en het toerisme, aangezien het een maat oplevert voor de beschikbaarheid aan de grote hoofdverkeerswegen. Deze zullen waarschijnlijk ook betrekkelijk gelijkmatig en met een ruime geografische spreiding over het nationale grondgebied verdeeld zijn, hoewel ze vooral verbindingen tussen grote bevolkingscentra zullen verzorgen.

4.   SPECIALE GEVALLEN

In sommige gevallen kan het, vanwege de aard van de door een lidstaat genomen maatregelen of vanwege de bijzondere situatie waarmee deze wordt geconfronteerd, voor deze lidstaat onnodig zijn de primaire of secundaire optie volledig te gebruiken om de mate van geografische beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen afdoende te illustreren. Hier worden twee gevallen van dit type behandeld waarin een beperkte evaluatie van het welslagen van het nationale beleid voldoende kan zijn:

| 1. | Een zeer hoge mate van beschikbaarheid of overschakeling van de nationale markt op zwavelvrije ongelode benzine of diesel. |
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1.

Een zeer hoge mate van beschikbaarheid of overschakeling van de nationale markt op zwavelvrije ongelode benzine of diesel.

| 2. | Eén terminal/leverancier voor een lidstaat of een beperkte eilandmarkt. |
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2.

Eén terminal/leverancier voor een lidstaat of een beperkte eilandmarkt.

In deze gevallen volstaat het volgende beperkte analyseniveau.

4.1.   Zeer hoge mate van beschikbaarheid/marktoverschakeling

Wanneer de aard van de door de lidstaat genomen maatregelen in het hele land een zeer hoge beschikbaarheid/marktoverschakeling (bijvoorbeeld 60 % tot 80 % van de tankstations of de omzet) waarborgt, kan het mogelijkerwijs voldoende zijn alleen de basisinformatie over het totale aandeel in de omzet (volume) van zwavelvrije brandstoffen en de gegevens op nationaal niveau voor respectievelijk ongelode benzine en diesel te gebruiken.

Deze hoge mate van beschikbaarheid/marktoverschakeling kan op verschillende manieren zijn verwezenlijkt. Voorbeelden hiervan kunnen zijn:

| a) | afspraken met de industrie waarmee wordt gewaarborgd dat zwavelvrije brandstoffen op de meeste tankstations verkrijgbaar zijn; |
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a)

afspraken met de industrie waarmee wordt gewaarborgd dat zwavelvrije brandstoffen op de meeste tankstations verkrijgbaar zijn;

| b) | het gebruik van fiscale stimuleringsmaatregelen die leiden tot een gemakkelijker overschakeling van de markt op voornamelijk zwavelvrije brandstoffen; |
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b)

het gebruik van fiscale stimuleringsmaatregelen die leiden tot een gemakkelijker overschakeling van de markt op voornamelijk zwavelvrije brandstoffen;

| c) | invoering van een verplichte overschakeling op/beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen bij tankstations. |
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c)

invoering van een verplichte overschakeling op/beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen bij tankstations.

4.2.   Eén terminal/eilandmarkten

Lidstaten met één terminal als leverancier of eilandmarkt-omstandigheden kunnen een snelle toename tot een grote of zelfs 100 % beschikbaarheid van zwavelvrije brandstoffen doormaken. Daardoor kan het, afhankelijk van de specifieke situatie, minder zinvol zijn om de opties A tot en met D in deze gebieden toe te passen.

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19.1.2005

NL

Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie

L 15/30

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BESCHIKKING VAN DE COMMISSIE

van 12 januari 2005

tot wijziging van Beschikking 93/52/EEG wat betreft de verklaring dat bepaalde provincies in Italië brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) zijn en tot wijziging van Beschikking 2003/467/EG wat betreft de verklaring dat bepaalde provincies in Italië vrij zijn van rundertuberculose, runderbrucellose en enzoötische boviene leukose

(Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2004) 5548)

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2005/28/EG)

DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap,

Gelet op Richtlijn 64/432/EEG van de Raad van 26 juni 1964 inzake veterinairrechtelijke vraagstukken op het gebied van het intracommunautaire handelsverkeer in runderen en varkens (1), en met name op bijlage A, deel I, punt 4, bijlage A, deel II, punt 7, en bijlage D, hoofdstuk I, punt E,

Gelet op Richtlijn 91/68/EEG van de Raad van 28 januari 1991 inzake veterinairrechtelijke voorschriften voor het intracommunautaire handelsverkeer in schapen en geiten (2), en met name op bijlage A, hoofdstuk 1, deel II,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | Bij Beschikking 93/52/EEG van de Commissie van 21 december 1992 houdende constatering dat bepaalde lidstaten of gebieden aan de voorwaarden voldoen om te worden erkend als officieel brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) (3) is de lijst vastgesteld van de delen van lidstaten die overeenkomstig Richtlijn 91/68/EEG als officieel brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) zijn erkend. |
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(1)

Bij Beschikking 93/52/EEG van de Commissie van 21 december 1992 houdende constatering dat bepaalde lidstaten of gebieden aan de voorwaarden voldoen om te worden erkend als officieel brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) (3) is de lijst vastgesteld van de delen van lidstaten die overeenkomstig Richtlijn 91/68/EEG als officieel brucellosevrij (B. melitensis) zijn erkend.

| (2) | In de provincies Firenze, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena in de regio Toscane en in de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië is ten minste 99,8 % van de schapen- en geitenhouderijen officieel brucellosevrij. Bovendien hebben deze provincies zich ertoe verbonden bepaalde andere bepalingen van Richtlijn 91/68/EEG in acht te nemen betreffende aselecte controles na de erkenning van de desbetreffende provincies als brucellosevrij. |
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(2)

In de provincies Firenze, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena in de regio Toscane en in de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië is ten minste 99,8 % van de schapen- en geitenhouderijen officieel brucellosevrij. Bovendien hebben deze provincies zich ertoe verbonden bepaalde andere bepalingen van Richtlijn 91/68/EEG in acht te nemen betreffende aselecte controles na de erkenning van de desbetreffende provincies als brucellosevrij.

| (3) | De provincies Firenze, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië moeten derhalve officieel brucellosevrij (B. melitensi) ten aanzien van schapen- en geitenhouderijen worden verklaard. |
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(3)

De provincies Firenze, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië moeten derhalve officieel brucellosevrij (B. melitensi) ten aanzien van schapen- en geitenhouderijen worden verklaard.

| (4) | De lijsten van de delen van de lidstaten die vrij van boviene tuberculose, boviene brucellose en enzoötische boviene leukose zijn verklaard, zijn vastgesteld bij Beschikking 2003/467/EG van de Commissie van 23 juni 2003 houdende erkenning van bepaalde lidstaten en delen van lidstaten als officieel tuberculosevrij, officieel brucellosevrij en officieel vrij van enzoötische boviene leukose ten aanzien van de rundveebeslagen (4). |
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(4)

De lijsten van de delen van de lidstaten die vrij van boviene tuberculose, boviene brucellose en enzoötische boviene leukose zijn verklaard, zijn vastgesteld bij Beschikking 2003/467/EG van de Commissie van 23 juni 2003 houdende erkenning van bepaalde lidstaten en delen van lidstaten als officieel tuberculosevrij, officieel brucellosevrij en officieel vrij van enzoötische boviene leukose ten aanzien van de rundveebeslagen (4).

| (5) | Italië heeft bij de Commissie de nodige bewijsstukken ingediend waaruit blijkt dat aan de bij Richtlijn 64/432/EEG vastgestelde voorwaarden is voldaan om de provincie Como in de regio Lombardije en de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane officieel tuberculosevrij ten aanzien van rundveebeslagen te verklaren. |
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(5)

Italië heeft bij de Commissie de nodige bewijsstukken ingediend waaruit blijkt dat aan de bij Richtlijn 64/432/EEG vastgestelde voorwaarden is voldaan om de provincie Como in de regio Lombardije en de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane officieel tuberculosevrij ten aanzien van rundveebeslagen te verklaren.

| (6) | Italië heeft bij de Commissie de nodige bewijsstukken ingediend waaruit blijkt dat aan de bij Richtlijn 64/432/EEG vastgestelde voorwaarden is voldaan om de provincie Brescia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel brucellosevrij ten aanzien van rundveebeslagen te verklaren. |
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(6)

Italië heeft bij de Commissie de nodige bewijsstukken ingediend waaruit blijkt dat aan de bij Richtlijn 64/432/EEG vastgestelde voorwaarden is voldaan om de provincie Brescia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel brucellosevrij ten aanzien van rundveebeslagen te verklaren.

| (7) | Voorts heeft Italië bij de Commissie de nodige bewijsstukken ingediend waaruit blijkt dat aan de bij Richtlijn 64/432/EEG vastgestelde voorwaarden is voldaan om de provincie Pavia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Massa-Carrara in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel vrij van enzoötische boviene leukose ten aanzien van rundveebeslagen te verklaren. |
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(7)

Voorts heeft Italië bij de Commissie de nodige bewijsstukken ingediend waaruit blijkt dat aan de bij Richtlijn 64/432/EEG vastgestelde voorwaarden is voldaan om de provincie Pavia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Massa-Carrara in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel vrij van enzoötische boviene leukose ten aanzien van rundveebeslagen te verklaren.

| (8) | Na evaluatie van de door Italië ingediende bewijsstukken moeten de provincie Como in de regio Lombardije en de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane officieel vrij van rundertuberculose worden verklaard, moeten de provincie Brescia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel vrij van runderbrucellose worden verklaard en moeten de provincie Pavia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Massa-Carrara in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel vrij van enzoötische boviene leukose worden verklaard. |
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(8)

Na evaluatie van de door Italië ingediende bewijsstukken moeten de provincie Como in de regio Lombardije en de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane officieel vrij van rundertuberculose worden verklaard, moeten de provincie Brescia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Prato in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel vrij van runderbrucellose worden verklaard en moeten de provincie Pavia in de regio Lombardije, de provincie Massa-Carrara in de regio Toscane en de provincies Perugia en Terni in de regio Umbrië officieel vrij van enzoötische boviene leukose worden verklaard.

| (9) | De Beschikkingen 93/52/EEG en 2003/467/EG moeten dienovereenkomstig worden gewijzigd. |
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(9)

De Beschikkingen 93/52/EEG en 2003/467/EG moeten dienovereenkomstig worden gewijzigd.

| (10) | De in deze beschikking vervatte maatregelen zijn in overeenstemming met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor de voedselketen en de diergezondheid, |
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(10)

De in deze beschikking vervatte maatregelen zijn in overeenstemming met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor de voedselketen en de diergezondheid,

HEEFT DE VOLGENDE BESCHIKKING GEGEVEN:

Artikel 1

Bijlage II bij Beschikking 93/52/EEG wordt gewijzigd overeenkomstig bijlage I bij deze beschikking.

Artikel 2

De bijlagen I, II en III bij Beschikking 2003/467/EG worden gewijzigd overeenkomstig bijlage II bij deze beschikking.

Artikel 3

Deze beschikking is gericht tot de lidstaten.

Gedaan te Brussel, 12 januari 2005.

Voor de Commissie

Markos KYPRIANOU

Lid van de Commissie

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(1)  PB 121 van 29.7.1964, blz. 1977/64. Richtlijn laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Verordening (EG) nr. 21/2004 (PB L 5 van 9.1.2004, blz. 8).

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(2)  PB L 46 van 19.2.1991, blz. 19. Richtlijn laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Beschikking 2004/554/EG van de Commissie (PB L 248 van 9.7.2004, blz. 1).

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(3)  PB L 13 van 21.1.1993, blz. 14. Beschikking laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Beschikking 2004/320/EG (PB L 102 van 7.4.2004, blz. 75).

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(4)  PB L 156 van 25.6.2003, blz. 74. Beschikking laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Beschikking 2004/320/EG.

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BIJLAGE I

Bijlage II bij Richtlijn 93/52/EEG wordt vervangen door:

„BIJLAGE II

| | In Frankrijk:
  Departementen
  Ain, Aisne, Allier, Ardèche, Ardennes, Aube, Aveyron, Cantal, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Cher, Corrèze, Côte-d’Or, Côtes-d’Armor, Creuse, Deux-Sèvres, Dordogne, Doubs, Essonne, Eure, Eur-et-Loire, Finistère, Gers, Gironde, Hauts-de-Seine, Haute-Loire, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Jura, Loir-et-Cher, Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Loiret, Lot-et-Garonne, Lot, Lozère, Maine-et-Loire, Manche, Marne, Mayenne, Morbihan, Nièvre, Nord, Oise, Orne, Pas-de-Calais, Puy-de-Dôme, Rhône, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Sarthe, Seine-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis, Territoire de Belfort, Val-de-Marne, Val-d’Oise, Vendée, Vienne, Yonne, Yvelines, Ville de Paris, Vosges. |
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In Frankrijk:

Departementen

Ain, Aisne, Allier, Ardèche, Ardennes, Aube, Aveyron, Cantal, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Cher, Corrèze, Côte-d’Or, Côtes-d’Armor, Creuse, Deux-Sèvres, Dordogne, Doubs, Essonne, Eure, Eur-et-Loire, Finistère, Gers, Gironde, Hauts-de-Seine, Haute-Loire, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Jura, Loir-et-Cher, Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Loiret, Lot-et-Garonne, Lot, Lozère, Maine-et-Loire, Manche, Marne, Mayenne, Morbihan, Nièvre, Nord, Oise, Orne, Pas-de-Calais, Puy-de-Dôme, Rhône, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Sarthe, Seine-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis, Territoire de Belfort, Val-de-Marne, Val-d’Oise, Vendée, Vienne, Yonne, Yvelines, Ville de Paris, Vosges.

| | In Italië:






  — | Regio Lazio: de provincies Rieti en Viterbo |
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In Italië:

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Regio Lazio: de provincies Rieti en Viterbo

| — | Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milaan, Pavia, Sondrio en Varese |
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Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milaan, Pavia, Sondrio en Varese

| — | Regio Sardinië: de provincies Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano en Sassari |
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Regio Sardinië: de provincies Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano en Sassari

| — | Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento |
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Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento

| — | Regio Toscane: de provincies Arezzo, Firenze, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena |
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Regio Toscane: de provincies Arezzo, Firenze, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena

| — | Regio Umbrië: de provincies Perugia en Terni. |
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Regio Umbrië: de provincies Perugia en Terni.

| | In Portugal
  Autonome regio Azoren. |
| --- | --- |

In Portugal

Autonome regio Azoren.

| | In Spanje
  Autonome Gemeenschap Canarische Eilanden: de provincies Santa Cruz de Tenerife en Las Palmas.”. |
| --- | --- |

In Spanje

Autonome Gemeenschap Canarische Eilanden: de provincies Santa Cruz de Tenerife en Las Palmas.”.

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BIJLAGE II

De bijlagen I, II en III bij Beschikking 2003/467/EG worden als volgt gewijzigd:

| 1. | In bijlage I wordt hoofdstuk 2 vervangen door:
  „HOOFDSTUK 2
  Officieel tuberculosevrije delen van lidstaten | In Italië






  — | Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Como, Lecco en Sondrio |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

1.

In bijlage I wordt hoofdstuk 2 vervangen door:

„HOOFDSTUK 2

Officieel tuberculosevrije delen van lidstaten

In Italië

—

Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Como, Lecco en Sondrio

| — | Regio Marche: de provincie Ascoli Piceno |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Marche: de provincie Ascoli Piceno

| — | Regio Toscana: de provincie Grossetto |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Toscana: de provincie Grossetto

| — | Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento.”. |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento.”.

| 2. | In bijlage II wordt hoofdstuk 2 vervangen door:
  „HOOFDSTUK 2
  Officieel brucellosevrije delen van lidstaten | In Italië






  — | Regio Emilia-Romagna: de provincies Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia en Rimini |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2.

In bijlage II wordt hoofdstuk 2 vervangen door:

„HOOFDSTUK 2

Officieel brucellosevrije delen van lidstaten

In Italië

—

Regio Emilia-Romagna: de provincies Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia en Rimini

| — | Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Pavia, Sondrio en Varese |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Pavia, Sondrio en Varese

| — | Regio Marche: de provincie Ascoli Piceno |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Marche: de provincie Ascoli Piceno

| — | Regio Sardinië: de provincies Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano en Sassari |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Sardinië: de provincies Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano en Sassari

| — | Regio Toscane: de provincies Arezzo, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Pisa en Prato |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Toscane: de provincies Arezzo, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Pisa en Prato

| — | Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento

| — | Regio Umbrië: de provincies Perugia en Terni. |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Umbrië: de provincies Perugia en Terni.

| | In Portugal






  — | Autonome regio Azoren: de eilanden Pico, Graciosa, Flores en Corvo. |
| --- | --- | --- |

In Portugal

—

Autonome regio Azoren: de eilanden Pico, Graciosa, Flores en Corvo.

| | In het Verenigd Koninkrijk:






  — | Groot-Brittannië: Engeland, Schotland en Wales.”. |
| --- | --- | --- |

In het Verenigd Koninkrijk:

—

Groot-Brittannië: Engeland, Schotland en Wales.”.

| 3. | In bijlage III wordt hoofdstuk 2 vervangen door:
  „HOOFDSTUK 2
  Delen van lidstaten die officieel vrij zijn van enzoötische boviene leukose | In Italië






  — | Regio Emilia-Romagna: de provincies Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia en Rimini |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.

In bijlage III wordt hoofdstuk 2 vervangen door:

„HOOFDSTUK 2

Delen van lidstaten die officieel vrij zijn van enzoötische boviene leukose

In Italië

—

Regio Emilia-Romagna: de provincies Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia en Rimini

| — | Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milaan, Pavia, Sondrio en Varese |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Lombardije: de provincies Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milaan, Pavia, Sondrio en Varese

| — | Regio Marche: de provincie Ascoli Piceno |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Marche: de provincie Ascoli Piceno

| — | Regio Toscane: de provincies Arezzo, Firenze, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Toscane: de provincies Arezzo, Firenze, Grossetto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato en Siena

| — | Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Trentino-Alto Adige: de provincies Bolzano en Trento

| — | Regio Umbrië: de provincies Perugia en Terni |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Umbrië: de provincies Perugia en Terni

| — | Regio Val d’Aosta: de provincie Aosta.”. |
| --- | --- |

—

Regio Val d’Aosta: de provincie Aosta.”.

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| 19.1.2005 | NL | Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie | L 15/34 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

19.1.2005

NL

Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie

L 15/34

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BESCHIKKING VAN DE COMMISSIE

van 17 januari 2005

tot wijziging van Beschikking 92/452/EEG wat betreft embryoteams in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika

(Kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(2005) 32)

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2005/29/EG)

DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN,

Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap,

Gelet op Richtlijn 89/556/EEG van de Raad van 25 september 1989 tot vaststelling van veterinairrechtelijke voorschriften voor het intracommunautaire handelsverkeer in embryo’s van als huisdier gehouden runderen en de invoer daarvan uit derde landen (1), en met name op artikel 8,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | In Beschikking 92/452/EEG van de Commissie van 30 juli 1992 houdende vaststelling van lijsten van embryoteams en embryoproductieteams die in derde landen zijn erkend met het oog op de uitvoer van runderembryo’s naar de Gemeenschap (2) is bepaald dat de lidstaten de invoer van runderembryo’s uit derde landen alleen toestaan als die embryo’s zijn verzameld, behandeld en opgeslagen door embryoteams die voorkomen op de lijsten in de bijlage bij die beschikking. |
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(1)

In Beschikking 92/452/EEG van de Commissie van 30 juli 1992 houdende vaststelling van lijsten van embryoteams en embryoproductieteams die in derde landen zijn erkend met het oog op de uitvoer van runderembryo’s naar de Gemeenschap (2) is bepaald dat de lidstaten de invoer van runderembryo’s uit derde landen alleen toestaan als die embryo’s zijn verzameld, behandeld en opgeslagen door embryoteams die voorkomen op de lijsten in de bijlage bij die beschikking.

| (2) | De Verenigde Staten van Amerika hebben gevraagd de lijst voor dat land te wijzigen. |
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(2)

De Verenigde Staten van Amerika hebben gevraagd de lijst voor dat land te wijzigen.

| (3) | De Verenigde Staten hebben garanties gegeven betreffende de naleving van de desbetreffende voorschriften van Richtlijn 89/556/EEG en het betrokken embryoteam is door de veterinaire diensten van dat land officieel erkend voor uitvoer naar de Gemeenschap. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

De Verenigde Staten hebben garanties gegeven betreffende de naleving van de desbetreffende voorschriften van Richtlijn 89/556/EEG en het betrokken embryoteam is door de veterinaire diensten van dat land officieel erkend voor uitvoer naar de Gemeenschap.

| (4) | Beschikking 92/452/EEG moet dus dienovereenkomstig worden gewijzigd. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Beschikking 92/452/EEG moet dus dienovereenkomstig worden gewijzigd.

| (5) | De in deze beschikking vervatte maatregelen zijn in overeenstemming met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor de voedselketen en de diergezondheid, |
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(5)

De in deze beschikking vervatte maatregelen zijn in overeenstemming met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor de voedselketen en de diergezondheid,

HEEFT DE VOLGENDE BESCHIKKING GEGEVEN:

Artikel 1

De bijlage bij Beschikking 92/452/EEG wordt gewijzigd overeenkomstig de bijlage bij deze beschikking.

Artikel 2

Deze beschikking is van toepassing met ingang van 22 januari 2005.

Artikel 3

Deze beschikking is gericht tot de lidstaten.

Gedaan te Brussel, 17 januari 2005.

Voor de Commissie

Markos KYPRIANOU

Lid van de Commissie

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(1)  PB L 302 van 19.10.1989, blz. 1. Richtlijn laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Verordening (EG) nr. 806/2003 (PB L 122 van 16.5.2003, blz. 1).

1

(2)  PB L 250 van 29.8.1992, blz. 40. Beschikking laatstelijk gewijzigd bij Beschikking 2004/568/EG (PB L 252 van 28.7.2004, blz. 5).

2

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BIJLAGE

In de bijlage bij Beschikking 92/452/EEG wordt aan de lijst betreffende de Verenigde Staten van Amerika het volgende toegevoegd:

| „US | | 04MT111
  E-1127 | | Galor Genetics |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 893 Highway 287 |
| Townsend, MT 59644 |

„US

04MT111

E-1127

Galor Genetics

893 Highway 287

Townsend, MT 59644

Dr Pat Richards”

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