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**2000/81/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Final adoption of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2000 **

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Official Journal L 040 , 14/02/2000 P. 0001 - 0002 *

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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

Parliament

FINAL ADOPTION

of the general budget of the european union

for the financial year 2000

(2000/81/EC, ECSC, Euratom)

THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(4), third subparagraph, and (7) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 78(7) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 234(7) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (2), and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure,

Having regard to the Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 to use the flexibility instrument to finance the reconstruction of Kosovo,

Having regard to the technical adjustment made on the basis of the most recent economic data and forecasts pursuant to paragraph 15 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 (3),

Having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2000 submitted by the Commission,

Having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2000 established by the Council,

Having regard to the deliberations of the European Parliament of 28 October 1999,

Having regard to the outcome of the deliberations of the Council of 26 November 1999 on the proposed modifications and the amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 28 October 1999,

Having regard to letters of amendment No 1 (Section II), No 2 (Section III) and No 3 (Section I) of the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2000,

Having regard to the outcome of the budgetary conciliation meeting of 25 November 1999,

Having regard to the deliberations of the European Parliament of 14 and 16 December 1999,

Having regard to the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on 16 December 1999,

DECLARES:

The procedure laid down in Article 272 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, Article 78 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community and Article 177 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community has been completed and the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2000 has been finally adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 16 December 1999.

The President

Nicole FONTAINE

(1) OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1.

(3) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

CONTENTS

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All amounts in this budget document are expressed in euro unless otherwise indicated.

A. TOTAL REVENUE

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TITLE 1

OWN RESOURCES

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CHAPTER 1 0 - AGRICULTURAL DUTIES ESTABLISHED BY THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES IN RESPECT OF TRADE WITH THIRD COUNTRIES UNDER THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 94/728/EC, EURATOM)

1 0 0 Agricultural duties established by the institutions of the European Communities in respect of trade with third countries under the common agricultural policy (Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom)

1 0 0 0 Agricultural duties established by the institutions of the European Communities in respect of trade with third countries under the common agricultural policy (Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom)

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof.

Agricultural duties are variable charges on imports from third countries of agricultural products subject to legislation, the purpose of which is to offset differences between the world prices and the price LEVELs agreed on for the Community.

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CHAPTER 1 1 - LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR (ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 94/728/EC, EURATOM)

1 1 0 Sugar production levies

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.).

Under the common organisation of the market in the sugar sector, sugar producers pay basic and B production levies to cover market support expenditure.

However, the application of a ceiling to the levies as provided for in Article 33 of basic Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 may lead to their not fully covering the estimated total loss due to the existence of an exportable surplus calculated in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of the said Article. The complementary levy referred to in Article 116 of this Chapter will then have to be paid by sugar producers in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EC) 2038/1999.

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1 1 1 Sugar storage levies

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Remarks

A system of equalisation of storage costs has been set up to ensure regular marketing of sugar throughout the year: the storage levies are thus intended to compensate, on a multiannual basis, for expenditure incurred in the reimbursement of storage costs referred to in Item B1-1 1 1 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

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1 1 2 Isoglucose production levies

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 252, 25.9.199, p. 1).

The common organisation of the markets in sugar provides that isoglucose-production undertakings pay basic and B production levies intended to cover market support expenditure.

However, the application of a ceiling to the levies as provided for in Article 33 of basic Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 may lead to their not fully covering the estimated total loss due to the existence of an exportable surplus calculated in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of the said Article. The complementary levy referred to in Article 116 of this Chapter will then have to be paid by isoglucose-producers in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EC) 2038/1999.

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1 1 3 Charges levied on non-exported C sugar and C isoglucose production

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Remarks

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2670/81 of 14 September 1981 laying down detailed implementing rules in respect of sugar production in excess of the quota (OJ L 262, 16.9.1981, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1148/98 (OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 38).

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1 1 4 Charges levied on substituted C sugar and C isoglucose

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Remarks

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2670/81 of 14 September 1981 laying down detailed implementing rules in respect of sugar production in excess of the quota (OJ L 262, 16.9.1981, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1148/98 (OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 38).

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1 1 5 Production levy for inulin syrup

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1).

Continuation of the existing production quota arrangements for sugar requires that similar arrangements be applied to the production of inulin syrup, a direct sustitute for isoglucose and liquid sugar, to prevent this product from disturbing a market which, because of the surplus, could further increase the export costs of sugar and isoglucose producers alone.

The common organisation of the market in sugar provides that inulin syrup producers pay basic and B production levies covering market suport expenditure.

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1 1 6 Additional levies provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1107/88

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1).

The additional levy is intended to eliminate completely the total loss within the meaning of Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 recorded since the 1988/1989 marketing year and not covered by the yield of the production levies applicable to those years.

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CHAPTER 1 2 - CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 94/728/EC, EURATOM

1 2 0 Customs duties and other duties referred to in Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) thereof.

The assignment of customs duties as own resources to the financing of common expenditure is the logical consequence of the free movement of goods within the Community.

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CHAPTER 1 3 - OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 94/728/EC, EURATOM

1 3 0 Own resources accruing from value added tax pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(1)(c) thereof.

If account is taken of the capped VAT bases and of the compensation arrangements for the United Kingdom, own resources accruing from value added tax are as follows at the uniform rate (0,8644 %).

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CHAPTER 1 4 - OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND THE FIRST SUBPARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION 94/728/EC, EURATOM

1 4 0 Own resources based on gross national product pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and the first subparagraph of Article 6 of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

1 4 0 0 Own resources based on gross national product pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom, with the exception of those corresponding to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Guarantee Section monetary reserve, the reserve for loan guarantees and the reserve for emergency aid

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) thereof.

The rate, excluding the EAGGF Guarantee Section monetary reserve, the loan guarantee reserve and the emergency aid reserve, to be applied to Member States' gross national product for this financial year is 0,5224 %.

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1 4 0 1 Own resources based on gross national product pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and the first subparagraph of Article 6 of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom, corresponding to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Guarantee Section monetary reserve

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) and the first subparagraph of Article 6 thereof.

The provisional amount is produced by applying a rate of 0,0062 % to Member States' gross national product.

The breakdown of payments is as follows:

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However, the amount actually to be paid will be limited to the amount of the transfer from Chapter B1-6 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", intended for the monetary reserve.

1 4 0 2 Own resources based on gross national product pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom, corresponding to the reserve for loans and loan guarantees

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 of 31 October 1994 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2730/94 of 31 October 1994 amending the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 7).

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14).

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1 4 0 3 Own resources based on gross national product pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom, corresponding to the emergency aid reserve

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Remarks

Conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council of 11 and 12 December 1992 concerning the creation of a reserve for emergency aid.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 of 31 October 1994 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2730/94 of 31 October 1994 amending the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 7).

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14).

When the Commission considers it necessary to draw on this reserve, it convenes a three-way meeting as soon as possible in order to obtain the agreement of the two arms of the budgetary authority on the need to use the reserve and on the amount required. The reserve is drawn on by means of a transfer to the budget headings concerned.

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CHAPTER 1 5 - CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES

1 5 0 Correction of budgetary imbalances granted to the United Kingdom in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof.

The breakdown of the correction is as follows:

Breakdown of the correction for VAT resources

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Breakdown of the correction for GNP resources

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Total of the breakdown of the correction

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CHAPTER 1 9 - COSTS INCURRED BY THE MEMBER STATES IN THE COLLECTION OF OWN RESOURCES

1 9 0 Costs incurred by the Member States in the collection of own resources

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof.

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TITLE 3

SURPLUSES AVAILABLE

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CHAPTER 3 0 - SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR

3 0 0 Surplus available from the preceding financial year

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

Article 32 of the Financial Regulation states that the balance from each financial year, whether surplus or deficit, is entered as revenue expenditure in the budget of the subsequent financial year.

The relevant estimates of such revenue or expenditure are entered in the budget during the budget procedure and, where appropriate, in a letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 14 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with the principles set out in Article 15 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

After the closure of the accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy in relation to the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial year through a supplementary and/or amending budget.

A deficit is entered in Chapter B0-3 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

3 0 1 Surplus of own resources resulting from the transfer to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Guarantee Section monetary reserve

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14), and in particular Article 12 thereof.

CHAPTER 3 1 - SURPLUS OF VAT OWN RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS RESULTING FROM APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(4) TO (6) AND (9) OF REGULATION (EEC, EURATOM) NO 1552/89, AS AMENDED BY REGULATION (EURATOM, EC) NO 1355/96

3 1 0 Application for 2000 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(4), (5) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

3 1 0 0 Application for 2000 of Article 10(4), (5) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 Application for 1981 to 1989 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

3 1 8 1 Application for 1981 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 2 Application for 1982 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 3 Application for 1983 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 4 Application for 1984 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 5 Application for 1985 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 6 Application for 1986 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 7 Application for 1987 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 8 Application for 1988 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 8 9 Application for 1989 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 Application for 1990 to 1999 of Article 10(4) to (6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

3 1 9 0 Application for 1990 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 1 Application for 1991 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 2 Application for 1992 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 3 Application for 1993 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 4 Application for 1994 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 5 Application for 1995 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 6 Application for 1996 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 7 Application for 1997 of Article 10(6) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 8 Application for 1998 of Article 10(4), (5) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 1 9 9 Application for 1999 of Article 10(4), (5) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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CHAPTER 3 2 - SURPLUS OF OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT FOR THE PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(7) TO (9) OF REGULATION (EEC, EURATOM) NO 1552/89, AS AMENDED BY REGULATION (EURATOM, EC) NO 1355/96

3 2 0 Application for 2000 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(7) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

3 2 0 0 Application for 2000 of Article 10(7) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 8 Application for 1988 and 1989 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

3 2 8 8 Application for 1988 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 8 9 Application for 1989 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 Application for 1990 to 1999 of Article 10(7) to (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

3 2 9 0 Application for 1990 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 1 Application for 1991 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 2 Application for 1992 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 3 Application for 1993 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 4 Application for 1994 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 5 Application for 1995 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 6 Application for 1996 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 7 Application for 1997 of Article 10(8) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 8 Application for 1998 of Article 10(7) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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3 2 9 9 Application for 1999 of Article 10(7) and (9) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

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CHAPTER 3 3 - REFUNDS TO MEMBER STATES

3 3 0 Refunds to Greece, Spain and Portugal

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Act of 28 May 1979 concerning the Conditions of Accession of the Hellenic Republic and the Adjustments to the Treaties (OJ L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the Conditions of Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the Adjustments to the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23).

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 9 thereof.

Article 127 of the Act of Accession provided that during the transitional period (1981 to 1985) a decreasing proportion of the GNP based financial contributions or of the VAT own resources paid by Greece into the general budget of the European Communities should be refunded.

Only the corrections to the VAT balances for 1981 to 1985 entered in Chapter 3 1 may lead to adjustments of the financial contributions made by Greece for the years in question.

Articles 187 and 374 of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal provided that during the transitional period (1986 to 1991) a decreasing proportion of the VAT own resources or of the GNP based financial contributions paid by Spain and Portugal into the general budget, but not including their share in financing the United Kingdom's rebate, should be refunded.

With effect from 1988, Spain and Portugal also receive a refund of a proportion of their payments in respect of the additional resource and their share in financing the United Kingdom's rebate.

Only the adjustments to the VAT and GNP bases for 1986 to 1991 entered in Chapters 3 1 and 3 2 may lead to positive or negative refunds to Spain and Portugal.

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CHAPTER 3 5 - SURPLUS OF OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT RESULTING FROM THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

3 5 9 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1991 and subsequent financial years

3 5 9 4 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1994

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Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1994.

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3 5 9 5 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1995

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Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1995.

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3 5 9 6 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1996

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Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1996.

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TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institutions, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension, and Members of the governing bodies of the European Investment Bank, the European Monetary Institute, the European Investment Fund, their staff and persons in receipt of a pension

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98 (OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2954/98 (OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

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4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

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4 0 3 Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98 (OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

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TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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5 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of immovable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of immovable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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5 0 3 Proceeds from the sale of vehicles

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CHAPTER 5 1 - PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment

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5 1 1 Proceeds from letting and sub-letting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and sub-letting immovable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from letting and sub-letting immovable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

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Remarks

Charges connected with lettings which are reimbursed but cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST

5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institutions' accounts

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5 2 1 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the Commission

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CHAPTER 5 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED

5 4 0 Miscellaneous revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation, any sums available must be reused before the end of the financial year following that in which the revenue was collected. Revenue for reuse which has not been used within the appointed time is entered under this article.

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 4, 11(2) and 48 of Annex VIII thereto.

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CHAPTER 5 6 - EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION TO PENSION SCHEME

5 6 0 Employer's contribution by the Joint European Torus (JET) joint undertaking to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 43 thereof.

Council Decision 78/471/Euratom of 30 May 1978 on the establishment of the Joint European Torus (JET) joint undertaking (OJ L 151, 7.6.1978, p. 10), and in particular points 5 and 7 of Article 8 of the statutes annexed thereto.

Council Decision 91/677/Euratom of 19 December 1991 approving amendments to the Statutes of the Joint European Torus (JET), joint undertaking (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 9).

CHAPTER 5 8 - MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION

5 8 0 Miscellaneous compensation

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Miscellaneous compensation which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 9 - OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

5 9 0 Other revenue from administrative operations

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TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

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CHAPTER 6 0 - CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

6 0 1 Cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics

6 0 1 1 Switzerland/Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics

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Remarks

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, notably that of 14 September 1978.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Such revenue covers Switzerland's share of the Community contribution to financing the JET (Joint European Torus) joint undertaking, expenditure arising out of the cooperation agreement and expenditure resulting from any other present or future association agreements with Community research bodies.

6 0 1 2 EUROPEAN FUSION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (EFDA)

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Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDA agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 18 fusion associates, notably that of 30 March 1999.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Such revenue covers the associates' contribution to financing the Joint Fund expenditure resulting from the use of JET facilities for the purposes of the EFDA.

6 0 2 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Community research programmes

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Remarks

Resolution of 21 November 1991 of the Ministers of State participating in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and third countries, notably those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

Any contributions received are to cover the costs of meetings, experts' contracts and research contracts under the programmes in question.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", depending on the expenditure to be covered.

6 0 3 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Community industrial programmes

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Remarks

Resolution of 21 November 1991 of the Ministers of State participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and European third countries, notably those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

If these contributions are not reused under Article B5-4 0 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", they will be booked to this article.

6 0 4 Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Community interest (Eureka and others)

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Remarks

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Community interest (Eureka and others).

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in Article B6-5 5 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

6 0 5 Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research

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Remarks

Resolution of 21 November 1991 of the Ministers of State participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research to cover the expenditure entered under Item B6-2 1 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue in excess of the estimate will be used to provide additional appropriations in Article B6-5 5 1.

6 0 7 Cooperation agreements with European Free Trade Association States

6 0 7 1 Cooperation agreements with European Free Trade Association States under Community programmes for cooperation between universities and industry in training for technology

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Council Decision 89/27/EEC of 16 December 1988 adopting the second phase of the programme on cooperation between universities and industry regarding training in the field of technology (Comett II) (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 13, 17.1.1989, p. 28).

Council Decision of 22 May 1989 opening the Comett II programme to EFTA States.

Council Decision of 27 July 1990 concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Economic Community and the Principality of Liechtenstein establishing cooperation in the field of training in the context of the implementation of Comett II (1990 to 1994).

Revenue resulting from cooperation between the Community and EFTA countries and Liechtenstein in order to associate them in Community programmes for cooperation between universities and industry in training for technology.

6 0 7 2 Cooperation agreements with European Free Trade Association States under the Community programme for cooperation between European universities and mobility of university students and teachers

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Remarks

Council Decision 87/327/EEC of 15 June 1987 adopting the European Community action scheme for the mobility of university students (Erasmus) (OJ L 166, 25.6.1987, p. 20), as amended by Decision 89/663/EEC (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 23).

Revenue resulting from cooperation between the Community and EFTA States in order to associate them in the Community programme for cooperation between European universities and the mobility of students and teachers.

6 0 8 Miscellaneous revenue relating to humanitarian aid

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 4 thereof.

Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid.

Any revenue shall be used to provide additional appropriations under Chapter B7-2 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

6 0 9 Participation of outside bodies in Community activities

6 0 9 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of the candidate countries in Community programmes

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Remarks

Europe Agreement of 23 December 1963 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkey, of the other part (OJ L 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3685).

Europe Agreement of 1 March 1971 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Malta, of the other part (OJ L 61, 14.3.1971, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 14 May 1973 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cyprus, of the other part (OJ L 133, 21.5.1973, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (OJ L 347, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 1 February 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 8 March 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part (OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other part (OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part (OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 December 1998 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 2).

Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Community programmes to the candidate countries.

Revenue accruing from the Association Agreements concluded between the Community and the abovementioned candidate countries as a result of their participation in various Community programmes.

Any revenue shall be used to provide appropriations under the relevant chapters of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

6 0 9 2 Participation of outside bodies in Community activities

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 4 thereof.

Any contributions by outside bodies to Community activities.

Any revenue shall be used to provide appropriations under the relevant chapters of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

6 0 9 3 Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries in customs cooperation agreements

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Remarks

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24).

Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2), as last amended by Decisions 1/95, 2/95 and 3/95 of the EC-EFTA Joint Committee (OJ L 117, 14.5.1996, p. 13).

This item is intended to receive third-country contributions to Customs Cooperation Agreements, in particular under the Transit project and the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer).

In accordance with Article 27(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide appropriations under Article B7-8 6 0 (Customs 2000) of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

CHAPTER 6 1 - REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE

6 1 0 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

6 1 0 0 Portion of proceeds of ECSC levies paid pursuant to Article 20 of the Treaty of 8 April 1965

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Council Decision 77/729/ECSC of 21 November 1977 adjusting the proportion of the administrative expenditure of the European Coal and Steel Community to be covered by levies on the production of coal and steel (OJ L 306, 30.11.1977, p. 28).

This decision fixed the portion of the administrative expenditure of the ECSC to be covered by levies at EUR 5 000 000.

6 1 0 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

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Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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6 1 0 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

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6 1 0 3 Repayment of subsidies

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6 1 1 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more Member States

6 1 1 0 Contributions to be recovered from Member States taking part in Intergovernmental conferences

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Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of Member States taking part in intergovernmental conferences and events which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 2 Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment

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Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically in carrying out work upon request and against payment if this sum cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 3 Sums recovered pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 1).

Sums which are lost in the financing of the common agricultural policy as a result of irregularities or negligence and then recovered are paid to the paying departments or agencies and deducted by them from the expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. A revenue entry will therefore be made only if the sums recovered should exceed expenditure.

6 1 4 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities

6 1 4 0 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 of 9 November 1973 on support for Community projects in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 312, 13.11.1973, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1303/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects in the field of energy saving (OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 727/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solar energy sector of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 728/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solid fuel liquefaction and gasification sectors of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1971/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for pilot industrial projects and demonstration projects relating to the liquefaction and gasification of solid fuels (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2125/84 (OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1972/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects relating to the exploitation of alternative energy sources and to energy saving and the substitution of hydrocarbons (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 6), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2126/84 (OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 1985 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 25).

6 1 4 1 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing projects

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1996/79 of 11 September 1979 on a Community support mechanism in the field of data processing (OJ L 231, 13.9.1979, p. 1).

6 1 4 2 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful agro-industrial demonstration projects

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Revenue from repayment of Community support to commercially successful agro-industrial demonstration projects.

In accordance with Article 96 (1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in Article B6-5 5 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

6 1 4 3 Repayment of Community support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises

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Commission Decision of 21 December 1988 on the launching of a Eurotech Capital pilot measure (E/1783/88).

6 1 5 Repayment of unused Community aid

6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund

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Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund which cannot be reused under the rules governing the Fund concerned or pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets

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Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies

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Repayment of unused interest subsidies which are not reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution

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Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the Commission which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Community aid

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Repayment of miscellaneous unused Community aid which is not reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 9 Repayment by recipients of Community aid of advances which have not been reused

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Repayment by recipients of Community aid of advances which have not been reused pursuant to Article 7(7) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 6 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency

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Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for the controls carried out by the Agency under the verification agreements (Items B4-2 0 0 0, B4-2 0 2 0 and B4-2 0 2 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission") and which are not being reused under the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 7 Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Community aid to third countries

6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa

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Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa.

In accordance with Article 27(2)(a) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B7-3 2 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 1 8 Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid

6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid

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Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission's letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients.

6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid

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Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission's letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients.

6 1 9 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies

6 1 9 0 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies which is not to be reused

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Other repayments of expenditure incurred on behalf of other parties which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies under Council Decision 94/179/Euratom

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In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles B7-0 3 2 and B7-5 2 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 6 2 - REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT

6 2 0 Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the EAEC Treaty)

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Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 6(b) thereof.

Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes, which is not reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 2 1 Revenue from services rendered against payment to Member States, persons or undertakings (Article 6(c) of the EAEC Treaty)

6 2 1 0 Repayments by certain national bodies in respect of staff placed at their disposal

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6 2 2 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment

6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the HFR to be used to provide additional appropriations

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Articles 92(1)(e) and 96(1) thereof.

Revenue resulting from the operation of the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Payments by outside bodies, in particular Germany and the Netherlands, to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of the high-flux reactor by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1, B6-4 4 1 and B6-4 4 3 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

Completion of earlier programmes

The revenue is provided by Germany and the Netherlands (50 % each).

6 2 2 2 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to cover appropriations entered in the statement of expenditure

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 92(1)(e) thereof.

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment.

The appropriations will also be used for repayments under the advance fund of the 1988 to 1991 joint programme.

6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional appropriations

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Articles 92(1)(e) and 96(1) thereof.

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment.

In accordance with Article 4a(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1 and B6-4 3 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with an outside body.

In particular, revenue from the supply and certification of samples (CRM) as part of the activities of the Central Bureau of Reference may be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles B6-1 2 1 and B6-4 3 1 to cover expenditure on infrastructure, administration and investment relating to this activity.

6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether they can be patented

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Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1, B6-4 3 1 and B6-4 3 2 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

6 2 2 5 Miscellaneous revenue for the Joint Research Centre

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Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with the second indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for Titles B6-1, B6-2 and B6-3.

6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, causing supplementary appropriations.

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 92(1)(i) and Article 96(1) thereof.

Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment (outside the fourth RTD framework programme).

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4a(2), and Article 96(4) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1, B6-2 9 3, B6-3 9 3, B6-4 1 4, B6-4 1 5 and B6-4 3 2 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission.

6 2 3 Revenue from services provided by the Directorate-General for Science, Research and Development to outside bodies against payment

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Revenue from contracts for services provided for outside bodies and against payment.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", depending on the expenditure to be covered.

6 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether they can be patented (indirect action)

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Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

CHAPTER 6 3 - CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the cooperation agreement on the European Economic Area

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Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3).

This article is intended to cover contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial participation in certain Community activities in accordance with Article 82 and Protocols 31 and 32 of the Agreement.

The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in Annex III to Part B of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission".

Appropriations will be made available matching the contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States are paid to the Commission in accordance with Articles 1 to 3 of Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

Appropriations will be made available matching the contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States booked to this article, which constitute "earmarked revenue" in accordance with Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

TITLE 7

INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES

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CHAPTER 7 0 - INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS

7 0 0 Interest on late payments

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 33(4) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments

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Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962, first Regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as supplemented and amended by Regulations:

- No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

- No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

- (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49).

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 49 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1865/90 of 2 July 1990 concerning interest on account of late payment to be charged in the event of late repayment of assistance from the Structural Funds (OJ L 170, 3.7.1990, p. 35).

CHAPTER 7 1 - FINES

7 1 0 Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties

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Council Regulation No 11 of 27 June 1960 concerning the abolition of discrimination in transport rates and conditions, in implementation of Article 79 (3) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (OJ 52, 16.8.1960, p. 1121/60), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3626/84 (OJ L 335, 22.12.1984, p. 4), and in particular Articles 17 and 18 thereof.

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962, first Regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as supplemented and amended by Regulations:

- No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

- No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

- (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49),

and in particular Articles 15 and 16 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1017/68 of 19 July 1968 applying rules of competition to transport by rail, road and inland waterway (OJ L 175, 23.7.1968, p. 1), and in particular Articles 22 and 23 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

7 1 1 Collection of fines imposed for fraud and irregularities which are damaging to the Community's financial interests

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Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 2 June 1999, amending Decision 210/97/EC of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (COM(1999) 253 final).

7 1 2 Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment by the Court of Justice on its failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 171(2) thereof, introduced by the Treaty on European Union (Article G, point 51).

TITLE 8

BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS

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CHAPTER 8 0 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES

8 0 0 European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance of payments support

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 397/75 of 17 February 1975 concerning Community loans (OJ L 46, 20.2.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 of 16 March 1981 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balance of payments of Member States (OJ L 73, 19.3.1981, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/298/EEC of 16 May 1983 concerning a Community loan to the French Republic (OJ L 153, 11.6.1983, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1131/85 of 30 April 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balances of payments of Community Member States (OJ L 118, 1.5.1985, p. 59).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23), and in particular the declaration by the European Economic Community on the application of the Community loan mechanism in favour of Portugal.

Council Decision 85/543/EEC of 9 December 1985 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 341, 19.12.1985, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88 of 24 June 1988 establishing a single facility providing medium-term financial support for Member States' balances of payments (OJ L 178, 8.7.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/136/EEC of 4 March 1991 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 66, 13.3.1991, p. 22).

Council Decision 93/67/EEC of 18 January 1993 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Italian Republic (OJ L 22, 30.1.1993, p. 121).

The Community guarantee is for loans raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 14 000 000 000.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 0 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 0 1 European Community guarantee for Euratom loans raised

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Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power-stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power-stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11).

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power-stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28).

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power-stations (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21).

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power-stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23).

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power-stations (OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26).

The authorised Euratom borrowing ceiling is fixed at EUR 4 000 000 000, of which EUR 1 000 000 000 is authorised under Decision 77/270/Euratom, EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 82/170/Euratom, EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 85/537/Euratom and EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 90/212/Euratom.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 0 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 0 2 European Community guarantee for loans raised to promote investments in the Community (New Community Instrument)

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Council Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 298, 25.10.1978, p. 9).

Council Decision 79/486/EEC of 14 May 1979 applying Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 125, 22.5.1979, p. 16).

Council Decision 80/739/EEC of 22 July 1980 applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 205, 7.8.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 80/1103/EEC of 25 November 1980 supplementing, as regards the application of part of the second tranche of loans, Decision 80/739/EEC applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 326, 2.12.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21).

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27).

Council Decision 82/169/EEC of 15 March 1982 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 19).

Council Decision 82/268/EEC of 26 April 1982 implementing Decision 82/169/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 116, 30.4.1982, p. 16).

Council Decision 83/200/EEC of 19 April 1983 empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 112, 28.4.1983, p. 26).

Council Decision 83/308/EEC of 13 June 1983 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 164, 23.6.1983, p. 31).

Council Decision 84/383/EEC of 23 July 1984 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 53).

Council Decision 87/182/EEC of 9 March 1987 empowering the Commission to borrow under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 34).

The authorised borrowing ceiling is fixed at EUR 6 830 000 000, of which EUR 1 000 000 000 is authorised under Decision 78/870/EEC, EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 82/169/EEC, EUR 1 080 000 000 under Decisions 81/19/EEC and 81/1013/EEC, the value of loans granted for the same purpose by the European Investment Bank from its own resources to be deducted from this amount and EUR 3 000 000 000 under Decision 83/200/EEC, and EUR 750 000 000 under Decision 87/182/EEC.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 0 2 of the statement of expenditure in Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

CHAPTER 8 1 - LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION

8 1 0 Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation with Mediterranean third countries

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This appropriation is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Chapters B7-4 0 and B7-4 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" to Mediterranean third countries.

The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans and risk capital which may still be disbursed during the preceeding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and risk capital is charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in six-monthly instalments, and interest on risk capital generally in annual instalments.

8 1 1 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted by the Commission to improve housing for migrant workers

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The loans granted to migrant workers forming part of the appropriation under Item B3-4 1 1 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

8 1 2 Capital repayments and interest in respect of building loans granted by the Commission to officials of Community institutions

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The building loans granted to officials yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

8 1 3 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation

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Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 of 29 January 1996 on the implementation of the European Communities Investment Partners financial instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa (OJ L 28, 6.2.1996, p. 2).

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payment on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Article B7-8 7 2 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" under the European Communities Investment Partners operation.

8 1 4 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted to the countries most directly affected by the Gulf crisis

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3557/90 of 4 December 1990 on financial assistance for the countries most directly affected by the Gulf crisis (OJ L 347, 12.12.1990, p. 1).

CHAPTER 8 2 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

8 2 0 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to third countries of the Mediterranean basin

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Council Decision 91/510/EEC of 23 September 1991 providing a medium-term loan to Algeria (OJ L 272, 28.9.1991, p. 90).

Council Decision 94/938/EC of 22 December 1994 providing further macro-financial assistance for Algeria (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 28).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 2 1 European Community guarantee for a borrowing contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to third countries of central and eastern Europe

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Council Decision 91/106/EEC of 25 February 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (OJ L 56, 2.3.1991, p. 24).

Council Decision 91/310/EEC of 24 June 1991 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Hungary (OJ L 174, 3.7.1991, p. 34).

Council Decision 91/311/EEC of 24 June 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 174, 3.7.1991, p. 36).

Council Decision 91/384/EEC of 22 July 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 208, 30.7.1991, p. 64).

Council Decision 92/511/EEC of 19 October 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 317, 31.10.1992, p. 94).

Council Decision 92/542/EEC of 23 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 351, 2.12.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/551/EEC of 27 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 353, 3.12.1992, p. 30).

Council Decision 94/369/EC of 20 June 1994 providing further macro-financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 29).

Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on... 1999, providing further macro-financial assistance of EUR 100 000 000 for Bulgaria (COM(1999)... final).

The separation into the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on 1 January 1993 meant that the loan contract had to be amended to divide the amount of the loan between each of the two Republics concerned.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 1 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 2 3 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the Commonwealth of Independent States and Mongolia

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Council Decision 91/658/EEC of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics (OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 89).

Council Decision 94/346/EC of 13 June 1994 providing macro-financial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 155, 22.6.1994, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/940/EC of 22 December 1994 providing macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 32).

Council Decision 95/132/EC of 10 April 1995 providing macro-financial assistance for Belarus (OJ L 89, 21.4.1995, p. 28).

Council Decision 95/442/EC of 23 October 1995 providing further macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 63).

Council Decision 96/242/EC of 25 March 1996 providing further macro-financial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 80, 30.3.1996, p. 60).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 3 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 2 5 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the countries of the western Balkans

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Former Article 8 2 0 (in part)

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision 1999/282/EC of 22 April 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania (OJ L 110, 28.4.1999, p. 13).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance up to a maximum of EUR 30 000 000 in principal to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the form of a 15-year loan (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 5 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999(OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 2 6 European Community guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

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Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

For the legal base for Euratom loans, see remarks for Article 8 0 1.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and non-member countries remains fixed at EUR 4 000 000 000, as indicated in Article 8 0 1.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 6 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1.), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

CHAPTER 8 3 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

8 3 0 European Economic Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in the Mediterranean region

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Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2237/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 274, 29.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the Interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of pre-accession aid for Portugal (OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council Decision of 4 June 1981 (financial cooperation with Spain).

Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 17 October 1983 (extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3354/83 of 22 November 1983 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 335, 30.11.1983, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council Decision of 18 June 1984 (letter from the President of the Council to the EIB recommending a second extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the Second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 88/597/EEC of 21 November 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 327, 30.11.1988, p. 51).

Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 31 July 1995, regarding the implementation of a special financial cooperation measure for Turkey (OJ C 271, 17.10.1995, p. 12).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia, and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 0 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 3 1 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries in central and eastern Europe and the western Balkans

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Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and eastern European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 1 of the statement of expenditure in Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 3 2 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to other third countries

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Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 2 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

8 3 4 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to South Africa

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Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 4 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B of Section III.

CHAPTER 8 4 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM OPERATION OF THE GUARANTEE FUND

8 4 1 Repayment of the Guarantee Fund surplus

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1, as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2335/95 of 18 September 1995 amending the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 240, 7.10.1995, p. 12).

This article is intended to receive any surplus in the Guarantee Fund once the target amount has been achieved, in accordance with Article 14 of Decision 94/729/EC and Article 3 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94.

CHAPTER 8 5 - REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES

8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue

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Remarks

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CHAPTER 9 1 - CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO A PENSION SCHEME

9 1 0 Contributions by Members of the European Parliament to a pension scheme

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Remarks

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B. FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET

Appropriations to be covered during the 2000 financial year pursuant to Article 1 of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources and Article 10 of the Treaty of 22 April 1970 amending certain budgetary provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Communities and of the Treaty establishing a single Council and a single Commission of the European Communities

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Breakdown of own resources accruing from VAT pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Amount remaining to be financed by additional resource:

EUR 75 604 426 601 LESS EUR 32 554 614 472=EUR 43 049 812 129.

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Determination of VAT own resources to be paid and the costs borne by the other Member States to finance the United Kingdom correction to be added to the additional resource in accordance with Article 5(2) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Determination of uniform rate and breakdown of resources based on gross national product pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Own resources ceiling (% of GNP): 1,27 %.

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Determination of the additional resource in accordance with Articles 2(1)(d) and 5(2) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom

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Additional resource - Reserve financing

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Calculation of financing of United Kingdom correction amounting to-EUR 3 635 982 606

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Calculation of gross amount of United Kingdom correction (pursuant to Article 2(4) of the Decision on the own resources system)

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Calculation of Member States' shares

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Summary of financing of expenditure

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STAFF

Authorised staff

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The distribution per category and grade for these members of staff must be kept within the limits shown in the tables on the following pages.

Section I - Parliament

Section I-Parliament

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Authorised staff for 2000

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Section II - Council

Section II-Council

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Section III - Commission

Section III - Commission

Administration

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Section III - Commission

Administration

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Research and technological development

Joint Research Centre

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Research and technological development

Joint Research Centre

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Indirect action

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Indirect action

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European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

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European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

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Office for Official Publications

Office for Official Publications

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European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

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Section IV - Court of Justice

Section IV - Court of Justice

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Section IV - Court of Justice

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Section V - Court of Auditors

Section V - Court of Auditors

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Section VI - Economic and Social Committee

Section VI - Economic and Social Committee

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Section VI - Economic and Social Committee

Part C: Joint organisational structure

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Section VII - Committee of the Regions

Section VII - Committee of the Regions

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Section VIII - European Ombudsman

Section VIII - European Ombudsman

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D. BUILDINGS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Summary table

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List of buildings owned by the European Union

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SECTION I

PARLIAMENT

REVENUE

Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Parliament for the financial year 2000

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REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97 (OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83 (2) thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

CHAPTER 4 8 - DEDUCTIONS FROM THE REMUNERATION OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND HIS STAFF

4 8 0 Deductions from the remuneration of the Ombudsman and his staff

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TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION'S ACCOUNTS

5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Article 11 (2) and Article 48 of Annex VIII thereto.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT

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CHAPTER 6 1 - REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE

6 1 0 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

6 1 0 2 Repayment of expenditure, incurred on behalf of other institutions, on staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by the conditions of employment of other servants (Early Childhood Centre)

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TITLE 9

M ISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 4 Salaries

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Remarks

Reimbursement by insurance companies of the salaries of officials involved in accidents.

9 0 6 Miscellaneous

9 0 6 0 Parliament

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9 0 6 1 Ombudsman

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CHAPTER 9 1 - CONTRIBUTION BY MEMBERS TO A RETIREMENT PENSION SCHEME

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereof.

EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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EXPENDITURE RELATING T O PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the salaries of the Members of the European Parliament, which should be provided through the budget of that institution rather than from the budgets of the Member States, in conformity with the practice for Members of other Community institutions.

1 0 0 1 Residence allowances

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Remarks

These allowances have been entered with a view to forthcoming decisions on the payment of Members' salaries on a Community basis.

1 0 0 2 Family allowances

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Remarks

These allowances have been entered with a view to forthcoming decisions on the payment of Members' salaries on a Community basis.

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

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Remarks

These allowances have been entered with a view to forthcoming decisions on the payment of Members' salaries on a Community basis.

1 0 0 4 Travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation has been calculated on the basis of current rules for the refund of travel and subsistence expenses.

1 0 0 5 Special travel expenses in the exercise of the Parliamentary mandate

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 10 thereof.

Bureau decisions of 13 December 1989, 3 April 1990 and 24 March 1992.

The annual sum of EUR 3 000 per Member may not be exceeded.

1 0 0 6 Allowances to cover expenditure resulting from the activities of Members of the institution other than activities covered by Item 1 0 0 5

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Bureau decisions of 18 and 19 October 1982, 10 May 1989, 3 April 1995 and 15 July 1996.

This flat-rate monthly allowance is intended to cover, inter alia, travel expenses and ancillary costs in the country of origin, office management costs, telephone and postal charges and the communications allowance.

1 0 0 7 Allowances for performance of duties

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Remarks

Bureau decision of 20 March 1991.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate subsistence and representation allowances in connection with the duties of the President.

1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 thereof.

Bureau decision of 20 October 1958, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 3 April 1990.

Bureau decision of 24 September 1986, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 17 July 1997.

Bureau decision of 18 June 1975, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 3 April 1990.

Bureau decision of 19 January 1978, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 17 July 1997.

This appropriation is intended to cover accident insurance, sickness insurance, repatriation costs, reimbursement of the cost of the annual medical examination, life assurance, and loss and theft insurance covering personal effects and data-processing equipment.

1 0 2 Temporary allowances

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex V thereto.

Bureau decision of 18 May 1988, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 10 July 1995.

This appropriation is intended to cover the end-of-service allowance.

1 0 3 Pensions

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereto.

Bureau decision of 24 and 25 May 1982, as amended on 13 September 1995.

1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex II thereto.

Bureau decision of 24 and 25 May 1982, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 10 July 1995.

1 0 3 2 Survivors' pensions

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex I thereto.

Bureau decision of 29 April 1980, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 10 July 1995.

1 0 3 3 Optional pension scheme for Members

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex IX thereto.

Bureau decision of 12 June 1990, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 13 November 1995.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's contribution to the voluntary supplementary pension scheme for Members.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

1 0 5 Courses for Members

1 0 5 0 Language courses

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 4, 8, 12 and 22 thereof.

Bureau decisions of 10 May 1989 and 3 April 1990.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of language courses for Members of the institution and the purchase of teaching materials.

1 0 5 1 Data-processing courses

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Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 22a thereof.

Bureau decisions of 3 April 1990 and 9 July 1992.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of data-processing courses for Members of the institution and the cost of refunding Members' expenditure on training their assistants in data-processing.

1 0 6 Members' secretarial expenses

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Remarks

Bureau decision of 9 July 1987.

Decision of the College of Quaestors of 2 December 1987.

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 14 to 16 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses incurred by Members in recruiting secretarial, research and other assistants on the basis of a private law contract between the Member and the assistant, covering also social security and tax arrangements.

1 0 8 Exchange losses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover exchange differences to be met from the budget of the European Parliament in accordance with the Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament and in connection with the payment of allowances to Members of Parliament.

1 0 9 Provisional appropriation to cover the allowances of Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any adjustments to payments to Members of the institution.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover basic salaries of officials and temporary staff. It is calculated on the basis of the establishment plan for the financial year, taking account of the posts for which the recruitment procedure is in progress.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 156 800.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances, which include:

- head of household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance,

for officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expatriation and foreign-residence allowances of officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowance

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate secretarial allowance paid to officials in category C employed as shorthand-typists or typists, teleprinter operators, typesetters, executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the employer's social security contributions for, auxiliary staff recruited to replace officials temporarily unable to perform their duties and to strengthen the staff, especially during part-sessions, and in particular to increase the technical staff (printing, reproduction, distribution, messengers, audiovisual).

It also covers fees of medical and paramedical staff paid under the arrangements for the provision of services.

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer's share of the social security contributions of local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational disease, unemployment and maintenance of pension rights

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 23 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution to sickness insurance (3,4 % of the basic salary).

The officials' contribution is 1,7 % of the basic salary.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the employer's contribution to insurance against the risk of accidents and occupational diseases (0,77 % of the basic salary),

- the insurance premiums in respect of sports accidents for Members' assistants and auxiliary staff using the European Parliament's sports centre in Brussels.

1 1 3 2 Insurance against unemployment for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 28a thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's contribution to the special unemployment funds under the abovementioned Article 28a (7).

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments by the institution to temporary staff in order to constitute or maintain their pension rights in their countries of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the birth grant (BEF 8 000) and, in the event of the death of an official, the cost of transporting the body to the deceased's place of origin.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate travel expenses for officials or temporary staff, their spouses and dependants from their place of employment to their place of origin, in accordance with the following conditions:

- once per calendar year if the distance by rail is greater than 50 km and less than 725 km,

- twice per calendar year if the distance by rail is at least 725 km.

1 1 4 2 Housing and transport allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 14 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed entertainment allowances.

1 1 4 4 Fixed travel allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed travel allowances.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 75 (4) thereof.

A special indexed allowance is granted to accounting officers, assistant accounting officers or administrators of imprest accounts.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular:

- the compensation for a probationary official who is dismissed because his work is obviously inadequate,

- compensation for a member of the temporary staff whose contract is terminated by the institution,

- the difference between the contributions paid by auxiliary staff to a Member State pension scheme and those payable to the Community scheme in the event of reclassification of a contract.

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

Under the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, overtime is paid only to category C and D officials and other servants with reference to their basic salaries.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed allowances and payments at the hourly rate for overtime worked by officials and other servants which has not been compensated.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses in connection with officials entering and leaving the service and transfers

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses, including members of the family

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses of officials (including members of their families) entering or leaving the service or on geographical redeployment.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover these allowances which are the equivalent of two months' basic salary for officials who are heads of households and one month's basic salary for others. They are paid to staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties, on leaving the service or on transfer to a new place of work.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses for the staff referred to in Item 1 1 8 2.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 25 and 69 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the daily allowances to which staff who can prove that they have been obliged to change their place of residence after taking up their duties are entitled.

1 1 9 Appropriations intended to cover adjustments to officials' salaries

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of salary weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary and auxiliary staff and to overtime.

It is also intended to cover the impact of salary weightings applicable to part of the remuneration transferred to a country other than the country of employment.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of any salary adjustments agreed by the Council during the financial year.

It is provisional and can be used only after transfer to the appropriate headings of this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

1 2 1 6 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87 of 23 July 1987 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities (OJ L 209, 31.7.1987, p. 1).

1 2 1 7 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulations (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2688/95 and (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2689/95)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2688/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2689/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 4).

1 2 3 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution to the sickness insurance of the recipients of the allowances referred to in Items 1 2 1 0 and 1 2 1 5 to 1 2 1 7.

1 2 9 Adjustments to the various allowances

1 2 9 0 Salary weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 64 thereof.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87 of 23 July 1987 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities (OJ L 209, 31.7.1987, p. 1), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2688/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2689/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities as result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 4).

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of the salary weightings applicable to the allowances referred to in Items 1 2 1 0 and 1 2 1 5 to 1 2 1 7.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of any salary adjustments agreed on by the Council during the financial year.

It is provisional and can be used only after transfer to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

1 3 0 1 Mission expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 71 thereof and Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on transport costs, the payment of daily mission allowances and the ancillary or exceptional expenses incurred in the performance of a mission.

CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 1 Medical service

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the medical service at the three places of work including the purchase of materials and pharmaceutical products, etc., expenditure on preventive medical check-ups, expenditure arising from the operation of the Invalidity Committee and expenditure on services provided by outside medical specialists deemed necessary by the medical officers.

It also covers expenditure involving the purchase of certain work tools deemed necessary on medical grounds.

CHAPTER 1 5 - GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS

1 5 0 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an allowance, travel and mission expenses for trainees, and accident and sickness insurance during courses.

1 5 2 Staff exchanges between the institution and the public sector in the Member States

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Remarks

Bureau decision of 26 October 1988.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from the application of the rules concerning staff exchanges between the European Parliament and the public sector in the Member States.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover action taken in respect of officials and other servants in particularly difficult situations.

1 6 2 Welfare expenditure

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 9 (3) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of a grant for the Staff Committee and incidental expenditure in the Welfare Service.

1 6 4 Aid for disabled persons

1 6 4 0 Expenses not refunded by the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme and other specific expenditure

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This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It enables non-medical expenditure that is deemed necessary, results from disablement and is duly substantiated, to be reimbursed, subject to budgetary ceilings, once any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or of origin have been exhausted.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

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1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

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1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

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This appropriation is intended to cover the entire cost of receptions arranged by the European Parliament, including the funds for each parliamentary committee and interparliamentary delegation, together with the purchase of representational items.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff

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This appropriation is intended to cover receptions given by the Secretariat.

1 7 0 2 Fund for expenses in accordance with the provisions of Article 19 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament

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CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

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The activities covered by this chapter will be carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

1 8 2 Further training

1 8 2 0 Joint professional training, retraining and information for staff

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24 (3) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover further professional training and retraining courses, including language courses run on an interinstitutional basis. In duly justified cases, some of the appropriations may be used to cover the organisation of courses within the institution. The language courses run in Brussels are also open to parliamentary assistants in Brussels and in respect of which an allowance is paid by the European Parliament pursuant to Article 14 of the Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members.

It also covers expenditure relating to the purchase or production of teaching materials and to the performance of specific studies by specialists for devising and implementing training programmes.

This appropriation furthermore covers professional training courses which raise awareness about matters concerning disabled people and training measures in connection with equal opportunities.

1 8 4 Restaurants and canteens

1 8 4 0 Current operating expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover operating costs and the purchase of essential equipment.

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff and other social measures

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This appropriation is intended to encourage and provide financial backing for schemes to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities, for example subsidies to staff clubs, sports associations, cultural societies, etc., and to make a contribution to the cost of a permanent leisure centre (cultural and sports activities, hobbies, restaurant).

It also covers financial support for interinstitutional social activities.

1 8 6 3 Early Childhood Centre and approved day nurseries

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This appropriation is intended to cover Parliament's contribution to all the expenditure of the Early Childhood Centre and outside crèches with which an agreement has been concluded.

Revenue from parental contributions available for reuse is estimated at EUR 784 530.

1 8 7 Supplementary services

1 8 7 0 Interpreters and conference technicians

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Bureau decision of 16 February 1983.

Rules governing interpreters.

This appropriation is calculated on the basis of the revised working schedule.

EUR 320 000 is intended for meetings of committees or their delegations away from the three places of work.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

1 8 7 2 Other services and work sent out for translation and typing

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This appropriation is intended for the translation, typing, printing, microfiche, coding and technical assistance work sent to outside suppliers.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 250 000.

1 8 8 Expenditure on recruitment

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, candidates' travel, and the hire of rooms and equipment and other costs incurred (medicals, outside assessors) in organising open competitions on an interinstitutional basis or to finance Parliament's contribution on a pro rata basis acccording to the number of successful candidates it wishes to recruit, to the costs of a competition organised by an institution on its own behalf and/or on behalf of other institutions.

This appropriation also covers the costs of organising procedures for selecting local staff.

In cases duly justified by operating requirements and after consulting the other institutions, part of this appropriation may be used to organise competitions by the institution on its own and for procedures for selecting local staff.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 0 0 Rent and annual lease payments

2 0 0 0 Rent and annual lease payments

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This appropriation is intended to cover rent for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by Parliament.

It also covers property tax. The rentals are calculated over 12 months on the basis of existing leases or leases in preparation, which normally provide for indexing to the cost of living or to construction costs.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 313 572.

2 0 1 Insurance

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This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of insurance policy premiums.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating costs.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 29 000.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost, on the basis of current contracts, of maintaining premises, lifts, heating and air-conditioning systems and fire-doors and rat extermination, repainting and repair work, etc.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained (prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) with due regard to Article 6 0 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 68 500.

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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This appropriation is intended to cover the performance of fitting-out work, including other expenditure connected with that work, in particular architects' or engineers' fees, etc.

EUR 300 000 is intended to ensure access to Parliament's buildings for disabled people.

2 0 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

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This appropriation is intended to cover essentially the costs of caretaking and surveillance in respect of buildings occupied by Parliament at its three habitual places of work.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained (prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) with due regard to Article 6 0 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 80 000.

2 0 6 Acquisition of immovable property

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This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition of immovable property. The subsidies in respect of the sites and their development will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 (3) of the Financial Regulation.

2 0 7 Construction of buildings

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This article is intended to cover the construction costs for a reception centre on the site of Jean Monnet House.

The Jean Monnet Association must provide the European Parliament with a progress report on the works.

2 0 8 Other expenditure preliminary to the construction of buildings or to the acquisition of immovable property

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2 0 9 Other expenditure on buildings

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This appropriation is intended to cover other current expenditure on buildings not specifically provided for in the other articles in this chapter, including technical assistance in connection with large-scale building work.

This appropriation also covers public-utility service charges.

CHAPTER 2 1 - DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained with due regard to Article 6 0 of the Financial Regulation.

2 1 0 Equipment, operating costs and services relating to data processing

2 1 0 0 Systems at the data-processing centre

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software for the central systems at the computer centre.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 1 0 1 Distributed data-processing systems

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software for computing at departmental LEVEL and in the political groups.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 39 000.

2 1 0 2 Outside assistance in connection with the operation, development and maintenance of data-processing systems

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside assistance from service bureaux and data-processing consultants in connection with the operation of the data-processing centre, the production and maintenance of applications, support for users, including Members and political groups, the carrying out of studies, and the drawing up and input of technical documentation.

Revenue available for reuse (revenue from electronic data-transmission services and from contracted licences to use, in accordance with the contracts, specific software owned by the European Parliament) is estimated at EUR 125 000.

2 1 0 3 Data-processing operations entrusted to third parties

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This item is intended to cover the cost of operations entrusted to outside firms (service bureaux, data input, etc.) as well as subscriptions to network services (outside electronic mail etc.) and their utilisation.

2 1 1 Equipment, installation costs and services relating to telecommunications

2 1 1 0 Telecommunications equipment

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of telecommunications equipment.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 5 000.

2 1 1 1 Installation costs for telecommunications

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of wiring up, installing and transferring telecommunications equipment.

2 1 1 2 Outside assistance in connection with the operation, development and maintenance of telecommunications software and systems

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside assistance from service bureaux and consultants in connection with network operations, the production and maintenance of telecommunications software and systems, studies and assistance.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

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Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained with due regard to Article 6 0 of the Financial Regulation.

2 2 0 Technical equipment and installations

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2 2 0 0 Purchase and replacement of technical equipment and installations

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of miscellaneous additional fixed and mobile technical installations and equipment in connection with publishing, archiving, security, canteens and buildings, etc.

It is also intended to cover the renewal of equipment in particular for the printshop, archives, telephone service, canteens, staff shops, security, conferences, etc.

This appropriation also covers advertising costs for the resale and scrapping of inventorised items.

2 2 0 2 Hire, maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of hiring technical equipment and installations and the cost of repairing the equipment coming under Items 2 2 0 0 and 2 2 0 2.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 15 000.

2 2 0 4 Office machines

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This appropriation is intended to cover the equipment (initial purchase, renewal or rental), maintenance of and repairs to office machines such as calculators, dictaphones and typewriters, etc.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 Purchases and replacement of furniture

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of additional furniture and the replacement of furniture which is old, does not comply with hygiene and ergonomic standards or is unsuited to new technologies and office organisation methods.

2 2 1 2 Hire, maintenance, use and repair of furniture

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2 2 2 Vehicles

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2 2 2 0 Purchase and replacement of vehicles

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and replacement of the fleet of cars.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 40 000.

2 2 2 2 Hire, maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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This appropriation is intended to cover the hire of cars, taxis, coaches and lorries, with or without drivers.

It is also intended to cover the cost of maintaining, using and repairing official vehicles. This amount takes account of the likely increase in the cost of the services provided.

2 2 3 Documentation and library expenditure

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2 2 3 0 Library stock, purchase of books, subscriptions and other forms of documentation

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the extension and renewal of the general reference works section and keeping the library stock up to date,

- subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals and news agencies and to the publication thereof and services on line, including copyright fees for the reproduction and dissemination of the above in written and/or electronic form,

- subscriptions or service contracts for the supply of summaries and analyses of the content of periodicals or the storage on optical media of articles taken from such periodicals,

- utilizing external documentary and statistical databases (computer hardware and telecommunications charges excepted),

- international and/or interinstitutional cooperation (Brel, Eurolib, etc.).

2 2 3 1 Special library, documentation and media library equipment and services

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the purchase or rental of special library, documentation and media library materials, including electric, electronic and computer materials and/or systems as well as outside services for the acquisition, development, installation, use and maintenance of these materials and systems (Centrepoint, GED, Biblioéconomie, EPPI, etc.),

- binding and preservation equipment and work for the library, documentation and media library,

- the cost of internal publications (brochures, studies, etc), including equipment, and communication costs (newsletters, videos, CD-ROMs, etc.).

2 2 3 2 Documentary databases

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This item is intended to cover the cost of managing and using the Epoque database, including the cost of outside services in connection with the compilation and dissemination of the database.

2 2 4 Works of art

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2 2 6 Other documentation expenditure

2 2 6 0 Purchase of books, subscriptions and documentation materials for the language services

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of dictionaries, glossaries and other works for the language services.

2 2 6 1 Subscriptions

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This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and news agencies, service contracts for press reviews and cuttings, and copyright fees.

2 2 7 Expenditure on archive resources

2 2 7 0 Processing of the archive resources of Parliament and its bodies in all media and acquisition of archive resources in substitute media

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Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 1).

Commission Decision No 359/83/ECSC of 8 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Coal and Steel Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 14).

Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament.

Bailment contract of 17 December 1984 between the European institutions and the Historical Archives of the European Communities in Florence.

Cooperation Agreement of 25 August 1995 between the European Parliament and the Historical Archives of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside services in connection with all archiving operations, including sorting, filing and refiling in the depositories, the cost of archive services, and the acquisition and use of archive resources in substitute media (microfilms, discs, cassettes, etc.).

2 2 7 1 Processing of the papers of Members of the European Parliament lodged in the form of donations or legacies

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This item is intended to cover the cost of processing the papers of Members of the European Parliament accumulated in the exercise of their office and handed over, in the form of legal donations or legacies, to the European Parliament, to the Historical Archives of the European Communities (HAEC) or an association or foundation governed by law and approved by the European Parliament and/or the HAEC via the International Archives Council.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

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Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained with due regard to Article 6 0 of the Financial Regulation.

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies, supplies for the print shop and reproduction workshops, etc.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 8 000.

2 3 1 Financial charges

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2 3 1 0 Bank charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous charges).

2 3 1 9 Other financial charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover other financial charges, including ancillary costs for the financing of buildings.

2 3 2 Legal costs

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This appropriation is intended to cover costs which may be awarded against the European Parliament by the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance of the European Communities, the cost of hiring outside lawyers to represent Parliament in Community and national courts, the cost of hiring legal advisers to assist the legal service with other matters referred to it and the purchase of legal works.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 5 000.

2 3 3 Damages, interest and anterior debts

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to damages, interest and any debts within the meaning of Article 6 of the Financial Regulation.

2 3 4 Other operating expenditure

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2 3 4 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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This appropriation is intended to cover costs connected with insurance not specifically provided for in another item.

2 3 4 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Rules of 17 June 1996 concerning the provision of uniforms and professional clothing.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in connection with the purchase of uniforms for ushers, drivers and removal men, medical services and various technical services.

2 3 4 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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2 3 4 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of removal and handling work carried out by removal firms or by temporary handling staff supplied by outside agencies.

2 3 4 4 Miscellaneous operating expenses

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This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous operating expenses not specifically provided for against other items in this article, such as for the purchase of railway and flight timetables, the publication of notices of sales of second-hand equipment in newspapers, etc.

2 3 4 9 Other operating expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution to the secretarial expenses of the President's office.

2 3 5 Services rendered between institutions

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2 3 5 1 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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2 3 6 Postal charges and telecommunications

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2 3 6 0 Postage on correspondence and delivery charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover charges for postage, processing and delivery by the postal services or private delivery firms.

2 3 6 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex, television

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This appropriation is intended to cover the telephone rental and the charges for communications by telephone, electronic data transmission and telegraph and telex communications.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 140 000.

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

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This appropriation is intended to cover the travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts and other persons invited to take part in committee, study group or working party meetings.

2 5 3 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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This appropriation is intended to cover in particular expenditure connected with the organisation of meetings outside the places of work.

CHAPTER 2 6 - EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys, STOA programme

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Decision of the European Parliament of 4 May 1999 giving discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 1997, Section I - European Parliament/Ombudsman Annex (OJ C 279, 1.10.1999, p. 129).

Bureau decision of 17 February 1997 confirming the STOA mandate.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of studies for the political organs and for the administration contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes, as well as expenditure on fees and associated costs.

Of the appropriations for the STOA programme, EUR 300 000 is placed in the reserve. Once the conditions set out in the European Parliament's decision of 4 May 1999 have been met, and when DG IV has presented a coherent working plan for its own and STOA's activities, tailored to the needs of the Members of the European Parliament in the light of the Amsterdam Treaty, a decision will be taken on this amount.

An amount of EUR 300 000 is intended for the commissioning of an external study to serve as a basis for producing proposals for improving the working methods and staff structure of Parliament's administration in the light of the challenges which Parliament will face in the future.

CHAPTER 2 7 - EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Official Journal

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This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of printing, by traditional (on paper or on microfilm) or electronic methods, the texts which Parliament is required to publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities namely pursuant to its Rules of Procedure (namely Articles 17, 36 and 45 thereof) and pursuant to the Rules of Procedure of the ACP-EU Joint Assembly (budgets, written questions, minutes, notices).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 520 000.

2 7 1 Publications

2 7 1 0 General publications

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of publishing, by traditional (on paper or on microfilm) or electronic methods, the official publications of the European Parliament, other than in the Official Journal of the European Communities, such as publications of a general nature, working documents and various printed matter, as well as the subcontracting relating to such publications, documents and printed matter.

It also covers the cost of publications focusing on Parliament's activities, with a view to guaranteeing access to information by the disabled.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 150 000.

2 7 2 Expenditure on information

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This appropriation is intended to cover operational expenditure on information, except for that concerning audiovisual media.

2 7 2 1 Expenditure on publication, information and participation in public events

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information publications, including electronic publications, information activities, and participation in public events, trade fairs and exhibitions.

2 7 2 3 Organisation and reception of groups of visitors, Euroscola and invitations to opinion multipliers from third countries

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This appropriation is intended to cover subsidies granted for group visits and associated supervision and infrastructure costs, the running costs of the Euroscola programme, and the financing of study or training grants for third countries' "opinion multipliers".

An amount of EUR 50 000 shall be available for disabled visitors.

2 7 2 5 Organisation of seminars, symposia and cultural activities

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure or subsidies connected with the organisation of national and multinational symposia and seminars for "opinion multipliers" from the Member States, the cost of organising parliamentary symposia and seminars, and the financing of cultural projects of European interest, in particular the Sakharov Prize.

CHAPTER 2 8 - MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES

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Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained with due regard to Article 6 0 of the Financial Regulation.

2 8 0 External offices - infrastructures

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This appropriation is intended to cover the rent for the external offices occupied by Parliament.

It also covers property tax. The rentals are calculated over 12 months on the basis of existing leases or leases in preparation, which normally provide for indexing to the cost of living or to construction costs.

2 8 1 External offices - other charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover the running costs of the external offices.

2 8 2 Audiovisual-infrastructure expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover infrastructure expenditure for the audiovisual sector and the ancillary costs relating to that expenditure.

2 8 3 Expenditure on audiovisual information

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This appropriation is intended to cover the operating budget of the audiovisual sector (including services under its own control and outside assistance such as technical services for radio and television stations, provision, production and co-production of audiovisual programmes, the hiring of lines, the transmission of TV and radio programmes, and other measures to develop relations between the institution and audiovisual broadcasting bodies).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 13 000.

2 8 4 Advanced telecommunications systems

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This appropriation is intended to cover the development of the "Europa" site on the Internet, common to all the institutions. The purpose of this site is to allow members of the European public, wherever they are, to obtain full information on-line on the aims of the European Union, the structure of its institutions, and the policies under way and to be applied. It is also intended to create a letter-box enabling the European public to communicate with the various institutions of the European Union.

CHAPTER 2 9 - SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2 9 4 Study grants

2 9 4 1 Grants for training and further training of conference interpreters

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This appropriation is intended to cover grants for the training and further training of interpreters, and associated costs.

2 9 9 Other subsidies

2 9 9 3 Expenditure on the promotion of relations between the European Parliament and national parliaments

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure committed for promoting relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments.

It relates to parliamentary relations other than those covered by Chapters 1 0, 1 3 and 3 7, exchanges of information and documentation, and assistance in the analysis and management of that information, including exchanges with the European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD).

2 9 9 5 Aid to the democratically elected parliaments in central and eastern Europe and the Mediterranean Basin

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This appropriation is intended to cover the strengthening of cooperation between the European Parliament and the democratically elected parliaments of central and eastern Europe, the former USSR and the Mediterranean Basin. The parliaments of future Member States of the Union will enjoy favoured-status collaboration.

It also covers the funding of cooperation programmes and training schemes for officials of the aforementioned parliaments.

The training schemes include study visits to the European Parliament in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg; the appropriation is intended to cover all or part of the expenditure incurred by participants, in particular travelling costs, travel expenses, accommodation and daily allowances.

This appropriation covers, inter alia, cooperation measures, including those linked to legislative work, and measures linked to documentation, analysis and information, including those carried out by the European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD).

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EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 3 7 - EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

3 7 0 Special expenditure of the European Parliament

3 7 0 0 Expenditure on parliamentary delegations and institutions stipulated in the ACP-EU Convention

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This appropriation is intended to cover administrative expenditure of the parliamentary delegations on the one hand and the twice-yearly meetings of the ACP-EU Joint Assembly and its working groups on the other.

3 7 0 5 Contribution to secretarial expenses and administrative expenditure of the political groups and expenses of the non-attached Members

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 191 thereof.

This appropriation is a contribution to secretarial expenses and administrative expenditure of the political groups and expenses of the non-attached Members.

3 7 0 6 Other political activities

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 191 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover activities other than those financed from Items 3 7 0 5 and 3 7 0 8, as well as the political activities of the non-attached Members.

3 7 0 7 Secretarial expenses, administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political activities of the political groups and of the non-attached Members

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Rules adopted by the Bureau on 14 December 1998.

This item is intended to cover the spending, defined by purpose, of the political groups and of the non-attached Members which does not come under budget Item 3 7 0 8.

It breaks down into secretarial expenses and administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to political activities concerning the European Union.

3 7 0 8 Information work

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 191 thereof.

Rules adopted by the Bureau on 14 December 1998.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure, defined by purpose, of the political groups and of the non-attached Members on political information for the public and "opinion-multipliers" about the role and work of the European Parliament, its political groups and their members and its other bodies.

3 7 0 9 Contributions to international organizations

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This appropriation is intended to cover affiliation fees in respect of international organizations to which the European Parliament or one of its bodies belongs (12+ Group, Association of Secretaries-General of Parliaments, International Institute for Democracy, etc.).

3 7 1 Contributions to European political parties

3 7 1 0 Contributions to European political parties

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 191 thereof.

Based on the need for transparency and the necessary reinforcement of the democratic accountability of the European Union, this item is intended to finance, at European LEVEL, political parties which contribute to forming a European awareness and to expressing the political will of the citizens of the Union.

In this respect, the Commission is requested to present as soon as possible a proposal with a statute for European political parties, in order to implement the Treaty.

CHAPTER 3 8 - OMBUDSMAN

3 8 0 Ombudsman

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CHAPTER 3 9 - EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANTS

3 9 0 Parliamentary assistants

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Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 18 May 1998, amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 laying down the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ C 179, 11.6.1998, p. 16).

General implementing provisions (Bureau decision of...).

Appropriations may be entered against this article solely by means of transfer from Article 1 0 6 (Members' secretarial expenses).

TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

A reserve should be created to cover any needs in connection with expenditure under the following budgetary lines:

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CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure that cannot be estimated).

CHAPTER 10 2 - RESERVE FOR THE STATUTE FOR MEMBERS

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Remarks

European Parliament resolution of 3 December 1998 on the draft Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 398, 21.12.1998, p. 24).

SECTION II

COUNCIL

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants

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4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme and to the unemployment scheme

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4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

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TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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CHAPTER 5 1 - PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from hiring out furniture and equipment

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5 1 1 Proceeds from letting immovable property and other charges connected with lettings

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CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION'S ACCOUNTS

5 2 0 Revenue from investments, bank and other interest on the institution's accounts

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CHAPTER 5 3 - EXCHANGE GAINS

5 3 0 Exchange gains

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

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TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

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CHAPTER 6 1 - REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE

6 1 0 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

6 1 0 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

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6 1 1 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more States

6 1 1 0 Contributions to be recovered from States having taken part in intergovernmental conferences

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TITLE 7

INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS

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CHAPTER 7 0 - INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS

7 0 0 Interest on late payments

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TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 2 Temporary allowances

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1 0 3 Pensions

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pension of the Secretary-General of the Institution in office from 8 October 1980 to 31 August 1994.

1 0 3 2 Survivors' pensions

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the widow's and orphans' survivors' pensions of the former Secretary-General of the Institution referred to in Item 1 0 3 0.

1 0 9 Provisional appropriation for the adjustment of allowances and pensions

1 0 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment of the weightings applied to the retirement pension of the former Secretary-General of the Institution referred to in Item 1 0 3 0.

1 0 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

This appropriation is of a purely provisional nature and may be used only after being transferred to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation.

It is intended to cover the impact of any adjustments to remuneration, temporary allowances and pensions to be decided by the Council during the financial year.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

A 4,4 % standard abatement has been applied to Items 1 1 0 0, 1 1 0 1, 1 1 0 2, 1 1 3 0, 1 1 3 1, 1 1 4 1, 1 1 9 0 and 1 1 9 1.

The appropriations entered in this chapter are assessed on the basis of the Council's establishment plan for the financial year.

1 1 0 Official and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which include:

- head of household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including those granted under Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances paid to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Articles.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover allowances paid to staff recruited specifically to deal with excess work and to replace officials temporarily unable to carry out their duties (illness, maternity, etc.).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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1 1 1 2 Local staff

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1 1 1 3 Special advisers and other persons authorised by the Council

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1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational disease and unemployment insurance

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof and Article 24 of Annex X thereto.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof, Article 15 of Annex VIII and Article 25 of Annex X thereto.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 28a thereof (relating to temporary staff).

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments made by the institution to allow temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights in their country of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from the place of employment to the place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

An official is entitled to the reimbursement of annual travel expenses from the place where he is employed to the place of origin for himself and his family.

1 1 4 2 Accommodation and transport allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 14a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payment of the accommodation allowance, pursuant to the said Article, whereby an official employed in a place where the problem of accommodation is recognised as being particularly difficult may be given an accommodation allowance.

1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed duty allowances pursuant to the said Article.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special allowance granted to officials with the grade of accounting officer, assistant accounting officer or administrator of advance funds, referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

1 1 4 7 Allowances for shiftwork or standby duty at the official's place of work or at home

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 56a and 56b thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances for shiftwork or standby duty at work or at home.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 34 and 70a thereof and Annex X thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payment of other allowances payable under the following provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities:

- Article 34 (2) (severance grant for probationers),

- Article 70a (allowance for staff training courses given),

- Annex X to the Staff Regulations (payment by the institution of the accommodation expenses for officials employed at Geneva or New York),

- Article 47 (1) of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (allowance to temporary staff on termination of contract).

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed allowances and hourly-rate remuneration for overtime worked by officials and temporary staff in categories C and D whom it has not been possible to compensate by free time.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 5 000.

1 1 7 Supplementary services

1 1 7 5 Other translation and typing services and work to be contracted out

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all services performed by persons not linked to the institution and in particular:

- supplementary telecommunications (telephony, etc.) staff,

- supplementary staff for meetings in Luxembourg and Strasbourg,

- interim persons for various services including translation.

In the case of translation and typing work contracted out, before any contracts involving more than EUR 42 000 are renewed or concluded and in order to rationalise expenditure, the institution obtains information from the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained for a similar contract.

1 1 7 8 Technical assistance and support for various activities

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover expenditure on staff for the Schengen information system (SIS).

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including family members)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments of travel expenses due to staff entering and leaving the service.

It also covers the travel expenses of members of their families.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances which amount to two months' basic salary for officials who are entitled to the household allowance, and to one month's basic salary for others.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the daily allowances payable to officials and temporary staff who provide proof that they have had to change their residence after taking up their duties.

1 1 9 Appropriation to cover any adjustments to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other staff

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the weighting applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and auxiliary staff and to overtime payments.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any adjustments in remuneration which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can only be used after it has been transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 2 - VARIOUS ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances in the case of assignment to non-active status, retirement and dismissal

1 2 1 0 Allowances in the case of retirement in the interests of the service in application of Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for termination of service (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

1 2 3 Sickness insurance

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution to the sickness insurance of persons eligible for allowances in the case of assignment to non-active service, retirement and dismissal.

1 2 9 Review of various allowances

1 2 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any review of allowances decided on by the Council during the financial year.

It is of a provisional nature and may only be used after being transferred to the relevant headings of this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover mission expenses and staff duty travel expenses.

CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 0 Restaurants and canteens

1 4 0 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 500.

1 4 0 1 Conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 500.

1 4 1 Medical service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operating expenditure of the dispensary, expenses relating to medical examinations and the invalidity committees.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to officials and other servants in particularly difficult circumstances.

1 6 1 Social contacts between staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs in connection with social relations between staff.

1 6 2 Other welfare expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other social payments.

1 6 4 Supplementary aid for the disabled

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, as part of a policy to assist the disabled, the following categories of disabled persons:

- officials in service,

- spouses of officials in service,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations.

They serve to reimburse, within the limits of the resources available under the budget and after any national entitlements in the country of residence or origin have been exhausted, duly substantiated non-medical expenditure acknowledged to be necessary as a result of the disability.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

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CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

Remarks

The activities covered in this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation, involving consultation between the institutions and greater use of joint management arrangements in order to rationalise expenditure.

1 8 2 Further training, language courses, retraining and information for staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of language courses, training and retraining, both interinstitutionally and within each institution.

It also covers the purchase of the teaching materials and technical equipment required for staff training.

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

1 8 6 3 Early Childhood Centre and other crèches

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Council's contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other crèches (to be paid to the Commission).

1 8 8 Expenditure on recruitment

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of competitions for the recruitment of staff (advertisements, publication expenses, travel expenses for candidates, hiring of rooms, furniture, machines, outside initial medical examinations, etc.) on an interinstitutional basis.

In cases duly justified by operational requirements, after consultation with the other institutions, these appropriations may in part be used for the organisation of competitions by an individual institution.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 50 000.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 0 0 Rent

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rents and taxes on buildings occupied by the Council and the rent for meeting rooms, a warehouse and parking spaces:

- premises occupied in Brussels,

- premises occupied in Luxembourg (Kirchberg),

- premises occupied in Geneva,

- premises occupied in New York,

- rental of meeting rooms for external meetings and missions.

2 0 1 Insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the premiums on contracts concluded with insurance companies for the buildings occupied by the Council.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating costs.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following cleaning and maintenance costs:

- cleaning of offices, workshops and warehouses (including curtains, carpets, blinds etc.),

- replacement of worn-out curtains and carpets,

- painting,

- miscellaneous maintenance work,

- repairs to technical installations,

- technical supplies,

- contracts for the maintenance of the various technical installations (air conditioning, heating, waste handling, lifts).

Before the renewal or conclusion of contracts for an amount greater than EUR 46 000, the institution will, in order to rationalise expenditure, ascertain from the other institutions the terms (price, currency, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each for a similar contract.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 12 000.

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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Remarks

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at the workplace (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover fitting-out work, inter alia:

- fitting-out of premises in accordance with operational requirements,

- adaptation of working conditions to the safety and health requirements and standards in force.

2 0 5 Building security and surveillance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the various forms of expenditure relating to the safety of buildings, in particular the caretaking contract for the buildings.

Before the renewal or conclusion of contracts, the institution will, in order to rationalise expenditure, ascertain from the other institutions the terms obtained by each for a similar contract.

2 0 6 Acquisition of immovable property

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This article is intended, inter alia, to cover the possible purchase of a site to allow for the construction of a building with a view to enlargement of the European Union, and possible extensions to the offices in Geneva and New York.

2 0 7 Construction of buildings

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This article is intended, inter alia, to cover the possible construction of a building with a view to enlargement.

2 0 8 Expenditure preliminary to the acquisition, construction and fitting-out of buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, experts' contributions to the studies on adapting and extending the institution's buildings.

2 0 9 Other expenditure relating to buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other current expenditure relating to buildings which is not provided for in the other articles of this chapter, in particular the costs of waste removal, signwriting materials, checks by specialised bodies, etc.

The amount of revenue from paper recovery is estimated at EUR 20 000.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 2 0 Office machinery

2 2 0 0 Purchase and replacement of office machinery

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and replacement of typewriters, calculators, dictaphones and notebook machines (for missions).

Replacement occurs after a nine-year period of use in the case of all equipment except notebook machines for which there is a four-year period.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 2 0 2 Rental, maintenance and repair of office machinery

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental, maintenance and repair of typewriters, calculators and dictaphones.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 Purchase and replacement of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture as well as the replacement of some of the furniture which was purchased at least 15 years ago or cannot be recuperated.

Revenue from the sale of used furniture available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 2 1 2 Rental, maintenance and repair of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of:

- rental of furniture during missions and meetings outside the Council premises,

- maintenance and repair of furniture.

2 2 2 Technical equipment and installations

Remarks

Where the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the purchase of or the conclusion of a hire or hire-purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply and provision of services in the field of information technology, the institution will consult the other institutions under existing interinstitutional arrangements to ascertain the conditions obtained by each.

2 2 2 0 Purchase and replacement of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and renewal of technical equipment and installations for the following services: reproduction/diffusion, security, telecommunications, new technologies, internal, conferences.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 2 2 2 Rental, maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental and maintenance of the following:

- equipment involved in new technologies,

- fax machines (connections with Geneva, New York, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, the other institutions and between buildings), fast fax,

- equipment rented during missions abroad (in particular interpreting booths and installations),

- technical equipment and installations used in various services.

2 2 2 4 Studies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of studying and cost of developing and acquiring the applications software (including the associated training) for carrying out the "new technologies" plan.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 150 000.

2 2 3 Vehicles

2 2 3 0 Purchase and replacement of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the replacement of two service cars.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 2 3 2 Rental, maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

- the cost of renting cars when it is impossible to make use of the means of transport available at the Council, particularly in the course of missions,

- the cost of maintenance and repair of service cars (purchase of petrol, tyres, etc.).

2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of works necessary for the Council's departments.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to teleprinter news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bookbinding and other costs essential for preserving works and periodicals.

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to rapid information display services

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of such subscriptions.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- offset paper,

- paper and office supplies (day-to-day supplies),

- supplies for dispatching mail (envelopes, wrapping paper, plates for franking machine),

- printed forms,

- supplies for the document reproduction workshop (printers' inks, offset plates, films and chemicals for preparing plates),

- supplies for recording meetings and magnetic tapes for automatic typewriters and computers,

- supplies for the distribution and archives services,

- supplies for the security department and the conference department,

- cost of photocopies and fees,

- xerographic paper.

Revenue from the sale of office supplies and equipment for recycling available for reuse is estimated at EUR 20 000.

2 3 2 Financial charges

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios, miscellaneous charges).

2 3 2 1 Exchange losses

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2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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2 3 3 Legal expenses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure incurred in employing the services of lawyers or other experts acting in an advisory capacity.

It also covers any costs which the Court of Justice may award against the Council.

2 3 4 Damages and interest

2 3 4 0 Damages and interest

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2 3 4 1 Compensation

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2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance other than insurance on buildings which will be charged to Article 2 0 1.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of working clothes for conference service staff and security service staff, working equipment for workshop staff and internal services staff and the repair and maintenance of working clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of drinks and occasional snacks served during meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and transport of equipment for meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the removal and transport of equipment for Council and Association Council meetings, as well as internal handling of this equipment.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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2 3 8 Administrative technical assistance in support of various activities

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover the operating expenses of the Schengen information system (SIS).

2 3 9 Services rendered between institutions - Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment of services to the Council by Commission interpreters.

CHAPTER 2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2 4 0 Postal and delivery charges

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2 4 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex, television

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Remarks

In drawing up these estimates, account was taken of the reusable value when recovering the costs of telephone and telegraph communications and of new tariff agreements concluded with Belgacom.

The amount recovered and reusable is estimated at EUR 400 000.

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

2 5 0 1 Meetings in general

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the refunding of travel expenses incurred by the presidency and by delegations at:

- meetings of the Council,

- meetings held within Council framework.

2 5 0 2 Meetings of the Standing Committee on Employment (travel and subsistence expenses)

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2 5 5 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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CHAPTER 2 6 - EXPENDITURE ON CONSULTATIONS, STUDIES AND SURVEYS

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts.

It also covers the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions to specialised research institutes.

CHAPTER 2 7 - EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Official Journal

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Remarks

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 300 000.

2 7 1 Publications

2 7 1 0 General publications

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of publications in 11 languages in accordance with Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications and public events

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2 7 2 Expenditure on audiovisual dissemination of information

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising, inter alia, from public meetings of the Council and assistance for audiovisual media covering the work of the institution (renting of equipment and radio/TV service contracts, purchase, maintenance and repair of the equipment necessary for radio/TV transmissions, external photo services, etc.).

2 7 3 Training of young people in the European spirit

2 7 3 3 Grants for traineeships in the institution's departments

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grants for traineeships within the General Secretariat of the Council.

CHAPTER 2 8 - SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2 8 0 Subsidies and financial contributions

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Council contribution towards the expenditure of some associations whose activities are directly related to those of the Community institutions.

CHAPTER 2 9 - CONTRACT CONCERNING THE NEW BUILDING

2 9 7 Contract between the Council and Belgium for the construction of the new building for the Council and its departments in Brussels

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TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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Volume 4 (SECTION III)-COMMISSION

REVENUE

REVENUE

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TITLE 3

SURPLUSES AVAILABLE

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CHAPTER 3 0 - SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR

3 0 0 Surplus available from the preceding financial year

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

In accordance with the provisions of Article 32 of the Financial Regulation, the balance from each financial year, whether surplus or deficit, is entered as revenue or expenditure in the budget of the subsequent financial year.

The relevant estimates of such revenue or expenditure are entered in the budget during the budget procedure and, where appropriate, in a letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 14 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with the principles set out in Article 15 of Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).

After the closure of accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy with the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial year through a supplementary and/or amending budget.

A deficit is entered in Chapter B0-3 0 of the statement of expenditure of this section.

3 0 1 Surplus own resources resulting from the transfer to the EAGGF Guarantee Section monetary reserve

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Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14), and in particular Article 12 thereof.

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension

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Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98 (OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2954/98 (OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof,

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

4 0 3 Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98 (OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of immovable property

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Proceeds from the sale of immovable property which cannot be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films which cannot be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 1 - PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment

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5 1 1 Proceeds from letting and sub-letting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and sub-letting immovable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from letting and sub-letting immovable property which cannot be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

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Charges connected with lettings which are reimbursed but cannot be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST

5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution's accounts

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This revenue does not include revenue from investments or loans granted. It refers only to bank interest paid into the Commission's current accounts.

5 2 1 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the institution

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CHAPTER 5 4 - REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED

5 4 0 Miscellaneous revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

In accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation, sums available must be reused before the end of the financial year following that in which the revenue was collected. Revenue for reuse which has not been used within the appointed time is entered under this article.

CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Article 4, Article 11(2) and Article 48 of Annex VIII thereto.

CHAPTER 5 6 - EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION TO PENSION SCHEME

5 6 0 Employer's contribution by the Joint European Torus (JET) joint undertaking to the pension scheme

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 43 thereof.

Council Decision 78/471/Euratom of 30 May 1978 on the establishment of the Joint European Torus (JET) joint undertaking (OJ L 151, 7.6.1978, p. 10), and in particular points 5 and 7 of Article 8 of the statutes annexed thereto.

Council Decision 91/677/Euratom of 19 December 1991 approving amendments to the Statutes of the Joint European Torus (JET) joint undertaking (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 9).

CHAPTER 5 8 - MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION

5 8 0 Miscellaneous compensation

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Miscellaneous compensation which cannot be re-used in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 9 - OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

5 9 0 Other revenue from administrative operations

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TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

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CHAPTER 6 0 - CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

6 0 1 Cooperation agreements relating to controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics

6 0 1 1 Switzerland/Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics

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Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, notably the one of 14 September 1978.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Such revenue covers Switzerland's share of the Community contribution to financing the JET (Joint European Torus) joint undertaking, expenditure arising out of the cooperation agreement and expenditure resulting from any other present or future association agreements with Community research bodies.

6 0 1 2 European fusion development agreements (EFDA)

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Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDA agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 18 fusion associates, and notably that of 30 March 1999.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission", depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Such revenue covers the associates' contribution to financing joint fund expenditure resulting from the use of JET facilities for the purposes of the EFDA.

6 0 2 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Community research programmes

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Resolution of 21 November 1991, of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and third countries, notably those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST), in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

Any contributions received are to cover the costs of items such as meetings, experts' contracts and research contracts under the programmes in question.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under Article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

6 0 3 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Community industrial programmes

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Resolution of 21 November 1991, of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and European third countries, notably those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research, in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

If these contributions are not reused under Article B5-4 0 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section of the general budget, they will be booked to this article.

6 0 4 Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Community interest (Eureka and others)

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These contributions result from cooperation agreements between the Community and institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Community interest (Eureka and others).

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-5 5 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 0 5 Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research

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Resolution of 21 November 1991, of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research and intended to cover expenditure entered in item B6-2 1 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue in excess of the estimate will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-5 5 1.

6 0 7 Cooperation agreements with European Free Trade Association States

6 0 7 1 Cooperation agreements with European Free Trade Association States under Community programmes for cooperation between universities and industry in training for technology

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Council Decision 89/27/EEC of 16 December 1988 adopting the second phase of the programme on cooperation between universities and industry regarding training in the field of technology (Comett II) (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 13, 17.1.1989, p. 28).

Council Decision of 22 May 1989 opening the Comett II programme to EFTA States.

Council Decision of 27 July 1990 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Principality of Liechtenstein establishing cooperation in the field of training in the context of the implementation of Comett II (1990 to 1994).

Revenue resulting from cooperation between the Community and EFTA countries and Liechtenstein in order to associate them in Community programmes for cooperation between universities and industry in training for technology.

6 0 7 2 Cooperation agreements with European Free Trade Association States under the Community programme for cooperation between European universities and mobility of university students and teachers

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Council Decision 87/327/EEC of 15 June 1987 adopting the European Community action scheme for the mobility of university students (Erasmus) (OJ L 166, 25.6.1987, p. 20), as amended by Decision 89/663/EEC (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 23).

Revenue resulting from cooperation between the Community and EFTA countries in order to associate them in the Community programme for cooperation between European universities and the mobility of students and teachers.

6 0 8 Miscellaneous revenue relating to emergency humanitarian aid

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 4 thereof.

Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid.

Any revenue shall be used to provide additional appropriations under Chapter B7-2 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 0 9 Participation of outside bodies in Community activities

6 0 9 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of candidate countries in Community programmes

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Europe Agreement of 23 December 1963 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkey, of the other part (OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3685/64).

Europe Agreement of 1 March 1971 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Malta, of the other part (OJ L 61, 14.3.1971, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 14 May 1973 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cyprus, of the other part (OJ L 133, 21.5.1973, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (OJ L 347, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 1 February 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Romania, of the other part (OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 8 March 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part (OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other part (OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part (OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 December 1998 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 2).

Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Community programmes to the candidate countries.

Revenue accruing from the association agreements concluded between the Community and the abovementioned candidate countries as a result of their participation in various Community programmes.

Any revenue shall be used to provide additional appropriations under the relevant chapters of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 0 9 2 Participation of outside bodies in Community activities

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 4 thereof.

Any contributions by outside bodies to Community activities.

Any revenue shall be used to provide appropriations under the relevant chapters of the statement of expenditure.

6 0 9 3 Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries in customs cooperation agreements

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Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2), as last amended by Decisions Nos 1/95, 2/95 and 3/95 of the EC-EFTA Joint Committee (OJ L 117, 14.5.1996, p. 13).

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24).

This item is intended to receive third-country contributions to customs cooperation agreements, in particular under the Transit project and the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer).

In accordance with Article 27(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide appropriations under Article B7-8 6 0 (Customs 2000) of the statement of expenditure.

CHAPTER 6 1 - REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE

6 1 0 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

6 1 0 0 Portion of proceeds of ECSC levies paid in accordance with Article 20 of the Treaty of 8 April 1965

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Council Decision 77/729/ECSC of 21 November 1977 adjusting the proportion of the administrative expenditure of the European Coal and Steel Community to be covered by levies on the production of coal and steel (OJ L 306, 30.11.1977, p. 28).

That Decision fixed the portion of the administrative expenditure of the European Coal and Steel Community to be covered by levies at EUR 5 000 000.

6 1 0 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

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Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 1 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more States

6 1 1 0 Contributions to be recovered from States taking part in intergovernmental conferences

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Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of Member States taking part in intergovernmental conferences and events which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 2 Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment

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Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically in carrying out work upon request and against payment if this sum cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 3 Sums recovered in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 1).

Sums which are lost in the financing of the common agricultural policy as a result of irregularities or negligence and then recovered are paid to the paying departments or agencies and deducted by them from the expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. A revenue entry will therefore be made only if the sums recovered should exceed expenditure.

6 1 4 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities

6 1 4 0 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 of 9 November 1973 on the support of Community projects in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 312, 13.11.1973, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1303/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects in the field of energy saving (OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 727/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solar energy sector of Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 728/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solid fuel liquefaction and gasification sectors of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1971/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for pilot industrial projects and demonstration projects relating to the liquefaction and gasification of solid fuels (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2125/84 (OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1972/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects relating to the exploitation of alternative energy sources and to energy saving and the substitution of hydrocarbons (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 6), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2126/84 (OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 1985 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 25).

6 1 4 1 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing projects

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1996/79 of 11 September 1979 on a Community support mechanism in the field of data processing (OJ L 231, 13.9.1979, p. 1).

6 1 4 2 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful agro-industrial demonstration projects

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Revenue from repayment of Community support to commercially successful agro-industrial demonstration projects.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-5 5 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 1 4 3 Repayment of Community support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises

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Commission Decision of 21 December 1988 on the launching of a Eurotech Capital pilot measure (E/1783/88).

6 1 5 Repayment of unused Community aid

6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund

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Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund which cannot be reused under the rules governing the Fund or under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets

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Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies

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Remarks

Repayment of unused interest subsidies which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution

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Remarks

Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the Commission which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Community aid

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Repayment of miscellaneous unused Community aid which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 5 9 Repayment by recipients of Community aid of advances which have not been reused

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Remarks

Repayment by recipients of Community aid of advances which have not been reused pursuant to Article 7(7) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 6 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency

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Remarks

Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for controls carried out by the IAEA under the verification agreements (see items B4-2 0 0 0, B4-2 0 2 0 and B4-2 0 2 1 in the statement of expenditure in this section) and which are not being reused under the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 7 Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Community aid to third countries

6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa

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Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa.

In accordance with Article 27(2)(a) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under article B7-3 2 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 1 8 Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid

6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid

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Remarks

Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission's letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients.

6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid

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Remarks

Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission's letters to recipients setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients.

6 1 9 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies

6 1 9 0 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies which is not to be reused

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Remarks

Other repayments of expenditure incurred on behalf of other parties which cannot be reused under Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies under Council Decision 94/179/Euratom

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Remarks

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under articles B7-5 0 0 and B7-5 2 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 6 2 - REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT

6 2 0 Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the EAEC Treaty)

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 6(b) thereof.

Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes, which is not reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

6 2 1 Revenue from services rendered against payment to Member States, persons or undertakings (Article 6 (c) of the EAEC Treaty)

6 2 1 0 Payments by certain national bodies in respect of staff placed at their disposal

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6 2 2 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment

6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the HFR to be used to provide additional appropriations

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Articles 92(1)(e) and 96(1) thereof.

Revenue resulting from the operation of the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Payments by outside bodies, in particular Germany and the Netherlands, to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of the high-flux reactor by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1, B6-4 4 1 and B6-4 4 3.

Completion of earlier programmes

The revenue is provided by Germany and the Netherlands (50 % each).

6 2 2 2 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to cover appropriations entered in the statement of expenditure

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 92(1)(e) thereof.

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment.

These appropriations will also be used for repayments under the advance fund of the 1988 to 1991 joint programme.

6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional appropriations

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 92(1)(e) and Article 96(1) thereof.

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment.

In accordance with Article 4a(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1 and B6-4 3 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section amounting to the expenditure under each contract with an outside body.

In particular, revenue from the supply and certification of samples (CRM) as part of the activities of the Central Bureau of Reference may be used to provide additional appropriations for articles B6-1 2 1 and B6-4 3 1 to cover expenditure on infrastructure, administration and investment relating to this activity.

6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether they can be patented

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1, B6-4 3 1 and B6-4 3 2.

6 2 2 5 Miscellaneous revenue for the Joint Research Centre

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Remarks

Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with the second indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations for Titles B6-1, B6-2 and B6-3.

6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, causing supplementary appropriations

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Articles 92(1)(i) and 96(1) thereof.

Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment (outside the fourth RTD framework programme).

In accordance with Article 4a(2), second subparagraph, and Article 96(4) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for articles B6-1 1 1, B6-1 2 1, B6-2 9 3, B6-3 9 3, B6-4 1 4, B6-4 1 5 and B6-4 3 2 of the statement of expenditure in this section amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission.

6 2 3 Revenue from services provided by the Directorate-General for Science, Research and Development to outside bodies against payment

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Remarks

Revenue from contracts for services provided for outside bodies against payment.

In accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under article B6-5 5 1 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

6 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether they can be patented (indirect action)

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

CHAPTER 6 3 - CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3).

This article is intended to cover contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial participation in certain Community activities in accordance with Article 82 and Protocols 31 and 32 of the Agreement.

The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in Annex III to Part B of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Appropriations will be made available matching the contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States are paid to the Commission in accordance with Articles 1 to 3 of Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

Appropriations will be made available matching the contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States booked to this article, which constitute "earmarked revenue" in accordance with Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

TITLE 7

INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES

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CHAPTER 7 0 - INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS

7 0 0 Interest on late payments

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 33(4) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments

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Remarks

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962: First Regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as amended and supplemented by Regulations:

- No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

- No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

- (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49).

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 49 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1865/90 of 2 July 1990 concerning interest on account of late payment to be charged in the event of late repayment of assistance from the Structural Funds (OJ L 170, 3.7.1990, p. 35).

CHAPTER 7 1 - FINES

7 1 0 Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties

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Remarks

Council Regulation No 11 of 27 June 1960 concerning the abolition of discrimination in transport rates and conditions, in implementation of Article 79(3) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (OJ 52, 16.8.1960, p. 1121/60), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3626/84 (OJ L 335, 22.12.1984, p. 4), and in particular Articles 17 and 18 thereof.

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962: First Regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86 of the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as amended and supplemented by Regulations:

- No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

- No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

- (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49),

and in particular Articles 15 and 16 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1017/68 of 19 July 1968 applying rules of competition to transport by road, rail and inland waterway (OJ L 175, 23.7.1968, p. 1), and in particular Articles 22 and 23 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

7 1 1 Collection of fines imposed for fraud and irregularities which are damaging to the European Community's financial interests

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 21 November 1995, adopting an action programme for Community customs (Customs 2000) (OJ C 23, 27.1.1996, p. 7).

7 1 2 Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment by the Court of Justice on its failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 171(2) thereof, introduced by the Treaty on European Union (Article G, point 51).

TITLE 8

BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS

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CHAPTER 8 0 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES

8 0 0 European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance of payments support

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 0 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 0 0, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 0 1 European Community guarantee for Euratom loans raised

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 0 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 0 1, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 0 2 European Community guarantee for loans raised to promote investment in the Community (new Community instrument)

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 0 2 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 0 2 provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

CHAPTER 8 1 - LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION

8 1 0 Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation with Mediterranean third countries

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans granted from the appropriations in Chapters B7-4 0 and B7-4 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section to Mediterranean third countries.

The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans which may still be disbursed during the preceding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and risk capital is charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in six-monthly instalments and interest on risk capital generally in annual instalments.

8 1 1 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted by the Commission to improve housing for migrant workers

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Remarks

The loans granted to migrant workers forming part of the appropriation under Item B3-4 1 1 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

8 1 2 Capital repayments and interest in respect of building loans granted by the Commission to officials of Community institutions

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Remarks

The building loans granted to officials yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

8 1 3 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B7-8 7 2 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Article B7-8 7 2 under the European Community Investment Partners operation.

8 1 4 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted to the countries most affected by the Gulf crisis

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B7-7 0 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 8 2 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

8 2 0 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to third countries of the Mediterranean basin

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 1 0 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 0, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 2 1 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to third countries of central and eastern Europe

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 1 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 1, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 2 3 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Mongolia

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 1 3 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 3, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 2 5 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the countries of the western Balkans

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Remarks

Former Article 8 2 0 (in part)

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 1 5 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 5 of the statement of expenditure of Section III "Commission" provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 2 6 European Community guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 1 6 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 1 6 provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

CHAPTER 8 3 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

8 3 0 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in the Mediterranean region

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 2 0 of the statement of expenditure of this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 0, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 3 1 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries in central and eastern Europe and the western region of the Balkans

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 2 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 1 provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 3 2 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to other third countries

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 2 2 of the statement of expenditure of this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 2, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

8 3 4 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to South Africa

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Remarks

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article B0-2 2 4 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article B0-2 2 4, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

A summary of borrowing and lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to Part B.

CHAPTER 8 4 - REVENUE RESULTING FROM OPERATION OF THE GUARANTEE FUND

8 4 1 Repayment of the Guarantee Fund surplus

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2335/95 of 18 September 1995 amending the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, with regard to the special provisions applicable to research and technological development appropriations (OJ L 240, 7.10.1995, p. 12).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC, Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 18 March 1998, amending Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ C 32, 6.2.1998, p. 12).

This article is intended to receive any surplus in the Guarantee Fund once the target amount has been achieved, in accordance with Article 14 of the Decision 94/729/EC concerning budgetary discipline and Article 3 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94, establishing a Guarantee Fund.

CHAPTER 8 5 - REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES

8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund

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Remarks

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994, on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue

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Remarks

Revenue accruing from general operations.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

Part A

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General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

Part B

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PART A

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROPRIATIONS

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE A-1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER A-1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

A-1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

A-1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 2 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 0 1 Residence allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the residence allowances of Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 0 2 Family allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 3 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the family allowances of:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance,

of Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the representation allowances of Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the institution's contributions towards insurance against accidents and occupational diseases,

- the institution's contributions towards sickness insurance,

- birth grants,

- in the event of the death of a Member of the Commission:

- the deceased's full remuneration until the end of the third month following that in which death occurred,

- the costs of transporting the body to the deceased's place of origin.

A-1 0 2 Temporary allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- transitional allowances,

- family allowances,

of Members of the Commission after termination of service.

A-1 0 3 Pensions

A-1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 8, 9 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of former Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 10 and 18 thereof.

This item will accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover the invalidity pensions of former Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 3 2 Survivors' pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 15 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the survivors' pensions of widows and/or orphans of former Members of the Commission.

A-1 0 4 Mission expenses, travel and other incidental expenses

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission.

Refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Community institutions or bodies and for third parties will be available for reuse.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 40 000.

A-1 0 5 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service

Remarks

The appropriations entered under this article are intended to cover expenses due to Members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

A-1 0 5 0 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 7 of Annex VII thereto (application by analogy).

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses due to Members of the Commission (including their families) on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

A-1 0 5 1 Installation and resettlement allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances due to Members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

A-1 0 5 2 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses due to Members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

A-1 0 9 Adjustments to emoluments

A-1 0 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Article 4a thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of weightings applied to the emoluments, transitional allowances, retirement pensions, invalidity pensions and survivors' pensions of Members and former Members of the Commission and other persons entitled to such payments.

It also covers the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment.

A-1 0 9 1 Adjustments to remunerations, transitional allowances and pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 2, 3 and 4a thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

It is intended to cover any adjustments to remunerations, transitional allowances and pensions approved by the Council during the financial year.

CHAPTER A-1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

1. Permanent and temporary posts - Operation

Breakdown by Directorate-General or Service

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2. External staff

Auxiliary staff (Item A-7 0 0 0), temporary staff (Item A-7 0 0 1), administrative technical assistance to support different activities (Item A-7 0 0 2) and national and international civil servants and private sector staff tempoarily engaged by the Institution (Item A-7 0 0 3)

Breakdown by Directorate-General or Service

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A-1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

A-1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plans, with the exception of staff serving in third countries.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Five additional posts should be made available to the Food and Veterinary Office, to be used for the recruitment of veterinary inspectors.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 30 930 000.

A-1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance,

of officials and temporary staff.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

A-1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expatriation and foreign residence allowances of officials and temporary staff, with the exception of staff serving in third countries.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 0 3 Fixed allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed allowances of officials and temporary staff in category C employed as copy typists, shorthand typists, telex operators, varitypists, executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 1 Other staff

A-1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the institution's social security contributions for, local staff employed in the representation offices in the Community.

A-1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of special advisers, their mission expenses and the institution's accident insurance contributions.

A-1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational diseases, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

A-1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's sickness insurance contributions.

It also covers payments in the form of supplementary reimbursements of sickness expenses to former deportees and members of the resistance who were interned.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational diseases

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof and Article 15 of Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the institution's contribution to insurance against accidents and occupational diseases,

- supplementary expenditure incurred pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover unemployment insurance for temporary staff.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 3 3 Establishment or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments by the institution to constitute or maintain pension rights for temporary staff in their country of origin.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

A-1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff:

- birth grants,

- in the event of death:

- the deceased's full remuneration until the end of the third month following that in which death occurred,

- the costs of transporting the body to the deceased's place of origin.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 1 Annual travel costs from the place of employment to the place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the lump-sum payment of travel costs of officials and temporary staff, their spouses and dependants from the place of employment to the place of origin, on the following conditions:

- once in each calendar year if the distance by rail is more than 50 but less than 725 kilometres,

- twice in each calendar year if the distance by rail is 725 kilometres or more.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 2 Rent and transport allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII thereto.

Council Regulations No 6/66/Euratom and No 121/66/EEC of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulations No 7/66/Euratom and No 122/66/EEC of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2751/66).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- rent allowances for officials employed in places where the problem of accommodation is recognised as being particularly difficult,

- transport allowances for officials employed in places where transport is recognised as being particularly difficult and costly because of the distance between the place of residence and the place of work.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 14 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover a flat-rate allowance for officials who, by reason of their duties, regularly incur entertainment expenses and, in special cases, part of the cost of accommodation.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the travel allowance not exceeding BEF 3 000 for officials in grades other than A 1 and A 2 whose duties frequently require them to make journeys for which they are authorised to use their own car.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers or administrators of imprest accounts.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 7 Allowances for shiftwork or standby duty at the official's place of work and/or at home

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 56a and 56b thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shiftwork or standby duty at the official's place of work or at home.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

- allowances in the event of dismissal of a probationary official for obvious inadequacy,

- allowances in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary staff member,

- reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials working in offices and delegations in the Community.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

A-1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 7 000.

A-1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover temporary daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 9 Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff

A-1 1 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof and Article 17(3) of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff.

It also covers the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-1 1 9 1 Adjustments to remunerations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

It is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

CHAPTER A-1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS LINKED TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE

A-1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

A-1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service in accordance with Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances for officials:

- assigned non-active status following a reduction in the number of posts in the institution,

- holding a post in grade A 1 or A 2 withdrawn in the interests of the service.

A-1 2 1 4 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated - (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1679/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1679/85 of 19 June 1985 introducing special and temporary measures to terminate the service of certain officials in the scientific and technical services of the European Communities (OJ L 162, 21.6.1985, p. 1), and in particular Article 3 thereof.

A-1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated - (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

A-1 2 1 6 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated - (Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87 of 23 July 1987 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities (OJ L 209, 31.7.1987, p. 1).

A-1 2 1 7 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated - (Regulation (EEC) No 1857/89)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1857/89 of 21 June 1989 introducing special and temporary measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities (OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 2).

A-1 2 3 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners and recipients of allowances for assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

It also covers supplementary payments for reimbursement of medical expenses for former deportees or members of the Resistance who were interned.

A-1 2 9 Adjustments to various allowances

A-1 2 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions and allowances in the event of assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service or dismissal.

A-1 2 9 1 Adjustments to various allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

It is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to allowances approved by the Council during the financial year.

CHAPTER A-1 4 - MEDICAL SERVICE AND PROTECTION OF STAFF EXPOSED TO RADIATION

A-1 4 1 Medical service

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof (check on sickness absences and preventive medical examination) and Article 8 of Annex II thereto (Invalidity Committee).

Apart from doctors' fees, the appropriations under this article are intended to cover the cost of check-ups (special examinations, analyses, etc.), consumables (dressings, medicines, etc.), special equipment and fittings and the administrative costs of the Invalidity Committee.

They also cover the cost of pre-recruitment medical examinations for assistants at the child-minding centres.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

A-1 4 1 0 Medical service

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Remarks

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

A-1 4 1 1 Purchase of medical equipment

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A-1 4 2 Health checks for staff exposed to radiation

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Chapter III thereof.

National legislation on basic standards.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of health checks for staff exposed to radiation and the mission expenses of inspectors who have to visit a control centre.

CHAPTER A-1 5 - EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS AND EXPERTS

A-1 5 2 Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors

A-1 5 2 1 Institution officials temporarily assigned to national civil services, to international organisations or to public or private institutions or undertakings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 38 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Community officials to pay the allowances and reimburse the expenditure to which secondment entitles them. It is also intended to cover costs relating to special training schemes with authorities and bodies in the Member States and non-member countries.

CHAPTER A-1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

A-1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

A-1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

Commission Decision of 19 September 1979.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the Commission's obligations in respect of entertainment and representation.

This expenditure may be incurred individually by the Members of the Commission in the fulfilment of their duties and as part of the institution's activities.

CHAPTER A-1 9 - PENSIONS AND SEVERANCE GRANTS

A-1 9 0 Pensions and severance grants

A-1 9 0 0 Retirement pensions

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 77 thereof and Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations.

It also covers payments (pension bonus) to former deportees or members of the resistance who were interned.

A-1 9 0 1 Invalidity pensions

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 78 thereof and Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the invalidity pensions of officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities, including those paid from the research and technological development appropriations.

It also covers payments (pension bonus) to former deportees or members of the resistance who were interned.

A-1 9 0 2 Survivors' pensions

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 79 and 80 thereof and Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the survivors' pensions of former officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations.

It also covers payments (pension bonus) to survivors of former deportees or members of the resistance who were interned.

A-1 9 0 3 Severance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 and 12 of Annex VIII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 39 thereof.

A-1 9 0 4 Budgetisation of pension entitlements during the financial year

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Remarks

Articles 77 and 83 and Annex VIII to the Regulations applicable to officials and other servants of the European Communities.

Proposal for a Regulation submitted by the Commission on..., establishing a pension fund (retirement pensions) for officials of the bodies of the European Union (COM(1999)...).

This item is intended to cover the actuarially calculated capital value of future pension payments to officials arising within the financial year (in addition to those existing from previous financial years).

It will be used to constitute a pension fund.

A-1 9 2 Catch-up payments to the pension fund for arrear liabilities

A-1 9 2 0 Catch-up payments to the pension fund for arrear liabilities

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Remarks

Articles 77 and 83 and Annex VIII to the Regulations applicable to officials and other servants of the European Communities.

Proposal for a Regulation submitted by the Commission on..., establishing a pension fund (retirement pensions) for officials of the bodies of the European Union (COM(1999)...).

This item is to cover the annual deficit of the pension system, originating in the obligation to meet arrear liabilities.

It may also include contributions to a reserve aimed at catching up arrears beyond the annual obligations.

A-1 9 3 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners.

It also covers supplementary payments for reimbursement of medical expenses for former deportees or members of the resistance who were interned.

A-1 9 6 Social assistance for recipients of a Community pension or their surviving dependants

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover specific payments to persons receiving a Community pension or their surviving dependants who are in particularly difficult circumstances.

A-1 9 9 Adjustments to pensions and various allowances

A-1 9 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions.

A-1 9 9 1 Adjustments to pensions

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

It is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to pensions approved by the Council during the financial year.

TITLE A-2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community's administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in this title in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1). The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 557 000.

CHAPTER A-2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

A-2 0 0 Rent and ground rent

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This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of rent and ground rent relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 380 000.

A-2 0 1 Insurance

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This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution.

It also covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating charges.

It also covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 38 000.

A-2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

A-2 0 3 0 Cleaning and maintenance

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This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance costs, calculated from current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 41 000.

A-2 0 3 1 Treatment of waste

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 0 4 Fitting out of premises

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This appropriation is intended to cover the fitting out of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures.

It also covers the cost of the necessary equipment.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

A-2 0 5 Security of buildings and persons

A-2 0 5 0 Security and surveillance of buildings

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

A-2 0 5 1 Health and safety at work

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

A-2 0 6 Acquisition of immovable property

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This article will accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover the costs of purchase or rental with purchase option for buildings.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 0 7 Construction of buildings

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This article is intended to accommodate a possible appropriation for the construction of buildings.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 0 8 Expenditure preliminary to the construction of buildings or to the acquisition or rental of immovable property

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 0 9 Other expenditure on buildings

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on buildings not specifically provided for in the other articles of Chapter A-2 0, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection, etc.).

It also covers technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6,

- property situated outside the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

CHAPTER A-2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

A-2 2 0 Technical equipment and installations

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- the initial installation,

- the renewal,

- the maintenance and repair,

- the hire,

of equipment, in particular publishing facilities and equipment for reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media); audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities); kitchen fittings and small restaurant equipment; various tools for building-maintenance shops.

It also covers installations and equipment for officials with disabilities.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 9 000.

A-2 2 1 Purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

- the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

- supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

- fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

- the hire of furniture,

- furniture maintenance and repair costs.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 25 000.

A-2 2 3 Purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- new purchases of vehicles,

- the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

- the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

- the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.).

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 125 000.

A-2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

A-2 2 5 0 Library stocks, purchase and preservation of books

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, the updating of existing volumes and the purchase of electronic identification equipment required by Commission departments.

It also covers the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

A-2 2 5 1 Staff information

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to staff information, and in particular the Commission en direct (paper and electronic versions) and the Europa-Plus site (intranet).

A-2 2 5 5 Subscriptions and purchase of information media

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, press agency bulletins and various other specialised publications,

- the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external data bases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROM, etc.),

- the training and support required for accessing this information,

- copyright fees.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

A-2 2 5 8 Documentary databases

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This appropiation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the Commission's internal databases on the progress of procedures and official documents, in particular that relating to:

- drawing up, carrying out methodical analysis of and inputting texts and procedures,

- developing and maintaining an integrated system,

- disseminating the information via various electronic media.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

CHAPTER A-2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A-2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the reproduction rooms and of some printing done outside.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 375 000.

A-2 3 2 Financial charges

A-2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure).

A-2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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This item is intended to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover any possible cash differences, loss or depreciation in value of funds and securities, within the limits of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1)..

It is also intended to accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover losses resulting from the liquidation or cessation of activities of a bank with which the Commission has accounts for the purposes of imprests.

A-2 3 3 Legal expenses

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This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Commission.

It also covers costs awarded against the Commission by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 50 000.

A-2 3 4 Damages

A-2 3 4 0 Damages

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This appropriation is intended to cover damages and the cost of settling claims against the Commission (civil liability).

A-2 3 4 1 Compensation

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This item is intended to accommodate a possible appropriation to cover expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

A-2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

A-2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover various types of insurance (in particular civil liability and insurance against theft) and the insurance costs referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 3 5 1 Working equipment

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Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Council Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of refreshments and occasional snacks served during internal meetings.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

A-2 3 5 3 Removals and associated handling

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This appropriation is intended to cover departmental removals and regrouping and handling costs (reception, storage, placing) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

A-2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically provided for in other items in this article, such as:

- conference enrolment fees, excluding training expenses,

- subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

- the cost of medals for officials who have completed 2 0 years' service.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

CHAPTER A-2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

A-2 4 0 Postal charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission's internal mail.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Expenditure relating to the diplomatic bag between headquarters and delegations outside the Community is also entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

A-2 4 1 Telecommunications

A-2 4 1 0 Telecommunications subscriptions and charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories.

It also covers the cost of inter-building telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between locations.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 800 000.

A-2 4 1 1 Purchase and installation of equipment

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems. It also covers associated services (support, documentation, installation and moving).

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6,

- offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Chapter A-4 2.

CHAPTER A-2 5 - OTHER EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

A-2 5 2 European Coal and Steel Community committees and commissions

A-2 5 2 0 European Coal and Steel Community Consultative Committee

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Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 18 thereof.

Treaty establishing a single Council and a single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Article 20 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of experts and the cost of organising meetings of the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community and entertainment and representation costs incurred by the chairman of the Consultative Committee in the course of his duties.

A-2 5 3 Bodies specialising in industrial safety

A-2 5 3 0 Mines Safety and Health Commission

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Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 9 and 10 May 1957 concerning the terms of reference and the Rules of Procedure of the Mines Safety Commission (OJ 28, 31.8.1957, p. 487/57).

Council Decision 74/326/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all mineral-extracting industries (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 18).

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of members and experts, expenses related to the organisation of meetings, the expenses incurred on practical tests in respect of rescue apparatus and safety equipment, and the cost of safety campaigns.

A-2 5 3 1 Advisory Committee on safety, hygiene and health protection at work

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Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on safety, hygiene and health protection at work (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15).

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of members and experts, expenses related to the organisation of meetings, and expenses in respect of practical tests of equipment within the purview of this committee.

A-2 5 5 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings for specific purposes

Remarks

The appropriations entered under this article cover all expenditure connected with the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses, etc., with the exception of any expenditure which can be covered by the existing infrastructure when these conferences are held at one of the seats of the Communities or at an external office.

A-2 5 5 2 Conferences, congresses and meetings in connection with the European Coal and Steel Community

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This item is intended to accommodate a possible appropriation to cover the costs of the various conferences, congresses and meetings held on topics within the province of the European Coal and Steel Community.

A-2 5 5 3 Conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the institution for inspectors and fund administrators in the Member States

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to conferences, seminars, meetings, training courses and practical in-house training for officials of the Member States who manage or monitor operations financed by the Community funds or operations to collect revenue that constitutes Community own resources or cooperate in the Community statistics system.

It is also intended to cover expenditure of the same type for officials from the countries of central and eastern Europe managing or monitoring operations financed under Community programmes.

Also charged to this item is expenditure on training non-member country officials who carry out management or control duties with a direct bearing on protecting the Community's financial interests.

A-2 5 6 Cost of preliminary consultation meetings with trade union representatives

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on preliminary consultation meetings between European trade union representatives with a view to helping them form their opinions and harmonise their positions regarding the development of Community policies.

TITLE A-3

EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER A-3 0 - COMMUNITY SUBSIDIES

Remarks

Subsidies granted under Chapter A-3 0 are intended to finance institutions of European interest and to contribute to the financing of organisations or projects advancing the idea of the European civil society, while respecting the following criteria:

- promotion of European integration,

- development of networks throughout Europe,

- encouragement of partnerships with organisations in the public and private sector,

- ability to attract co-financing from external sources,

- budget transparency and annual accountability.

A report on these subsidies is presented to the budgetary authority before 30 May each year.

This report will also seek to determine the legal nature of the EU's financial support and the counterpart funding by the beneficiary.

A-3 0 0 Euratom subsidy for operation of the Supply Agency

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Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 52 to 54 thereof.

Statute of the Euratom Supply Agency, and in particular Article VI thereof.

At its 23rd session on 1 and 2 February 1960, the Euratom Council proposed unanimously that the Commission postpone not only the levying of the charge (intended to cover the operating expenditure of the Euratom Supply Agency) but also the actual introduction of the said charge. Since then a subsidy has been included in the budget to balance the revenue side against the Agency expenditure figures shown in the statement of estimates.

A-3 0 1 Institutions of European interest

A-3 0 1 0 College of Europe, Bruges

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's financial contribution to the College of Europe, Bruges.

A-3 0 1 1 European University Institute, Florence

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Convention setting up a European University Institute (OJ C 29, 9.2.1976, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(2) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 1).

Commission Decision 359/83/ECSC of 8 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Coal and Steel Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 14).

Contract between the Commission and the European University Institute, Florence, signed on 17 December 1984.

Resolution of the Council and the Ministers of Culture meeting within the Council of 14 November 1991 on arrangements concerning archives (OJ C 314, 5.12.1991, p. 2).

Council conclusions of 17 June 1994 concerning greater cooperation in the field of archives (OJ C 235, 23.8.1994, p. 3).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the cost of equipment and the academic running of the European University Institute in Florence and the financing of a European library,

- the financial contribution to the running of the Robert Schuman interdisciplinary research centre, the European Forum and certain research projects being conducted at the European University Institute, Florence,

- the financing of a number of Jean Monnet scholarships, a Jean Monnet Chair and a Summer Academy on European Law and the Protection of Human Rights,

- the cost of receiving researchers preparing theses relating to the progress made towards European Union.

It also covers expenditure relating to the management (staff and operating costs) by the European University Institute of the historical archives and the acquisition of documents of historical interest belonging to individuals or public or private organisations.

A-3 0 1 2 European Law Academy (Trier)

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Community subsidy to the European Law Academy.

It may also cover the cost of interpreting and translation out of and into languages other than German, English and French.

A-3 0 1 3 European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's financial contribution to the Maastricht European Institute.

A-3 0 1 4 European master's courses in human rights and democratisation

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This appropriation is intended to finance the European master's courses in human rights and democratisation.

EUR 1 200 000 is allocated to the organisation of this initiative.

EUR 300 000 is allocated to helping graduates of these courses acquire practical experience, for a period not exceeding twelve months, in the relevant services of the European institutions.

EUR 500 000 is allocated to launching other initiatives of this nature in third countries.

A-3 0 1 5 European Bureau for lesser-used languages and Mercator

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This appropriation is intended to cover support for the European Bureau for lesser-used languages.

The Bureau will undertake to set up an information agency to provide information to the European public on its achievements and on what the various Community bodies are doing to support minority languages and cultures.

This appropriation also covers support for the Mercator network made up of three centres specialised in education, media and legislation.

A-3 0 2 Community participation in the financing of organisations advancing the idea of the European civil society

Remarks

The appropriations for the items in this article are intended for organisations and projects receiving co-financing of at least 20 % of their budget from sources other than the budget of the European Union (both Parts A and B).

The Commission will assess the degree of co-financing of each organisation and project, before making a decision on any European Union financing.

The beneficiary bodies must make their application before 31 March. The Commission must notify its approval and grant the first instalment of the subsidy within three months from the date of the application. The balance will be paid no later than six months after notification of agreement. The part of the subsidy which is not entirely taken up by the beneficiary body may under no circumstances be clawed back by way of a deduction from subsequent subsidies.

These principles are incorporated into the vade-mecum on subsidies. The Commission will submit a report before the end of the 2000 financial year defining the means of extending them to cover all budget subsidies (Parts A and B).

An annual report and the accounts supplied by the beneficiaries will be made available to the budgetary authority and to the Court of Auditors, which will examine them in accordance with their powers under the Treaty. It must also contain the precise dates and amounts of the payments made by the Commission and the state of implementation of the body's budget estimates.

A-3 0 2 0 "Our Europe" Association

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This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the "Our Europe" Association and expenditure on its programme of European activities.

A-3 0 2 1 Grants to organisations advancing the idea of Europe

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This appropriation is intended in particular to cover expenditure on the activities and operation of organizations actively working for European integration.This appropriation is intended in particular to cover expenditure on the activities and operation of organizations actively working for European integration.

- EUR 300 000 is earmarked for a grant to the International Secretariat of the European Movement,

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the International Secretariat of the Union of European Federalists,

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Council of European Municipalities and Regions,

- EUR 200 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Citizens' Action Service (ECAS),

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Centre for European Studies in Strasbourg,

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the College of Europe in Hamburg,

- EUR 175 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Global Legislators Organization for a Balanced Environment (Globe),

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Council of Artists,

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Forum for the Arts and Heritage,

- EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Informal European Theatre Meeting,

- EUR 80 000 is earmarked for a grant to Europa Nostra,

- EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Congress of European Writers,

- EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Union Net Art,

- EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Pegasus Foundation.

It also covers grants to public-law and non-profit-making European organisations involved in advancing and raising awareness of the European ideal, particularly those seeking to establish transnational networks in order to increase their impact at European LEVEL.

A-3 0 2 2 Study and research centres

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure by European study and research centres.

It also covers support for non-governmental teachers' organisations which are working to bring together teaching bodies in the European Union.

A-3 0 2 3 European Union Youth Forum

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the European Union Youth Forum:

- administrative costs of the secretariat (staff, rental of offices and meeting rooms, miscellaneous costs),

- travel, subsistence and incidental costs of delegates to the meetings of the Forum,

- costs associated with the meetings if not covered by the existing services and facilities available to the secretariat,

- costs associated with promoting the European Youth Forum.

A-3 0 2 4 Associations and federations of European interest

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of European activities and projects carried out by associations and federations of European citizens. It may not be used to cover the operating costs of beneficiary organisations.

It is intended in particular to support activities connected with reflection at European LEVEL on the ethical and spiritual values and foundations of European integration.

A-3 0 2 5 Journalists in Europe

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's financial contribution to the Journalists in Europe association.

A-3 0 2 6 Committees of European Experts (think-tank)

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This appropriation is earmarked for committees of experts making a direct contribution to research into European integration policy. It is allocated as follows:

- EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Trans-European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA),

- EUR 125 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Centre for European Political Studies (CEPS),

- EUR 125 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Policy Centre (EPC).

A-3 0 2 7 International Centre for European Training

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This appropriation is intended to cover a financial contribution to the training, publication and research programme on European integration launched by the International Centre for European Training.

A-3 0 2 8 European Union Analysis and Evaluation Centre/Conflict Prevention Network

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This appropriation is intended to finance a project to create a European Union Analysis and Evaluation Centre/Conflict Prevention Network (CPN) in order to prepare for decision-making relating to common foreign and security policy (CFSP) in accordance with the provisions of the European Parliament's resolution of 14 June 1995 (OJ C 166, 3.7.1995, p. 59).

A-3 0 2 9 Support for international non-governmental youth organisations

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This appropriation is intended to cover grants to international non-governmental youth organisations working in a European context.

A-3 0 3 Community participation in the financing of organisations advancing the idea of the European civil society

Remarks

The appropriations for the items in this article are intended for organisations and projects receiving co-financing of at least 20 % of their budget from sources other than the budget of the European Union (both Parts A and B).

The Commission will assess the degree of co-financing of each organisation and project, before making a decision on any European Union financing.

The beneficiary bodies must make their application before 31 March. The Commission must notify its approval and grant the first instalment of the subsidy within three months from the date of the application. The balance will be paid no later than six months after notification of agreement. The part of the subsidy which is not entirely taken up by the beneficiary body may under no circumstances be clawed back by way of a deduction from subsequent subsidies.

These principles are incorporated into the vade-mecum on subsidies. The Commission will submit a report before the end of the 2000 financial year defining the means of extending them to cover all budget subsidies (Parts A and B).

An annual report and the accounts supplied by the beneficiaries will be made available to the budgetary authority and to the Court of Auditors, which will examine them in accordance with their powers under the Treaty. It must also contain the precise dates and amounts of the payments made by the Commission and the state of implementation of the body's budget estimates.

A-3 0 3 0 European Council on Refugees and Exiles

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Community subsidy for the European Council on Refugees and Exiles. Measures must be taken on behalf of refugees and fresh political initiatives must be developed.

Comprehensive information on and an assessment of the refugee situation throughout Europe and the asylum policy of the Member States is urgently required.

A-3 0 3 1 European Institute for Asian Studies

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This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's contribution to the operating costs of the European Institute for Asian Studies and the organisation of conferences, seminars and other activities of interest to the Community.

A-3 0 3 2 Europe-Latin America Institute (IRELA)

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This appropriation is intended for a possible appropriation to cover the grant required for the operation of the Europe-Latin America Institute and the Institute's joint programmes with the Latin American Parliament.

A-3 0 3 3 North-South European Centre for Interdependence and Global Solidarity

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This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of aid for the North-South European Centre for Interdependence and Global Solidarity (Lisbon) for conferences, seminars and exhibitions on European development cooperation policy.

A-3 0 3 4 Latin-American Centre for Relations with Europe (Celare)

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This appropriation is intended to cover part of the expenditure generated by the operation of the Latin-American Centre for Relations with Europe (Celare) and the subsidising of its activities.

A-3 0 3 5 Preservation of Nazi concentration camp sites as historical memorials

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European Parliament resolution of 11 February 1993 on European and international protection for Nazi concentration camps as historical memorials (OJ C 72, 15.3.1993, p. 118).

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Union's contribution to the preservation of the main sites and archives associated with the deportations, symbolised by the memorials which have been raised on the sites of the former camps.

A-3 0 3 6 Support for the Jean Monnet House

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This appropriation is intended to cover the activities and programmes organised by the Jean Monnet House.

A-3 0 3 7 European Women's Lobby

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This appropriation is intended to enable the European Women's Lobby to operate.

Like the Youth Forum, the European Women's Lobby has become an essential adjunct to Community measures in support of women.

It is also intended to cover the development of the ideas contained in the Action Platform at European LEVEL, drawn up by the Commission and the non-governmental organisations during the non-governmental organisations forum in Beijing.

A-3 0 3 8 Other general grants

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This appropriation is intended to cover various specific grants not related to the other items in this chapter.

A-3 0 3 9 Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Cooperation

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This appropriation is intended to cover the operation of the Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Cooperation Research Institute as well as other initiatives or actions which contribute towards cultural and academic exchanges between the two regions.

A-3 0 4 Community participation in the financing of organisations advancing the idea of the European civil society

Remarks

The appropriations for the items in this article are intended for organisations and projects receiving co-financing of at least 20 % of their budget from sources other than the budget of the European Union (both Parts A and B).

The Commission will assess the degree of co-financing of each organisation and project, before making a decision on any European Union financing.

The beneficiary bodies must make their application before 31 March. The Commission must notify its approval and grant the first instalment of the subsidy within three months from the date of the application. The balance will be paid no later than six months after notification of agreement. The part of the subsidy which is not entirely taken up by the beneficiary body may under no circumstances be clawed back by way of a deduction from subsequent subsidies.

These principles are incorporated into the vade-mecum on subsidies. The Commission will submit a report before the end of the 2000 financial year defining the means of extending them to cover all budget subsidies (Parts A and B).

An annual report and the accounts supplied by the beneficiaries will be made available to the budgetary authority and to the Court of Auditors, which will examine them in accordance with their powers under the Treaty. It must also contain the precise dates and amounts of the payments made by the Commission and the state of implementation of the body's budget estimates.

A-3 0 4 0 European Union Migrants' Forum

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This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs and work programme of the European Union Migrants' Forum.

A-3 0 4 1 European Centre for Research and Action on Racism and Antisemitism (ECRA)

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This appropriation will be used to co-finance the activities of the Centre, which is a non-profit making organisation that seeks to mobilise European society against racism and whose activities include the following: Training teachers and journalists; short films; formal and informal educational publications; seminars on minorities; refugees; study days on racism in several European towns and cities; action, including appropriate legislative action, to combat racial discrimination and denial of history.

These activities take advantage of the new means of communication.

A-3 0 4 2 Subsidy to cultural organizations advancing the idea of Europe

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This appropriation is intended to finance the costs of activities and administration of organizations which promote European culture:

- EUR 550 000 is earmarked for the European Union Youth Orchestra,

- EUR 300 000 is earmarked for the European Union Baroque Orchestra,

- EUR 250 000 is earmarked for the European Choral Academy,

- EUR 400 000 is earmarked for the European Opera Centre in Manchester,

- EUR 338 000 is earmarked for the European Union Jazz Youth Orchestra (Swinging Europe),

- EUR 325 000 is earmarked for the Yehudi Menuhin Foundation,

- EUR 150 000 is earmarked for the European Chamber Orchestra,

- EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Yuste European Academic Foundation to fund activities organized for the 500th anniversary of the birth of the emperor Charles V.

A-3 0 4 3 European Economic Policy Institute

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This item shall finance the European Economic Policy Institute.

CHAPTER A-3 2 - YOUTH, EDUCATION AND TOWNTWINNING

A-3 2 0 Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution

A-3 2 0 0 Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in practical administrative training for young graduates, training for interpreters and translators to facilitate recruitment and short training visits for civil servants of the Member States. This expenditure includes trainees' social security allowances and contributions, travel expenses at the beginning and end of the course, travel expenses for travel connected with the training programme and reception or meal and documentation costs.

The Commission must ensure that the selection of trainees is based on objective, transparent criteria and reflects a geographical balance.

A-3 2 0 1 Subsidy for organising traineeships for young diplomats from central and eastern European countries

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This budget line can be used to support the organisation of traineeships for young diplomats by recognised political institutions within the EU or political institutions in the acceding countries which can prove at least five years' experience in the field of political education and an established partnership with a recognised European political institution, or for cooperation between both.

This appropriation is intended to cover a contribution to the training of diplomats from central and eastern European countries in European affairs, primarily with the assistance of diplomatic training institutes which already provide similar training in the European Union.

A-3 2 1 Town-twinning schemes in the European Union

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This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of town-twinning schemes in the Union.

Part of this funding is intended to encourage twinning between towns in the European Union and the countries of central and eastern Europe and also to encourage links between the Union's peripheral, mountain and island regions, account being taken also of the necessary geographical balance.

A-3 2 7 European Schools

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Statute of the European School of 12 April 1957.

Protocol of 13 April 1962 setting up the European Schools and Additional Protocol of 15 December 1975.

Financial Regulation adopted by the Board of Governors of the European Schools on 18 October 1988.

Council Decision 94/557/EC, Euratom of 17 June 1994 authorising the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community to sign and conclude the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 1).

Commission Decision 94/558/ECSC of 17 June 1994 on the conclusion of the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 15).

A-3 2 7 0 Remunerations and social security contributions

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This appropriation is intended to cover Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European Schools.

A-3 2 7 1 Other allowances

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This appropriation is intended to cover Chapter 4 of the budget of the European Schools.

A-3 2 7 2 Operating expenditure: buildings

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This appropriation is intended to cover Article 20 of the budget of the European Schools.

A-3 2 7 3 Operating expenditure and equipment for schools

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This appropriation is intended to cover Chapters 2 (except Article 20), 3 and 7 of the budget of the European Schools.

An amount of EUR 500 000 shall be used to upgrade the classroom furniture, computer equipment and teaching materials (including for geography and history) at the European Schools.

CHAPTER A-3 4 - PUBLISHING

A-3 4 0 Official Journal

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 254 thereof.

Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used in the European Economic Community (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385/58), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Decision of 15 September 1958 creating the Official Journal of the European Communities(OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 390/58), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on publication, in whatever form, including computerised distribution methods such as the Internet, of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000 000.

A-3 4 1 Publications

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on issuing the publications provided for in the Treaties or in Council Regulations, and other institutional or reference publications.

Publishing costs cover preparation and drafting (including authors' contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts), printing, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of such documents, the cost of publishing them via various media and data purchase costs.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 200 000.

A-3 4 1 1 Priority publications programme

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure connected with issuing publications on matters of major topical importance relating to Commission activities and the work of the European Union, selected under the priority publications programme. The publications may be targeted at the public, opinion-leaders and national government departments.

Publication costs cover preparation and drafting (including authors' contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts), printing, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of such documents, the cost of publishing them via various media and data purchase costs.

A-3 4 2 Office for Official Publications

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Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19), and in particular Articles 5 and 7 thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 133 thereof.

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the Office for Official Publications set out in detail in Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section.

On the basis of the Office's cost-accounting forecasts, the cost of the services it will render to each institution is estimated as follows:

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Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 14 749 500.

A-3 4 3 Codification and consolidation of Community law

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of consolidation, codification and publication, in whatever form and in all the official languages of the Community, of Community legislation.

CHAPTER A-3 5 - MONITORING, SURVEYS AND METHODS OF ANALYSIS IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMICS, TRADE AND INDUSTRY, AND OTHER SECTORS

A-3 5 0 Economic information and administration of economic and monetary union

A-3 5 0 0 Harmonised European economic surveys and use of findings

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of carrying out or continuing the following surveys and making use of the findings:

- Decisions taken by the Commission on 15 November 1961:

- the monthly Community business survey (since 1962),

- the building industry survey (since 1963),

- the survey of capital investment (since 1966),

- the retail trade sector survey,

- the services sector survey,

- ad hoc survey on topical issues,

- Council Decision of 15 September 1970:

- the European Economic Community consumer survey (since 1972).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 15 000.

A-3 5 0 1 Economic information and administration of economic and monetary union

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of studies, analyses, evaluations, technical assistance, the purchase of databases and software and the co-financing and support of measures relating to:

- economic monitoring, analysis of the combination of measures and coordination of economic policies,

- the external aspects of economic and monetary union,

- monitoring structural reforms and improving the operation of markets in the economic and monetary union,

- coordination with financial institutions and analysis and development of financial markets,

- cooperation with economic operators and decision-makers in the above fields.

A-3 5 2 Operations relating to competition, including merger control

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Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Articles 54, 55 and 90 thereof.

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 81, 82, 86, 87 and 88 thereof.

Commission Directive 88/301/EEC of 16 May 1988 on competition in the markets in telecommunications terminal equipment (OJ L 131, 27.5.1988, p. 73).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13).

Commission Directive 90/388/EEC of 28 June 1990 on competition in the markets in telecommunications services (OJ L 192, 24.7.1990, p. 10).

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2367/90 of 25 July 1990 on the notifications, time limits and hearings provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 219, 14.8.1990, p. 5).

Council Directive 90/684/EEC of 21 December 1990 on aid to shipbuilding (OJ L 380, 31.12.1990, p. 27), as last amended by Directive 94/73/EC (OJ L 351, 31.12.1994, p. 10).

Commission Decision No 3855/91/ECSC of 27 November 1991 establishing Community rules for aid to the steel industry (OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 57).

Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3), and in particular Articles 52 to 62 and the relevant protocols on the implementation of competition rules in the area covered by the Agreement.

This appropriation is intended to finance studies of sectors and markets in the Member States and their development from the point of view of concentration and competition, and control relating to the analysis of mergers reported to the Commission in close liaison with the Member States.

CHAPTER A-3 6 - EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE (OLAF)

A-3 6 0 Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

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Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p.1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p.8), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

Commission Decision 1999/352/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 28 April 1999 establishing the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, ρ. 20), in particular Articles 4 and 6(3) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the objective of which is to combat fraud within an interinstitutional framework.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 22 000.

TITLE A-4

INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

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CHAPTER A-4 0 - MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

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The activities covered by this chapter will be carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

A-4 0 0 Joint management of freelance and staff interpreters

A-4 0 0 0 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service freelance interpreters

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This appropriation is intended, as a complement to revenue available for reuse, to cover the fees, social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance and other non-permanent interpreters convened by the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service to service meetings organised by the Commission or other institutions which cannot be serviced by Commission interpreters (officials, temporary and auxiliary staff).

This appropriation, also covers all the costs related to the recruitment of freelance interpreters and freelance interpreting for the preparation of meetings and training courses.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 17 470 000.

A-4 0 0 1 Other freelance interpreters

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This appropriation is intended to cover the fees, social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance and other non-permanent interpreters convened by the Commission to service meetings organised by itself or other institutions which cannot be serviced by Commission interpreters (officials, temporary and auxiliary staff).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 20 000.

A-4 0 0 2 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service agencies, technicians and administrators

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This appropriation is intended to cover the services of agencies, technicians and administrators used by the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service to service meetings organised by the Commission or other institutions which cannot be serviced by Commission officials, or by temporary or auxiliary staff.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 150 000.

A-4 0 0 3 Other temporary conference technicians

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This item will accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover the services of agency and other temporary conference technicians convened by the Commission to service meetings organised by itself or other institutions which cannot be serviced by Commission officials, or by temporary or auxiliary staff.

A-4 0 0 4 Other support services

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- temporary staff and staff covered by private law working in the staff restaurants, shops, workshops and storerooms in Luxembourg and at Ispra,

- temporary staff working in the after-school child-minding centres, holiday centres and open-air centres run by Commission departments,

- reproduction work which cannot be handled in-house and has to be sent out,

- computerised preparation of explanatory and supporting documents for the Commission's own requirements and for submission to the budgetary authority,

- expenditure on private-law contracts with persons replacing the regular nurses and children's nurses at the crèches.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 250 000.

A-4 0 0 5 Services rendered by European Parliament interpreters

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment made in respect of the services to the Commission provided by European Parliament interpreters (both officials and temporary staff).

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

A-4 0 0 6 Training and further training of conference interpreters

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- a financial contribution towards the programme organised within the Standing Conference of the Directors of University Translation and Interpreting Institutes (CIUTI) or in a suitably qualified higher education or postgraduate establishment for the training of conference interpreters,

- the allocation of study grants to enable interpreters to learn additional working languages,

- expenditure on language or thematic training or relating to the preparation of meetings in connection with the further training of interpreters.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 390 000.

A-4 0 1 Joint management of translators

A-4 0 1 1 Support services for the translation service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the services of freelance translators and computational linguists and typing or other work sent out by the translation service.

A-4 0 1 2 Services rendered by the Commission (medium-and long-term translation service) to the Office for Official Publications

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Agreement of 8 December 1972 between the Commission and the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities concerning the attachment to the Office of the medium and long-term translation service.

In accordance with the provisions of that Agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 1973, the Commission undertook to place at the disposal of the Office the translation staff required for the execution of all work requested by the Office to fulfil its own needs or those of the Community institutions. This work will be carried out by the translators employed in Luxembourg, as shown in the Commission's establishment plan.

When necessary, freelance translators may also be used on a temporary basis.

The number of translation staff of the medium and long-term translation service attached to the Office for Official Publications in 1997 was 18 LA and nine C.

The corresponding appropriations come under Title A-1.

A-4 0 1 3 Multilingual terminology data banks (Eurodicautom and Euramis) and translation tools

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended mainly to cover the cost of contracts for the input of data and management of the Eurodicautom data bank, the cost of developing, generating and managing Euramis, a language database, and the cost of customising, implementing and managing certain translation tools (e.g. computer-assisted translation).

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 45 000.

A-4 0 1 4 Documentation and library expenditure for the translation service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover documentation and library expenditure to meet the needs of translators, in particular:

- the purchase of works (studies, dictionaries, glossaries, encyclopaedias, yearbooks and series) and updates,

- subscriptions in general (periodicals, journals, etc.) on paper, floppy disk, CD-ROM, etc.,

- costs of preservation of works (purchase of special files, binding costs, etc.).

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

A-4 0 1 5 Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union

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Declaration of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting in Brussels on 29 October 1993 at Head of State or Government LEVEL.

Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/94 of 28 November 1994, setting up a Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (OJ L 314, 7.12.1994, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2610/95 (OJ L 268, 10.11.1995, p. 1).

The Centre's budget resources come from financial contributions from the agencies which it serves and the institutions and bodies with which it cooperates, without prejudice to other revenue.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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The Centre seeks to maintain a direct link between the work programme and the approved budget. Any modifications to the tables included in this item will be communicated beforehand to the budgetary authority.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the organisation of interinstitutional cooperation between the translation services through the Centre as stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No 2610/95 amending Regulation (EC) No 2965/94, and on organisational matters not directly linked to translation services rendered for the bodies of the European Union.

A-4 0 2 Interinstitutional competitions (miscellaneous expenditure)

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of competitions for staff recruitment on an interinstitutional basis, including:

- publication costs,

- travel and subsistence costs and accident insurance for candidates called for examinations and interviews,

- costs directly linked to the promotion and organisation of group recruitment tests (hire of rooms, furniture, machines and miscellaneous equipment, remuneration of invigilators recruited locally, fees for the preparation and correction of tests, etc.),

- pre-recruitment medical examinations.

In cases justified by operational requirements, and after consultation with the other institutions, part of this appropriation may be used by the institution itself to organise competitions of its own.

Sums received as partial reimbursement of the following costs can be reused:

- publication costs,

- costs incurred by the Commission in organising joint competitions for recruitment of officials for more than one institution of the European Communities,

- expenditure on the recruitment of officials and other servants for the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 40 000.

A-4 0 3 Professional training for staff

A-4 0 3 0 Language courses

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Staff Regulations of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising language courses.

It also covers the costs arising from the purchase of equipment and documentation required and from use of experts.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 5 000.

CHAPTER A-4 1 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE

A-4 1 0 Interinstitutional cooperation in the social sphere

A-4 1 0 0 Social contacts between staff and other welfare expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- some of the costs of the recreation centre, cultural activities, subsidies to staff clubs, the management of, and extra equipment for, sports centres, and projects to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities,

- a contribution towards the expenses incurred by members of staff for activities such as home helps, legal advice, open-air centres, courses in languages and the arts,

- the cost of reception facilities for new officials and other staff and assistance in accommodation matters for the staff.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 30 000.

A-4 1 0 1 Special assistance grants

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on gifts, loans or advances which may be made to an official, a former official or survivors of an official who are in particularly difficult circumstances.

Appropriations to cover equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-4 1 0 2 Early-childhood centres and other crèches

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This appropriation is intended to cover certain expenditure relating to the early-childhood centres and other crèches.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

The revenue deriving from the parental contribution may be reused.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 6 275 000.

A-4 1 0 3 Supplementary aid for the disabled

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This appropriation is intended for disabled persons in the following categories, as part of the policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

With the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, this appropriation covers any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

A-4 1 0 4 Exceptional education costs

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This appropriation is intended to cover some of the expenditure on schooling children who for ineluctable pedagogical reasons are not or are no longer admitted to European schools, or cannot attend a European school because of the place of work of either parent (external offices).

A-4 1 1 Restaurants and canteens

A-4 1 1 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens and miscellaneous purchases

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of running restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, notably maintenance of facilities, and miscellaneous purchases.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

A-4 1 1 1 Routine conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- routine equipment conversion and replacement expenditure,

- major conversion and replacement costs which clearly need to be separated from routine expenditure on conversion, repair and replacement of installations and equipment.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

CHAPTER A-4 2 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are intended to cover the infrastructure, equipment, administrative and information technology expenditure of the external offices in the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6, and expenditure relating to the use of the Commission studios.

The Commission and Parliament are urged to introduce a policy of cooperation/consultation in these areas and joint management of the external offices.

These appropriations also cover the use of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment.

A-4 2 0 Offices in the Community - Buildings, equipment, running costs and information technology

A-4 2 0 0 Buildings, equipment, running costs and information technology

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

- maintenance costs, calculated from current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

- the fitting-out of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc.,

- the cost of the necessary equipment,

- expenses concerned with the security of persons and buildings, both as regards the health and safety of individuals and the physical and material security of persons and property. These expenses include, for example, the purchase, the hire and the maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs as well as contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

- expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

- the cost of purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of technical equipment and fittings of buildings and vehicles,

- the cost of stationery and office furniture,

- insurance,

- the cost of work materials,

- expenses in relation to internal meetings,

- the cost of maintenance work and of departmental removals,

- other running costs,

- postal and delivery charges,

- telecommunications subscriptions and charges,

- the cost of purchasing and installing telecommunications equipment,

- information technology expenditure for the offices in the Community, in particular expenditure on management and information systems, office automation infrastructure, personal computers, servers and related infrastructure, peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.), office equipment (photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, dictaphones, etc.) and general expenditure on networks, support, assistance to users, information technology training and removals.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

A-4 2 0 1 Acquisition of immovable property, construction of buildings and other preliminary expenditure

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This item will accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover the costs of purchase or rental with purchase option for buildings.

Appropriation to cover expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

A-4 2 1 Operation of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment

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This appropriation is intended to cover all the costs of operating the Commission's studios and other audiovisual information facilities: staff and the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of the necessary equipment and material.

It also covers satellite rental to provide information on the European Union's activities to television channels. These appropriations must be managed in compliance with the principles of interinstitutional cooperation in order to ensure the dissemination of all information concerning the European Union.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 50 000.

CHAPTER A-4 3 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

A-4 3 0 Interinstitutional cooperation in the field of information technology

A-4 3 0 0 Interinstitutional cooperation in the field of information technology and development of the Internet Europa site

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This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of programmes of interest to the institutions. When taking the lead role in any new development, the Commission must show that it has taken the necessary steps to involve the other institutions at the planning stage.

It covers the following activities:

- the new PAIE system,

- production of budget documents,

- compilation and dissemination of press cuttings,

- competition procedures,

- management of freelance translators,

- management of terminology,

- support for computerised translation

- production and transmission of texts during the interinstitutional legislative procedure,

- use of the Europa server,

- development of instruments for drawing up inventories,

- management of computer equipment,

- renewal of the personnel management system,

- electronic publication of the monthly bulletin of Community staff,

- new initiatives.

It is also intended for the development of the "Europa" site on the Internet, common to all the institutions. The purpose of this site is to allow members of the European public, wherever they are, to obtain full information on-line on the aims of the European Union, the structure of its institutions, the policies under way and to be applied.

It is also intended to create a letterbox enabling the European public to communicate with the various institutions of the European Union.

The departments concerned will in due time deliver a report to the European Parliament on the activity of the Europa site, including the interinstitutional pages and the development of the letterbox, including the assistance it gives to MEPs in their communication with the general public (factual information).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

A-4 3 0 1 Information technology expenditure by the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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This appropriation is intended to cover all information technology expenditure by the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service, in particular expenditure on management and information systems, office automation infrastructure, personal computers, servers and related infrastructure, peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.), office equipment (photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, dictaphones, etc.) and general expenditure on networks, support, assistance to users, information technology training and removals.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 170 000.

TITLE A-5

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community's administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in this title in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1). The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 211 000.

CHAPTER A-5 0 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

A-5 0 0 Management and information systems and related infrastructure

A-5 0 0 0 Computer Centre

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- the purchase or leasing of computers, peripherals and software for the Computer Centre, and the costs of back-up facilities,

- maintenance, support, studies, documentation, training and supplies related to this equipment and outside operating personnel,

- the development and maintenance, under contract, of the necessary software for the operation of the Computer Centre.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 300 000.

A-5 0 0 1 Development of management and information systems

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- the development and maintenance under contract of management and information systems,

- studies, documentation and training linked to those systems and project management,

- the acquisition of skills and expertise in the area of information technology for all departments: quality, security, technology, development methodology, information technology management, etc.,

- technical support for those systems, and the technical work needed to ensure that they operate satisfactorily.

A-5 0 1 Office automation, work stations, servers used by the various departments, and infrastructure

A-5 0 1 0 Departmental equipment and software

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- the purchase or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment.

A-5 0 1 2 Technical and logistical support and assistance to users

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer equipment and software,

- general information technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc.,

- outside operating personnel, service bureaux, subscriptions to international organisations, etc.,

- studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information technology equipment and software.

A-5 0 2 General infrastructure and network

A-5 0 2 0 Data-transmission equipment

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- the purchase or leasing of data transmission equipment, computers, peripherals and software related to data transmission,

- maintenance, support, studies, documentation, training and supplies related to this equipment and outside operating personnel,

- the development and maintenance, under contract, of the necessary software for the operation of the data transmission network.

TITLE A-6

STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DELEGATIONS

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CHAPTER A-6 0 - STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DELEGATIONS

Remarks

This chapter is intended to cover the staff and administrative expenditure of the European Community Delegations outside the Community and the Delegations to international organisations situated inside the Community.

The provisions of Annex X to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities apply solely to officials posted outside the Community. For other officials Annex X is not applicable.

A-6 0 0 Staff expenditure of European Community Delegations

A-6 0 0 0 Salaries, allowances and reimbursement of expenses for officials and temporary staff

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

Council Regulations No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulations No 7/66/Euratom, No 122/66/EEC of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2751/66).

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

Commission Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 of 9 December 1993 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 (OJ L 315, 16.12.1993, p. 1), and in particular Article 31 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover officials and temporary staff holding a post on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- overtime.

It also covers the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff.

A-6 0 0 1 Remuneration of other staff

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Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary and local staff, and the social security charges and benefits to be met by the employer.

A-6 0 0 2 Expenses of other staff and payment for other services

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- employer's contributions towards supplementary social security cover for other staff,

- services of agency and freelance staff,

- services contracted out, for example for the development, maintenance and support of data-processing systems,

- miscellaneous costs and allowances concerning other staff.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

A-6 0 0 3 Further training of officials

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24, thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure incurred for training and further training (language courses, induction courses for new recruits, staff development courses, information on the use of modern techniques, seminars and training courses on data processing, and diplomatic procedures).

It also covers expenditure for the purchase of equipment and documentation required and the cost of analysing departmental operation and structure.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

A-6 0 0 4 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annexes III, VII and X thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure arising from recruitment procedures, including publication costs, travel and subsistence costs and accident insurance for candidates called for examinations and interviews, costs connected with the organisation of group recruitment tests and pre-recruitment medical examinations,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- temporary accommodation allowance,

- travel expenses due to officials (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the service or transfer, if this involves a change in place of employment,

- the removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere.

A-6 0 0 5 Entertainment expenses

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 14 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed allowance granted to officials who regularly incur entertainment expenses by reason of their duties, and the reimbursement of costs incurred by authorised Commission officials to represent the Commission in the interests of the service and by reason of their duties.

In the case of delegations within the territory of the Community, part of the accommodation expenses will be covered by the fixed entertainment allowance.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 9 000.

A-6 0 0 6 Mission expenses

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission officials.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 12 000.

A-6 0 0 7 Social and medical expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition, replacement, conversion and maintenance of equipment of a medical nature installed in delegations.

It is also to cover the expenses related to the cost of medical examinations of officials, including analyses and tests carried out as part of such examinations, cultural activities and initiatives for encouraging social contacts.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1000.

A-6 0 0 8 Training of young experts and national officials in the delegations

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This appropriation is intended:

- to finance or co-finance the training of young national experts (university graduates) in the European Community Delegations,

- to meet the costs of seminars organised for young diplomats from the Member States and non-member countries,

- to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment of officials from the Member States to delegations.

A-6 0 0 9 Appropriation to cover any adjustments to remuneration

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

A-6 0 1 Administrative expenses relating to staff in European Community Delegations

A-6 0 1 0 Rent and other charges on buildings

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 23 of Annex X thereto (for Delegations outside the Community).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- for the Delegations outside the Community:

- for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of dDelegations outside the Community or by officials posted outside the Community: rents and taxes, insurance premiums, fitting-out and major repairs, routine expenditure relating to the security of persons and goods (cypher, safes, fencing, etc.),

- for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of Delegations outside the Community and Delegates' residences: water, gas, electricity and fuel charges, maintenance and repairs, handling, fitting-out and other routine expenses (local taxes for street maintenance and refuse collection and the purchase of signs and signposts),

- for Delegations within the territory of the Community:

- for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the office of Delegations: rent; water, gas, electricity and heating energy charges; insurance premiums; maintenance and repairs; fitting-out and major repairs; expenditure relating to security, particularly contracts for surveillance and the hiring and refilling of extinguishers; the purchase and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and the replacement of equipment of voluntary fire-fighting officials; the cost of statutory inspections, etc.,

- for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by officials: reimbursement of expenditure relating to the security of housing.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 400 000.

A-6 0 1 1 Construction and acquisition of buildings

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in the acquisition of building land and buildings (purchase or rental with purchase option) or construction of offices or other accommodation, including the costs of preliminary studies and various fees.

It takes account of revenue reuse operations pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

A-6 0 1 2 Office furniture and equipment

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, replacement, hire, leasing, maintenance and repair of furniture and equipment, in particular audiovisual, archive, library, interpretation, data processing equipment (computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices) and electronic office equipment (word processors, photocopiers, microcopiers, microfiche reader-printers, fax machines, telecommunications equipment, etc.) as well as the acquisition of software, documentation and supplies related to this equipment.

It also covers expenditure on the acquisition, maintenance and repair of technical equipment, generators, air-conditioners, etc., the cost of facilities and equipment for the handicapped and the acquisition, replacement, conversion and maintenance of equipment for welfare facilities installed in the Delegations.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 60 000.

A-6 0 1 3 Vehicles

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in the purchase, renewal, hire, leasing, maintenance, running and repair of vehicles, including tools.

It also covers insurance premiums for vehicles.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 150 000.

A-6 0 1 4 Documentation and library expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, including updates, and subscriptions to various newspapers, periodicals and general publications, and the cost of binding and other costs for the preservation of periodicals.

It also covers subscriptions to news agencies.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

A-6 0 1 5 Stationery and office supplies

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This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for reproduction, and some printing done outside.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 30 000.

A-6 0 1 6 Other administrative expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover the transport and customs clearance of equipment, the purchase and cleaning of uniforms for floor messengers, drivers, etc., various types of insurance (in particular civil liability and theft), expenditure on internal meetings (drinks, occasional snacks), the cost of participation in conferences and symposia, and subscriptions to professional and scientific associations.

It also covers the cost of studies, surveys and consultations connected with the administrative operation of Delegations and any other operating expenses not specifically covered by the other items in this article.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 50 000.

A-6 0 1 7 Furniture and fittings for residential accommodation

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Annex X thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure on furniture and fittings for residential accommodation made available to officials.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 40 000.

A-6 0 1 8 Postage, diplomatic bag and telecommunications charges

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This appropriation is intended to cover postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, fixed subscriber costs (telephone, telegraph, telex, fax), the cost of telephone lines, communications charges (telephone, telegraph, telex, fax), the purchase of directories, rental of telephone lines between buildings, etc.

It also covers the cost of the diplomatic bag.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 200 000.

A-6 0 3 Provisional appropriation for security operations

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This article is intended to accommodate a possible appropriation intended to cover expenditure on active security operations in delegations in emergencies.

It is purely provisional and may not be used until it has been transferred to other articles or items of this chapter.

CHAPTER A-6 5 - GLOBAL RESERVE FOR DELEGATIONS

A-6 5 0 Global reserve for Delegations

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This article is intended to cover the possible addition of an appropriation which may be allocated to Title A-6 as a whole under the procedures laid down in Article 26 (5) (b) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

TITLE A-7

DECENTRALISED EXPENDITURE ON SUPPORT STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION

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Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community's administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in this title in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1). The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 1 038 000.

CHAPTER A-7 0 - DECENTRALISED EXPENDITURE ON SUPPORT STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION

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For the "Breakdown by Directorate-General or service" table, see next page.

Breakdown by Directorate-General or service (including appropriations entered in Chapter A-10 0)

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A-7 0 0 Decentralised expenditure on support staff

A-7 0 0 0 Auxiliary staff

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Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the remuneration of auxiliary staff within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment,

- the institution's social security contributions for auxiliary staff,

- the amounts paid in the form of weightings.

It includes a sum to cover the remuneration of auxiliary staff acting as guides to handicapped persons.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of auxiliary staff paid from the research appropriations are entered under various items of Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 834 000.

A-7 0 0 1 Agency staff

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This appropriation is intended to cover the employment of temporary agency staff, particularly clerical staff and shorthand typists.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items of Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 153 000.

A-7 0 0 2 Technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on staff included in service contracts for technical and administrative work and the supply of intellectual services.

It also covers expenditure on buildings and equipment and operating costs relating to this type of staff.

The appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Subsection B6. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Title A-6.

Any revenue from the contribution by candidate countries to participation in Community programmes entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 86 000.

A-7 0 0 3 National and international civil servants and private sector staff temporarily assigned to services of the institution

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Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Commission or called for short consultations, particularly to draft legislation on harmonisation in various areas. Exchanges are also organised to allow uniform application of Community legislation by the Member States.

A-7 0 0 4 Overtime

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-7 0 0 9 Adjustments to remunerations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

It is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

A-7 0 1 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials seconded to Commission departments.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Community institutions or bodies and for third parties will be available for reuse.

Any revenue from the contribution by candidate countries to participation in Community programmes entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 817 000.

A-7 0 2 Entertainment and representative expenses for members of staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 14 of Annex VII thereto.

The costs incurred by persons officially representing the Commission are refunded. Reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other institutions of the European Communities.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 8 000.

A-7 0 3 Expenditure on formal and other meetings

A-7 0 3 0 Meetings in general

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices).

Experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission.

Any revenue from the contribution by candidate countries to participation in Community programmes entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 48 000.

A-7 0 3 1 Expenditure on meetings of committees whose consultation is compulsory in the procedure for drafting Community legislation

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by regulations (Council or Commission), and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices).

Experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission.

A list of these committees is given in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Any revenue from the contribution by candidate countries to participation in Community programmes entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

A-7 0 3 2 Expenditure on meetings of committees whose consultation is not compulsory in the procedure for drafting Community legislation

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by Regulations (Council or Commission), and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices).

Experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission.

A list of these committees is given in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section.

A-7 0 3 3 Other commissions and committees operating within the European Coal and Steel Community

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Articles 46, 54 and 55 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenses of experts and the cost of organising meetings of the committees and working parties set up in connection with European Coal and Steel Community activities.

A-7 0 4 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

Remarks

The appropriations entered under this article cover all expenditure connected with the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses, etc., with the exception of any expenditure which can be covered by the existing infrastructure when these conferences are held at one of the seats of the Communities or at an external office.

A-7 0 4 0 Conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the Commission in support of its various policies.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 67 000.

A-7 0 4 1 Cost of the institution's participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the Commission's participation in conferences, congresses and meetings.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at 1000 EUR

A-7 0 5 Studies and consultations

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies.

It also covers the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions from specialist research institutions.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 84 000.

A-7 0 6 Further training and management training

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover induction courses for new recruits, staff development courses, retraining, courses on the use of modern techniques (Computer Centre, ECDOC, CELEX, Sincom, etc.), seminars, etc.

It also covers the purchase of equipment and documentation and the hiring of organisation and method consultants.

This appropriation also covers expenditure on the organisation of courses for management staff as part of a two-year pilot project (1999 to 2000). This targeted training will be adapted to the multinational and multicultural environment at the Commission. The aim is to improve the management skills of Commission staff at senior and middle-management LEVEL.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment plans are entered under various items in Subsection B6.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

TITLE A-10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER A-10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

They are broken down as follows"

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CHAPTER A-10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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CHAPTER A-10 2 - RESERVE TO COVER ANY SHORTFALL IN APPROPRIATIONS CONVERTED INTO NATIONAL CURRENCIES RESULTING FROM DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE EURO CONVERSION RATES USED WHEN THE BUDGET IS DRAWN UP AND THE CONVERSION RATES IN NATIONAL CURRENCIES OBTAINING AT THE TIME OF IMPLEMENTATION

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ANNEX I-LIST OF COMMITTEES WORKING UNDER ITEMS A-7 0 3 1 AND A-7 0 3 2

(a) List of committees for which the meeting costs are charged to Item A-7 0 3 1

(Expenditure on meetings of committees whose consultation is compulsory in the procedure for drafting Community legislation)

- Group 1: Government and other experts entitled to a refund of travel and subsistence expenses.

- Group 2: Non-government experts entitled to a refund of travel and subsistence expenses.

- Group 3: Government experts entitled to a refund of travel expenses only.

- Group 4: Government experts and others, the former being entitled to a refund of travel expenses only and the latter to a refund of both travel and subsistence expenses.

The estimated expenditure for each committee is based on a programme of activity which will be adjusted to circumstances in the light of economic and political events during the budget year.

In due course, the Commission will also make the necessary adjustments to keep expenditure within the limit of the appropriations available.

The procedure applicable to each committee will be indicated in the list of committees assisting the Commission in the exercise of its implementing powers which the Commission is required to publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities pursuant to Article 7 (4 ) of Council Decision 1999/468/EC.

The budget heading involved indicates the heading in Part A or Part B of this section which contains the legal base for the committee.

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(b) List of committees for which the meeting costs are charged to Item A-7 0 3 2

(Expenditure on meetings of committees whose consultation is not compulsory in the procedure for drafting Community legislation)

- Group 1: Government and other experts entitled to a refund of travel and subsistence expenses.

- Group 2: Non-government experts entitled to a refund of travel and subsistence expenses.

- Group 3: Government experts entitled to a refund of travel expenses only.

- Group 4: Government experts and others, the former being entitled to a refund of travel expenses only and the latter to a refund of both travel and subsistence expenses.

The estimated expenditure for each committee is based on a programme of activity which will be adjusted to circumstances in the light of economic and political events during the budget year.

In due course, the Commission will also make the necessary adjustments to keep expenditure within the limit of the appropriations available.

The budget heading involved indicates the heading in Part A or Part B of this section which contains the legal base for the committee.

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ANNEX II

OFFICE FOR OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS

PART B

OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS

Part B appropriations cover operating expenditure directly related to the objective of the relevant programme or action, including expenditure on evaluation and technical and administrative assistance benefiting partners only. Special provisions apply to the following:

- expenditure on technical assistance, studies and information concerning the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund is governed by the provisions of Council Regulations (EEC) No 4254/88, (EEC) No 4255/88, (EEC) No 4256/88, (EEC) No 792/93, (EEC) No 2080/93, (EC) No 1164/94 and (CE) No.. /1999,

- appropriations in subsection B6 are governed by the special provisions of Title 27 of the Financial Regulation,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, for the mutual benefit of the Commission and partners, is authorised if the remarks against the relevant heading expressly provide for this type of expenditure and lay down the expenditure ceiling.

For new programmes or actions, the charging against Part B of expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, for the mutual benefit of the Commission and partners, will have to be provided for in the specific legislation for the relevant programme or action and be the subject of a decision of the budgetary authority laying down the ceiling.

The Commission undertakes to submit a special report to the budgetary authority, when the preliminary draft is drawn up, on the use of internal and external resources earmarked for technical and administrative assistance and for support expenditure covered by the remarks relating to the budget headings concerned.

Upon a reasoned request from either arm of the budgetary authority, the Commission must forward all appropriate information, including the results of work carried out by experts, concerning the implementation of programmes or actions.

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROPRIATIONS

The appropriations entered in the "B...A" headings are intended to finance the administrative expenditure and support expenditure needed for implementing the programmes and measures funded through the European Union's budget, plus the residual expenditure in connection with technical assistance offices, in 2000.

These appropriations are also intended to finance the Decentralised Implementation Units (DIU), which will be created in accordance with the following timetable:

1 March 2000

The Reform Strategy White Paper should contain a strong commitment about:

- banning future delegation of administrative tasks to private bodies, according to an indicative timetable,

- the need to set out new executive bodies placed under the responsibility of the Commission, on the basis of the inventory defined in the White Paper,

- the presentation of a report (proposal) with a view to modifying the budget nomenclature (Parts A and B), to classify all budget expenditure on the basis of its nature and purpose.

Mid-April 2000

Definition of the legal framework, structure and mandate of the various instruments of externalisation, including the creation of a new category of Community bodies for the implementation of Community programmes and actions.

Beginning of September 2000

Forwarding to the budgetary authority of:

- the proposal on a legal framework for the creation of the Decentralised Implementation Units,

- the evaluation of human resources needs following the banning of TAOs and the setting up of DIUs.

During the financial year 2000

The Commission should give an assurance of budgetary transparency: the budgetary authority should be informed of every transfer of appropriation between operational items (B) and administrative items (B...A) and should give an opinion.

SUBSECTION B1

EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUIDANCE AND GUARANTEE FUND, GUARANTEE SECTION

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B1-1

PLANT PRODUCTS

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Remarks

Expenditure on the common agricultural policy dealt with by the EAGGF Guarantee Section consists of refunds financed pursuant to Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103) and intervention expenditure financed in accordance with Article 2(2) of that Regulation, the rules for financing being laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 on general rules for financing interventions by the EAGGF Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10).

The appropriations entered for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section have as a general rule been arrived at:

- on the basis of the rules now in force in each agricultural market,

- on the basis of forecasts of market developments.

CHAPTER B1-1 0 - ARABLE CROPS

B1-1 0 0 Refunds on cereals

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18).

B1-1 0 0 0 Refunds on common wheat grain and flour

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 0 1 Refunds on barley grain and malt

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 0 2 Refunds on durum wheat and on durum wheat flour, groats and meal

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover refunds in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 0 3 Refunds on other cereals

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 1 Intervention storage of cereals

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18).

B1-1 0 1 1 Technical costs of public storage

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This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs resulting from buying-in for public storage in accordance with Articles 4 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 1 2 Financial costs of public storage

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This appropriation is intended to cover financial costs resulting from buying-in for public storage in accordance with Articles 4 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 1 3 Other public storage costs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other public storage costs in accordance with Articles 4 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92; this refers mainly to the difference between the book value and the sale value.

B1-1 0 1 4 Depreciation of cereal stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

B1-1 0 1 9 Other intervention storage

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover ad hoc intervention measures and the special intervention measures taken in particular in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 2 Intervention, other than storage, of cereals

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18).

B1-1 0 2 1 Compensatory payments and premiums for potato starch

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch (OJ L 197, 30.7.1994, p. 4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1252/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 15).

This appropriation is intended to cover compensatory payments for producers of potatoes to be used in the manufacture of potato starch in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as well as the premiums paid pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1868/94.

B1-1 0 2 2 Production refunds for starch

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the other production refunds in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-1 0 2 9 Other intervention

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 of 11 December 1990 introducing transitional measures governing the common organisation of the market in cereals and rice in Portugal (OJ L 362, 27.12.1990, p. 28), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1664/95 (OJ L 158, 8.7.1995, p. 13).

This appropriation is intended to cover,inter alia, aid granted to Portuguese producers of cereals placed on the market or sold by the producer to an intervention agency.

B1-1 0 4 Per hectare aid for arable crops (small producers)

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 12), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1) applicable as from the 2000/2001 marketing year.

B1-1 0 4 0 Aid for producers of maize (base area for maize)

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments pursuant to Articles 1, 4 and 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 to small producers of maize who are subject to a regional base area for maize as defined in the second subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 4 1 Aid for producers of cereals not subject to the base area for maize

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to other small producers of cereals pursuant to Articles 1, 4 and 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 4 2 Aid for producers of soya beans, colza seed and sunflower seed

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to small producers of soya beans, colza seed and sunflower seed pursuant to Articles 1, 5 and 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 4 3 Aid for producers of peas, beans, field beans and sweet lupins

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to small producers of peas, beans, field beans and sweet lupins pursuant to Articles 1 and 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 4 4 Aid for producers of non-textile flax seed

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to small producers of flax seed pursuant to Articles 1 and 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 5 Per hectare aid for arable crops (large-scale producers) and aid for durum wheat

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 12), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1) applicable as from the 2000/2001 marketing year.

B1-1 0 5 0 Aid for producers of maize (base area for maize)

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments pursuant to Articles 1, 4 and 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 to large-scale producers of maize who are subject to a regional base area for maize as defined in the second subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 5 1 Aid for producers of cereals not subject to the base area for maize

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to large-scale producers of cereals pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 5 2 Aid for producers of soya beans, colza seed and sunflower seed

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to large-scale producers of soya beans, colza seed and sunflower seed pursuant to Articles 1 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 5 3 Aid for producers of peas, beans, field beans and sweet lupins

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to large-scale producers of peas, beans, field beans and sweet lupins pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 5 4 Aid for producers of non-textile flax seed

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover per hectare compensatory payments to large-scale producers of flax seed pursuant to Article 1, Article 6a and Article 17a of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 5 5 Supplementary aid for durum wheat

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For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover supplements to per hectare compensatory payments to producers of durum wheat pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover area payments pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 6 Set-aside

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 12) repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1) applicable as from the 2000/2001 marketing year.

B1-1 0 6 0 Set-aside related to per hectare aid

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Remarks

For the 1999/2000 marketing year, this appropriation is intended to cover compensation for the set-aside requirement pursuant to Articles 1 and 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92. It will, as from the 2000/2001 marketing year, cover set-aside payments pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

B1-1 0 6 2 Five-year set-aside

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Remarks

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 223/90 of 26 January 1990 fixing the rates of Community part-financing for the measures referred to in Council Regulations (EEC) No 797/85, (EEC) No 1096/88, (EEC) No 1360/78, (EEC) No 389/82 and (EEC) No 1696/71 (OJ L 22, 27.1.1990, p. 62), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1282/94 (OJ L 140, 3.6.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 of 15 July 1991 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (OJ L 218, 6.8.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2843/94 (OJ L 302, 25.11.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1992/93 of 19 July 1993 transferring the financing of certain aids provided for in Regulations (EEC) No 1096/88 and (EEC) No 2328/91 from the EAGGF Guidance Section to the EAGGF Guarantee Section and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 as regards part-financing of the system to encourage the set-aside of arable land (OJ L 182, 24.7.1993, p. 12).

This item is intended to cover outstanding balances of expenditure on the Community's financial contribution to the aids in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91.

The rates of Community part-financing are laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 223/90.

In accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1992/93, 100 % of the expenditure is payable from the Guarantee Section.

B1-1 0 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

It is also intended to cover other per hectare compensatory payments.

CHAPTER B1-1 1 - SUGAR

Remarks

To offset the expenditure under Chapter B1-1 1, the industry makes contributions by way of storage levies, and also by way of production levies which cover a substantial portion of refund expenditure, namely that corresponding to Community excess production in the framework of production quotas.

B1-1 1 0 Refunds on sugar and isoglucose

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the market in sugar (OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds granted in accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999, including those relating to certain sugars incorporated into processed fruit and vegetables in accordance with the provisions of Articles 16 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

B1-1 1 1 Intervention for sugar

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the market in sugar (OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1).

B1-1 1 1 0 Reimbursement of storage costs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the reimbursement of storage costs in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

B1-1 1 1 2 Refunds on sugar used in the chemical industry

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on refunds for use in the chemical industry in accordance with Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

B1-1 1 1 3 Measures to aid the disposal of raw sugar

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on measures taken for sugar produced in the French overseas departments in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

B1-1 1 1 9 Other intervention for sugar

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on public storage in accordance with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81, and the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

It is intended to cover other expenditure, in particular expenditure incurred in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 9(4) and Articles 24(2), 43 and 52(6) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

B1-1 1 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-1 2 - OLIVE OIL

B1-1 2 0 Refunds on olive oil

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Remarks

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds for olive oil in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC.

B1-1 2 1 Production aid and schemes related to production of olive oil

Remarks

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 154/75 of 21 January 1975 on the establishment of a register of olive cultivation in the Member States producing olive oil (OJ L 19, 24.1.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3788/85 (OJ L 367, 31.12.1985, p. 1).

B1-1 2 1 0 Production aid

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover production aid in accordance with Article 5(1) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC less the deductions made in accordance with Article 5(4) of the said Regulation (specific measures) and Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 154/75.

B1-1 2 1 1 Schemes related to production

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC providing for measures to improve the quality of olive production.

B1-1 2 2 Consumption aid and schemes related to consumption of olive oil

Remarks

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32).

B1-1 2 2 0 Consumption aid

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Remarks

This iten is intended to cover the consumption aid for Community olive oil, in accordance with Article 11(1) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC less the deductions made pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the said Regulation (information or other measures to promote the consumption of Community olive oil).

B1-1 2 3 Storage measures for olive oil

Remarks

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32).

B1-1 2 3 0 Technical costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs of public storage in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC.

B1-1 2 3 1 Financial costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial costs of public storage in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC.

B1-1 2 3 2 Other public storage costs

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other public storage costs in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC.

B1-1 2 3 3 Depreciation of stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This item is intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

B1-1 2 3 9 Other storage measures

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure, particularly that incurred in accordance with Article 20d(3) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC (storage contracts).

B1-1 2 4 Other intervention for olive oil

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Remarks

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in respect of the granting of a production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of preserved fish and vegetables in accordance with Article 20a of Regulation No 136/66/EEC.

B1-1 2 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of the Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-1 3 - DRIED FODDER AND GRAIN LEGUMES

B1-1 3 0 Production aid for dried fodder

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 603/95 of 21 February 1995 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 63, 21.3.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1347/95 (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 1).

B1-1 3 1 Production aid for grain legumes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes (OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4).

This appropriation is intended to cover aid per hectare to maintain crops of chick peas, lentils and vetches.

B1-1 3 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-1 4 - FIBRE PLANTS AND SILKWORMS

B1-1 4 0 Fibre flax and hemp

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70 of 29 June 1970 on the common organisation of the market in flax and hemp (OJ L 146, 4.7.1970, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 105).

B1-1 4 0 0 Production aid for fibre flax

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on production aid for fibre flax pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70, less the deductions made in accordance with Article 2 of the said Regulation for information campaigns to promote the use of fibre flax.

B1-1 4 0 2 Production aid for hemp

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover production aid for hemp in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70.

B1-1 4 0 9 Other intervention

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other measures in respect of fibre flax and hemp, in particular private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70.

B1-1 4 1 Aid for cotton

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1152/90 of 27 April 1990 instituting a system of aid in favour of small cotton producers (OJ L 116, 8.5.1990, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1553/95 (OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1554/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down the general rules for the system of aid for cotton (OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 48), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1419/98 (OJ L 190, 22.6.1998, p. 4).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on production aid for cotton, not carded or combed, under Regulation (EC) No 1554/95.

It is also intended to cover the balance of expenditure resulting from the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1152/90 to reduce the impact of the stabilisers on the income of small cotton producers.

B1-1 4 2 Silkworms

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 845/72 of 24 April 1972 laying down special measures to encourage silkworm rearing (OJ L 100, 27.4.1972, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2059/92 (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 19).

This appropriation is intended to cover aid granted in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 845/72.

B1-1 4 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-1 5 - FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

B1-1 5 0 Fresh fruit and vegetables

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2520/97 (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 41).

B1-1 5 0 0 Export refunds

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on refunds on fresh fruit and vegetables in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

B1-1 5 0 1 Compensation for withdrawals and buying in

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- financial compensation to producers' organisations, pursuant to Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96,

- the processing and distribution of products withdrawn or bought in in accordance with Article 30 of the abovementioned Regulation.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on defraying transport, sorting and packaging costs in connection with free distribution of fruit and vegetables, in accordance with the provisions of Article 30(6) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

B1-1 5 0 2 Operational fund for producer organisations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's share of co-financed expenditure connected with the Operational Fund for producer organisations, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

B1-1 5 0 4 Specific measures for hazelnut producers

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of specific measures to finance, in particular, aid to hazelnut producers, in accordance with Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

B1-1 5 0 5 Measures to improve production

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/95 of 24 October 1995 on the improvement of the Community production of peaches and nectarines (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 of 30 October 1997 on the improvement of the Community production of apples, pears, peaches and nectarines (OJ L 303, 6.11.1997, p. 3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 843/98 (OJ L 120, 23.4.1998, p. 10).

This iten is intended to cover expenditure resulting from grubbing-up.

B1-1 5 0 7 Nuts

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 789/89 of 20 March 1989 instituting specific measures for nuts and locust beans and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (OJ L 85, 30.3.1989, p. 3).

This appropriation is intended to cover specific aid to producer organisations which set up a revolving fund and Community aid for quality improvement plans.

B1-1 5 0 8 Bananas

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1637/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 28).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- aid to compensate for loss of income granted to Community producers who market their bananas in compliance with the common standards, as laid down in Article 12 of that Regulation,

- single premiums granted to Community producers who cease to produce bananas, as laid down in Article 13 of that Regulation.

B1-1 5 0 9 Other intervention

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3816/92 of 28 December 1992 providing for, in the fruit and vegetables sector, the abolition of the compensation mechanism in trade between Spain and the other Member States and allied measures (OJ L 387, 31.12.1992, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95 (OJ L 132, 16.6.1995, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure, in particular financial contributions for the purpose of restructuring the fruit and vegetable sectors most affected by the abolition of the transitional measures laid down in the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3816/92.

B1-1 5 1 Processed fruit and vegetables

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2199/97 (OJ L 303, 6.11.1997, p. 1).

B1-1 5 1 0 Export refunds

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables, other than added sugar, in accordance with Articles 16 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

B1-1 5 1 1 Production aid for processed tomato products

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on tomato-processing premiums in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

B1-1 5 1 2 Production aid for fruit-based products

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for processing peaches, pears, prunes and figs in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

B1-1 5 1 3 Production aid and intervention for processed dried grape products

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on processing aid and intervention for dried grapes in accordance with Articles 7 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

It is also intended to cover expenditure arising from Council Regulation (EC) No 399/94 of 21 February 1994 concerning specific measures for dried grapes (OJ L 54, 25.2.1994, p. 3).

B1-1 5 1 4 Production aid for tinned pineapple

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 525/77 of 14 March 1977 establishing a system of production aid for tinned pineapples (OJ L 73, 21.3.1977, p. 46), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1699/85 (OJ L 163, 22.6.1985, p. 12).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for preserved pineapple in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 525/77.

B1-1 5 1 5 Compensation to encourage processing of citrus fruits

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from the Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96.

It also covers outstanding balances of expenditure arising from the application of Regulations (EEC) No 1035/77 and (EC) No 3119/93 laying down special measures for the citrus fruit sector.

B1-1 5 1 6 Production aid for processed raspberries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1991/92 of 13 July 1992 establishing a special scheme for raspberries intended for processing (OJ L 199, 18.7.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95 (OJ L 132, 16.6.1995, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from Community contributions to lump-sum aid to producer organisations and expenditure incurred by trade associations in application of programmes to improve competitiveness.

B1-1 5 1 7 Specific measures

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of specific measures to finance, in particular, aid to asparagus producers, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

B1-1 5 1 9 Other intervention

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other expenditure in respect of processed fruit and vegetables.

B1-1 5 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to cover other expenditure on fruit and vegetables.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-1 6 - PRODUCTS OF THE VINE-GROWING SECTOR

B1-1 6 0 Refunds on products of the vine-growing sector

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) applicable as from 1 August 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on wine-sector products in accordance with Article 56 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000, with Article 63 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 1 Intervention for products of the vine-growing sector

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) applicable as from 1 August 2000.

B1-1 6 1 0 Intervention storage of wine and grape must

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- aid for the private storage of wine and grape must in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and additional storage aid pursuant to Article 42 of the abovementioned Regulation and, as from 1 August 2000, to Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

- aid for re-storage of table wine in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87.

B1-1 6 1 1 Distillation of wine

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the distillation of wine in accordance with Articles 36, 38, 39, 41 and 42 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000 with Articles 28, 29 and 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 1 2 Compulsory distillation of the by-products of wine-making

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the distillation of the by-products of wine-making in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000, with Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 2 Taking over of alcohol from compulsory distillation

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) applicable as from 1 August 2000.

B1-1 6 2 0 Technical costs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the technical costs of bought-in alcohol in public storage, in accordance with Articles 35, 36 and 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000, with Articles 27 to 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 2 1 Financial costs

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the financial costs of bought-in alcohol in public storage, in accordance with Articles 35, 36 and 39 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000 with Articles 27 to 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 2 2 Other costs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the other costs of storage of alcohol, in accordance with Articles 37 and 40 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000 with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (discrepancy between book value and sale value).

B1-1 6 2 3 Depreciation of stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

B1-1 6 3 Aid for the use of must

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) applicable as from 1 August 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for the use of must, in particular:

- in the manufacture of grape juice for direct consumption,

- in concentrated form to enrich certain wines or for animal feed,

- whether or not concentrated, in the manufacture of British, Irish and home-made wines,

pursuant to Articles 45 and 46 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and, as from 1 August 2000, to Articles 34 and 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 4 Permanent abandonment premiums in respect of areas under vines

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 of 24 May 1988 on the granting, for the 1988/1989 to 1995/1996 wine years, of permanent abandonment premiums in respect of wine-growing areas (OJ L 132, 28.5.1988, p. 3), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) applicable as from 1 August 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on grubbing-up premiums in respect of vine-growing areas, pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 and, as from 1 August 2000, to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

B1-1 6 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1) applicable as from 1 August 2000.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to take account in particular of:

- intervention measures taken in accordance with Article 51 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 for products other than table wine and, as from 1 August 2000, with Article 38 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

- measures to remedy an exceptional situation resulting from natural disasters, in accordance with Article 78 of that Regulation,

- measures to promote expansion of the markets for table wine in accordance with Article 49 of that Regulation,

- measures to encourage the use of methods other than distillation in accordance with Articles 41 and 48 of that Regulation.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-1 7 - TOBACCO

B1-1 7 1 Premiums for tobacco

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 660/1999 (OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 of 30 June 1992 fixing the premiums for leaf tobacco by group of tobacco varieties and the guarantee thresholds allocated by group of varieties and by Member State (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 77), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 164/94 (OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 4).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on premiums granted in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92.

B1-1 7 5 Community fund for research and information

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 660/1999 (OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 10).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92.

B1-1 7 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1636/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 23).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended for the booking of the balance of expenditure on the conversion programme in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

CHAPTER B1-1 8 - OTHER PLANT SECTORS OR PRODUCTS

B1-1 8 0 Seeds

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 of 26 October 1971 on the common organisation of the market in seeds (OJ L 246, 5.11.1971, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1405/1999 (OJ L 164, 30.6.1999, p. 17).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on production aid in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71.

B1-1 8 1 Hops

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 of 26 July 1971 on the common organisation of the market in hops (OJ L 175, 4.8.1971, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1554/97 (OJ L 208, 2.8.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid per hectare granted to producers in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71.

B1-1 8 5 Rice

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2072/98 (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 4).

B1-1 8 5 0 Refunds for rice

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

B1-1 8 5 1 Technical costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs resulting from buying in in accordance with Articles 4, 5 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

B1-1 8 5 2 Financial costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial costs resulting from buying in in accordance with Articles 4, 5 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

B1-1 8 5 3 Other public storage costs

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other storage costs pursuant to Articles 4, 5 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, in particular the difference between book value and sale value.

B1-1 8 5 4 Depreciation of stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover depreciation of "newly constituted" stocks.

B1-1 8 5 5 Production refunds for starch and brewing

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover aid for the production of starch and for the brewing industry pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

B1-1 8 5 8 Per hectare aid

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the compensatory payment per hectare referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

B1-1 8 5 9 Other intervention

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 of 17 March 1993 amending the transitional measures governing common organisation of the cereals and rice market in Portugal as provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 (OJ L 77, 31.3.1993, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under other intervention schemes for rice, in particular expenditure arising from the payment of aid to paddy rice producers in Portugal for the marketing years 1992/1993 to 1997/1998 in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 738/93.

It is also intended to cover residual aid for the production of certain varieties of rice of the Indica type or profile pursuant to Article 8a of Regulation (EEC) No 1418/76.

B1-1 8 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1332/92 of 18 May 1992 introducing specific measures for table olives (OJ L 145, 27.5.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1267/95 (OJ L 123, 3.6.1995, p. 4), and in particular Article 3 thereof.

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999. p. 11).

This article is intended to cover expenditure resulting from other operations relating to rice and from application of Regulation (EEC) No 1332/92.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

TITLE B1-2

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

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CHAPTER B1-2 0 - MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS

B1-2 0 0 Refunds on milk and milk products

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

The appropriations of this article are intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 0 0 Refunds on butter and butter oil

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B1-2 0 0 1 Refunds on skimmed-milk powder

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B1-2 0 0 2 Refunds on cheese

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B1-2 0 0 3 Refunds on other milk products

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B1-2 0 1 Intervention storage of skimmed-milk powder

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

B1-2 0 1 0 Private storage

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 1 1 Technical costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs of public storage in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 1 2 Financial costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial costs of public storage in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 1 3 Other public storage costs

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the other public storage costs in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 1 4 Depreciation of stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

B1-2 0 2 Aid for skimmed milk

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

B1-2 0 2 0 Aid for skimmed-milk powder for use as feed for calves

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for feed for calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 2 1 Aid for liquid skimmed milk for use as feed for calves

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for feed for calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 2 4 Aid for skimmed milk processed into casein

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid granted in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 2 9 Other aid

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on, in particular:

- aid for skimmed milk for feed for animals other than calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999,

- aid for partly-skimmed milk powder for calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 3 Intervention storage of butter and cream

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

B1-2 0 3 0 Private storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 6(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 3 1 Technical costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs resulting from buying in for public storage in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 3 2 Financial costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial costs resulting from buying in for public storage in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 3 3 Other storage costs

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other public storage costs and other expenditure incurred, in particular, subsidies for specific uses, pursuant to Article 6(1) and (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 3 4 Depreciation of stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

B1-2 0 4 Other measures relating to butterfat

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aids for specific uses in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 5 Intervention for other milk products

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on intervention storage of cheese in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

B1-2 0 7 Financial contribution by milk producers

B1-2 0 7 1 Additional levy

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48) and in particular Article 5 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 of 28 December 1992 establishing an additional levy in the milk and milk products sector (OJ L 405, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1256/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 73).

The levy, payable by producers or purchasers of cows' milk, is fixed at 115 % of the target price for milk, and is payable on any quantities of milk and/or milk equivalent marketed in excess of a reference quantity over the 12-month period concerned.

B1-2 0 9 Other measures

B1-2 0 9 0 Compensation for non-allocation of milk quotas

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2187/93 of 22 July 1993 providing for the offer of compensation to certain producers of milk or milk products who have been temporarily prevented from carrying out their activity (OJ L 196, 5.8.1993, p. 6).

This item is intended to cover expenditure on compensation for certain producers of milk or milk products, known as "SLOM".

B1-2 0 9 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This item is intended to cover expenditure on other measures, in particular outstanding balances for measures to help small producers, for reducing the reference quantities and for expanding the markets in milk and milk products.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-2 1 - BEEF/VEAL

B1-2 1 0 Refunds on beef/veal

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21).

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 1 Intervention storage of beef/veal

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21).

B1-2 1 1 0 Private storage

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover aid for private storage in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 1 1 Technical costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs arising from buying in for public storage in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 1 2 Financial costs of public storage

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial costs arising from buying in for public storage in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 1 3 Other public storage costs

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other public storage costs, and in particular the difference between the book value and the sale value, in accordance with Articles 27 and 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 1 4 Depreciation of stocks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96 (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

This item is intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted" stocks.

B1-2 1 2 Intervention other than storage of beef/veal

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21).

B1-2 1 2 0 Suckler cow premiums

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the suckler cow premiums, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, with the exception of the additional premiums resulting from the application of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (regions as defined in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 and Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population, see Item B1-2 1 2 1).

It is also intended to cover any balance of additional premiums resulting from the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 747/93 of 17 March 1993 derogating, with regard to the granting to Portugal of the suckler cow premium, from Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 77, 31.3.1993, p. 15).

B1-2 1 2 1 Additional premiums for suckler cows

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the additional suckler cow premiums, in accordance with the last subparagraph of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, granted in the regions specified in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999, and in Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population.

B1-2 1 2 2 Special premiums

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special premiums in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 2 3 Deseasonalisation premiums

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the deseasonalisation premiums in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 2 4 Premiums for fattening young male calves

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the processing premiums for young male calves in accordance with Article 4i of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68.

B1-2 1 2 5 Extensification premiums

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the extensification payments in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

B1-2 1 2 6 Exceptional support measures

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Remarks

Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/97 (OJ L 188, 17.7.1997, p. 6).

In accordance with Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, Regulation (EC) No 716/96 provides for exceptional support measures for the United Kingdom beef and veal market on account of the appearance of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's contribution to the cost of the voluntary slaughter of cattle of more than 30 months old to be financed jointly with the United Kingdom.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the Community's co-financing of the plan to eradicate BSE in Portugal.

B1-2 1 2 7 Compulsory slaughter programme

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Remarks

Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/97 (OJ L 188, 17.7.1997, p. 6).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's contribution to the cost of the compulsory selective slaughter and destruction of animals identified as being most likely to have been given meat and bone meal infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

B1-2 1 2 9 Other intervention

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Remarks

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 of 23 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for the application of the premium schemes provided for in the common organisation of the market in beef (OJ L 391, 31.12.1992, p. 20), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2604/98 (OJ L 328, 4.12.1998, p. 5).

This item is intended to cover other forms of intervention, particularly those resulting in accordance with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

It is also intended to cover outstanding balances for the early-slaughter premium for calves agreed in principle by the Agriculture Council on 30 October 1996 as part of the bovine sector emergency plan to combat the consequences of BSE.

B1-2 1 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1357/96 of 8 July 1996 providing for additional payments to be made in 1996 with the premiums referred to in Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal and amending that Regulation (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 9), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on short-term measures to compensate producers for loss of income due to BSE, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1357/96.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage counts.

CHAPTER B1-2 2 - SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT

B1-2 2 1 Intervention in the form of storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 of 3 November 1998 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage in accordance with Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 2467/98.

B1-2 2 2 Intervention other than storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 of 3 November 1998 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1).

B1-2 2 2 0 Ewe and goat premiums

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover income premiums in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2467/98.

B1-2 2 2 1 Fixed flat-rate ewe and goat premium in less-favoured and mountain areas

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 of 14 May 1990 instituting specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less-favoured areas of the Community (OJ L 132, 23.5.1990, p. 17), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 193/98 (OJ L 20, 27.1.1998, p. 18).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 to reduce the effects of the stabilisers by the grant of specific aid per ewe or she-goat for producers of sheepmeat or goatmeat in less-favoured or mountain areas.

B1-2 2 9 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 of 3 November 1998 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89.

It is also intended to cover the outstanding expenditure still chargeable under the heading of slaughter premiums pursuant to Article 24 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89.

This article also covers other interventions, in particular that in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 (with the exception of storage costs, see Article B1-2 2 1).

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-2 3 - PIGMEAT, EGGS AND POULTRYMEAT

B1-2 3 0 Pigmeat

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 105).

B1-2 3 0 0 Refunds on pigmeat

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75.

B1-2 3 0 1 Intervention for pigmeat

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover storage costs in accordance with Articles 3 to 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75.

B1-2 3 0 2 Exceptional market support measures

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover expenditure on other measures decided on in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75.

B1-2 3 1 Eggs and poultrymeat

B1-2 3 1 0 Refunds on eggs

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1516/96 (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 9), and in particular Article 9 thereof.

B1-2 3 1 1 Refunds on poultrymeat

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2916/95 (OJ L 305, 19.12.1995, p. 49).

B1-2 3 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-2 5 - OTHER ANIMAL PRODUCT AID MEASURES

B1-2 5 4 Specific aid for bee-keeping

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1221/97 of 25 June 1997 laying down general rules for the application of measures to improve the production and marketing of honey (OJ L 173, 1.7.1997, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2070/98 (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to support, with specific measures, the bee-keeping sector, to compensate income losses and to improve consumer information and market transparency as well as quality control.

B1-2 5 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 764/85 of 12 March 1985 introducing aid for the transhumance of sheep, goats and cattle in Greece (OJ L 86, 27.3.1985, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to cover expenditure for other measures relating to animal products, in particular those arising from Regulation (EEC) No 764/85.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-2 6 - EUROPEAN FISHERIES GUARANTEE FUND

B1-2 6 1 Intervention for fishery products

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 388, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (OJ L 350, 31.12.1994, p. 15).

This article funds technical and administrative assistance, to both the Commission and the beneficiaries of the measures, not falling within the standing remit of public administration and covering the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the common organisation of the market in fishery products. Such technical and administrative assistance may continue only as long as the programme or project itself. The maximum amount authorised for this type of expenditure is EUR 150 000.

The appropriations in this article also include a maximum of EUR 50 000 for expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications.

B1-2 6 9 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 110/76 of 19 January 1976 laying down general rules for granting export refunds on fishery products and criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (OJ L 20, 28.1.1976, p. 48).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 388, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (OJ L 350, 31.12.1994, p. 15).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article covers the outstanding balances of previous marketing years for export refunds on fishery products in accordance with Article 28 of Regulation (EEC) No 3687/91, repealed by Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92.

It is also intended to cover other expenditure in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92.

In addition, it is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

TITLE B1-3

ANCILLARY EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER B1-3 0 - REFUNDS ON CERTAIN GOODS OBTAINED BY PROCESSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

B1-3 0 0 Refunds on cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (OJ L 126, 24.5.1996, p. 37).

This appropriation is intended to cover adjusted refunds on cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages, in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

B1-3 0 1 Refunds on certain goods obtained by processing agricultural products

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2491/98 (OJ L 309, 19.11.1998, p. 28).

B1-3 0 1 0 Cereals and rice

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of cereals and rice in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

B1-3 0 1 1 Sugar and isoglucose

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of sugar and isoglucose in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

B1-3 0 1 2 Skimmed milk and other milk products

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of skimmed milk in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

B1-3 0 1 3 Butter

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of butter in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

B1-3 0 1 4 Eggs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of eggs in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

B1-3 0 1 9 Other agricultural products

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of other agricultural products in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

B1-3 0 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-3 1 - FOOD PROGRAMMES

B1-3 1 0 Distribution of agricultural products to deprived persons in the Community

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (OJ L 352, 15.12.1987, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2535/95 (OJ L 260, 31.10.1995, p. 3).

B1-3 1 1 Refunds in connection with food aid

B1-3 1 1 0 Refunds in connection with food aid (cereals)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 of 22 December 1986 on food-aid policy and food-aid management (OJ L 370, 30.12.1986, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1930/90 (OJ L 174, 7.7.1990, p. 6), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

B1-3 1 1 1 Refunds in connection with food aid (rice)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 of 22 December 1986 on food-aid policy and food-aid management (OJ L 370, 30.12.1986, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1930/90 (OJ L 174, 7.7.1990, p. 6), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

B1-3 1 1 2 Refunds in connection with food aid (sugar)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 of 22 December 1986 on food-aid policy and food-aid management (OJ L 370, 30.12.1986, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1930/90 (OJ L 174, 7.7.1990, p. 6), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

B1-3 1 1 3 Refunds in connection with food aid (milk powder)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 of 22 December 1986 on food-aid policy and food-aid management (OJ L 370, 30.12.1986, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1930/90 (OJ L 174, 7.7.1990, p. 6), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

B1-3 1 1 9 Other refunds

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 of 22 December 1986 on food-aid policy and food-aid management (OJ L 370, 30.12.1986, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1930/90 (OJ L 174, 7.7.1990, p. 6), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This item is intended to take account of possible expenditure on refunds in connection with food aid (olive oil).

B1-3 1 2 School milk

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1842/83 of 30 June 1983 on the supply of milk and certain milk products at reduced prices to schoolchildren (OJ L 183, 7.7.1983, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1958/97 (OJ L 277, 10.10.1997, p. 1).

B1-3 1 3 Consumption aid for butter for those receiving social assistance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on special measures to reduce butterfat surpluses in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68.

B1-3 1 4 Free distribution of fruit and vegetables

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- financial compensation to producers' organisations, pursuant to Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96,

- the processing and distribution of products withdrawn or bought in, in accordance with Article 30 of the abovementioned Regulation.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on defraying transport, sorting and packaging costs in connection with free distribution of fruit and vegetables, in accordance with the provisions of Article 30(6) of the abovementioned Regulation.

B1-3 1 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

This article may contain any outstanding balance resulting from the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2802/98 of 17 December 1998 on a programme to supply food products to the Russian Federation (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 12), financing for which was agreed on 24 November 1998 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission.

CHAPTER B1-3 2 - PROGRAMMES FOR THE MOST REMOTE REGIONS AND THE AEGEAN ISLANDS

Remarks

The appropriations of this chapter are intended to cover expenditure in the agricultural sector arising from new measures aimed at compensating for the remote geographical situation of certain regions.

B1-3 2 0 Poseidom

B1-3 2 0 0 Supply

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Remarks

Council Decision 89/687/EEC of 22 December 1989 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the French overseas department (Poseidom) (OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (OJ L 356, 24.12.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2598/95 (OJ L 267, 9.11.1995, p. 1).

B1-3 2 0 1 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Decision 89/687/EEC of 22 December 1989 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the French overseas department (Poseidom) (OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (OJ L 356, 24.12.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2598/95 (OJ L 267, 9.11.1995, p. 1).

B1-3 2 1 Poseima

B1-3 2 1 0 Supply

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Remarks

Council Decision 91/315/EEC of 26 June 1991 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of Madeira and the Azores (Poseima) (OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (OJ L 320, 11.12.1996, p. 1).

B1-3 2 1 1 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Decision 91/315/EEC of 26 June 1991 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of Madeira and the Azores (Poseima) (OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (OJ L 320, 11.12.1996, p. 1).

B1-3 2 2 Poseican

B1-3 2 2 0 Supply

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Remarks

Council Decision 91/314/EEC of 26 June 1991 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the Canary Islands (Poseican) (OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (OJ L 320, 11.12.1996, p. 1).

B1-3 2 2 1 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Decision 91/314/EEC of 26 June 1991 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the Canary Islands (Poseican) (OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (OJ L 320, 11.12.1996, p. 1).

B1-3 2 3 Aegean Islands

B1-3 2 3 0 Supply

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (OJ L 184, 27.7.1993, p. 1).

B1-3 2 3 1 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (OJ L 184, 27.7.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2417/95 (OJ L 248, 14.10.1995, p. 39).

B1-3 2 4 "Fisheries" programme for the most remote regions

B1-3 2 4 0 "Fisheries" programme for the most remote regions

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1587/98 of 17 July 1998 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a result of those regions' remoteness (OJ L 208, 24.7.1998, p. 1).

B1-3 2 5 Subsidies for the supply of rice to Réunion

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subsidies for Community rice supplied to the French overseas department of Réunion pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

B1-3 2 9 Other

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-3 3 - VETERINARY AND PLANT HEALTH MEASURES

Remarks

B1-3 3 0 Animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes and monitoring of the physical conditions of animals that could pose a public-health risk linked to an external factor

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Remarks

Council Decision 80/1096/EEC of 11 November 1980 introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever (OJ L 325, 1.12.1980, p. 5), as last amended by Decision 91/686/EEC (OJ L 377, 31.12.1991, p. 15).

Council Decision 86/649/EEC of 16 December 1986 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of African swine fever in Portugal (OJ L 382, 31.12.1986, p. 5), as amended by Decision 89/577/EEC (OJ L 322, 7.11.1989, p. 21).

Council Decision 86/650/EEC of 16 December 1986 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of African swine fever in Spain (OJ L 382, 31.12.1986, p. 9).

Council Decision 87/58/EEC of 22 December 1986 introducing a supplementary Community measure for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle (OJ L 24, 27.1.1987, p. 51).

Council Decision 89/145/EEC of 20 February 1989 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of contagious pleuro-pneumonia in cattle in Portugal (OJ L 53, 25.2.1989, p. 55).

Council Decision 89/455/EEC of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention (OJ L 223, 2.8.1989, p. 19).

Council Decision 90/217/EEC of 25 April 1990 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of African swine fever in Sardinia (OJ L 116, 8.5.1990, p. 24).

Council Decision 90/242/EEC of 21 May 1990 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of brucellosis in sheep and goats (OJ L 140, 1.6.1990, p. 123).

Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 31).

Council Decision 90/495/EEC of 24 September 1990 introducing a Community financial measure with a view to the eradication of infectious haematopoietic necrosis of salmonids in the Community (OJ L 276, 6.10.1990, p. 37).

Council Directive 92/117/EEC of 17 December 1992 concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38), as last amended by Directive 97/22/EC (OJ L 113, 30.4.1997, p. 9).

B1-3 3 1 Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public-health field

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Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64), as last amended by Directive 97/12/EC (OJ L 109, 25.4.1997, p. 1).

Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health conditions for the production and marketing of fresh meat (OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 2012/64), as last amended by Directive 95/23/EC (OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 26), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1), and in particular Article 9 thereof.

Council Directive 71/118/EEC of 15 February 1971 on health problems affecting trade in fresh poultrymeat (OJ L 55, 8.3.1971, p. 23), as last amended by Directive 92/116/EEC (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28), as last amended by Directive 96/91/EC (OJ L 13, 16.1.1997, p. 26).

Council Directive 77/96/EEC of 21 December 1976 on the examination for trichinae (Trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine (OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 67), as last amended by Directive 89/321/EEC (OJ L 133, 17.5.1989, p. 33).

Council Directive 77/99/EEC of 21 December 1976 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 85), as last amended by Directive 95/68/EC (OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 10).

Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (OJ L 47, 21.2.1980, p. 11), as last amended by Decision 93/384/EEC (OJ L 166, 8.7.1993, p. 34).

Council Directive 81/602/EEC of 31 July 1981 concerning the prohibition of certain substances having a hormonal action and substances having a thyrostatic action (OJ L 222, 7.8.1981, p. 32).

Council Decision 81/859/EEC of 19 October 1981 on the designation and operation of a liaison laboratory for classical swine fever (OJ L 319, 7.11.1981, p. 20), extended by Decision 87/65/EEC (OJ L 34, 5.2.1987, p. 54).

Council Directive 82/894/EEC of 21 December 1982 on the notification of animal diseases within the Community (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58), as last amended by Commission Decision 92/450/EEC (OJ L 248, 28.8.1992, p. 77).

Council Directive 85/358/EEC of 16 July 1985 supplementing Directive 81/602/EEC concerning the prohibition of certain substances having a hormonal action and of any substances having a thyrostatic action (OJ L 191, 23.7.1985, p. 46), as last amended by Decision 89/358/EEC (OJ L 151, 3.6.1989, p. 39).

Council Directive 85/397/EEC of 5 August 1985 on health and animal-health problems affecting intra-Community trade in heat-treated milk (OJ L 226, 24.8.1985, p. 13), as last amended by Directive 89/165/EEC (OJ L 61, 4.3.1989, p. 57).

Commission Decision 85/446/EEC of 18 September 1985 concerning the on-the-spot inspections to be carried out in respect of the intra-Community trade in fresh meat (OJ L 260, 2.10.1985, p. 19), as last amended by Decision 90/11/EEC (OJ L 7, 10.1.1990, p. 12).

Council Directive 85/511/EEC of 18 November 1985 introducing Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease (OJ L 315, 26.11.1985, p. 11), as last amended by Commission Decision 92/380/EEC (OJ L 198, 17.7.1992, p. 54).

Council Directive 85/649/EEC of 31 December 1985 prohibiting the use in livestock farming of certain substances having a hormonal action (OJ L 382, 31.12.1985, p. 228).

Council Directive 86/113/EEC of 25 March 1986 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages (OJ L 95, 10.4.1986, p. 45).

Commission Decision 86/474/EEC of 11 September 1986 on the implementation of the on-the-spot inspections to be carried out in respect of the importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from non-Member countries (OJ L 279, 30.9.1986, p. 55).

Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (OJ L 275, 26.9.1986, p. 36).

Council Directive 87/65/EEC of 19 January 1987 extending the duration of the measure provided for in Decision 81/859/EEC on the designation and operation of a liaison laboratory for classical swine fever (OJ L 34, 5.2.1987, p. 54).

Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of deep-frozen semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10), as last amended by Directive 93/60/EEC (OJ L 186, 28.7.1993, p. 28).

Council Directive 88/657/EEC of 14 December 1988 laying down the requirements for the production of, and trade in, minced meat, meat in pieces of less than 100 grams and meat preparations and amending Directives 64/433/EEC, 71/118/EEC and 72/462/EEC (OJ L 382, 31.12.1988, p. 3).

Council Decision 89/187/EEC of 6 March 1989 determining the powers and conditions of operation of the Community reference laboratories provided for by Directive 86/469/EEC concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (OJ L 66, 10.3.1989, p. 37).

Council Directive 89/437/EEC of 20 June 1989 on hygiene and health problems affecting the production and the placing on the market of egg products (OJ L 212, 22.7.1989, p. 87), as last amended by Directive 91/684/EEC (OJ L 376, 31.12.1991, p. 38).

Council Decision 89/455/EEC of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention (OJ L 223, 2.8.1989, p. 19).

Council Decision 89/531/EEC of 25 September 1989 designating a reference laboratory for the identification of foot-and-mouth disease virus and determining the functions of that laboratory (OJ L 279, 28.9.1989, p. 32).

Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 93/52/EEC (OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 21).

Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 31).

Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49).

Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42), as last amended by Directive 92/36/EEC (OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 28).

Council Directive 90/427/EEC of 26 June 1990 on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing intra-Community trade in equidae (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 55).

Council Directive 90/428/EEC of 26 June 1990 on trade in equidae intended for competitions and laying down the conditions for participation therein (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 60).

Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 62).

Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6), as amended by Directive 93/120/EC (OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 35).

Council Directive 90/667/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feedingstuffs of animal or fish origin and amending Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ L 363, 27.12.1990, p. 51).

Council Directive 91/495/EEC of 27 November 1990 concerning public health and animal health problems affecting the production and placing on the market of rabbit meat and farmed game meat (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 41).

Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 98/45/EC (OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 12).

Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals (OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19).

Council Directive 91/494/EEC of 26 June 1991 on animal health conditions governing Community trade in and imports from third countries of fresh poultrymeat (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 35), as amended by Directive 93/121/EC (OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 39).

Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Directive 95/36/EC (OJ L 172, 22.7.1995, p. 8).

Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the health conditions governing the production and placing on the market of live bivalve molluscs (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 1).

Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and placing on the market of fishery products (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15), as last amended by Directive 95/71/EC (OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 40).

Council Directive 91/497/EEC of 29 July 1991 amending and consolidating Directive 64/433/EEC on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat to extend it to the production and marketing of fresh meat (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 69).

Council Directive 91/628/EEC of 19 November 1991 on the protection of animals during transport (OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17), as last amended by Directive 95/29/EC (OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 52).

Council Directive 91/629/EEC of 19 November 1991 laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves (OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 28).

Council Directive 91/630/EEC of 19 November 1991 laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs (OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 33).

Council Decision 91/665/EEC of 11 December 1991 designating a Community Coordinating Institute for foot-and-mouth disease vaccines and laying down its functions (OJ L 368, 31.12.1991, p. 19).

Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness (OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19).

Proposal for a Council Directive, submitted by the Commission on 18 May 1992, concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes (OJ C 156, 23.6.1992, p. 11).

Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza (OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1).

Council Directive 92/45/EEC of 16 June 1992 on public health and animal health problems relating to the killing of wild game and the placing on the market of wild-game meat (OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 35).

Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products (OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1).

Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54).

Council Decision 92/438/EEC of 13 July 1992 on computerisation of veterinary import procedures (Shift project), amending Directives 90/675/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 91/628/EEC and Decision 90/424/EEC, and repealing Decision 88/192/EEC (OJ L 243, 25.8.1992, p. 27).

Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease (OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1).

Council Decision 92/608/EEC of 14 November 1992 laying down methods for the analysis and testing of heat-treated milk for direct human consumption (OJ L 407, 31.12.1992, p. 29).

Council Directive 92/117/EEC of 17 December 1992 concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38).

Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992 laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49).

Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease (OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69).

Council Decision 93/383/EEC of 14 June 1993 on reference laboratories for the monitoring of marine biotoxins (OJ L 166, 8.7.1993, p. 31).

Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases (OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 23).

Council Directive 93/119/EC of 22 December 1993 on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing (OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 21).

Council Decision 94/371/EC of 20 June 1994 laying down specific public health conditions for the putting on the market of certain types of eggs (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 34).

Council Directive 94/65/EC of 14 December 1994 laying down the requirements for the production and placing on the market of minced meat and meat preparations (OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 10).

Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures necessary for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs (OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 33).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community contribution to measures to eliminate obstacles to the free movement of goods in these sectors and to veterinary support and back-up measures.

This appropriation also covers expenditure on the monitoring of compliance with animal protection provisions during the transport of animals for slaughter.

The Commission will if necessary submit a legislative proposal on the monitoring of animal welfare and public health.

B1-3 3 2 Emergency fund for veterinary complaints and other diseases of animal contaminations which are a risk to public health

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Remarks

Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 31), and in particular Chapter 1 thereof.

This Decision covers the measures to be taken to combat a serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in accordance with Articles 11 and 15.

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Plant-propagating material

Council Directive 66/400/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of beet seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2289/66), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/18/EC (OJ L 76, 26.3.1996, p. 21).

Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2309/66), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 66/403/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of seed potatoes (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2320/66), as last amended by Commission Directive 93/108/EC (OJ L 319, 21.12.1993, p. 39).

Council Directive 66/404/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of forest reproductive material (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2326/66), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 68/193/EEC of 9 April 1968 on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine (OJ L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 15), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30 June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 169, 10.7.1969, p. 3), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/18/EC (OJ L 76, 26.3.1996, p. 21).

Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 225, 12.10.1970, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 70/458/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the marketing of vegetable seed (OJ L 225, 12.10.1970, p. 7), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/18/EC (OJ L 76, 26.3.1996, p. 21).

Council Directive 71/161/EEC of 30 March 1971 on external quality standards for forest reproductive material marketed within the Community (OJ L 87, 17.4.1971, p. 14), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 91/682/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the marketing of ornamental plant propagating material and ornamental plants (OJ L 376, 31.12.1991, p. 21).

Council Directive 92/33/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of young vegetables and vegetable propagating material other than seeds (OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 1).

Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production (OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 10).

Plant health

Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 20), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/14/EC (OJ L 68, 19.3.1996, p. 24).

Council Directive 80/665/EEC of 24 June 1980 on the control of potato ring rot (OJ L 180, 14.7.1980, p. 30).

Council Directive 91/683/EEC of 19 December 1991 amending Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products (OJ L 376, 31.12.1991, p. 29).

Council Directive 93/85/EEC of 4 October 1993 on the control of potato ring rot (OJ L 259, 18.10.1993, p. 1).

Plant protection products and pesticide residues

Council Directive 76/895/EEC of 23 November 1976 relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables (OJ L 340, 9.12.1976, p. 26), as last amended by Directive 96/32/EC (OJ L 144, 18.6.1996, p. 12).

Council Directive 79/117/EEC of 21 December 1978 prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances (OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 36), as last amended by Directive 91/188/EEC (OJ L 92, 13.4.1991, p. 42).

Council Directive 86/362/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals (OJ L 221, 7.8.1986, p. 37), as last amended by Directive 96/33/EC (OJ L 144, 18.6.1996, p. 35).

Council Directive 86/363/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on foodstuffs of animal origin (OJ L 221, 7.8.1986, p. 43), as last amended by Directive 96/33/EC (OJ L 144, 18.6.1996, p. 35).

Council Directive 90/642/EEC of 27 November 1990 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables (OJ L 350, 14.12.1990, p. 71), as last amended by Directive 96/32/EC (OJ L 144, 18.6.1996, p. 12).

Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Directive 95/36/EC (OJ L 172, 22.7.1995, p. 8).

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 of 11 December 1992 laying down the detailed rules for the implementation of the first stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10).

Council Directive 94/43/EC of 27 July 1994 establishing Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 31).

Feedingstuffs

Council Directive 70/373/EEC of 20 July 1970 on the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs (OJ L 170, 3.8.1970, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (OJ L 362, 31.12.1985, p. 8).

Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feedingstuffs (OJ L 270, 14.12.1970, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 96/25/EC (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 35).

Council Directive 74/63/EEC of 17 December 1973 on undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition (OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 31), as last amended by Directive 96/25/EC (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 35).

Council Directive 77/101/EEC of 23 November 1976 on the marketing of straight feedingstuffs (OJ L 32, 3.2.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 90/654/EEC (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 48).

Council Directive 79/373/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the marketing of compound feedingstuffs (OJ L 86, 6.4.1979, p. 30), as last amended by Directive 96/24/EC (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 33).

Council Directive 82/471/EEC of 30 June 1982 concerning certain products used in animal nutrition (OJ L 213, 21.7.1982, p. 8), as last amended by Directive 96/25/EC (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 35).

Council Directive 93/74/EEC of 13 September 1993 on feedingstuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes (OJ L 237, 22.9.1993, p. 23), as last amended by Directive 96/25/EC (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 35).

Council Directive 93/113/EC of 14 December 1993 concerning the use and marketing of enzymes, micro-organisms and their preparations in animal nutrition (OJ L 334, 31.12.1993, p. 17).

Council Directive 95/53/EC of 25 October 1995, fixing the principles governing the organisation of inspections in the field of animal nutrition (OJ L 265, 8.11.1995, p. 17).

Organic farming

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1935/95 (OJ L 186, 5.8.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (OJ L 356, 24.12.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2598/95 (OJ L 267, 9.11.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1).

Commission Decision 93/522/EEC of 30 September 1993 on the definition of the measures eligible for Community financing in the programmes for the control of organisms harmful to plants or plant products in the French overseas departments, in the Azores and in Madeira (OJ L 251, 8.10.1993, p. 35), as last amended by Decision 96/633/EC (OJ L 283, 5.11.1996, p. 58).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community contribution to the implementation of the measures provided for in the abovementioned Regulations by the Commission and/or the Member States and in particular those Regulations eliminating obstacles to the free movement of goods in these sectors.

A maximum amount of EUR 40 000 may cover justified expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

It will also fund expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, to both the Commission and the beneficiaries of the measures, which does not fall within the standing remit of public administration, covering the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of plant health measures. Such technical and administrative assistance may only continue as long as the programmes themselves.

A maximum amount of EUR 1 100 000 is authorised for this type of expenditure.

The appropriations in this article also contain a maximum amount of EUR 200 000 intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts and information and publicity meetings linked to plant health measures.

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rights (OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2506/95 (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 3).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to take account of:

- any amounts recovered in connection with irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- any penalties and interest collected, in particular pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- any securities forfeited and in particular those to be credited to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund in application of the proposal for a Regulation,

- any amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

in cases where the payment was originally entered in this chapter.

However, any amounts relating to public storage continue to form part of storage accounts.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows for the Community Plant Variety Office:

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CHAPTER B1-3 6 - MONITORING AND PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CONCERNING THE EAGGF GUARANTEE SECTION

B1-3 6 0 Monitoring and preventative measures: Payments by the Member States

Remarks

B1-3 6 0 0 Olive oil register - Geographical information system

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 154/75 of 21 January 1975 on the establishment of a register of olive cultivation in the Member States producing olive oil (OJ L 19, 24.1.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3788/85 (OJ L 367, 21.12.1985, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 154/75.

B1-3 6 0 1 Vineyard register

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86 of 24 July 1986 establishing a Community vineyard register (OJ L 208, 31.7.1986, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1631/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1544/95 (OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 31).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2048/89 of 19 June 1989 laying down general rules on controls in the wine sector (OJ L 202, 14.7.1989, p. 32).

This appropriation is intended to cover the contractual expenditure and grants to Member States for the installation of instruments to monitor various sectors (wine, fruit and vegetables, olive oil, etc.).

B1-3 6 0 2 Other measures

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 723/97 of 22 April 1997 on the implementation of Member States' action programmes on control of EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 6).

Proposal for a Council Regulation submitted by the Commission on 16 April 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 723/97 on the implementation of Member States' action programmes on control of EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure (OJ C 137, 18.5.1999, p. 8).

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Council Regulation (EC) No 723/97 of 22 April 1997 on the implementation of Member States' action programmes on control of EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 6).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This item is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

B1-3 6 1 Monitoring and preventative measures: Direct payments by the European Community

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 of 12 February 1990 on the monitoring carried out at the time of export of agricultural products receiving refunds or other amounts (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 163/94 (OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (OJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3235/94 (OJ L 338, 28.12.1994, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 165/94 of 24 January 1994 concerning the co-financing by the Community of remote sensing checks and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3235/94 (OJ L 338, 28.12.1994, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 of 21 April 1997 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products (OJ L 117, 7.5.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 723/97 of 22 April 1997 on the implementation of Member States' action programmes on control of EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 6).

Commission Decision of 16 December 1997 on the IDEA project (electronic identification of animals) set up as a pilot project in the framework of Directive 92/102/EEC.

The integrated administration and control system (IACS) for some Community aid schemes is intended to accompany the reform of the common agricultural policy. It provides, inter alia, for the setting up of a computerised database for registering holdings and the livestock on them, a livestock identification system and a digital identification system for parcels and farmers' annual declarations.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- a contribution to the expenditure involved in increasing the staff of the control departments,

- a contribution to the costs involved in recovering sums wrongly paid,

- joint financing of expenditure and/or payment of costs under contracts in properly justified cases (e.g. controls relating to export refunds, non-payments, intervention storage, etc.),

- expenditure incurred in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92,

- the monitoring of animal protection provisions during the transport of animals for slaughter inside and outside the European Union.

The appropriation will also fund expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, to both the Commission and the beneficiaries of the measures, which does not fall within the standing remit of public administration, covering the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of programmes to upgrade the Commission's computer systems. Such technical and administrative assistance may only continue as long as the programmes themselves.

A maximum amount of EUR 1 700 000 is authorised for such expenditure.

The appropriations under this article also include:

- a maximum of EUR 2 000 000 to cover global evaluation of measures financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section (or under certain budget chapters) and studies on public storage,

- a maximum of EUR 1 100 000 to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, and information and publicity linked to monitoring measures: studies on concerted practices and agreements, a study of the reliability of Member States' control systems and a study on the organisation of computer networks,

- a maximum of EUR 2 500 000 to cover dissemination of agricultural legislation to the Member States and the general public.

CHAPTER B1-3 7 - CLEARANCE OF PREVIOUS YEARS' ACCOUNTS AND REDUCTION/SUSPENSION OF ADVANCES

B1-3 7 0 Clearance of previous years' accounts and reduction/suspension of advances

B1-3 7 0 0 Clearance of previous years' accounts

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 16.6.1999, p. 103).

This item is intended to cover the application of Article 102 of the Financial Regulation under which the results of the decisions in Article 7(3) and (4) and Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 shall be charged as expenditure to the financial year during which the accounts are cleared.

B1-3 7 0 1 Reduction/suspension of advances

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Council Decision No 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14), and in particular Article 13, whereby, inter alia, in the event of manifest non-compliance with the rules, the Commission may reduce or provisionally suspend the monthly advances to Member States, without prejudice to the decisions which will be taken in connection with the clearance of accounts.

CHAPTER B1-3 8 - PROMOTION MEASURES

Remarks

B1-3 8 0 Promotion measures

Remarks

The appropriations covered by this article include up to EUR 2 500 000 for meetings of experts, seminars and conferences in third countries with a view to promoting agricultural products for which there are promotion measures on the Community market.

B1-3 8 0 0 Measures within the European Union

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from measures intended to promote a quality policy for agricultural products and foodstuffs, in particular expenditure:

- on measures to increase the consumption and utilisation of apples pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90 (OJ L 119, 11.5.1990, p. 53),

- on measures to increase the consumption of citrus fruit pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1201/90 (OJ L 119, 11.5.1990, p. 65),

- with a view to promoting the use of dried grapes in accordance with the second indent of Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 399/94 (OJ L 54, 25.2.1994, p. 3),

- on campaigns to promote the consumption of grape juice in accordance with Article 46(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 827/87 (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1),

- on measures to promote the consumption of table olives in accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1332/92 (OJ L 145, 27.5.1992, p. 1),

- on promoting consumption in the Community and expanding the markets for milk and milk products pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2073/92 (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 67),

- on measures to promote and market quality beef and veal pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2067/92 (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 57),

- resulting from the adoption of Council Regulation (EC) No 2275/96 of 22 November 1996 introducing specific measures for live plants and floricultural products (OJ L 308, 29.11.1996, p. 7).

This appropriation is intended to finance specific measures for the live plants sector after 31 December 1999.

B1-3 8 0 1 Measures in third countries

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Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 14 January 1999, on measures to promote and provide information on agricultural products in third countries (OJ C 32, 6.2.1999, p. 12).

B1-3 8 1 Promotion measures - Direct payments by the European Community

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B1-3 8 1 0 Measures within the European Union

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 of 30 June 1992 on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 85).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 26 July 1996, supplementing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs to include livestock production (OJ C 293, 5.10.1996, p. 23).

Opinion of the European Parliament of 14 May 1997 on that proposal (OJ C 167, 2.6.1997, p. 91).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from measures intended to promote a quality policy for agricultural products and foodstuffs, in particular expenditure:

- incurred in accordance with Article 11(6) (information or other measures to promote the consumption of Community olive oil) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC including a contribution to the publicity fund of the International Olive Oil Council,

- on publicity measures intended to encourage the use of fibre flax in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70,

- resulting from participation in the financing of measures intended to develop and increase the consumption and utilisation in the Community of nuts and/or locust beans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72,

- incurred as a result of the creation and promotion of a graphic symbol for Poseidom, Poseican and Poseima in accordance with the rules of Article 20(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 (OJ L 356, 24.12.1991, p. 1), of Article 31(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1) and Article 26(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 13) respectively,

- resulting from application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1), relating to the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 (OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1) and resulting from the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 9).

B1-3 8 1 1 Measures in third countries

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 of 20 July 1998 amending Regulation No 136/66/EEC on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 14 January 1999, on measures to promote and provide information on agricultural products in third countries (OJ C 32, 6.2.1999, p. 12).

B1-3 8 2 Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy

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This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of information, communication and training in rural areas and measures to increase mutual awareness of different expectations of and demands on the common agricultural policy, as put forward by agricultural organisations, consumer organisations and environmental associations.

It is allocated to:

- European organisations such as COPA, CPE, etc.,

- European organisations of rural populations such as young farmers' associations (such as CEJA and PEJA) and organisations of women in rural areas,

- networks for the sustainable development of the rural environment, such as FIMAG, REPAS and ENESD,

- specialist training organisations, such as Cepfar, Europea, AEFPR and EFA,

- specialist information services,

- other organisations pursuing the same aims, with particular emphasis on problem areas within the Member States and the countries of central and eastern Europe,

- the Rural Women's Union and other organisations of women working in the rural sector.

This appropriation is also intended to finance interregional cooperation associations working on information, communication, training, studies and public awareness surrounding the common agricultural policy, such as organisations for the development of rural areas and of hill-farming.

B1-3 8 9 Other

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

CHAPTER B1-3 9 - OTHER MEASURES

B1-3 9 0 Agromonetary aids

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 387, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (OJ L 22, 31.1.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1527/95 of 29 June 1995 regulating compensation for reductions in the agricultural conversion rates of certain national currencies (OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 1), and in particular Article 2 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 2990/95 of 18 December 1995 regulating compensation for appreciable reductions in the agricultural conversion rates before 1 July 1996 (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 7), and in particular Article 2 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 724/97 of 22 April 1997 determining measures and compensation relating to appreciable revaluations that affect farm incomes (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 942/98 (OJ L 132, 6.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

B1-3 9 9 Other

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 768/89 of 21 March 1989 establishing a system of transitional aids to agricultural income (OJ L 84, 29.9.1989, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This article is intended to cover the outstanding accession compensatory amounts and the monetary compensatory amounts, the Community's financial contribution to aid granted in accordance with Title 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 768/89 and any outstanding interest payments to Member States, calculated on the basis of application of Article 5a of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70.

It is also intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

TITLE B1-4

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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The appropriations included in this title are intended to cover expenditure on two types of rural development measure:

- accompanying measures introduced in 1992 supplemented by the less-favoured-areas scheme,

- modernisation and diversification measures.

CHAPTER B1-4 0 - RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

B1-4 0 0 Investments in agricultural holdings

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 4 to 7 thereof.

B1-4 0 1 Setting-up of young farmers

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 8 thereof.

B1-4 0 2 Training

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 9 thereof.

B1-4 0 3 Early retirement

Remarks

B1-4 0 3 0 Early retirement (new system)

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 10 to 12 thereof.

B1-4 0 3 1 Early retirement (former system, Regulation (EEC) No 2079/92)

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2079/92 of 30 June 1992 instituting a Community aid scheme for early retirement from farming (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 91), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

B1-4 0 4 Less-favoured areas

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 13 to 21 thereof.

B1-4 0 5 Agri-environment measures

Remarks

B1-4 0 5 0 Agri-environment (new system)

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 22 to 24 thereof.

This credit will be used principally to finance incentives to reducing nitrate levels further than required by law.

B1-4 0 5 1 A TRADUIRE

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 of 30 June 1992 on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 85), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

B1-4 0 6 Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 25 to 28 thereof.

An appropriation of EUR 50 000 000 is entered to finance"

- measures for producers of Member States who introduce quality control throughout the food chain designed to guarantee quality and adequate transparency throughout the production cycle and ensure that the agricultural products, foodstuffs and feedingstuffs placed on the market meet the most stringent health and quality criteria,

- promotion of policy measures to improve the quality and monitoring of the food chain,

- improving consumer awareness of a quality label.

B1-4 0 7 Forestry

Remarks

B1-4 0 7 0 Forestry (new system, Article 29)

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 29 to 31 thereof.

B1-4 0 7 1 Forestry (new system, other)

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 32 thereof.

B1-4 0 7 2 Afforestation

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 of 30 June 1992 instituting a Community aid scheme for forestry measures in agriculture (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 96), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

B1-4 0 8 Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 33 thereof.

B1-4 0 9 Other

Remarks

B1-4 0 9 0 Former system (prior to 1992)

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1096/88 of 25 April 1988 establishing a Community scheme to encourage the cessation of farming (OJ L 110, 29.4.1988, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EEC) No 2079/92 (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 91).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), repealed by Regulation (EEC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 of 15 July 1991 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (OJ L 218, 6.8.1991, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 950/97 (OJ L 142, 2.6.1997, p. 1).

B1-4 0 9 1 Evaluation

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 49 thereof.

B1-4 0 9 9 Other

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 November 1994, on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 352/78 (COM(94) 480 final).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

This item is intended to take account of:

- amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

- penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

- securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to the proposal for a Regulation,

- amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

TITLE B1-5

MEASURES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

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CHAPTER B1-5 0 - SUPPORT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

B1-5 0 0 A Support for the management of resources (systematic collection of basic data, studies and pilot projects)-Administrative management expenditure

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This article is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B1-5 0 0 Support for the management of resources (systematic collection of basic data, studies and pilot projects)

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Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 27 October 1999, establishing a Community framework for the collectionand management of fisheries data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (COM(1999) 541 final).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 3 November 1999, on a Community financial contribution towards expenditure incurred by Member States for the collection of basic data and the financing of studies and pilot projects in support of the common fisheries policy (COM(1999) 551 final).

This article covers:

- the Community contribution to expenditure incurred by the Member States in connection with the Community framework for the collection of basic fisheries data,

- studies and pilot projects carried out by the Commission, where appropriate in cooperation with the Member States, to provide methodological support for programmes to collect basic data and the information necessary for the implementation of the common fisheries policy.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

TITLE B1-6

MONETARY RESERVE

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CHAPTER B1-6 0 - MONETARY RESERVE

B1-6 0 0 Monetary reserve

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Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14), and in particular Article 10 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the reserve entered as a provision to cover any needs arising from significant and unforeseen movements in the United States dollar/euro market exchange rate in relation to the rate used in the budget (USD 1=EUR 0,92).

The reserve is not included in the agricultural guideline.

SUBSECTION B2

STRUCTURAL OPERATIONS, STRUCTURAL AND COHESION EXPENDITURE, FINANCIAL MECHANISM, OTHER AGRICULTURAL AND REGIONAL OPERATIONS, TRANSPORT AND FISHERIES

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B2-1

STRUCTURAL FUNDS

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CHAPTER B2-1 0 - OBJECTIVE 1

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Berlin Council Decision of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Measures to combat fraud are now funded from Title B5-9.

The programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties is to be continued (Decision of Berlin European Council to provide EUR 500 million for the continuation of the programme). Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

B2-1 0 0 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

This appropriation is intended to cover EAGGF Guidance Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

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B2-1 0 1 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No.../1999 of... 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,... 1999, p....).

This appropriation is intended to cover FIFG Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

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B2-1 0 2 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

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B2-1 0 3 European Social Fund (ESF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover ESF Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and women

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B2-1 0 4 Completion of earlier programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38), as last amended by Decision 85/568/EEC (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 40).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulations (EEC) No 3823/85 (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 23) and (EEC) No 3824/85 (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector (OJ L 376, 31.12.1986, p. 7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3946/92 (OJ L 401, 31.12.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the financial instrument for fisheries guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3699/93 of 21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 346, 31.12.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 25/97 (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No../1999 of... 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,......1999, p...).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the three Funds and the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

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CHAPTER B2-1 1 - OBJECTIVE 2

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Measures to combat fraud are now funded from Title B5-9.

B2-1 1 0 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 2 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

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B2-1 1 1 European Social Fund (ESF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover ESF Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and women.

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B2-1 1 2 Completion of earlier programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the three Funds, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5b. The EAGGF Guidance Section continues to fund commitments from the preceding period in respect of former Objective 5b.

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CHAPTER B2-1 2 - OBJECTIVE 3

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Measures to combat fraud are now funded from Title B5-9.

B2-1 2 0 European Social Fund (ESF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover ESF Objective 3 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and women.

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B2-1 2 1 Completion of earlier programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 3 and 4.

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CHAPTER B2-1 3 - OTHER STRUCTURAL MEASURES (OUTSIDE OBJECTIVE 1 AREAS)

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Measures to combat fraud are now funded from Title B5-9.

B2-1 3 0 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) (outside Objective 1 areas)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No.../1999 of... 1999 laying down detailed rules and arrangements regarding structural measures in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,... 1999, p...).

This appropriation is intended to cover FIFG measures outside Objective 1 areas as regards commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

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B2-1 3 1 Completion of earlier FIFG programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3699/93 of 21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 346, 31.12.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 25/97 (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 7).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 109/94 of 19 January 1994 concerning the fishing vessel register of the Community (OJ L 19, 22.1.1994, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No.../1999 of... 1999 laying down detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,... 1999, p...).

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5a "Fisheries", including measures funded under Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93.

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B2-1 3 2 Completion of earlier EAGGF programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5a.

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CHAPTER B2-1 4 - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Measures to combat fraud are now funded from Title B5-9.

B2-1 4 0 Leader

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Leader Community initiative relating to rural development.

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B2-1 4 1 Interreg

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Interreg Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation.

Special attention will be paid to cross-border activities, in particular with a view to enlargement and better coordination with the Phare, Tacis and Meda programmes.

Suitable attention will be paid to cooperation with the most remote regions.

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B2-1 4 2 Equal

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Equal Community initiative relating to transnational cooperation towards the promotion of new practices for combating discrimination and inequality of all kinds on the labour market.

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and women.

The Commission must seek to use part of the appropriations to combat discrimination against women with regard to access to the labour market.

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B2-1 4 3 Urban

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover the operations of the Community Urban initiative for the economic and social regeneration of cities and urban neighbourhoods in crisis with a view to promoting sustainable urban development.

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B2-1 4 4 Completion of earlier programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Commission notice to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing sector (RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3699/93 of 21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 346, 31.12.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 25/97 (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 7).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small-and medium-sized enterprises to the single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 17).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas (Rechar II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative "Adaptation of the workforce to industrial change" (Adapt), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative "Employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources" (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 36).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (Peace) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (Employment) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 13).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (Adapt) aimed at promoting employment growth and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 7).

Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Communication of 26 November 1997 from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (Peace) [COM(97) 642 final].

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999, on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No.../1999 of... 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,... 1999, p...).

This appropriation is intended to fund the commitments remaining to be settled from Community initiatives preceding the new programming period (2000 to 2006).

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CHAPTER B2-1 6 - INNOVATORY MEASURES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

B2-1 6 0 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

This appropriation is intended to cover the EAGGF-funded innovatory measures and technical assistance provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds.

The innovatory measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation and supervision measures required for implementation of the EAGGF Guidance Section.

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B2-1 6 1 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No.../1999 of... 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,... 1999, p...).

This appropriation is intended to cover the FIFG-funded innovatory measures and technical assistance provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 laying down general provisions regarding the Structural Funds.

The innovatory measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation and supervision measures required for implementation of the FIFG.

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B2-1 6 2 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF-funded innovatory measures and technical assistance provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds.

The innovatory measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation and supervision measures required for implementation of the ERDF.

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B2-1 6 3 European Social Fund (ESF)

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Remarks

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover the ESF-funded innovatory measures and technical assistance provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds.

The innovatory measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation and supervision measures required for implementation of the ESF.

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B2-1 6 4 Completion of earlier programmes

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38), as last amended by Decision 85/568/EEC (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 40).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulations (EEC) No 3823/85 (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 23) and (EEC) No 3824/85 (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3571/90 of 4 December 1990 introducing various measures concerning the implementation of the common fisheries policy in the former German Democratic Republic (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3575/90 of 4 December 1990 concerning the activities of the Structural Funds in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic (OJ L 353, 17.12.1990, p. 19).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the financial instrument for fisheries guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) no 3699/93 of 21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 346, 31.12.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 25/97 (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No../1999 of...1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L...,... 1999, p...).

FIFG:

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 388, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (OJ L 350, 31.12.1994, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1).

Pursuant to this Regulation (the basic Regulation of the CFP), the common fisheries policy has the goal of promoting the rational and responsible exploitation of living aquatic resources in Community waters on a sustainable basis and with due respect for the marine ecosystem. Under Article 4, the Commission is required to draw up measures laying down conditions for access to waters and resources and for the pursuit of exploitation activities, in the light of the most relevant analyses and on the basis of the most recent scientific data.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 686/97 (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 of 27 June 1994 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (OJ L 171, 6.7.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 685/95 of 27 March 1995 on the management of the fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (OJ L 71, 31.3.1995, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/95 of 15 June 1995 establishing a system for the management of fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (OJ L 199, 24.8.1995, p. 1).

EAGGF Guidance:

Council Regulation (EEC) No 458/80 of 18 February 1980 on collective projects for the restructuring of vineyards (OJ L 57, 29.2.1980, p. 27), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 596/91 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (OJ L 93, 30.3.1985, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 (OJ L 218, 6.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Article 22 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1654/86 of 26 May 1986 introducing a common measure for replanting and converting olive groves damaged by frost in 1985 in certain regions of the Community (OJ L 145, 30.5.1986, p. 13).

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods, by the three Structural Funds and the FIFG in respect of innovatory, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar measures provided for in the Regulations concerned.

It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned Regulations, which are not covered by the priority Objectives of the Funds.

In the case of the FIFG this was expenditure relating to the support and financing of studies and projects relating to the conservation and management of fishery resources and the protection of marine species as well as the relationship between fisheries and the environment, the use of new techniques to improve the cost-benefit ratio of inspections, the formation of producer organisations and the institution of plans for improving the quality of their products, and networking among the various parties involved in the fishing industry using innovative techniques of communication and data-exchange, including the running of such networks. The appropriation also covered pilot projects, project assessment, collecting basic data, organising meetings of experts and working groups, as well as assessing, publishing and otherwise disseminating results. From 2000 onwards the new resource-management support measures will be funded from Article B2-9 0 3.

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TITLE B2-3

COHESION FUND

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CHAPTER B2-3 0 - COHESION FUND

B2-3 0 0 Cohesion Fund

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Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 566/94 of 10 March 1994 extending Regulation (EEC) No 792/93 establishing a cohesion financial instrument (OJ L 72, 16.3.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1264/1999 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 57).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of financing the Cohesion Fund, both before 2000 and in the new period.

Anti-fraud measures will from now on be financed under Chapter B5-9.

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TITLE B2-4

EXPENDITURE FOR THE FINANCIAL MECHANISM RELATING TO THE ACCESSION OF NEW MEMBER STATES

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CHAPTER B2-4 0 - EXPENDITURE FOR THE FINANCIAL MECHANISM RELATING TO THE ACCESSION OF NEW MEMBER STATES

B2-4 0 1 Expenditure for the EEA financial mechanism in connection with the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the European Union

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Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Cooperation Agreement of 30 June 1992 between EFTA and the EIB.

This article was intended to cover financing of the Community contribution to the EEA financial mechanism in connection with the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden. The heading is being maintained because the balance remaining in the financial mechanism will not be known until after the EIB has concluded its payments.

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TITLE B2-5

OTHER AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS

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CHAPTER B2-5 1 - CONTROLS AND OTHER OPERATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

B2-5 1 1 Checks on application of the rules in agriculture

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1208/81 of 28 April 1981 determining the Community scale for the classification of carcases of adult bovine animals (OJ L 123, 7.5.1981, p. 3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1026/91 (OJ L 106, 26.4.1991, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 of 17 July 1984 laying down special measures in respect of olive oil (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2599/97 (OJ L 351, 23.12.1997, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases (OJ L 301, 20.11.1984, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3530/86 (OJ L 326, 21.11.1986, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1319/85 of 23 May 1985 on the reinforcement of supervision of the application of Community rules on fruit and vegetables (OJ L 137, 27.5.1985, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3650/90 of 11 December 1990 on measures to strengthen the application of the common quality standards for fruit and vegetables in Portugal (OJ L 362, 27.12.1990, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2137/92 of 23 July 1992 concerning the Community scale for the classification of carcases of ovine animals and determining the Community standard of fresh or chilled sheep carcases and extending Regulation (EEC) No 338/91 (OJ L 214, 30.7.1992, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 461/93 of 26 February 1993 laying down detailed rules for the Community scale for the classification of carcases of ovine animals (OJ L 49, 27.2.1993, p. 70).

This appropriation is intended to cover the contractual expenditure and grants to Member States for the installation of instruments to monitor various sectors (fruit and vegetables, olive oil, etc.).

It is broken down by Member State and monitoring measure as follows:

Breakdown by Member State and measure

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The Commission will compare, in its quarterly reports on the implementation of the budget and in the administrative accounts for the financial year 2000, the utilisation of appropriations, by Member State and monitoring measure, with the above forecasts.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on controls which the Commission will carry out on EAGGF expenditure using all means likely to avoid undue payment and, in particular, by means of on-the-spot checks, such as expenditure on the technical improvement of such controls (electronic data transmission, remote sensing, etc.).

It also covers Commission enquiries and checks in the Member States so as to verify that Community rules are being applied correctly in order to ensure a uniform and correct application of agricultural regulations and in particular those involving Community financing (e.g. the grading of carcases, the water content of chicken carcases, etc.).

It also covers expenditure on the monitoring of animal protection provisions during the transport of animals for slaughter inside and outside the European Union.

This article also covers the verification of expenditure of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, by all means likely to prevent any undue payment.

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B2-5 1 2 Data networks

B2-5 1 2 0 A Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B2-5 1 2 0 Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN)

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Council Regulation No 79/65/EEC of 15 June 1965 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Economic Community (OJ 109, 23.6.1965, p. 1859/65), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2801/95 (OJ L 291, 6.12.1995, p. 3).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the standard fees and the development of facilities for the processing, analysis and dissemination of farm accountancy data.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B2-5 1 2 1 Surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 of 29 February 1988 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings between 1988 and 2007 (OJ L 56, 2.3.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2467/96 (OJ L 335, 24.12.1996, p. 3).

This appropriation is intended to cover contributions to financing statistical surveys needed to monitor structures in the European Union, including the Eurofarm base.

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B2-5 1 3 Restructuring of systems for agricultural surveys

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Council Decision 96/411/EC of 25 June 1996 on improving Community agricultural statistics (OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Decision 98/3/EC (OJ L 1, 3.1.1998, p. 9).

Proposal for a Council Decision, presented by the Commission on 11 November 1998, on the application of aerial-survey and remote-sensing techniques to the agricultural statistics for 1999 to 2003 (OJ C 372, 2.12.1998, p. 27).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on the improvement of systems of agricultural statistics in the Community,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with the carrying-out of enquiries and statistical or economic studies in the field of agriculture, agri-environment and rural development,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with the purchasing and the consulting of databases,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with agricultural sector modelling and short-and medium-term forecasts of market and agricultural structure trends, and with the dissemination of results,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with the implementation of operations for applying remote sensing, area sampling and agro-meteorological models to agricultural statistics.

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B2-5 1 4 Pilot projects for family-type farming

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This appropriation is intended for pilot projects aimed at ensuring the survival of family-type farming in the EU.

It is also intended for the financing of farmers' associations carrying out information activities, operating projects and providing services aimed at family-type farmers.

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B2-5 1 5 Forestry

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 of 17 November 1986 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution (OJ L 326, 21.11.1986, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 307/97 (OJ L 51, 21.2.1997, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1615/89 of 29 May 1989 establishing a European forestry information and communication system (EFICS) (OJ L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 12), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1100/98 (OJ L 157, 30.5.1998, p. 10).

Council Decision 89/367/EEC of 29 May 1989 setting up a Standing Forestry Committee (OJ L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community's forests against fire (OJ L 217, 31.7.1992, p. 3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 308/97 (OJ L 51, 21.2.1997, p. 11).

This appropriation is intended, within the framework of measures against atmospheric pollution and fires, to cover:

- the financial contribution to the costs of projects and programmes submitted by Member States and local authorities,

- the costs of implementing the programme for combining data acquired on atmospheric pollution in forests and its effects,

- coordination, evaluation and follow-up of the measures adopted, including measures relating to implementation of the resolutions passed by the Strasbourg ministerial conference (1990) on the protection of forests in Europe,

- fire prevention measures through the provision of appropriate resources, particularly in high-risk regions.

Within the framework of the European forestry information and communication system (EFICS), it also covers expenditure on contracts for setting it up, monitoring implementation and gathering and spreading data.

This appropriation also covers pilot projects to encourage forestry activities that strengthen the multi-functional role of forests and their environmental value and the establishment of a European network of protected areas.

Also charged to this article is the Community's contribution towards financing the Geneva Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution signed by the Community on 14 November 1979 and ratified on 15 July 1982 (International Cooperative Programme for the monitoring and evaluation of the effects of atmospheric pollution on forests).

This appropriation is also intended to finance measures seeking the implementation of a European forestry strategy.

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B2-5 1 7 Plant and animal genetic resources

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/94 of 20 June 1994 on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture (OJ L 159, 28.6.1994, p. 1).

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B2-5 1 9 Completion of earlier veterinary and plant-health measures

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This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments entered into under items B2-5 1 0 0, B2-5 1 0 1, B2-5 1 0 2, B2-5 1 0 3, B2-5 1 0 5, B2-5 1 0 6 and B2-5 1 2 2.

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TITLE B2-6

OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS

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CHAPTER B2-6 0 - OTHER REGIONAL POLICY OPERATIONS

B2-6 0 2 Completion of other regional measures

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European Parliament resolution of 11 July 1986 on the efficiency of national regional policy instruments - conclusions regarding a new regional policy (OJ C 227, 8.9.1986, p. 156).

This appropriation is intended to cover payments against previous commitments under this article.

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B2-6 0 4 Community contribution to the International Fund for Ireland

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2687/94 of 31 October 1994 on Community financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (OJ L 286, 5.11.1994, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2614/97 of 15 December 1997 on Community financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (OJ L 353, 24.12.1997, p. 5).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 29 October 1999 on Community financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (COM(1999) 549 final).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's contribution to the financing of the International Fund for Ireland set up by the Anglo-Irish Agreement of November 1985 with a view to promoting economic and social progress and encouraging contacts, dialogue and reconciliation between the peoples of Ireland.

The activities under the International Fund for Ireland may complement and support activities promoted by the new initiative programme to aid the peace process in both parts of Ireland.

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TITLE B2-7

TRANSPORT

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CHAPTER B2-7 0 - TRANSPORT

B2-7 0 2 A Preparation, evaluation and promotion of transport safety - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B2-7 0 2 Preparation, evaluation and promotion of transport safety

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The appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of its institutional prerogatives in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure.

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 71, 80 and 154 to 156 thereof.

Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences (OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 94/72/EC (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 85).

Council Directive 91/670/EEC of 16 December 1991 on mutual acceptance of personnel licences for the exercise of functions in civil aviation (OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 21).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4).

Council Decision 92/143/EEC of 25 February 1992 on radio-navigation systems for Europe (OJ L 59, 4.3.1992, p. 17).

Council Directive 93/65/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the definition and use of compatible technical specifications for the procurement of air traffic management equipment and systems (OJ L 187, 29.7.1993, p. 52).

Council Directive 93/75/EEC of 13 September 1993 concerning minimum requirements for vessels bound for or leaving Community ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods (OJ L 247, 5.10.1993, p. 19).

Council Decision 93/704/EEC of 30 November 1993 on the creation of a Community database on road accidents (OJ L 329, 30.12.1993, p. 63).

Amended proposal for a Council Directive, submitted by the Commission on 7 June 1994, concerning the setting-up of a European vessel reporting system in the maritime zones of the Community Member States (OJ C 193, 16.7.1994, p. 7).

Council Directive 94/55/EC of 21 November 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 7), as last adapted by Directive 1999/47/EC (OJ L 169, 5.7.1999, p. 1).

Council Directive 94/56/EC of 21 November 1994 establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents (OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 14).

Council Directive 94/57/EC of 22 November 1994 on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations (OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 20).

Council Directive 94/58/EC of 22 November 1994 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 28).

Council Directive 95/21/EC of 19 June 1995 concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control) (OJ L 157, 7.7.1995, p. 1).

Council Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 249, 17.10.1995, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3051/95 of 8 December 1995 on the safety management of roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries (ro-ro ferries) (OJ L 320, 30.12.1995, p. 14).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 May 1996, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (OJ C 179, 22.6.1996, p. 9).

Council Directive 96/35/EC of 3 June 1996 on the appointment and vocational qualification of safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (OJ L 145, 19.6.1996, p. 10).

Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 25), as last adapted by Directive 1999/48/EC (OJ L 169, 5.7.1999, p. 58).

Council Directive 96/67/EC of 15 October 1996 on access to the groundhandling market at Community airports (OJ L 272, 25.10.1996, p. 36).

Council Directive 96/96/EC of 20 December 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 1).

Commission Directive 97/15/EC of 25 March 1997 adopting Eurocontrol standards and amending Council Directive 93/65/EEC on the definition and use of compatible technical specifications for the procurement of air traffic management equipment and systems (OJ L 95, 10.4.1997, p. 16).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the rules and measures required to improve the safety of inland, air and sea transport, without unduly affecting the economic efficiency of these transport modes. In particular, it covers the expenditure required to carry out the following operations:

- technical harmonisation of road transport and of traffic rules,

- collection and dissemination of information for the purposes of monitoring and evaluating road safety and road safety trends in the European Union,

- road accident avoidance measures, with the emphasis on the human factor,

- measures to alleviate the consequences of road accidents,

- approximation of legislation, technical standards and administrative monitoring practices relating to transport safety,

- improvement of aviation safety conditions, in particular by establishing a coherent regulatory framework applicable to Community aircraft, operators and personnel and by creating mechanisms for monitoring and cooperation with third countries,

- measures to adapt the capacity of infrastructures and airspace to air traffic requirements,

- access to the groundhandling market at Community airports,

- action to improve the safety of sea transport, such as better training for crews and traffic regulation measures.

Given the particularly high number of road deaths each year in the EU, the majority of the funds available under this article should be concentrated on measures to reduce significantly the number of casualties.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 30 000.

B2-7 0 4 A Preparation, evaluation and promotion of sustainable mobility - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B2-7 0 4 Preparation, evaluation and promotion of sustainable mobility

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The appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of its institutional prerogatives in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure.

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 71, 80 and 154 to 156 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4058/86 of 22 December 1986 concerning coordinated action to safeguard free access to cargoes in ocean trades (OJ L 378, 31.12.1986, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2299/89 of 24 July 1989 on a code of conduct for computerised reservation systems (OJ L 220, 29.7.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3089/93 (OJ L 278, 11.11.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 613/91 of 4 March 1991 on the transfer of ships from one register to another within the Community (OJ L 68, 15.3.1991, p. 1).

Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3921/91 of 16 December 1991 laying down the conditions under which non-resident carriers may transport goods or passengers by inland waterway within a Member State (OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 881/92 of 26 March 1992 on access to the market in the carriage of goods by road within the Community to or from the territory of a Member State or passing across the territory of one or more Member States (OJ L 95, 9.4.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23 July 1992 on licensing of air carriers (OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2409/92 of 23 July 1992 on fares and rates for air services (OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 15).

Council Directive 92/106/EEC of 7 December 1992 on the establishment of common rules for certain types of combined transport of goods between Member States (OJ L 368, 17.12.1992, p. 38).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3577/92 of 7 December 1992 applying the principle of freedom to provide services to maritime transport within Member States (maritime cabotage) (OJ L 364, 12.12.1992, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 of 18 January 1993 on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports (OJ L 14, 22.1.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/89/EEC of 25 October 1993 on the application by Member States of taxes on certain vehicles used for the carriage of goods by road and tolls and charges for the use of certain infrastructures (OJ L 279, 12.11.1993, p. 32).

Council Directive 94/58/EC of 22 November 1994 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 28).

Council Directive 96/26/EC of 29 April 1996 on admission to the occupation of road haulage operator and road passenger transport operator and mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications intended to facilitate for these operators the right to freedom of establishment in national and international transport operations (OJ L 124, 23.5.1996, p. 1).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 May 1996, amending Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (OJ C 179, 22.6.1996, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1356/96 of 8 July 1996 on common rules applicable to the transport of goods or passengers by inland waterway between Member States with a view to establishing freedom to provide such transport services (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 7).

Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1).

Council Directive 96/67/EC of 15 October 1996 on access to the groundhandling market at Community airports (OJ L 272, 25.10.1996, p. 36).

Council Directive 96/75/EC of 19 November 1996 on the systems of chartering and pricing in national and international inland waterway transport in the Community (OJ L 304, 27.11.1996, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 of 9 October 1997 on air carrier liability in the event of accidents (OJ L 285, 17.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 718/1999 of 29 March 1999 on a Community fleet capacity policy to promote inland waterway transport (OJ L 90, 2.4.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the gathering, collation and processing of all kinds of information necessary to the elaboration and development of the Community's common transport policy, including its extension to third countries, technical assistance, specific training measures and promotion of the common transport policy, including the establishment and implementation of the guidelines for the trans-European transport network referred to in the Treaty.

It covers in particular expenditure on the following activities:

- preparation and evaluation of measures aiming at completion, management and development of the single transport market, including extension thereof beyond the Community,

- preparation of the legislation required for each mode of transport, both on access to the market and on the technical, social and fiscal rules, and for the carriage of goods and passengers,

- monitoring of the market for the carriage of goods and passengers in all modes, including improved collection of statistics by Member States,

- preparation and implementation of measures to ensure fair conditions of competition between operators both within the same mode and between different modes,

- integrating the master plans drawn up for each mode of transport and keeping them consistent,

- promotion of intermodal transport and of transport logistics,

- design and development of a "Citizens' Network" bringing together the services provided by different modes of transport, in particular public transport,

- development of a fair, effective pricing policy for transport, including road user taxes,

- increasing use of data transmission in connection with transport infrastructure, particularly in relation to air traffic management, shipping and road traffic,

- development and putting into service of the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for all modes of transport,

- analysis of the environmental and socioeconomic impact of the planned transport networks,

- development of conditions providing greater mobility for the disabled,

- promotion of sustainable mobility in the Community and of effective cooperation between the different transport modes,

- standardisation mandates to the European standards organisations or other bodies, in all transport sectors.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 20 000.

B2-7 0 6 Action programme to promote the combined transport of goods

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2196/98 of 1 October 1998 concerning the granting of Community financial assistance for innovative actions to promote combined transport (OJ L 277, 14.10.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of feasibility studies and innovatory activities to promote the development of combined transport routes in the Community and from the Community to third countries.

The measure has the following specific objectives:

- improvement of the competitiveness of combined transport compared with road transport in terms of price and quality of service,

- promotion of the use of advanced technology in the field of combined transport,

- improved access to combined transport for businesses, irrespective of their size.

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TITLE B2-9

OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING FISHERIES AND THE SEA

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CHAPTER B2-9 0 - SUPPORT MEASURES FOR THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

B2-9 0 1 Financial contribution to inspection and surveillance operations carried out by the Member States

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Remarks

Council Decision 89/631/EEC of 27 November 1989 on a Community financial contribution towards expenditure incurred by Member States for the purpose of ensuring respect of the Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources (OJ L 364, 14.12.1989, p. 64), as last amended by Decision 95/528/EC (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 35).

Council Decision 95/527/EC of 8 December 1995 on a Community financial contribution towards certain expenditure incurred by the Member States implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's contribution to investment expenditure, setting up integrated projects, spending on training and other operating costs in Ireland.

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B2-9 0 2 Inspection and surveillance of fishing activities in waters inside and outside the Community

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Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 31 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries (NEAFC) (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21).

Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the international Convention for the conservation of Atlantic tunas, as amended by the protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of plenipotentiaries of the States parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (ICCAT) (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1956/88 of 9 June 1988 adopting provisions for the application of the scheme of joint international inspection adopted by the North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (OJ L 175, 6.7.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 436/92 (OJ L 54, 28.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3943/90 of 19 December 1990 on the application of the system of observation and inspection established under Article XXIV of the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 379, 31.12.1990, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3069/95 of 21 December 1995 establishing a European Community observer scheme applicable to Community fishing vessels operating in the regulatory area of the North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 150/97 of 12 December 1996 on the conclusion of an Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and laying down provisions for its implementation (OJ L 30, 31.1.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 894/97 of 29 April 1997 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources (OJ L 132, 23.5.1997, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1239/98 (OJ L 171, 17.6.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2399/97 of 24 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (OJ L 332, 4.12.1997, p. 19).

Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 308/1999 (OJ L 38, 12.2.1999, p. 6).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission in fulfilling its mandate to apply and verify the inspection arrangements applicable to the common fisheries policy. The expenditure concerned is considered to be operating expenditure and covers all measures related to the mandate, including management.

The appropriation covers administrative expenditure, which includes the cost of missions to supervise national checks, accompanying national inspectors, meetings of experts, inspectors' equipment, information technology (including the setting up and management of computerised databases) and Community log books and expenditure linked to Community inspections in international waters, including inspection missions, the chartering of inspection vessels and the expenses of observers.

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B2-9 0 3 A Strengthening the dialogue with the fishing industry and groups affected by the common fisheries policy - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B2-9 0 3 Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy

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Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 22 July 1999, on closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy (COM(1999) 382 final).

This article is intended to finance the following under the action plan for closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy:

- grants to European trade bodies for the organisation of internal coordinating meetings in preparation for meeetings of the Advisory Committee on fisheries (indicative amount: EUR 400 000),

- the implementation of measures to provide documentation on and explain the common fisheries policy aimed at the fishing industry and those concerned.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B2-9 0 9 Specific operation in favour of small-scale fisheries and small-scale coastal fishing

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance pilot projects to guarantee the survival of the small-scale fishing industry.

It also covers the funding of actions aimed at setting up regional and national forums or associations whose economic basis is the fisheries sector, especially small-scale coastal fishing. These associations are to be national in scope, based on the pooling of experience, and are to become discussion forums for the problems of small-scale coastal fishing and Community policy for the sector.

Funding is to be targeted on information and awareness-raising initiatives and on local promotion and development projects, with the aim of preserving small-scale coastal fisheries and traditional fisheries, and passive gear and the regional cultural values associated with this type of fishing gear, as well as the development and integration of the commercial and industrial sectors. Projects may be submitted by regional bodies, non-governmental organisations and fishermen's associations.

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SUBSECTION B3

EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND YOUTH

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B3-1

EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND YOUTH

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CHAPTER B3-1 0 - EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND YOUTH POLICY

B3-1 0 0 General and higher education

B3-1 0 0 0 A Preparatory actions for cooperation in the field of education and of youth policy-expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-1 0 0 0 Preparatory action for cooperation in the fields of education and of youth policy

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This appropriation is intended for the completion of preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

A minimum of EUR 320 000 is intended to finance the youth parliaments of the European Union.

An amount of EUR 150 000 is intended to finance the European Youth Parliament; an amount of EUR 60 000 is intended to cover the Model European Parliament Foundation.

An amount of EUR 110 000 is intended to support the measure 'Parliaments representing the Youth of Europe' in various regions of the European Union, on the basis of a call for proposals to be assessed and processed by March 2000. Priority will be given to initiatives which actively promote and encourage participation by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The youth parliaments should coordinate and cooperate in order to reach the maximum multiplier effect and European added value.

This appropriation is intended, in particular, to support actions to promote and safeguard Community regional languages and cultures.

It is also aimed at those minority languages which do not belong to a specific region, such as Yiddish, gypsy languages, etc.

All projects benefiting from appropriations under this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 82 350 in commitments,

- EUR 76 457 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B3-1 0 0 1 A Socrates-expenditure on admimistrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 0 1 Socrates

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Remarks

European Parliament and Council Decision (EC) No.../... of... 1999, establishing the second phase of the Community action programme "Socrates" (OJ L...,..., p....).

This appropriation is intended to provide total or partial support for the operations envisaged in the Socrates programme.

The operations should seek to ensure full access for disabled young people and allow for any additional costs which arise thereby.

All projects benefiting from appropriations from this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

Any such information and publications should be accessible to disabled young people.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 4 364 550 in commitments,

- EUR 3 264 812 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 0 2 Connect - innovation and connection of Community programmes - preparatory measures

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This appropriation is intended for the completion of preparatory actions for a "Europe of knowledge". The actions financed under this item should develop synergies between education, culture, training, innovation, research and new technologies in the form of "linking actions", aimed at reducing the gaps which currently exist between those fields.

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B3-1 0 0 3 Prepatory measures for promotion of the linguistic diversity of the Community in the information society

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This appropriation is intended to promote the linguistic diversity of the Community, including regional and minority languages.

It is also intended to cover the financing of preparatory measures with a view to the designation of 2001 as European Year of Languages, including sign languages.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 36 600 in commitments,

- EUR 18 300 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 0 6 Promotion and safeguard of regional and minority languages and cultures

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This appropriation is intended for the completion of actions to promote and safeguard the Community's regional languages and cultures.

It is also intended to cover the funding of exchanges and activities between minority culture groups in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the European Community.

It is also aimed at those minority languages which do not belong to a specific region, such as Yiddish, gypsy languages, etc.

Also charged to this item is the financing of exchanges and visits, pilot projects, seminars, symposia and reports, study grants, and didactic material.

All projects benefiting from appropriations under this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

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B3-1 0 1 Youth policy

B3-1 0 1 0 A Youth-expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 1 0 Youth

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Remarks

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council submitted by the Commission on 27 November 1998, establishing the Community action programme for youth (OJ C 28, 3.2.1999, p. 8).

Common Position (EC) No 22/1999 adopted by the Council on 28 June 1999 with a view to adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community action programme for youth (OJ C 210, 22.7.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover total or partial support for operations under the "Youth" programme.

The operations should seek to ensure full access for disabled young people and allow for any additional costs which arise thereby.

All projects benefiting from appropriations from this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

Any such information and publications should be accessible to disabled young people.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 1 453 020 in commitments,

- EUR 1 289 729 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 2 Vocational training and guidance

B3-1 0 2 0 A Promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship-expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-1 0 2 0 Promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship

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Remarks

Council Decision 1999/51/EC of 21 December 1998 on the promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship (OJ L 17, 22.1.1999, p. 45).

This appropriation is intended to finance measures by the Commission to implement Decision 1999/51/EC.

All projects benefiting from appropriations under this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 21 960 in commitments,

- EUR 14 549 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B3-1 0 2 1 A Leonardo da Vinci-expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 2 1 Leonardo da Vinci

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Remarks

Decision 1999/382/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme "Leonardo da Vinci" (OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33).

This appropriation is intended to cover total or partial support for operations under the "Leonardo da Vinci" programme.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 2 616 900 in commitments,

- EUR 2 155 905 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-1 0 2 5 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 354/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1131/94 of 16 May 1994, amending Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 127, 19.5.1994, p. 1), determining that the Centre should have its seat in Thessaloniki.

This appropriation is intended to cover the subsidy for the Centre in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 337/75.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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Authorised establishment plan

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B3-1 0 2 6 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training - relocation expenses

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 354/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1131/94 of 16 May 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 127, 19.5.1994, p. 1), determining that the Centre should have its seat in Thessaloniki.

This appropriation is intended to cover the subsidy to the Centre to meet the cost of relocating its seat in Thessaloniki.

The estimated revenue and expenditure linked to this transfer are as follows for the financial year:

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TITLE B3-2

CULTURE AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA

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CHAPTER B3-2 0 - CULTURE AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA

B3-2 0 0 Culture

B3-2 0 0 8 A Framework programme in support of culture - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-2 0 0 8 Framework programme in support of culture

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Remarks

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 28 May 1998, establishing a single financing and programming instrument for cultural cooperation ("Culture 2000" programme) (OJ C 211, 7.7.1998, p. 18).

Common Position (EC) No 26/1999 adopted by the Council on 28 June 1999 with a view to adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a single financing and programming instrument for cultural cooperation ("Culture 2000" programme) (OJ C 232, 13.8.1999, p. 25).

In accordance with the objectives of the proposal for a Decision, this appropriation is intended to cover:

- measures to improve knowledge of culture by carrying out projects highlighting cultural diversity and interdisciplinarity,

- cooperation agreements between cultural operators to produce works or organise events in a given sector,

- cooperation agreements linking different cultural fields,

- a new approach to flagship measures with a European dimension, in particular measures relating to the history of Europe (major international exhibitions on figures, events or turning points in European history, etc.),

- the broadcasting of events and works by television and the new media,

- operations intended to publicise European cultures outside the European Union,

- financing for the European city of culture project for the year 2000.

All projects funded from this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

They must also be accessible to disabled people.

This appropriation is also intended to finance actions for "Europe of knowledge", as a result of synergies between education, culture, training, innovation, research and new technologies in the form of "linking actions", aimed at reducing the dichotomies which currently exist between those fields. In the field of innovatory ideas (specific objective No 7 of "Europe of knowledge"), actions should be prepared in the following areas:

- musical training through the use of multimedia technologies,

- courses on the cultural and architectural heritage in schools,

- schools competitions for inventions,

- education in civic studies and democracy, comparative studies.

The appropriation also covers measures to support access by young people, especially women, to technological training courses and measures intended to support parental involvement in education at European level, together with measures to involve them in efforts to combat violence in schools and academic failure. Priority will be given to initiatives which actively promote and encourage participation by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This appropriation is also intended to fund assistance for European support organisations in the fields of the arts, culture and heritage.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriation entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 667 950 in commitments,

- EUR 333 060 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution by the applicant countries to participation in Community programmes entered in item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-2 0 0 9 Completion of previous programmes and measures

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Remarks

Decision No 719/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 establishing a programme to support artistic and cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope) (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 20), as amended by Decision No 477/1999/EC (OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 2).

Decision No 2085/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 1997 establishing a programme of support, including translation, in the field of books and reading (Ariane) (OJ L 291, 24.10.1997, p. 26), as amended by Decision No 476/1999/EC (OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 2228/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1997 establishing a Community action programme in the field of cultural heritage (the Raphael programme) (OJ L 305, 8.11.1997, p. 31).

This item, to which only payment appropriations have been allocated, is intended to cover commitments entered into in connection with the Raphael, Kaleidoscope and Ariane programmes, which will come to an end on 31 December 1999, cooperation measures within the Community and with non-member countries, experimental measures in relation to the framework programme in support of culture and the "Sport in Europe" activities which will be wound up at the end of 1999.

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To the appropriation entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "-" in commitments,

- EUR 312 088 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B3-2 0 1 Audiovisual media

B3-2 0 1 0 A Media (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry) - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-2 0 1 0 Media (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry)

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Remarks

Council Decision 95/563/EC of 10 July 1995 on the implementation of a programme encouraging the development and distribution of European audiovisual works (Media II - Development and distribution) (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 25).

Council Decision 95/564/EC of 22 December 1995 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (Media II - Training) (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 33).

This appropriation will make it possible to work towards the following aims, as laid down in Decisions 95/563/EC and 95/564/EC:

- to help create a favourable environment within which Community undertakings will act as a driving force alongside those from other European countries,

- to stimulate and increase the competitive supply capacity of European audiovisual products, with special regard for the role and requirements of small and medium-sized undertakings, the legitimate interests of all professionals who play a part in the original creation of such products and the position of countries in Europe with smaller audiovisual production capacities and/or with a limited geographical and linguistic area,

- to step up intra-European exchanges of films and audiovisual programmes and to make maximum use of the various means of distribution which either exist or are still to be set up in Europe, with a view to securing a better return on investment, wider dissemination and greater public impact,

- to encourage networking among European professionals and enterprises in the audiovisual industry,

- to increase European production and distribution companies' share of world markets,

- to promote access to and use of the new communications technology, particularly European technology, in the production and distribution of audiovisual material,

- to encourage an overall approach to the audiovisual industry which allows for the interdependence of its various sectors,

- to undertake the necessary consultations with all the circles concerned,

- to support audiovisual and film festivals.

All projects funded under this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

In accordance with Article 4(2), second subparagraph, of the Financial Regulation, this item will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional appropriations within the limits of the revenue to be entered in item 6 1 5 8 of the statement of revenue.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the European Economic Area Agreement, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 1 207 800 in commitments,

- EUR 1 061 400 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution by the candidate countries to participation in Community programmes entered in item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-2 0 1 6 A Preparatory measures in the audiovisual sector - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-2 0 1 6 Preparatory measures in the audiovisual sector

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This appropriation is intended to finance, for the second year, preparatory measures within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

It is intended to cover preparatory work for a new progamme in the audiovisual field designed to improve the overall position of the audiovisual industry, in particular by encouraging the adoption of new technologies.

It covers measures to support:

- the establishment of European networks for the distribution of films and the broadcasting of cultural events by electronic means (by cable, satellite, etc.),

- the networking of European audiovisual producers by means of digital technology,

- new initiatives on the introduction of digital and multilingual radio systems,

- new initiatives in multilingual television.

All projects funded under this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B3-2 0 1 7 A Other measures in the audiovisual sector - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-2 0 1 7 Other measures in the audiovisual sector

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Remarks

European Parliament and Council Directive 97/36/EC of 30 June 1997 amending Council Directive 89/552/EEC on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 60).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 12 March 1999, concerning Community participation in the European Audiovisual Observatory (OJ C 110, 21.4.1999, p. 14).

Council Decision 1999/297/EC of 26 April 1999, establishing a Community statistical information infrastructure relating to the industry and markets of the audiovisual and related sectors (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 39).

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

- implementation of the "Television without Frontiers" Directive,

- implementation of the Council Decision establishing a Community statistical information infrastructure relating to the industry and markets of the audiovisual and related sectors,

- production of statistics on the audiovisual sector.

The Council recommendation on the protection of minors and human dignity will be acted on in respect of the new audiovisual services.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B3-2 0 1 9 Completion of the "advanced European television programme for producing, converting and broadcasting 16/9 format programmes"

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Council Decision 93/424/EEC of 22 July 1993 on an action plan for the introduction of advanced television services in Europe (OJ L 196, 5.8.1993, p. 48).

This appropriation is intended to cover the commitments entered into in connection with the advanced television in 16/9 format programme, which was completed in 1997.

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B3-2 0 2 Pilot project to assist campaigns to combat drug taking in sport in Europe

B3-2 0 2 0 Pilot projects to assist campaigns to combat drug taking in sport in Europe

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Remarks

Declaration on sport annexed to the Final Act of the Treaty of Amsterdam.

Conclusions of the Vienna European Council.

Conclusions of the Cardiff European Council.

European Parliament resolution of 17 December 1998 on urgent measures to be taken against doping in sport (OJ C 98, 9.4.1999, p. 291).

This appropriation is intended to fund pilot projects aimed at encouraging cooperation between the Community's sporting organisations and European, national and international sports federations with a view to:

- setting up campaigns to combat drug taking in sport,

- harmonising national legislation laying down acceptable health limits for the absorption of doping substances,

- harmonising testing arrangements throughout European territory,

- studies into the consequences for health of drug taking.

It is also intended to support initiatives which encourage participation in sports events by disabled people and by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Account will also be taken of the specific features of amateur sport.

All projects benefiting from appropriations from this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that they have received financial support from the European Union.

In 2001, the Commission will produce a report for the European Parliament on the breakdown of expenditure, the activities funded by this appropriation, the results of those activities and its plans for the future.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

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CHAPTER B3-3 0 - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

B3-3 0 0 A General information and communication work concerning the European Union - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B3-3 0 0 General information and communication work concerning the European Union

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European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1998 on the information and communication policy in the European Union (OJ C 167, 1.6.1998, p. 230).

This appropriation is intended to fund general information and communication work on the European Union, with the aim of providing all Europeans with general information on the work of the Community institutions, on decisions taken and on the different stages of European integration, a task which falls within the public service remit.

An interinstitutional working party on general and specific information activities, made up of representatives of the European Parliament and of the Commission and co-chaired by the European Parliament and the Commission, is to be responsible for defining topics of common interest and coordinating information activities intended for the general public. A minimum amount of EUR 3 000 000 is intended to finance decentralised information activities carried out as part of interinstitutional cooperation. The working party will submit a report before 30 June on the activities involved in, and in particular the results of, cooperation and synergies between European Parliament information offices and Commission Representations.

With regard to decentralised actions, Parliament's external offices and the Commission's Representations ("Europe Houses") are jointly to devise and carry out information and communication activities concerning European Union policies with the exception of issues affecting each Institution's specific institutional role.

With regard to centralised actions, the two Institutions are jointly to produce print, audiovisual and electronic media materials for distribution by the information outlets.

These appropriations will also fund Euronews, in accordance with the commitments previously made.

The information concerned covers all the Community Institutions. It is supplied to the public through a decentralised network using modern and interactive media (by satellite, via the Internet, etc.) in synergy with the official information bodies in the Member States, and also through civil society.

There are three types of measures:

- measures carried out by the representations in the Member States:

- production of information tailored to each Member State,

- dissemination of information (written material, electronic media, radio and television),

- direct communication measures (legal advice for the public, seminars, European events, etc.),

- public relations work,

- support for information measures,

- measures carried out from Commission headquarters:

- public opinion analysis (Eurobarometer, etc.),

- production of information,

- dissemination of information (brochures, the Europa and Scad sites, television, radio, Europe by satellite, etc.),

- direct communication measures targeted at the general public and journalists (call centres, visits, etc.),

- measures through civil society (via those active in the social sphere, trade unions, measures aimed at young people and women),

- participation in fairs and exhibitions,

- measures carried out in partnership with the Member States:

- agreements on information work on European citizenship (Agenda 2000, employment, etc.).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B3-3 0 1 A Information outlets - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B3-3 0 1 Information outlets

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the financing of the International Federation of Europe Houses and the European Movement,

- the financing of information and documentation outlets throughout Europe (Info Points Europe and rural information forums). Such outlets, in the form of public or private organisations or combinations of the two, back up the work of the Commission's offices in the Member States,

- the financing of the activities of the SOS countryside telephone service,

- the financing of major national information centres jointly managed by the Member States,

- the training of persons to take charge of these outlets, and the task of running the network.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B3-3 0 2 A Information programmes for non-member countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B3-3 0 2 Information programmes for non-member countries

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

This appropriation is to cover the cost of financing the Commission's information and communication measures outside the European Community, whether carried out from headquarters, the delegations or the press and information offices:

- the European Union Visiting Programme (EUVP), jointly financed with the European Parliament,

- audiovisual news services,

- Contact Magazine, a monthly televised information magazine programme designed in conjunction with and jointly financed by the Member States,

- radio and television broadcasts in non-member countries,

- electronic and satellite transmission of information about the Community via the European Community networks in non-member countries,

- communication measures concerning major bilateral and international events to promote European visibility in non-member countries,

- the production and distribution by the European Union representations in non-member countries of written, electronic and audiovisual material in the appropriate languages,

- organising seminars, conferences, information visits and the like,

- establishing special relations with political decision-makers and the press.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B3-3 0 4 A European integration in universities - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriations is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B3-3 0 4 European integration in universities

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on European integration programmes in universities, such as the Jean Monnet Chairs, which are designed to consolidate the European Union by encouraging universities to create and develop courses and modules on European integration and to select them in line with the opinions of experts on the matter, and Jean Monnet centres.

A financial contribution is granted to the European University Council for the academic monitoring of the Jean Monnet programme.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B3-3 0 6 A Information programme for European citizens (Prince) - Information activities in connection with specific policies - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B3-3 0 6 Information programme for European citizens (Prince) - Information activities in connection with specific policies

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, this appropriation is intended to finance measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

It is also intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies, in particular those directed towards the general public. In 2000, it covers "The euro, a currency for Europe", "EU enlargement-a challenge for Europe" and the forthcoming Intergovernmental Conference which involve:

- a discussion-based information approach for partnerships with the Member States (50 %),

- transnational partnerships with civil society,

- information and discussion activities in non-member countries,

- developing information media (publications, Internet site, exhibitions, audiovisual products, televised information, opinion polls, etc.).

These measures are designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Community Institutions.They take account of specific national and regional characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities.

This appropriation is also intended to fund Euronews in accordance with the commitments previously made.

The interinstitutional working party referred to in the remarks against article B3-3 0 0 is responsible for defining topics of common interest and for coordinating the specific information activities intended for the general public.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B3-3 0 8 Celebrations for the millennium in the European Union

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

This article may be used to cover the European Union's contribution to the millennium celebrations.

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B3-3 0 9 Special annual events

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

Each year, the European Union is involved in notable events where the active presence of the Union is necessary and desirable, and warrants a financial contribution to those activities.

This appropriation is intended to finance in 2000 the Commission's contribution to Expo 2000, which will be held that year in Hanover from 1 June to 30 October. The theme is "Humankind, nature, technology and environment". It will also be used to conduct a systematic survey to establish what proportion of the visitors to the Expo have visited the EU's displays and in what ways - if at all - their visit has enhanced their awareness of the EU and its activities. The results of this survey will be presented to the European Parliament by 31 December 2000.

This appropriation is also intended to finance the European campaign to combat violence against women.

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SOCIAL DIMENSION AND EMPLOYMENT

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CHAPTER B3-4 0 - SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND EMPLOYMENT

B3-4 0 0 Social dialogue and the Community social dimension

B3-4 0 0 0 A Industrial relations and social dialogue - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 0 0 0 Industrial relations and social dialogue

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Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations under this item are intended to finance actions taken by the Commission by virtue of the powers specifically conferred upon it by Articles 137 and 139 of the EC Treaty.

Communication of 29 April 1998 from the Commission entitled "Social action programme 1998 to 2000" (COM(98) 259 final).

Communication of 20 May 1998 from the Commission adapting and promoting the social dialogue at Community level (COM(98) 322 final).

Conclusions of the Cologne European Council of 3 and 4 June 1999.

This appropriation is intended to cover subsidies to promote social dialogue at cross industry and sectoral level in accordance with Articles 138 and 139 of the EC Treaty.

It will therefore finance consultations, meetings, negotiations and other measures designed to achieve the above objectives.

Pilot projects to develop codes of conduct and social labels with a view to observance of fundamental social and labour-related rights throughout the world, involving enterprises, trade unions and non-governmental organisations committed to fundamental social rights, will also be assisted from these appropriations.

This appropriation also covers expenditure to promote good examples and networks, as well as studies and further training measures to implement the proposals in the Commission report on Pepper II (COM(96) 697 final).

A maximum amount of EUR 500 000 of the total appropriation for this item is intended to finance measures involving the social partners of the applicant countries.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

B3-4 0 0 2 Information and training measures for workers' organisations

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Remarks

Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations under this item are intended to finance actions taken by the Commission by virtue of the powers specifically conferred upon it by Articles 137 and 139 of the EC Treaty.

Communication of 29 April 1998 from the Commission entitled "Social action programme 1998 to 2000" (COM(98) 259 final).

Communication of 20 May 1998 from the Commission adapting and promoting the social dialogue at Community level (COM(98) 322 final).

Conclusions of the Cologne European Council of 3 and 4 June 1999.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and training measures for workers' organisations, including representatives of the social partners of the countries of central and eastern Europe, deriving from the implementation of Community action on the social dimension of the internal market and Monetary Union, including participation by representatives of the social partners in the countries of central and eastern Europe. Part of the appropriations for this item is intended to finance measures involving representatives of the social partners of the countries of central and eastern Europe.

It is also intended to finance the activities of the European Trade Union Institute, for which EUR 3 500 000 is earmarked.

EUR 2 700 000 is intended for the European Trade Union Academy and EUR 2 000 000 for the European Workers' Centre.

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B3-4 0 0 3 A Information, consultation and participation of representatives of undertakings - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 0 0 3 Information, consultation and participation of representatives of undertakings

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Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations under this item are intended to finance actions taken by the Commission by virtue of the powers specifically conferred upon it by Articles 137 and 139 of the EC Treaty.

Council Directive 97/74/EC of 15 December 1997 extending, to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Directive 94/45/EC on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 10, 16.1.1998, p. 22).

Proposal for a Council Directive, submitted by the Commission on 17 November 1998, establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community (OJ C 2, 5.1.1999, p. 3).

This appropriation covers funding of measures aimed at strengthening transnational cooperation between worker and employer representatives in respect of information, consultation and participation within undertakings operating in more than one Member State, even if they are not subject to Directive 94/45/EC or 97/74/EC, as well as measures providing for the transnational exchange of information and experience in the fields of information, consultation and participation within undertakings. The aim of such cooperation is to ensure that employees in such firms are correctly informed and consulted by management at all levels of the undertaking or group of undertakings. Exchange of experience will also deal with the preparation and implementation of participation of workers' representatives in the decision-making bodies of the European Company.

Part of this appropriation also covers the setting-up of information and observation points on the premises of European social partners possessing the necessary expertise in the field of action covered by this item. The aim of such information points is to inform and help the social partners and undertakings to set up structures for transnational information, consultation and participation and to foster their relations with the European institutions.

A maximum amount of EUR 500 000 of the total appropriation for this item is intended for participation by representatives of social partners from the applicant countries.

This appropriation may also be used to finance innovative measures concerning the prevention and resolution of disputes within multinational undertakings, particularly those arising in connection with group-wide restructuring, and measures to promote employee participation in profits and enterprise results.

The representatives of the workers and employers in a company shall request the subsidies for their company directly from the relevant Commission departments.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B3-4 0 0 5 European Centre for Industrial Relations

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Remarks

With regard to the Commission's communication to the Council and European Parliament of 25 September 1995 on the establishment of a European Centre for Industrial Relations (ECIR) (COM(95) 445 final), this item is to accommodate a grant in the form of a Community contribution to the European Centre for Industrial Relations, set up at the initiative of workers' and employers' organisations as a joint training centre for their officials and leaders. The financial contribution to the Centre from the European Union budget cannot exceed 60 % of the Centre's running costs.

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B3-4 0 1 Labour market

B3-4 0 1 1 A Eures (European employment services) - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 0 1 1 Eures (European employment services)

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92 (OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92 of 27 July 1992 amending Part II of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 1).

Commission Decision 93/569/EEC of 22 October 1993 on the implementing of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on freedom of movement of workers within the Community as regards, in particular, a network entitled Eures (European employment services) (OJ L 274, 6.11.1993, p. 32).

The purpose of this appropriation is, in the context of the completion of the internal market and the European employment strategy, to cover the implementation and operation of the Eures network.

This network is aimed at developing cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, and in particular their employment services, with a view to:

- the provision of placement, advice and information services incorporating the European dimension for workers employed in another Member State and for employers wishing to recruit in another Member State,

- the exchange of job vacancies and applications at Community level and across borders,

- the exchange of information between Member States concerning labour market trends and living and working conditions.

The Eures network may include special cooperation and service structures, at the initiative of border regions.

The network will ensure that the principle of freedom of movement is respected and that it operates in a transparent and non-discriminatory fashion, with particular regard to access to employment for Community nationals in a country other than that of their origin.

This appropriation covers measures that are essential to the smooth running of the Eures network, in particular the following support measures:

- subsidies for national and cross-border support activities organised by EURES partners,

- basic and continuing training of "euro advisers",

- contacts between the "euro advisers" and cooperation between government employment services,

- promotion of Eures among firms and the general public,

- development of computerised systems consisting of the two databases ( "job vacancies and applications" and "living and working conditions") and maintenance and expansion of an Internet site. The Commission is to submit to the budgetary authority by 30 June 2000 a progress report on the development of the website, providing information on the annual funding required for it,

- development of special structures for cooperation and services in border areas, pursuant to Article 17(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 217 200 in commitments,

- EUR 214 648 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B3-4 0 1 2 A Measures to achieve equality between men and women - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 0 1 2 Measures to achieve equality between men and women

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Council Decision 95/593/EC of 22 December 1995 on a medium-term Community action programme on equal opportunities for men and women (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 335, 30.12.1995, p. 37).

This appropriation is intended to finance implementation of the Community action programme on equal opportunities for men and women, including in particular support for projects involving exchange of information and experience concerning good practice, observation and monitoring of pertinent policies and making the initiatives undertaken more widely known.

It is also intended for the establishment and operation of networks concerning women's involvement in decision-taking processes and positive measures.

This appropriation also covers preparatory measures for the fifth Community action programme for equality of opportunity between men and women, to promote the building-up of women's networks and the involvement and support of women in the central and eastern European applicant countries.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 183 000 in commitments,

- EUR 126 874 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER B3-4 1 - SOCIAL PROTECTION AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT

B3-4 1 0 Social protection and cooperation with charitable associations

B3-4 1 0 1 Cooperation with charitable associations

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This appropriation is intended to finance, for the third year, preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 136 thereof, in conjunction with the Declarations on cooperation with charitable associations, and on voluntary service activities, which stress that cooperation with charitable associations and foundations as institutions responsible for social services and institutions is highly important in terms of attaining the objectives referred to in Article 136 of the Treaty and that, furthermore, voluntary service activities make an important contribution to developing social solidarity in Europe.

Such cooperation should also be encompassed, therefore, within the measures undertaken by the Community and the Member States with a view to attaining the objectives laid down in Article 136 of the EC Treaty, without disregarding the variety of individual national practices, especially where relations based on agreement are concerned, or the need to maintain the competitiveness of the Community economy.

By virtue of the subsidiarity principle, charitable associations are a linchpin of social protection and solidarity and help to promote Community social policy in accordance with Article 136 of the EC Treaty. Their activities and actions specifically related to social policy should therefore be supported.

In all of the Member States, charitable associations have a key role to play in social protection to foster solidarity and social cohesion, since they uphold social rights, champion the cause of the underprivileged and excluded, promote the spread of voluntary social service, provide forums for social progress, pass on innovations to develop social aids, bring their members together in representative democratic groupings in the form of associations or organisations with similar legal status, run social institutions and services on a non-profit basis in the public interest, and employ substantial workforces active in the fields concerned.

As preparatory measures for a multiannual action programme, this appropriation is intended to support and reinforce the work of European non-profit making non-governmental organisations, charitable associations and foundations which are socially active in the Community and the Member States, including their advisory work and their service activities and with special reference to voluntary service, proposing, across all areas of the social sector, the introduction of new policy initiatives in developing a permanent and structured dialogue between civil society and the European Institutions on all aspects of social policy.

An amount of EUR 600 000 is intended for the platform of European social NGOs.

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B3-4 1 0 2 A Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 1 0 2 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family

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Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure, the appropriations under this item are intended to finance actions taken by the Commission by virtue of the powers specifically conferred upon it by Articles 138 and 139, and 143 and 145 of the EC Treaty

In this context, the Commission is called on to draw up each year a report on the social situation, including specific chapters on demographic trends (especially their interaction with the labour market and social protection). Pursuant to Article 143 of the EC Treaty, the European Parliament may invite the Commission to draw up reports on particular problems concerning the social situation.

This activity requires the development of specific research and analysis measures (including methodological aspects) and structures to develop and organise the analysis carried out at national and local level.

In particular, the aims pursued will be as follows:

- analysis of the impact of population ageing in the framework of a "society for all ages" (including children), in terms of trends in needs, behaviour and flanking policies,

- analysis of the links between the family unit, whatever its make-up, and demographic trends; in particular, analysis of the links between measures adopted to promote the family and their impact at social level (especially in terms of lifestyle) and fiscal level,

- evaluation of the role of the "third sector", in particular with regard to the provision of social services, account being taken of the change in social protection systems, this to be carried out in forward analyses and an evaluation of the impact of innovative approaches,

- analysis of the impact of social cohesion on the economy and employment and analyses on policies to improve social quality in connection with structural adjustments,

- analysis of trends in social objectives (in terms of safeguarding acquired rights or extending them) regarding both goods and services, taking account of demographic trends and redefinition of the relationships between generations; identification of new players (all age categories, including children and the elderly),

- identification of the relations between technological development (impact on communication technologies, geographic and occupational mobility) and the consequences for social, family and collective practices,

- development of appropriate methodological tools (sets of social indicators, simulation techniques, etc.), so as to underpin any related output with a solid quantitative and scientific foundation.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B3-4 1 0 5 A Preparatory measures combating and preventing exclusion - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 1 0 5 Preparatory measures combating and preventing exclusion

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 137(2) thereof, and the Declarations on cooperation with charitable associations and on voluntary service activities.

This appropriation is intended to finance, for the second year, preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

As preparatory measures for a multiannual action programme, it is intended to finance projects to promote information exchange and cooperation, improve knowledge of best practices and innovative approaches and assess the experience gained in combating exclusion: this means any form of exclusion which occurs on the labour market and entails a loss of fundamental social rights.

In the interests of a coherent framework for, and a rational approach to, combating and preventing exclusion, the preparatory measures must focus on some or all of the factors for integration: general education and vocational training, housing, access to the labour market, access to public services, including health services and legal advice, social protection, culture, leisure, etc. Moreover, appropriations must also be made available for preparatory measures which take account of particular forms of exclusion that affect disadvantaged social groups, such as, for instance, disabled persons, the elderly, the homeless and children, and the problem of poverty in towns and industrial regions, etc., and enable the people concerned to participate fully in economic and social life. This list is not exhaustive.

Funding priority is to go to the following activities:

- support for innovative projects with European added value,

- support for transnational projects,

- support for exploratory measures to identify comparable causes of exclusion and shared needs of those affected and facilitate access to Community measures,

- fostering European cooperation between various players working to combat and prevent exclusion,

- measures to raise public awareness and promotion of solidarity,

- collection and exchange of information, data and statistics,

- assessment of the Community's activities.

This appropriation also covers a contribution to the European Anti-Poverty Network and the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (Feantsa) and the European platform for elderly persons.

It is also intended to support and promote the role of NGOs, associations and European networks participating in combating and preventing exclusion in the Community and the Member States.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 201 300 in commitments,

- EUR 126 490 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B3-4 1 1 Freedom of movement

B3-4 1 1 0 A Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 1 1 0 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 39, 40, 42, 137 and 141 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 307/1999 (OJ L 38, 12.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 307/1999 (OJ L 38, 12.2.1999, p. 1).

Commission Decision 88/384/EEC of 8 June 1988 setting up a prior communication and consultation procedure on migration policies in relation to non-member countries (OJ L 183, 14.7.1988, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC) No 118/97 of 2 December 1996 amending and updating Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (OJ L 28, 30.1.1997, p. 1).

Council Directive 98/49/EC of 29 June 1998 on safeguarding the supplementary pension rights of employed and self-employed persons moving within the Community (OJ L 209, 25.7.1998, p. 46).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1399/1999 of 29 April 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (OJ L 164, 30.6.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- analysis and evaluation of the major trends in national social security systems and their components (for example: unemployment insurance, health insurance, old-age pensions, inter alia); publication of the findings in a report on social protection in Europe as referred to in Recommendation 92/442/EEC,

- analysis and evaluation of the dominant trends in the supplementary social security systems in Member States,

- highlighting the main features of social protection systems (as regards contributions and benefits in cash and in kind provided by such systems) in the publication entitled "Social protection in the Community Member States" (MISSOC-Mutual information system on social protection); gradual extension of the categories of worker covered by the publication to include the self-employed and the most atypical forms of work (see White Paper),

- the financing of actions aimed at providing a better service to the public, in particular the dissemination of information and campaigns to raise public awareness of migrant workers' social security problems and measures speeding up and simplifying administrative procedures in order to improve the system for acquiring rights and the calculation and payment of benefits pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (including the cost of translating documents),

- the development of information and campaigns to make public opinion aware of the supplementary pension system for migrant workers moving within the European Union. This will contribute to resolving the technical difficulties involved in applying Directive 98/49/EC and to preparing pertinent new Community legislation to fill the gaps in this field.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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CHAPTER B3-4 2 - EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS

B3-4 2 0 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1947/93 (OJ L 181, 23.7.1993, p. 13).

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 of 23 February 1987 amending Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

This appropriation is intended to cover the subsidy for the Foundation, whose tasks are to develop and to pursue ideas on the improvement of living and working conditions in the medium and long term in the light of practical experience and to identify factors leading to change.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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CHAPTER B3-4 3 - HEALTH

B3-4 3 0 Measures in the field of public health protection

B3-4 3 0 0 A Public health, health promotion, information on health, health education and public health training - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also coves expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 0 0 Public health, health promotion, information on health, health education and public health training

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Decision No 645/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 adopting a programme of Community action on health promotion, information, education and training within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 95, 16.4.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to:

- encourage Member States to take the "health promotion" strand into account in their health policies by providing support for various cooperation measures (exchanges of experience, pilot projects, networks, etc.), by fostering types of behaviour and lifestyles which take the "health" factor into consideration and promoting multidisciplinary and intersectoral approaches, taking account of the socioeconomic and physical environment factors necessary for individual and community health, especially for groups in difficulty,

- highlight risk factors and types of behaviour conducive to health.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this itemis authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 76 860 in commitments,

- EUR 68 405 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 3 0 1 A Combating cancer - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 0 1 Combating cancer

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Decision No 646/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 adopting an action plan to combat cancer within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 95, 16.4.1996, p. 9).

This appropriation is intended to cover subsidies, the costs of studies and expenditure on public information campaigns and on increasing awareness and training health workers in the prevention of cancer.

It is also intended to encourage the dissemination of knowledge about palliative care for terminally ill cancer patients.

This appropriation also covers the Community's international commitments in the above fields (including relations with various specialised bodies) to promote and encourage cooperation with non-member countries and international organisations working in the field of public health in order to achieve a high level of health protection.

These measures are designed to promote the exchange of information and experience between Member States in the field described above, to encourage the creation and development of pilot schemes and networks and to encourage cooperation with non-member countries and international organisations working in the field of public health in order to achieve a high level of health protection.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 267 180 in commitments,

- EUR 197 530 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 3 0 2 A Health aspects of drug abuse - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 0 2 Health aspects of drug abuse

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Decision No 102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996, adopting a programme of Community action on the prevention of drug dependence within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 19, 22.1.1997, p. 25).

These measures are designed to promote the exchange of information and experience between Member States in the field of prevention of drug addiction, to encourage the creation and development of pilot schemes and networks and to encourage cooperation with non-member countries and international organisations working in the field of public health in order to achieve a high level of health protection.

The appropriation also covers the cost of public information and awareness campaigns and the training of health workers in the prevention of drug addiction as well as information campaigns warning young people against the use of drugs.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 101 199 in commitments,

- EUR 100 138 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 3 0 3 A Combating AIDS and certain other transmissible diseases - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 0 3 Combating AIDS and certain other transmissible diseases

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Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 adopting a programme of Community action on the prevention of AIDS and certain other communicable diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) (OJ L 95, 16.4.1996, p. 16).

Decision No 2119/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 1998 setting up a network for the epidemiological surveillance and control of communicable diseases in the Community (OJ L 268, 3.10.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of monitoring and surveillance work, measures to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and certain other communicable diseases, information, education and training, psychological support, and measures to combat discrimination against patients infected with HIV or AIDS and their families and friends in cooperation with the NGOs and within the framework of pilot projects.

These measures are designed to promote the exchange of information and experience between Member States in the above field, to encourage the creation and development of pilot schemes and networks and to encourage cooperation with non-member countries and international organisations working in the field of public health in order to achieve a high level of health protection.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 196 542 in commitments,

- EUR 145 924 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 3 0 4 A Health and well-being - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 0 4 Health and well-being

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Decision No 372/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 February 1999 adopting a programme of Community action on injury prevention in the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2003) (OJ L 46, 20.2.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1295/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 1999 adopting a programme of Community action on rare diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2003) (OJ L 155, 22.6.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1296/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 1999 adopting a programme of Community action (1999 to 2003) on pollution-related diseases in the context of the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2003) (OJ L 155, 22.6.1999, p. 7).

Injury prevention

These measures are aimed at achieving a high level of health protection against injury through promoting more effective dissemination and application of prevention approaches by:

- encouraging and assisting the creation of networks of those active in injury prevention,

- disseminating information about injury prevention campaigns,

- promoting better technical investigations of injury risk factors through greater collaboration between expert centres,

- fostering consultation and cooperation where appropriate between Member States,

- helping public health bodies to make better use of other Community policies to assist with injury prevention.

Pollution-related diseases

These measures are aimed at achieving a high level of health protection against pollution-related diseases through improving knowledge and understanding of pollution-related health risks by:

- encouraging and assisting the creation of networks that contribute towards a better understanding of the role of pollutants in the causation and aggravation of diseases in the European Community,

- disseminating information about pollution-related health risks, their perception, assessment and management,

- fostering consultation and cooperation between Member States and helping public health bodies to make better use of other Community policies in their efforts to prevent pollution-related diseases.

Rare diseases

These measures are aimed at achieving a high level of health protection against rare diseases and improving the quality of life of persons with rare diseases by:

- providing information on rare diseases and their implications, especially to persons with rare diseases and their families, health professionals and researchers,

- establishing, fostering and strengthening voluntary organisations involved in supporting people directly or indirectly affected by rare diseases, including organisations of disabled people and parents of disabled children,

- ensuring efficient handling of the problem of clusters, which is of key importance for rare diseases.

New areas under the Treaty of Amsterdam

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover pilot projects and measures in the public health field in order to prepare for the new areas of European public health policy under the Treaty of Amsterdam.

Support for patient groups working in the field of prevention and health promotion

This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of representative European non-governmental organisations active in the support of patients' interests which endeavour to raise awareness among their members and the general public about the importance of preventing serious and life-threatening diseases.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 98 820 in commitments,

- EUR 49 410 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 3 0 5 Measures in the new fields of public health and the environment

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 152 and 174 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to finance measures in the field of public health and environmental policy in preparation for the new fields provided for by the Amsterdam Treaty.

As a result of the entry into force of the Amsterdam Treaty at the beginning of May 1999, the fields of public health (Article 152-high standards of quality and safety of organs and substances of human origin, blood and blood derivatives, and veterinary and phytosanitary measures) and the environment (Article 174) have been expanded substantially. To enable the Commission to prepare for the introduction of the new articles of the Treaty, EUR 3 000 000could be allocated to measures relating to the new powers in the fields of public health and the environment.

This procedure follows the European Parliament resolution of 23 March 1999 on the guidelines for the 2000 budget procedure - Section III - Commission (OJ C 177, 22.6.1999, p. 40) which calls on the Commission to start preparatory work with a view to the new tasks arising from the implementation of the Amsterdam Treaty.

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B3-4 3 0 6 A Health surveillance - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 0 6 Health surveillance

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Decision No 1400/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 1997 adopting a programme of Community action on health monitoring within the framework for action in the field of public health (1997 to 2001) (OJ L 193, 22.7.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of operations to promote data-collection measures for the purposes of establishing health indicators and to set up a network for devising health policies and a health monitoring system (COM(95) 449 final, 16.10.1995).

It also covers measures to encourage cooperation with non-member countries and international organisations working in the field of public health in order to achieve a high level of health protection.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 80 520 in commitments,

- EUR 64 050 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered against Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B3-4 3 0 7 Pilot projects to improve the quality of life of persons suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and related conditions, and those assisting them in a non-professional capacity

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This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of pilot projects involving at least two Member States. The aim of the measure is to support transnational activities geared to improving the quality of life of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease and of their (informal) carers.

The Commission should also set up a network with these appropriations for the exchange of information between the institutes and establishments dealing with Alzheimer's disease and to optimise the dissemination of information and knowledge.

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B3-4 3 1 Health and safety at work

B3-4 3 1 0 A Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also coves expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B3-4 3 1 0 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety

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Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations under this item are intended to finance actions taken by the Commission by virtue of the powers specifically conferred upon it by Articles 137 and 139 of the EC Treaty.

Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office.

Council Directive 80/1107/EEC of 27 November 1980 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents at work (OJ L 327, 3.12.1980, p. 8), as last amended by Directive 88/642/EEC (OJ L 356, 24.12.1988, p. 74).

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1) and the associated individual directives.

This appropriation is intended to cover the subsidy paid to the international information centre of the International Labour Office (ILO), the World Health Organisation (WHO) (for the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the international programme on chemical safety (IPCS)), as well as for the International Commission on non-ionising radiation protection (ICNIRP).

The growth in external cooperation work is the result of the agreement between the Community and the members of the European Free Trade Association, new developments in central and eastern Europe, the increasing general interest in health and safety and the need to step up cooperation with international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Health Organisation and the International Maritime Organisation.

This operation is designed to guarantee proper application of the Community Directives on safety and health protection at the workplace, to continue promoting the establishment of strict standards for safety and health protection at the workplace in the Community, and to secure effective participation of the two sides of industry in planning, formulating and implementing the Community policy initiated by the Commission for the safety and health protection of workers.

This appropriation also covers exchanges of inspectors between Member States' labour inspectorates, in close cooperation with the Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors.

It also covers harmonisation work on accidents at work and occupational diseases.

An amount of EUR 1 350 000 is allocated to the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue received may be reused.

B3-4 3 1 1 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1643/95 (OJ L 156, 7.7.1995, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency's expenditure on staff and its administrative and operating expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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B3-4 3 1 2 Assistance for victims of accidents in the coal and steel sector and orphans' allowances

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Decision of the High Authority of the ECSC following the Marcinelle disaster in 1953.

Once-for-all payment to the widows, orphans and relatives in the ascending line of victims of disasters in mining and in the steel industry.

Aid for schooling for orphans, study grants awarded by the Paul Finet Foundation, set up by the High Authority in 1965, to orphans of miners and steelworkers who have died as a result of an accident at work or an occupational disease.

Aid granted to charitable educational institutions that care for orphans of miners who have died as a result of industrial accidents or suffer from occupational disability or for the children of such workers suffering family difficulties stemming from the social consequences of restructuring the sector.

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B3-4 3 1 3 Action for safety at work in Europe (SAFE)

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Amended proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 9 January 1997, adopting a programme to improve safety, hygiene and health at work (OJ C 92, 21.3.1997, p. 3).

This appropriation was intended to cover measures for a possible programme entitled SAFE (Safety action for Europe) involving workplace-related research, information, dissemination, training and seminars.

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CHAPTER B3-4 4 - MEASURES TO COMBAT DRUGS

B3-4 4 0 Combating drugs - Global aspects

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This article is intended, inter alia, to cover subsidies, training of people involved in the fight against drugs, development of rapid notification procedures in order to reinforce cooperation with the competent authorities and economic agents, development and maintenance of the precursor export control (drugs) database (Prexco) and improvements with regard to detection, analysis and control equipment.

Part of the appropriation is earmarked for strengthening and expanding contacts between cities in the European Union in the area of innovative and preventive drugs policy.

It also covers the Community's international commitments in the above fields (including relations with various specialised bodies), to promote and encourage cooperation with non-member countries and international organisations in combating drugs.

The funding of comparative studies on the impact of differing legislation in the fight against drug abuse is also charged against this article.

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SUBSECTION B4

ENERGY, EURATOM NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS AND ENVIRONMENT

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B4-1

ENERGY

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CHAPTER B4-1 0 - ENERGY POLICY

B4-1 0 0 New technologies and completion of earlier measures

B4-1 0 0 4 "Carnot"- Clean and efficient use of solid fuels

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Council Decision 1999/21/EC,Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/24/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme of technological actions promoting the clean and efficient use of solid fuels (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 28).

This appropriation is intended to cover technological actions to promote the clean use of solid fuels, particularly through:

- measures to foster the creation of an information network aimed at the promotion of market opportunities and technical information between national, Community and international activities,

- measures to foster industrial strategic cooperation, such as business workshops and seminars, industrial on-site visits, studies, evaluations and concertation groupings, aimed at promoting the industrial exploitation of solid fuel technologies, including promotion of exports of "clean coal" technologies to third countries.

It covers 100 % of funding for subsidies for costs relating to the actions described at the first indent and up to 50 % of the co-financing of the actions referred to in the second indent.

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Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-1 0 0 9 Completion of earlier measures

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 1985 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3640/85 of 20 December 1985 on the promotion, by financial support, of demonstration projects and industrial pilot projects in the energy field (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 29).

Council Decision 89/364/EEC of 5 June 1989 on a Community action programme for improving the efficiency of electricity use (OJ L 157, 9.6.1989, p. 32) (PACE programme).

Council Decision 91/565/EEC of 29 October 1991 concerning the promotion of energy efficiency in the Community (SAVE I programme) (OJ L 307, 8.11.1991, p. 34).

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into under the Regulations and Decisions adopted.

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B4-1 0 2 Transport of radioactive materials

B4-1 0 2 0 "SURE" - Safe transport of radioactive materials

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Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/25/Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme (1998 to 2002) of actions in the nuclear sector, relating to the safe transport of radioactive materials and to safeguards and industrial cooperation to promote certain aspects of the safety of nuclear installations in the countries currently participating in the Tacis programme (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 31).

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of activities in the following areas:

- functioning of the internal market and harmonisation,

- investigation of transport incidents,

- emergency arrangements for transport,

- assistance to the countries of central and eastern Europe and to the CIS,

- public perception of transport of nuclear materials.

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Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-1 0 3 Measures to improve the Community's energy balance

B4-1 0 3 0 A Altener - Promotion of renewable energy sources - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-1 0 3 0 "Altener" - Promotion of renewable energy sources

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Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 18 November 1997, adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (1998 to 2002) (COM(97) 550 final).

Council Decision 98/352/EC of 18 May 1998 concerning a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (Altener II) (OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 21 May 1999, adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (1998 to 2002) (COM(1999) 212 final).

Common Position (EC) No 29/1999, adopted by the Council on 28 June 1999 with a view to adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (Altener) (1998 to 2002) (OJ C 243, 27.8.1999, p. 47).

The Altener programme is composed of three parts:

- regulations and administrative provisions designed to remove barriers to the marketing of renewable energy sources,

- specific back-up projects to improve the competitiveness of renewable energy sources,

- establishment of a proper information network to improve exchanges of information.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure to:

- help create the necessary conditions for the implementation of a Community action plan for renewable energy sources, and in particular the legal, socioeconomic and administrative conditions,

- encourage private and public investment in the production and use of energy from renewable sources.

Specific measures to promote renewable energy sources fall into five categories:

- studies and other actions, intended to implement and complement Community measures taken to develop the potential of renewable energy sources. These include the development of sectoral and market strategies, the development of norms and standards, grouped procurement and the analysis of the legal, socioeconomic and administrative conditions which are more favourable to the penetration of renewable energies, and the preparation of appropriate legislation,

- pilot measures aimed at creating or extending infrastructures and instruments for the development of renewable energies in:

- local and regional planning,

- planning, conception and evaluation tools,

- new financial and market instruments,

- measures intended to develop information, education and training structures so as to encourage exchanges of experience and know-how designed to improve coordination between international, Community, national, regional and local activities; creation of a centralised system for gathering and disseminating information on renewable energies,

- targeted actions facilitating the market penetration of renewable energy markets and relevant know-how, in order to facilitate the transition from demonstration to marketing, and encouraging investment, by advising on the presentation and preparation of projects and their implementation,

- other measures relating to:

- monitoring of the implementation of a Community strategy and action plan for developing renewable energy sources,

- support for initiatives taken in implementation of the action plan, particularly promotion through improved coordination and greater synergy between measures, including other activities financed by the Community,

- monitoring of progress made by the Community and the Member States in developing renewable energy sources,

- evaluation of the impact and the cost/effectiveness of actions and measures taken under this programme.

For all significant projects financed by this item, the Commission must submit an environmental statement on the basis of Article 174 of the Treaty.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereo:

- EUR 274 500 in commitments,

- EUR 194 877 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-1 0 3 1 A "SAVE" - Promotion of energy efficiency - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-1 0 3 1 "SAVE" - Promotion of energy efficiency

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Council Decision 96/737/EC of 16 December 1996 concerning a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency in the Community - SAVE II (OJ L 335, 24.12.1996, p. 50).

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 21 May 1999, adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency (1998 to 2002) (COM(1999) 211 final).

Common Position (EC) No 25/1999 adopted by the Council on 28 June 1999 with a view to adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency ("SAVE") (1998 to 2002) (OJ C 232, 13.8.1999, p. 20).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of measures aimed at solving environmental protection problems by reducing the growth in energy demand.

The specific actions for improving energy efficiency ("SAVE" II) consist of nine types of activities in all areas of rational energy use:

- studies and other actions designed to implement and supplement Community measures taken to improve energy efficiency, studies on the impact of energy prices on energy efficiency and studies with a view to the introduction of energy efficiency as a criterion in Community programmes. An amount of EUR 2 000 000 is to be earmarked specifically for measures relating to support for information networks between cities, regions and islands; the Commission shall report to the budgetary authority on the implementation of these measures before 30 September 2000,

- studies with a view to possible legislative measures and minimum standards, especially in the building sector, in transport and with regard to electrical appliances,

- sectoral pilot measures aimed at accelerating energy efficiency investment and/or improving consumer energy use patterns,

- targeted sectoral pilot actions aimed at accelerating energy efficiency investment and/or improving consumer energy use patterns,

- measures proposed by the Commission or third parties to foster the exchange of experience through information networks aimed at promoting better coordination between European Union, international, national and regional activities through the establishment of appropriate means for exchanging information,

- actions relating to the monitoring of energy efficiency progress in the European Union and in individual Member States,

- specific actions in favour of greater cohesion in Member States and regions in the field of energy efficiency through support for the creation of energy efficiency infrastructures in those Member States whose energy efficiency policies are not yet sufficiently developed,

- specific actions in favour of energy management at the regional and urban level,

- complementary actions with third countries to promote energy policy initiatives aimed at a more rational use of energy and protection of the environment.

For all significant projects financed by this item, the Commission must submit an environmental statement on the basis of Article 174 of the Treaty.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 256 200 in commitments,

- EUR 261 690 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-1 0 4 Cooperation and observation of markets in the energy sector

B4-1 0 4 0 A ETAP - Studies, analyses and forecasts in the energy sector - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-1 0 4 0 ETAP - Studies, analyses and forecasts in the energy sector

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Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/22/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related work in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 20).

The purpose of this measure is to:

- continue observation of structures, trends, developments and prospects on the energy markets as regards supply, demand and prices in respect of the different forms of energy with particular emphasis on the need to protect the environment, evaluate the extent of pollutant emissions and identify possible ways of reducing them,

- evaluate and disseminate related knowledge,

- build up a Community method of analysis in the field of energy to serve the information exchange and analytical requirements arising within the European Union,

- create special networks concerning the interactions of the energy sector with all other scientific, economic and social activities.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the costs of carrying out measures to coordinate the gathering and processing of basic data on energy market trends and to establish models for medium-and long-term forecasting,

- the cost of surveys and research allowing for:

- the evaluation of the energy market situation and prospects,

- the preparation of Commission energy policy proposals in general.

For all significant projects financed by this item, the Commission must submit an environmental statement on the basis of Article 174 of the Treaty.

A review of the environmental protection measures financed from the appropriations in this item will be submitted in the context of the next budgetary procedure.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereo:

- EUR 27 450 in commitments,

- EUR 8 235 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-1 0 4 1 A Synergy - Promotion of international cooperation in the energy sector - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main item to this item and vice versa.

B4-1 0 4 1 Synergy - Promotion of international cooperation in the energy sector

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Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/23/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme to promote international cooperation in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 23).

The purpose of this measure is to promote targeted energy planning, to transfer European experience to the responsible authorities, institutions and services of non-member countries, to provide training and energy market analyses and to promote industrial cooperation and exchanges in the energy field with third countries, including the countries of central and eastern Europe, the Independent States of the former Soviet Union, and developing countries, in particular through the implementation of the European Energy Charter and to promote cooperation and integration on energy between countries in the same part of the world in line with the European Union's energy strategy.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- analyses and studies on the energy sector, energy policy and the regulatory framework in non-member countries,

- organising meetings between industrialists in the Community and those in non-member countries and participation in information workshops or trade missions and study trips,

- preparatory analyses, to enable European industrialists to carry out joint operations in non-member countries, to evaluate obstacles and to find partners, to set up joint ventures and to evaluate their sources of financing,

- support for organisations or working parties defining and implementing cooperation in the energy sector between the European Union and non-member countries,

- support for setting up bodies to define and implement the energy policy of the non-member countries concerned by the programme,

- transfer of European experience to non-member countries,

- information measures and schemes for training technicians and/or engineers and economists in the energy sector,

- visits by experts from non-member countries or secondments of European experts in non-member countries.

For all significant projects financed by this item, the Commission must submit an environmental statement on the basis of Article 174 of the Treaty.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue may be reused in accordance with Article 27 (2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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EURATOM NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS

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CHAPTER B4-2 0 - EURATOM NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS

B4-2 0 0 Safeguard inspections and training and retraining of inspectors

B4-2 0 0 0 A On-the-spot safeguard inspections and training of inspectors - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-2 0 0 0 On-the-spot safeguard inspections and training of inspectors

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The appropriations entered in this item are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of powers specifically assigned to it by Chapter VII of the Euratom Treaty, in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Verification agreements between the Community, the non-nuclear weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and non-Community countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia.

Commission communication of 24 March 1992 to the Council and the European Parliament concerning a Commission decision on the implementation of on-site laboratories for verification analysis of safeguards samples (SEC(92) 515 final).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising out of the safeguards relating to nuclear materials, inspections, visits, back-up connected with inspections, renting of premises and offices and hiring of means of transport, special services to be provided in certain installations, the running costs relating to services and on-site laboratory management, insurance costs, expenditure arising out of courses and professional training programmes for safeguards inspectors, specialised courses on health protection, expenditure on the setting-up of a video library and mission expenses incurred by officials of the Joint Research Centre during the performance of analytical work in the on-site laboratories at Sellafield and La Hague or other technical work as part of these specific activities.

It also covers expenditure arising out of:

- meetings relating to the implementation of the verification agreements concluded with the International Atomic Energy Agency,

- meetings relating to the rules of procedure for drawing up physical inventories and for the use of equipment, seals, etc.,

- meetings of safeguards consultants.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

This appropriation also covers an amount of the order of EUR 50 000 advanced to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Revenue arising from the repayment of this sum by the IAEA will be reused in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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B4-2 0 2 Purchase of equipment, provision of services and specific work

B4-2 0 2 0 A Sampling and analyses, equipment, specific work, provision of services and transport - Expenditure on administrative management

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The appropriations entered against this heading are intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

They also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-2 0 2 0 Sampling and analyses, equipment, specific work, provision of services and transport

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The appropriations entered in this item are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of powers specifically assigned to it by Chapter VII of the Euratom Treaty, in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 3227/76 of 19 October 1976 concerning the application of the provisions on Euratom safeguards (OJ L 363, 31.12.1976, p. 1).

Verification agreements between the Community, the non-nuclear weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and non-Community countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on physical and chemical inspections of nuclear materials.

It also covers expenditure relating to:

- the taking, carriage and analysis of samples including those required by the putting in place, notably with the IAEA, of new high-performance trace analysis (HPTA) techniques,

- procurement of specific apparatus and equipment, including computer equipment,

- execution of technical and specific projects,

- provision of specific and other services, including development of computer software,

- maintenance and replacement of technical and computer equipment, procurement of spare parts and accessories,

- transport of equipment, apparatus and radioactive sources,

- procurement or leasing and maintenance of, and repairs to, means of transport,

- procurement of specialist publications and subscriptions to technical journals,

- procurement of equipment within the framework of the "New Partnership Approach" (agreement signed by the Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency on 28 April 1992).

This appropriation is indispensable in order to fulfil the obligations defined in Chapter VII of the Treaty and arising from international agreements.

This appropriation also covers an amount of the order of EUR 20 000 advanced to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Revenue arising from the repayment of this sum by the IAEA will be reused in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The following will also be reused:

- revenue from the sale of vehicles and sundry equipment,

- paid insurance claims,

- repayment of sums unduly paid by the Commission for goods, work or services.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B4-2 0 2 1 Specific safeguards for large-scale plutonium processing plants

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The appropriations entered in this item are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of powers specifically assigned to it by Chapter VII of the Euratom Treaty, in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Verification agreements between the Community, the non-nuclear weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and non-Community countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia.

Commission communication of 24 March 1992 to the Council and the European Parliament concerning a Commission Decision on the implementation of on-site laboratories for verification analysis of safeguards samples (SEC(92) 515 final).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment in the reprocessing plants, La Hague and Thorp-Sellafield, in the plants for the fabrication of mixed (U/PU) fuel elements, Belgonucléaire, UKAEA-Dounreay, Marcoule and Cadarache, Mox-Sellafield and in the plant for the conditioning of irradiated fuel at Gorleben.

It also covers expenditure on installing and operating the measurement and analysis laboratories at UP3 and Thorp (on-site laboratories).

Also charged against this item are the costs of procuring, maintaining and replacing computer equipment and subcontracting with outside companies for the development of computer software.

This appropriation also covers an amount of the order of EUR 50 000 advanced to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Revenue arising from the repayment of this sum by the IAEA will be reused in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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TITLE B4-3

ENVIRONMENT

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CHAPTER B4-3 0 - ACTION ON THE ENVIRONMENT

B4-3 0 4 A Legislation and other general action based on the fifth action programme on the environment - Εxpenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B4-3 0 4 Legislation and other general action based on the Fifth Action Programme on the Environment

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The appropriations entered in this article are intended in part to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of its institutional prerogatives in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2455/92 of 23 July 1992 concerning the export and import of certain dangerous chemicals (OJ L 251, 29.8.1992, p. 13).

Council Directive 94/67/EC of 16 December 1994 on the incineration of hazardous waste (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 34).

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 10).

European Parliament and Council Directive 95/27/EC of 29 June 1995 amending Council Directive 86/662/EEC on the limitation of noise emitted by hydraulic excavators, rope-operated excavators, dozers, loaders and excavator-loaders (OJ L 168, 18.7.1995, p. 14).

Council Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (OJ L 257, 10.10.1996, p. 26).

Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management (OJ L 296, 21.11.1996, p. 55).

Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (OJ L 10, 14.1.1997, p. 13).

Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1).

Decision No 2179/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 1998 on the review of the European Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development "Towards sustainability" (OJ L 275, 10.10.1998, p. 1).

These measures are intended to give concrete form to the Community's environmental policy by developing an integrated and ambitious approach focused on the fifth Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development "Towards sustainability". They concern:

- implementation of Community policy on integrated control of emissions from industrial plants and products,

- protection and management of water,

- combating pollution by waste; protection of soil,

- environmental monitoring of industrial and biotechnology products and installations,

- air quality, transport, noise and energy,

- eco-products, eco-label, environmental audit and voluntary agreements with industry,

- Community eco-management and audit scheme,

- biodiversity,

- climate change,

- integration,

- protection of animals used for experimental purposes,

- standardisation: improving the representation of environmental NGOs in European standardisation through the European Environment Bureau and its European Technical Bureau,

- environmental indicators and green accounting,

- urban environment,

- conservation of nature and the European landscape,

- endocrine disrupters.

Nuclear safety and radiation protection

The appropriations entered in this article are intended in part to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of the powers specifically conferred on it by Article 2(b) and Articles 30 to 39 of the Euratom Treaty in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Council Decision 87/600/Euratom of 14 December 1987 on Community arrangements for the early exchange of information in the event of a radiological emergency (OJ L 371, 30.12.1987, p. 76).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 3954/87 of 22 December 1987 laying down maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and of feedingstuffs following a nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency (OJ L 371, 30.12.1987, p. 11), as amended by Regulation (Euratom) No 2218/89 (OJ L 211, 22.7.1989, p. 1) and supplemented by Regulation (EEC) No 2219/89 (OJ L 211, 22.7.1989, p. 4).

Council Directive 89/618/Euratom of 27 November 1989 on informing the general public about health protection measures to be applied and steps to be taken in the event of a radiological emergency (OJ L 357, 7.12.1989, p. 31).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 737/90 of 22 March 1990 on the conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 1), supplemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3034/94 (OJ L 321, 14.12.1994, p. 25) and extended by Regulation (EC) No 686/95 (OJ L 71, 31.3.1995, p. 15).

Council Directive 90/641/Euratom of 4 December 1990 on the operational protection of outside workers exposed to the risk of ionising radiation during their activities in controlled areas (OJ L 349, 13.12.1990, p. 21).

Council Directive 92/3/Euratom of 3 February 1992 on the supervision and control of shipments of radioactive waste between Member States and into and out of the Community (OJ L 35, 12.2.1992, p. 24), supplemented by Commission Decision 93/552/Euratom (OJ L 268, 29.10.1993, p. 83).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1493/93 of 8 June 1993 on shipments of radioactive substances between Member States (OJ L 148, 19.6.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation (OJ L 159, 29.6.1996, p. 1).

Council Directive 97/43/Euratom of 30 June 1997 on health protection of individuals against the dangers of ionising radiation in relation to medical exposure, and repealing Directive 84/466/Euratom (OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 22).

This appropriation is intended for measures in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection directly linked with European environmental, consumer or health policy.

Accidental marine pollution

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 16 December 1998, setting up a Community framework for cooperation in the field of accidental marine pollution (OJ C 25, 30.1.1999, p. 20).

The action to be taken to combat accidental marine pollution is designed to improve the protection of the marine environment, human health and coastlines against the risks of accidental pollution at sea and operational spills, by supporting and supplementing Member States' efforts in order to improve their response capabilities, by helping to reduce risks, by creating conditions propitious to mutual assistance between Member States and by establishing and operating a Community information system.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue will be reused in accordance with the provisions of Article 27(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Revenue is estimated at EUR 150 000.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 18 300 in commmitments

- EUR 8 418 in payments

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B4-3 0 6 Awareness and subsidies

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The appropriations entered in this article are intended in part to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of its institutional prerogatives in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Council Decision 97/872/EC of 16 December 1997 on a Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection (OJ L 354, 30.12.1997, p. 25).

Decision No 2179/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 1998 on the review of the European Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development "Towards sustainability" (OJ L 275, 10.10.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to:

- create awareness of the European Union's proposals and actions in the environment field,

- make clearer the links between these actions and the public's concerns about environmental issues,

- make Community action transparent and effectively facilitate access to information,

- encourage debate and partnership in order to benefit from the feedback generated by the European Union's environment policy.

The objectives are to be achieved by"

- awareness-raising measures" co-financing of projects to alert public opinion to environmental problems and recommended solutions,

- activities targeting the media (press and audiovisual sector),

- activities promoting European Union environment policy by organising and participating in exhibitions, conferences and other events,

- measures specifically directed at the public, including the production of information material and the maintenance of an information centre open to the public,

- communication with the information networks and with the national and local authorities.

Part of the appropriations are earmarked for the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin.

The Commission shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities the amounts and the list of NGOs that have received Community funding.

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B4-3 0 9 Completion of earlier measures

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Council Decision 85/338/EEC of 27 June 1985 on the adoption of the Commission work programme concerning an experimental project for gathering, coordinating and ensuring the consistency of information on the state of the environment and natural resources in the Community (OJ L 176, 6.7.1985, p. 14), as amended by Decision 90/150/EEC (OJ L 81, 28.3.1990, p. 38).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2242/87 of 23 July 1987 on action by the Community relating to the environment (OJ L 207, 29.7.1987, p. 8), and in particular Article 1(1)(e) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 563/91 of 4 March 1991 on action by the Community for the protection of the environment in the Mediterranean region (Medspa) (OJ L 63, 9.3.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3907/91 of 19 December 1991 on action by the Community relating to nature conservation (ACNAT) (OJ L 370, 31.12.1991, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3908/91 of 19 December 1991 on Community action to protect the environment in the coastal areas and coastal waters of the Irish Sea, North Sea, English Channel, Baltic Sea and North-East Atlantic Ocean (Norspa) (OJ L 370, 31.12.1991, p. 28).

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments entered into.

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CHAPTER B4-3 1 - EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

B4-3 1 0 European Environment Agency

B4-3 1 0 1 Subsidy to the European Environment Agency

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment monitoring and information network (OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 of 29 April 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment monitoring and information network (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation covers a subsidy to the European Environment Agency, whose task is to supply the Community and the Member States with objective, reliable and comparable data enabling them to take the requisite measures to target and implement environment policies.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 329 400 in commitments,

- EUR 319 683 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B4-3 2 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

B4-3 2 0 LIFE (Financial Instrument for the Environment) - Projects on Community territory

B4-3 2 0 0 A LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) - Projects on Community territory - Part I (nature protection) - Εxpenditure on administrative management

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This item is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter and Article 3(1)(b) of the proposal for a Regulation (accompanying measures).

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-3 2 0 0 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) - Projects on Community territory - Part I (nature protection)

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Amended proposal for a Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 14 June 1999, concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (COM(1999) 305 final).

The general objective of the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE III) is to contribute to the development and implementation of Community environment policy and legislation.

This item is intended to cover financial contributions to specific measures concerning the protection of natural habitats and species.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

The appropriations for the LIFE III instrument for projects relating to the thematic component "Environment" are entered in Item B4-3 2 0 1, and the appropriations for the "Third countries" component in Article B7-8 1 0.

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Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-3 2 0 1 A LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment) (2000 to 2004)-Projects on Community territory-Part II (Environmental protection)-expenditure on administrative management

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This item is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter and Article 4(2)(c) of the proposal for a Regulation (accompanying measures).

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-3 2 0 1 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) - Projects on Community territory - Part II (environmental protection)

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Amended proposal for a Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 14 June 1999, concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (COM(1999) 305 final).

The general objective of the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE III) is to contribute to the development and implementation of Community environment policy and legislation.

This item is intended to cover financial contributions to the specific measures set out in Article 4(2)(a) and (b) of the proposal for a Regulation.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administative expenditure against this item is authorised.

The appropriations for the LIFE III instrument for measures relating to the thematic component "Nature" are entered in Item B4-3 2 0 0, and the appropriations for the "Third countries" component in Article B7-8 1 0.

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Any revenue from the contribution from applicant countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B4-3 2 0 9 Completion of the Financial Instrument LIFE I (1991 to 1995) and LIFE II (1996 to 1999) - Projects on Community territory - Part I (nature protection) and Part II (environmental protection)

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 of 21 May 1992 establishing a Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE I) (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1404/96 of 15 July 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 establishing a Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE II) (OJ L 181, 20.7.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments resulting from the general objectives of LIFE I and LIFE II concerningthe development and implementation of Community environment policy and legislation and the protection of natural habitats and species.

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CHAPTER B4-3 3 - CIVIL PROTECTION

B4-3 3 0 Civil protection

B4-3 3 0 0 A Community cooperation on civil protection, marine pollution and environmental emergencies - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B4-3 3 0 0 Community cooperation on civil protection, marine pollution and environmental emergencies

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Council Decision 86/85/EEC of 6 March 1986 establishing a Community information system for the control and reduction of pollution caused by hydrocarbons and other dangerous substances discharged at sea (OJ L 77, 22.3.1986, p. 33), as last amended by Decision 88/346/EEC (OJ L 158, 25.6.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 98/22/EC of 19 December 1997 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection (OJ L 8, 14.1.1998, p. 20).

Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection (OJ L 327,21.12.1999,p. 53.).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of Community cooperation on civil protection, including environmental emergencies, and measures aimed at preparing for and dealing with such emergencies.

It also covers the expenditure relating to the networking of competent services in the European Union, the financing of training courses, an exchange scheme for experts, simulation exercises, awareness measures, public information and education campaigns, support measures, financial contributions to specific pilot projects, the costs of descriptive analyses and evaluations before and after these measures.

This item also covers, in the event of civil protection or environmental emergencies, the provision of the necessary back-up for measures taken by the authorities of a Member State or of a third country faced with a disaster occasioned either by nature or technological malfunction.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 36 600 in commitments,

- EUR 23 644 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B4-3 4 - WEIGHT OF THE NUCLEAR PAST FROM ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JRC UNDER THE EURATOM TREATY

B4-3 4 0 Weight of the nuclear past from activities carried out by the JRC under the Euratom Treaty

B4-3 4 0 0 Decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management

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The appropriations entered in this item are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of the powers specifically conferred on it by Article 8 of the Euratom Treaty in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Commission communication to the European Parliament and to the Council of 17 March 1999 concerning the weight of the nuclear past from activities carried out by the JRC under the Euratom Treaty-Decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management (COM(1999) 114 final).

This item is intended for the possible entry of appropriations to finance an action programme to reduce and dispose of nuclear liabilities resulting from activities not directly linked to research conducted by the Joint Research Centre since its establishment, relating to plants that have been shut down and their wastes.

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SUBSECTION B5

CONSUMER PROTECTION, INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY AND TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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CONSUMER POLICY AND CONSUMER HEALTH PROTECTION

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CHAPTER B5-1 0 - PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS

B5-1 0 0 A Community activities in favour of consumers-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-1 0 0 Community activities in favour of consumers

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Decision No 283/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 January 1999 establishing a general framework for Community activities in favour of consumers (OJ L 34, 9.2.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to finance the following activities, grouped according to three main aims:

- providing European Union consumers with a stronger voice: support actions for consumer associations to promote dialogue between consumers and businesses, plus measures to provide information, heighten awareness and promote training in the consumer field,

- ensuring a high level of health and safety for European Union consumers through the work of scientific committees (scientific opinions and preparatory studies) and risk analysis, in particular research work and operation of risk-management networks, plus measures involving management and monitoring of product safety to make for sounder services, and actions to ensure better measures in terms of application and monitoring and responding to emergencies via inspection and control missions,

- fully respecting consumers' economic interests: actions in the field of financial services and the single currency, consolidation, application, updating and monitoring of the regulatory framework, and promoting better integration of consumers' economic interests in other European Union policies.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof.

- EUR 411 750 in commitments,

- EUR 128 100 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

TITLE B5-2

AID FOR RECONSTRUCTION

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CHAPTER B5-2 0 - INTEREST SUBSIDIES ON LOANS GRANTED FOLLOWING DISASTERS

B5-2 0 0 Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Italy following the November 1980 earthquake

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Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21).

Interest subsidies (three percentage points a year for no more than 12 years on a principal not exceeding EUR 1 000 000 000) may be granted on loans disbursed either by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources or under the new Community instrument to support investments carried out in the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980.

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B5-2 0 2 Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Greece following the February and March 1981, September 1986 and 1999 earthquakes

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Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27).

Council Decision 88/561/EEC of 7 November 1988 relating to exceptional Community aid for the reconstruction of the areas stricken by earthquakes which took place in Greece in September 1986 (OJ L 309, 15.11.1988, p. 32).

Proposal for a Council Decision, presented by the Commission on..., on the reconstruction of the area in Attica damaged by the earthquake in Greece in September 1999 (COM(1999)... final).

This article covers interest subsidies granted under Decision 88/561/EEC. Such interest subsidies (three percentage points for no more than 12 years on a principal not exceeding EUR 100 000 000) may be granted on loans disbursed by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources to support investments carried out in the regions affected by the Greek earthquake in September 1986.

This appropriation is intended, inter alia, to cover measures to tackle the problems in the part of Attica damaged by the earthquake in Greece in September 1999.

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B5-2 0 3 Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Portugal following the cyclone in Madeira in October 1993

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Council Decision 95/250/EC of 29 June 1995 relating to exceptional Community aid for the reconstruction of the areas stricken by the cyclone that hit Madeira in October 1993 (OJ L 159, 11.7.1995, p. 16).

Interest subsidies (three percentage points a year for no more than 12 years on a principal not exceeding EUR 15 850 000 ) may be granted on loans disbursed by the European Investment Bank to support investments carried out in the areas affected by the cyclone in Madeira in October 1993.

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INTERNAL MARKET

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CHAPTER B5-3 0 - STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTING MEASURES

B5-3 0 0 Strategic programme on the internal market

B5-3 0 0 1 A Implementation and development of the internal market - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B5-3 0 0 1 Implementation and development of the internal market

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Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on the legal bases and implementation of the budget, appropriations entered in this article are intended, in part, to finance measures undertaken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

Council Decision 92/481/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the adoption of an action plan for the exchange between Member State administrations of national officials who are engaged in the implementation of Community legislation required to achieve the internal market (OJ L 286, 1.10.1992, p. 65).

Commission Decision 95/28/EC of 10 February 1995 establishing priority areas for the action plan for the exchange between Member State administrations of national officials who are engaged in the implementation of Community legislation required to achieve the internal market, adopted pursuant to Council Decision 92/481/EEC (Karolus programme) (OJ L 37, 17.2.1995, p. 39).

European Parliament and Council Decision No 889/98/EC of 7 April 1998 amending Council Decision 92/481/EEC on the adoption of an action plan for the exchange between Member State administrations of national officials who are engaged in the implementation of Community legislation required to achieve the internal market (Karolus programme) (OJ L 126, 28.4.1998, p. 6).

European Parliament and Council Decision No 1496/98/EC of 22 June 1998 establishing an action programme to improve awareness of Community law within the legal professions (Robert Schuman project) (OJ L 196, 14.7.1998, p. 24).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion of the internal market, its operation and development, and in particular:

- greater proximity to citizens and businesses, including the development and strengthening of dialogue with citizens and businesses via measures intended to make the operation of the internal market more effective and to ensure that citizens and businesses are able to gain access to the most extensive rights and opportunities resulting from the opening and deepening of the single market without frontiers and to exercise those rights and opportunities in full, and via monitoring and evaluation measures concerning the practical exercise by citizens and businesses of their rights and opportunities with a view to identifying and facilitating the removal of any obstacles which may be preventing them from exercising those rights in full,

- implementation and monitoring of the provisions governing public contracts with a view to ensuring their genuine opening and optimum operation, including the awareness and training of the various parties to these contracts; the introduction and use of the new technologies in the various fields of operation of these contracts; the continuous adaptation of the legislative and regulatory framework in the light of devleopments arising from these contracts, particularly the globalisation of the markets and existing or future international agreements,

- improvement of the legal environment for citizens and businesses with a view to ensuring the free movement of persons and the rights of individuals,

- strengthening administrative cooperation, the deepening and sound application of single market legislation between Member States and support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing the legislation on the internal market,

- overall analysis of the effectiveness of the measures taken with a view to the sound operation of the single market and the evaluation of the overall impact of the internal market on businesses and the economy, including the purchase of data and access by Commission departments to external databases,

- measures designed to guarantee the completion and management of the internal market, especially in the fields of data protection, intellectual and industrial property, electronic commerce and commercial communications,

- strenghtening the development of financial and capital markets and of financial services provided to businesses and private individuals, taking into account the introduction of the euro,

- improvement of payment systems in the internal market, in particular between Member States, notably those in which such systems are underdeveloped; reduction in the cost of, and time needed for, such transactions, taking into account the internal market dimension; development of the technical aspects so as to establish one or more payment systems on the basis of the follow-up to be given to the Commission communications; participation in pilot schemes, the granting of seed and aid capital, and the development of infrastructures.

- adaptation of the market framework, especially as regards the monitoring and regulation of practical aspects of the activities of operators and transactions, so as to take account of changes at Community and world levels, the introduction of the euro and new financial instruments,

- the development and strengthening of the external aspects of the Directives applicable in respect of financial institutions, the mutual recognition of financial instruments vis-à-vis third countries, international negotiations, assistance for third countries in establishing a market economy,

- fostering cooperation, development and coordination of legislation in the field of business rights and assistance with the creation of European limited companies and European economic interest groupings,

- implementation of Community and international provisions in the field of money laundering, including participation in intergovernmental or ad hoc measures in this field; grants and other expenditure relating to Commission participation as a member of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) on money laundering created under the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

- grants in support of projects of Community interest undertaken by outside bodies.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure arising in the field of taxation via the following measures:

- VAT:

- simplification and modernisation of the VAT system (taxation of electronic commerce, VAT exemptions) and the strengthening of administrative cooperation with a view to more effective exchanges of information between Member States,

- drafting of proposals for a definitive VAT system (allocation of receipts),

- a review of current provisions governing the collection of VAT applied by the Member States to small businesses,

- excise duties and environmental taxes:

- approximation, harmonisation and monitoring of legislation,

- cooperation in the fight against fraud to prevent losses of revenue for Member States and to ensure equality of treatment for operators, and the creation of the necessary instruments of administrative cooperation between Member States,

- analysis of fiscal policies in relation to transport, the environment and energy,

- analysis of minimum excise rates and any distortions of competition, especially in the field of alcoholic beverages,

- direct taxation:

- approximation and harmonisation of legislation with a view to ensuring the operation of the single market and the exercise of the freedom of movement and the freedom to provide services,

- analysis of company taxation (corporation tax),

- analysis of fiscal policies in the field of services and financial products with a view to strengthening the integration of financial markets, especially in the field of supplementary pensions and life insurance,

- fiscal policies and compulsory contributions

- work required by the Council's monitoring group with a view to ensuring the implementation and operation of the code of conduct adopted by the Council, especially comparative analysis of administrative practices, holding systems and fiscal measures which may be taken into consideration during the review of the code of conduct,

- taxation policy group, with a view to continuing the study of the overall approach to taxation so as to strengthen the coordination of fiscal policies, taking other Community objectives into account,

- analysis of the effectiveness of taxation systems (tax bases, costs incurred by operators and administrations in connection with the collection of tax receipts),

- economic and budgetary assessment of fiscal measures, implementation and management of the necessary databases and analytical instruments (econometric models).

In order to achieve these objectives, this appropriation covers the costs of consultation, studies, various grants, participations, production and the development of publicity, awareness-promoting and training materials (printed matter, audiovisual material, assessments, computer tools, the collection and dissemination of information, information and advice measures for citizens and businesses).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "p.m." in commitments,

- EUR 16 470 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue is available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

B5-3 0 0 2 A Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the field of notification, certification and sectoral approximation - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is are intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B5-3 0 0 2 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the field of notification, certification and sectoral approximation

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Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (OJ L 109, 26.4.1983, p. 8), as last amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18).

Council Decision 8300/92 of 21 September 1992 authorising the Commission to negotiate agreements between the Community and certain non-member countries on mutual recognition.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 of 8 February 1993 on checks for conformity with the rules on product safety in the case of products imported from third countries (OJ L 40, 17.2.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food (OJ L 52, 4.3.1993, p. 18).

Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22 July 1993 concerning the modules for the vairous phases of the conformity assessment procedures and the rules for the affixing and use of the CE conformity marking which are intended to be used in the technical harmonisation directives (OJ L 220, 22.7.1993, p. 23).

Council Decision 94/358/EC of 16 June 1994 accepting, on behalf of the European Community, the Convention on the elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia (OJ L 158, 25.6.1994, p. 17).

Decision No 3052/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1995 establishing a procedure for the exchange of information on national measures derogating from the principle of the free movement of goods within the Community (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 1).

Council Decision 8453/97 confirming the Article 113 Committee's interpretation of the Council Decision of 21 September 1992 giving the Commission directives for the negotiation of European conformity assessment agreements.

Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (OJ L 331, 7.12.1998, p. 1).

European Parliament and Council Directives implementing the "new approach" in specific sectors, such as machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, personal protective equipment, lifts, explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, toys, pressure equipment, gas appliances, construction, interoperability of railway systems, pleasure boats, etc.

Council Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in areas not covered by the "new approach".

Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999. p. 26).

Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April 1999 on transportable pressure equipment (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 20).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on action to improve the operation of the internal market:

- approximation of standards, and introduction of an information system for technical standards and regulations,

- financing of administrative coordination and of cooperation between the notified bodies,

- examination of the rules notified by Member States and the EFTA countries and translation of the drafts and technical regulations,

- application of Community legislation on foodstuffs, medicinal products, chemicals and safety, and the quality of the environment,

- greater sectoral approximation in the fields of application of the "new approach" directives, especially the extension of the "new approach" to the automobile sector and the harmonisation of the technical requirements for the construction of buses,

- organisation of partnerships with the Member States, support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing the legislation on the internal market,

- grants in support of projects of Community interest undertaken by outside bodies,

- information and publicity measures, greater awareness of Community legislation,

- implementation of the strategic programme on the internal market and market monitoring,

- grants intended to support the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AIEF), the EOTC (European Organisation for Testing and Certification) and the EOTA (European Organisation for Technical Approvals),

- grants to the Council of Europe in the framework of the Convention on the elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia,

- financing of administrative coordination and of cooperation between the notified bodies,

- participation in the negotiation of agreements on mutual recognition and, in the framework of Europe Agreements, support for the associate countries to allow them to adopt the acquis communautaire (mutual recognition agreement and European conformity assessment agreements).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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Any revenue is available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

B5-3 0 2 A Definition and implementation of Community policy in the field of telecommunications and postal services-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-3 0 2 Definition and implementation of Community policy in the field of telecommunications and postal services

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on the legal bases and implementation of the budget, appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures undertaken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on a series of measures to define and implement the Community policy on telecommunications and postal services and to monitor the application of the legislation adopted under that policy in order to increase the "Community added value" and the synergy between European telecommunications and postal-service operators.

The specific objectives of these measures are:

- an analysis of the legislation adopted and its application (universal service, competition, consolidation of the legal framework, etc.),

- the formulation of new rules (convergence between telecommunications and audiovisual, mobile or satellite services, specific aspects related to the Internet, coordination at European level of frequency allocation, liberalisation of postal services, etc.),

- coordination of Community telecommunications policies with regard to international systems (telecommunications WTO, International Telecommunications Union, bilateral relations with non-member countries, etc.).

These measures consist, inter alia, of preparing analyses (e.g. on the state of the market, the impact on the market of new technologies such as the Internet and mobile communications) and progress reports, consulting industry and the public, preparing legislative proposals, monitoring the application of legislation, ensuring that European standards are in place in good time and providing for optimum use of frequency resources throughout Europe.

This appropriation covers, in particular, contracts for analysis, expert reports, forward studies, specific studies, evaluation, coordination, grants, participation in international agreements and the part-financing of certain measures.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue and the contributions from non-member countries under COST agreements will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

B5-3 0 3 A Customs 2000 - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B5-3 0 3 Customs 2000

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Council Decision 91/341/EEC of 20 June 1991 on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of customs officials (Matthaeus programme) (OJ L 197, 13.7.1991, p. 41).

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24).

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 210/97/EC of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000), submitted by the Commission on 2 June 1999 [COM(1999) 253 final].

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the action programme for Community customs, and in particular the financing of measures for monitoring licence management systems, working parties, pilot projects or schemes and seminars with officials from Member States' administrations and from non-member countries associated with customs policy and representatives of outside bodies, as well as the coordinated development of the use of computerised customs procedures, taking account of the current state of computerisation of national administrations and the interests of economic operators in the European Union, and of developments in the international environment in this area.

This support will take the form of the financing of expenditure on studies, the development, implementation and operation of common systems and the definition of common guidelines for training and technical assistance for implementation. The operational expenditure also covers financial contributions to the functioning of systems, in particular decentralised data input; the financing of information and training measures for system users; the acquisition and maintenance of shared equipment; the financing of technical assistance.

This appropriation also covers the financing of customs-related analyses and strategic studies, the development of harmonised working methods and measures to provide Member States with assistance and technical support.

Particular attention needs to be given to programmes for training and exchange of information to improve knowledge and control of the illegal trade in animal and plant species in the context of implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue from the participation of non-member countries in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 9 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the opening of additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B5-3 0 4 Procedures for awarding and advertising public supply, works and service contracts

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Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Economic Community (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385/58), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Decision of 15 September 1958 to create the Official Journal of the European Communities(OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 390/58), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Decision 80/271/EEC of 10 December 1979 concerning the conclusion of the Multilateral Agreements resulting from the 1973 to 1979 trade negotiations (OJ L 71, 17.3.1980, p. 1), and in particular the Agreement on Government Procurement.

Council Directive 80/767/EEC of 22 July 1980 adapting and supplementing in respect of certain contracting authorities Directive 77/62/EEC coordinating procedures for the award of public supply contracts (OJ L 215, 18.8.1980, p. 1).

Council Decision 87/565/EEC of 16 November 1987 concerning the conclusion of the Protocol amending the GATT Agreement on Government Procurement (OJ L 345, 9.12.1987, p. 24).

Council Directive 88/295/EEC of 22 March 1988 amending Directive 77/62/EEC relating to the coordination of procedures on the award of public supply contracts and repealing certain provisions of Directive 80/767/EEC (OJ L 127, 20.5.1988, p. 1).

Council Directive 89/665/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the coordination of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of review procedures to the award of public supply and public works contracts (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 33).

Council Directive 92/13/EEC of 25 February 1992 coordinating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of Community rules on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 14).

Council Directive 92/50/EEC of 18 June 1992 relating to the coordination of procedures for the award of public service contracts (OJ L 209, 24.7.1992, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/323/EEC of 10 May 1993 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Economic Community and the United States of America on government procurement (OJ L 125, 20.5.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/324/EEC of 10 May 1993 concerning the extension of the benefit of the provisions of Directive 90/531/EEC in respect of the United States of America (OJ L 125, 20.5.1993, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1461/93 of 8 June 1993 concerning access to public contracts for tenderers from the United States of America (OJ L 146, 17.6.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/36/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating procedures for the award of public supply contracts (OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 1), which replaces Directive 77/62/EEC.

Council Directive 93/37/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts (OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 54), which replaces Directive 71/305/EEC.

Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 84), which replaces Directive 90/531/EEC.

Council and Commission Decision 94/1/ECSC, EC of 13 December 1993 on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986 to 1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision 95/215/EC of 29 May 1995 concerning the conclusion of an agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America on government procurement (OJ L 134, 20.6.1995, p. 25).

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of collecting and publishing notices of public contracts put up for tender in the Community and non-member countries. The publication on paper of these public contracts has been abandoned in favour of electronic publishing in two forms, i.e. on CD-ROM and on the Internet.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Revenue is estimated at EUR 785 000.

B5-3 0 5 Fiscalis (action programme for the reinforcement of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market)

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 of 27 January 1992 on administrative cooperation in the field of indirect taxation (VAT) (OJ L 24, 1.2.1992, p. 1).

European Parliament and Council Decision No 888/98/EC of 30 March 1998 establishing a programme of Community action to reinforce the functioning of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market (Fiscalis programme) (OJ L 126, 28.4.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in the implementation of the Fiscalis programme, in particular:

- travel and subsistence costs of indirect-taxation officials of the Member States related to their participation in exchanges, seminars or pilot multilateral inspection exercises outside their country,

- costs relating to the organisation of seminars, including the travel and subsistence costs of representatives of external organisations participating in the seminars. Costs relating to establishing and assuring the ability to function of indirect taxation training tools, manuals and guides and the Community elements of computerised communication and information exchange systems (development, maintenance and operation of central processors and links between Member States).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of establishing a forum for indirect taxation involving academics, industry practitioners and officials to clarify the European Union's philosophy towards indirect taxation.

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Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER B5-3 1 - STANDARDISATION AND EVALUATION MEASURES

B5-3 1 1 Subsidy for the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market

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Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark (OJ L 11, 14.1.1994, p. 1).

This article is intended to cover operational expenditure of the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market by way of a subsidy to balance the budget.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission informs the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency contained in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 November 1995 and implemented as a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and: expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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B5-3 1 2 Subsidy for the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 of 22 July 1993 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 214, 24.8.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2743/98 of 14 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 297/95 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 3).

Amended proposal for a Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council on orphan medicinal products submitted by the Commission on 17 June 1999 [COM(1999) 298 final].

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products by way of a subsidy for balancing the budget.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission informs the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency contained in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 November 1995 and implemented as a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 241 560 in commitments,

- EUR 241 560 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B5-3 1 3 A Standardisation in the field of information and telecommunications technology, including electronic commerce-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-3 1 3 Standardisation in the field of information and telecommunications technology, including electronic commerce

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Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (OJ L 109, 26.4.1983, p. 8), as last amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18).

Council Decision 87/95/EEC of 22 December 1986 on standardisation in the field of information technology and telecommunications (OJ L 36, 7.2.1987, p. 31).

Commission Directive 88/301/EEC of 16 May 1988 on competition in the markets in telecommunications terminal equipment (OJ L 131, 27.5.1988, p. 73).

Council Directive 90/387/EEC of 28 June 1990 on the establishment of the internal market for telecommunications services through the implementation of open network provision (OJ L 192, 24.7.1990, p. 1).

Commission Directive 90/388/EEC of 28 June 1990 on competition in the markets for telecommunications services (OJ L 192, 24.7.1990, p. 10).

Council Directive 90/531/EEC of 17 September 1990 on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 297, 29.10.1990, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/544/EEC of 9 October 1990 on the frequency bands designated for the coordinated introduction of pan-European land-based public radio paging in the Community (OJ L 310, 9.11.1990, p. 28).

Council Directive 91/263/EEC of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning telecommunications terminal equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity (OJ L 128, 23.5.1991, p. 1).

Council Directive 91/287/EEC of 3 June 1991 on the frequency band to be designated for the coordinated introduction of digital European cordless telecommunications (DECT) into the Community (OJ L 144, 8.6.1991, p. 45).

Council Directive 92/44/EEC of 5 June 1992 on the application of open network provision to leased lines (OJ L 165, 19.6.1992, p. 27).

Council Directive 93/38/EC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 82, 25.3.1994, p. 40).

Directive 95/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the use of standards for the transmission of television signals (OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 51).

Directive 97/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 1997 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the telecommunications sector (OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 1).

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive, submitted by the Commission on 23 December 1998, on certain legal aspects of electronic commerce in the internal market (OJ C 30, 5.2.1999, p. 4).

Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 10).

Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April 1999 on transportable pressure equipment (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 20).

In accordance with the general aim of maintaining the proper functioning of the internal market and the competitiveness of European industry, in particular through the mutual recognition of standards and the establishment of European standards in suitable cases, the objectives of this operation are as follows:

- to carry out the work needed to apply international information technology standards uniformly throughout the Community,

- to have the competent standardisation bodies draw up the standards necessary for the implementation of the Community's policies on telecommunications and the information society,

- to specify methods of certification for telecommunications and lay down technical methods of certification,

- to prepare the standards and technical regulations necessary for the implementation of the Community's policy on telecommunications and postal services (fixed and mobile communications, satellites),

- to carry out the work needed to check and certify that products and services conform to these standards,

- to encourage use of these standards in public procurement contracts,

- to coordinate the various operations to prepare the standards and to do more to implement them (user guides, demonstrations, etc.),

- to reinforce Europe's role in the work of the international standardisation organisations,

- to undertake all other appropriate standardisation measures, pursuant to the Council Directives and Decisions, concerning new technology and services (payment cards, audio and video equipment, home computers, etc.) or advanced production equipment.

The Community finance is to be used to frame and implement the standardisation operation in consultation with the main participants: industry, workers' representatives, the national and European standards institutions, the public procurement agencies in the Member States, all users and industrial policy-makers at national and Community levels.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- financial obligations arising from contracts to be signed with the European standardisation organisations (such as ETSI, CEN and Cenelec),

- acquisition and use of hardware and hire of premises for demonstration projects,

- checking and certifying conformity with the standards, and demonstration projects,

- contract expenditure for the execution of the programme and projects indicated above. The contracts in question cover the following: research, association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, scholarships, grants, training and mobility of scientific staff, participation in international agreements and participation in expenditure on equipment.

Representation of the interests of private consumers, the general public and certain groups in particular also needs to be enhanced, as well as the assessment of the environmental impact of different options for standardisation in this field.

Cooperation with the countries of central and eastern Europe will be financed from category 4 of the financial perspective (Article B7-5 0 0).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

B5-3 1 4 A Standardisation and approximation of laws-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-3 1 4 Standardisation and approximation of laws

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Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (OJ L 109, 26.4.1983, p. 8), as amended by Directive 92/400/EEC (OJ L 221, 6.8.1992, p. 55) and as last amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 of 8 February 1993 on checks for conformity with the rules on product safety in the case of products imported from third countries (OJ L 40, 17.2.1993, p. 1).

Common Position No 1/1999 adopted by the Council on 30 November 1998 with a view to adopting a Council Directive on transportable pressure equipment (OJ C 18, 22.1.1999, p. 1).

Council Directives implementing the "new approach" in specific sectors, such as construction products, the safety of machinery, and personal protective equipment.

Council Directives adopted for the removal of technical barriers to trade in areas not covered by the "new approach".

Council Directives adopted for the removal of technical barriers to trade, the recognition of professional qualifications, the opening-up of public procurement, the development of a financial services market, European company law, and industrial and intellectual property.

Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26)

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- standardisation and harmonisation measures connected with the strategic programme on the internal market,

- strengthening the infrastructures of standardisation bodies,

- promoting quality in standardisation, and the verificaiton thereof,

- supporting the transposition of Community standards into national law,

- measures relating to information, promotion and profile-raising of standardisation and the promotion of European interests in international standardisation,

- secretarial services for the technical committees,

- technical projects in the field of tests for compliance with the standards,

- programmes of cooperation with and assistance to non-member countries.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue is available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER B5-3 2 - PROMOTION OF GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT: MEASURES TO ASSIST FIRMS

B5-3 2 1 Measures in the social economy sector (cooperatives, mutual societies, associations and foundations)

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This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure incurred by projects aiming to evaluate the potential for employment for cooperatives, mutual societies, associations and foundations (CMAF) and to improve their access to Community actions.

It is also intended to cover the costs of:

- research in order to identify better the potential of CMAFs as regards the creation of jobs (in particular a monitoring unit on the sector),

- measures to promote the image and raise the profile of CMAFs, strengthen their structures and improve their networking,

- measures to increase their job-creating potential and improve their capacity to respond to the needs of society and the market,

- information operations aiming to set up European information centres in the CMAF sector,

- training operations aiming to develop a European management of the CMAF,

- developing links with the CMAF sector (in particular the Consultative Committee for the CMAF),

- dissemination and follow-up work resulting from the Commission Communication (COM(97) 241) on promoting the role of voluntary organisations and foundations in Europe.

This appropriation covers, inter alia, the justified costs of studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly related to achieving the objectives of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

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B5-3 2 4 Action to encourage transfrontier provision of equity capital for small and medium-sized enterprises

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In accordance with the Commission communication of 10 May 1988 on an enterprise policy for the Community (COM(88) 241/2 final) and the Commission Decisions of 21 December 1988 instituting a Eurotech Capital pilot scheme (E/1783/88) and of 17 December 1991 on Community instruments to encourage the development of venture capital in the Community (E/1781/91), this article is intended to permit the financing of pilot projects designed to encourage the provision of equity capital for small and medium-sized enterprises, either through transfrontier syndicates of investors or through investments in enterprises developing transfrontier high-technology and clean-technology projects.

It also covers the work involved in launching, monitoring and evaluating these measures.

The projects concerned must contribute to the reconstruction or improvement of the regional economic and social fabric.

This article is also intended to cover justified expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

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B5-3 2 5 Community measures to assist tourism

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Council Decision 86/664/EEC of 22 December 1986 establishing a consultation and cooperation procedure in the field of tourism (OJ L 384, 31.12.1986, p. 52).

Council Decision 92/421/EEC of 13 July 1992 on a Community action plan to assist tourism (OJ L 231, 13.8.1992, p. 26).

Council Directive 95/57/EC of 23 November 1995 on the collection of statistical information in the field of tourism (OJ L 291, 6.12.1995, p. 32).

Proposal for a Council Decision on the first multiannual programme to assist European tourism (1997 to 2000), submitted by the Commission on 30 April 1996 (OJ C 347, 18.11.1996, p. 430).

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments resulting from the financing or part-financing of specific measures designed to implement a Community policy to assist tourism.

Special attention is given to SMEs in the tourism sector which are active in the field of "green" tourism.

A maximum amount of EUR 500 000 may cover justified expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "p.m." in commitments,

- EUR 10 797 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B5-3 2 6 A Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-3 2 6 Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union

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Council Decision 96/413/EC of 25 June 1996 on the implementation of a Community action programme to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry (OJ L 167, 6.7.1996, p. 55).

This appropriation is intended to:

- gather the information needed for a thorough knowledge of trends in industry in the Community and in the industrial strategies of non-member countries, and to impart that information to economic operators, decision-makers and the public,

- present, on a regular basis, a general analysis of prospects for Community industrial policy and make an annual report to the European Parliament on it,

- promote industrial benchmarking at European, national and regional levels,

- promote dialogue with all those involved in key industries, in particular through the establishment of consultative forums in sectors facing structural change, and financial support for the Association of Maritime Regions in Europe,

- contribute, by means of grants, to the financing of the activities of the European Observatory of Textiles and Clothing (OETH),

- analyse the impact of the information society on competitiveness and encourage the development of electronic commerce,

- implement, in cooperation with the Member States, a policy of countering the relocation of firms within the Community as a result of fiscal, social and environmental dumping practices, and to study the issue of extra-Community relocation,

- promote the centralisation of updated information on clean technologies and the dissemination of such information by professional organisations among their members, in particular by making greater use of existing databases in this area.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 350 000.

CHAPTER B5-3 3 - PROMOTION OF AN INFORMATION SOCIETY: MEASURES TO ASSIST CITIZENS

B5-3 3 0 INFO 2000

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Council Decision 88/524/EEC of 26 July 1988 concerning the establishment of a plan of action for setting up an information services market (OJ L 288, 21.10.1998, p. 39),

Council Decision 91/691/EEC of 12 December 1991 adopting a programme for the establishment of an internal information services market (OJ L 377, 31.12.1991, p. 41),

Council Decision 96/339/EC of 20 May 1996 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development of a European multimedia content industry and to encourage the use of multimedia content in the emerging information society (INFO 2000) (OJ L 129, 30.5.1996, p. 24).

Council Decision 96/664/EC of 21 November 1996 on the adoption of a multiannual prgoramme to promote the linguistic diversity of the Community in the information society (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40).

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of contracts. The contracts in question are, in particular, shared-cost contracts covering the following: association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, scholarships, grants, training and mobility of scientific staff, participation in international agreements and participation in expenditure on equipment, accompanying and support measures, and in particular studies and measures for the dissemination, publication, promotion and exploitation of results.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- - in commitments,

- EUR 334 231 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue is to be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

B5-3 3 1 Information society

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Council Decision 98/253/EC of 30 March 1998 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the establishment of the information society in Europe (Information society) (OJ L 107, 7.4.1998, p. 10).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to promote awareness and help in the establishment of the information society in Europe, measures to take into consideration and make use of the global dimension of the information society, ex-ante and ex-post evaluation of measures, proposals and projects carried out under the programme, as well as of their impact.

It is also intended for measures to promote awareness and provide help with regard to the specific impact on women of the establishment of the information society.

The actions described above will be the subject of shared-cost contracts covering the following: association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, grants, participation in international cooperation projects, as well as participation in expenditure on equipment and on accompanying and support measures (studies, seminars, conferences, publications, awareness-raising campaigns, training courses).

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 91 500 in commitments,

- EUR 100 961 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue accruing from contributions by third parties entered in Article 6 0 9 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the opening of additional appropriations to be entered in this Article, in accordance with the abovementioned provisions.

B5-3 3 4 A Promotion of the European digital presence in global networks - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-3 3 4 Promotion of the European digital presence in global networks

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The appropriations entered in this Article are intended to finance, for the first year, preparatory measures within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on the legal bases and implementation of the budget.

Following the transformation of global networks into mass media, new markets have been opened up which bring together the new technologies and their users.

This measure is intended to help European industries to take part in these new markets and to abolish existing barriers; the main objective will be to establish a solid partnership between the public and private sectors in order to facilitate experimentation, incorporate the results at market level, set in train further developments in this market and exploit Europe's traditional strengths in the new technologies sector.

The measures described above will be the subject of shared-cost contracts covering the following: association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, grants, participation in international cooperation projects, as well as participation in expenditure on equipment and on accompanying and support measures (studies, seminars, conferences, publications, awareness-raising campaigns, training courses).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof.

- EUR 183 000 in commitments

- EUR 109 800 in payments

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute " allotted expenditure " in accordance with Article 4(2), third indent, of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1) give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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INDUSTRY

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CHAPTER B5-4 1 - MEASURES RELATING TO INDUSTRY

B5-4 1 4 Operation of the EC-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

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Council Decision 92/278/EEC of 18 May 1992 confirming the consolidation of the EC-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (OJ L 144, 26.5.1992, p. 19).

This appropriation is to contribute to the operating costs of this body established jointly in Japan by the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry and the Commission with the aim of promoting industrial cooperation between the Community and Japan.

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CHAPTER B5-4 2 - MEASURES FOR THE MODERNISATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

B5-4 2 0 Programme for the modernisation of the textile and clothing industry in Portugal

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Council Regulation (EC) No 852/95 of 10 April 1995 on the grant of financial assistance to Portugal for a specific programme for the modernisation of the Portuguese textile and clothing industry (OJ L 86, 20.4.1995, p. 10).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the programme to modernise the textile and clothing industry in Portugal.

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B5-4 2 1 Completion of measures for the improvement of agricultural structures in Portugal and for financial cooperation with Greece

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Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of pre-accession aid for Portugal (OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3598/84 of 18 December 1984 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of specific financial aid for improving agricultural and fisheries structures in Portugal (OJ L 333, 21.12.1984, p. 7).

Council Decisions of 17 December 1985 extending application of the Agreements until 31 December 1986.

This article is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments entered into as a result of the financing of operations to facilitate Portugal's accession to the Community, which were the subject of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, and also the financing of projects and programmes for improving agricultural and fisheries structures in Portugal.

It also covers payments in respect of commitments entered into as a result of the financing of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece.

The Financial Protocol signed on 28 February 1977 provided, for a period extending until 31 October 1981, for the granting of:

- EUR 225 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 55 000 000 to be charged against the general budget for interest-rate subsidies on EIB loans (EUR 30 000 000), grants (EUR 15 000 000) and loans on special terms (EUR 10 000 000).

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TITLE B5-5

LABOUR MARKET AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

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CHAPTER B5-5 0 - LABOUR MARKET INITIATIVES

B5-5 0 0 Projects for innovative approaches in the Members States' labour markets

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Within the guidelines encouraging cooperation between Member States, supporting their actions in the field of employment and equal opportunities, developing a coordinated strategy for employment, promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce, and as part of the preparations for the implementation of the new title on employment of the Treaty of Amsterdam, as agreed by the European Council, this appropriation was intended to cover the financing of support for innovative approaches, in particular by recourse to pilot projects, evaluating experiences and disseminating results.

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B5-5 0 1 Pilot projects on the "third system"

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This appropriation has been used to explore and enhance the employment potential of the "third system", i.e. various non-profit-making organisations.

This article has financed innovative pilot projects, not least at local level, in the areas of social and neighbourhood services, the environment and the arts. The results have been disseminated throughout the territory of the European Union.

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B5-5 0 2 A Labour market-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-5 0 2 Labour market

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 125, 127 and 129 thereof.

Council Decision 97/16/EC of 20 December 1996 setting up an Employment and Labour Market Committee (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 32).

Council Decision 98/171/EC of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market (OJ L 63, 4.3.1998, p. 26).

Conclusions of the Cologne European Council of 3 and 4 June 1999.

The aims pursued in accordance with Decision 97/16/EC, which serves as the basis for this budget heading, include the revision and rationalisation of Community operations relating to research and exchanges of information and experience in the fields of employment and the labour market, taking into account the experience obtained in the course of previous measures. The aims are:

- to foster cooperation in the fields of analysis, research and monitoring,

- to develop quantitative and qualitative employment indicators, including benchmarking,

- to develop a mainstreaming approach concerning employment factors in other policies, in particular through a detailed analysis of the employment impact of sectoral policies,

- to analyse and evaluate the annual national employment programmes (NAPs),

- to evaluate the use of the European Social Fund for implementing the European employment strategy,

- to promote innovative approaches to an active employment and labour market policy as part of the groundwork for implementing the new title on employment in the EC Treaty and the European Council conclusions on a European Employment Pact,

- to identify best practices and promote exchanges and transfers of information and experience,

- to develop an active information policy.

These aims, together with the conclusions of the European Council on Employment, serve an integrated approach to a European employment strategy which can only be managed at Community level.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any receipts are available to be reused in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 265 222 in commitments,

- EUR 128 100 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III of this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B5-5 0 3 A Preparatory measures for a local commitment for employment-Expenditure on administrative management

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This article is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-5 0 3 Preparatory measures for a local commitment for employment

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 129 thereof.

These projects serve to encourage cooperation, improve knowledge, develop exchanges of information, promote best practices and innovative approaches and evaluate experience gained in implementing national action plans for employment at local and regional level as part of the European employment strategy.

The measures aim to raise awareness among local and regional authorities and other important local partners, including representatives of the social economy, of the scope for measures which are conducive to implementing the employment guidelines at local and regional level and the interlinking thereof at regional and local level, in particular:

- promoting knowledge of the European employment strategy at local and regional level,

- promoting the employment potential of the social economy, including fostering entrepreneurialism in this area,

- promoting transnational projects and dissemination of best practices,

- promoting transnational cooperation in fields concerned with promoting employment,

- measures to create incentives for local and regional partners to contribute to implementing the European employment strategy (e.g. conferring of awards for outstanding achievements in the area of employment policy).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B5-5 0 4 Measures to assist the phasing-in in the general budget of the activities financed through the ECSC

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European Parliament resolution of 15 November 1996 on the integration of ECSC activities into the budget of the Union (OJ C 362, 1.12.1996, p. 327).

Resolution of the Council of 21 June 1999 concerning the expiry of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (OJ C 190, 7.7.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to finance measures to facilitate the transition between the activities traditionally financed from the ECSC budget and the programmes existing in the general budget, particularly the Structural Funds and research. It is intended, in particular, to support measures for which, on account of their specificity, there is as yet no corresponding item in Community programmes.

It has the aim of promoting, particularly by means of European Information Centres or Information Outlets, the establishment of innovative businesses (SMEs) linked to the industrial conversion of the coal and steel industries (business incubators, provision of industrial tools and financing facilities for employees undergoing retraining), particularly in the fields of the environment and health and safety at work.

It is also intended to promote initiatives, if possible pursued in a bipartite context (involving employers and employees), in the fields of information, training and stimulation in businesses, especially with regard to the adjustment of working times resulting from restructuring.

In selecting the beneficiaries of these projects, the Commission will assign priority to regions where industrial restructuring is taking place in the coal and steel industries, including in the applicant countries.

In 2001, the Commission will submit to Parliament a report on the results of its projects and on the activities which have received funding from these appropriations.

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CHAPTER B5-5 1 - TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

B5-5 1 0 Technological facility for small and medium-sized enterprises

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Council Decision 98/347/EC of 19 May 1998 on measures of financial assistance for innovative and job-creating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 43).

In keeping with the conclusions of the Amsterdam European Council, this action is also aimed at increasing growth and employment in a context of equal opportunities for men and women, by enhancing the availability to SMEs of loans or any other types of medium-or long-term debt finance and/or equity.

75 % of the appropriations should be directed to SMEs in innovative sectors, including tourism, with not more than 100 employees.

This appropriation covers in particular the financing of:

- fees in respect of guarantees extended by the European Investment Fund (EIF) to facilitate the increase in the volume of lending made, and in the investment risk borne, by the European Investment Bank (EIB), commercial banks, investment funds or other appropriate intermediaries in connection with their SME operations,

- investment fund holdings in newly created enterprises and high-tech small and medium-sized enterprises.

Any additional appropriations required will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by a supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3), will apply.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

B5-5 1 1 A European joint ventures-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-5 1 1 European joint ventures

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Council Decision 98/347/EC of 19 May 1998 on measures of financial assistance of innovative and job-creating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of Community policy in support of small and medium-sized enterprises.

It covers in particular the financing of expenditure intended to cover part of the costs incurred by European small and medium-sized enterprises in devising and setting up transnational joint ventures, as well as part of the total amount of the transnational investment.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 585 600 in commitments,

- EUR 73 200 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

B5-5 1 2 A Stimulation of small and medium-sized enterprises-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

Any revenue from the candidate countries' contribution to participation in Community programmes may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

B5-5 1 2 Stimulation of small and medium-sized enterprises

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Council Decision 89/490/EEC of 28 July 1989 relating to the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, in particular of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Community (OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 33).

Council Decision 91/319/EEC of 18 June 1991 revising the programme for the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises in the Community (OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 32).

Council Decision 93/379/EEC of 14 June 1993 on a multiannual programme of Community measures to intensify the priority areas and to ensure the continuity and consolidation of policy for enterprise, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 161, 2.7.1993, p. 68).

Council Decision 97/15/EC of 9 December 1996 on a third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (1997 to 2000) (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 25).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of Community policy in support of small and medium-sized enterprises, whatever their legal form, including those engaged in the commercial and distributive trades and the craft sector, tourism, cooperatives, mutual societies and associations, with a view to enabling them to develop their full potential for employment, growth and competitiveness.

It is also intended to promote the creation of Euro-info centres and encourage the development of partnerships in the social economy sector.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 658 800 in commitments,

- EUR 557 381 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue accruting from contributions from third parties and entered against Article 6 0 9 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue is estimated at EUR 500 000.

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STATISTICAL INFORMATION

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CHAPTER B5-6 0 - STATISTICAL INFORMATION POLICY CONNECTED WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE INTERNAL MARKET AND IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY POLICIES

B5-6 0 0 A Policy on statistical information concerned with non-member countries-Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-6 0 0 Policy on statistical information concerned with non-member countries

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Remarks

Council Decision 93/464/EEC of 22 July 1993 on the framework programme for priority actions in the field of statistical information 1993 to 1997 (OJ L 219, 28.8.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community statistics (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/126/EC of 22 December 1998 on the Community statistical programme (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 42, 16.2.1999, p. 1).

1. Classifications and standards

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3367/87 of 9 November 1987 on the application of the Combined Nomenclature to the statistics of trade between Member States and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1736/75 on the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between its Member States (OJ L 321, 11.11.1987, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3037/90 of 9 October 1990 on the statistical classification of economic activities in the European Community (OJ L 293, 24.10.1990, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 696/93 of 15 March 1993 on the statistical units for the observation and analysis of the produciton system in the Community (OJ L 76, 30.3.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3696/93 of 29 October 1993 on the statistical classification of products by activity (CPA) in the European Economic Community (OJ L 342, 31.12.1993, p. 1).

2. Economic and financial statistics

Council Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom of 24 June 1988 on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 24).

Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom of 13 February 1989 on the harmonisation of the compilation of gross national product at market prices (OJ L 49, 21.2.1989, p. 26).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93 of 22 November 1993 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7).

Council Decision 93/716/EC of 22 November 1993 on the statistical data to be used for the determination of the key for the financial resources of the European Monetary Institute (OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 12).

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (OJ L 257, 27.10.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community (OJ L 310, 30.11.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 448/98 of 16 February 1998 completing and amending Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 with respect to the allocation of financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) within the European system of national and regional accounts (ESA) (OJ L 58, 27.2.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/382/EC of 5 June 1998 on the statistical data to be used for the determination of the key for subscription of the capital of the European Central Bank (OJ L 171, 17.6.1998, p. 33).

Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom, ) No 2762/98 of 17 December 1998 adjusting with effect from 1 July 1998 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Communities and the weightings applied thereto (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 620/1999 of 22 March 1999 adjusting the daily subsistence allowance rates for officials on mission within the European territory of the Member States laid down in Article 13 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities (OJ L 78, 24.3.1999, p. 1).

3. Demographic statistics and statistics on social conditions

Council Regulation (EEC) No 311/76 of 9 February 1976 on the compilation of statistics on foreign workers (OJ L 39, 14.2.1976, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 of 9 March 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 530/1999 of 9 March 1999 concerning structural statistics on earnings and on labour costs (OJ L 63, 12.3.1999, p. 6).

4. Statistics on intra-Community and external trade

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 of 7 November 1991 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (OJ L 316, 16.11.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 854/93 of 5 April 1993 on the transit statistics and storage statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (OJ L 90, 14.4.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 of 22 May 1995 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods by the Community and its Member States with non-member countries (OJ L 118, 25.5.1995, p. 10).

Amended proposal for a Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (Intrastat), submitted by the Commission on 27 April 1998 (OJ C 171, 5.6.1998, p. 12).

5. Business statistics

Council Directive 80/1119/EEC of 17 November 1980 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by inland waterways (OJ L 339, 15.12.1980, p. 30).

Council Directive 80/1177/EEC of 4 December 1980 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by rail, as part of regional statistics (OJ L 350, 23.12.1980, p. 23).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/91 of 19 December 1991 on the establishment of a Community survey of industrial production (OJ L 374, 31.12.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93 of 22 July 1993 on Community coordination in drawing up business registers for statistical purposes (OJ L 196, 5.8.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/704/EC of 30 November 1993 on the creation of a Community database on road accidents (OJ L 329, 30.12.1993, p. 63).

Council Directive 95/57/EC of 23 November 1995 on the collection of statistical information in the field of tourism (OJ L 291, 6.12.1995, p. 32).

Council Directive 95/64/EC of 8 December 1995 on statistical returns in respect of carrriage of goods and passengers by sea (OJ L 320, 30.12.1995, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97 of 20 December 1996 concerning structural business statistics (OJ L 14, 17.1.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 of 19 May 1998 concerning short-term statistics (OJ L 162, 5.6.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 of 25 May 1998 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road (OJ L 163, 6.6.1998, p. 1).

6. Energy, iron and steel

Council Directive 90/377/EEC of 29 June 1990 concerning a Community procedure to improve the transparency of gas and electricity prices charged to industrial end users (OJ L 185, 17.7.1990, p. 16).

7. Statistics on fisheries and agriculture

Council Directive 76/625/EEC of 20 July 1976 concerning the statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain species of fruit trees (OJ L 218, 11.8.1976, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 357/79 of 5 February 1979 on statistical surveys of areas under vines (OJ L 54, 5.3.1979, p. 124).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 of 29 February 1988 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings between 1988 and 1997 (OJ L 56, 2.3.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 837/90 of 26 March 1990 concerning statistical information to be supplied by the Member States on cereals production (OJ L 88, 3.4.1990, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 of 21 May 1991 on the submission of data on the landings of fishery products in the Member States (OJ L 133, 28.5.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3880/91 of 17 December 1991 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the North-East Atlantic (OJ L 365, 31.12.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 388, 31.12.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 959/93 of 5 April 1993 concerning statistical information to be supplied by Member States on crop products other than cereals (OJ L 98, 24.4.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/23/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on pig production (OJ L 149, 21.6.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/24/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on bovine animal production (OJ L 149, 21.6.1993, p. 5).

Council Directive 93/25/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on sheep and goat stocks (OJ L 149, 21.6.1993, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2018/93 of 30 June 1993 on the submission of catch and activity statistics by Member States fishing in the North-West Atlantic (OJ L 186, 28.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2597/95 of 23 October 1995 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in certain areas other than the North Atlantic (OJ L 270, 13.11.1995, p. 1).

Council Directive 96/16/EC of 19 March 1996 on statistical surveys of milk and milk products (OJ L 78, 28.3.1996, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EC) No 788/96 of 22 April 1996 on the submission by Member States of statistics on aquaculture production (OJ L 108, 1.5.1996, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/411/EC of 25 June 1996 on improving Community agricultural statistics (OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 14).

This appropriation is intended to cover the following:

- statistical surveys and studies,

- specific aid for national statistical departments,

- processing, dissemination, promotion and marketing of statistical information,

- magnetically recorded statistical analysis and documentation,

- services rendered by external experts,

- joint financing revenue by the public and private sectors,

- financing of surveys by commercial undertakings,

- organisation of advanced statistical technology training courses for statisticians,

- the cost of purchasing documentation.

This appropriation also covers costs incurred in connection with the training of national statisticians and the policy of cooperation with the developing countries and the countries of central and eastern Europe; expenditure relating to exchanges of officials, the costs of information meetings, subsidies, expenditure in payment for services rendered in connection with the adjustment of the remuneration of Community officials and other staff.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on the purchase of data and access for Commission departments to outside databanks.

This appropriation also covers the provision of the necessary statistical information, at the request of the Commission or of the other Community institutions, for the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of Community expenditure. This will improve the implementation of financial and budgetary policy (drawing-up of the budget and periodic review of the financial perspective) and make it possible to compile medium and long-term data for Community financing.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 430 965 in commitments,

- EUR 425 630 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and constituting "allocated revenue" in accordance with the third indent of Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue is available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for re-use is estimated at EUR 1 300 000.

B5-6 0 4 Policy on statistical information not concerned with non-member countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community statistics (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulations and Decisions which do not concern non-member countries, chiefly:

- Regulations relating to the common agricultural policy regarding livestock, wine, fruit and vegetables,

- the common fisheries policy regarding the fishing fleet and landings,

- Community policy on cooperation,

- Member States' tariff and trade statistics, and steel industry statistics,

- management and distribution of Member States' databases,

- Community policy on the environment.

This article is intended to cover the discharge of contractual commitments.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 200 000.

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TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS

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CHAPTER B5-7 0 - TRANSPORT NETWORKS

B5-7 0 0 A Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-7 0 0 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1).

Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1).

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 4 March 1998, amending Decision No 1692/96/EC as regards seaports, inland waterway ports and intermodal terminals and project No 8 in Annex III (OJ C 120, 18.4.1998, p. 14 ).

Common Position (EC) No../1999 of... 1999, adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC as regards seaports, inland ports and intermodal terminals as well as project No 8 in Annex III (OJ C..,...1999, p....).

Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 1999 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

The Community measure is intended to promote the interconnection and interoperability of national networks as well as access to these networks, taking into account the need to link island, landlocked and peripheral regions of the Community with its central regions. The establishment of a trans-European transport network is thus a contribution to the effective and harmonious operation of the internal market and to improving economic and social cohesion.

To achieve these objectives, the Community is establishing guidelines (network plans) identifying projects of common interest, with each Member State approving the network plans and projects of common interest that concern its own territory.

Community financial assistance will principally support the definition and launching of projects of common interest by promoting feasibility studies for such projects and/or, where appropriate, at the implementation stage by means of interest rate subsidies, contributions to the cost of loan guarantees, or a direct subsidy.

This appropriation is also intended to finance measures to encourage and facilitate public/private partnerships.

Appropriations for the trans-European network cannot be implemented unless the measures financed by these funds comply with the provisions of the Treaties and the acts adopted pursuant thereto, in particular those concerning environmental protection. The Commission will submit an environmental statement on the basis of Article 174 of the Treaty and specify an environmental safeguard clause.

The use of the appropriations will be geared to a sustainable transport policy, encouraging those modes which are most environment-friendly and which consider the interests of local people, particularly where a TEN line crosses a densely-populated area, and making the best possible use of existing infrastructures, in particular through intermodal and modal traffic management projects.

The appropriations under this article must be utilised to ensure that investment is structured as follows:

- railways (including combined transport): minimum 55 %,

- roads: maximum 25 %,

- traffic management and telematics: maximum 15 %.

The variable residual amounts are to be utilised for inland waterways, seaports, airports and inland ports.

The special interests of the countries benefiting from the Cohesion Fund must be taken into account.

A maximum of 60 % of the commitment appropriations for this article may be used for the priority projects in Annex III to Decision No 1692/96/EC.

The appropriations must also be used for the additional priority transport projects in accordance with Sections I and II of Decision No 1692/96/EC.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER B5-7 1 - ENERGY NETWORKS

B5-7 1 0 Financial support for energy infrastructures

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/391/EC of 28 March 1996 laying down a series of measures aimed at creating a more favourable context for the development of trans-European networks in the energy sector (OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 154).

Decision No 1254/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 1996 laying down a series of guidelines for trans-European energy networks (OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 147).

Decision No 1047/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 amending Decision No 1254/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a series of guidelines for trans-European energy networks (OJ L 152, 11.6.1997, p. 12).

Decision No 1741/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 July 1999, amending Decision No 1254/96/EC laying down a series of guidelines for trans-European energy networks (OJ L 207, 6.8.1999, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 1999 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

The objective of this measure is to contribute towards the establishment and development of trans-European energy networks by promoting the interconnection and interoperability of the national networks and access to such networks and extending them beyond the Community.

All proposals will be subject to EIA and local consultation

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of economic and technical feasibility studies, preparatory and evaluation studies and interest-rate subsidies, loan guarantees or direct subsidies, in duly justified cases, for projects of common interest identified under the guidelines adopted by the Council.

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CHAPTER B5-7 2 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

B5-7 2 0 A Trans-European telecommunications networks - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-7 2 0 Trans-European telecommunications networks

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1).

European Parliament and Council Decision No 2717/95/EC of 9 November 1995 on a set of guidelines for the development of the EURO-ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) as a trans-European Network (OJ L 282, 24.11.1995, p. 16).

European Parliament and Council Decision No 1336/97/EC of 17 June 1997 on a series of guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks (OJ L 183, 11.7.1997, p. 12).

European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 of 19 July 1999, amending Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the establishment of trans-European networks in the telecommunications sector by launching projects of common interest on the basis of a three-layer structure of priorities:

- development and integration of interoperable basic networks, in particular with regard to their satellite and mobile components,

- support for Internet-based generic services for as many small and medium-sized enterprises as possible,

- preparation of telematic applications in areas of general interest aimed at a mass market: distance education, telemedicine, value-added services in transport, and mobility, etc.

The forms of intervention for projects of common interest are as follows:

- grants for feasibility, validation and evaluation studies and technical support measures,

- interest subsidies, loan guarantees and direct grants for the deployment of projects, in duly justified cases.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure related to the evaluation of the action and projects.

It also covers support and coordination activities (such as those provided for in the new guidelines) designed to create an environment favourable to the emergence of projects.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 250 000.

B5-7 2 1 Telematics networks linking administrations

B5-7 2 1 0 A Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B5-7 2 1 0 Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA)

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Remarks

Decision No 1719/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on a series of guidelines, including the identification of projects of common interest, for trans-European networks for the electronic interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1720/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 adopting a series of actions and measures in order to ensure interoperability of and access to trans-European networks for the electronic interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 9).

All the rules and regulations establishing, in the context of the implementation of Community policies and activities, in particular regarding the operation of the internal market and the Community frontier-free area, an obligation either to implement telematic networks between administrations or to exchange information, for which electronic means are appropriate.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the IDA measure (interchange of data between administrations), the objective of which is to provide through the trans-European networks the support needed by administrations, including economic operators and regional and local authorities, for the interchange of the telematic information, data and documents necessary for the functioning of the Community and, in particular, the operation of the internal market.

In general terms, without giving an exhaustive list, it covers expenditure relating to the creation of telematics networks between administrations in the following fields:

- the movement of toxic and hazardous waste, pollution monitoring and combating cross-border pollution,

- plant health, using computerised information interchange systems between veterinary authorities with a view to more effective monitoring and the dissemination of available information on as wide a scale as possible,

- improving the Community decision-making process, in order to render more efficient the management of decision-making procedures, including those involving cooperation and co-decision,

- ensuring greater transparency in the allocation of public contracts,

- and in other fields to improve the operation of the internal market and the frontier-free economic area in the interests of the free movement of goods, services, persons and capital, including the management of Community policies.

Also charged to this item:

- coordination of and assistance with network start-up,

- joint training of users,

- costs associated with development, effective implementation, operation, maintenance and improvement of operational systems of data interchange between the administrations responsible for the management of the internal market, i.e. the relevant Commission departments and Member State authorities, and between the Commission and the other institutions and, where appropriate, with economic operators.

It will be used to finance preliminary feasibility studies, including validation exercises, to support the implementation (development, start-up and exploitation of the shared parts of the networks) of projects of common interest that will be established on the basis of a set of guidelines and to finance across-the-board support measures, such as the drafting of outline plans giving general guidelines for the creation of shared telematics architectures and demonstration platforms and for the initial phases of training programmes and information campaigns.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 439 200 in commitments,

- EUR 326 124 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue is to be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 150 000.

B5-7 2 1 1 A Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom)-Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B5-7 2 1 1 Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom)

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Remarks

Council Decision 96/715/EC of 9 December 1996 on interadministration telematic networks for statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (Edicom) (OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/126/EC of 22 December 1998 on the Community statistical programme 1998 to 2002 (OJ L 42, 16.2.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the Edicom measure (electronic data interchange on commerce), the objective of which is to provide through the trans-European networks the support needed by administrations, including economic operators and regional and local authorities, for the interchange of the telematic information, data and documents on trade statistics which are necessary for the functioning of the Community and, in particular, the operation of the internal market.

This support will take the form of the financing of preliminary and feasibility studies, processing, dissemination, promotion and marketing, validation exercises, development and administration of multisectoral telematic statistics projects laid down in an outline plan and, where necessary, the upgrading of equipment and processing infrastructure. This outline plan will contain general guidelines for the creation of a shared telematics architecture for the European statistical system, its implementation and promotion.

Any revenue will be available for reuse, in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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TITLE B5-8

AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE

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CHAPTER B5-8 0 - MEASURES TO COMBAT INSTANCES OF DISCRIMINATION, EXCLUSION AND MISTREATMENT

B5-8 0 2 A Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-8 0 2 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women

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Common Position (EC) No 37/1999 of 13 September 1999 adopted by the Council, with a view to adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a programme of Community action (the Daphne programme) (2000 to 2003) on preventive measures tofight violence against children, young people and women (OJ C 317, 4.11.1999, p. 1).

The World Health Organisation's broad concept of health, i.e. a condition of physical, emotional and social well-being is to be taken into consideration in the light of:the choice of Article 152 (public health) as the legal basis.

This appropriation is intended to finance:

- setting up a network at European level to promote and coordinate information and actions on measures aimed at protecting, and preventing violence towards, children, young people and women, and at combating trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation,

- special measures at European level for the protection of children, adolescents and women, with primary consideration being given to them in all actions concerning them; their rights are to be enjoyed without discrimination of any kind,

- prevention of, and protection of children, adolescents and women from, all kinds of violence and commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking, and other abuse, and promoting the rehabilitation of victims of such abuses,

- pilot projects and subsidies to NGOs or voluntary organisations working towards these aims, in particular, working for the rights and the protection of children, adolescents and women, in particular victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and victims of sexual abuse,

- promoting the introduction of instruments designed to encourage reporting of violence against women, children and adolescents and forms of trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation, in accordance with arrangements which are similar in all the Member States.

The appropriation will be distributed equally between projects supporting women, in particular victims of trafficking, and those targeted at children and adolescents, with particular attention being paid to projects of specific Community interest.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof.

- EUR 91 500 in commitments

- EUR 18 300 in payments

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B5-8 0 3 A Preparatory measures combating and preventing discrimination-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-8 0 3 Preparatory measures combating and preventing discrimination

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 12 and 13 thereof.

Proposal for a Council Decision presented by the Commission on 19 November 1999, establishing a Community action programme to combat discrimination (2001 to 2006) (COM(1999) 567 final).

The appropriations under this item are intended to finance, for the second year, preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

As preparatory measures for a multiannual action programme, this appropriation is intended to finance measures to promote information exchange and cooperation, improve knowledge of best practices and innovative approaches and assess the experience gained in combating and/or preventing discrimination based on the grounds referred to in Article 13 of the Treaty.

In the interests of a coherent framework for, and a mainstreaming approach to combating and preventing discrimination, the measures must focus on some or all of the factors involved in discrimination as referred to in Article 13 of the EC Treaty. In addition, however, funding is also to be made available for preparatory measures taking account of particular forms of discrimination as referred to in Article 13. This list is not exhaustive.

Funding priority is to go to the following activities:

- support for innovative projects providing European added value,

- support for transnational projects,

- support for exploratory measures to identify comparable causes of discrimination and shared needs of those affected and facilitate access to Community measures,

- fostering European cooperation between various players working to combat and prevent discrimination,

- support for actions in the field of education as an instrument of multicultural integration,

- support for the activities of "United for intercultural action",

- the promotion of continuing education and training geared to men and women emigrants, with a view to facilitating their integration in, and adjustment to Europe,

- the promotion and dissemination of knowledge about ethnic minorities such as Roma and Sinti,

- measures to raise public awareness and promotion of solidarity,

- collection and exchange of information, data and statistics,

- assessment of the Community's activities.

This appropriation is also intended to support and promote the coordinating role of NGOs, associations and representative European networks participating in combating and preventing discrimination in the Community and the Member States.

In addition, EUR 750 000 is intended for the European Disability Forum. This line is also intended to be used to provide funding for the European Day of Disabled Persons event, with the support and participation of representative European NGOs which can be shown to possess experience of preventing discrimination and which are in direct contact with representative organisations in the Member States.

This appropriation is also intended to support European organisations which particularly promote the interests of older persons and children, and to support the European network for combating racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism.

The appropriations are also intended to finance the European disabled journal and the Migration newssheet (English and French editions).

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 274 500 in commitments,

- EUR 147 224 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B5-8 0 9 European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/97 of 2 June 1997 establishing a European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (OJ L 151, 10.6.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia responsible for taking stock of and evaluating racist and xenophobic phenomena in the European Union, analysing the causes of racism and xenophobia and drawing up proposals to be put to the Community institutions and the Member States.

The Monitoring Centre is also responsible for setting up documentation resources open to the public, setting up and coordinating a European Racism and Xenophobia Information Network (RAXEN), and encouraging the organisation of regular round-table discussions.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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CHAPTER B5-8 1 - FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS, ASYLUM, IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES

B5-8 1 0 A European Refugee Fund - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-8 1 0 European Refugee Fund

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Proposal for a Commission Decision, submitted on 8 December 1999 relating to the European Refugee Fund (COM(1999) 686 final).

This appropriation is intended to finance, as regards structural measures, projects and measures concerning the reception and voluntary repatriation of refugees, displaced persons and asylum applicants which meet the conditions governing eligibility for Community financial aid.

It is intended to support Member States' efforts to integrate refugees and other persons granted supplementary support, and to permit displaced persons a life for which they themselves are responsible, through measures taken chiefly in the following areas:

- facilitating access to employment, including vocational training,

- acquisition of knowledge of the language, society, culture and institutions of the host country,

- facilitating access to housing and to the medical and social infrastructure of the host country,

- support for persons in particular need of protection, such as unaccompanied minors and torture and rape victims

- integration into local structures and activities,

- improvement in public awareness and understanding of refugees' situation,

- analysis of the situation of refugees in the European Union.

In support of the above measures, the appropriation will also cover transport costs associated with return and measures to support the reintegration of returnees in their country of origin, including post-return monitoring.

The Commission will take account of existing priorities and of the aim of achieving an equitable balance of responsibility between Member States. The Commission will also take account of the special needs of female refugees.

This appropriation is also intended to fund specific measures:

- support for innovative projects with European added value,

- support for projects undertaken at European level,

- promoting European cooperation in integrating refugees,

- exchanging information and compiling data and statistics at European level,

- evaluating Community action,

Efforts must be made to secure as broad an involvement as possible of all relevant players, in particular regional and local authorities, social partners and non-governmental organisations, in the measures financed.

A joint assessment of the practical results of this measure and other Community measures to assist refugees, carried out in the light of the objective of developing an area of freedom, security and justice and the criterion of European added value, will be forwarded in good time to the competent European Parliament bodies and the budgetary authority to assist them with decision-making in connection with the 2001 financial year.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B5-8 1 1 A Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-8 1 1 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees

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Proposal for a Commission decision submitted on 8 December 1999, relating to the European Refugee Fund (COM(1999) 686 final).

This article is intended, taking account of an equitable balance of responsibility between Member States, to cover assistance with the initial reception of refugees and displaced persons in the event of a sudden influx from a region in extreme crisis (accommodation, medical assistance, immediate emergency aid, return transport costs and measures to support reintegration, including post-return monitoring, etc).

A joint assessment of the practical results of this measure and other Community measures to assist refugees, carried out in the light of the objective of developing an area of freedom, security and justice and the criterion of European added value, will be forwarded in good time to the competent European Parliament bodies and the budgetary authority to assist them with decision-making in connection with the 2001 financial year.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B5-8 1 2 Eurodac

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Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 26 May 1999, concerning the establishment of Eurodac for the comparison of fingerprints of applicants for asylum and certain other aliens (COM(1999) 260 final).

This initiative provides for the system to be financed by the Community budget.

This article is intended to provide this financing in accordance with the provisions laid down for this purpose.

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CHAPTER B5-8 2 - JUDICIAL AND POLICE COOPERATION - MEASURES TO COMBAT CRIME

B5-8 2 0 Training, exchange and cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs

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Joint Action 96/636/JHA of 28 October 1996 on a programme of incentives and exchanges for legal practitioners (Grotius) (OJ L 287, 8.11.1996, p. 3).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 2 310 000 is earmarked for this action.

Joint Action 96/700/JHA of 29 November 1996 establishing an incentive and exchange programme for persons responsible for combating trade in human beings and the sexual exploitation of children (STOP) (OJ L 322, 12.12.1996, p. 7).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 1 450 000 is earmarked for this action.

Joint Action 97/12/JHA of 20 December 1996 providing a common programme for the exchange and training of, and cooperation between, law enforcement authorities (OISIN) (OJ L 7, 10.1.1997, p. 5).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 2 850 000 is earmarked for this action.

Joint Action 98/244/JHA of 19 March 1998 introducing a programme of training, exchanges and cooperation in the field of asylum, immigration and crossing of external borders (Odysseus) (OJ L 99, 31.3.1998, p. 2).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 2 850 000 is earmarked for this action.

Joint Action 98/245/JHA of 19 March 1998 establishing a programme of exchanges, training and cooperation for persons responsible for action to combat organised crime (Falcone) (OJ L 99, 31.3.1998, p. 8).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 2 400 000 is earmarked for this action.

Joint Action 98/428/JHA of 29 June 1998 on the creation of a European Judicial Network (OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 4).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 1 400 000 is earmarked for this action.

Joint Action 98/700/JHA of 3 December 1998 concerning the setting up of a European image archiving system (FADO) (OJ L 333, 9.12.1998, p. 4).

A commitment appropriation of EUR 190 000 is earmarked for this action.

This appropriation is intended to finance training, exchange and cooperation programmes for legal practitioners (Grotius), for persons responsible for combating trade in human beings and the sexual exploitation of children (STOP), for law enforcement authorities (OISIN) and in connection with asylum, immigration and the crossing of external borders (Odysseus) and combating international organised crime (Falcone).

It is also intended to fund the first stage of an exchange, training and cooperation programme on the prevention and combating of urban delinquency to be submitted by the Commission. A commitment appropriation of EUR 500 000 has been entered in the reserve for this action.

An assessment of the practical results of these actions, in the light of the objective of developing an area of freedom, security and justice and the criterion of European added value, will be forwarded in good time to the competent European Parliament bodies and the budgetary authority to assist them with decision-making in connection with the 2001 financial year.

It is also intended to finance a European cooperation programme on the collection and compilation of crime statistics and the establishment of a computerised European judicial network.

It should also serve to develop new activities arising from the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam, in particular the exchange of information on combating the use of false documents (FADO system).

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B5-8 2 1 A Action on illegal and harmful content on the Internet - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B5-8 2 1 Action against illegal and harmful content on the Internet

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Decision No 276/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 January 1999 adopting a multiannual Community action plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks (OJ L 33, 6.2.1999, p. 1).

This action is geared, in a balanced manner, to the implementation of operational measures and techniques designed to counter the adverse effects deriving from the dissemination of illegal and harmful content via global information networks, while at the same time respecting the basic liberties of freedom of expression and unimpeded flow of information.

These operations will be the subject of shared-cost contracts covering the following: association, evaluation, coordination, grants, training, awareness-heightening efforts, technical operations and studies, as well as participation in international projects.

An assessment of the practical results of these actions, in the light of the objective of developing an area of freedom, security and justice and the criterion of European added value, will be forwarded in good time to the competent European Parliament bodies and the budgetary authority to assist them with decision-making in connection with the 2001 financial year.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 118 950 in commitments,

- EUR 69 888 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, which derive from contributions from EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III of this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B5-8 2 2 Europol

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This article is intended to cover the expenditure of Europol.

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CHAPTER B5-8 3 - DRUGS AND DRUG ADDICTION

B5-8 3 0 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 of 8 February 1993 on the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OJ L 36, 12.2.1993, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3295/94 (OJ L 341, 30.12.1994, p. 7).

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction in Lisbon.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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B5-8 3 1 Preparatory measures for a programme to combat drug trafficking

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Commission communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a European Union action plan to combat drugs - 2000-2004 (COM(1999) 239 final).

With a view to achieving the specific target "Action on reduction of illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances" (point III.F.3) of the abovementioned action plan, this article is intended to fund preparatory measures dealing, inter alia, with:

- strengthening measures and instruments for monitoring the diversion of chemical precursors on EU territory and in third countries,

- preventing and combating money laundering,

- effective cooperation among police, customs and judicial authorities,

- integrating anti-drug measures,

- implementing the EU action plan on organised crime.

It is also intended to strengthen and expand contacts between cities of the European Union in order to promote best practices in the area of innovative and preventive drugs policy and harm reduction.

These measures will be closely coordinated with the other EU measures on drugs and with the activities of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.

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CHAPTER B5-8 4 - INTEGRATION OF THE SCHENGEN ACQUIS

B5-8 4 0 Schengen

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Protocol 2 annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community incorporating the Schengen acquis into the European Union framework.

Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 41(3) thereof.

Decision No 1719/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on a series of guidelines, including the identification of projects of common interest, for trans-European networks for the electronic interchange of data between administrations (IDA) and in particular point A.4 of the Annex thereto (OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 1.).

This article is intended to finance the following:

- operational expenditure of the Schengen information system (SIS) as a trans-European network,

- other operational expenditure which may result from this incorporation.

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TITLE B5-9

MEASURES TO COMBAT FRAUD AND SUPPORT EXPENDITURE FOR INTERNAL POLICIES

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CHAPTER B5-9 0 - RESERVE FOR DECENTRALISED AGENCIES

B5-9 0 0 Reserve for decentralised agencies

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This article is intended to cover the operational costs of activities and programmes related to European Union policies, which the agencies may implement.

Extra activities can be incorporated in the agencies' working programmes only if agencies can manage the supplementary activities within the financial and human resources authorised in the budget.

The Commission shall present the transfer request before 31 March each year.

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CHAPTER B5-9 1 - GENERAL MEASURES TO COMBAT FRAUD

B5-9 1 0 General measures to combat fraud

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In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) by virtue of the powers specifically conferred on the Commission under Article 280 of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2).

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the African countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

This appropriation is intended to cover the technical support which the European Anti-fraud Office supplies to the Member States.

It also covers all the expenditure generated by the inspections carried out by the Commission using all appropriate means in order to prevent losses of revenue from own resources and undue payments under the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and other areas of the European Union budget, particularly via on-the-spot checks.

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CHAPTER B5-9 5 - SUPPORT EXPENDITURE FOR INTERNAL POLICIES

B5-9 5 0 Support expenditure for internal policies

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This article is intended to finance support expenditure for internal policies. It covers justified expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

It may be used only for measures for which support expenditure is expressly indicated and only after all the appropriations referred to in the remarks have been exhausted.

The Commission must inform the budgetary authority of the apportionment, between the operational headings, of the appropriations entered in this article.

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SUBSECTION B6

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B6-1

JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE - STAFF AND RESOURCES

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The appropriations in this subsection cover not only expenditure on operations and staff covered by the Staff Regulations, but also other expenditure on staff, contracting, infrastructure, information and publications and any other administrative expenditure arising from research and technological development operations, including exploratory research.

Revenue available for reuse in Titles B6-1 to B6-4 in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), is estimated at EUR 4 200 000; various revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations to be used as earmarked in Title B6-1, B6-2, B6-3 or B6-4.

In accordance with Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article B6-4 5 1.

CHAPTER B6-1 1 - STAFF

B6-1 1 1 Persons associated with the institution

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/174/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 127).

Council Decision 1999/176/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 154).

This appropriation covers expenditure relating to the staff complement of the Joint Research Centre, for the execution of tasks entrusted to it, and in particular:

- direct actions, consisting of scientific and technical support activities, research activities and exploratory research activities undertaken in the establishments of the Joint Research Centre,

- indirect actions, consisting of programmes implemented as part of the Joint Research Centre's activities conducted on a competitive basis.

In view of the fact that there is a shortfall in the actual staff complement (due to the way in which research centres operate), this appropriation will also cover expenditure relating to visiting scientists, fellows and seconded staff.

The revenue in respect of staff employed on work carried out by the Joint Research Centre for outside bodies will be used to provide additional appropriations (Items 6 2 2 1, 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue).

The appropriations could be supplemented by JRC participation on a competitive basis in (indirect) shared-cost activities and in scientific and technical activities in support of Community policies.

The breakdown of appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 2 124 557 in commitments,

- EUR 2 124 557 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The EFTA States' contributions will derive solely from their participation in the non-nuclear activities under the framework programme.

CHAPTER B6-1 2 - RESOURCES

B6-1 2 1 Resources

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/174/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 127).

Council Decision 1999/176/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 154).

This appropriation covers expenditure in respect of all resources used for the implementation of the Joint Research Centre activities.

This includes:

- expenditure in respect of the scientific and technical support for the institutes of the Joint Research Centre (workshops, computer centres, nuclear support activities, radiation protection, irradiation equipment (reactors, cyclotron, particle accelerators), hot cells, research departments, stores, etc.), including that directly associated with the operation of the scientific divisions,

- all expenditure in respect of the administrative and technical infrastructure, including that for the Joint Research Centre Directorate-General, incurred in providing support for its institutes,

- specific expenditure relating to the units concerned at the Geel, Ispra, Karlsruhe, Seville and Petten sites, including the Joint Research Centre Directorate-General divided between Brussels and Ispra (purchases of all types and contracts).

The use of the resources by the various Joint Research Centre activities is described in the table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section of the general budget.

The appropriations could be supplemented by JRC participation on a competitive basis in (indirect) shared-cost activities and in scientific and technical activities in support of Community policies.

The breakdown of appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 601 375 in commitments,

- EUR 609 654 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The EFTA States' contributions will derive solely from their participation in the non-nuclear activities under the framework programme.

TITLE B6-2

JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE - DIRECT OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS - SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY POLICIES - EC FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 1998 TO 2002

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In accordance with Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article B6-4 5 1.

CHAPTER B6-2 1 - SERVING THE CITIZEN

B6-2 1 1 Serving the citizen

B6-2 1 1 1 Serving the citizen (consumer protection, health, access to information, safety)

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Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/174/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 127).

This item covers the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in the following areas:

- consumer protection,

- medical and health applications; research shall include the evaluation of the effectiveness, the safety and the area of application of non-conventional therapies,

- benefiting from the information society,

- safety of the citizen (man-made hazards and natural hazards).

This appropriation is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

A table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section presents the various resources committed to the performance of these research activities (staff, various resources and operating appropriations).

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 232 410 in commitments,

- EUR 193 998 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from the contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-2 2 - ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY

B6-2 2 1 Enhancing sustainability

B6-2 2 1 1 Enhancing sustainability

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/174/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 127).

This item covers the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in the following areas:

- integration of environmental protection in other European Union policies,

- pollution prevention and control,

- global change,

- energy and transport,

- agriculture, rural development and fisheries.

This appropriation is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

A table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section presents the various resources committed to the performance of these research activities (staff, various resources and operating appropriations).

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 268 644 in commitments,

- EUR 246 739 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from the contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-2 3 - UNDERPINNING EUROPEAN COMPETITIVENESS

B6-2 3 1 Underpinning European competitiveness

B6-2 3 1 1 Underpinning European competitiveness

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/174/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 127).

This item covers the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in the following areas:

- employment, technology and industrial competitiveness,

- normative support to the international trading system,

- innovation and technology transfer,

- enlargement, pre-accession and international cooperation.

This appropriation is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

A table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section presents the various resources committed to the performance of these research activities (staff, various resources and operating appropriations).

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 153 171 in commitments,

- EUR 150 005 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from the contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-2 9 - OTHER EC FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ENTRUSTED TO THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

B6-2 9 3 Joint Research Centre participation in shared-cost actions (EC)

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/174/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 127).

This appropriation covers expenditure of any type concerning research activities entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in shared-cost actions.

It may be used only if the work is obtained.

Appropriations which are unused, but justified by work, will at the end of the financial year be treated as revenue from services to third parties within the meaning of Article 96(4) of the Financial Regulation.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 51 240 in commitments,

- EUR 50 142 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from the contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

TITLE B6-3

JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE - DIRECT OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS - EAEC FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (1998 TO 2002)

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Remarks

In accordance with Article 4(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article B6-4 5 1.

CHAPTER B6-3 2 - NUCLEAR FISSION SAFETY

B6-3 2 1 Nuclear fission safety

B6-3 2 1 1 Nuclear fission safety

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Remarks

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/176/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 154).

This item covers the Joint Research Centre's research and scientific and technical support relating to nuclear fission with the objective of increasing scientific and technical knowledge and developing technologies designed to make the entire nuclear cycle safer and more efficient. The Centre's contribution will focus on the following fields in particular:

- the ageing of materials and components,

- fuel cycle safety,

- study of irradiated fuels,

- the study of severe accidents.

The Joint Research Centre will also seek to ensure exploitation of its research, where possible.

This appropriation is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and scientific and technical support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

Radiation protection research must include wide-ranging research on genomic instability.

The European Union may not support any research with possible implications for nuclear weapons proliferation of any kind.

A table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section presents the various resources committed to the performance of these research activities (staff, various resources and operating appropriations).

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CHAPTER B6-3 3 - CONTROL OF FISSILE MATERIALS AND NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS

B6-3 3 1 Control of fissile materials and nuclear safeguards

B6-3 3 1 1 Control of fissile materials and nuclear safeguards

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Remarks

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/176/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 154).

This item covers the research and scientific and technical support necessary for implementing safeguards pursuant to Chapter VII of the Treaty and the obligations arising from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and implementation of the Commission's programme to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The Joint Research Centre will endeavour to transfer technological innovations to industry wherever possible.

This appropriation is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and scientific and technical support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

A table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section presents the various resources committed to the performance of these research activities (staff, various resources and operating appropriations).

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CHAPTER B6-3 4 - DECOMMISSIONING AND DISMANTLING OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS, WASTE MANAGEMENT

B6-3 4 1 Decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear installations, waste management

B6-3 4 1 1 Decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear installations, waste management

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Remarks

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/176/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 154).

The Joint Research Centre intends to intensify work on decommissioning and dismantling its obsolete nuclear installations, via the following measures:

- establishment of a long-term plan in order to ensure future and continuous implementation of these activities,

- construction of an installation for the treatment of liquid wastes,

- starting of decommissioning and dismantling of obsolete facilities and management of wastes arising from these activities.

This appropriation is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

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CHAPTER B6-3 9 - OTHER EAEC FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ENTRUSTED TO THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

B6-3 9 3 Joint Research Centre participation in shared-cost actions (EAEC)

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Remarks

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/176/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 154).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure of any type concerning research activities entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in shared-cost actions.

It may be used only if the work is obtained.

Appropriations which are unused, but justified by work, will at the end of the financial year be treated as revenue from services to third parties within the meaning of Article 96(4) of the Financial Regulation.

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TITLE B6-4

JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE - DIRECT ACTION - COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS JOINT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMES AND OTHER JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE ACTIVITIES

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Remarks

These remarks apply to all the budget headings in Title B6-4.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (in particular COST) is envisaged in the case of some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Article 6 0 2 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in European Free Trade Association Member States, industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article B6-4 5 1.

Any revenue from charges for participation in seminars, conferences, etc., held by the Commission will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27(2)(g) of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER B6-4 1 - COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS JOINT PROGRAMMES

B6-4 1 4 Completion of previous joint programmes - Projects covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

Council Decision 92/273/EEC of 29 April 1992 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Economic Community (1992 to 1994) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 11).

Council Decision 94/918/EC of 15 December 1994 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out for the European Community, on the one hand, by the JRC and, on the other, by means of activities within the framework of a competitive approach and intended for scientific and technical support to Community policies (1995 to 1998) (OJ L 361, 31.12.1994, p. 114).

The joint programme for 1992 to 1994 covered the following five areas: industrial and materials technologies, the environment, nuclear energy, the utilisation of human resources and exploratory research. Only commitments entered into in 1994 in non-nuclear areas are covered.

The joint programme for 1994 to 1998 covered the following six areas: information technologies, industrial technologies, the environment, life sciences and technologies, non-nuclear energy, and targeted socioeconomic research, and also included participation in shared-cost actions and activities for the scientific and technical support of Community policies.

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "p.m." in commitments,

- EUR 111 630 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-4 1 5 Completion of previous joint programmes - Projects not covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

Council Decision 84/1/Euratom, EEC of 22 December 1983 adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987) (OJ L 3, 5.1.1984, p. 21).

Council Decision 88/521/EEC of 14 October 1988 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Economic Community (1988 to 1991) (OJ L 286, 20.10.1988, p. 29).

Council Decision 88/522/Euratom of 14 October 1988 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Economic Community (1988 to 1991) (OJ L 286, 20.10.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 92/273/EEC of 29 April 1992 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Economic Community (1992 to 1994) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 11).

Council Decision 92/274/Euratom of 29 April 1992 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Economic Community (1992 to 1994) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 20).

Council Decision 94/919/Euratom of 15 December 1994 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1995 to 1998) (OJ L 361, 31.12.1994, p. 132).

The joint programme for 1984 to 1987 covered the following five areas: industrial technologies, thermonuclear fusion, nuclear fission, non-nuclear energies and the environment.

The joint programme for 1988 to 1991 covered the following three areas: quality of life, modernisation of industrial sectors and energy, to which exploratory research was added.

The joint programme for 1992 to 1994 covered the following five areas: industrial and materials technologies, the environment, nuclear energy, utilisation of human resources and exploratory research. All commitments entered into from 1992 to 1993 and, from 1994, those relating to nuclear activities are covered.

The joint nuclear programme for 1994 to 1998 covered the following two areas: nuclear safety and security and controlled thermonuclear fission, and also included participation in shared-cost actions.

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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CHAPTER B6-4 2 - COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

B6-4 2 1 Completion of previous support activities

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Remarks

Council Decision 88/503/EEC of 26 September 1988 adopting a pilot project on remote sensing applied to agricultural statistics (OJ L 273, 5.10.1988, p. 12).

Council Decision 92/273/EEC of 29 April 1992 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Economic Community (1992 to 1994) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 11).

Council Decision 92/274/Euratom of 29 April 1992 adopting specific research programmes to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1992 to 1994) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 20).

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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CHAPTER B6-4 3 - PROVISION OF SERVICES AND WORK FOR OUTSIDE BODIES

B6-4 3 1 Provision of services and work on behalf of outside bodies

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 96(1) thereof.

Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10).

This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for the expenditure specific to the various tasks performed on behalf of outside bodies, which is evaluated jointly with the outside body in question in each individual case.

Additional appropriations will be opened for this article, in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each contract with an outside body to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 3 of the statement of revenue.

The services planned are, in particular, the following:

- supplies, the provision of services and work carried out in general against payment,

- operation, for the benefit of Member States, of facilities or the performance of research that is additional to the specific research programmes,

- the performance of research activities or the provision of services within the industrial clubs for which the partners from industry must pay an enrolment fee and annual subscriptions,

- in-cyclotron irradiation,

- chemical decontamination,

- radiation protection,

- metallography,

- cooperation contracts relating to radioactive waste,

- training,

- outside customers of the Ispra data-processing centre,

- irradiation for outside bodies in the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the JRC.

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B6-4 3 2 RTD support for Community policies on a competitive basis

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 96(1) thereof.

Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10).

This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for the expenditure specific to the various RTD tasks performed by the JRC on a competitive basis on behalf of Community policies, outside of the fifth RTD framework programme. Additional appropriations will be opened for this article, in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each contract with Community services to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue.

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CHAPTER B6-4 4 - OPERATION OF THE HIGH-FLUX REACTOR (HFR)

B6-4 4 1 Completion of previous supplementary HFR programmes

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 96(1) thereof.

Council Decision 84/1/Euratom, EEC of 22 December 1983 adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987) (OJ L 3, 5.1.1984, p. 21).

Council Decision 88/523/Euratom of 14 October 1988 adopting a supplementary research programme to be undertaken by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 286, 20.10.1988, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/275/Euratom of 29 April 1992 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1992 to 1995) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 27).

Council Decision 96/419/Euratom of 27 June 1996 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1996 to 1999) (OJ L 172, 11.7.1996, p. 23).

This article is intended to cover part of the various expenses entailed by the implementation of these programmes and not covered by the payment appropriations available for previous financial years.

Additional appropriations will be opened for this article, in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation, to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue.

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B6-4 4 3 Supplementary HFR programme 2000 to 2003

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 96(1) thereof.

Proposal for a Council Decision.../.../Euratom adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (2000 to 2003) (OJ C..,..., p...).

This programme chiefly concerns:

- the rational use of the high-flux reactor (HFR) in a broad range of disciplines including isotope production and related work:

- the experimental irradiation of the materials intended for fission reactors, fusion reactors and other innovative or revisited concepts,

- the application of neutrons in research into solid state physics and materials science,

- neutron radiography as a non-destructive test method, and the treatment of certain forms of cancer using neutrons (BNCT) and related research,

- the reliability of the high-flux reactor (HFR) at Petten; this activity involves the normal use of the installation for more than 250 days a year, the management of the fuel cycle and control of safety and quality.

Additional appropriations will be opened for this article, in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation, to the amount of the revenue from, inter alia, the three Member States concerned (at present the Netherlands, France and Germany), to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue.

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CHAPTER B6-4 5 - APPROPRIATIONS ACCRUING FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM (NON-EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA) THIRD PARTIES TO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

B6-4 5 1 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

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Remarks

This article will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

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This revenue is entered in Items 6 0 9 1 and 6 0 9 2 and in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2 and 6 2 3 of the statement of revenue.

TITLE B6-5

INDIRECT ACTION (SHARED-COST PROJECTS) AND CONCERTED ACTION - COMPLETION OF EARLIER PROJECTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

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Remarks

These remarks apply to all the budget headings in Title B6-5.

The appropriations entered in the articles or items of this title are essentially intended to cover expenditure on contracts for the implementation of the specific programmes in question, in particular research contracts, contracts of association, study contracts, contracts for integrated projects, evaluations of specific programmes, coordination and cooperation, and contracts covering grants, subsidies, the training and mobility of scientists, participation in international agreements, and the provision of facilities and equipment.

These appropriations also cover expenditure on staff whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not, studies, meetings of experts, conferences, congresses, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure and operations linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part.

The illustrative breakdown of appropriations by type of expenditure is derived from the table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section (booking codes 1 to 8).

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (in particular COST) is envisaged in the case of some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Article 6 0 2 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Any revenue coming, inter alia, from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in European Free Trade Association Member States, industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article B6-5 5 1.

Any revenue from charges for participation in seminars, conferences, etc., held by the Commission will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27(2)(g) of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER B6-5 1 - COMPLETION OF THE SECOND FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (1987 TO 1991)

B6-5 1 1 Completion of the second framework programme (1987 to 1991)

B6-5 1 1 2 Completion of the second framework programme (1987 to 1991)

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CHAPTER B6-5 2 - COMPLETION OF THE THIRD FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (1990 TO 1994)

B6-5 2 1 Completion of the third framework programme (1990 to 1994)

B6-5 2 1 1 Completion of the third framework programme (1990 to 1994) - Projects concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "p.m." in commitments,

- EUR 175 751 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

B6-5 2 1 2 Completion of the third framework programme (1990 to 1994) - Projects not concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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CHAPTER B6-5 3 - COMPLETION OF PROJECTS NOT COVERED BY THE FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

B6-5 3 1 Completion of projects not covered by the framework programme

B6-5 3 1 1 Completion of projects not covered by the framework programme - Projects not concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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B6-5 3 1 2 Completion of projects not covered by the framework programme - Projects concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "p.m." in commitments,

- EUR 1 810 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-5 4 - COMPLETION OF THE FOURTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (1994 TO 1998)

B6-5 4 1 Completion of the fourth framework programme (1994 to 1998)

B6-5 4 1 1 Completion of the fourth framework programme (1994 to 1998) - Projects concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- "p.m." in commitments,

- EUR 20 944 643 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-5 4 1 2 Completion of the fourth framework programme (1994 to 1998) - Projects not concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31).

Council Decision 96/253/Euratom of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

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CHAPTER B6-5 5 - APPROPRIATIONS ACCRUING FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM (NON-EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA) THIRD PARTIES TO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

B6-5 5 1 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

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This article will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

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This revenue is entered in Items 6 0 9 1, 6 0 9 2 and 6 1 4 2 and in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2, 6 0 4, 6 0 5 and 6 2 3 of the statement of revenue.

TITLE B6-6

INDIRECT ACTION - SHARED-COST PROJECTS AND CONCERTED ACTION - FIFTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME(1998 TO 2002)

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These remarks apply to all the budget headings in Title B6-6.

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Decision No 182/1999/EC lays down the criteria for selecting the themes and objectives of community activities and provides that the European Community's Research and technological development (RTD) policy is directed towards strengthening the scientific and technological bases of Community industry and encouraging it to become more competitive at international level, while promoting all the research activities deemed necessary by virtue of other Chapters of the Treaty. It shall also contribute to promoting the quality of life of the Community's citizens and to the sustainable development of the Community as a whole, including the ecological aspects. Its implementation is based on the twin principles of scientific and technological excellence and relevance to the abovementioned objectives (Annex I(1) of Decision No 182/1999/EC).

All research activities conducted pursuant to the fifth framework programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles, including animal welfare requirements (in accordance with Article 7 of Decision No 182/1999/EC). They will, where appropriate, include studies and research activities on relevant ethical and legal aspects, within a context of fundamental respect for human values. Community funding for research projects under this programme will be used exclusively for civil purposes, including research on the detection and clearance of landmines. Particular account will be taken of the need to encourage the participation of women in the fields of research and technological development. (Annex II(I)1of Decision No 182/1999/EC).

The appropriations entered in the articles or items of this title are essentially intended to cover expenditure on contracts for the implementation of the programmes in question, in particular research contracts, contracts of association, study contracts, contracts for integrated projects, specific evaluations (proposals and projects), follow-up and evaluation of specific programmes and the framework programmes, coordination, indicators and cooperation, and contracts covering grants, subsidies and the training and mobility of scientists, participation in international agreements, Community participation in COST and Eureka projects and the provision of facilities and equipment.

They also cover measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest and the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out to investigate new areas of research suitable for Community action.

These appropriations also cover the costs of the:

- general measures to increase the synergies between the action taken under the Structural Funds and the RTD activities (COM(93) 203 and COM(1998) 275 final),

- development of new methods to strengthen transnational partnerships,

- action taken by the Commission to promote coordination of national and Community RTD policies and to keep them consistent,

- coordination of the RTD activities with other Community RTD policies and action taken by the Commission to explore fully the strategic links between RTD and the realities of the market.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of the action taken by the Commission to take account of the experience gained in third countries with support for RTD capacity in the less-favoured regions on their territory with a view to global comparisons.

Other action will focus, in particular, on concertation between the Member States and the national and European scientific bodies on the general and sectoral policies and measures taken at national level.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not (in accordance with Articles 19 and 93 of the Financial Regulation), studies, meetings of experts, conferences, congresses, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure and operations linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Community's RTD strategy.

The indicative breakdown of appropriations by type of expenditure is derived from the table of equivalence set out in Annex I to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section (broken down by booking code).

The possibility of third countries or organisations in third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (in particular COST) is envisaged in the case of some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2 and 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms from European Free Trade Association Member States, industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from charges for, inter alia, participation in seminars, conferences, etc. held by the Commission will be available for reuse in accordance with Article 27(2)(g) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 4 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article B6-5 5 1.

The budgetary authority notes the following statements made by the Commission when the fifth framework programme was adopted and published together with the Decision of the legislative authority OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 32):

Statement by the Commission concerning Article 3(1)

"The Commission states that it will continue to apply all the relevant interinstitutional arrangements, including transmission to the European Parliament of draft measures and - notably in the case of research - the drafts of work programmes and any updating thereof as well as transmission to the European Parliament of the agendas of committee meetings and the result of votes."

Statement by the Commission concerning Article 5(1)

"The Commission states that the annual monitoring reports will be promptly made available, in accordance with current practice, to the relevant programme committees and to the European Parliament's Committee on research, technological development and energy."

Statement by the Commission concerning Article 5(2)

"The Commission comments will state whether and how the recommendations of the experts are being implemented."

Statement by the Commission concerning Article 5(3)

"The Commission states that experts from the Commission including the JRC shall perform only an advisory role in this assessment process."

Statement by the Commission concerning Article 5(4)

"Regular information on programme implementation will be ensured on the one hand via the programme committees and on the other hand via the European Committee on research, technological development and energy."

Statement by the Commission concerning Article 5(4)

"The Commission states that, when informing the European Parliament and the Council of the overall progress of the implementation of the Framework Programme and the specific programmes, notably in the annual report established in compliance with Article 130p of the Treaty, it will especially address all relevant aspects of SME participation in the programmes as well as their achievements."

Statement by the Commission concerning Annex II(I)(3) - the Joint Research Centre

"The Commission confirms that the European Parliament may request the Commission to entrust research activities to the JRC, within the scope of its scientific and technological priorities."

Statement by the Commission concerning Annex II(I)(3)

"If requested by Parliament, the Commission will give favourable consideration to carrying out research into the legal, financial and practical aspects of extending the RTD activities of the EC Treaty to processing methods and technologies for chemical and bacteriological substances."

CHAPTER B6-6 1 - FIRST ACTIVITY: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMMES

B6-6 1 1 Quality of life and management of living resources

B6-6 1 1 0 Quality of life and management of living resources - administrative expenditure

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/167/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on quality of life and management of living resources (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 1).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 1 1 with a view to implementing the specific research programme "Quality of life and management of living resources" is EUR 31 530 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 72 %,

- missions and administration (including technical evaluation assistance) (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 16 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 6 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 6 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 205 staff (109 A, 42 B and 54 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 576 999 in commitments,

- EUR 576 999 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 1 1 Quality of life and management of living resources - Operating expenditure

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Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/167/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on quality of life and management of living resources (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 1).

Improving the quality of life and health are major challenges which the Community plans to tackle. The specific objective of this programme is to help to increase knowledge and develop technologies in the field of the living world with a view to improving the quality of life and health. In this context, the need is to improve the quality of life of all Europe's citizens, taking into account the particular problems of certain sectors of the population such as the ageing and the disabled, in accordance with Annex II of Decision No 182/1999/EC.

This programme covers the following activities in accordance with the breakdown of appropriations indicated:

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Any change to this breakdown must be officially notified by the Commission to the budgetary authority in line with the undertaking given by the Commission in its letter of 27 October 1999.

In accordance with Annex II(II) of Decision No 182/1999/EC, First Activity: theme 1(b), fifth indent, note 1, funding is excluded for research work resulting in modification of the human genotype, through manipulation of germ cells or at a different stage of embryonic development, which might become part of the genotype, or for work in the area of human cloning and living-embryo research.

On average, 10 % of the expenditure must be earmarked for small-and medium-sized enterprises.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

The Commission will forward all information on implementation of the specific programme covered by this item, broken down by key action identified in the remarks, to the budgetary authority.

At the time of the review of the fifth framework programme, as defined in Article 6 of Decision No 182/1999/EC, but also at appropriate intervals before and after the review, the European Parliament will closely examine this information.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 9 854 001 in commitments,

- EUR 6 194 001 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 2 User-friendly information society

B6-6 1 2 0 User-friendly information society - Administrative expenditure

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/168/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on a user-friendly information society (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 20).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 1 2 with a view to implementing the specific research programme "User-friendly information society" is EUR 68 000 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 76 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 11 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 11 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 2 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 537 staff (292 A, 81 B and 164 C).

The Commission will make every effort to achieve that at least 35 % of the staff is recruited on three-year non-renewable contracts. It will report before 1 October 2000 on the results of these efforts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 1 244400 in commitments,

- EUR 1 244400 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 2 1 User-friendly information society - Operating expenditure

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Former item B6-6 1 2 1 (in part)

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/168/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on a user-friendly information society (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 20)

This key action shall tackle universal issues such as access, ease of use, cost-effectiveness and interoperability and standardisation. It should also address the socioeconomic impact of the activities, in particular the social changes brought about by the introduction and more widespread use of new information and communications technologies, including their effect on different population groups, with particular attention to their effect on women and young people. Tackling the issues of access and ease of use in this context shall be an important priority (in accordance with Annex II of Decision No 182/1999/EC).

The objective of this action is to promote continuous efforts on research, technological development and technology take-up in order to harness the full potential of the information society, in particular by means of closer convergence between information processing, communication and content, opening up the possibility of a wide range of new activities for both individuals and companies in the European Union and improving its competitiveness, capacity to sustain growth creating jobs and quality of life.

The technological range of the key actions allows the possibility of dynamic concentration on and flexible implementation of the activities, reflecting socioeconomic priorities. Moreover, all the activities tackle essential issues such as usability, accessibility, interoperability, dependability and affordability as well as the socioeconomic impact.

This programme covers the following activities in accordance with the breakdown of appropriations indicated:

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Any change to this breakdown must be officially notified by the Commission to the budgetary authority in line with the undertaking given by the Commission in its letter of 27 October 1999.

A minimum of 10 % of these appropriations are intended to cover for cross-programme themes and a minimum of 2 % are for integrated application platforms.

On average, 10 % of the expenditure must be earmarked for small-and medium-sized enterprises.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

The Commission will forward all information on implementation of the specific programme covered by this item, broken down by key action identified in the remarks, to the budgetary authority.

At the time of the review of the fifth framework programme, as defined in Article 6 of Decision No 182/1999/EC, but also at appropriate intervals before and after the review, the European Parliament will closely examine this information.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 14 640 000 in commitments,

- EUR 9 625 800 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 3 Competitive and sustainable growth

B6-6 1 3 0 Competitive and sustainable growth - Administrative expenditure

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1997, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/169/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on a user-friendly information society (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999 p. 40)

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 1 3 with a view to implementing the specific research programme "Competitive and sustainable growth" is EUR 37 101 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 67 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 18 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 6 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 9 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 218 staff (125 A, 36 B and 57 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 678 930 in commitments,

- EUR 678 930 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 3 1 Competitive and sustainable growth - Operating expenditure

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Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/169/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on competitive and sustainable growth (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 40).

The objective is to produce and disseminate the knowledge and technologies needed to design and develop processes and produce "clean", high-quality products that will be competitive on tomorrow's market, to help increase growth and create new jobs in the Community and to give firms the opportunity to make the necessary changes to their activities.

This goes hand in hand with the development of transport systems which are economic and safe and protect the environment and quality of life.

This programme covers the following activities and funding breakdown:

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Any change to this breakdown must be officially notified by the Commission to the budgetary authority in line with the undertaking given by the Commission in its letter of 27 October 1999.

On average, 10 % of the expenditure must be earmarked for small-and medium-sized enterprises.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures in support of the programme and preparation of future activities,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

The Commission will forward all information on implementation of the specific programme covered by this item, broken down by key action identified in the remarks, to the budgetary authority.

At the time of the review of the fifth framework programme, as defined in Article 6 of Decision No 182/1999/EC, but also at appropriate intervals before and after the review, the European Parliament will closely examine this information.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 11 307 570 in commitments,

- EUR 6 146 970 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 4 Preserving the ecosystem (EC)

B6-6 1 4 0 Preserving the ecosystem (EC) - Environment and sustainable development - Administrative expenditure

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/170/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on energy, environment and sustainable development (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 1 4 with a view to implementing the specific research programme is EUR 16 923 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 65 %,

- missions and administration including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 25 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 5 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 5 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 97 staff (55 A, 10 B and 32 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 309 691 in commitments,

- EUR 309 691 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 4 1 Preserving the ecosystem (EC) - Environment and sustainable development - Operational expenditure

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Remarks

Former item B6-6 1 4 1 (in part)

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/170/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on energy, environment and sustainable development (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58).

The strategic goal is to contribute to sustainable development by focusing on key activities crucial for social well-being and economic competitiveness in Europe. Progress in environmental science and technology will improve our knowledge and quality of life; it will decouple economic growth, including resources utilisation, from environmental degradation and contribute in the short and longer term to European competitiveness and employment. Developing sustainable energy systems for Europe and contributing to a more sustainable development worldwide will lead to increased security and diversity of supply, improved industrial competitiveness and reduced environmental impact.

This programme covers the following activities in accordance with the breakdown of appropriations indicated:

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Any change to this breakdown must be officially notified by the Commission to the budgetary authority in line with the undertaking given by the Commission in its letter of 27 October 1999.

On average, 10 % of the expenditure must be earmarked for small-and medium-sized enterprises.

The Commission will forward all information on implementation of the specific programme covered by this item, broken down by key action identified in the remarks, to the budgetary authority.

At the time of the mid-term review of the fifth framework programme, as defined in Article 6 of Decision No 182/1999/EC, but also at appropriate intervals before and after the review, the European Parliament will closely examine this information.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (including Eureka, Phare, Tacis, MEDA, the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme, the World Climate Research Programme and the Ocean Drilling Programme).

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 4 301 909 in commitments,

- EUR 2 728 109 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 5 Preserving the ecosystem (EC) - Energy

B6-6 1 5 0 Preserving the ecosystem (EC) - Energy - Administrative expenditure

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/170/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on energy, environment and sustainable development (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under this article with a view to implementing the specific research programme is EUR 16 375 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 70 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 21 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 6 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 3 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 94 staff (52 A, 18 B and 24 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 299 663 in commitments,

- EUR 299 663 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III of this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 1 5 1 Preserving the ecosystem (EC) - Energy - Operating expenditure

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/170/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on energy, environment and sustainable development (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 58).

The strategic goal is to contribute to sustainable development by focusing on key activities crucial to social well-being and economic competitiveness in Europe. Developing sustainable energy systems for Europe and contributing to a more sustainable development worldwide will lead to increased security and diversity of supply, improved industrial competitiveness and reduced environmental impact.

This programme covers the following activities in accordance with the breakdown of appropriations indicated:

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Any change to this breakdown must be officially notified by the Commission to the budgetary authority in line with the undertaking given by the Commission in its letter of 27 October 1999.

On average, 10 % of the expenditure must be earmarked for small-and medium-sized enterprises.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination between the specific programmes implementing this framework programme and other measures (including Eureka, Phare, Tacis, MEDA, the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme, the International Energy Agency and Organisations for the Promotion of Energy Technologies).

The Commission will forward all information on implementation of the specific programme covered by this item, broken down by key action identified in the remarks, to the budgetary authority.

At the time of the review of the fifth framework programme pursuant to Article 6 of Decision No 182/1999/EC, but also at appropriate intervals before and after the review, Parliament will closely examine this information.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 4 037 438 in commitments,

- EUR 2 829 638 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III of this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-6 2 - SECOND ACTIVITY: COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

B6-6 2 1 Confirming the international role of Community research

B6-6 2 1 0 Confirming the international role of Community research - Administrative expenditure

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/171/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on confirming the international role of Community research (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 78).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 2 1 with a view to implementing the specific research programme "Confirming the international role of Community research" is EUR 12 044 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 78 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 9 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 5 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 8 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 79 staff (41 A, 12 B and 26 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 220 405 in commitments,

- EUR 220 405 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 2 1 1 Confirming the international role of Community research - Operating expenditure

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/171/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on confirming the international role of Community research (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 78).

The general objectives of this international scientific cooperation are as follows:

The main objectives of this horizontal theme are to promote scientific and technical cooperation internationally, to reinforce Community capacities in the fields of science and technology, generally to support scientific excellence within the wider international framework, and to contribute to the implementation of the Community's external policy, in particular with the accession of new members in mind.

Strategic objectives and approach of the programme:

- to promote scientific and technological cooperation between undertakings, organisations and researchers from third countries and from the Community,

- to facilitate access for research centres and undertakings established in the Community to scientific and technological knowledge available outside the Community and useful to the Community's interests,

- to enhance the position and role of Community research in the international scientific and technological arena and to promote a European scientific and technological culture,

- to prepare for the accession of new Member States,

- to help European research players acquire information and gain experience of research capacity, activity and priorities of industrialised third countries and "emerging economy" countries.

International RTD cooperation will be pursued in two forms in the fifth framework programme: firstly, through this "international cooperation" programme and secondly, through the other specific programmes.

This programme covers the following fields (specific activities under the "international cooperation" programme):

- cooperation with certain categories of third country:

- States in the pre-accession phase,

- new Independent States and central and east European countries not in the pre-accession phase,

- Mediterranean partner countries,

- research for development,

- emerging economy and industrialised non-EU countries,

- training of researchers,

- coordination:

- of activities within the framework programme and with other Community programmes,

- with COST, Eureka and international organisations,

- with Member States.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

The Council has entrusted the Commission with the task of administering and providing the secretariat for the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) in which the European Union does not participate as such. By nature, the resultant expenditure is intervention expenditure. The staff expenditure (four grade C staff) is covered by contributions from the participating States. Revenue is entered in Article 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue.

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 1 902 395 in commitments,

- EUR 969 095 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-6 3 - THIRD ACTIVITY: DISSEMINATION AND EXPLOITATION OF RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION RESULTS

B6-6 3 1 Promotion of innovation and encouragement of SME participation

B6-6 3 1 0 Promotion of innovation and encouragement of participation of SMEs - Administrative expenditure

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90(OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/172/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on promotion of innovation and encouragement of SME participation (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 91).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 3 1 with a view to implementing the specific research programme "Promotion of innovation and encouragement of SME participation" is EUR 7 720 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 82 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 9 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 5 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 4 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 38 staff (21 A, 6 B and 11 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 141 276 in commitments,

- EUR 141 276 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 3 1 1 Promotion of innovation and encouragement of participation of SMEs - Operating expenditure

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/172/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on promotion of innovation and encouragement of SME participation (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 91).

Innovation is a key factor in industrial competitiveness, sustainable economic and social development and job creation. The aim is to promote innovative activities, including the creation of innovative enterprises, and to facilitate the dissemination and exploitation of research results and support technology transfer.

Small-and medium-sized businesses are important vectors and players in innovation. Their development can make a vital contribution to economic growth and social well-being, the emergence of new economic activities, job creation and competitiveness. Small firms should be provided with easy access to the new technologies which they need, and to the possibilities offered by the Community's as well as the Member States' research programmes.

Promoting innovation and encouraging participation by SMEs are closely linked activities. Consequently, these two fields will be covered by the same activity under the framework programme to complement the activities undertaken in the Member States and in the other programmes under the framework programme.

Three specific objectives will give direction to the action taken to implement this activity:

- promotion of innovation: by helping to implement innovation policies in the European Union, by creating an environment conducive to innovation, by enhancing public awareness, by better dissemination, exploitation and transfer of research results and by facilitating access, by participants in the programme (particularly SMEs), to instruments which support innovation (project-type methods for technology transfer, innovation trend chart, information networks and services, assistance in the area of intellectual property and access to private finance, establishment of mechanisms for exploitation and transfer of results, and the setting-up and development of innovative firms),

- encouraging SME participation: stimulation of participation by SMEs in research projects and transfers of technologies; encouragement for the establishment of networks, partnerships and transnational links with other SMEs and also with other players (big businesses, research centres, universities, financial institutions, regional authorities, bodies to support innovation and transfer of technologies) in order, in particular, to integrate and disseminate new technologies (one-stop office, joint assistance instruments for SMEs, etc.),

- interaction with activities in other programmes: the activities will be conducted in concertation to ensure efficiency and consistency in the establishment and management of activities under the thematic programmes in connection with innovation and participation by SMEs.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect RTD action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- training fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 1 780 224 in commitments,

- EUR 956 724 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-6 4 - FOURTH ACTIVITY: TRAINING AND MOBILITY OF RESEARCHERS

B6-6 4 1 Improving the human research potential and the socioeconomic knowledge base

B6-6 4 1 0 Improving the human research potential and the socioeconomic knowledge base - Administrative expenditure

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(1) thereof as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) n° 610/90 (OJ L 70, 16.3.1990, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/173/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on improving the human research potential and the socioeconomic knowledge base (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 105).

The amount available for administrative expenditure under Article B6-6 4 1 with a view to implementing the specific research programme "Improving the human research potential and the socioeconomic knowledge base" is EUR 19 548 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 74 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 15 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 7 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 4 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 112 staff (60 A, 15 B and 37 C).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 357 728 in commitments,

- EUR 357 728 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

B6-6 4 1 1 Improving the human research potential and the socioeconomic knowledge base - Operating expenditure

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Remarks

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/173/EC of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration on improving the human research potential and the socioeconomic knowledge base (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 105).

The general objectives of this programme, to be realised in concert with related activities elsewhere in the framework programme, are centred on two main areas of activity: to improve the human research potential and to strengthen the socioeconomic knowledge base. To this end, action will be undertaken:

- to develop the Community's human research potential,

- to enhance access to research infrastructure,

- to help make the Community an attractive location for researchers and to promote European research in the international arena and to promote a European scientific and technological culture,

- to strengthen, through a specific key action, the socioeconomic knowledge base for a better understanding of key problems facing European society,

- to help develop scientific and technological policies and other Community policies.

This programme is structured as follows:

- action specific to the programme:

- supporting training and mobility of researchers,

- enhancing access to research infrastructure,

- promoting scientific and technological excellence,

- a key action on improving the socioeconomic knowledge base,

- action to support the development of science and technology policies in Europe,

- interaction with other framework programme activities.

A major feature of this programme will consist of the coordination and support of relevant activities throughout the framework programme concerning, in particular, researcher training, support for research infrastructure and the overall socioeconomic dimension of Community research.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- indirect RTD action:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development (RTD) projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining RTD and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure, technology stimulation projects to encourage and facilitate SME participation in RTD activities ("cooperative research" projects and "exploratory awards"),

- fellowships,

- research training networks,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

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To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 and Protocol 32 thereof:

- EUR 5 132 272 in commitments,

- EUR 2 423 872 in payments.

These amounts, given here for information, accruing from contributions from the EFTA States, entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to Part B, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

CHAPTER B6-6 5 - EURATOM FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

B6-6 5 1 Preserving the ecosystem (Euratom)

B6-6 5 1 1 Nuclear research (Euratom) - Nuclear fission safety

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Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/175/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of nuclear energy (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 142).

The aim of this measure is to help exploit the full potential of nuclear energy, by making current technologies even safer and more economical. It has three distinct components:

- a key action on nuclear fission, the aims of which are to enhance the safety of Europe's nuclear facilities and the protection of workers and the public from radiation, to help solve waste management and disposal problems and to improve the competitiveness and social acceptability of Europe's nuclear industry,

- research and technological development activities of a generic nature, the aim of which is to consolidate and advance European knowledge and competence in several areas that are important for the safe and competitive use of nuclear fission and other industrial and medical uses of ionising radiation and for the management of natural sources of radiation,

- support for research infrastructure, to further integrate nuclear research within the European Union so that available resources can be used more effectively to the competitive advantage of European industry, and to ensure the continuing safe and socially acceptable exploitation of nuclear technologies.

This action will take the form of:

- indirect action on research and training

- shared-cost action: research and technological development projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining research, training and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure,

- fellowships,

- thematic networks and research training networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- other action,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures (Eureka, COST, Phare, Tacis, European Investment Fund, the Structural Funds and the European Investment Bank).

Radiation protection research must include wide-ranging research on genomic instability.

The European Union may not support any research with possible implications for nuclear weapons proliferation of any kind.

Agreements based on Article 6(c) of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community have been concluded between Euratom and the following body:

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The Commission seconds to the abovementioned body one expert to conduct studies or research under the Phebus PF programme, as provided for in Article 3.2(c) of Agreement No 3428-88-07 TP ISP F. This secondment of one expert under this Agreement will not lead to any reimbursement of the corresponding expenditure.

The amount available for administrative expenditure is EUR 5 427 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 74 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 16 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 4 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 6 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 36 staff (22 A, 6 B and 8 C).

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B6-6 5 1 2 Nuclear research (Euratom) - Fusion

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Remarks

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/175/Euratom of 25 January 1999 adopting a research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of nuclear energy (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 64, 12.3.1999, p. 142).

The aim of this key action is to continue to establish the necessary basis for a decision on an experimental reactor and possible construction thereof, as well as the basic concepts and technologies in the longer term.

This will take the form of:

- indirect action on research and training:

- shared-cost action: research and technological development projects, demonstration projects, integrated projects combining research, training and demonstration, support for access to research infrastructure,

- fellowships,

- thematic networks,

- concerted action,

- accompanying measures,

- other action,

- action for coordination with other specific programmes implementing this framework programme and with other measures.

The amount available for administrative expenditure is EUR 27 450 000.

The indicative breakdown of this expenditure is as follows:

- research and external staff (codes 2 and 3 of the table of equivalence): 85 %,

- missions and administration, including technical evaluation assistance (codes 4 and 5 of the table of equivalence): 11 %,

- infrastructure, movable property and data processing (codes 6 and 7 of the table of equivalence): 2 %,

- communication (code 8 of the table of equivalence): 2 %.

This appropriation is intended to cover staff expenditure in respect of 208 staff (157 A, 40 B and 11 C).

This appropriation is also intended for meeting the possible financial obligations arising from the Decision of the Court of First Instance of 12 December 1996 (Joined Cases T-177/94 and T-377/94) that the Jet statutes and associated supplementary rules and administrative procedures are discriminatory and unlawful in their effects on certain groups of staff.

The European Union may not support any research with possible implications for nuclear weapons proliferation of any kind.

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SUBSECTION B7

EXTERNAL ACTIONS

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B7-0

PRE-ACCESSION STRATEGY

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CHAPTER B7-0 1 - THE SAPARD PRE-ACCESSION INSTRUMENT

B7-0 1 0 A Agriculture - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-0 1 0 Agriculture

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87).

This appropriation is intended to cover support measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of Central and Eastern Europe in the pre-accession period.

This measure is to be financed in accordance with the principles of the EAGGF Guarantee Section.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-0 2 - INSTRUMENT FOR STRUCTURAL POLICIES FOR PRE-ACCESSION (ISPA)

B7-0 2 0 A Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-0 2 0 Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the coordination of assistance to applicant countries within the framework of the pre-accession strategy, and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an instrument for structural policies for pre-accession (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73).

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance under the instrument for structural policies for pre-accession (ISPA). Aid provided by the ISPA is intended to help the following applicant countries in their accession to the European Union: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The ISPA is used to help the above countries comply with the acquis communautaire in the environment and transport fields.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-0 3 - PHARE PREACESSION INSTRUMENT

Remarks

Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 26 and 27 June 1992.

Conclusions of the Copenhagen European Council of 21 and 22 June 1993.

Conclusions of the Essen European Council of 9 and 10 December 1994.

Conclusions of the Cannes European Council of 26 and 27 June 1995.

Conclusions of the Madrid European Council of 15 and 16 December 1995.

Conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council of 12 and 13 December 1997.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy, and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

In accordance with the provisions of the abovementioned acts, the European Union pursues a policy of cooperation with the countries of central and eastern Europe, which is part of a European Union pre-accession strategy towards these countries. Furthermore, the appropriations of this chapter are intended to cover the financing of accompanying measures for the pact for stability in Europe.

B7-0 3 0 A Economic aid to the associated countries of central and eastern Europe-Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.The appropriations entered against this heading are intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects. They also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers administrative expenditure under Article B7-0 3 1.

B7-0 3 0 Economic aid to the associated countries of central and eastern Europe

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 139 thereof.

Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 300 and 310) providing for the opening up of Community programmes to the associated countries of central and eastern Europe.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People's Republic (OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2698/90 of 17 September 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to other countries of central and eastern Europe (OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 1) (Bulgaria, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, German Democratic Republic).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (OJ L 347, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3800/91 of 23 December 1991, amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to include other countries in central and eastern Europe (OJ L 357, 28.12.1991, p. 10) (Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, excluding the German Democratic Republic).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2334/92 of 7 August 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to include Slovenia (OJ L 227, 11.8.1992, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 1 February 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 8 March 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 3).

Council Decision 93/246/EEC of 29 April 1993 adopting the second phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus II) (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 112, 6.5.1993, p. 34), as extended for the period 1998 to 2000 by Decision 96/663/EC (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1764/93 of 30 June 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 on economic aid for certain countries of central and eastern Europe (OJ L 162, 3.7.1993, p. 1) (Czech and Slovak Republics).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Slovakia, of the other part (OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom, to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of safety and efficiency of nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Latvia, of the other part (OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Lithuania, of the other part (OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 622/98 of 16 March 1998 on assistance to the applicant States in the framework of the pre-accession strategy, and in particular on the establishment of Accession Partnerships (OJ L 85, 20.3.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/259/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Hungary (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/260/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Poland (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 6).

Council Decision 98/261/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Romania (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 11).

Council Decision 98/262/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Slovak Republic (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 16).

Council Decision 98/263/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Latvia (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 21).

Council Decision 98/264/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Estonia (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 26).

Council Decision 98/265/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Lithuania (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 31).

Council Decision 98/266/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Bulgaria (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 36).

Council Decision 98/267/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Czech Republic (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 41).

Council Decision 98/268/EC of 30 March 1998 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the accession partnership with the Republic of Sloveniay (OJ L 121, 23.4.1998, p. 46).

Europe Agreement of 21 December 1998 establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy, and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

During the period 1990 to 1994, this appropriation was intended to assist the countries of central and eastern Europe in their transition to a market economy and democracy.

Following the Essen European Council, the role of the Phare programme has gradually evolved into that of an instrument of support to the applicant countries in their bid for accession.

With a view to stepping up the pre-accession strategy as a whole, and in accordance with the guidelines laid down in Agenda 2000, Phare operations will be geared to two main priorities:

- institution building, so as to develop an effective capacity to implement the acquis communautaire, in particular by means of:

- the approximation of legislation,

- structural reforms and regional policies,

- promoting democracy and civil society and active cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs,

- opening up Community programmes,

- investment financing, notably in order to help the candidate states comply with Community legislative standards and adopt the acquis communautaire in the area of economic and social cohesion.

Assistance under the programme will focus mainly on the priorities identified under the accession partnerships and will take account of the progress achieved towards adoption of the acquis communautaire.

Approximately 30 % of the Phare budget is thus earmarked for the first priority, institution building, and some 70 % for infrastructure financing. These figures are for indicative purposes only and may vary according to the particular circumstances of the beneficiary state concerned, in particular as regards its requirements and absorption capacity.

The Commission will provide a breakdown four times a year by country and by sector of commitments and payments made.

Measures taken in the area of nuclear security are intended in particular to cover the financing of technical and legal assistance necessary for the evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has been requested (including studies by the European Investment Bank); the measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be finalised and carried out. The Commission shall provide the budgetary authority with itemised information on the costs of this technical and legal assistance.

In accordance with the Sole Article of Decision 94/179/Euratom, any proceeds from undertakings in receipt of a loan under that decision will be entered against Item 6 1 9 1 of the statement of revenue and may be used to grant additional loans in line with the provisions of Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the involvement of associated countries in central and eastern Europe in Community programmes.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-0 3 1 Cross-border cooperation

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People's Republic (OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 753/96 (OJ L 103, 26.4.1996, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 622/98 of 16 March 1998 on assistance to the applicant states in the framework of the pre-accession strategy and in particular on the establishment of Accession Partnerships (OJ L 85, 20.3.1998, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2760/98 of 18 December 1998 concerning the implementation of a programme of cross-border cooperation in the framework of the Phare programme (OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 49).

In accordance with the results of the cooperation procedure under the Structural Fund Regulation, the appropriation for this heading will be used to finance structural operations in the regions of central and eastern Europe which share a border with the European Union, including the member states of the Baltic Council benefiting from the Phare programme. Border regions between countries from central Europe which are accession candidates will also be included. The projects to be financed also include environmental protection measures.

These operations, which form part of the Phare programme, are undertaken in accordance with Interreg (Community initiative in border zones) rules. As far as possible, joint programming and monitoring structures will be established, which will formulate common cross-border programmes for border regions, and will be organised as one single socioeconomic and, if possible, geographic entity.

This appropriation shall be allocated on the basis of at least two thirds for the border regions between the European Union and the applicant states in the framework of the pre-accession strategy and at most one third for the other border regions. While respecting this breakdown, 10 % of the appropriation is earmarked for small joint projects to be decided at the local level.

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B7-0 3 2 Cooperation with the associated countries of central and eastern Europe under the Euratom Treaty

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Part 1

Resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 15 June 1992 on the renewal of the Community plan of action in the field of radioactive waste (OJ C 158, 25.6.1992, p. 3).

Resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 18 June 1992 on the technological problems of nuclear safety (OJ C 172, 8.7.1992, p. 2).

By stepping up cooperation with the countries of eastern Europe, the measures covered by Part 1 are designed to encourage the transfer of the benefits of the safety approach followed in the Community to these countries so as to help them bring their nuclear installations up to an equivalent level of safety to that applied in the Community and develop a genuine safety culture.

A total of EUR 2 650 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 2 050 000 in payment appropriations has been earmarked for this first heading.

A maximum amount of EUR 230 000 may cover justified expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

Part 2

The appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of powers specifically assigned to it by the second and third paragraphs of Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement on legal bases and implementation of the budget of 13 October 1998.

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Title II, Chapter 10 thereof.

Resolution of the European Parliament of 9 April 1992 on nuclear safety in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (OJ C 125, 18.5.1992, p. 244).

Conclusions of the Essen European Council of 9 and 10 December 1994.

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/25/Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme (1998 to 2002) of actions in the nuclear sector, relating to the safe transport of radioactive materials and to safeguards and industrial cooperation to promote certain aspects of the safety of nuclear installations in the countries currently participating in the Tacis programme (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 31).

Measures to cover expenditure on:

- the completion of every "first phase" training phase in the areas of safeguards and health protection of specialists from the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States,

- the practical implementation of nuclear material accountancy and control, especially in Russia, based on the results of the "first phase", in particular in the form of projects in the following areas: information acquisition, treatment and evaluation, inspection procedures and performance, physical inventory-taking at the installations.

The expenditure to be covered includes the following items:

- the organisation of courses, traineeships and vocational training in the European Union and/or the countries of central and eastern Europe and in the Commonwealth of Independent States for experts in safeguards from these countries and/or States, including their subsistence expenses (travel, per diems, etc.),

- the organisation of seminars for the above experts in the European Union and/or the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States,

- visits by the above experts to nuclear installations in the countries of central and eastern Eeurope and the Commonwealth of Independent States,

- expenditure on teaching aids, logistical and office equipment related thereto,

- the taking, carriage and analysis of samples including sampling done with reference to illegal trafficking in nuclear materials.

No appropriations are earmarked for Part 2 as measures of this type will, as a rule, be carried out under Article B7-5 2 3 concerning the New Independent States and Mongolia.

Part 3

The measures covered in 1998 by this third heading appear under Articles B7-0 3 0 (Phare) and B7-5 2 0 (Tacis) as from 1999.

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CHAPTER B7-0 4 - PRE-ACCESSION STRATEGY FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES

B7-0 4 0 Pre-accession strategy for Malta

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Proposal for a Council Regulation submitted by the Commission on 13 October 1999) on the implementation of operations within the framework of a pre-accession strategy for Cyprus and Malta (COM(1999)535 final).

This article is intended to cover the financing of various operations under the specific pre-accession strategy for Malta set out in the conclusions of the Cologne European Council of June 1999, in particular"

- participation in certain targeted projects, in particular to boost administrative and judicial capacity and projects in the field of justice,

- participation in certain Community programmes and agencies,

- use of technical assistance provided by TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office).

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B7-0 4 1 Pre-accession strategy for Cyprus

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Proposal for a Council Regulation submitted by the Commission on 13 October 1999) on the implementation of operations within the framework of a pre-accession strategy for Malta and Cyprus (COM(1999)535 final).

This article is intended to cover the financing of various operations under the specific pre-accession strategy for Cyprus set out in the conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council of December 1997.

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TITLE B7-1

EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

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CHAPTER B7-1 0 - COOPERATION WITH THE AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES

B7-1 0 0 Programmable aid

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Articles 233 to 238 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance the national indicative programmes and regional cooperation.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 1 Structural adjustment

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance the structural adjustment facilities.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 2 Stabex

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title II, Chapters 1 and 2 of the Convention.

This article is intended to finance Stabex (system of stabilisation of export earnings).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 3 Sysmin

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title II, Chapter 3 of the Convention.

This article is intended to finance Sysmin (scheme for mineral products).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 4 Venture capital

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance the provision of venture capital.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 5 Interest rate subsidies

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance interest rate subsidies.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 6 Emergency aid

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance emergency aid.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 0 7 Aid for refugees

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance aid for refugees.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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CHAPTER B7-1 1 - COOPERATION WITH THE OVERSEAS COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMUNITY

B7-1 1 0 Programmable aid

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Articles 233 to 238 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance the national indicative programmes and regional cooperation.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 1 Structural adjustment

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance the structural adjustment facilities.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 2 Stabex

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title II, Chapters 1 and 2 of the Convention.

This article is intended to finance Stabex (system of stabilisation of export earnings).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 3 Sysmin

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title II, Chapter 3 of the Convention.

This article is intended to finance Sysmin (scheme for mineral products).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 4 Venture capital

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Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance the provision of venture capital.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 5 Interest rate subsidies

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Remarks

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance interest rate subsidies.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 6 Emergency aid

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Remarks

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance emergency aid.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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B7-1 1 7 Aid for refugees

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Remarks

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention (OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

This article is intended to finance aid for refugees.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

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TITLE B7-2

HUMANITARIAN AND FOOD AID

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CHAPTER B7-2 0 - FOOD AID AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS

B7-2 0 0 Products mobilised under the Food Aid Convention

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Council Decision 96/88/EC of 19 December 1995 concerning the approval by the European Community of the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention, constituting the International Grains Agreement 1995 (OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 47).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on..., concerning the approval by the European Community of the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention 1999 (COM(1999)... final).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of purchasing food products and, where appropriate, other products for developing countries, where appropriate in the form of seeds, under the Food Aid Convention 1999, for this financial year's programme and, if necessary, previous programmes.

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B7-2 0 1 Other aid in the form of products, support operations, early-warning systems and storage

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is to cover the cost of purchasing food products for developing countries and of operations in support of food security (Title II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96), early-warning systems and storage programmes (Title III of that Regulation). Where possible, purchases are to be made as triangular operations.

The following is an indicative list of products and operations covered.

A. Food products:

- cereals or cereal-based products, in the form of seeds where appropriate,

- milk powder or equivalent products rich in protein,

- vegetable oil,

- sugar,

- other products, e.g. pulses, fish, protein-enriched biscuits, seeds, etc.

Purchases can be financed under the current financial year's programme and also, where appropriate, under previous programmes.

B. Operations in support of food security

Financing of sectoral reform programmes by means of financial and/or technical assistance and of agricultural and food development projects in the developing countries (Articles 3, 4 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1292/96).

C. Early-warning systems and storage programmes:

Enhancing food security in the recipient countries (Articles 6, 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1292/96).

This appropriation is also intended to cover payments in respect of commitments entered into under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1993/83 of 11 July 1983 implementing a special programme to combat hunger in the world (OJ L 196, 20.7.1983, p. 6).

Emphasis should be put on the financing of programmes and projects carried out by non-governmental development organisations or other players of civil society, especially farmers' organisations.

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B7-2 0 2 A Transport,distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-2 0 2 Transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the measures that are essential for implementing food aid within the requisite timescale and in a way which meets the needs of the recipients, satisfies the requirement to achieve the greatest possible degree of cost effectiveness and provides greater transparency.

Such measures concern, inter alia:

- transport and distribution of aid, including any related operations such as insurance, loading, unloading, coordination, etc., not included in transport contracts but stemming from them,

- back-up measures that are essential for the programming, coordination and optimum implementation of the aid, the cost of which is not covered by other appropriations, e.g. exceptional transport and storage operations, processing or preparation of foodstuffs on the spot, disinfection, consultants' services, technical assistance and equipment directly involved in providing the aid (tools, utensils, fuel, etc.),

- supervision and coordination of food aid operations, notably the terms for the supply, delivery, distribution and use of the products involved, including the use of counterpart funds,

- pilot schemes concerning new forms of transport, packaging or storage, studies of food aid operations and campaigns to increase public awareness,

- storage of food (including administrative costs, future operations, with or without options, training of technicians, purchase of packaging and mobile storage units, cost of maintaining and repairing stores, etc.),

- measures and operations to supervise and implement the European Union's food aid programme.

Measures may be financed under the current financial year's programme or, where appropriate, under previous programmes.

Emphasis should be put on the financing of programmes and projects carried out by non-governmental development organisations or other players of civil society, especially farmers' organisations.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-2 1 - HUMANITARIAN AID

B7-2 1 0 A Aid, including emergency food aid, to help the populations of the developing countries and other third countries hit by disasters or serious crises - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-2 1 0 Aid, including emergency food aid, to help the populations of the developing countries and other third countries hit by disasters or serious crises

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of assistance, relief, protection and emergency food aid operations to help people in the developing countries, including African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, countries in Asia and Latin America and other third countries hit by natural disasters, man-made crises (wars, outbreaks of fighting, etc.) or comparable emergencies for as long as is necessary to meet the humanitarian needs that such situations give rise to.

The aid is granted to victims without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, nationality or political affiliation.

Also charged to this article are the purchase and delivery of any product or equipment needed for the implementation of such operations, including the building of homes or shelters for affected groups of people, short-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work, notably of infrastructure and facilities, the costs associated with external, expatriate or local staff, with the exception of expenditure covered by the "B... A" headings or the decentralised implementation units (DIU), storage, international or national shipment, logistic support and distribution of relief and any other action aimed at facilitating freedom of access to the recipients of the aid.

This appropriation may also cover any other costs directly linked to the implementation of humanitarian aid operations.

It covers, inter alia:

- feasibility studies into humanitarian operations and the evaluation of humanitarian aid projects and plans,

- monitoring of humanitarian aid projects and plans, promotion and development of initiatives intended to increase coordination and cooperation so as to make aid more effective and improve monitoring of projects and plans,

- supervision and coordination of the implementation of aid operations forming part of the aid concerned,

- measures to strengthen Community coordination with the Member States, other donor countries, international organisations and institutions (in particular those forming part of the United Nations), non-governmental organisations and organisations representing the latter,

- public awareness and information campaigns and visibility operations and other measures of a horizontal nature highlighting the Community character of the aid,

- the technical assistance necessary for the preparation and implementation of humanitarian projects,

- the financing of technical assistance contracts to facilitate the exchange of technical know-how and expertise between European humanitarian organisations and agencies or between such bodies and those of non-member countries,

- humanitarian mine clearance operations including public awareness campaigns for local communities on anti-personnel mines.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-2 1 9 Operational support and disaster preparedness

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of operations to prepare for or prevent disasters or comparable emergencies.

It also covers the financing of scientific studies on the prevention of disasters and the purchase and transport of any equipment required for that purpose or for the development of flood, earthquake, volcanic eruption, etc. early warning systems.

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TITLE B7-3

COOPERATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN ASIA, LATIN AMERICA AND SOUTHERN AFRICA, INCLUDING SOUTH AFRICA

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CHAPTER B7-3 0 - COOPERATION WITH ASIAN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

B7-3 0 0 A Financial and technical cooperation with Asian developing countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers administrative expenditure against Articles B7-3 0 1, B7-3 0 2 and B7-3 0 3.

B7-3 0 0 Financial and technical cooperation with Asian developing countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the situation of women and children in the developing countries (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 268).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the role of non-governmental organisations in development cooperation (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 273).

European Parliament resolution of 18 January 1996 on trafficking in human beings (OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 88).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on north-south cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction (OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 5).

European Parliament resolution of 15 January 1999 on EU standards for European enterprises operating in developing countries" towards a European Code of Conduct (OJ C 104, 14.4.1999, p. 180).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 28 January 1999, on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ C 47, 20.2.1999, p. 10).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1999, on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ C 87, 29.3.1999, p. 97).

This appropriation is intended to cover development schemes in Asian developing countries, in particular the poorest of them, aimed at tackling macroeconomic and sectoral problems. Emphasis is placed on operations influencing economic organisation and institutional development, the strengthening of civil society, operations concerning the environment, the education of women and children, the promotion of consumer policy, drug abuse control, democratisation, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and reconstruction measures.

This appropriation is also intended to cover information and training-related activities in areas such as sexual equality, preventing discrimination against children, protecting the environment and tropical forests, campaigns against drugs and AIDS and population issues.

The Commission should consider only granting new allocations for India and Pakistan to non-governmental organisations.

Investments on lands traditionally inhabited by indigenous peoples or by other local communities, and other projects significantly affecting their livelihood or social organisation, shall not be carried out without, as far as possible, their prior consultation and informed consent.

An amount representing at least 10 % of these funds is to be used for environmental policies resulting from the Agenda 21 Programme agreed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992, including renewable energy projects.

This appropriation also covers systematic monitoring and evaluation to assess the environmental impact of the development schemes funded by this article and the publication of an annual report of the assessment.

This appropriation is also intended to cover support for trade unions, Non-governmental organisations and local initiatives to monitor the impact of European investments on the national economy, particularly codes of conduct and sectoral agreements incorporating respect for labour, environmental, social and human rights standards.

The release of funds earmarked for Nepal will be subject to the provision of a guarantee by the Nepalese authorities that they will not turn back refugees from Tibet.

Within the framework of the Commission's strategies vis-à-vis health policy and with a view to supporting programmes designed to improve primary health care services, appropriations shall also be earmarked for implementation of a programme for the prevention of rheumatic fever.

This appropriation also covers funding of operations by non-governmental organisations and specialised agencies to assist the growing numbers of street children.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature to enhance the profile or increase awareness of European Union cooperation with Asian developing countries.

This appropriation also covers small loans and credits granted through the informal banking system (through the Grameen Bank and similar operations in Bangladesh) that support, in particular, initiatives to promote employment for women.

This article is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children and ethnic minorities.

Community assistance shall not be given to any country or organisation which encourages or allows compulsory abortion, enforced sterilisation or infanticide as a means of controlling population growth.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-3 0 1 Political, economic and cultural cooperation with Asian developing countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance and economic cooperation with the developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the situation of women and children in the developing countries (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 268).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the role of non-governmental organisations in development cooperation (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 273).

European Parliament resolution of 18 January 1996 on trafficking in human beings (OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 88).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on north-south cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction (OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 5).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 28 January 1999, on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ C 47, 20.2.1999, p. 10).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1999, on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ C 87, 29.3.1999, p. 97).

With a view to the mutual interest of the European Union and its partners, this appropriation is intended to cover various kinds of operation involving technical assistance, training, technology transfer and institutional back-up in the fields of trade promotion, energy (notably renewable energy), environment, management, etc., in order to:

- improve the economic, social, cultural, legal and regulatory context and facilitate economic relations and trade between the European Union and Asia,

- foster regional integration,

- encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

- promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and hence development in the countries concerned.

This appropriation is also intended to cover information and training-related activities in areas such as sexual equality, preventing discrimination against children, protecting the environment and tropical forests, campaigns against drugs and AIDS and population issues.

The release of funds earmarked for Nepal will be subject to the provision of a guarantee by the Nepalese authorities that they will not turn back refugees from Tibet.

Part of the global aid to Bangladesh is for the repatriation of Bengali settlers in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) back to the plains.

This appropriation will also finance schemes to promote environmentally and socially sound business practice, including the transfer of technical knowledge on best practice in clean technologies and economic incentives.

Community assistance shall not be given to any country or organisation which encourages or allows compulsory abortion, enforced sterilisation or infanticide as a means of controlling population growth.

This appropriation is also intended to finance monitoring of the impact of regional integration by non-governmental organisations, recognised political foundations and economic and social groups such as associations representing employers, small-and medium-sized enterprises (SME), agriculture and consumers, and by environmental organisations, trade unions and organisations similar to trade unions.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-3 0 2 Aid to uprooted people in Asian countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 443/97 of 3 March 1997 on operations to aid uprooted people in Asian and Latin American developing countries (OJ L 68, 8.3.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to promote the self-sufficiency of refugees, displaced persons and other population groups which have left their country of origin or residence because of fighting, lack of security or other man-made crises.

It also covers measures to make survival, repatriation and resettlement possible. In particular, the aid may be extended to cover the local population in the host countries and countries of origin, where economic conditions so require. It may also be used, if necessary, to support actions aimed at the prevention of population displacement.

These measures may be financed jointly with non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

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B7-3 0 3 Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries in Asia

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in developing countries in the aftermath of critical situations arising out of war, civil conflict or natural disasters.

Operations covered will include:

- the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

- the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

- assisting with the needs of children, particularly rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers,

- assisting with the needs of the disabled,

- supporting women and women's organisations to reduce gender disparities in society.

In particular, operations should cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other civil society players and favouring the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the decision-making and implementation process.

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B7-3 0 4 A Aid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of East Timor - Administrative management appropriations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-3 0 4 Aid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of East Timor

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 16 September 1999 on the situation in East Timor (OJ C 279, 1.10.1999, p. 418).

This appropriation is intended to cover operations to help the East Timorese population in the transition towards the formation of an independent state following the Referendum held on 30 August 1999.

Each quarter, the Commission is to inform the budgetary authority of progress in financial implementation, indicating any disparities between programming and financial implementation.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-3 1 - COOPERATION WITH LATIN AMERICAN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

B7-3 1 0 Financial and technical cooperation with Latin American developing countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with the developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the situation of women and children in the developing countries (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 268).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the role of non-governmental organisations in development cooperation (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 273).

European Parliament resolution of 18 January 1996 on trafficking in human beings (OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 88).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on north-south cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction (OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 5).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 28 January 1999, on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ C 47, 20.2.1999, p. 10).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1999, on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ C 87, 29.3.1999, p. 97).

This appropriation is intended to cover development schemes in Latin American developing countries, in particular the poorest of them, aimed at tackling macroeconomic and sectoral problems. Emphasis is placed on operations influencing the judicial structure and cooperation with the European Union in that connection, economic organisation and institutional development, and operations concerning the environment, the education of women and children, drug abuse control, promotion of consumer policy, democratisation, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and reconstruction measures.

This appropriation is also intended to cover information and training-related activities in areas such as sexual equality, preventing discrimination against children, protecting the environment and tropical forests, campaigns against drugs and AIDS and population issues.

It is also intended to cover support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, children and ethnic minorities.

Investments on lands traditionally inhabited by indigenous peoples or by other local communities, and other projects significantly affecting their livelihood or social organisation, shall not be carried out without, as far as possible, their prior consultation and informed consent.

At least 10 % of these funds are to be used for environmental policies resulting from the Agenda 21 Programme agreed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992, including renewable energy projects.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the promotion of the peace process in Guatemala.

It also covers systematic monitoring and evaluation to assess the environmental impact of the development schemes funded by this article and the publication of an annual assessment report.

A maximum amount of EUR 4 000 000 may cover justified expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the measure, of which they form an integral part.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature to enhance the profile or increase awareness of European Union cooperation with Latin American developing countries.

This appropriation also covers small loans and credits granted through the informal banking system (through the Grameen Bank and similar operations in Bangladesh) that support, in particular, initiatives to promote employment for women.

Likewise, in connection with strategies for Commission health policy and in order to underpin programmes enabling improvements to be made in basic primary-health services, this appropriation is also intended to enable a rheumatic fever prevention programme to be carried out.

It is also intended to finance the anti-drugs action plan proposed by the mechanism for coordination and cooperation between the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean.

It is also intended to promote and finance joint ventures between small-and medium-sized firms in the Community (including public-benefit firms) and corresponding firms in Cuba, in particular those active in the foodstuffs, agricultural and power generating sectors.

Part of this appropriation shall be earmarked for implementing training projects for Cuban SMEs on basic management and business development principles in an open economy and a mechanism for selecting the joint ventures which are to be granted Community support.

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B7-3 1 1 A Economic cooperation with Latin American developing countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers administrative expenditure against Article B7-3 1 0.

B7-3 1 1 Economic cooperation with Latin American developing countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with the developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the situation of women and children in the developing countries (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 268).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the role of non-governmental organisations in development cooperation (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 273).

European Parliament resolution of 18 January 1996 on trafficking in human beings (OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 88).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on north-south cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction (OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 5).

European Parliament resolution of 15 January 1999, on EU standards for European enterprises operating in developing countries: towards a European Code of Conduct (OJ C 104, 14.4.1999, p. 180).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 28 January 1999, on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ C 47, 20.2.1999, p. 10).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1999, on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ C 87, 29.3.1999, p. 97).

With a view to the mutual interest of the European Union and its partners, this appropriation is intended to cover various kinds of operation involving technical assistance, training, technology transfer and institutional back-up in the fields of trade promotion, energy (notably renewable energy), environment, management, etc., in order to:

- improve the economic, social, cultural, legal and regulatory context and facilitate economic relations and trade between the European Union and Latin America,

- foster regional integration,

- encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

- promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and hence development in the countries concerned.

- support trade unions, NGOs and local initiatives to monitor the impact of European investments on the national economy, particularly codes of conduct and sectoral agreements incorporating respect for labour, environmental, social and human rights standards.

This appropriation is also intended to cover information and training-related activities in areas such as sexual equality, preventing discrimination against children, protecting the environment and tropical forests, campaigns against drugs and AIDS and population issues.

It also covers the financing of activities undertaken by Latin American institutes, such as the Europe-Chile Business Foundation, which have been set up with the European Union's support to promote mutual economic relations.

This appropriation furthermore covers schemes to promote environmentally and socially sound business practice, including the transfer of technical knowledge on best practice in clean technologies and economic incentives.

This appropriation is also intended to finance monitoring of the impact of regional integration by non-governmental organisations, recognised political foundations and economic and social groups such as associations representing employers, SMEs, agriculture and consumers, and by environmental organisations, trade unions and organisations similar to trade unions.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-3 1 2 Aid to uprooted people in Latin American countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 443/97 of 3 March 1997 on operations to aid uprooted people in Asian and Latin American developing countries (OJ L 68, 8.3.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to promote the self-sufficiency of refugees, displaced persons and other population groups which have left their country of origin or residence because of fighting, lack of security or other man-made crises.

It also covers measures to make survival, repatriation and resettlement possible. In particular, the aid may be extended to cover the local population in the host countries and countries of origin, where economic conditions so require. It may also be used, if necessary, to support actions aimed at the prevention of population displacement.

These measures may be financed jointly with non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

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B7-3 1 3 A Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries in Latin America - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-3 1 3 Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries in Latin America

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in developing countries in the aftermath of critical situations arising out of war, civil conflict or natural disasters.

Operations covered will include:

- the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

- the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

- assisting with the needs of children, particularly rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers,

- assisting with the needs of the disabled,

- supporting women and women's organisations to reduce gender disparities in society.

In particular, operations should cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other civil society players favouring the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the decision-making and implementation process.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-3 2 - COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTRIES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA AND SOUTH AFRICA

B7-3 2 0 A European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD) - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-3 2 0 European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 2259/96 of 22 November 1996 on development cooperation with South Africa (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 5).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 12 March 1999, on development cooperation with South Africa (COM(1999) 124 final).

This appropriation is intended to finance programmes within South Africa in such a way as to improve the situation of the poorest sectors of South African society in line with the priorities established by the European Parliament in its resolution of 15 December 1993, and bearing in mind the Council decision on aid to South Africa in the context of the Interim Agreement.

It follows on from the original programme of positive measures for South Africa, as originally proposed by the European Parliament and confirmed on various occasions by the European Council.

The changes are intended to take full account of the democratic transformation of South Africa and the context of relations between the European Union and South Africa.

These measures involve covering the costs of:

- development programmes involving the local community,

- projects and programmes relating to social services (health, education, housing, etc.) in rural and poor urban areas,

- programmes to assist vocational training,

- investment, including risk capital, joint ventures and job creation schemes,

- other projects which allow the government to speed up the completion of the programme of reconstruction, development, growth, employment and redistribution,

- operations involving the integration of consumer policy into development policy.

This appropriation also covers schemes to promote environmentally and socially sound business practice, including the transfer of technical knowledge on best practice in clean technologies and on renewable energies, and economic incentives.

This appropriation is also intended to finance monitoring of the impact of regional integration by non-governmental organisations, recognised political foundations and economic and social groups such as associations representing employers, SMEs, agriculture and consumers, and by environmental organisations, trade unions and organisations similar to trade unions.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Any revenue from repayments in the context of cooperation with South Africa is available for reuse in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

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TITLE B7-4

COOPERATION WITH MEDITERRANEAN THIRD COUNTRIES AND THE MIDDLE EAST

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Remarks

Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 26 and 27 June 1992, and in particular Annex I thereto.

Conclusions of the Cannes European Council of 26 and 27 June 1995.

Conclusions of the Madrid European Council of 15 and 16 December 1995.

The European Union pursues a policy of cooperation with the Mediterranean countries in accordance with the provisions of the abovementioned acts.

CHAPTER B7-4 0 - COOPERATION WITH MEDITERRANEAN THIRD COUNTRIES

B7-4 0 1 Financial Protocols with Malta and Cyprus

B7-4 0 1 0 First, Second and Third Financial Protocols with Malta and Cyprus

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 939/76 of 23 April 1976 concluding the Financial Protocol and the protocol laying down certain provisions relating to the Agreement establishing an association between the EEC and Malta (OJ L 111, 28.4.1976, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2458/86 of 7 July 1986 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 216, 5.8.1986, p. 1).

Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 1999/259/EC of 30 March 1999 concerning the conclusion of a protocol on the extension of the period during which the funds laid down in the fourth protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Malta may be committed (OJ L 100, 15.4.1999, p. 31).

The First Financial Protocol signed on 4 March 1976 provided, for a period to expire on 31 October 1983, for the granting of:

- EUR 16 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 10 000 000 to be charged against the general budget for grants and loans on special terms.

The Second Financial Protocol signed on 4 December 1985 provided, for a period to expire on 31 October 1988, for the granting of:

- EUR 16 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 13 500 000 to be charged against the general budget for grants and loans on special terms.

The Third Financial Protocol signed on 20 March 1989 provided, for a period to expire on 31 October 1993, for the granting of:

- EUR 23 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 15 000 000 to be charged against the general budget for grants and risk capital.

Cyprus

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2760/78 of 23 November 1978 on the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 332, 29.11.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of the protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of the protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 1999/258/EC of 30 March 1999 concerning the conclusion of a protocol on the extension of the period during which the funds laid down in the Fourth Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus may be committed (OJ L 100, 15.4.1999, p. 25).

The First Financial Protocol signed on 15 September 1977 provided, for a period extending until 31 December 1983, for the granting of:

- EUR 20 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 10 000 000 to be charged against the general budget for interest rate subsidies on EIB loans, grants and loans on special terms.

The Second Financial Protocol signed on 20 December 1983 provided, for a period extending until 31 December 1988, for the granting of:

- EUR 28 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 16 000 000 to be charged against the general budget for interest rate subsidies on European Investment Bank loans, grants and loans on special terms.

The Third Financial Protocol signed on 30 November 1989 provided, for a period extending until 31 December 1993, for the granting of:

- EUR 44 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank's own resources,

- EUR 18 000 000 to be charged against the general budget for interest rate subsidies on European Investment Bank loans, grants and risk capital.

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B7-4 0 1 1 Fourth Financial Protocols with Malta and Cyprus

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Remarks

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

For Cyprus, the Fourth Financial Protocol provides, for a period extending until 31 December 1998, for the granting of:

- EUR 50 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank,

- EUR 22 000 000 from the Community's budgetary resources in the form of grants,

- EUR 2 000 000 from the Community's budgetary resources in the form of contributions to risk capital formation.

For Malta, the Fourth Financial Protocol provides, for a period extending until 31 October 1998, for the granting of:

- EUR 30 000 000 in the form of loans from the European Investment Bank,

- EUR 13 000 000 from the Community's budgetary resources in the form of grants,

- EUR 2 000 000 from the Community's budgetary resources in the form of contributions to risk capital formation.

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B7-4 0 1 2 Financial support for Cyprus and Malta

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the financing of various operations under the specific pre-accession strategy for Cyprus set out in the conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council of December 1997, in particular:

- participation in certain targeted projects, in particular to boost administrative and judicial capacity and projects in the field of justice,

- participation in certain Community programmes and agencies,

- use of technical assistance provided by TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office).

Malta

This item is intended to cover the financing of various operations under the specific pre-accession strategy for Malta set out in the conclusions of the Cologne European Council of June 1999, in particular:

- participation in certain targeted projects, in particular to boost administrative and judicial capacity and projects in the field of justice,

- participation in certain Community programmes and agencies,

- use of technical assistance provided by TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office).

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B7-4 0 3 Cooperation with Turkey

B7-4 0 3 2 Special aid for Turkey

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Remarks

EEC-Turkey Council of Association Decision No 2/80 of 19 September 1980.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of various cooperation measures such as carrying out projects and technical assistance, notably in agriculture and the social field, and in connection with small- and medium-sized enterprises and trade promotion.

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B7-4 0 3 4 Financial assistance for Turkey

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Remarks

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 31 July 1995, regarding the implementation of a special financial cooperation measure for Turkey (OJ C 271, 17.10.1995, p. 12).

This item is intended to cover the financing of various measures to increase the productivity of the Turkish economy and to provide Turkey with better economic infrastructure, higher agricultural output and modern, soundly managed industrial and service undertakings.

It also covers the financing of measures to strengthen cooperation with Turkey notably in the fields of training, education and culture.

The payments can only be used for the implementation of commitments already made under the former line B7-4 0 3 3.

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B7-4 0 3 5 Implementation of measures to intensify the EC-Turkey customs union

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Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 21 October 1998, regarding the implementation of measures to intensify the EC-Turkey customs union (OJ C 408, 29.12.1998, p. 14).

This item is intended to cover the financing of measures to develop the EC-Turkey customs union, in particular the alignment of Turkish legislation on that of the Community, measures in the field of quality, the integration of Turkey into the pan-European rules of origin system and its participation in certain Community programmes.

When implementing this appropriation, the Commission will observe the spirit and the letter of the European Parliament resolution of 19 September 1996 on the political situation in Turkey. Through the interinstitutional working party, Parliament must adopt the programmes submitted by the Commission in such a way that the corresponding funds cannot be committed if the programmes are rejected.

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B7-4 0 3 6 Implementation of measures to promote social and economic development in Turkey

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Remarks

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 21 October 1998, regarding the implementation of measures to promote economic and social development in Turkey (OJ C 408, 29.12.1998, p. 18).

This item is intended to cover the financing of measures to promote social and economic development in Turkey, inter alia, by promoting cooperation in the fields of industry and telecommunications, health protection, the environment, energy and transport and by promoting democracy and human rights.

When implementing this appropriation, the Commission will observe the spirit and the letter of the European Parliament resolution of 19 September 1996 on the political situation in Turkey. Through the interinstitutional working party, Parliament is required to adopt the programmes submitted by the Commission in such a way that the corresponding funds cannot be committed if the programmes are rejected.

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B7-4 0 5 Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries

B7-4 0 5 0 First and Second Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2214/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 267, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2215/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 268, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Second Financial Protocols

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

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B7-4 0 5 1 Third and Fourth Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries

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Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 concerning the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Fourth Financial Protocols

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 concerning the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

This appropriation is intended to cover the execution of non-EIB financial aid provided for in the third and fourth generation of Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries. The protocols will cover the period 1 November 1986 to 31 October 1991 for the third generation of Financial Protocols and the period 1 November 1991 to 31 October 1996 for the fourth generation of Financial Protocols.

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CHAPTER B7-4 1 - MEDA (MEASURES TO ACCOMPANY THE REFORMS TO THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STRUCTURES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES)

B7-4 1 0 A MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean non-member countries) - Expenditure on administrative management

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-4 1 0 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean non-member countries)

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European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the situation of women and children in the developing countries (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 268).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the role of the non-governmental organisations in development cooperation (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 273).

European Parliament resolution of 18 January 1996 on trafficking in human beings (OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 88).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 on financial and technical measures (MEDA) to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 19 September 1996 on the political situation in Turkey (OJ C 320, 28.10.1996, p. 187).

Council Decision 96/706/EC of 6 December 1996 concerning the adoption of the guidelines for the indicative programmes concerning financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (MEDA) (OJ L 325, 14.12.1996, p. 20).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries (OJ L 202, 30.07.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on north-south cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction (OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 5).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 28 January 1999, on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ C 47, 20.2.1999, p. 10).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1999, on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ C 87, 29.3.1999, p. 97).

This appropriation is intended in particular to cover the financing to:

- support economic transition (by backing up the processes of modernisation and economic reconstruction of the Mediterranean non-member countries with a view to the gradual creation of a free trade area and by promoting direct investment in the region through the setting-up of joint ventures (MED-Invest, ECIP, risk capital),

- achieve a better socioeconomic balance (inter alia, by contributing to the improvement of the social services, balanced and integrated rural development, the commitment of civil society to development, support for education and cultural exchanges, the strengthening of democracy and human rights, protection of the environment and by promoting women's active participation in economic and social life),

- support regional integration and in particular the promotion of regional cooperation including environment (regional projects, decentralised cooperation programmes, cross-border cooperation with the Mediterranean regions of the European Union); support the Middle East peace process.

This appropriation is also intended to cover preparatory operations and pilot projects on information and training, inter alia, in the fields of equality of the sexes, the campaign against child discrimination, protection of the environment and tropical forests, drugs and AIDS control and population issues.

In implementing the appropriations, the Commission shall take account of the situation in each country regarding respect for the principles of democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights and the rights of minorities, respect for international law and respect for the territorial integrity and external borders of the Member States and Mediterranean non-member countries (European Parliament resolution of 19 September 1996).

This appropriation will also finance pilot actions to promote environmentally and socially sound business practice, including the transfer of technical knowledge on best practice in clean technologies and economic incentives.

It also covers systematic monitoring and evaluation to assess the environmental impact of the development schemes funded by this article and the publication of an annual assessment report.

At least 10 % of these funds are to be used for environmental projects and particularly for environmental policies resulting from the Agenda 21 Programme agreed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 July 1992.

This appropriation will also be used for a specific programme for cooperation in the field of the environment, notably for actions in favour of sustainable development in the Mediterranean.

It is also intended to cover the financing of one or more pilot projects on veterinary prevention and control in the countries bordering on the European Union.

This appropriation also covers expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature designed to enhance the profile or increase awareness of the European Union which are directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the European Union's action in the Mediterranean non-member countries.

In accordance with the results of the procedure for cooperation on regulations concerning the Structural Funds (Declaration No 29 on Article 11 of amended Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88), this appropriation also covers the joint financing of structural measures in non-member countries bordering the Community which are to be co-financed by the Structural Funds.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of preparatory measures to extend the trans-European networks and introduce a sustainable common transport policy at European level, to prepare the conclusion and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements and to follow up the Second Pan-European Transport Conference held in Crete in 1994.

Each quarter, the Commission will provide a report to the budgetary authority on the implementation of the programme, presenting an analysis of the allocation of the commitment and payment appropriations, by country and by sector of activity.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of various operations, in particular in industry, science and technology, energy, mining, transport, communications, tourism, agriculture and fisheries, resulting from cooperation agreements with third countries, including the countries of the Middle East, where these sectors are not covered by specific programmes.

With regard to the MEDA programmes for Turkey, and in accordance with the agreement between the Commission and the European Parliament, the Commission shall comply with the letter and spirit of the European Parliament's resolution of 19 September 1996 on the political situation in Turkey in all its actions under this programme. The programmes with Turkey must accordingly be directed towards consolidating democracy, and strengthening human rights and civil society. Through the interinstitutional working party, the European Parliament must approve the programmes drawn up by the Commission for Turkey, so that if they are rejected the relevant funds will not be committed.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-4 1 1 Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in the Mediterranean developing countries

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in the Mediterranean non-member countries in the aftermath of crisis situations arising out of war, civil conflict or natural disasters.

Operations covered will include:

- the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

- the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- social reintegration, notably for refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level.

EUR 30 000 000 is to be used solely for the purpose of rehabilitation and reconstruction of the region hit by the earthquake in Turkey.

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CHAPTER B7-4 2 - SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

B7-4 2 0 A Community operations connected with the Israel/PLO Peace Agreement - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-4 2 0 Community operations connected with the Israel/PLO Peace Agreement

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 of 11 July 1994 on financial and technical cooperation with the Occupied Territories (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2824/98 of 21 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the Occupied Territories (OJ L 351, 29.12.1998, p. 13).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2840/98 of 21 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the Occupied Territories (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 14).

This appropriation is intended to cover operations financed under the Community support programme for the Occupied Territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (1994 to 1998 and 1999 to 2003), in the context of the Middle East peace process.

The operations are intended to help the Palestinian population of the Territories, the central aim being the Territories' social and economic development, notably in respect of production (agriculture, fisheries and industry), urban and rural development, health, water supply, the environment, training and education and the establishment of Palestinian institutions. The operations should favour the use of renewable energies as much as possible.

Also charged to this article is the technical assistance required for undertaking the aid programmes and the cost of monitoring and evaluating projects.

This appropriation also covers preparatory operations, again in the context of the peace process, concerning regional cooperation between Israel and its neighbours, notably with regard to institutions, economic matters, water, the environment and energy.

Also charged to this article is the financing of activities designed to create a public opinion favourable to the peace process, in both camps, in particular:

- activities common to young Israelis and Palestinians,

- clear information in both languages,

- information activity and Israeli-Palestinian cooperation.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-4 2 1 Aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East

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Council Decision 96/626/EC of 7 October 1996 on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East (OJ L 282, 1.11.1996, p. 68).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 8 July 1999, approving the text of a 10th EC-UNRWA Convention covering the years 1999 to 2001, prior to the signature of the Convention by the Commission and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (COM(1999) 334 final).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses arising from the Community's participation in the financing of UNRWA education and health programmes established under the abovementioned Convention.

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B7-4 2 2 Financial aid for Israel and the Palestinian population of the Occupied Territories

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Council Decision 91/408/EEC of 22 July 1991 on financial aid for Israel and the Palestinian population of the Occupied Territories (OJ L 227, 15.8.1991, p. 33).

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments entered into under this heading.

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TITLE B7-5

COOPERATION WITH COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE, THE BALKANS, THE NEW INDEPENDANT STATES AND MONGOLIA

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CHAPTER B7-5 1 - EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CAPITAL

B7-5 1 0 Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital

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Remarks

Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement establishing a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1).

Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15).

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B7-5 1 1 Callable portion of subscribed capital

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Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement establishing a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1).

Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15).

This article relates to financing in the event of a call for the amount of capital subscribed by the European Community.

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CHAPTER B7-5 2 - COOPERATION WITH THE NEW INDEPENDENT STATES AND MONGOLIA

Remarks

Conclusions of the European Council in Lisbon on 26 and 27 June 1992.

Conclusions of the European Council in Edinburgh on 11 and 12 December 1992.

The European Union shall pursue a policy of cooperation with the New Independent States and Mongolia in accordance with the abovementioned provisions.

B7-5 2 0 A Assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.A

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers administrative expenditure against Articles B7-5 2 1 and B7-5 2 2.

B7-5 2 0 Assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia

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Remarks

Council Decision 93/246/EEC of 29 April 1993 adopting the second phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus II) (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 112, 6.5.1993, p. 34), as extended for the period 1998 to 2000 by Decision 96/663/EC (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 36).

Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 2053/93 of 19 July 1993 concerning the provision of technical assistance to economic reform and recovery in the Independent States of the former Soviet Union and Mongolia (OJ L 187, 29.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom, to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of safety and efficiency of nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1279/96 of 25 June 1996 concerning the provision of assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia (OJ L 165, 4.7.1996, p. 1).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom, EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 January 1999, concerning the provision of assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia (OJ C 37, 11.2.1999, p. 8).

Council Decision 1999/311/EC of 29 April 1999 adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education - Tempus III (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 30).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing or part-financing of assistance measures designed to support the transition to a market economy and to strengthen democracy.

Such measures include financing human resources, business restructuring and development, infrastructure, energy (including nuclear safety), the production, handling and distribution of food products, the environment, social system, education and health, support for democracy and equal treatment for men and women in the State concerned.

Operations which until 1996 were financed under Article B7-8 4 0 are included under transport.

Measures taken in the area of nuclear security are intended in particular to cover the financing of the technical and legal assistance necessary for the evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has been requested, including studies undertaken by the European Investment Bank; the measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be finalised and carried out. The Commission shall provide the budgetary authority with itemised information on the costs of this technical and legal assistance.

In accordance with the sole Article of Decision 94/179/Euratom, any proceeds from undertakings in receipt of a loan under that Decision will be entered against Item 6 1 9 1 of the statement of revenue and may be used to grant additional loans in line with the provisions of Article 96(1) of the Financial Regulation.

Total appropriations allocated to the nuclear sector may not exceed 13 % of the total appropriations available for this programme.

This appropriation may also be intended to cover a possible additional contribution by the European Union to the special fund for Chernobyl (Article B7-5 3 6).

A maximum amount of EUR 10 000 000 may cover expenditure related to the implementation of an integrated programme in Azerbaijan aiming to support the civil society and social sector, in particular the displaced population, as well as to promote democracy and human rights.

In implementing the loans, the Commission will seek to stimulate the consultancy market in the New Independent States by encouraging the involvement of local consultants in the Tacis programme.

Each year, in the context of the budgetary procedure, taking account of the programming and state of implementation of the programme, the budgetary authority shall decide on the proportion of the appropriations to be allocated to investment activities, to the incentive system and to the nuclear sector.

If necessary, this appropriation may also fund action to further Tadjikistan's position on the international financial markets.

Subject to the adoption of the proposed new Regulation, the Commission's new priorities for assistance are:

- greater concentration of assistance to achieve maximum impact,

- clearly differentiated country programmes,

- support for the objectives of the partnership and cooperation agreements.

These aims can be achieved by improving the implementation of assistance, including:

- a move from «demand-driven» to «dialogue-driven» programming,

- more promotion of investment,

- an increase in the number of assistance instruments available, including more twinning between European Union and New Independent States institutions and industrial cooperation,

- an improvement in the quality of assistance, notably through the creation of an incentive scheme.

Each quarter, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of the state of implementation of the programme's budget, showing the commitments entered into and payments made for each country and sector, and, for each country, any discrepancies between the programming and the implementation of the budget.

Decisions to commit the appropriations entered against this article may be taken after the adoption of each contract.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-5 2 1 Transfrontier cooperation in the field of structural operations

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1279/96 of 25 June 1996 concerning the provision of assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia (OJ L 165, 4.7.1996, p. 1).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom, EC), submitted by the Commission on 8 January 1999, concerning the provision of assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia (OJ C 37, 11.2.1999, p. 8).

In accordance with the results of the cooperation procedure under the Structural Fund Regulation (Declaration 29 to Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 as amended), the appropriation for this heading will be used to finance structural operations in the regions of the Tacis programme countries which have a common border with the European Union and the countries of central and eastern Europe, including the Baltic States. The projects to be funded also include environmental protection measures.

These operations, which form part of the Tacis programme, are undertaken in accordance with the structural policies and notably with Interreg (Community initiative in border zones) rules. As far as possible, joint programming and monitoring structures will be established, which will formulate common cross-border programmes for border regions, which will be treated as one single socioeconomic and, if possible, geographic entity.

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B7-5 2 2 Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in the New Independent States and Mongolia

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in the New Independent States and Mongolia in the aftermath of critical situations arising out of war, civil conflict or natural disasters.

Operations covered will include:

- the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

- the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level.

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B7-5 2 3 A Cooperation with the New Independent States and Mongolia under the Euratom Treaty - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-5 2 3 Cooperation with the New Independent States and Mongolia under the Euratom Treaty

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Part 1

In accordance with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission on the basis of powers specifically conferred on it by the second and third paragraphs of Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.

Resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 15 June 1992 on the renewal of the Community plan of action in the field of radioactive waste (OJ C 158, 25.6.1992, p. 3).

Resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 18 June 1992 on the technological problems of nuclear safety (OJ C 172, 8.7.1992, p. 2).

By stepping up cooperation with the countries of eastern Europe, the measures covered by Part 1 are designed to encourage the transfer of the benefits of the safety approach followed in the Community to these countries so as to help them bring their nuclear installations up to an equivalent level of safety to that applied in the Community and develop a genuine safety culture.

A total of EUR 1 320 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 685 030 in payment appropriations has been earmarked for this first heading.

Part 2

In accordance with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance measures taken by the Commission on the basis of powers specifically conferred on it by Title II, Chapter 10 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.

Resolution of the European Parliament of 9 April 1992 on nuclear safety in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (OJ C 125, 18.5.1992, p. 244).

Conclusions of the Essen European Council of 9 and 10 December 1994.

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/25/Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme (1998-2002) of actions in the nuclear sector, relating to the safe transport of radioactive materials and to safeguards and industrial cooperation to promote certain aspects of the safety of nuclear installations in the countries currently participating in the Tacis programme (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 31).

Measures under Part 2 to cover expenditure on:

- the completion of every "first phase" training phase in the areas of safeguards and health protection of specialists from the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States,

- the practical implementation of nuclear material accountancy and control, especially in Russia, based on the results of the "first phase", in particular in the form of projects in the following areas: information acquisition, treatment and evaluation, inspection procedures and performance, physical inventory-taking at the installations.

The expenditure to be covered includes the following items:

- the organisation of courses, traineeships and vocational training in the European Union and/or the countries of central and eastern Europe and in the Commonwealth of Independent States for experts in safeguards from these countries and/or States, including their subsistence expenses (travel, per diems, etc.),

- the organisation of seminars for the above experts in the European Union and/or the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States,

- visits by the above experts to nuclear installations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States,

- expenditure on teaching aids, logistical and office equipment related thereto,

- the taking, carriage and analysis of samples including sampling done with reference to illegal trafficking in nuclear materials.

A total of EUR 1 300 000 in commitment appropriations and payment appropriations has been earmarked for this second heading.

Part 3

The measures covered in 1998 by this third heading appear under Articles B7-0 3 0 (Phare) and B7-5 2 0 (Tacis) as from 1999.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-5 3 - OTHER COMMUNITY MEASURES IN FAVOUR OF THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE, THE NEW INDEPENDENT STATES, MONGOLIA AND THE COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS

B7-5 3 1 Exceptional macroeconomic assistance for Armenia, Georgia and, if appropriate, Tadjikistan

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Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1997, providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia, Georgia and, if appropriate, Tajikistan (OJ C 95, 24.3.1997, p. 64).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on... 1999, amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia, with a view to providing exceptional financial assistance for Tajikistan (COM(1999)... final).

This exceptional assistance aims to ease external financial constraints on some third countries experiencing macroeconomic difficulties characterised by serious budgetary imbalances and/or balance of payment deficits. It is directly linked to the implementation by the recipient countries of macroeconomic stabilisation and structural adjustment measures. Community action generally complements that of the International Monetary Fund, coordinated with other bilateral donors.

The amounts entered in this article are for measures already decided on.

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B7-5 3 2 Macroeconomic assistance for the countries of the western Balkans

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Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 60).

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31).

This exceptional assistance aims to ease external financial constraints on certain third countries experiencing macroeconomic difficulties characterised by serious budgetary imbalances and/or balance of payment deficits.

It is directly linked to the implementation by the recipient countries of macroeconomic stabilisation and structural adjustment measures. Community action generally complements that of the International Monetary Fund, coordinated with other bilateral donors.

The amounts entered in this article are for measures already decided on. The amounts entered in reserve are for other measures decided on or under preparation.

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B7-5 3 4 Completing the programme of cooperation on nuclear safety with the countries of central and eastern Europe and the New Independent States

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This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments entered into as part of the operation to back up the Commission's policy involving the harmonisation at European level of safety methodologies, practices, criteria, rules and requirements and the establishment of a strategy for radioactive waste management in accordance with the Council resolutions of 22 July 1975 and 15 and 18 June 1992 on the technological problems of nuclear safety.

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B7-5 3 6 Community contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund

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Council Decision 98/381/EC, Euratom of 5 June 1998 concerning a Community contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund (OJ L 171, 17.6.1998, p. 31).

This article is intended to cover the Community contribution of up to EUR 100 000 000 for the entire duration of the Fund.

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B7-5 3 7 Special actions in favour of the Baltic region

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People's Republic (OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 753/96 (OJ L 103, 26.4.1996, p. 5).

Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1279/96 of 25 June 1996 concerning the provision of assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia (OJ L 165, 4.7.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover, within the framework of the flexibility and harmonisation of the joint approach of Interreg, Phare and Tacis, the financing of special actions in favour of the countries neighbouring the European Union to the north.

In particular, it will support future development of relations and local, regional and NGO cooperation in the Baltic Sea region, including the Barents Sea and Arctic regions. Special attention will be given to local initiatives, above all those that look to improve the environment of the region and those preparing local and regional authorities for accession.

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CHAPTER B7-5 4 - COOPERATION WITH THE BALKAN COUNTRIES

B7-5 4 1 A Aid for the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-5 4 1 Aid for the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia

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Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1628/96 of 25 July 1996 relating to aid for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 204, 14.8.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 851/98 (OJ L 122, 24.4.1998, p. 1) (applicable until 31 December 1999).

Council Decision 97/831/EC of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 348, 18.12.1997, p. 1) (with Financial Protocol).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2454/1999 of 15 November 1999, amending Regulation (EC) No 1628/96 relating to aid for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and setting up a European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 299, 20.11.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of reconstruction projects in the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia.

It is also intended to cover expenditure relating to the return and resettling of refugees and displaced persons in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia-Montenegro), without discrimination based on the region of origin or nationality of the refugees or persons displaced as a result of the conflict on the territory of the former Yugoslavia.

This budget heading is accessible only to States and State bodies which fulfil the requirements arising from the Dayton Peace Agreements, notably regarding the protection of human rights, and the decisions of the special international court on the former Yugoslavia.

This appropriation may also be used for making a contribution to joint actions of police forces in order to help maintain peace and stability in Bosnia and guarantee the protection and security of civilians.

It may also cover initiatives for the reconstruction of civil society in Bosnia, and in particular for the reconstruction of the Bosnian parliament.

It also covers the operational and financial management costs of customs and fiscal assistance missions in the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia (formerly Article B7-5 4 4), responsible for training effective customs and tax services capable of providing the customs and fiscal revenue constituting the basis of the economic development of the recipient countries. These missions help to restore trust between the different parties and to support the return of refugees and displaced persons.

These costs include, inter alia, the contracts for customs monitors/consultants and local employees and operating expenditure, e.g. liaison office, logistic equipment, insurance, coordination meetings, computer support and development, communications, secretarial services, equipment and training.

The Commission delegate in Bosnia, who has special powers, will be provided with a strong management team and support from technical assistance and monitoring teams which have still to be recruited. In the light of the unusual situation with regard to reconstruction in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in order to secure appropriate staff who can provide the Commission with such technical support on the spot, part of the appropriation authorised for reconstruction measures may be earmarked for staff recruitment according to the rules for technical and administrative assistance.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-5 4 2 A Cooperation with the countries of the western Balkans - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-5 4 2 Cooperation with the countries of the western Balkans

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2082/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 20), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People's Republic (OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3800/91 of 23 December 1991, amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to include other countries in central and eastern Europe (OJ L 357, 28.12.1991, p. 10) (Albania).

Council Decision 93/246/EEC of 29 April 1993 adopting the second phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus II) (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 112, 6.5.1993, p. 34), as extended for the period 1998 to 2000 by Decision 96/663/EC (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 36).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/94 of 4 July 1994 concerning the implementation of a programme of cross-border cooperation between countries in central and eastern Europe and Member States of the Community in the framework of the Phare programme (OJ L 171, 6.7.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1366/95 of 12 June 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to Croatia (OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 463/96 of 11 March 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 with a view to extending economic assistance to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 65, 15.3.1996, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 753/96 of 22 April 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 with a view to extending economic aid to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 103, 26.4.1996, p. 5).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2760/98 of 18 December 1998 concerning the implementation of a programme for cross-border cooperation in the framework of the Phare programme (OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 49).

This appropriation is intended to cover, in the context of the democratisation of the countries of central and eastern Europe and their transition to a market economy, the financing of programmes aimed at, inter alia:

- the restructuring and privatisation of State-owned enterprises,

- development of the private sector,

- modernisation of the financial system,

- the restructuring and reform of agriculture,

- public administration and institutional reform,

- reform of the social services and employment,

- cooperation with NGOs,

- education and training,

- health,

- cultural cooperation,

- infrastructure of the energy, telecommunications and transport sectors,

- environmental protection.

It is accessible only to states and state bodies which fulfil the requirements arising from the Dayton Peace Agreements, notably regarding the protection of human rights and compliance with decisions of the special international court on the former Yugoslavia.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-5 4 6 Aid for the reconstruction of Kosovo

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2454/1999 of 15 November 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 1628/96 relating to aid for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and setting up a European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 299, 20.11.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of programmes for the reconstruction of Kosovo so that it is possible, among other things, for refugees to return to their country. Furthermore, these programmes include back-up measures for the resettlement of refugees, microcredit, loan guarantees, economic revival at local level and projects to set up and help run the administrative and legal framework of the authorities, including local authorities.

These programmes form part of a global strategy for the European Union to contribute to stability in the region.

This appropriation is also intended to fund operating expenditure on complying with the results of the future Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe.

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the programmes and in view of the special nature of the situation, a European Agency for Reconstruction is being set up. Operating expenditure of the Agency will be funded by an amount equivalent to not more than 8 % of the overall multiannual budget fixed for the measure.

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CHAPTER B7-6 0 - COMMUNITY MEASURES TO SUPPORT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS

B7-6 0 0 Community contribution towards schemes concerning developing countries carried out by non-governmental organisations

B7-6 0 0 0 A Community contribution towards schemes concerning developing countries carried out by non-governmental organisations - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-6 0 0 0 Community contribution towards schemes concerning developing countries carried out by non-governmental organisations

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European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the role of the non-governmental organisations in development cooperation (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 273).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1658/98 of 17 July 1998 on co-financing operations with European non-governmental development organisations (NGOs) in fields of interest to the developing countries (OJ L 213, 30.7.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- co-financing with non-governmental organisations of social or economic development operations to benefit the poorest sections of the population in developing countries, whether associated or not, and the implementation of such co-financing, taking account of the priorities for development established by the European Parliament in its resolution of 14 May 1992,

- co-financing of campaigns to raise public awareness of development issues carried out by European NGOs in the Member States and the countries affected by enlargement,

- a contribution towards the budget of the Liaison Committee of European development NGOs so as to strengthen cooperation between European NGOs and their partners in the developing countries and the partnership between development NGOs and Community institutions,

- technical support in assessing and following up NGO requests for co-financing,

- missions to check or evaluate the implementation of co-financed projects,

- evaluating and investigating the administrative and financial management of European and developing country NGOs, the methods used by NGOs in North-South cooperation and the implications of these factors for collaboration between the institutions of the European Union and NGOs,

- publications and information on NGO-Community cooperation with a view to providing greater visibility for Community activity and European Parliament involvement and improving information to NGOs.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-6 1 - TRAINING AND PROMOTION OF AWARENESS OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

B7-6 1 0 A Training and promotion of awareness on development issues including periods of training at the Commission for nationals of third countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It is also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-6 1 0 Training and promotion of awareness on development issues including periods of training at the Commission for nationals of third countries

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The appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of its institutional prerogatives in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

This appropriation covers the financing of awareness campaigns required to promote greater understanding by the public, especially young people, of matters related to the development of Third World countries and action undertaken under the heading of the cooperation policies of the European Union and its Member States, in particular schemes related to audiovisual information and development education, and also the "Lorenzo Natali" prize for journalistic work in the development field.

It is also intended to cover the organisation of short training periods and in-service training programmes for officials and other nationals of third countries, including central and eastern European countries, at the Commission.

Training expenses, i.e. accommodation and entertainment are also covered.

A number of these training periods and in-service training programmes should be in departments with a specific competence for human rights.

This appropriation is also intended to contribute to training and awareness raising on the integration of sustainability and environmental concerns into mainstream aid, in view of the Amsterdam Treaty commitment to sustainable development. These activities should be directed at public and private sector partners, as well as the European Union delegations in the recipient countries.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-6 1 1 Integrating gender issues in development cooperation

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 5).

This appropriation is intended to promote and support the implementation of the Council resolution of 20 December 1995 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation.

It is intended to cover actions in this area to benefit every geographical region in the world.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-6 1 2 Grants to NGOs which combat child discrimination

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The appropriations entered under this article are intended to finance, for the second year, preparatory measures within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

United Nations Convention on the rights of the child (1989).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on the situation of women and children in the developing countries (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 268).

European Parliament resolution of 18 January 1996 on trafficking in human beings (OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 88).

This appropriation is intended to promote actions of non-governmental organisations to co-finance activities in keeping with the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, aiming at combating violence against children and the exploitation of child labour, to support schooling and to provide food and protection for street children.

It is also intended to develop a sectoral policy on how to integrate the rights of children into Community development programmes.

This appropriation will also cover co-financing with NGOs which are members of the European network on street children worldwide.

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B7-6 1 4 Completion of Avicenne

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This appropriation is intended to enable commitments entered into under the Avicenne programme to be met.

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CHAPTER B7-6 2 - ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

B7-6 2 0 Environment in the developing countries

B7-6 2 0 0 A Environment in the developing countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-6 2 0 0 Environment in the developing countries

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Council Regulation (EC) No 722/97 of 22 April 1997 on environmental measures in developing countries in the context of sustainable development (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 1). (This Regulation expires on 31 December 1999.)

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 28 January 1999, on measures to promote the full integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ C 47, 20.2.1999, p. 10).

This appropriation is intended to provide Community financial assistance and technical expertise for initiatives in the developing countries which enable the people there to integrate environmental protection and sustainable development concepts more easily into their everyday lives.

It is aimed at schemes in the abovementioned field, benefiting all geographical regions of the world, as well as horizontal measures.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-6 2 0 1 A Tropical forests - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-6 2 0 1 Tropical forests

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Council Regulation (EC) No 3062/95 of 20 December 1995 on operations to promote tropical forests (OJ L 327, 30.12.1995, p. 9). (This Regulation expires on 31 December 1999.)

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 3 February 1999, on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ C 87, 29.3.1999, p. 97).

This appropriation is intended to provide Community support for the conservation and sustainable development of tropical forests and their biological diversity whilst seeking to ensure a better quality of life for forest peoples.

10 % of this appropriation should be used for a small tropical forestry project fund.

This appropriation is aimed at schemes in the abovementioned field, benefiting all geographical regions of the world, as well as horizontal measures.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-6 2 1 Health protection and campaign against drug abuse

B7-6 2 1 0 A North-South cooperation schemes in the context of the campaign against drug abuse - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-6 2 1 0 North-South cooperation schemes in the context of the campaign against drug abuse

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction (OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover a Community contribution to the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control, partly to finance its activities in the developing countries, and partly to finance direct action benefiting those countries such as the prevention and reduction of drug abuse and illicit production of drugs, and the control of drug trafficking, the diversion of precursors and money laundering in those countries.

It is also intended to finance the anti-drugs action plan proposed by the mechanism for coordination and cooperation between the European Union, Latin America and the ACP States, as well as horizontal measures.

Such action may include the supply of equipment and technical assistance required.

It constitutes part of the funds for implementing the Community's policy on combating drug abuse. Under this heading it contributes to operations falling within this policy together with appropriations entered under Articles B3-4 4 0 and B3-4 4 1.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-6 2 1 2 A Aid for population and reproductive health care, including HIV/AIDS - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-6 2 1 2 Aid for population and reproductive health care, including HIV/AIDS

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Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Presidency conclusions from the European Council of 13 December 1997, and in particular Article 58 concerning health and the means of establishing a therapeutic solidarity fund to combat AIDS in developing countries.

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of:

- reducing the transmission of HIV/AIDS and the spread of other diseases capable of being transmitted sexually or perinatally,

- reinforcing health and social services so that they can cope with the growing demands of the spreading epidemic,

- helping governments and communities to assess the epidemic's impact on different economic sectors and social groups, and to define and implement strategies to cope with it,

- developing scientific understanding of the epidemic and of the impact of measures, with a view to improving their quality, while excluding basic research,

- combating the ever-increasing incidence of tuberculosis,

- combating discrimination against, and the social and economic exclusion of, persons infected with HIV/AIDS,

- implementing projects, within the framework of an international therapeutic solidarity fund, aiming at improving access to antiretroviral treatments for people infected with HIV/AIDS, with priority for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, followed by provision of care after birth.

This appropriation is intended to cover schemes in the abovementioned field, benefiting all geographical regions in the world, as well as horizontal measures.

It must also assist women's organisations and associations in the developing countries to carry out measures implementing the action programme of the 1994 UN Conference in Cairo on population and development and the action platform of the 1995 Beijing International Women's Conference.

These measures are also aimed at coordinating the work of European Union non-governmental organisations in the field of population, reproductive health and family planning.

They are intended to help the developing countries in Asia, Latin America, the Mediterranean and Africa to design, undertake and evaluate population programmes. They should focus on reproductive, maternal and infant health services for the population as a whole, but in particular those for women. The following will also be covered, inter alia: training schemes, research and cooperation with non-governmental and international organisations, national, regional and local government agencies and authorities, grass-roots associations, including women's organisations, institutes and public and private bodies.

Funding is also earmarked for studies, research and measures aimed at better understanding the phenomenon of international migration as well as studies and innovative projects aimed directly at improving reproductive health and alleviating maternal and infant mortality in developing countries. Attention must be directed to the prevention of infections and other causes of mortality, including reproductive health.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

EUR 13 000 000 in commitment appropriations of this appropriation is intended to finance actions relating to former Item B7-6 2 1 1. EUR 7 000 000 is intended to finance actions relating to former Article B7-6 3 1.

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CHAPTER B7-6 4 - SPECIFIC AID SCHEMES IN THE FIELD OF DEVELOPMENT

B7-6 4 1 Rehabilitation and reconstruction measures for the developing countries, particularly ACP States

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in developing countries, in particular the ACP States, in the aftermath of critical situations arising out of war, civil conflict or natural disasters.

Operations covered will include:

- the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

- the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

- assisting with the needs of children, particularly rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers,

- supporting women and women's organisations to reduce gender disparities in society,

- supporting disabled people and disabled people's organisations to further their human rights.

In particular, operations should cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other civil society players favouring the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the decision-making and implementation process.

Likewise, in connection with strategies for Commission health policy and in order to underpin programmes enabling improvements to be made in basic primary health services, appropriations are also intended for carrying out a rheumatic fever prevention programme.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the Community's contribution in southern Africa towards:

- assisting with the needs of people affected by the internal conflicts in the region, including their repatriation and rehabilitation, as proposed by the UN/OAU Conference on refugees, returnees and displaced persons (Oslo, August 1988),

- encouraging closer economic relations within the Southern Africa Development Coordination Conference and support for trade, investment and marketing of products as well as job creation in the region,

- financing expenditure on Community actions undertaken in connection with the independence of Namibia.

This appropriation is also intended to cover a Community contribution in Somalia, in particular given that that country is currently unable to gain access to EDF funds.

Appropriations should be provided to facilitate economic integration in the region.

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B7-6 4 3 A Decentralised cooperation in the developing countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-6 4 3 Decentralised cooperation in the developing countries

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1659/98 of 17 July 1998 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 213, 30.7.1998, p. 6).

European Parliament resolution of 15 January 1999 on EU standards for European enterprises operating in developing countries: towards a European code of conduct (OJ C 104, 14.4.1999, p. 180).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures to support development initiatives taken by the local public authorities, community-based organisations and associations or groupings in the developing countries.

Funding in this context is mainly geared to information, educational, capitalisation and communication schemes so as to enable potential agents to better assimilate the decentralised cooperation approach.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-6 5 - MEASURES TO COMBAT FRAUD IN THE COOPERATION SECTOR AND MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY AID

B7-6 5 1 A Coordination of development policy, evaluation of the results of Community aid and follow-up and inspection measures - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-6 5 1 Coordination of development policy, evaluation of the results of Community aid and follow-up and inspection measures

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In conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget, the appropriations entered in this article are intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of its institutional prerogatives and of the powers specifically conferred on it by Article 180 of the EC Treaty.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, monitoring and support measures during the programming, preparation, implementation and evaluation stages of development operations, including the following:

- efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, impact and viability studies,

- monitoring of operations in the course of implementation,

- support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations.

It also covers the financing of exchanges and coordination meetings in which representatives from the developing countries concerned participate.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-6 6 - SPECIFIC MEASURES INVOLVING THIRD COUNTRIES

B7-6 6 0 External cooperation measures

B7-6 6 0 0 External cooperation measures

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Agreement (98/185/Euratom) of 19 September 1997 on terms and conditions of the accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to the Korean Peninsular Energy Development Organisation (KEDO) (OJ L 70, 10.3.1998, p. 10).

European Parliament resolution of 23 March 1999 on the Agreement on terms and conditions of the accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation (KEDO) (OJ C 177, 22.6.1999, p. 47).

This appropriation is intended to finance participation in the KEDO project.

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B7-6 6 0 1 A Relations and cooperation with the industrialised countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this poste and vice versa.

B7-6 6 0 1 Relations and cooperation with the industrialised countries

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2300/76 of 20 September 1976 concluding the Framework Agreement on commercial and economic cooperation between the European Communities and Canada (OJ L 260, 24.9.1976, p. 1).

Council Decision 95/523/EC of 27 November 1995 concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and Canada establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (OJ L 300, 13.12.1995, p. 18).

Council Decision 96/219/EC of 26 February 1996 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Canada (OJ L 74, 22.3.1996, p. 25).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 9 April 1996, concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement on trade and cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part (OJ C 188, 28.6.1996, p. 11).

European Parliament resolution of 18 July 1996 on Taiwan's role in international organisations (OJ C 261, 9.9.1996, p. 169).

Council Decision 98/18/EC of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Canada on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters (OJ L 7, 13.1.1998, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/142/EC of 26 January 1998 concerning the conclusion of an agreement on international humane trapping standards between the European Community, Canada and the Russian Federation and of an Agreed Minute between Canada and the European Community concerning the signing of the said Agreement (OJ L 42, 14.2.1998, p. 40).

Council Decision 98/552/EC of 24 September 1998 on the implementation by the Commission of activities relating to the Community market access strategy (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 31).

Council Decision 98/566/EC of 20 July 1998 on the conclusion of an agreement on mutual recognition between the European Community and Canada (OJ L 280, 16.10.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/201/EC of 14 December 1998 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products (OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 1).

As regards Canada, this appropriation covers measures designed to raise awareness of medium and long-term problems and the potential of bilateral relations by helping to set up and maintain regular contacts between decision-makers and opinion leaders (government officials, academics and media, consumer and business representatives) and supporting youth exchanges and youth-oriented programmes.

Such measures may also include studies and organising and sponsoring seminars, conferences and other events which help achieve the objectives established by the Framework Agreement on commercial and economic cooperation and other agreements between the European Community and Canada. This appropriation may, in particular, cover projects designed to improve the Canadian public's perception and understanding in general of the European Union and its policies.

As regards Korea, this appropriation will cover a series of projects designed to improve economic cooperation with Korea, including projects to: foster expertise in Korean language and business culture among Union enterprises (executive training programme, business internships programme); increase the transparency of the regulatory environment in South Korea (standards, testing and certification procedures); improve the business environment in South Korea (investment rules, bankruptcy law, etc.); support restructuring of the financial sector along market-based lines (legal framework, technical assistance in credit analysis, risk management); promote cooperation between European Union and South Korean companies; and provide information to South Korean consumers on the social and economic benefits which their country derives from two-way trade and investment, thus combating hostility towards foreign products and companies.

This appropriation is also intended for the co-financing of external measures with Taiwan with a view to its integration into the World Trade Organisation and the agreements concluded with the European Union to that end.

It is intended to cover the financing of measures provided for or falling within the framework of cooperation agreements signed with third countries or of the various instruments used in the external relations field. Such measures must not be covered by specific programmes.

This appropriation can also be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation in the field of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU and the applicant countries.

Also charged to this item is expenditure involved in monitoring the implementation of agreements by third countries and evaluating their impact on the various productive sectors of the Community economy.

This appropriation further covers preparatory project feasibility studies and evaluation of the activities undertaken.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-6 6 0 2 A New Transatlantic Agenda - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-6 6 0 2 New Transatlantic Agenda

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The appropriations entered under this item are intended to finance, for the third year, preparatory measures within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

Transatlantic Declaration of 22 November 1990 on relations between the European Union and the United States of America.

European Parliament resolution of 24 March 1994 on relations between the European Union and the United States of America (OJ C 114, 25.4.1994, p. 18).

European Parliament resolution of 15 January 1995 on transatlantic trade and economic relations (OJ C 34, 2.2.1998, p. 139).

New Transatlantic Agenda of 1995 signed by the Council on 3 December 1995 and Joint EC-USA Action Plan.

European Parliament resolution of 18 November 1998 on the "Transatlantic Economic Partnership" between the European Union and the United States of America (OJ C 379, 7.12.1998, p. 94).

This appropriation is intended to improve mutual understanding between key actors on each side of the Atlantic by creating an overarching framework for the activities envisaged by the Joint Action Plan of the New Transatlantic Agenda and the Bonn summit declaration.

This is to be achieved through financing pilot projects and preparatory actions between actors and organisations in both the European Union and the United States of America.

Specific initiatives may, where appropriate, be funded in part through public or private businesses and charitable organisations from the United States of America and in part from the European Union budget.

This appropriation will cover the following type of activities:

1. Teaching

- Transatlantic research and exchange programme

Continuation of the 10 "European centres" programme launched in 1998 and additional aid to expand the network. A contribution may be granted to an institution duly qualified to take on coordination and administration of a network between the centres. Each centre will put up funding to match the European Union contribution.

- Electronic resources and distance learning

Aid will be granted to proposals which involve the innovative use of new technologies to promote academic and other links between United States' and European universities and think-tanks. The emphasis will be on initiatives which disseminate information as widely as possible on the main developments in the European Union, including the euro, enlargement and the European Union's changing role in the world.

2. People to people

Establishing and maintaining links between actors from civil society on both sides of the Atlantic.

Support will be given to new and existing initiatives designed to foster sustainable links between citizen groups from both sides of the Atlantic or to bring together a range of representatives of society to discuss specific topics following on from the theme of the New Transatlantic Agenda. Such measures will be funded in part from sources in the United States of America.

3. Supporting and promoting the New Transatlantic Agenda (NTA)

Support for activities to promote greater awareness and knowledge of the NTA or which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in the NTA Joint Action Plan. This includes joint actions with the United States of America in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to support democratic, social and economic development.

4. Transatlantic Economic Partnership (TEP)

Activities to back up the process of regulatory cooperation and negotiations on implementing the TEP action plan. Supporting the preparation of bilateral actions on market access.

This appropriation also covers prior feasibility studies and evaluation of measures taken.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-6 6 1 A Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-6 6 1 Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines in the light of the European Parliament resolutions of 29 June 1995 (OJ C 183, 17.7.1995, p. 47), and subsequent resolutions.

It is also intended to contribute to the implementation and coordination of the action plan adopted following the signing of the Ottawa Treaty, taking into account the continuing needs for mine clearance, medical care, rehabilitation and reintegration of mine victims, education as a means of prevention and other capacity building measures within the affected States to ensure long-term effectiveness and sustainability of mine action efforts.

This appropriation also covers support for non-governmental organisations working for the earliest possible ratification of the Ottawa Treaty of December 1997 on the banning of anti-personnel mines.

It also covers medical care and re-education for the victims of mines.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-6 6 2 Community participation in the enforcement of economic sanctions and trade embargoes imposed by the international community

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1431/92 of 26 May 1992 temporarily suspending the autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties on a number of agricultural products (OJ L 151, 3.6.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1432/92 of 1 June 1992 prohibiting trade between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 151, 3.6.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2015/92 of 20 July 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1432/92 prohibiting trade between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 205, 22.7.1992, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2656/92 of 8 September 1992 concerning certain technical modalities in connection with the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1432/92 prohibiting trade between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 266, 12.9.1992, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3534/92 of 7 December 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1432/92 prohibiting trade between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 358, 8.12.1992, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 40/93 of 8 January 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2656/92 concerning certain technical modalities in connection with the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1432/92 prohibiting trade between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 7, 13.1.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 990/93 of 26 April 1993 concerning trade between the European Economic Community and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) (OJ L 102, 28.4.1993, p. 14).

Council Decision 94/366/CFSP of 13 June 1994 on the common position defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning prohibition of the satisfaction of the claims referred to in paragraph 9 of United Nations Security Council Resolution No 757 (1992) (OJ L 165, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1733/94 of 11 July 1994 prohibiting the satisfying of claims with regard to contracts and transactions the performance of which was affected by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 757 (1992) and related resolutions (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2471/94 of 10 October 1994 introducing a further discontinuation of the economic and financial relations between the European Community and the areas of Bosnia-Herzegovina under the control of Bosnian Serb forces (OJ L 266, 15.10.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2472/94 of 10 October 1994 suspending certain elements of the embargo on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) (OJ L 266, 15.10.1994, p. 8), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1673/95 (OJ L 160, 11.7.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2465/96 of 17 December 1996 concerning the interruption of economic and financial relations between the European Community and Iraq (OJ L 337, 27.12.1996, p. 1).

Commission communication pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2465/96.

This article is intended to cover the Community contribution to the implementation of economic sanctions and trade embargoes imposed by international organisations, in particular those costs directly related to the running of a coordination centre (Samcomm) responsible for:

- coordinating investigations into cases of violation of the sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, including expenditure on support services, development of computer applications, communications, secretarial services, equipment and training,

- the CAFAO, whose role is to train an effective customs service capable of providing the State of Bosnia-Herzegovina and its entities with customs revenue (the costs relating directly to the operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina are financed by Article B7-5 4 1),

- assisting States in the implementation of the sanctions against Iraq and the "Oil for Food" programme. At the end of December 1996 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 2465/96 implementing the embargo against Iraq and the measures of the UN Security Council Resolution 986 (1995), the so-called "Oil for Food" Resolution. Pursuant to Article 6 of the Regulation in question, in early March 1997 the Commission published the information required by Community traders in order to receive equal treatment in respect of "Oil for Food" and listed the points of contact where traders could obtain additional information concerning the embargo on Iraq.

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B7-6 6 3 Campaign against sex tourism in third countries

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The appropriations entered under this article are intended to finance, for the third year, preparatory measures within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 October 1998 on legal bases and implementation of the budget.

This appropriation is intended to cover the setting up and coordination of public awareness campaigns to oppose sex tourism affecting children.

Implementation of the activities envisaged under the campaign against child sex tourism will continue in 2000 on the basis of the Commission communication of 27 November 1996, which was welcomed both by the European Parliament (resolution of 6 November 1997) and the Council (Declaration of 26 November 1997).

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B7-6 6 4 European Training Foundation

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 of 7 May 1990 on the creation of a European Training Foundation (OJ L 131, 23.5.1990, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2063/94 (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1572/98 of 17 July 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 establishing a European Training Foundation (OJ L 206, 23.7.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the running costs of the European Training Foundation.

The Commission must ensure that the Foundation is paid a contribution to its administrative expenditure from the Tempus programme.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance with the provisions on transparency laid down in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The projected revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

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CHAPTER B7-7 0 - EUROPEAN INITIATIVE FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Remarks

Council resolution of 28 November 1991 on human rights and democracy in the developing countries.

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 1992 on a European initiative for democracy (OJ C 150, 15.6.1992, p. 281).

Council resolution of 18 November 1992 on the implementation of the Council resolution of 28 November 1991 on human rights and democracy in the developing countries.

European Parliament resolution of 13 July 1993 on human rights, democracy and development (OJ C 255, 20.9.1993, p. 47).

European Parliament resolution of 19 December 1997 on the Commission report on the implementation of measures intended to promote observance of human rights and democratic principles (for 1995) (OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 399).

European Parliament resolution of 19 December 1997 on setting up a single coordinating structure within the European Commission responsible for human rights and democratisation (OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 402), and in particular the operative paragraphs on a European network for human rights.

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

The appropriations covered by this chapter will be implemented in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The Commission will be assisted by an advisory working party - the working party on democracy and protection of human rights - comprising representatives of the European Parliament and the Commission and chaired by the Commission. The Commission will submit to the working party for its opinion the annual work programme.

These appropriations may also be used to contribute to the creation of the European network for human rights and democratisation, and to ensure that information on European Union policy and on European Union financed programmes/projects to promote human rights and democracy is collected, analysed, updated and circulated by means of the new electronic media, in particular the Internet.

In deciding upon proposals for European Union financing, the Commission shall consider first and foremost the likely effectiveness of a project in promoting democratic principles and the respect of human rights. Priority will be given to projects by non-governmental organisations which have demonstrated their effectiveness and viability over the past few years, and to projects expected to have a multiplier effect within civil society, which is the main agent in the transition to democracy.

The Commission may submit proposals for additional transfers to each article in this chapter in accordance with the political priorities and the amounts already used by NGOs, pursuant to Article 26(7) of the Financial Regulation.

The appropriations in this chapter which concern a geographical region may also be used to finance the establishment and maintenance of rehabilitation services for victims of torture and their families.

B7-7 0 0 A Support for democracy in the countries of central and eastern Europe, including the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers the expenditure on administrative management relating to the amounts entered in Article B7-7 0 1.

B7-7 0 0 Support for democracy in the countries of central and eastern Europe, including the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People's Republic (OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 753/96 (OJ L 103, 26.4.1996, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1628/96 of 25 July 1996 relating to aid to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 204, 14.8.1996, p. 1) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 851/98 (OJ L 122, 24.4.1998, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 12 December 1996 on human rights throughout the world in 1995/1996 and the European Union's human rights policy (OJ C 20, 20.1.1997, p. 161).

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the programme designed to support the development of democracy, the rule of law and civil society in the countries of central and eastern Europe, including the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia, and to finance measures to support the peace process, calm tensions and develop democracy by, inter alia, the promotion of free and independent media in the Republics formerly part of Yugoslavia,

- support - involving regional non-governmental organisations and trade unions' representatives as extensively as possible, and targeting women's associations in particular - for measures taken by associations actively campaigning for the restoration of democracy in civil life in the countries concerned.

Part of this appropriation should be utilised for action in favour of interethnic dialogue, the media, equal participation for women and men in the decision-making process, democratic groups, press freedom and support for the most vulnerable groups.

It may also be used to finance the establishment and maintenance of rehabilitation services for victims of torture and their families.

This appropriation also covers essential measures to identify, implement and supervise projects, so as to ensure that they are as cost-effective as possible and more transparent, will also be entered against this appropriation.

EUR 2 500 000 is earmarked for the financing of the measures to be developed to promote democracy and human rights under the Royaumont process action plan.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-7 0 1 Support for democracy in the New Independent States and Mongolia

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Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1279/96 of 25 June 1996 concerning the provision of assistance to economic reform and recovery in the New Independent States and Mongolia (OJ L 165, 4.7.1996, p. 1.).

European Parliament resolution of 12 December 1996 on human rights throughout the world in 1995/1996 and the European Union's human rights policy (OJ C 20, 20.1.1997, p. 161).

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements fo the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover the implementation of a programme to support democracy and the rule of law, and the transposition of internationally recognised human rights, rights for the protection of minorities and indigenous peoples and to develop civil society in the New Independent States and Mongolia in the framework of the European Parliament resolution of 15 July 1993.

Also charged to this appropriation is assistance in the rebuilding of the infrastructures necessary for public and democratic life and this with the broadest involvement of non-governmental organisations.

This appropriation also covers significant action in the area of public awareness and public education for a civil society, including voter education, and support for independent media.

Priority will be given to projects which have demonstrated their effectiveness and viability over the past few years, and have a multiplier effect within civil society, which is the main agent in the transition to democracy.

This appropriation will also cover the costs of essential measures to identify, implement and supervise projects, so as to ensure that they are as cost-effective as possible and more transparent.

An amount of EUR 500 000 is intended as a subsidy for the Moscow School of Political Studies.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-7 0 2 Human rights and democracy in the developing countries, in particular the ACP States

B7-7 0 2 0 A Human rights and democracy in the developing countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also coves expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers the expenditure on administrative management relating to the amounts entered in Item B7-7 0 2 1.

B7-7 0 2 0 Human rights and democracy in the developing countries

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Council resolution of 28 November 1991 on human rights and democracy in the developing countries.

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements fo the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover operations promoting human rights and democracy, notably those relating to the exercise of public authority, the development of civil society and conflict prevention, in strict association with the development policies of the European Union in favour of the developing countries, in particular the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.

It also covers the financing of the support for the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups and the provision of technical expertise on issues related to electoral processes, good governance, the promotion of equality between women and men, the rule of law and respect for human rights.

This appropriation also covers the cost of essential measures for the identification, implementation and supervision of projects with a view to ensuring maximum cost effectiveness and greater transparency.

It may also be used for training and information measures in this field.

This appropriation can also be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation in the field of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU and applicant countries.

It also covers support campaigns and measures designed to secure a moratorium on the death penalty and executions and, ultimately, the abolition of the death penalty.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-7 0 2 1 Human rights in southern African countries

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements fo the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1.).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover a European Union contribution towards operations promoting human rights and democracy, notably those relating to the exercise of public authority, the development of civil society, the promotion of equality between women and men and conflict prevention, contributing to the consolidation of democracy in the countries of this region.

It can also be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation in the field of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU or in the partner countries.

It also covers support campaigns and measures designed to secure a moratorium on the death penalty and executions and, ultimately, the abolition of the death penalty.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-7 0 3 A Democratisation process in Latin America - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-7 0 3 Democratisation process in Latin America

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Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the financing of special activities to contribute to the process of democratisation in Latin America, including Haiti and Cuba, particularly in assisting the reintegration into civilian life of those who have fought in civil wars in Central America,

- support for democratically elected authorities which have been the victims of coup attempts, and which retain the confidence of the European Community,

- support for funding the activities of the Latin American Parliament in the context of the agreements with the European Parliament,

- local coordination of management and evaluation.

This appropriation may be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation activities in the sphere of political education conducted by recognised political institutions in the EU or the applicant countries.

It also covers support for campaigns and measures designed to secure a moratorium on the death penalty and executions and, ultimately, the abolition of the death penalty.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-7 0 4 A Subsidies for certain activities of organisations pursuing human rights objectives - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

This appropriation also covers the expenditure on administrative management relating to the appropriations entered in Article B7-7 0 6.

B7-7 0 4 Subsidies for certain activities of organisations pursuing human rights objectives

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Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements fo the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover financing of the activities of organisations pursuing humanitarian aims and promoting human rights in third countries.

It also covers the support of the establishment and maintenance of rehabilitation centres for torture victims and other organisations offering concrete help to victims of human rights abuses.

Particular attention will be given to projects to assist children who are victims of human rights violations.

This appropriation also covers support for campaigns and measures designed to secure a moratorium on the death penalty and executions and, ultimately, the abolition of the death penalty.

These appropriatios entered in this article may also be used to finance non-governmental organisations and other organisations which provide legal advice or aid to persons or associations in need thereof.

This aid is allocated for projects to be undertaken in third countries and in the European Union in the form of grants to:

- promote Community and international initiatives aimed at abolishing the death penalty in all countries,

- train people who are called upon to teach others about human rights (judges, lawyers, civil servants, those responsible for the training of police and security forces, teachers, etc.),

- reinforce respect for the rights of the child,

- promote and protect women's rights, including action to combat trafficking in women,

- reinforce respect for ethnic minorities such as gypsies,

- strengthen respect for the human rights of indigenous peoples worldwide,

- promote training with organisations specialising in the defence of human rights,

- support for organisations which specialise in caring for refugees,

- promote the protection of human rights in countries where there is soon to be a change of sovereignty,

- assist the European Union in its contribution to international non-governmental organisations working for the establishment of an international criminal court,

- aid for the victims of terrorist acts and their families.

This appropriation is also intended to cover a contribution to the European Masters in Human Rights and Democratisation and the European Foundation for Freedom of Speech.

Priority is accorded to projects offering concrete and direct aid. Projects concerning research and academic seminars of particular merit are taken into consideration in so far as is possible, while guaranteeing transparency in the use of the funds and equality of opportunity for all organisations submitting projects.

The costs resulting from the inspection of projects which have received grants are also covered.

This appropriation may also be used to contribute to the creation of the European network for human rights and democratisation, and to ensure that information on European Union policy and on European Union financed programmes/projects to promote human rights and democracy is collected, analysed, updated and circulated by means of the new electronic media, in particular the Internet.

Also entered in this article are grants to organisations committed to the defence of human rights.

This appropriation is also intended for financial support to associations and organisations working to promote peace, reconciliation and dialogue in European Union regions and countries associated with the European Union currently or previously affected by violence.

It also covers the financing of a European secretariat to reinforce cooperation and coordination between European human rights NGOs in the Member States and the financing of specific measures likely to contribute to better implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, inter alia:

- two major conferences, one to evaluate the democratisation programmes in many parts of the world, and the other to examine the prospects for human rights in the 21st century. The conferences will also address the situation of minorities and the question of minority rights,

- measures likely to contribute to better implementation of the Universal Declaration,

- an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought.

Utilisation of this appropriation must take account of the specific requirements of the institutions and non-governmental organisations working in the human rights field and of the administrative constraints peculiar to international organisations.

This appropriation can also be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation in the field of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU or in the partner countries.

It also covers the financing of the European Foundation for Freedom of Expression.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-7 0 5 A MEDA programme for democracy - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-7 0 5 MEDA programme for democracy

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European Parliament resolution of 11 October 1995 on the Mediterranean policy of the European Union with a view to the Barcelona Conference (OJ C 287, 30.10.1995, p. 121).

European Parliament resolution of 14 December 1995 on the Euro-Mediterranean Conference in Barcelona (OJ C 17, 22.1.1996, p. 178).

European Parliament resolution of 19 September 1996 on the political situation in Turkey (OJ C 320, 28.10.1996, p. 187).

European Parliament resolution of 12 December 1996 on human rights throughout the world in 1995/1996 and the European Union's human rights policy (OJ C 20, 20.1.1997, p. 161).

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This programme is designed to support the development of democracy, of the constitutional state and of civil society in the countries covered by the MEDA programme.

It also covers the support of campaigns and measures designed to secure a moratorium on the death penalty and executions and, ultimately, the abolition of the death penalty.

It is also intended to promote the establishment of new interparliamentary Euro-Mediterranean relations, as indicated in the European Parliament resolutions of 11 October 1995 and 14 December 1995.

The projects will be selected by those responsible for the Commission's Euro-Mediterranean policy, who will directly monitor the projects selected.

Account should also be taken of the provisions of paragraph 5 of the European Parliament resolution of 19 September 1996 on the political situation in Turkey.

It also aims to support actions by women's associations, associations which promote the rights of the child and associations which promote inter-ethnic dialogue which actively support the promotion of democracy in the societies of the countries forming the Euro-Mediterranean partnership.

This appropriation may be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation activities in the sphere of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU or the applicant countries.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-7 0 6 Support for the activities of international criminal tribunals and for the setting-up of the International Criminal Court

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Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements fo the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1)

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures designed to help improve the functioning of the United Nations International Court for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Court for Rwanda, by financing operating expenditure incurred in gathering evidence (missions, investigations, travel by witnesses, exhumations etc.).

It is also intended to fund preparations for the setting up of the International Criminal Court.

This appropriationa also covers support for gender training for all staff of the courts.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this heading is authorised.

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B7-7 0 7 A Human rights and democracy in Asian countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-7 0 7 Human rights and democracy in Asian countries

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European Parliament resolution of 18 May 1995 on Tibet (OJ C 151, 19.6.1995, p. 278).

European Parliament resolution of 10 April 1997 on the human rights situation in Eastern Turkestan (Region of Xinjiang) (OJ C 132, 28.4.1997, p. 227).

European Parliament resolution of 12 June 1997 on the Commission communication on a long-term policy for China-Europe relations (OJ C 200, 30.6.1997, p. 158).

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to cover support for operations promoting human rights and democracy, notably those relating to the exercise of public authority, the development of civil society and conflict prevention.

It also covers the financing of activities to promote democracy in Asia, especially in the People's Republic of China and in the territory of East Timor, as well as of those activities connected with monitoring respect for human rights, particularly in Hong Kong and Macao, the autonomous region of Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, of those related to the promotion of freedom of the media, and of those intended to raise awareness of European Union measures in the field of democracy and human rights.

This appropriation also covers:

- support for the activities of non-governmental organisations involved in the protection and promotion of human rights in Tibet and of democracy and freedom in Tibet together with the initiatives taken in that connection within the European Union and financing of the research programme on the specifically Tibetan activities of the International Peace Research Institute,

- support for campaigns and measures designed to secure a moratorium on the death penalty and executions and, ultimately, the abolition of the death penalty.

This appropriation can also be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation in the field of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU and the applicant countries.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-7 0 9 A Support for democratic transition and the supervision of electoral processes-Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-7 0 9 Support for democratic transition and the supervision of electoral processes

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Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

This appropriation is intended to finance activities in support of democratic transition and the electoral process in third countries.

It may be used in particular:

- for measures to build up a capacity to carry out effective election observation operations. This includes capacity building in relation to the training of personnel, including the establishment of a pool of specialist professionals, the monitoring of media access during election campaigns, the evaluation of the European Union's participation in international election observation missions, and the continued monitoring of the post-electoral situation,

- to heighten the visibility of the role of the European Union and the European Parliament in such operations.

This appropriation may be used to support bilateral or multilateral cooperation activities in the sphere of political education by recognised political institutions in the EU or the applicant countries.

Observers' missions may be financed from it.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-8 0 - INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AGREEMENTS

B7-8 0 0 International fisheries agreements

B7-8 0 0 0 A International fisheries agreements - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriations is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-8 0 0 0 International fisheries agreements

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This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure arising from the fisheries agreements which the Community has negotiated or intends to renew or negotiate with third countries.

Agreements negotiated and/or to be renewed

Regulations and Decisions concerning the conclusion of agreements/protocols on fisheries between the European Community and the governments of the following countries:

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Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-8 0 0 1 A Contributions to international organisations - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this item and vice versa.

B7-8 0 0 1 Contributions to international organisations

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This appropriation is intended to finance the European Community's active participation in international fisheries organisations responsible for the long-term conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine fisheries resources:

- CCAMLR (Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26)),

- NASCO (Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the conservation of salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24)),

- IBSFC (Council Decision 83/414/EEC of 25 July 1983 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on fishing and conservation of the living resources in the Baltic Sea and the Belts (OJ L 237, 26.8.1983, p. 4)),

- ICCAT (Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the conservation of Atlantic tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the conference of plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33)),

- NEAFC (Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the north-east Atlantic fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21)),

- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (OAA, FAO),

- NAFO (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community of the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the northwest Atlantic fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1)),

- IOTC (Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24)),

- GFCM (Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34)),

- Fishery Committee for the eastern-central Atlantic (CECAF),

- Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (IOFC).

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

- expenditure arising from the European Union's compulsory contributions to the budgets of international fisheries organisations,

- European Union membership and voluntary funding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, fisheries section, including Globefish.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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B7-8 0 0 2 Preparatory work for new international fisheries organisations and other non-compulsory contributions to international organisations

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This appropriation is intended to fund:

- preparatory work on new international fisheries organisations (e.g. IATTC, SEAFO, etc.),

- international fisheries organisations in which the European Community has observer status (Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 310 of the Treaty establishing the European Community):

- - the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES),

- the International Whaling Commission (IWC),

- the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

- specific expenditure to be reimbursed to the International Council for the exploration of the sea (ICES),

- registration fees for meetings of international fisheries organisations in which the European Community has observer status,

- financial contributions to preparations for new international fisheries organisations which are of interest to the Community,

- financial contributions to scientific work carried out by international fisheries organisations which is of special interest to the Community,

- financial contributions to activities (working, informal or extraordinary meetings of the contracting parties) which uphold the interests of the Community in international fisheries organisations and strengthen cooperation with its partners in these organisations with whom it has relations in the fisheries sector. In this connection, the costs of participation by representatives of third countries in negotiations and meetings within international forums and organisations, when their presence becomes necessary for Community interests, may also be charged to this item.

This relates to the following organisations:

- CCAMLR (Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26)),

- NASCO (Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the conservation of salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24)),

- IBSFC (Council Decision 83/414/EEC of 25 July 1983 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on fishing and conservation of the living resources in the Baltic Sea and the Belts (OJ L 237, 26.8.1983, p. 4)),

- ICCAT (Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the conservation of Atlantic tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the conference of plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33)),

- NEAFC (Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the north-east Atlantic fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21)),

- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (OAA, FAO),

- NAFO (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community of the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the northwest Atlantic fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1)),

- IOTC (Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24)),

- GFCM (Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34)),

- Fishery Committee for the eastern-central Atlantic (CECAF),

- Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (IOFC).

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-8 1 - EXTERNAL ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENT POLICY

B7-8 1 0 LIFE (European Financial Instrument for the Environment) - Operations outside Community territory

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 of 21 May 1992 establishing a financial instrument for the environment (LIFE) (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1404/96 (OJ L 181, 20.7.1996, p. 1).

Amended proposal for a Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 14 June 1999, concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (COM(1999) 305 final).

This appropriation is intended to cover financial contributions to specific operations intended to give effect to the external aspects of the Community's environment policy and legislation, notably by targeting funding at technical assistance measures designed to establish and build institutional capacity in third countries bordering the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas in the environment field. It also covers the back-up measures specified in Article 2(3) Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92.

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B7-8 1 1 A Contribution to international environmental activities including the Global Environment Fund - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-8 1 1 Contribution to international environmental activities including the Global Environment Fund

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Resolution (47/191) of the 47th session of the United Nations General Assembly conferring on the European Commission the status of full participant in the work of the Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD), responsible for the implementation of Agenda 21.

Commission communication to the Council of 10 September 1992 on the follow-up to the undertakings given at the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development (UNCED, Rio 1992) (SEC(92) 1631 final).

Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 1 February 1993 on a Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development (OJ C 138, 17.5.1993, p. 1).

Council conclusions of 9 December 1996 on the common platform in preparation for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the implementation and follow-up of Agenda 21 and the related outcomes of the UN Conference on environment and development held in Rio in 1992.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- part-financing of action undertaken in cooperation with international organisations responsible for sustainable development and the environment,

- shared-cost financial assistance for establishing Agenda 21 at local, regional or national level,

- contribution to the implementation of action resulting from the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the follow-up to the Rio Conference (June 1997), including protection of forests (especially tropical forests).

This appropriation is also intended to cover participation in international environmental agreements and their implementation, in particular the following agreements:

Protection of the marine environment

Convention for the prevention of marine pollution from land-based sources (Paris Convention) (OJ L 194, 25.7.1975, p. 6).

Convention for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution (Barcelona Convention) (OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 3).

Agreement on cooperation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (Bonn Agreement) (OJ L 188, 16.7.1984, p. 9).

Cooperation Agreement for the protection of the coasts and waters of the north-east Atlantic against pollution (OJ L 267, 28.10.1993, p. 22).

Council Decision 98/249/EC of 7 October 1997 on the conclusion of the Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic (OJ L 104, 3.4.1998, p. 1)

Convention on the protection of the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Agreement) (OJ L 73, 16.3.1994).

Protection of nature

Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Berne Convention) (OJ L 38, 10.2.1982, p. 3).

Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn Convention) (OJ L 210, 19.7.1982, p. 11) and related agreements.

Council Decision 93/626/EEC of 25 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on biological diversity (OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 1).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 4 February 1998 on a European Community biodiversity strategy (COM(98) 42 final).

Convention on the protection of the Alps (Alpine Convention) (OJ L 61, 12.3.1996, p. 32) and the Protocols thereto.

Protection of the atmosphere

Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution (Geneva Convention) (OJ L 171, 27.6.1981, p. 13) and the protocols thereto.

Council Decision 88/540/EEC of 14 October 1988 concerning the conclusion of the Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 297, 31.10.1988, p. 8).

Council Decision 94/69/EC of 15 December 1993 concerning the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (OJ L 33, 7.2.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3093/94 of 15 December 1994 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 333, 22.12.1994, p. 1)

Amended proposal for a Council Regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 11 February 1999, on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ C 83, 25.3.1999, p. 4).

Protection of international waterways

Convention on the protection of the Rhine against chemical pollution (OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 37).

Convention on the International Commission for the protection of the Elbe (OJ L 321, 23.11.1991, p. 25).

Convention on cooperation for the protection and sustainable use of the river Danube (OJ L 342, 12.12.1997, p. 18).

Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes (OJ L 186, 5.8.1995, p. 44).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 February 1999, concerning the signature, on behalf of the Community, of the new Convention for the protection of the Rhine (COM(1999) 51 final).

Council Decision 1999/257/EC of 29 March 1999 relating to the conclusion of the Convention on the International Commission for the protection of the Oder (OJ L 100, 15.4.1999, p. 20)

Other Conventions

Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal (OJ L 39, 16.2.1993, p. 3).

Amended proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 30 March 1993, concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context (OJ C 112, 22.4.1993, p. 15).

Council Decision 98/216/EC of 9 March 1998 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the United Nations Convention to combat desertification in countries seriously affected by drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa (OJ L 83, 19.3.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is also intended to cover:

- financial contributions to the administrative expenses of international environmental agreements to which the Community is a contracting party as well as preparatory work for future international agreements involving the Community,

- financial assistance to the EDP and NGOs to cover participation in work on existing agreements and preparatory work on future agreements,

- support for the implementation of the provisions of international environmental agreements.

It is also intended to cover:

- the work of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership,

- activities relating to enlargement or, in some cases, information measures essential to the approximation of legislation. The Community will provide the applicant countries with technical assistance to help with the alignment of environmental legislation (communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the candidate countries in Central and Eastern Europe of 20 May 1998 on accession strategies for the environment: meeting the challenge of enlargement with the candidate countries in Central and Eastern Europe-COM(98) 294 final),

- financial contributions to specific operations and technical evaluation operations.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-8 2 - FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS LINKED TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

B7-8 2 0 Agreement with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

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Council Decision of 25 November 1991 on the accession of the Community to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's annual contribution to the FAO following its accession.

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Council Decision 86/304/EEC of 25 June 1986 on the signing of the Wheat Trade Convention, 1986, and the Food Aid Convention, 1986, constituting the International Wheat Agreement, 1986, and the deposit of a declaration of provisional application of these Conventions (OJ L 195, 17.7.1986, p. 1).

Council Decision 87/401/EEC of 8 December 1986 concerning the conclusion of the International Agreement on olive oil and table olives, 1986 (OJ L 214, 4.8.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/367/EEC of 26 June 1991 on the conclusion of the Wheat Trade Convention 1986, and the Food Aid Convention 1986, constituting the International Wheat Agreement 1986, as extended until 30 June 1993 (OJ L 197, 20.7.1991, p. 43).

Council Decision 92/580/EEC of 13 November 1992 on the signing and conclusion of the International Sugar Agreement 1992 (OJ L 379, 23.12.1992, p. 15).

Council Decision 93/622/EC of 16 November 1993 on the conclusion of the Protocol of 1993 amending and extending the International Agreement on olive oil and table olives, 1986 (OJ L 298, 3.12.1993, p. 36).

Council Decision 94/109/EC of 7 February 1994 concerning the signing and provisional application of the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 on behalf of the Community (OJ L 52, 23.2.1994, p. 25).

Council Decision 94/570/EC of 18 July 1994 concerning the conclusion of the International Coffee Agreement 1994 (OJ L 222, 26.8.1994, p. 1).

Council communication of 29 June 1995 concerning the provisional application of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995, and the Food Aid Convention, 1995, constituting the International Grains Agreement, 1995 (OJ C 204, 9.8.1995, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community's contribution to the international agreements and bodies mentioned.

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B7-8 2 2 European Community financial contribution to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982

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Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 1).

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 3).

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Community's financial contributions to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in particular the International Sea-Bed Authority and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.

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CHAPTER B7-8 3 - COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES ON EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

B7-8 3 0 Cooperation with third countries on education and vocational training

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Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 149 and 150 thereof.

Council Decision 95/487/EC of 23 October 1995 concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and the United States of America establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 279, 22.11.1995, p. 11).

Council Decision 95/523/EC of 27 November 1995 concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and Canada establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (OJ L 300, 13.12.1995, p. 18).

Special efforts should be made to coordinate this programme with other budget headings and other Community programmes.

This appropriation is in particular intended to cover:

- comparative studies on qualifications and skills,

- the establishment of an exchange programme for students, teachers and administrators,

- the promotion of cooperation between institutions,

- aid for the establishment of relations between the sectors of industry concerned and universities.

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CHAPTER B7-8 4 - EXTERNAL ASPECTS OF TRANSPORT POLICY

B7-8 4 0 External aspects of transport policy

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 4055/86 of 22 December 1986 applying the principle of freedom to provide services to maritime transport between Member States and between Member States and third countries (OJ L 378, 31.12.1986, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 684/92 of 16 March 1992 on common rules for the international carriage of passengers by coach and bus (OJ L 74, 20.3.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 881/92 of 26 March 1992 on access to the market in the carriage of goods by road within the Community to or from the territory of a Member State or passing across the territory of one or more Member States (OJ L 95, 9.4.1992, p. 1).

The activities to be financed under this article, which are of strategic importance for transport policy, mainly concern monitoring the pan-European transport meetings of the central and eastern European countries and Mediterranean non-member countries, extending the trans-European transport network to third countries and promoting the objectives of the common transport policy outside the Community. The article carries only a token entry pending a legal basis.

The payment appropriations are intended to enable commitments to be met which have been entered into up to 31 December 1997 in the framework of this heading which covers the financing of preparatory actions to extend the trans-European networks, introduce a sustainable common transport policy at European level, prepare the conclusion and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements and follow up the Second Pan-European Transport Conference held in Crete in 1994. Since 1998, the above actions have been financed under the MEDA (Article B7-4 1 0), Phare (Article B7-0 3 0) and Tacis (Article B7-5 2 0) programmes.

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CHAPTER B7-8 5 - EXTERNAL ASPECTS OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

B7-8 5 0 A External trade relations, including access to the markets of non-Community countries - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-8 5 0 External trade relations, including access to the markets of non-Community countries

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Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 of 22 December 1994 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation (OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 71).

Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/552/EC of 24 September 1998 on the implementation by the Commission of activities relating to the Community market access strategy (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 31).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 of 21 December 1998 applying a multiannual scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001 (OJ L 357, 30.12.1998, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to:

- cover Commission activities in the context of multilateral economic and trade relations and the implementation of international trade agreements,

- enable the Commission to deal with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), implement the results of the Uruguay Round and take part in the new round of trade talks (the Millennium Round),

- cover measures in the context of bilateral relations with the European Union's major trading partners in order to improve mutual understanding of the problems related to international trade. It is used to finance the implementation and supervision of bilateral conformity assessment agreements and training and technical assistance activities relating to the European Union's commercial policies and practices,

- cover expenditure of NGOs active in monitoring WTO activities. Such activities should include public information on the constitution and mandate of the WTO, studies on the forthcoming chapters of the new trade agenda of the WTO and its working groups, analysis of the relationship between multilateral, regional and bilateral commercial treaties, and research on the implications of the new trade regime, especially for the countries of the south and for agriculture, both in the north and in the south,

- cover the Commission's activities in the new areas of multilateral international trade, e.g. the environment, competition, investment and social issues,

- contribute to the harmonious development of the world economy and trade by means of a common policy consisting, inter alia, of economic and trade measures relating to trade in goods and services, intellectual property, public procurement and investments.

This appropriation is also intended to finance Commission measures relating to the new issues of multilateral world trade such as the environment, competition and social issues, and in particular the connection between increasing world trade interpenetration and poverty.

It is also intended to finance studies of the impact of increasing world trade on use of the environment and, in particular, of the environmental costs of world trade. The studies are to be completed during the first stage of the next round of world trade negotiations.

It is also intended to promote both access to non-Community markets in the light of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round, which has created new opportunities for European industry, and a worldwide trading system.

It covers mainly the following activities:

- establishment and development of the market access database on the Internet including the purchase of the necessary documentation,

- specific analysis of the various obstacles to trade on key markets, including analysis of the implementation by third countries of their obligations under international trade agreements and in connection with the preparation of negotiations,

- organisation for businesses of seminars and other similar forums, production and distribution of studies, information packs, publications and leaflets concerning any legal or economic aspect relating to the removal of trade barriers.

Support to European industry for the organisation of activities specifically geared to market access focusing on trade cooperation, investment, market assessment, or setting up bilateral or multilateral campaigns aimed at opening markets, e.g. of the "Trade Barriers Regulation" type.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in connection with technical assistance and seminars on the European Union's generalised system of preferences and other matters relating to access to the European Union market.

It also covers payments in connection with past commitments under Article B7-8 7 0.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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B7-8 5 1 A Promotion of European Union exports to Japan - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also coves expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-8 5 1 Promotion of European Union exports to Japan

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/1999 of 11 May 1999 on implementation by the Commission of a programme of specific measures and actions to improve access of European Union goods and cross-border services to Japan (OJ L 127, 21.5.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of an executive training programme designed to build up a pool of European executives able to communicate and operate in Japan's business environment, including: recruitment, training, pre-mission preparation of groups of European business executives, notably from small and medium-sized entreprises, for participation in initiatives in Japan aimed at improving their commercial presence on the Japanese market (the "Gateway to Japan" campaign).

The objectives of this campaign are as follows:

- to enhance trade and investment relations with Japan,

- to further understanding of Japanese trade and investment regulations and business practices.

In addition, support may be given to the following measures and actions, where appropriate:

- specific actions to facilitate the access of Community enterprises (notably small and medium-sized entreprises) to the Japanese market,

- specific measures to identify and remove trade barriers in accordance with the Community's market access strategy,

- collection of information and policy advice on specific regulatory issues in the field of trade, investment and intellectual property rights in the Japanese market which may affect Community business interests,

- seminars to promote European Union-Japan trade and investment relations and initiatives to enhance the visibility of the European Union in Japan,

- high-level business missions to address specific issues concerning access to the Japanese market,

- studies to evaluate the effectiveness of measures and actions undertaken within the framework of the Regulation concerned.

Any revenue from financial participation by outside parties in promotional activities, notably the ETP, may be reused in accordance with Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-8 6 - EXTERNAL ASPECTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMS POLICY

B7-8 6 0 A Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2000) - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-8 6 0 Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2000)

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Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24).

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 2 June 1999, amending Decision 210/97/EC adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (COM(1999) 253 final).

The legal basis of technical assistance measures is found in the various cooperation, free trade and customs union agreements between the Community and numerous non-member countries.

This appropriation is intended to cover the smooth operation and coordination of measures involving customs cooperation and assistance to non-Community countries on customs and tax matters.

The operational expenditure consists mainly of:

- financing for monitoring operations, working parties, measures or projects and seminars involving officials of non-Community governments,

- financing for studies, analyses or simulations,

- financing for public awareness campaigns and communication programmes,

- financing for assistance, training and technical support measures for non-Community countries,

- financial contributions to communication and public awareness campaigns carried out by non-Community countries or outside bodies,

- financing for the organisation of bilateral and multilateral meetings between the European Union and non-member countries and to cover participation by the latter.

Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries in customs cooperation agreements and entered against Item 6 0 9 3 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-8 7 - PROMOTION OF COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

B7-8 7 1 Assistance to ACP producers

B7-8 7 1 0 Assistance to ACP banana producers

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2320/96 of 28 November 1996 continuing a special system of assistance to traditional ACP suppliers of bananas established by Regulation (EC) No 2320/96 (OJ L 316, 5.12.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 856/1999 of 22 April 1999 establishing a special framework of assistance for traditional ACP suppliers of bananas (OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 2).

This appropriation is intended to enable commitments to be met which have been entered into in the context of technical assistance and income support for ACP producers following the introduction of the common organisation of the market in bananas.

Also charged to this item from 1 January 1999 is a new programme of assistance intended to help ACP banana producers adapt to the new market conditions brought about by changes in the common organisation of the market in bananas

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B7-8 7 1 2 Assistance to traditional ACP rum producers in the fields of market development and diversification

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This item covers, for the first year, to fund preparatory actions within the meaning of the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999.

It is intended to provide assistance to traditional ACP exporters of commodity rum unable to support fully, from their own resources, measures that will:

- assist in creating a generic rum marque by the ACP regions,

- enable programmed marketing by region,

- enhance competitiveness of traditional ACP exporters,

- provide the necessary environmental controls to fully meet EU market standards,

- allow the industry to move out of commodity production into higher value branded rum products.

No group in which multinational firms have a majority holding, either directly or indirectly, is eligible for appropriations from this item.

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B7-8 7 2 A Promotion of Community investment in developing countries of Asia, Latin America, the Mediterranean and in South Africa by economic cooperation and trade agreements - Expenditure on administrative management

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority to enable it to deliver an opinion prior to transfers of appropriations from the main heading to this article and vice versa.

B7-8 7 2 Promotion of Community investment in developing countries of Asia, Latin America, the Mediterranean and in South Africa by economic cooperation and trade agreements

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Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 of 29 January 1996 on the implementation of the European Communities investment partners financial instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa (OJ L 28, 6.2.1996, p. 2).

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of various measures to encourage Community investment in the developing countries in Asia, Latin America and the Mediterranean linked to the Community by economic cooperation and trade agreements.

It also covers the financing of similar measures in South Africa in line with, inter alia, the provisions of the Interim Agreement between the European Union and South Africa.

Part of the appropriation should be made available as a matter of priority for joint ventures in the field of appropriate environmental technology and for capacity-building initiatives to train local specialists in the field of environmental technology.

Funding from this budget line shall be available primarily for those initiatives in which women's development forms an integral element.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this heading is authorised.

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CHAPTER B7-9 1 - EMERGENCY AID RESERVE

B7-9 1 0 Emergency aid reserve

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Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

In the light of the conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council of 11 and 12 December 1992 and the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, the institutions have decided to enter an emergency aid reserve in the budget.

The aim of this reserve, in accordance with paragraph 23(c) of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 is to provide a rapid response to ad hoc aid requirements in the light of events which could not have been foreseen when the budget was drawn up, with priority for humanitarian operations.

When the Commission sees a need to call on this reserve, it will initiate a trialogue procedure, if necessary in a simplified form, as soon as possible with a view to securing the agreement of the two arms of the budgetary authority on the need for recourse to the reserve and on the sum required. The appropriations will be transferred to the budget headings concerned.

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SUBSECTION B8

COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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CHAPTER B8-0 1 - COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

Remarks

On a yearly basis the Presidency of the Council shall consult the European Parliament on a document established by the Council on the main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP), including the financial implications for the European Union's budget. Furthermore, the Presidency shall regularly inform the European Parliament on the development and implementation of CFSP actions.

Each time that it adopts a decision in the field of CFSP entailing expenditure, the Council shall immediately communicate to the European Parliament an estimate of the costs envisaged (financial statement), in particular those regarding time-frame, staff employed, use of premises and other infrastructure, transport facilities, training requirements and security arrangements.

The Commission shall inform the budgetary authority on the implementation of CFSP actions and the financial forecasts for the remaining period of the year on a quarterly basis.

B8-0 1 0 Conflict prevention and crisis management

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of operations already decided on, or any other operations decided on in the course of the financial year.

Current measures include the participation of the European Union in the implementing structures of the peace plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina (High Representative's Office), the establishment of a European Union assistance programme to support the Palestinian Authority in its efforts to counter terrorist activities emanating from the territories under its control and the implementation of the specific programmes resulting from the common position concerning conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.

These measures may entail use of military capabilities and would be implemented notably by the Western European Union. They include humanitarian and rescue tasks, peacekeeping tasks and tasks of combat forces in crisis management, including peacemaking.

B8-0 1 0 0 Conflict prevention and crisis management-Existing measures

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B8-0 1 0 1 Conflict prevention and crisis management-New measures

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B8-0 1 1 Non-proliferation and disarmament

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the financing of measures decided on in the course of the financial year, in particular to help reduce weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical and biological) in Russia especially. It will also be used to finance operations to combat the distribution of light arms and illicit arms trafficking.

B8-0 1 1 0 Non-proliferation and disarmament-Existing measures

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B8-0 1 1 1 Non-proliferation and disarmament-New measures

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B8-0 1 2 Conflict resolution, verification, support for the peace process and stabilisation

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance non-military measures to assist conflict resolution. These measures include maintaining public order and monitoring compliance with agreements by means of policing, the deployment of observers and assistance. Measures financed may also include security initiatives, to be implemented notably under joint strategies for certain regions such as the Balkans and the Mediterranean.

B8-0 1 2 0 Conflict resolution, verification, support for the peace process and stabilisation-Existing measures

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B8-0 1 2 1 Conflict resolution, verification, support for the peace process and stabilisation-New measures

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B8-0 1 3 European Union special envoys

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures concerning the special envoys nominated by the European Union.

It also covers all expenditure relating to the setting-up of special envoys' teams, including staff costs other than for staff seconded by the Member States and European Union institutions.

B8-0 1 3 0 European Union special envoys-Existing measures

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B8-0 1 3 1 European Union special envoys-New measures

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B8-0 1 4 Emergency measures

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing for any unforeseen measures decided on in the course of the financial year which have to be implemented urgently, as well as operations under negotiation.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the initial expenses incurred by an operation financed by the CFSP policy from the day of entry into force of the joint action adopted by the Council, which decides the budget allocation for the mission concerned.

B8-0 1 4 0 Emergency measures-Existing measures

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B8-0 1 4 1 Emergency measures-New measures

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B8-0 1 5 Preparatory measures and joint strategies

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This appropriation includes an amount for funding preparatory and evaluation measures with a view to the definition of any joint actions or common positions under the common foreign and security policy, analysis operations (ex ante evaluations of means, specific studies) or work in preparation for the launching of joint actions (organisation of meetings or participation in meetings, reconnaissance operations on the ground) and for funding the evaluation of the implementation of common foreign and security policy measures.

It is also intended, if necessary, for the funding of acts implementing the common strategies referred to in Article 13 of the Treaty.

B8-0 1 5 0 Preparatory measures and joint strategies-Existing measures

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B8-0 1 5 1 Preparatory measures and joint strategies-New measures

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SUBSECTION B0

GUARANTEES AND RESERVES

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE B0-2

GUARANTEES FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS

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CHAPTER B0-2 0 - GUARANTEES FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS MAINLY IN MEMBER STATES

B0-2 0 0 European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance of payments support

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 397/75 of 17 February 1975 concerning Community loans (OJ L 46, 20.2.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 of 16 March 1981 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balance of payments of Member States (OJ L 73, 19.3.1981, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/298/EEC of 16 May 1983 concerning a Community loan to the French Republic (OJ L 153, 11.6.1983, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1131/85 of 30 April 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balances of payments of Member States (OJ L 118, 1.5.1985, p. 59).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23), and in particular the declaration by the European Economic Community on the application of the Community loan mechanism in favour of Portugal, annexed to the Final Act.

Council Decision 85/543/EEC of 9 December 1985 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 341, 19.12.1985, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88 of 24 June 1988 establishing a single facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States' balances of payments (OJ L 178, 8.7.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/136/EEC of 4 March 1991 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 66, 13.3.1991, p. 22).

Council Decision 93/67/EEC of 18 January 1993 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Italian Republic (OJ L 22, 30.1.1993, p. 121).

The Community guarantee is for loans raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 14 000 000 000.

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

Any appropriations required will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27 (3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 0 1 European Community guarantee for Euratom loans raised

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Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11).

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28).

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21).

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount by which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23).

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26).

The authorised borrowing ceiling is EUR 4 000 000 000, of which EUR 500 000 000 is authorised under Decision 77/270/Euratom, EUR 500 000 000 under Decision 80/29/Euratom, EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 82/170/Euratom, EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 85/537/Euratom and EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 90/212/Euratom.

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

Any appropriations required will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p.1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 0 2 European Community guarantee for loans raised to promote investment within the Community

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Council Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 298, 25.10.1978, p. 9).

Council Decision 79/486/EEC of 14 May 1979 applying Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 125, 22.5.1979, p. 16).

Council Decision 80/739/EEC of 22 July 1980 applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 205, 17.8.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 80/1103/EEC of 25 November 1980 supplementing, as regards the application of part of the second tranche of loans, Decision 80/739/EEC applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 326, 2.12.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21).

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27).

Council Decision 82/169/EEC of 15 March 1982 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 19).

Council Decision 82/268/EEC of 26 April 1982 implementing Decision 82/169/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 116, 30.4.1982, p. 16).

Council Decision 83/200/EEC of 19 April 1983 empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment in the Community (OJ L 112, 28.4.1983, p. 26).

Council Decision 83/308/EEC of 13 June 1983 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 164, 23.6.1983, p. 31).

Council Decision 84/383/EEC of 23 July 1984 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 53).

Council Decision 87/182/EEC of 9 March 1987 empowering the Commission to borrow under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 34).

The authorised borrowing ceiling is EUR 6 830 000 000, of which EUR 1 000 000 000 is authorised under Decision 78/870/EEC, EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 82/169/EEC, EUR 1 080 000 000 under Decisions 81/19/EEC and 81/1013/EEC, from which the value of loans granted for the same purpose by the European Investment Bank from its own resources has to be deducted, EUR 3 000 000 000 under Decision 83/200/EEC, and EUR 750 000 000 under Decision 87/182/EEC.

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

Any appropriations required will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999(OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

CHAPTER B0-2 1 - GUARANTEES FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT IN THIRD COUNTRIES

B0-2 1 0 European Community guarantee for borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance for Mediterranean non-member countries

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Council Decision 91/510/EEC of 23 September 1991 providing a medium-term loan to Algeria (a maximum of EUR 400 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 272, 28.9.1991, p. 90).

Council Decision 94/938/EC of 22 December 1994 providing further macro-financial assistance for Algeria (a maximum of EUR 200 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 28).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on loans granted under the above decisions.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 1 1 European Community guarantee for borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance for non-member countries in central and eastern Europe

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Council Decision 91/310/EEC of 24 June 1991 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Hungary (a maximum amount of EUR 180 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 174, 3.7.1991, p. 34).

Council Decision 91/106/EEC of 25 February 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (a maximum amount of EUR 375 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 56, 2.3.1991, p. 24).

The separation into the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on 1 January 1993 meant that the loan contract had to be amended to divide the amount of the loan between the two Republics concerned.

The Czech Republic's share is EUR 250 000 000 and the Slovak Republic's EUR 125 000 000.

Council Decision 91/311/EEC of 24 June 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (a maximum amount of EUR 290 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 174, 3.7.1991, p. 36).

Council Decision 92/511/EEC of 19 October 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (a maximum amount of EUR 110 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 317, 31.10.1992, p. 94).

Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for Bulgaria (a maximum amount of EUR 250 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on... 1999, providing further macro-financial assistance for Bulgaria of EUR 100 000 000 (OJ C...,..., p...).

Council Decision 91/384/EEC of 22 July 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Romania (a maximum amount of EUR 375 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 208, 30.7.1991, p. 64).

Council Decision 92/551/EEC of 27 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Romania (a maximum amount of EUR 80 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 353, 3.12.1992, p. 30).

Council Decision 94/369/EC of 20 June 1994 providing further macro-financial assistance for Romania (a maximum amount of EUR 125 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/542/EEC of 23 November 1992 providing medium-term financial assistance for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 000, EUR 80 000 000 and EUR 100 000 000 respectively in principal) (OJ L 351, 2.12.1992, p. 29).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the above Decisions.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1 ), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 1 3 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the new independent States and Mongolia

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Council Decision 91/658/EEC of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics (a maximum amount of EUR 1 250 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 89).

Council Decision 94/346/EC of 13 June 1994 providing macro-financial assistance for Moldova (a maximum amount of EUR 45 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 155, 22.6.1994, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/940/EC of 22 December 1994 providing macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (a maximum amount of EUR 85 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 32).

Council Decision 95/132/EC of 10 April 1995 providing macro-financial assistance for Belarus (a maximum amount of EUR 75 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 89, 21.4.1995, p. 28).

Council Decision 95/442/EC of 23 October 1995 providing further macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (a maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 63).

Council Decision 96/242/EC of 25 March 1996 providing further macro-financial assistance for Moldova (a maximum amount of EUR 15 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 80, 30.3.1996, p. 60).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (a maximum amount of EUR 170 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the above Decisions.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 1 5 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the countries of the western Balkans

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Former Article B0-2 1 0 (in part)

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision 1999/282/EC of 22 April 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania (a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000 in principal for no more than 15 years) (OJ L 110, 28.4.1999, p. 13).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (a maximum amount of EUR 30 000 000 in principal in the form of a 15-year loan) (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the above Decisions.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by re-use of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989, implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 1 6 European Community guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

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Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

For the legal base for Euratom loans, see Article B0-2 0 1 of the budget.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and non-member countries remains fixed at EUR 4 000 000 000, as indicated in Article B0-2 0 1.

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this item by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

CHAPTER B0-2 2 - GUARANTEES FOR LOANS GRANTED BY OUTSIDE BODIES

B0-2 2 0 European Community guarantee for loans granted by the European Investment Bank to non-member countries in the Mediterranean Basin

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Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2237/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement, between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 274, 29.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the Interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of pre-accession aid for Portugal (OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council Decision of 4 June 1981 (financial cooperation with Spain).

Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 17 October 1983 (extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3354/83 of 22 November 1983 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 335, 30.11.1983, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council Decision of 18 June 1984 (letter from the President of the Council to the European Investment Bank recommending a second extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 88/597/EEC of 21 November 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 327, 30.11.1988, p. 51).

Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of the protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all the Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994, on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., regarding the implementation of a special financial cooperation measure for Turkey (COM(95) 389/3).

Pursuant to the Council Decision of 8 March 1977 referred to above, the European Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank in the context of the European Union's financial commitments in respect of the Mediterranean countries.

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the EEC and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 October 1978 and in Luxembourg on 10 November 1978 setting up a comprehensive guarantee, equal to 75 % of all the funds available for loan operations in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon.

A new instrument extending the contract of guarantee is drawn up for each new financial protocol. The amount of the comprehensive guarantee is shown in Part D (Table 3) of Annex II to this part of this section of the statement of expenditure.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 2 310 000 000 is for the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Asia and Latin America, and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 2 1 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in central and eastern Europe and the western Balkans

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Remarks

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and east European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Decision 90/62/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Economic Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 24 April 1990 and in Luxembourg on 14 May 1990 as regards Hungary and Poland and for the extension of that contract to cover Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, signed in Brussels and in Luxembourg on 31 July 1991.

This contract of guarantee was the subject of an instrument signed in Brussels on 19 January 1993 and in Luxembourg on 4 February 1993 to replace the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic by the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic from 1 January 1993.

Decision 93/696/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 3 520 000 000 is for the following countries of central and eastern Europe: Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

These two decisions were the basis for a supplementary agreement to the contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Asia and Latin America, and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the European Investment Bank.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 2 2 European Community guarantee for European Investment bank loans to other third countries

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Remarks

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

Decision 93/115/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993.

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded Cooperation Agreements (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Decision 96/723/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997.

Pursuant to Decisions 93/115/EEC and 96/723/EC, the European Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank on a case-by-case basis in the countries of Asia and Latin America with which the Community has concluded Cooperation Agreements.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 900 000 000 is for the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Asia and Latin America, and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the European Investment Bank.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of the repayments made in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

B0-2 2 4 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to South Africa

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Remarks

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

Decision 95/207/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee concluded between the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.

Pursuant to Decision 95/207/EC, the European Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank in South Africa on a case-by-case basis.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 375 000 000 is for the Republic of South Africa. It covers a period of three years beginning on 1 July 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Asia and Latin America, and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ C 145, 26.5.1999, p. 10).

This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Community. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the European Investment Bank.

Any appropriations needed will be allocated to this article by transfer, by reuse of amounts repaid in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), or by supplementary and/or amending budget.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources in order to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5), will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

CHAPTER B0-2 3 - GUARANTEE RESERVE

B0-2 3 0 Reserve for loans and loan guarantees to and in non-member countries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external operations (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 of 31 October 1994 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5).

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2335/95 of 18 September 1995 amending the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, with regard to the special provisions applicable to research and technological development appropriations (OJ L 240, 7.10.1995, p. 12).

Parliament will not only continue to receive regular "after the event" reports, but will also be consulted in advance about Community loans.

This appropriation is purely a provision and may be used only after a transfer to other headings in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER B0-2 4 - PAYMENTS TO THE GUARANTEE FUND

B0-2 4 0 Payments to the Guarantee Fund in respect of new operations

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external operations (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 of 31 October 1994 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5).

Council Decision 94/729/EC of 31 October 1994 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2335/95 of 18 September 1995 amending the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, with regard to the special provisions applicable to research and technological development appropriations (OJ L 240, 7.10.1995, p. 12).

This article is intended to receive the payments referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94.

The necessary appropriations will have been previously transferred from Chapter B0-2 3 in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 26 (11) of the Financial Regulation, as amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2730/94.

TITLE B0-3

DEFICIT CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS YEAR

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CHAPTER B0-3 0 - DEFICIT CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS YEAR

B0-3 0 0 Deficit carried over from previous year

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2729/94 (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 5).

In accordance with Article 32 of the Financial Regulation the balance from each financial year, whether surplus or deficit, shall be entered in the budget for the subsequent financial year.

The relevant estimates of revenue or expenditure are entered in the budget during the budget procedure and, where appropriate, in a letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 14 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with the principles set out in Article 15 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89.

After the close of accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy with the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial year through a supplementary and/or amending budget.

A surplus is entered in Article 3 0 0 of the statement of revenue.

TITLE B0-4

RESERVES AND PROVISIONS

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CHAPTER B0-4 0 - PROVISIONS

B0-4 0 0 Non-differentiated appropriations

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The appropriations in this chapter are purely provisional in nature and may only be utilised after having been transferred to other chapters in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation.

The breakdown is as follows:

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B0-4 0 1 Differentiated appropriations

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The appropriations in this chapter are purely provisional in nature and may only be utilised after having been transferred to other chapters in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation. (Commitment appropriations are shown in brackets).

The breakdown is as follows:

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TITEL B0-5

BUDGETARY COMPENSATION FOR THE NEW MEMBER STATES

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CHAPTER B0-5 0 - BUDGETARY COMPENSATION FOR THE NEW MEMBER STATES

B0-5 0 0 Budgetary compensation for the new Member States

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Remarks

Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Interinstitutional Agreement of 29 October 1993 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 331, 7.12.1993, p. 1), and in particular point 24 thereof.

European Parliament, Council and Commission Decision of 13 December 1994 on the adjustment of the financial perspective annexed to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 29 October 1993 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 395, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

This article is intended to cover budgetary compensation for the new Member States as from the date of entry into force of the Act of Accession (1 January 1995) on the basis of the provisions of the Act.

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ANNEX I - RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF EQUIVALENCE concerning appropriations entered in Subsection B6-"Research and technological development" (Article 93 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, as last amended on 13 December 1999)

Titles B6-2 to B6-4: Joint Research Centre (direct action)

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ANNEX I - RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF EQUIVALENCE concerning appropriations entered in Subsection B6-"Research and technological development" (Article 93 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, as last amended on 13 December 1999)

Titles B6-5 and B6-6 to B6-9: Indirect action projects, concerted action projects, supplementary programmes and other research activities

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ANNEX I - RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

MULTIANNUAL AND INDICATIVE SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTS AND PAYMENTS by research objectives of framework programmes 1998 to 2002

Legal basis

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ANNEX I - RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

MULTIANNUAL AND INDICATIVE SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTS AND PAYMENTS by research objectives of framework programmes 1998 to 2002

Programmes

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ANNEX II (by way of indication)-PART II OF THE BUDGET - BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS-BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS GUARANTEED BY THE GENERAL BUDGET

National currencies have been converted into ecus at the rate applicable at 31 December 1998

A. INTRODUCTION

This Annex is drawn up in accordance with Article 20 (5) (c) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

It provides information about the amounts of the borrowing and lending operations guaranteed by the general budget: loans for balance of payments support, Euratom and NCI loans and European Investment Bank loans to Mediterranean Basin countries and, from 1991 onwards, borrowing operations to provide medium-term financial assistance to non-member countries, European Investment Bank loans in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, European Investment Bank loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (developing countries in Asia and Latin America), European Investment Bank loans to South Africa and, since March 1994, Euratom borrowings to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries.

The main development affecting the amounts of Community borrowings outstanding in 1998 was the decline in the European Union's operations. This decline was due to the repayment of EUR 1 486 300 000 in balance-of-payment loans (EUR 500 000 000 on a loan to Greece and EUR 986 300 000 on a loan to Italy), the repayment of EUR 141 700 000 in Euratom and New Community Instrument (NCI) loans in the Member States and, elsewhere, the repayment of tranches of EUR 100 000 000 on a loan to Hungary, EUR 123 300 000 on a loan to the Czech Republic, EUR 61 700 000 on a loan to the Slovak Republic, EUR 150 000 000 on a loan to Bulgaria, EUR 185 000 000 on a loan to Romania, EUR 5 000 000 on a loan to Estonia and repayment of EUR 161 500 000 of the EUR 1 250 000 000 loan to the former Soviet Union and its republics. Loans were disbursed to Bulgaria (EUR 250 000 000), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) (EUR 15 000 000), Georgia (EUR 110 000 000) and Armenia (EUR 28 000 000).

At 31 December 1998, outstanding operations covered by the general budget totalled EUR 12 253 000 000; of this total EUR 2 772 000 000 was inside the European Union and EUR 9 481 000 000 outside.

B. BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS GUARANTEED BY THE GENERAL BUDGET

I. SINGLE FACILITY PROVIDING MEDIUM-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBER STATES'BALANCES OF PAYMENTS

1. Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 397/75 of 17 February 1975 concerning Community loans (OJ L 46, 20.2.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 of 16 March 1981 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balance of payments of Member States (OJ L 73, 19.3.1981, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/298/EEC of 16 May 1983 concerning a Community loan in favour of the French Republic (OJ L 153, 11.6.1983, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1131/85 of 30 April 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balance of payments of Member States (OJ L 118, 1.5.1985, p. 59).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments of the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23), and in particular the declaration by the European Economic Community on the application of the Community loan mechanism in favour of Portugal contained in the Final Act.

Council Decision 85/543/EEC of 9 December 1985 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 341, 19.12.1985, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88 of 24 June 1988 establishing a single facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States' balances of payments (OJ L 178, 8.7.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/136/EEC of 4 March 1991 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 66, 13.3.1991, p. 22).

Council Decision 93/67/EEC of 18 January 1993 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Italian Republic (OJ L 22, 30.1.1993, p. 121).

2. Description

In accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88, the European Union may grant loans to Member States which are experiencing, or are seriously threatened with, difficulties with their balance of payments. The outstanding amount of such loans is limited to EUR 16 000 000 000 in principal.

To this end, the Commission is empowered, on behalf of the European Community, to borrow on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The budget guarantee covers these borrowing operations. The outstanding amount of loans granted under this facility is limited to EUR 14 000 000 000 in principal. The balance compared with the ceiling of EUR 16 000 000 000 may be raised by recourse to the Member States.

For calculating the available balance of the authorised ceiling the exchange rate for lending operations is that of the day on which they are concluded and for loan repayments the exchange rate is that of the day on which the corresponding loan was concluded.

Outstanding amounts on current Community loans under Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 count against the ceiling.

Decisions to grant loans to Member States are adopted by the Council acting by a qualified majority.

Loans are subject to the adoption by the Member State of economic policy measures which will restore a tolerable balance of payments situation.

The loans are managed by the European Monetary Institute.

3. Effect on budget

Since both parts of these borrowing and on-lending operations are carried out on identical terms, they affect the budget only if the guarantee is activated should a debtor default.

II. EURATOM BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11), authorising an initial tranche of up to EUR 500 000 000.

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28), increasing from EUR 500 000 000 to EUR 1 000 000 000 the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21), increasing from EUR 1 000 000 000 to EUR 2 000 000 000 the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23), increasing from EUR 2 000 000 000 to EUR 3 000 000 000 the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom applying Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26), increasing from EUR 3 000 000 000 to EUR 4 000 000 000 the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

2. Description

The above Decisions empower the Commission to raise loans on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, the proceeds of which are for on-lending to finance investment projects involving the industrial generation of nuclear-based electricity and industrial fuel-cycle installations.

To reduce Europe's dependence on imported energy, the use of nuclear energy to generate electricity must be encouraged, with due account for safety and security requirements. Downstream from production, the investments necessary for the reprocessing and storage of waste will need to be promoted.

The borrowing and on-lending machinery set up by the European Atomic Energy Community enables electricity producers faced with a substantial increase in their investment and operating costs to make more extensive use of credit.

The loans raised are managed by the Commission, which, in conjunction with the European Investment Bank, also manages the loans granted.

On 3 July 1998 the Commission submitted a report to the Council and the European Parliament on Euratom borrowing and lending as part of the annual report on Community borrowing and lending operations for 1997 in accordance with Article 4 of Decision 77/270/Euratom.

3. Effect on budget

Since both parts of these borrowing and on-lending operations are carried out on identical terms, they affect the budget only if the guarantee is activated should a debtor default.

III. BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS UNDER THE NEW COMMUNITY INSTRUMENT FOR THE PROMOTION OF INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY (NCI) AND AID GRANTED BY WAY OF EXCEPTION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES (NCI - EARTHQUAKES)

1. Legal basis

(a) NCI

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof.

Council Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 298, 25.10.1978, p. 9), up to the equivalent of EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal (NCI I).

Council Decision 79/486/EEC of 14 May 1979 applying Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 125, 22.5.1979, p. 16), authorising an initial tranche up to the equivalent of EUR 500 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 80/739/EEC of 22 July 1980 applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 205, 17.8.1980, p. 19), authorising a second tranche up to the equivalent of EUR 500 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 80/1103/EEC of 25 November 1980 supplementing, as regards the application of part of the second tranche of loans, Decision 80/739/EEC applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 326, 2.12.1980, p. 19), as regards the application of an amount equivalent to EUR 100 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 82/169/EEC of 15 March 1982 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 19), up to the equivalent of EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal (NCI II).

Council Decision 82/268/EEC of 26 April 1982 implementing Decision 82/169/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 116, 30.4.1982, p. 16), authorising a single tranche up to the equivalent of EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 83/200/EEC of 19 April 1983 empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 112, 28.4.1983, p. 26) totalling EUR 3 000 000 000 (NCI III).

Council Decision 83/308/EEC of 13 June 1983 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 164, 23.6.1983, p. 31) which authorises a first tranche of loans of EUR 1 500 000 000.

Council Decision 84/383/EEC of 23 July 1984 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 53) authorising a third tranche of loans totalling EUR 1 400 000 000.

Council Decision 87/182/EEC of 9 March 1987 empowering the Commission to borrow under the New Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 34) for EUR 750 000 000 (NCI IV).

(b) NCI - Earthquakes

Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21), authorising the Commission to contract loans up to EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal after deduction of any amounts lent by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources for the same purpose.

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27), which took effect retrospectively from 1 January 1981, authorising the Commission to contract loans up to EUR 80 000 000 in principal after deduction of any amounts lent by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources for the same purpose.

2. Description

(a) NCI

The above instruments empower the Commission to raise loans on behalf of the European Community, the proceeds of which are for on-lending to finance investment projects which contribute to greater convergence and integration of the economies of the Member States. These projects must help attain the priority European Union objectives in the energy, industry and infrastructure sectors, and assist the financing of investment by small-and medium-sized undertakings in productive sectors and the promotion of new technologies and innovation taking account of, inter alia, the regional impact of the projects and the need to combat unemployment.

The New Community Instrument borrowing ceilings, like those for the other Community financial instruments, are fixed by unanimous decision of the Council. However, the New Community Instrument tranches - which under NCI I and II were also fixed by unanimous Council decision - are now authorised, following Decision 83/200/EEC, by the Council acting by a qualified majority.

Within the limits of the tranches authorised by the Council, the Commission borrows on the capital markets; under a cooperation agreement between the Commission and the European Investment Bank, the Bank, subject to the Commission's decision on the eligibility of projects, is authorised to take decisions on the granting of loans and to manage them.

In accordance with Article 6 of Decision 78/870/EEC, Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1736/79 and Article 7 of Decisions 81/19/EEC, 82/268/EEC and 83/200/EEC the Commission, on 3 July 1998, submitted a report to the Council and the European Parliament covering 1997 on:

- NCI borrowing and lending operations,

- European Union aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 and the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981.

In addition, in accordance with Article 6 of Decision 83/200/EEC the Commission sends the Council and the European Parliament six-monthly reports on the rate of utilisation of NCI tranches.

On 31 December 1998 there was only some EUR 281 300 000 still available under the various NCIs (including NCI - Earthquakes).

(b) NCI - Earthquakes

By extension of the initial provisions of the New Community Instrument and by way of sole exception, the Commission is empowered to contract loans for the purpose of financing investments for the reconstruction of the means of production and the economic and social infrastructure in the regions of southern Italy and Greece affected by the earthquakes of 23 November 1980 and February and March 1981 respectively.

The amount which the Commission is allowed to raise is limited to EUR 1 000 000 000 for Italy and EUR 80 000 000 for Greece, less any amounts lent by the European Investment Bank from its own resources.

The budget guarantee covers the Commission's borrowing operations.

The entire EUR 80 000 000 for Greece was raised and on-lent in 1982 under the NCI. For Italy, EUR 950 300 000 out of the EUR 1 000 000 000 authorised had been paid out at 31 December 1992, 63 % under the NCI and 37 % from the European Investment Bank's own resources.

Interest-rate subsidies of 3 % for a maximum of 12 years may be allowed by the European Union on loans of up to EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal granted for investment in the regions of Italy affected by the earthquake in November 1980 under the New Community Instrument for the promotion of investment in the Community in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 78/870/EEC, as supplemented by Article 1 of Decision 81/19/EEC, and/or by the European Investment Bank from its own funds.

Interest-rate subsidies of 3 % for a maximum of 12 years may be allowed by the European Union on loans of up to EUR 80 000 000 in principal granted for investment in the regions affected by the Greek earthquake disaster in February and March 1981 under the New Community Instrument for the promotion of investment in the Community in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 78/870/EEC, as supplemented by Article 1 of Decision 81/1013/EEC, and/or by the European Investment Bank from its own funds.

Finally, interest-rate subsidies of 3 % for a maximum of 12 years may be allowed by the European Union on loans of up to EUR 100 000 000 in principal granted by the European Investment Bank from its own funds for investment in the regions of Greece affected by the earthquake in September 1986, in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 88/561/EEC.

3. Effect on budget

These back-to-back borrowing and lending operations should not represent a direct charge on the general budget. The possibility of temporarily investing borrowed funds deposited by the Commission with the European Investment Bank (Treasury) as provided in Article 4 of the New Community Instrument Decisions should not affect the neutral nature, from the point of view of the charge to the budget, of borrowing and lending operations under this instrument.

The financial impact is confined to:

- activation of the guarantee should a debtor default,

- the associated interest-rate subsidies (earthquake loans).

IV. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDITERRANEAN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 91/510/EEC of 23 September 1991 providing a medium-term loan to Algeria (OJ L 272, 28.9.1991, p. 90).

Council Decision 94/938/EC of 22 December 1994 providing further macro-financial assistance for Algeria (OJ L 336, 31.12.1994, p. 28).

2. Description

An operation for Algeria was authorised by the Council on 23 September 1991. The operation involves the borrowing and lending of EUR 400 000 000 in two tranches of EUR 250 000 000 and EUR 150 000 000. The first tranche was paid in January 1992. The second tranche was paid in August 1994. Algeria repaid in full the first tranche of EUR 250 000 000 on 15 December 1997.

A new operation for Algeria involving EUR 200 000 000, in two tranches, over a period of no more than seven years, was proposed by the Commission and decided by the Council on 22 December 1994. The first tranche of EUR 100 000 000 was paid on 27 November 1995.

3. Effect on budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

V. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 91/310/EEC of 24 June 1991 granting supplementary medium-term financial assistance to Hungary (OJ L 174, 3.7.1991, p. 34).

Council Decision 91/106/EEC of 25 February 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (OJ L 56, 2.3.1991, p. 24).

Council Decision 94/61/EC of 24 January 1994 establishing a separate liability of the Czech Republic and of the Slovak Republic with regard to the loan facility granted to Czechoslovakia pursuant to Council Decision 91/106/EEC (OJ L 28, 2.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 91/311/EEC of 24 June 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 174, 3.7.1991, p. 36).

Council Decision 92/511/EEC of 19 October 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 317, 31.10.1992, p. 94).

Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61).

Council Decision 91/384/EEC of 22 July 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 208, 30.7.1991, p. 64).

Council Decision 92/551/EEC of 27 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 353, 3.12.1992, p. 30).

Council Decision 94/369/EC of 20 June 1994 providing further macro-financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/542/EEC of 23 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 351, 2.12.1992, p. 29).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on... 1999, providing further macro-financial assistance of EUR 100 000 000 for Bulgaria (COM(1999)... final).

2. Description

As the break-up of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (Comecon) and the Gulf crisis threatened to compromise the initial encouraging results of the reforms undertaken by Hungary, it was decided to launch a supplementary borrowing and lending operation for EUR 180 000 000 under the overall EUR 360 000 000 group of 24 industrialised countries' aid programme.

The loan is being made available in two tranches. The first tranche of EUR 100 000 000 was paid to Hungary on 14 August 1991. The second tranche of EUR 80 000 000 was paid on 15 January 1993. Hungary repaid the loan in full on 15 December 1997 (EUR 80 000 000) and 18 March 1998 (EUR 100 000 000).

As part of the group of 24 industrialised countries' total aid of around EUR 750 000 000 to Czechoslovakia, the Commission, on behalf of the European Union, is empowered to borrow, in two tranches, EUR 375 000 000 for a period of seven years. The proceeds of this operation have been on-lent on the same terms to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic.

The first tranche of EUR 185 000 000 was paid on 14 August 1991. It was repaid on 18 March 1998. The second tranche was paid on 2 March 1992 and was repaid in full on 15 December 1997.

The separation into the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on 1 January 1993 meant that the loan contract had to be amended to divide the amount of the loan between each of the two Republics concerned.

The Czech Republic's share is EUR 250 000 000 and the Slovak Republic's EUR 125 000 000.

As part of the group of 24 industrialised countries' total aid of EUR 580 000 000 to Bulgaria, the Commission, on behalf of the European Union, is empowered to borrow, in two tranches, EUR 290 000 000 for a period of seven years. The proceeds of this operation will be on-lent on the same terms to Bulgaria.

The first tranche of EUR 150 000 000 was paid to Bulgaria on 14 August 1991. It was repaid on 18 March 1998. The second tranche of EUR 140 000 000 was paid in February 1992 and was repaid in full on 15 December 1997.

A new operation for Bulgaria involving EUR 110 000 000 to be paid in two tranches for a maximum period of seven years was proposed by the Commission and adopted by the Council on 19 October 1992.

The first tranche of EUR 70 000 000 was paid to Bulgaria on 7 December 1994. It will be repaid in one instalment after seven years. The second tranche of EUR 40 000 000 was paid in August 1996.

On 22 July 1997 the Council decided to grant Bulgaria long-term, macro-financial assistance of a maximum of EUR 250 000 000, to be paid in two tranches. The first tranche of EUR 125 000 000 was paid to Bulgaria on 10 February 1998. The second tranche of EUR 125 000 000 was paid on 22 December 1998.

On 22 July 1991 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing and lending operation in respect of Romania.

The operation involves the borrowing of EUR 375 000 000 in two tranches for a period of seven years. The first tranche of EUR 190 000 000 was disbursed in January 1992 and repaid on 1 February 1999. The second tranche of EUR 185 000 000 was paid in April 1992 and repaid in full on 18 March 1998.

A new operation for Romania involving EUR 80 000 000 to be paid in a single tranche for a maximum period of seven years was proposed by the Commission and adopted by the Council on 27 November 1992. The loan was paid on 26 February 1993.

A third operation for Romania involving EUR 125 000 000, in two tranches, for a maximum period of seven years was proposed by the Commission and adopted by the Council on 20 June 1994. The first tranche of EUR 55 000 000 was paid on 20 November 1995. The second tranche of EUR 70 000 000 was paid in two instalments on 30 September 1997 (EUR 40 000 000) and 23 December 1997 (EUR 30 000 000).

On 23 November 1992 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing and lending operation in respect of the Baltic States.

The operation involves the borrowing of EUR 220 000 000 divided up as follows:

- EUR 40 000 000 for Estonia,

- EUR 80 000 000 for Latvia,

- EUR 100 000 000 for Lithuania.

The loan will be for a maximum period of seven years and will be disbursed in two tranches. The first tranches of EUR 20 000 000 for Estonia and EUR 40 000 000 for Latvia were paid in March 1993 (Estonia has repaid EUR 10 000 000). The first tranche of EUR 50 000 000 for Lithuania was paid in July 1993. Half of the second tranche, i.e. EUR 25 000 000 of the EUR 50 000 000 planned, was paid to Lithuania on 16 August 1995.

The Commission must report to the Council and Parliament at least once a year on the application of the decisions concerned.

3. Effect on budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

VI. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR THE BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COUNTRIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES AND MONGOLIA

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 91/658/EEC of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics (OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 89).

Council Decision 94/346/EC of 13 June 1994 providing macro-financial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 155, 22.6.1994, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/940/EC of 22 December 1994 providing macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 32).

Council Decision 95/132/EC of 10 April 1995 providing macro-financial assistance for Belarus (OJ L 89, 21.4.1995, p. 28).

Council Decision 95/442/EC of 23 October 1995 providing further macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 63).

Council Decision 96/242/EC of 25 March 1996 providing further macro-financial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 80, 30.3.1996, p. 60).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45).

2. Description

The European Union has decided to grant a loan of EUR 1 250 000 000 to the former Soviet Union and its Republics.

The loan will be used to finance imports of agricultural products and foodstuffs from the European Union and the countries of central and eastern Europe.

The loan has been divided between the various independent States of the former Soviet Union. It will be granted for a period of three years.

On 13 June 1994 the Council decided to give the European Union's guarantee for a borrowing/lending operation for Moldova.

The loan is a long-term one, for a maximum amount of EUR 45 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years.

The first tranche of EUR 25 000 000 was paid to Moldova on 7 December 1994 for a duration of 10 years. It will be repaid over five years starting in the sixth year.

The second tranche of EUR 20 000 000 was paid on 8 August 1995. The loan will be repaid in five equal annual instalments starting in the sixth year.

The Council decided on 25 March 1996 to guarantee a borrowing/lending operation for Moldova for a maximum amount of EUR 15 000 000.

The loan was paid in one tranche in December 1996.

On 22 December 1994 the Council decided to give the European Union's guarantee for a borrowing/lending operation for Ukraine.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 85 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years. The loan was disbursed in a single tranche on 28 December 1995.

On 23 October 1995 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a second borrowing and lending operation for Ukraine.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years, and will be disbursed in two tranches.

Half of the first tranche, i.e. EUR 50 000 000 of the EUR 100 000 000 planned, was paid in August 1996. The second half was paid in December 1996. The second tranche of EUR 100 000 000 was paid on 25 September 1997.

On 10 April 1995 the Council decided to give the European Union's guarantee for a borrowing/lending operation for Belarus.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 75 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years.

On 17 November 1997 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for an exceptional borrowing and lending operation for Georgia and Armenia (a loan to Georgia for a maximum amount of EUR 142 000 000 in principal and a loan to Armenia for EUR 28 000 000), with a maximum duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 110 000 000 was paid to Georgia on 24 July 1998 and will be repaid in five equal annual instalments from the 11th year.

The loan of EUR 28 000 000 to Armenia was paid on 30 December 1998.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

VII. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR THE BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 13 November 1998, providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (COM(98) 652 final).

Council Decision 1999/282/EC of 22 April 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania (OJ L 110, 28.4.1999, p. 13).

2. Description

On 22 July 1997 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing and lending operation for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 000 in principal for a duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 25 000 000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to FYROM on 30 September 1997. It will be repaid in five equal annual instalments from the 11th year.

The second tranche of EUR 15 000 000 was paid on 13 February 1998. It will be repaid in five equal annual payments from the 11th year.

On 22 April 1999 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing and lending operation for Albania.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years.

3. Effect on budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

VIII. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR EURATOM BORROWINGS TO IMPROVE THE DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS IN THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

2. Description

Pursuant to Decision 94/179/Euratom, the European Union extends the scope of Euratom borrowings to the improvement of the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and non-member countries remains fixed at EUR 4 000 000 000.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

IX. EUROPEAN GUARANTEE FOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS TO MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES

1. Legal basis

(a) European Investment Bank loans

Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2237/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Potocol and the additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 274, 29.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Regulation (EEC) 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of pre-accession aid for Portugal (OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council Decision of 4 June 1981 (financial cooperation with Spain).

Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 17 October 1983 (extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3354/83 of 22 November 1983 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 335, 30.11.1983, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council Decision of 18 June 1984 (letter from the President of the Council to the EIB recommending a second extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 88/597/EEC of 21 November 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 327, 30.11.1988, p. 51).

Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission, regarding the implementation of a special financial cooperation measure for Turkey (COM(95) 389/3).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia, and the Republic of South Africa) (COM(1999) 142 final).

(b) General budget guarantee

Under the terms of the abovementioned Council Decision of 8 March 1977, the European Union guarantees loans to be granted by the European Investment Bank as part of the European Union's financial commitments towards the Mediterranean Basin countries.

This decision was the basis for the contract of guarantee signed by the European Economic Community and the European Investment Bank on 30 October 1978 in Brussels and 10 November 1978 in Luxembourg introducing a global guarantee of 75 % of all credit lines made available for loans in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Israel, Greece, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon.

The contract of guarantee is extended for each new Financial Protocol. The level of the global guarantee is given in Section D (Table 3).

Decision 97/256/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums.

2. Description

Under the Financial Protocols concluded with Mediterranean Basin third countries, global amounts are laid down for loans to be granted by the European Investment Bank from its own funds. The European Investment Bank grants the loans for purposes which may contribute to the economic and social development of the countries in question (transport infrastructures, ports, water supply, production and distribution of energy, agricultural projects and promotion of small-and medium-sized businesses).

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 2 310 000 000 is for the abovementioned Mediterranean countries. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

3. Effect on budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

Previously, the guarantee was applied for the first time in February 1988. Since then the European Union has had to pay 11 times when Lebanon has defaulted. All the EUR 32 009 000 paid out has been repaid.

The guarantee was first applied for Syria in March 1990. Since then Syria has defaulted five times on a total of EUR 8 100 000 paid out. All this amount has now been repaid.

The guarantee was first applied for some of the Republics of the former Yugoslavia in October 1992. Since then the Commission has had to step in on 20 occasions. The total paid out comes to EUR 117 816 335; EUR 26 400 000 has been repaid by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, corresponding to all its defaults,

- the granting, in a series of cases, of interest-rate subsidies of 2 % in non-repayable aid, subject to the overall amounts laid down by the Financial Protocols.

X. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK IN THIRD COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE WESTERN BALKANS

1. Legal basis

Decision of 29 November 1989 by the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank concerning Bank operations in Hungary and Poland.

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to the Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and east European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Decision 90/62/EEC is the basis for the contract of guarantee signed by the European Economic Community and the European Investment Bank on 24 April 1990 in Brussels and 14 May 1990 in Luxembourg concerning loans in Hungary and Poland, and the extension of this contract to loans in Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria signed on 31 July 1991 in Brussels and Luxembourg.

This contract of guarantee was the subject of an instrument signed in Brussels on 19 January 1993 and in Luxembourg on 4 February 1993 to replace the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic by the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic from 1 January 1993.

Decision 93/696/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Decision 97/256/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

These two Decisions are the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997, setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia, and the Republic of South Africa) (COM(1999) 142 final).

2. Description

In response to a call made by the Council on 9 October 1989, the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank decided on 29 November 1989 to authorise the Bank to provide loans from its own resources to finance investment projects in Hungary and Poland for a total amount not exceeding EUR 1 000 000 000. These loans are granted to finance investment projects which satisfy the Bank's usual requirements for loans from its own resources.

On 14 May 1991 and 15 March 1993 the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, decided that this guarantee should be extended to any loans that the European Investment Bank might make in the other countries of central and eastern Europe (Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania) over a period of two years up to a maximum of EUR 700 000 000.

On 13 December 1993 the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, decided to renew for three years the European Union guarantee for EUR 3 000 000 000 in European Investment Bank loans for projects in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania.

The budget guarantee covers all aspects of debt-servicing (repayment of capital, interest, related costs) in connection with these loans.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 3 520 000 000 is for the abovementioned countries of central and eastern Europe. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

3. Effect on budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

XI. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE TO THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AGAINST LOSSES UNDER LOANS FOR PROJECTS OF MUTUAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN THIRD COUNTRIES

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

This Decision is the basis for a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993.

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Decision 96/723/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia, and the Republic of South Africa) (COM(1999) 142 final).

2. Description

Pursuant to Council Decision 93/115/EEC the European Union guarantees, on a case-by-case basis, loans made by the European Investment Bank in third countries with which the European Union has concluded cooperation agreements.

Decision 93/115/EEC set an overall limit of EUR 250 000 000 a year for a period of three years.

On 12 December 1996 the Council granted the EIB a 100 % Community guarantee for loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (Asian and Latin American developing countries) with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements. This guarantee is restricted to an overall ceiling of EUR 275 000 000 to be granted in 1996. The period of validity for this decision will be automatically extended by six months if, at 31 December 1996, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the ceiling of EUR 275 000 000.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 900 000 000 is for the abovementioned countries of Asia and Latin America. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

XII. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS TO SOUTH AFRICA

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

This Decision is the basis of a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the EEC and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 23 April 1999, granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe and western Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia, and the Republic of South Africa) (COM(1999) 142 final).

2. Description

In accordance with the provisions of Decision 95/207/EC, the European Union will guarantee European Investment Bank loans to South Africa up to a maximum total amount of EUR 300 000 000.

The budget guarantee covers all the debt-servicing (repayment of principal, interest and ancillary costs) in connection with these loans.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the Republic of South Africa. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 375 000 000 is for Republic of South Africa. It covers a period of three years beginning on 1 July 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

C. FORECASTS FOR NEW BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN 1999 AND 2000

The following table gives a rough indication of possible new borrowings and the disbursement of new loans (guaranteed by the general budget) in 1999 and 2000.

Borrowing and lending operations in 1999 and 2000 (forecast)

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A. EC AND EURATOM BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS WITH A BUDGET GUARANTEE

Community macro-financial assistance for non-member countries

1. Macro-financial assistance for Belarus

The first tranche (EUR 30 000 000) of the macro-financial assistance of EUR 55 000 000 decided in 1995 was disbursed that year in support of Belarus's economic programme for 1995. In view of the country's political and economic situation, there are no plans at present for disbursing the second tranche.

2. Macro-financial assistance for Algeria - Algeria II

The first tranche (EUR 100 000 000) of the macro-financial assistance of EUR 200 000 000 decided in 1994 was disbursed in 1995 in support of Algeria's 1994/1995 economic programme. In view of the country's political and financial situation, there are no plans at present for disbursing the second tranche.

3. Macro-financial assistance for Ukraine - Ukraine III

On 15 October 1998 the Council decided to grant a medium-term loan facility for a maximum of EUR 150 000 000 in support of Ukraine's economic programme for 1999 to 2000. A first tranche of EUR 75 000 000 should be disbursed in 1999. Disbursement of the second tranche is planned for 2000.

4. Macro-financial assistance for Albania - Albania III and IV

After two macro-financial assistance operations for Albania in the form of donations, the Council decided on a new operation in the form of a EUR 20 000 000 loan on 22 April 1999. Disbursement in two equal tranches is planned for 1999.

A second macro-financial assistance operation (Albania IV) in the form of a loan of around EUR 30 000 000 might also be envisaged in 2000.

5. Macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - FYROM II

A proposal might be envisaged for further macro-financial assistance of around EUR 20 000 000, to be disbursed in 2000.

6. Macro-financial assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bosnia I and II

The Commission has adopted a first proposal for macro-financial assistance of EUR 30 000 000, which is now being considered by the Council. Disbursement in two equal tranches is planned for 1999.

A second macro-financial assistance operation of around EUR 55 000 000 might also be envisaged in 2000.

7. Macro-financial assistance for Bulgaria - Bulgaria IV

A proposal for further macro-financial assistance of EUR 100 000 000 is being finalised by the Commission. Disbursement in two equal tranches is planned for 1999 and 2000.

8. Macro-financial assistance for Moldova - Moldova III

A proposal is planned for exceptional financial assistance of an estimated EUR 20 000 000, to be disbursed in 1999.

9. Macro-financial assistance for Romania - Romania IV

A new macro-financial assistance operation involving an estimated EUR 200 000 000 is planned in 1999. Disbursement in two equal tranches is planned for 1999 and 2000.

10. Exceptional financial assistance for Tajikistan

A new proposal is planned for exceptional financial assistance of around EUR 70 000 000. Disbursement is planned for 1999.

Euratom loans to non-member countries

On 21 March 1994 the Council decided to empower the Commission to contract borrowings and grant Euratom loans to help improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and in the Commonwealth of Independent States. It is estimated that in the framework of this decision loans of EUR 830 000 000 will be signed in 1999. The estimated volume of loans to be signed in 2000 is not yet known. Disbursement is estimated at EUR 200 000 000 in 1999 and EUR 300 000 000 in 2000.

B. EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS WITH A GENERAL BUDGET GUARANTEE

1. European Investment Bank loans to non-member Mediterranean countries

The volume of loans signed under the present mandate and the financial protocols which have yet to be committed in full may be estimated at around EUR 850 000 000 in 1999. The volume of loans signed under the new "MED" mandate and the financial protocols which have yet to be committed in full may be estimated at around EUR 950 000 000 in 2000. These forecasts disregard a possible new mandate for the "special action programme" for Turkey.

2. European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in central and eastern Europe

Loans signed under the present "CEEC" mandate could reach EUR 930 000 000 in 1999. Loans signed under the present mandate and a new mandate could come to EUR 950 000 000 in 2000.

Loans of around EUR 40 000 000 in 1999 and EUR 35 000 000 in 2000 may be signed under the "FYROM" (former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) mandate.

Loans of around EUR 40 000 000 in 1999 and EUR 30 000 000 in 2000 may be signed under the "Bosnia and Herzegovina" mandate

3. European Investment Bank loans to South Africa

Loans of around EUR 175 000 000 could be signed in 1999 under the present mandate. Loans of around EUR 150 000 000 could be signed in 2000 under the present mandate and a new mandate.

4. European Investment Bank loans to other non-member countries

Loans of around EUR 370 000 000 could be signed in 1999 under the present mandate. Loans of around EUR 450 000 000 could be signed in 2000 under the present mandate and a new mandate.

5. Risk situation

The amount outstanding on borrowing, lending and guarantee operations at 31 December 1998 came to EUR 12 253 000 000: EUR 2 772 000 000 in the Member States and EUR 9 481 000 000 in non-member countries.

6. Guarantee Fund

The Council adopted Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action in accordance with the conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council of 11 and 12 December 1992.

D. CAPITAL OPERATIONS AND DEBT MANAGEMENT

TABLE 1

LOANS RAISED

Capital operations and management of funds borrowed

(conversion rates at 31 December 1998)

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TABLE 2

LOANS GRANTED

Capital operations and management of funds lent

(conversion rates at 31 December 1998)

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TABLE 3

European Investment Bank loans guaranteed by the general budget to Mediterranean Basin countries and in the third countries of central and eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia

(exchange rates at 31 December 1998)

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Technical notes on Tables 1 to 3

1. Tables 1 and 2

(a) For balance of payments, "NCI" and "Euratom" operations the amounts borrowed should correspond to the amounts lent.

However, the funds borrowed may be exchanged under swap operations for other currencies (at different interest rates) and these currencies are then lent.

Divergent movements in the parities against the euro of the currencies borrowed and lent are the reasons for the differences between the columns "Repayments" and "Amount outstanding" for borrowing and lending operations.

The differences in interest rates for the currencies used in borrowing and lending operations are the reasons for differences in the column "Interest" for these two types of operations.

(b) Exchange rate: the amounts in Column (2) "Equivalent at date of signature" are converted at the rate applicable on the date of signature. As regards refinancing operations, Table 1 shows both the initial operation (e.g. in 1979) and the replacement operation (e.g. in 1986), the amount for the latter being converted at the rate of the initial operation. The resulting duplication affects the annual figures but is eliminated in the total.

All other amounts are converted at the rate applicable at 31 December 1998.

(c) Column (3) "Initial amount received/paid up to 31 December 1998". With reference to 1986, for example, this column shows the cumulative total of all amounts:

- received up to 31 December 1998 in respect of loans raised in 1986 (Table 1), including refinancing operations (hence some duplication),

- paid up to 31 December 1998 in respect of loans granted in 1986 (Table 2).

(d) Column (4) "Amount outstanding at 31 December 1998": these are net figures, with no duplication as a result of refinancing operations. They are obtained by subtracting from the column (3) figure the cumulative total of repayments made up to 31 December 1998, including repayments in respect of refinancing operations (total not given in the tables).

(e) Column (7 )=Column (4)-Column (5).

(f) Column (8)=Column (7)-Column (6).

2. Table 3

(a) Column (2) "Authorised credit line": this corresponds to the overall allocation laid down in the Cooperation Agreement/Financial Protocol.

(b) Column (3) "Loans made available (less cancellations)": this relates to loans signed.

(c) European Union guarantee: the global 75 % guarantee is equivalent to 75 % of all loans provided, which totalled EUR 5 382 800 000 at the end of 1998: the global 70 %, guarantee is equivalent to 70 % of all loans provided minus repayments and represents EUR 3 398 400 000 at 31 December 1998. As the amount outstanding at 31 December 1998 was EUR 4 857 200 000, the theoretical maximum loss in respect of the global guarantee would be the same. The total risk to the European Union in respect of EIB loans is thus EUR 4 857 200 000 under the global guarantee and EUR 2 944 500 000 under the full guarantee (Portugal, central and eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America and South Africa).

ANNEX III - EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area

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SECTION IV

COURT OF JUSTICE

REVENUE

Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Court of Justice for the financial year 2000

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REVENUE

REVENUE

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TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97 (OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulations No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be re-used pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION'S ACCOUNTS

5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution's accounts

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CHAPTER 5 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED

5 4 0 Miscellaneous revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 11(2) and 48 of Annex VIII thereto.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates General and Registrar of the Court of Justice (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2426/91 (OJ L 222, 10.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 4045/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down the emoluments of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 24.12.1988, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of the Members of the institution.

1 0 0 1 Residence allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the residence allowances of the Members of the institution.

1 0 0 2 Family allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 3 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances, comprising:

- the household allowance,

- the dependent child allowance,

- the education allowance,

of the Members of the institution.

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the entertainment and service allowances of the Members of the institution.

1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the employer's contribution (0,77 %) for insurance against accidents and occupational disease,

- the employer's contribution (3,4 %) for sickness insurance,

- birth grants,

- the allowances provided for in the event of death of a Member of the institution.

1 0 2 Temporary allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover temporary allowances, family allowances and weightings applicable for the country of residence of former Members of the institution.

1 0 3 Pensions

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Articles 8, 9 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of former Members of the institution together with the weighting applicable for their country of residence.

1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

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1 0 3 2 Survivors' pensions

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Remarks

Regime governing the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Articles 15 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover survivors' pensions for widows and/or orphans of former Members of the institution, together with the weightings applicable for their country of residence.

1 0 4 Missions, duty travel and incidental expenses

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, daily subsistence allowances and ancillary or special costs incurred for missions.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

1 0 5 Allowances and expenses on entering or leaving the service

1 0 5 0 Travel expenses (including family members)

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the travel expenses of Members of the institution (and their families) when they take up or leave their appointments.

1 0 5 1 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances payable to Members of the institution on taking up or leaving their appointments.

1 0 5 2 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the removal expenses payable to Members of the institution on taking up or leaving their appointments.

1 0 6 Courses for Members of the institution

Remarks

Appropriations under this article are for language or other training courses for Members of the Court.

1 0 6 0 Language courses

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1 0 6 1 Computer training

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1 0 9 Adjustments to emoluments

1 0 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the Members of the institution, and in particular Article 4a thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the weightings applicable to:

- basic salaries,

- residence allowances,

- family allowances,

- transfers abroad of part of the salary (application by analogy of Article 17 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities) of Members of the institution.

1 0 9 1 Provisional appropriations to cover adjustments to the Financial Regulation

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any adjustments in remuneration and pensions which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

A standard abatement of 3,5 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of permanent and temporary officials.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68 thereof and Section I of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances, comprising:

- household allowances,

- dependent child allowances,

- education allowances,

for permanent and temporary officials.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expatriation and foreign/residence allowances for permanent and temporary officials.

1 1 0 3 Flat-rate allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover secretarial allowances for officials in grade C employed as shorthand typists, telex operators, typists, executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer's contribution to the social security scheme of auxiliary staff.

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's contribution to the social security scheme of auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's contribution to the social security scheme of local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover salaries and employer's social security contribution for auxiliary translators.

1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational diseases, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 23 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution (3,4 % of basic salary); the employee's contribution is 1,7 % of the basic salary.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof and Article 15 of Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the employer's contribution to insurance against accidents and occupational diseases (0,77 % of the basic salary),

- supplementary expenses resulting from the application of the Staff Regulations.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the risk of unemployment for temporary servants.

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to be made by the institution for the benefit of temporary servants in order to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover birth grants and the payment on the death of an official of his or her full salary up to the end of the third month after death together with the cost of transporting the body to the deceased's place of origin.

1 1 4 1 Annual leave travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of travel expenses for annual leave of officials (permanent or temporary), their spouses and their dependants, from their place of employment to their place of origin.

1 1 4 2 Accommodation and transport allowances

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1 1 4 3 Fixed duty allowances

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1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

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1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special allowance and the interest thereon accorded to officials employed as accounting officers, assistant accounting officers or administrators of advance funds referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

1 1 4 7 Allowances for round-the-clock or shift duties or for stand-by duty at work and/or at home

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1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- compensatory allowances granted to established officials of the European Coal and Steel Community whose net salary has been reduced,

- dismissal compensation for probationary officials dismissed for manifest unsuitability,

- allowance on termination of contract by the institution for temporary servants,

- reimbursement of security costs for the residences of officials in Community delegations and offices,

- reimbursement of pension contributions for former auxiliary staff appointed as temporary servants or as officials.

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover flat-rate allowances and hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary servants in grades C and D and by local staff, which could not be compensated for, as envisaged, by time off.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including family members)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses for staff (and their families) on entering or leaving the service of the institution.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 thereof and Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover principally installation and re-installation expenses for staff obliged to move after entering the service and resettle on leaving it.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses incurred by staff obliged to move after entering the service and by staff who resettle on leaving it.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 and Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the daily subsistence allowances of staff who show that they have been obliged to move after entering the service.

1 1 9 Adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of the weightings applicable:

- to the remuneration of officials and auxiliary staff,

- to overtime.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover any adjustments in remuneration which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS CONNECTED WITH TERMINATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

1 2 1 0 Allowances on retirement in the interests of the service, pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This item is intended to cover the allowances payable to officials:

- assigned non-active status as a result of a reduction in the number of posts in the institution,

- occupying a post in grade A 1 or A 2 and whose post is withdrawn in the interests of the service.

1 2 1 5 Allowances on final termination of service (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances payable to officials affected by measures terminating their employment in the interests of the service, in order to satisfy requirements connected with the accession to the Communities of new Member States.

1 2 3 Sickness insurance

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Appropriation for employer's contribution to sickness insurance for recipients of the allowances mentioned in Items 1 2 1 0 and 1 2 1 5.

1 2 9 Adjustments to pensions and various allowances

1 2 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the weightings applicable to the allowances referred to in Items 1 2 1 0 and 1 2 1 5.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover any adjustments to remunerations and allowances which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial year.

It is purely provisional and may be used only after being transferred to other articles or items of this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and other incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover transport costs, payment of daily subsistence allowances on mission and ancillary or special costs connected with missions.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 1 Medical service

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

The appropriations of this article are intended to cover the expenses of the annual medical examination of all officials, including tests and further medical examinations requested in connection therewith, together with the operating costs of the medical centre.

1 4 1 0 Medical service

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1 4 1 1 Acquisition of medical equipment

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CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance to be given to staff in particularly difficult circumstances.

1 6 1 Social contacts between staff

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Remarks

This appropriation will be used to foster and provide financial support for any action promoting social contact between staff of different nationalities, including subsidies for staff sports, cultural and other associations.

1 6 4 Special aid for the handicapped

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure connected with the institution's duties as host and representative.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for members of staff

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CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter are carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

1 8 0 Interinstitutional cooperation

1 8 0 2 Early Childhood Centre and other crèches

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Court's contribution to the Early Childhood Centre and study centre in Luxembourg.

1 8 2 Further training

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24, third subparagraph thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover further professional training and retraining courses, including language courses, run on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers expenditure on educational and technical equipment.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

1 8 4 Restaurants and canteens

1 8 4 0 Restaurant and canteen operating costs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition and maintenance of equipment in the restaurant and cafeteria, together with part of their operating costs.

1 8 4 1 Current alteration and renewal costs for restaurant and canteen equipment

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1 8 4 2 Special alteration and renewal costs for restaurant and canteen equipment

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1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

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Remarks

This appropriation will be used to foster and provide financial support at interinstitutional level for any action promoting social contact between staff of different nationalities, including subsidies for staff sports, cultural and other associations.

1 8 6 1 Interinstitutional sports centre

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Court's contributions to the operating costs of an interinstitutional sports centre in Luxembourg.

1 8 7 Other welfare expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover at interinstitutional level other assistance and subsidies given to staff and their families, for example for activities such as holiday camps, home help, legal advice, etc.

1 8 8 Miscellaneous expenditure for staff recruitment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by functional needs and after consultation with the other institutions, some of these appropriations may be used for the organisation of competitions by the institution itself.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

1 8 9 Supplementary services

1 8 9 0 Freelance interpreters from the joint conference interpretation service

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1 8 9 1 Other freelance interpreters

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for contractual and occasional interpreters.

1 8 9 3 Other temporary conference staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for the services of contractual and ad hoc conference staff.

1 8 9 4 Freelance proofreaders

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses of agency staff where such work cannot be performed by the institution's staff.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the translation department

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Remarks

This appropriation is to cover expenditure for independent or agency translators or typing and other work done outside the institution for the translation department.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 0 0 Rent

2 0 0 0 Rent

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover rent for the premises occupied by the institution.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 0 0 1 Lease/purchase payments

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover lease/purchase payments in respect of Annexes A, B and C to the main Court building.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 0 1 Insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance premiums payable under the insurance policies taken out for the premises occupied by the institution.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover consumption of water, gas, electricity and heating fuel.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance (repainting, repairs, etc.) of the buildings occupied by the institution.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained (prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) for similar services.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various internal works, such as altering office partitions, including adjusting the relevant fitments.

2 0 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover security costs for the buildings occupied by the institution.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained (prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) for similar services.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 0 6 Acquisition of immovable property

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2 0 8 Other expenditure incurred with a view to the acquisition or construction of immovable property

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2 0 9 Other expenditure on buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other running costs not specially provided for in other articles of this chapter, in particular road charges, sanitation, refuse collection, road signs, etc.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

CHAPTER 2 1 - EXPENDITURE ON DATA-PROCESSING

2 1 0 Electronic office equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, hire and maintenance of all computerised and electronic office equipment.

2 1 1 Data-processing work

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover computer analysis and programming.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a rental or rental/purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the provision of equipment or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 2 0 Technical installations and electronic office equipment

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of technical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover replacement of technical equipment, in particular of:

- audiovisual, archive, library and interpreting equipment, such as booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities,

- various tools for maintenance shops for buildings,

- telecommunications equipment,

- reproduction, dissemination and mailing equipment.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the rental of telephone equipment.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the maintenance and repair of the equipment referred to in Items 2 2 0 0 to 2 2 0 2.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of extra furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the renewal of some of the furniture which is at least 15 years old and of the furniture which is not repairable.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

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2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover furniture maintenance and repair.

2 2 3 Vehicles

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the acquisition of vehicles.

2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of vehicles which have the most mileage in excess of 120 000 kilometres.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 38 000.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of renting and operating hired vehicles.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover principally expenditure on maintenance, repair, garaging, parking fees, motorway charges and insurance for the service fleet.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition of books, documents and other publications and up-dates for existing volumes.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover principally:

- entry and purchase of computerised legal data,

- special equipment for the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to newspapers, non-specialised periodicals and various bulletins.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

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2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to rapid information display services

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover access charges for certain external legal databases.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a rental or rental/purchase contract for the acquisition of equipment or the provision of equipment or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover purchase of the following papers and supplies:

- offset paper,

- xerox, photocopy and invoice paper,

- paper and office supplies,

- duplicating equipment supplies,

- supplies for the general circulation of information and for mailing,

- sound-recording supplies,

- printed matter and forms,

- computer and electronic office equipment supplies,

- other supplies and material not recorded in the inventory.

Revenue available for reuse (resulting in particular from the sale of publications printed by the Court's own services) is estimated at EUR 70 000.

2 3 2 Financial charges

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover banking costs (commission, agios, various charges).

Bank interest accruing to the institution is listed under revenue.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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2 3 3 Legal expenses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the fees of lawyers assisting staff of the institution in litigation between the administration and officials or other members of staff.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 3 4 Damages

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2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various kinds of insurance (in particular civil liability, theft, risks connected with word-processing equipment, electrical liability) and the associated costs provided for in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of, in particular:

- judicial robes,

- uniforms for ushers and drivers,

- working clothes for reproduction and maintenance staff.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous expenditure for internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover removal and handling costs for equipment, furniture and office supplies.

2 3 5 4 Petty expenses

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2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other running costs not specially provided for in the preceding items.

2 3 9 Services rendered between institutions

2 3 9 1 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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2 3 9 3 Legal information service

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover contributions which the Commission may ask the institutions to make towards the costs of the legal information service (augmenting and distributing the interinstitutional database).

CHAPTER 2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2 4 0 Postage and delivery charges

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Remarks

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100.

2 4 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions (telephone, telegraph, telex), telephone lines, communication costs (telephone, telegraph, telex), maintenance fees, repair, upkeep, purchase of directories, etc.

It also covers subscription fees for building-to-building lines, rental of transverse telephone links for the CELEX terminal, rental of telephone lines for terminals connected to Eurolex, Euronet, JURE, CED, Citère and Belindis.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 171 000.

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover principally the organisation, with the collaboration of the Ministries of Justice, of seminars and other training programmes at the seat of the institution for members of the judiciary and the legal profession from the Member States.

2 5 5 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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Remarks

Meetings with members of the national higher courts and with specialists in Community law are necessary in order to facilitate the development of the case-law of the institution concurrently with that of the national courts in matters connected with Community law.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence expenses for participants and other organisation costs.

CHAPTER 2 6 - STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

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CHAPTER 2 7 - PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Official Journal

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover publication of material in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 85 000.

2 7 1 Publications

2 7 1 0 General publications

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, in particular, printing and distribution costs for the Reports of cases before the Court, including cases before the Court of First Instance, together with the Source-index of Community case-law.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 345 000.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover publication costs for the Annual report of the Court, and other brochures produced by the Court for visitors.

2 7 2 Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in public events

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and publication of works of general interest on Community law, other expenditure on the dissemination of information and photographic costs.

CHAPTER 2 9 - SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2 9 8 Study grants

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grants to students participating temporarily in research and documentation at the institution.

2 9 9 Other subsidies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contributions made for visits to the institution.

TITLE 3

EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 3 7 - EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

3 7 1 Special expenditure of the Court of Justice

3 7 1 0 Court expenses

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Remarks

This appropriation is to ensure the proper administration of justice in all cases of legal aid and for all expenses of witnesses and expert witnesses, of the cost of inspection of places or things involved in proceedings and of letters rogatory, legal representation and other costs which the institution may have to bear.

3 7 1 1 Arbitration Committee provided for in Article 18 of the EAEC Treaty

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TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

A reserve should be provided for needs relating to expenditure under the following articles and items"

Possible replacement of 11 members of the Court of Justice during the financial year 2000:

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Upgrading of the following 29 posts" two B 2 to B 1, two B 3 to B 2, three B 4 to B 3, one B 5 to B 4, five C 2 to C 1, seven C 3 to C 2, four C 4 to C 3, one C 5 to C 4, two D 2 to D 1 and two D 3 to D 2.

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CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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SECTION V

COURT OF AUDITORS

REVENUE

Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2000

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REVENUE

REVENUE

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TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds of the taxation of salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97 (OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

4 0 1 Staff contribution to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83 (2) thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds of the temporary contribution deducted from remunerations paid to the Members of the institution, its officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds of the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds of the sale of movable property which are not reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds of the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Remarks

Proceeds of the sale of publications, printed works and films which are not reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST

5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution's accounts

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 11 (2) and 48 of Annex VIII thereto.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING FOR THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10), and in particular Article 2 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 0 1 Residence allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the residence allowances of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 0 2 Family allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 3 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the family allowances of Members of the Court of Auditors:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance,

of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

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1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the institution's contribution (0,77 %) towards insurance against occupational disease and accident,

- the institution's contribution (3,4 %) towards sickness insurance,

- in the event of the death of a Member of the Court of Auditors:

- the total remuneration of the deceased until the end of the third month following that in which the death occurs,

- the cost of transporting the mortal remains back to the deceased's place of origin.

1 0 2 Temporary allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 8 thereof.

This article is intended to cover temporary allowances and family allowances for Members of the Court of Auditors after termination of service.

1 0 3 Pensions

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Articles 9 and 10 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of former Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 11 thereof.

1 0 3 2 Survivors' pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 16 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to meet the cost of survivors' pensions paid to widows and orphans of former Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 4 Mission expenses, local travel costs and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission.

1 0 5 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service

1 0 5 0 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This item is intended to cover travel expenses due to Members of the Court of Auditors on entering or leaving the service.

1 0 5 1 Installation and resettlement allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This item is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances due to Members of the Court of Auditors on entering or leaving the service.

1 0 5 2 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This item is intended to cover removal expenses due to Members of the Court of Auditors on entering or leaving the service.

1 0 6 Vocational training and language courses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of participation in language courses and other vocational training courses by Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 9 Adjustments to emoluments

1 0 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of weightings applied to:

- basic salaries,

- residence allowances,

- family allowances,

- temporary allowances,

- retirement pensions,

- invalidity pensions,

- survivors' pensions,

of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any salary adjustments which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial year.

It is purely provisional and may only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

A flat-rate reduction of 1,5 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of officials and temporary members of staff.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover household allowances, dependent child allowances and education allowances of permanent officials and temporary members of staff.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expatriation and foreign residence allowances of officials and temporary members of staff.

1 1 0 3 Fixed allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover secretarial allowances of officials in category C employed as secretary/shorthand typists, typists, telex operators, executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary staff and the institution's social security contributions in respect of such staff (secretarial and other staff employed during periods of extra work and lengthy periods of absence).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary interpreters and the institution's social security contributions in respect of such staff.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This item is intended to cover the remuneration (including overtime) of local staff and the institution's social security contributions in respect of such staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the fees and other expenses of the medical officer.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary translators and the institution's social security contributions in respect of such staff.

1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accident and occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 23 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's sickness insurance contributions (3,4 % of basic salary).

The staff contribution amounts to 1,7 % of basic salary.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof and Article 15 of Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's contribution towards insurance against accidents and occupational disease (0,77 % of basic salary) and the supplementary expenditure arising from the application of the statutory provisions in this area.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1), and in particular Article 28a of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to provide unemployment benefit for temporary staff.

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments by the institution to constitute or maintain pension rights for temporary staff in their country of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover birth grants (LUF/BEF 8 000) and, in the event of an official's death, the deceased's full remuneration until the end of the third month following that in which death occurred and the cost of transporting the body to the deceased's place of origin.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel costs from the place of employment to the place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate payment of travel costs of officials and temporary staff, and their spouses and dependants, from the place of employment to the place of origin on the following conditions:

- once a calendar year if the distance by rail is more than 50 and less than 725 km,

- twice a calendar year if the distance by rail is at least 725 km.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

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1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

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1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of advance funds

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special allowance, and the interest thereon, granted to the accounting officer, assistant accounting officers and administrators of advance funds in accordance with Article 75 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the compensatory allowance paid to an established official of the ECSC whose net remuneration has fallen,

- the allowance granted to probationer officials dismissed for reasons of manifest unsuitability,

- the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

- the reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials posted to delegations and offices within the Community,

- redemption of the pension rights of former members of the auxiliary staff who are appointed to the temporary staff or as officials.

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses due to staff (including their families) on taking up their duties or leaving the institution.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation allowances due to officials and other servants obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties and upon finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses due to staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties and upon finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover daily subsistence allowances for staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on taking up their duties.

1 1 9 Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff

1 1 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials, temporary and auxiliary staff and to overtime.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 65 and 65a thereof and Annex XI thereto.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and may only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowance for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This item is intended to cover allowances to officials assigned non-active status following a reduction in the number of posts in the institution or to officials holding a post in grade A 2 who are retired in the interests of the service.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances to be paid to officials affected by measures terminating their employment in the interests of the service in the special circumstances arising from the accession of new Member States to the European Communities.

1 2 3 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners and recipients of allowances resulting from assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service or dismissal.

1 2 9 Adjustments to various allowances

1 2 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions and various allowances.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 65 and 65a thereof and Annex XI thereto.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and may only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11, 12 and 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on travel expenses, the payment of mission allowances and ancillary or exceptional expenses incurred in carrying out missions.

CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 1 Medical service

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the annual medical examination of all staff, including any ensuing medical examinations and tests requested.

CHAPTER 1 5 - EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS

1 5 2 Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the Court of Auditors

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment to the Court of Auditors of officials from Member States and other experts or to short-term consulting work.

1 5 2 1 Court of Auditors officials seconded to national or international civil services or to private or public-sector institutions or undertakings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the reimbursement of additional expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of exchanges.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover help for staff in particularly difficult circumstances.

1 6 4 Aid for the handicapped

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses of the Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the Court of Auditors' obligations in respect of entertainment and representation.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses of members of staff

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CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter are carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

1 8 0 Interinstitutional cooperation

1 8 0 2 Early Childhood Centre and study centre in Luxembourg

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Court's contribution to the Early Childhood Centre and study centre in Luxembourg.

1 8 2 Further training and information for staff

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24, third subparagraph thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of further training courses including language courses and seminars in financial management and control on an interinstitutional basis and the registration fees for similar seminars organised in the Member States.

It also covers the purchase of teaching and technical equipment for staff training.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 500.

1 8 4 Restaurants and canteens

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating expenditure of the restaurant and cafeteria.

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of restaurant and canteen equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the conversion and renewal after 10 years' operation of the equipment in the restaurant and cafeteria.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 500.

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to give financial encouragement and support to any project aimed at encouraging social contacts between staff of different nationalities, such as subsidies to staff clubs, cultural associations and sports associations.

1 8 7 Other welfare expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other assistance and subsidies for staff and their families.

1 8 8 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by operational requirements and after consultation with the other institutions, part of these appropriations may be used for the organisation of competitions by the institution itself.

1 8 9 Supplementary services

1 8 9 1 Other freelance interpreters

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees, social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance and other non-permanent interpreters.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular:

- the hiring of temporary staff, in particular telephonists, shorthand typists, messengers and technical staff for all Court departments,

- to the extent that such work cannot be carried out within the Court, reproduction and typing work performed by outside contractors,

- office-automation costs relating to the production of explanatory and supporting documents for the Court's own use and for submission to the budgetary authority.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs relating to the work of freelance or temporary translators or typing and other work sent out by the Translation Service.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTING OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 0 0 Rent

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on rents in Luxembourg and Brussels.

2 0 1 Insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the premiums payable on the insurance policies relating to the buildings occupied by the institution, including cover for movable property and works of art.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas and electricity consumption and heating costs.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, electrical installations and alterations and repairs to them.

It also covers the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry cleaning products, and any supplies required for maintenance.

Before renewing or concluding contracts, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses), with due regard to Article 63 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various kinds of fitting-out work, including in particular the installation of partitions, curtains, cables, painting work, wall coverings, floor coverings, suspended ceilings and the related technical installations.

2 0 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous expenditure relating to the security of buildings, especially the contract for the surveillance of the buildings, the purchase and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and equipment for security officers, etc.

Before renewing or concluding contracts, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses), with due regard to Article 63 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

2 0 6 Acquisition of immovable property

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2 0 8 Other expenditure preliminary to the acquisition of immovable property or the construction of buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of property consultancy services.

2 0 9 Other expenditure on buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other current expenditure on buildings not specifically provided for in the other articles of this chapter, in particular sewerage, refuse collection, road taxes, signs, etc.

CHAPTER 2 1 - EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, or the conclusion of a lease or lease/purchase contract for the acquisition, of equipment, or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained, with due regard to Article 63 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

2 1 1 Computer networks

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following operating expenditure:

- purchase, leasing and maintenance of minicomputers and microcomputers and terminals connected to the Commission's computer centre in Luxembourg,

- purchase, leasing and maintenance of computer equipment and software, other supplies and documentation,

- computer cables.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 1 4 Analysis, programming, preliminary analysis and special projects handled by persons other than the Court's own staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on outside staff and work contracted out.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, or the conclusion of a lease or lease/purchase contract for the acquisition, of equipment, or the supply and provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained, with due regard to Article 63 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

2 2 0 Technical installations and office machines

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of technical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the hire of technical equipment and installations.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the maintenance and repair of the equipment included in Items 2 2 0 0 to 2 2 0 2.

2 2 0 4 Office machines

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition, hire and maintenance of office machines, such as typewriters and word processors, electronic photocopiers, microcopiers, reader-printers, fax-machines, telecommunications equipment, large reproduction units, etc.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of additional furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of old or damaged furniture.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

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2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

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2 2 3 Vehicles

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

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2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of those vehicles which have reached the highest kilometrage over 120 000 km.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 32 000.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

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2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all costs relating to official vehicles, e.g. maintenance, repair, insurance, fuel, parking, motorway tolls, etc.

2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books and other non-periodic publications required by the Court departments, and by the Language Service in particular.

The amount of revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 500.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of purchasing all forms of equipment and accessories to do with filing, storing, stocking and reproduction and adapted to the specific needs of the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals, including specialist financial and other periodicals, consultation of which is an essential part of audit work.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and conservation of library books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of binding and conservation of library books.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, or the conclusion of a lease or lease/purchase contract for the acquisition, of equipment, or the supply and provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained, with due regard to Article 63 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on stationery and office supplies.

2 3 2 Financial charges

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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2 3 2 1 Exchange losses

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2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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2 3 3 Legal expenses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure and fees the Court may have to bear.

2 3 4 Damages and interest

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2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of compulsory insurance for the accounting officer, the assistant accounting officer and the administrators of advance funds, as well as the cost of luggage insurance for staff travelling on mission.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of uniforms for messengers and drivers, and other working clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of refreshments and occasional snacks served during internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and handling

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of removal and handling of equipment, furniture and office supplies.

2 3 5 4 Petty expenses

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2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically provided for in the preceding headings and costs relating to maintenance and repair of equipment.

2 3 9 Services rendered between institutions

2 3 9 1 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for services provided by the interpreting services of the European Parliament and the Commission.

CHAPTER 2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2 4 0 Postage and delivery charges

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2 4 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex, television

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure related to telecommunications such as subscriber charges, telephone lines, communications charges, maintenance fees, and the purchase, renewal, repair and maintenance of telephone installations and equipment.

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts taking part in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings in so far as they are not covered by existing infrastructure.

2 5 5 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings.

CHAPTER 2 6 - STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATION

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

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Remarks

As part of its audit work, the Court of Auditors has to call on outside experts for technical studies and analyses (chemical, physical and statistical).

The need for appropriations to cover the cost of studies contracted out to experts is justified by the specialised and sometimes unforeseeable nature of the studies in question. Without such appropriations, the Court of Auditors could be seriously hampered in performing its duties and its independence could be jeopardised.

This appropriation also includes an amount of EUR 13 000 to cover the cost of the audit of the Court of Auditors' accounts by independent auditors. The auditors' report is published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

CHAPTER 2 7 - PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Official Journal

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of publications by the Court of Auditors in the Official Journal of the European Communities, in particular the annual report, opinions issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 209 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, special reports, notices of open competitions and the Court of Auditors' participation in joint costs such as monthly and annual tables.

The proceeds of the sale of the Official Journal, estimated at EUR 50 000, are entered as revenue in the budget.

2 7 1 Publications

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of publicising documents concerning the Court of Auditors' activities and audit work in general.

2 7 2 Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in public events

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising information meetings on the activities of the Court of Auditors, for the benefit of university teachers, editors of specialised journals or other specialist visitors from the Member States.

2 7 3 Training young people in the European spirit

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of periods of in-service training at the Court of Auditors.

TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

A reserve should be created to cover any needs arising in connection with the following articles and items:

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CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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SECTION VI

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

REVENUE

Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Parliament for the financial year 2000

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REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials, other servants and recipients of pensions

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97 (OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83 (2) thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 1 - PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment

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5 1 1 Proceeds from letting of immovable property and charges connected with lettings

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CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION'S ACCOUNTS

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CHAPTER 5 3 - EXCHANGE GAINS

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 17 thereof and Articles 11 (2) and 48 of Annex VII thereto.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

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1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowance granted to the Presidents and the Vice-Presidents of the Economic and Social Committee.

1 0 0 5 Special travel expenses

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1 0 0 6 Allowance intended to cover expenses arising from the activities of Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the reimbursement of group and section presidents and rapporteurs for various expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended, inter alia, to cover the sickness and accident insurance premium in respect of the Members of the Economic and Social Committee.

1 0 6 Courses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is designed to subsidise part of the registration fees for language courses or other vocational training seminars attended by Members of the Economic and Social Committee.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

A standard abatement of 2,9 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

Remarks

The appropriations in this article were calculated on the basis of the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation was calculated on the basis of the establishment plan authorised for the financial year.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 67 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which comprise:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Article.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses granted to officials in category C holding shorthand-typing and typing posts.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary staff. These staff have been recruited to deal with the increased workload and to replace officials who are unable to perform their normal duties (sick leave, maternity leave, leave on personal grounds, and staff on half-time).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contribution for auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is designed to cover remuneration (including overtime) and the employer's social security contributions for local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary translators.

1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of the institution's contributions to the joint medical insurance scheme.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover employees' insurance against accidents and occupational diseases.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover unemployment insurance for temporary staff.

1 1 3 3 Establishment or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This item is intended to cover payments made by the institution on behalf of temporary staff to establish or maintain their pension rights in their country of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of allowances provided for in the said Articles.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

Officials are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for themselves and their families from the place where they are employed to their place of origin on the occasion of their annual leave.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

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1 1 4 4 Fixed travel allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed travel allowance granted in accordance with the said Article.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the severance payment of a probationer and the termination of contract allowance of a temporary staff member.

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover flat-rate payments and overtime rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary and auxiliary staff in categories C and D which cannot, as provided for, be compensated by time off.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 9 Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff

1 1 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service under Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

1 2 3 Sickness cover

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer's share of the sickness insurance of pensioners and recipients of allowances in connection with non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

1 2 9 Adjustments to various allowances

1 2 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any allowance adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover transport expenses, the payment of daily subsistence allowances and incidental or exceptional expenses incurred in carrying out a mission.

It breaks down as follows:

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The amount of revenue for possible reuse is eatimated at EUR 19 000.

CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 1 Medical service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the medical examinations connected with the recruitment of staff and the annual medical check-ups.

CHAPTER 1 5 - EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS

1 5 0 Travel and subsistence expenses of national experts seconded to the Economic and Social Committee

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1 5 2 Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the Economic and Social Committee

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any contribution necessary to the expenses incurred by civil servants from Member States and persons from the private sector taking part in exchanges.

1 5 2 1 Economic and Social Committee officials seconded to national and international civil services

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 38 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the reimbursement of supplementary expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of the exchange.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This article is intended to cover assistance for officials in difficult circumstances.

1 6 4 Additional aid for the handicapped

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers the reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES

1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

Rules adopted by the Bureau of the Economic and Social Committee on 26 February 1980.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses related to the obligations of the institution regarding entertainment and representation.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff members

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover entertainment and representation expenses of certain officials acting on behalf of the institution.

CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

1 8 2 Further training, retraining and information for staff

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of training and retraining courses as well as language courses, on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers the purchase of educational and technical material for staff training.

1 8 4 Restaurants and canteens

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover restaurant operating expenditure.

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the upgrading and replacement of equipment of the restaurants and canteens.

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and give financial support to any activity to promote social contact between members of staff.

It also covers the Economic and Social Committee's contribution towards the social, sporting, educational and cultural activities of the European Interinstitutional Centre at Overijse.

1 8 6 3 Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the Economic and Social Committee to the costs of the Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres.

1 8 7 Other welfare expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid to members of staff other than aid chargeable to other articles in this chapter (home help, etc.).

1 8 8 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by functional needs and after consultation with the other institutions, some of these appropriations may be used for the organisation of competitions by the institution itself.

1 8 9 Supplementary services

1 8 9 1 Freelance interpreters

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the services of contract and occasional interpreters.

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference operators

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the services of temporary conference operators during excessive workloads.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any services performed occasionally by persons from outside the institution.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Language Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on work carried out by freelance or temporary translators and typing and other work sent out by the translation service. The Economic and Social Committee always makes use of freelance translators whose names figure on the lists drawn up as a result of interinstitutional calls for tender.

Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre in Luxembourg is also covered by this item.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 60 thereof.

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 0 0 Rent

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental of buildings and the hire of premises for meetings not held in buildings that are permanently occupied.

The amount of income which may be reused is estimated at EUR 20 000.

2 0 1 Insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance against fire, third party liability, theft and broken windows.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating charges.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance of the buildings (repainting, repairs, etc.).

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover installation work such as the creation of partition walls, carpeting and painting.

2 0 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various costs relating to security of the buildings, notably the surveillance of the premises.

2 0 6 Purchase of premises

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2 0 8 Other expenditure prior to the purchase of premises or the construction of buildings

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure on studies carried out prior to the occupation of a new building.

2 0 9 Other expenditure on buildings

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CHAPTER 2 1 - EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 1 1 Computer network

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the development, maintenance and running costs of computer applications.

2 1 4 Engineering work and special projects contracted out

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external staff and work sent outside under the current contracts.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 2 0 Technical installations and electronic office equipment

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover new purchases of tehnical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 3 000.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the cost of leasing the telephone installation.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations.

2 2 0 4 Electronic office equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the purchasing, leasing, operation and maintenance costs of the integrated office automation and telecommunications system, comprising the network, central and dispersed mainframe computers, workstations, printers and other peripherals, as well as the associated software licences.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of part of the furniture which has completely depreciated and which can no longer be repaired.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

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2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of painting, maintenance and repair of furniture.

2 2 3 Vehicles

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

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2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the replacement of staff cars.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hiring of taxis and other vehicles, particularly in connection with meetings away from the Secretariat building and in cases where transport belonging to the Economic and Social Committee is not available.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the insurance and maintenance of official cars.

2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books and dictionaries for the various language sections and the Economic and Social Committee Members' library.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of special equipment for the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to daily newspapers, periodicals and other publications and copyright.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the binding of the Official Journal of the European Communities and various documents.

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to databases

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to external databases used via the computer networks.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of stationery and office supplies.

2 3 2 Financial charges

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover agios and miscellaneous expenditure.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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2 3 3 Legal expenses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all legal expenses.

2 3 4 Damages

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2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the various insurances (civil liability, insurance against theft) and the insurance indemnities referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of uniforms for ushers and drivers and other work clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of drinks and, occasionally, of snacks at internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all removal and handling expenses and those incurred by using removal firms or by using the services of interim handling agents.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically referred to in the preceding headings.

2 3 9 Services rendered between institutions - Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of services requested from the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service.

CHAPTER 2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 4 0 Postage and delivery charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail and on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail.

2 4 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex, television

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of telephone, telex and fax rental and communications charges.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 50 000.

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence expenses of Members and experts of the Economic and Social Committee, in accordance with the current rules.

It may be broken down as follows:

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2 5 5 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenses, including representation expenses, connected with: (a) the attendance by Economic and Social Committee delegates at congresses, conferences, seminars and symposia; and (b) the organisation by the Economic and Social Committee of both general and specific conferences and meetings.

The appropriation also covers all expenditure incurred in the organisation of meetings between the Economic and Social Committee and its counterparts (including socioeconomic interest groups) from both the EU and third countries, in particular the CEECs, Euro-Mediterranean relations, cooperation with the ACP countries, relations with EFTA (cooperation within the EEA), and relations with Mercosur and the Latin American States.

This appropriation also covers expenditure incurred as a result of: (a) visits to the Economic and Social Committee by delegations representing socio-professional interest groups in third countries; and (b) the annual meetings of former members of the Economic and Social Committee.

The amount of income which may be reused is estimated at EUR 100 000.

CHAPTER 2 6 - EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS

2 6 0 Studies, surveys and consultations of a limited nature

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to permit: (a) studies contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes; and (b) the organisation of hearings involving qualified leading figures in specific fields.

CHAPTER 2 7 - EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Official Journal

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover printing expenses for publications in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

2 7 1 Publications

2 7 1 0 General publications

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Remarks

Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside printing, in the official Community languages, of various Economic and Social Committee publications, the running of databases and the use of other publishing and information resources.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of printing and distributing various publications, the running of databases and the use of other publishing and information resources.

2 7 2 Expenditure on the dissemination of information and participation in public events

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost, including representation costs, of measures to inform the general public of the aims and activities of the Economic and Social Committee.

The amount of income which may be reused is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 7 3 Informing young people in the European spirit

2 7 3 0 Informing young people in the European spirit

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2 7 3 3 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover periods of practical administrative training for young graduates.

CHAPTER 2 9 - SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2 9 4 Study grants

2 9 4 0 Research and study grants

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution, on a limited scale, to the realisation of research projects in the fields of activity of the Economic and Social Committee which are of particular interest for European integration.

TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and can only be used after their transfer to other budget chapters in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The breakdown is as follows"

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CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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CHAPTER 10 2 - RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKE-OVER OF BUILDINGS

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Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are intended to cover the expenditure related to the take-over of buildings ceded by the Parliament. They can be used after transfers to other chapters of the budget have been agreed pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

The breakdown is as follows"

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PART C: JOINT ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

REVENUE

REVENUE

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TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of the institution, officials, other servants and recipients of pensions

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97 (OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83 (2) thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 1 - PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment

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5 1 1 Proceeds from letting of immovable property and charges connected with lettings

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CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION'S ACCOUNTS

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CHAPTER 5 3 - EXCHANGE GAINS

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 17 thereof and Articles 11 (2) and 48 of Annex VII thereto.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

A standard abatement of 3,5 % has been applied to appropriations in this chapter.

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

Remarks

The appropriations in this article were calculated on the basis of the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This item was calculated on the basis of the establishment plan authorised for the financial year.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 67 thereof.

This item is intended to cover family allowances which comprise:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This item is intended to cover payment to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Article.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This item is intended to cover expenses granted to officials in category C holding shorthand-typing and typing posts.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary staff. These staff have been recruited to deal with the increased workload and replace officials who are unable to perform their normal duties (sick leave, maternity leave, leave on personal grounds, and staff on half-time).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contribution for auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is designed to cover remuneration (including overtime) and the employer's social security contributions for local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary translators.

1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the payment of the institution's contribution to the joint medical insurance scheme.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover employees' insurance against accidents and occupational diseases.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover unemployment insurance for temporary staff.

1 1 3 3 Establishment or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This item is intended to cover payments made by the institution on behalf of temporary staff to establish or maintain their pension rights in their country of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the payment of allowances provided for in the said Articles.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

Officials are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for themselves and their families from the place where they are employed to their place of origin.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

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1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This item is intended to cover fixed travel allowance granted in accordance with the said Article.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This item is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the severance payment of a probationer and the termination of contract allowance of a temporary staff member.

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This article is intended to cover flat-rate payments and overtime rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary and auxiliary staff in categories C and D which cannot, as provided for, be compensated by time off.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 9 Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff

1 1 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service under Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

1 2 3 Sickness cover

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This article is intended to cover the employer's share of the sickness insurance of pensioners and recipients of allowances in connection with non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

1 2 9 Adjustments to various allowances

1 2 9 0 Weighting

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the effects of any allowance adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This article is intended to cover transport expenses, the payment of daily subsistence allowances and incidental or exceptional expenses incurred in carrying out a mission.

It breaks down as follows:

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CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 1 Medical service

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover the cost of the medical examinations connected with the recruitment of staff and the annual medical check-ups.

CHAPTER 1 5 - EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS

1 5 0 Travel and subsistence expenses of national experts seconded to the Economic and Social Committee

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1 5 2 Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors

1 5 2 0 Secondment of national and international civil servants and private sector staff

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover any contribution necessary to the expenses incurred by civil servants from Member States and persons from the private sector taking part in exchanges.

1 5 2 1 Secondment of officials to national and international civil services

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 38 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the reimbursement of supplementary expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of the exchange.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This article is intended to cover assistance for officials in difficult circumstances.

1 6 4 Additional aid for the handicapped

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Remarks

This article is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers the reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES

1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff members

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover entertainment and representation expenses of certain officials acting on behalf of the institution.

CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

Remarks

The activities covered in this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

1 8 2 Further training, retraining and information for staff

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the organisation of training and retraining courses as well as language courses, on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers the purchase of educational and technical material for staff training.

1 8 4 Restaurants and canteens

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover restaurant operating expenditure.

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the upgrading and replacement of equipment of the restaurants and canteens.

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

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Remarks

This item is intended to encourage and give financial support to any activity to promote social contact between members of staff.

It also covers the Economic and Social Committee's, the Committee of the Regions' and the joint organisational structure's contribution towards the social, sporting, educational and cultural activities of the European Interinstitutional Centre at Overijse.

1 8 6 3 Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the contributions of the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions to the costs of the Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres.

1 8 7 Other welfare expenditure

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover aid to members of staff other than aid chargeable to other articles in this chapter (home help, holiday camps, etc.).

1 8 8 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by functional needs and after consultation with the other institutions not involved in the joint organisational structure, some of these appropriations may be used for the organisation of competitions by the joint organisational structure itself.

1 8 9 Supplementary services

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference operators

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the services of temporary conference operators during excessive workloads.

1 8 9 5 Supplementary services

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover any services performed occasionally by persons from outside the institution.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Language Service

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover expenditure on work carried out by freelance or temporary translators and typing and other work sent out by the translation service. The Economic and Social Committee always makes use of freelance translators whose names figure on the lists drawn up as a result of interinstitutional calls for tender.

Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre in Luxembourg is also covered by this item.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 60 thereof.

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 0 0 Rent

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover the rental of buildings.

The amount of income which may be reused is estimated at EUR 30 000.

2 0 1 Insurance

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover insurance against fire, third party liability, theft and broken windows.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating charges.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance of the buildings (repainting, repairs, etc.).

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover installation work such as the creation of partition walls, carpeting and painting.

2 0 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover various costs relating to security of the buildings, notably the surveillance of the premises.

2 0 6 Expenses in connection with meetings held in the premises of other institutions

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2 0 8 Other expenditure

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure on studies carried out prior to the occupation of a new building.

CHAPTER 2 1 - EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 1 1 Computer network

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover the development, maintenance and running costs of computer applications.

2 1 4 Engineering work and special projects contracted out

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure on external staff and work sent outside under the current contracts.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 60 thereof.

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 2 0 Technical installations and electronic office equipment

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover new purchases of tehnical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 5 000.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover, inter alia, the cost of leasing the telephone exchange.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover, inter alia, maintenance and use of reproduction and simultaneous interpreting equipment as well as cabling and relocation of telephones.

2 2 0 4 Electronic office equipment

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover, inter alia, the purchasing, leasing, operation and maintenance costs of the integrated office automation and telecommunications system, comprising the network, central and dispersed mainframe computers, workstations, printers and other peripherals, as well as the associated software licences.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the replacement of part of the furniture which has been in service for at least 15 years and which can no longer be repaired.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

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2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the costs of painting, maintenance and repair of furniture.

2 2 3 Vehicles

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

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2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the replacement of staff cars.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the hiring of taxis and other vehicles, particularly in connection with meetings away from the Secretariat building and in cases where transport belonging to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions is not available.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the insurance and maintenance of cars belonging to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the purchase of books and dictionaries for the various language sections and the Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions Members' library.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the purchase of special equipment for the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the subscriptions of the joint organisational structure, of the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions to various daily newspapers, periodicals and other publications.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

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2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the binding of the Official Journal of the European Communities and various documents.

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to databases

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover subscriptions to external databases used via the computer networks of the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 60 thereof.

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover the costs of stationery and office supplies.

2 3 2 Financial charges

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover agios and miscellaneous expenditure.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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2 3 4 Damages

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2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the various insurances (civil liability, insurance against theft) and the insurance indemnities referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of uniforms for ushers and drivers and other work clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the cost of drinks and, occasionally, of snacks at internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover all removal and handling expenses and those incurred by using removal firms or by using the services of interim handling agents.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically referred to in the preceding headings.

CHAPTER 2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 4 0 Postage and delivery charges

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail and on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail.

2 4 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex, television

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover the costs of telephone, telex and fax rental and communications charges.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 100 000.

CHAPTER 2 6 - EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

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Remarks

This article is intended to permit studies contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes.

TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and can only be used after their transfer to other budget chapters in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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CHAPTER 10 2 - RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKE-OVER OF BUILDINGS

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Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are intended to cover the expenditure related to the take-over of buildings ceded by the Parliament. They can be used after transfers to other chapters of the budget have been agreed pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

SECTION VII

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

REVENUE

Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Commitee of the Regions for the financial year 2000

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REVENUE

REVENUE

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TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

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CHAPTER 4 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials, other servants and recipients of pensions

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Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97 (OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

4 0 1 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 5 0 - PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of movable property which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

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Remarks

Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films which cannot be reused pursuant to Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p.1).

CHAPTER 5 1 - PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment

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5 1 1 Proceeds from letting of immovable property and charges connected with lettings

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CHAPTER 5 2 - REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION'S ACCOUNTS

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CHAPTER 5 3 - EXCHANGE GAINS

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CHAPTER 5 5 - TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF

5 5 0 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 17 thereof and Articles 11(2) and 48 of Annex VII thereto.

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

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1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the allowances granted to the President and the Vice-Presidents of the Committee of the Regions.

1 0 0 5 Special travel expenses in the exercise of the Committee's mandate

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1 0 0 6 Allowances intended to cover expenses arising from the activities of Members of the institution

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Remarks

This monthly flat-rate allowance is intended to cover, inter alia, administrative, telephone and postal expenses.

1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended, inter alia, to cover the sickness and accident insurance premium in respect of the Members of the Committee of the Regions.

1 0 6 Courses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is designed to subsidise part of the registration fees for language courses or other vocational training seminars attended by Members of the Committee of the Regions.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Remarks

A standard abatement of 3,3 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

Remarks

The appropriations in this article were calculated on the basis of the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation was calculated on the basis of the establishment plan authorised for the financial year.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 67 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which comprise:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payment to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Article.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses granted to officials in category C holding shorthand-typing and typing posts.

1 1 1 Other staff

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary staff. These staff have been recruited to deal with the increased workload or replace officials who are unable to perform their normal duties.

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contribution for auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover remuneration (including overtime) and employer's social security contribution for local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary translators.

1 1 3 Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of the institution's contribution to the joint medical insurance scheme.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover employees' insurance against accidents and occupational disease.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover unemployment insurance for temporary staff.

1 1 3 3 Establishment or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This item is intended to cover payments made by the institution on behalf of temporary staff to establish or maintain their pension rights in their country of origin.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of allowances provided for in the said Articles.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

Officials are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for themselves and their families from the place where they are employed to their place of origin.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

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1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed travel allowance granted in accordance with the said Article.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers or administrators of imprest funds.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the severance payment of a probationer and the termination of contract allowance of a temporary staff member.

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover flat-rate payments and overtime rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary and auxiliary staff in categories C and D which cannot, as provided for, be compensated by time off.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowance

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 9 Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff

1 1 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service under Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

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Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

1 2 3 Sickness cover

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This article is intended to cover the employer's share of the sickness insurance of pensioners and recipients of allowances in connection with non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

1 2 9 Adjustments to various allowances

1 2 9 0 Weightings

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the effects of any allowance adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover transport expenses, the payment of daily subsistence allowances and incidental or exceptional expenses incurred in carrying out a mission.

They break down as follows:

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CHAPTER 1 4 - SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1 4 1 Medical service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the medical examinations connected with the recruitment of staff and the annual medical check-ups.

CHAPTER 1 5 - EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS

1 5 0 Travel and subsistence expenses of national experts seconded to the Economic and Social Committee

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1 5 2 Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the Economic and Social Committee

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any contribution necessary to the expenses incurred by civil servants from Member States and persons from the private sector taking part in exchanges.

1 5 2 1 Economic and Social Committee officials seconded to national and international civil services

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 38 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the reimbursement of supplementary expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of the exchange.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This article is intended to cover assistance for officials in difficult circumstances.

1 6 4 Additional aid for the handicapped

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Remarks

This article is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers the reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES

1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses related to the obligations of the institution regarding entertainment and representation.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff members

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover entertainment and representation expenses of certain officials acting on behalf of the institution.

CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

Remarks

The activities covered in this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation involving consultation between the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

1 8 2 Further training, retraining and information for staff

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of training and retraining courses as well as language courses, on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers the purchase of educational and technical material for staff training.

1 8 4 Restaurants and canteens

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover restaurant operating expenditure.

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the upgrading and replacement of equipment of the restaurants and canteens.

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and give financial support to any activity to promote social contact between members of staff.

It also covers the Committee of the Regions' contribution towards the social, sporting, educational and cultural activities of the European Interinstitutional Centre at Overijse.

1 8 6 3 Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the Committee of the Regions to the costs of the Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres.

1 8 7 Other welfare expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid to members of staff other than aid chargeable to other articles in this chapter (holiday camps, home help, etc.).

1 8 8 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, candidates' travel and the hire of rooms and equipment incurred in organising open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by operating requirements and after consulting the other institutions, part of these appropriations may be used to organise competitions for the institution itself.

1 8 9 Supplementary services

1 8 9 1 Freelance interpreters

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the services of contract and occasional interpreters.

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference technicians

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the services of temporary conference operators during excessive workloads.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any services performed by persons from outside the institution.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Language Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on work carried out by freelance or temporary translators and typing and other work sent out by the translation service. The Committee of the Regions always makes use of freelance translators whose names figure on the lists drawn up as a result of interinstitutional calls for tender.

Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre in Luxembourg is also covered by this item.

TITLE 2

BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

2 0 0 Rent

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental of buildings and the hire of premises for meetings not held in buildings that are permanently occupied.

The amount of income which may be reused is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 0 1 Insurance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance against fire, third party liability, theft, broken windows.

2 0 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating charges.

2 0 3 Cleaning and maintenance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance of the buildings (repainting, repairs, etc.).

2 0 4 Fitting-out of premises

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover installation work such as the creation of partition walls, carpeting and painting.

2 0 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various costs relating to security of the buildings, notably the surveillance of the premises.

2 0 6 Purchase of premises

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2 0 8 Other expenditure prior to the purchase of premises or the construction of buildings

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Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure on studies carried out prior to the occupation of a new building.

2 0 9 Other expenditure on buildings

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CHAPTER 2 1 - EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 1 1 Computer network

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the development, maintenance and running costs of computer applications.

2 1 4 Engineering work and special projects contracted out

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external staff and work sent outside under the current contracts.

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 2 0 Technical installations and electronic office equipment

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover new purchases of tehnical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the cost of leasing the telephone installation.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the maintenance, operation and repair of technical equipment and installations.

2 2 0 4 Electronic office equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the purchasing, leasing, operation and maintenance costs of the integrated office automation and telecommunications system, comprising the network, central and dispersed mainframe computers, workstations, printers and other peripherals, as well as the associated software licences.

2 2 1 Furniture

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of part of the furniture which has completely depreciated and furniture which can no longer be repaired.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

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2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of painting, maintenance and repair of furniture.

2 2 3 Vehicles

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

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2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

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Remarks

This item is intended to cover the replacement of staff cars.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hiring of taxis and other vehicles, particularly in connection with meetings away from the Secretariat building and in cases where transport belonging to the Committee of the Regions is not available.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the insurance and maintenance of official cars.

2 2 5 Documentation and library expenditure

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books and dictionaries for the various language sections and the Committee of the Regions Members' library.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of special equipment for the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions by the Committee of the Regions to daily newspapers, periodicals and other publications and copyright.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the binding of the Official Journal of the European Communities and various documents.

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to databases

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to external databases used via the computer network.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 3 0 Stationery and office supplies

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of stationery and office supplies.

2 3 2 Financial charges

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover agios and miscellaneous expenditure.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

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2 3 3 Legal expenses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all legal expenses.

2 3 4 Damages

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2 3 5 Other operating expenditure

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

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Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the various insurances (civil liability, insurance against theft) and the insurance indemnities referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of uniforms for ushers and drivers and other work clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of drinks and, occasionally, of snacks at internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all removal and handling expenses and those incurred by using removal firms or by using the services of interim handling agents.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically referred to in the preceding headings.

2 3 9 Services rendered between institutions - Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of services requested from the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service.

CHAPTER 2 4 - POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

2 4 0 Postage and delivery charges

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail and on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail.

2 4 1 Telephone, telegraph, telex, television

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of telephone, telex and fax machine rental and communications charges.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 50 000.

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence expenses of members of the Committee of the Regions attending sessions and other formal meetings.

It breaks down as follows:

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2 5 1 Meetings expenses of representatives of the applicant States

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Remarks

This appropriation is intented to cover the payment of travel and subsistence expenses to regional and local representatives of the applicant States attending plenary sessions and other meetings in an observer capacity.

2 5 5 Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses, including representation expenses, connected with the organisation of conferences of a general nature.

CHAPTER 2 6 - EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to permit studies contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes.

CHAPTER 2 7 - EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Official Journal

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover printing expenses for publications in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 15 000.

2 7 1 Publications

2 7 1 0 General publications

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Remarks

Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside printing, in the official Community languages, of various Committee of the Regions publications, the running of databases and the use of other publishing and information resources.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of printing and distributing various publications, the running of databases and the use of other publishing and information resources.

2 7 2 Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in public events

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost, including representation costs, of measures to inform the general public of the aims and activities of the Committee of the Regions.

2 7 3 Informing young people in the European spirit

2 7 3 0 Informing young people in the European spirit

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2 7 3 3 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover periods of practical in-service administrative training for young graduates.

CHAPTER 2 9 - SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2 9 4 Study grants

2 9 4 0 Research and study grants

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution, on a limited scale, to the realisation of research projects in the fields of activity of the Committee of the Regions which are of particular interest for European integration.

TITLE 10

OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Remarks

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and can only be used after their transfer to other budget chapters in accordance with the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

They break down as follows:

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CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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CHAPTER 10 2 - RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKE-OVER OF BUILDINGS

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Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are intended to cover the expenditure related to the take-over of buildings ceded by the Parliament. They can be used after transfers to other chapters of the budget have been agreed pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977, applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).

They break down as follows"

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SECTION VIII

EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN

REVENUE

Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the European Ombudsman for the financial year 2000

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REVENUE

REVENUE

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TITLE 2

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CHAPTER 2 0 - DEDUCTIONS FROM THE REMUNERATION OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND HIS STAFF

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TITLE 9

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CHAPTER 9 0 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

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EXPENDITURE

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2000 and 1999) and outturn (1998)

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TITLE 1

EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 1 0 - MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION

1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries

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Remarks

European Parliament Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15).

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

1 0 1 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the institutions' contributions (0,77 %) towards insurance against accident and occupational disease,

- the institutions' contributions (3,4 %) towards sickness insurance,

- birth grants,

- allowances payable in the event of death.

1 0 2 Temporary allowances

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This article is intended to cover transitional allowances, family allowances and weighting in respect of countries of residence.

1 0 3 Pensions

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Articles 8, 9, 15 and 18 thereof.

This article is intended to cover the retirement pensions and the weighting in respect of the countries of residence of the members of the institutions as well as the survivors' pensions of widows and orphans and the weightings applied in respect of their countries of residence.

1 0 4 Mission expenses, travel expenses and other ancillary expenditure

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances while on missions and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission.

1 0 5 Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This article is intended to cover travel expenses due to members (including their families) on taking up duty or leaving the institution, installation and resettlement allowances due to members on taking up duty or leaving the institution and removal expenses due to members on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

1 0 6 Courses

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses incurred in attending language courses or other professional training seminars.

1 0 9 Adjustments of emoluments

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Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 4a thereof, and the Financial Regulation.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of weighting and any adjustments to salaries and pensions made by the Council during the financial year.

CHAPTER 1 1 - STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

1 1 0 Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover basic salaries of officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which include:

- head of household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance,

for officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expatriation and foreign-residence allowances of officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowance

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate secretarial allowance paid to officials in category C.

1 1 1 Other staff

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Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the employer's social security contributions for auxiliary staff, local staff and special advisers.

1 1 2 Further training

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24 (8) thereof.

1 1 3 Sickness, accident, occupational disease and unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's contribution towards sickness insurance (Article 72) and towards insurance against accident and occupational disease (Article 73), the institution's contribution to the setting up of a special unemployment fund (Article 28 (7) of the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities), payments to be made by the institution for temporary staff in order to constitute or maintain pension rights in their countries of origin (Article 42 of the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities).

It also covers expenses relating to the annual medical check-up for officials and other servants entitled to it, including the analyses and medical examinations requested in connection with that check-up.

1 1 4 Miscellaneous allowances and grants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the birth grant (Articles 70, 74 and 75) and the flat-rate travel expenses from the place of employment to the place of origin (Article 8 of Annex VII), rent and transport allowances (Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII), fixed rate entertainment allowances (Article 14 of Annex VII), fixed travel allowances (Article 15 of Annex VII) and the special allowances granted to accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts (Article 75).

1 1 5 Overtime

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

Under the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, overtime is paid only to category C and D officials and other servants with reference to their basic salaries.

1 1 7 Supplementary services

1 1 7 5 Translation and interpretation costs

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of all supplementary services, in particular the translation and typing of the annual report and other documents, contracted and occasional interpreters and other associated costs.

1 1 7 8 Support for activities

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the global 'management costs' payable to Parliament to cover the costs in staff time to Parliament of providing general services such as administration of contracts, salaries and allowances, data-processing services, etc.

1 1 8 Allowances and expenses in connection with officials entering and leaving the service and transfers

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to recruitment procedures (Articles 27 to 31 and 33 and Annex III), travel expenses of officials (including members of their families) entering or leaving the service or on geographical redeployment (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 7 of Annex VII), allowances for staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties, terminating their service or being transferred to a new place of work (Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII), removal expenses (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 9 of Annex VII), daily allowances for staff who can prove that they have been obliged to change their place of residence after taking up their duties (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 10 of Annex VII).

1 1 9 Adjustments to salaries of officials and other servants

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of salary weighting (Articles 64 and 65 and Annex XI) and any salary adjustments agreed by the Council during the financial year (Article 65 and Annex XI).

CHAPTER 1 2 - ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE

1 2 1 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This article is intended to cover the allowances payable to staff assigned non-active status or retired in the interests of the service.

1 2 3 Insurance against sickness

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This article is intended to cover the employer's contribution to the sickness insurance of the recipients of the allowances referred to in Article 1 2 1.

1 2 9 Adjustments to the various allowances

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This article is intended to cover the impact of the salary weighting applicable to the allowances referred to in Article 1 2 1 (Articles 64 and 65) and the impact of any salary adjustments agreed on by the Council during the financial year (Article 65).

CHAPTER 1 3 - MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL

1 3 0 Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure

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Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 71 thereof and Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on transport costs, the payment of daily mission allowances and the ancillary or exceptional expenses incurred in the performance of a mission.

CHAPTER 1 5 - GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS

1 5 0 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution and staff exchanges between the institution and the public sector in the Member States

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an allowance, travel and mission expenses for trainees, and accident and sickness insurance during courses as well as expenditure arising from staff exchanges between the European Ombudsman, national ombudsmen and international organisations of Ombudsmen.

CHAPTER 1 6 - SOCIAL WELFARE

1 6 0 Special assistance grants

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Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover action taken in respect of officials and other servants in particularly difficult situations.

CHAPTER 1 7 - ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

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1 7 0 Entertainment and representation expenses

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This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of receptions, representation costs and the purchase of representational items.

CHAPTER 1 8 - INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION

1 8 6 Social contacts between members of staff

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This appropriation is intended to encourage and provide financial backing for schemes to promote social contacts between staff of different nationalities, for example subsidies to staff clubs, associations, cultural activities, etc., and to make a contribution to the cost of a permanent leisure centre (cultural and sports activities, etc.).

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BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 2 0 - INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 0 0 Rents, charges and buildings expenditure

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Administrative arrangement between the European Ombudsman and the European Parliament.

This appropriation is intended as a lump-sum payment to the European Parliament in respect of the offices which the European Parliament provides to the Ombudsman within its premises in Strasbourg and Brussels. It covers rent and charges in respect of insurance, water, electricity, heating, cleaning and maintenance, security and surveillance as well as other miscellaneous buildings expenditure, including alteration, repair or refurbishment of the offices concerned.

CHAPTER 2 1 - DATA-PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2 1 0 Equipment, operating costs and services relating to data processing

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of equipment and development of software,

- assistance in connection with the operation and maintenance of data-processing systems,

- data-processing operations entrusted to third parties and other data-processing service expenditure.

2 1 1 Equipment, installation costs and services relating to telecommunications

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the hiring, servicing and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and other telecommunication-related expenses (transmission networks, telephone switchboards, telephones and similar equipment, fax machines, telex systems, installation costs, etc.).

CHAPTER 2 2 - MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS

2 2 0 Movable property and associated costs

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure, and in particular, on:

- equipment such as telephones, calculators, archives, etc.,

- office machines (typewriters, photocopiers, reader-printers, etc.),

- replacement and maintenance of technical installations,

- technical equipment,

- purchase and replacement of furniture,

- any other relevant items and associated costs.

2 2 2 Vehicles

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the purchase and replacement of vehicles,

- the cost of the short-or long-term rental of cars, etc. when requirements outstrip the capacity of the fleet,

- the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (purchase of fuel, lubricants, tyres, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.).

2 2 3 Documentation and library expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the library of the European Ombudsman and in particular:

- the costs of keeping the library stock up to date, subscriptions and translation as well as the purchase of library materials and their installation,

- subscriptions and renewals of subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and news agencies and other associated costs.

CHAPTER 2 3 - CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

2 3 0 Current administrative expenditure

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This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and reproduction of workshops (photocopying paper, paper for publishing and distribution by conventional or electronic means, office supplies, etc.),

- mail, postal charges, charges for delivery by a courier service, packages and distribution to the public at large,

- the telephone rental and the charges for communications by telephone, telegraph and telex, costs of electronic data transmission and other related installation costs,

- other current administrative expenditure (financial charges, legal costs, etc.).

CHAPTER 2 5 - EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS

2 5 0 Meetings in general

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This appropriation is intended to cover the travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts and other persons invited to take part in committees, study groups or working meetings in Strasbourg and Brussels as well as expenditure on recruitment (costs for advertising posts, inviting candidates, etc.).

CHAPTER 2 6 - EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS

2 6 0 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

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This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of studies and/or surveys contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes, as well as the publication costs of such studies and associated costs.

CHAPTER 2 7 - EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION

2 7 0 Expenditure on publishing and information

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on publishing and information, and in particular:

- printing expenses for publications in the Official Journal of the European Communities,

- the cost of printing and reproducing, in the official languages, various publications (annual report etc.),

- printed material (by traditional or electronic means) promoting information with regards to the European Ombudsman (publicity and measures to promote the principle of the European Ombudsman to the public at large),

- any other expenses in connection with the institution's information policy (symposia, seminars, participation in public events, etc.).

CHAPTER 2 9 - SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2 9 9 Other subsidies

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This article is intended to cover expenditure (other than that in Article 2 7 0) related to Ombudsman's visitors groups as well as expenditure with regards to publicity and measures to inform the general public (among the other opinion multipliers) of the aims, activities and the role of the European Ombudsman.

TITLE 3

EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION

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CHAPTER 3 7 - SPECIAL EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

3 7 0 Special expenditure of the Ombudsman

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred owing to the special nature of the Ombudsman's duties such as relations with the national ombudsmen and international organizations of ombudsmen and subscriptions to international organizations.

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OTHER EXPENDITURE

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CHAPTER 10 0 - PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

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Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 1).(

The appropriations in this chapter are purely provisional in nature and may only be utilised after having been transferred to another chapter.

Appropriations must be provided for expenditure under the following articles"

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CHAPTER 10 1 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE

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This chapter is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure that cannot be estimated).