# Official Journal L 52/2007

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5021 February 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 52

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5021 February 2007

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| Contents | | I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 165/2007 of 20 February 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of 16 February 2007 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 167/2007 of 20 February 2007 on import licence applications for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under the tariff quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 | 6 |

Contents

I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

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REGULATIONS

Commission Regulation (EC) No 165/2007 of 20 February 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of 16 February 2007 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 167/2007 of 20 February 2007 on import licence applications for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under the tariff quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97

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| | | II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | DECISIONS |
| | | Commission |
| | | 2007/122/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 20 February 2007 amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in the United States of America
  (notified under document number C(2007) 481)

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  ) | 8 |
| | | 2007/123/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 20 February 2007 granting an exemption to Italy under Council Directive 92/119/EEC for the transport of pigs for slaughter on public and private roads to a slaughterhouse within a protection zone
  (notified under document number C(2007) 499) | 10 |

II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Commission

2007/122/EC

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Commission Decision of 20 February 2007 amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in the United States of America
  (notified under document number C(2007) 481)

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  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2007) 481)

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2007/123/EC

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Commission Decision of 20 February 2007 granting an exemption to Italy under Council Directive 92/119/EEC for the transport of pigs for slaughter on public and private roads to a slaughterhouse within a protection zone
  (notified under document number C(2007) 499)

(notified under document number C(2007) 499)

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| | | Corrigenda |
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| | | Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 134/2007 of 13 February 2007 fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples) ( OJ L 42 of 14.2.2007 ) | 12 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Decision No 1903/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013) ( OJ L 378, 27.12.2006 ) | 15 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1928/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings, as regards the financial framework for the period 2007-2009 and the maximum Community contribution for Bulgaria and Romania ( OJ L 406, 30.12.2006 ) | 15 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Council Directive 2001/110/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to honey ( OJ L 10, 12.1.2002 ) | 16 |

Corrigenda

Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 134/2007 of 13 February 2007 fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples) ( OJ L 42 of 14.2.2007 )

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Corrigendum to Decision No 1903/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013) ( OJ L 378, 27.12.2006 )

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Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1928/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings, as regards the financial framework for the period 2007-2009 and the maximum Community contribution for Bulgaria and Romania ( OJ L 406, 30.12.2006 )

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Corrigendum to Council Directive 2001/110/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to honey ( OJ L 10, 12.1.2002 )

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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I Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 165/2007

of 20 February 2007

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. |
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(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.

| (2) | In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation, |
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(2)

In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 February 2007.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 386/2005 (OJ L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 3).

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 20 February 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | IL | 134,9 |
| JO | 96,5 |
| MA | 45,0 |
| SN | 37,2 |
| TN | 141,8 |
| TR | 154,3 |
| ZZ | 101,6 |
| 0707 00 05 | JO | 178,3 |
| MA | 206,0 |
| TR | 179,3 |
| ZZ | 187,9 |
| 0709 90 70 | MA | 39,7 |
| TR | 126,2 |
| ZZ | 83,0 |
| 0805 10 20 | CU | 34,2 |
| EG | 51,4 |
| IL | 58,1 |
| MA | 46,4 |
| TN | 53,8 |
| TR | 67,3 |
| ZZ | 51,9 |
| 0805 20 10 | IL | 103,4 |
| MA | 96,0 |
| ZZ | 99,7 |
| 0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90 | AR | 108,5 |
| EG | 64,3 |
| IL | 71,3 |
| MA | 117,1 |
| PK | 58,0 |
| TR | 61,4 |
| ZZ | 80,1 |
| 0805 50 10 | EG | 53,6 |
| TR | 46,7 |
| ZZ | 50,2 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 105,0 |
| CA | 95,7 |
| CN | 84,2 |
| US | 116,6 |
| ZZ | 100,4 |
| 0808 20 50 | AR | 86,7 |
| CL | 127,1 |
| US | 104,2 |
| ZA | 83,0 |
| ZZ | 100,3 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

IL

134,9

JO

96,5

MA

45,0

SN

37,2

TN

141,8

TR

154,3

ZZ

101,6

0707 00 05

JO

178,3

MA

206,0

TR

179,3

ZZ

187,9

0709 90 70

MA

39,7

TR

126,2

ZZ

83,0

0805 10 20

CU

34,2

EG

51,4

IL

58,1

MA

46,4

TN

53,8

TR

67,3

ZZ

51,9

0805 20 10

IL

103,4

MA

96,0

ZZ

99,7

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

AR

108,5

EG

64,3

IL

71,3

MA

117,1

PK

58,0

TR

61,4

ZZ

80,1

0805 50 10

EG

53,6

TR

46,7

ZZ

50,2

0808 10 80

AR

105,0

CA

95,7

CN

84,2

US

116,6

ZZ

100,4

0808 20 50

AR

86,7

CL

127,1

US

104,2

ZA

83,0

ZZ

100,3

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 166/2006

of 16 February 2007

concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(1)

In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

| (2) | Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods. |
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(2)

Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.

| (3) | Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be classified under the CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table. |
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(3)

Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be classified under the CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table.

| (4) | It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2). |
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(4)

It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN codes indicated in column 2 of that table.

Article 2

Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 February 2007.

For the Commission

László KOVÁCS

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1930/2006 (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 9).

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(2)  
  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

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ANNEX

| Description of the goods | Classification
  (CN code) | Reasons |
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| 1. | A set of toilet articles put up for retail sale, consisting of:






  — | a beaker, |

Description of the goods

Classification

(CN code)

Reasons

(1)

(2)

(3)

1.

A set of toilet articles put up for retail sale, consisting of:

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a beaker,

| — | a soap dish, |
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a soap dish,

| — | a cylindrical toothbrush holder, and |
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a cylindrical toothbrush holder, and

| — | a liquid soap dispenser. |
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a liquid soap dispenser.

The liquid soap dispenser consists of an earthenware container equipped with a plastic pump. The other articles are made of earthenware.

All articles have the same design.

They are for use as toilet articles.

(See photograph) (*1)

6912 00 50

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and by the wording of CN codes 6912 00 and 6912 00 50 .

The toilet articles, as presented, constitute a set in the sense of General Interpretative Rule 3(b).

It is to be classified according to the material, ceramic, which gives the set its essential character.

| 2. | An article consisting of:






  — | a plastic lavatory seat with cover, |
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2.

An article consisting of:

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a plastic lavatory seat with cover,

| — | an electro-mechanical movable sprayer and, |
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an electro-mechanical movable sprayer and,

| — | an electrothermic device. |
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an electrothermic device.

The product performs several functions such as heating water, spraying water and drying the area.

8516 79 70

Classification is determined by General rules 1, 3(c) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8516 , 8516 79 and 8516 79 70 .

The product is a composite article consisting of different components. Each component is classifiable under a different heading (as a sanitary ware of plastics in heading 3922 , as an electro-mechanical domestic spraying appliance in heading 8509 , and as an electrothermic appliance in heading 8516 ).

None of the components confers upon the product its essential character.

Therefore the product is classifiable, in accordance with GIR 3(c), in heading 8516 (last in numerical order among those headings which equally merit consideration).

| 3. | Apparatus consisting of:






  — | an AM/FM radio-broadcast receiver, |
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3.

Apparatus consisting of:

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an AM/FM radio-broadcast receiver,

| — | seven-channel amplifier section, |
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seven-channel amplifier section,

| — | a digital sound processor, |
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a digital sound processor,

| — | a video converter, and |
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a video converter, and

| — | a remote control. |
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a remote control.

The product is designed to provide audio and video entertainment in the home.

The device is capable of receiving signals from different sources (e.g., DVD player, satellite receiver, cassette player, video recorder).

The sound signals may be decoded and passed to digital/analogue converters before being amplified.

The video signals are synchronised with the sound signal. They may also be amplified to provide an improved picture quality.

8527 99 00

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 3 to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8527 and 8527 99 .

Within the meaning of Note 3 to Section XVI, the component which provides for the principal function of the composite machine is the radio-broadcast receiver.

The amplification and processing of sound and the synchronisation and amplification of video are considered to be secondary functions compared with the reception of radio-broadcasting.

Consequently, the composite machine is classifiable as radio-broadcast reception apparatus under CN code 8527 99 00 .

| 4. | A new three-wheeled motor vehicle with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and a gross vehicle weight of more than 20 tonnes.
  The vehicle consists of a motor chassis fitted with a cabin.
  It is not fitted with transport construction equipment or agricultural machinery when presented. |
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4.

A new three-wheeled motor vehicle with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and a gross vehicle weight of more than 20 tonnes.

The vehicle consists of a motor chassis fitted with a cabin.

It is not fitted with transport construction equipment or agricultural machinery when presented.

8704 23 91

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 3 to Chapter 87 and by the wording of CN codes 8704 , 8704 23 and 8704 23 91 .

A motor chassis fitted with a cabin, on which different kinds of transport construction equipment or agricultural machinery can be mounted (not forming an integral mechanical unit), cannot be classified in Chapter 84.

In accordance with Note 3 to Chapter 87, it is classifiable under heading 8704 .

See also the HS Explanatory Notes to headings 8432 , 8704 and 8705 .

| 5. | A new three-wheeled motor vehicle with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and a gross vehicle weight of more than 20 tonnes.
  The vehicle consists of a motor chassis fitted with a cabin. A spreader for solid substances (working machinery) for agricultural purposes is mounted on the chassis.
  The vehicle may also be driven on the public road. |
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5.

A new three-wheeled motor vehicle with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and a gross vehicle weight of more than 20 tonnes.

The vehicle consists of a motor chassis fitted with a cabin. A spreader for solid substances (working machinery) for agricultural purposes is mounted on the chassis.

The vehicle may also be driven on the public road.

8705 90 90

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 8705 , 8705 90 and 8705 90 90 .

The vehicle is not a self-propelled wheeled machine of heading 8432 because several types of working machinery can be mounted on the motor chassis.

Since the motor chassis fitted with a cabin and the working machinery do not form an integral mechanical unit, the vehicle is considered to be a special purpose motor vehicle of heading 8705 .

See also the HS Explanatory Notes to headings 8432 and 8705 .

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 167/2007

of 20 February 2007

on import licence applications for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under the tariff quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1),

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 of 28 October 1996 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 of 31 January 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt (3), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 4(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 stipulates that the Commission must set a single reduction percentage for quantities applied for if import licence applications exceed quantities available. That Article also provides that the Commission must notify the Member States of its decision within 10 working days of the day on which the licence applications are lodged. |
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(1)

Article 4(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 stipulates that the Commission must set a single reduction percentage for quantities applied for if import licence applications exceed quantities available. That Article also provides that the Commission must notify the Member States of its decision within 10 working days of the day on which the licence applications are lodged.

| (2) | Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 lodged from 1 September 2006 to 8 February 2007 cover a quantity of 32 994 tonnes while the maximum quantity to be made available is 32 000 tonnes of rice falling within the above code. |
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(2)

Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 lodged from 1 September 2006 to 8 February 2007 cover a quantity of 32 994 tonnes while the maximum quantity to be made available is 32 000 tonnes of rice falling within the above code.

| (3) | A single reduction percentage, as provided for in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 196/97, should therefore be set for the import licence applications lodged on 8 February 2007 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2184/96. |
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(3)

A single reduction percentage, as provided for in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 196/97, should therefore be set for the import licence applications lodged on 8 February 2007 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2184/96.

| (4) | No more import licences allowing a reduced customs duties should be issued for the current marketing year. |
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(4)

No more import licences allowing a reduced customs duties should be issued for the current marketing year.

| (5) | In view of its purpose, this Regulation should take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(5)

In view of its purpose, this Regulation should take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2148/96, lodged on 8 February 2007 and notified to the Commission, shall give rise to the issue of licences for the quantities applied for multiplied by a reduction percentage of 80,123148 %.

Article 2

Import licences under Regulation (EC) No 2148/96 shall no longer be issued in respect of licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 submitted on or after 9 February 2007.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 797/2006 (OJ L 144, 31.5.2006, p. 1).

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(2)  
  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 1.

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(3)  
  OJ L 31, 1.2.1997, p. 53. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1950/2005 (OJ L 132, 29.11.2005, p. 18).

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DECISIONS

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 20 February 2007

amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in the United States of America

(notified under document number C(2007) 481)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/122/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to 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 (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision. |
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(1)

Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision.

| (2) | The United States of America have requested that amendment should be made to the list as regards entries for that country, notably the amendment of the address of one centre. |
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(2)

The United States of America have requested that amendment should be made to the list as regards entries for that country, notably the amendment of the address of one centre.

| (3) | The United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection team concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of that country. |
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(3)

The United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection team concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of that country.

| (4) | Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(4)

Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health Committee, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/60/EC (OJ L 31, 3.2.2006, p. 24).

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(2)  
  OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1792/2006 (OJ L 362, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

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ANNEX

The entry for the United States of America embryo collection team No 99MI105 E4 in the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is replaced by the following:

| ‘US | 99MI105 E4 | Northstar Select Sires |
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| 2471 4th ST |
| Shelbyville, MI 49344 |

‘US

99MI105 E4

Northstar Select Sires

2471 4th ST

Shelbyville, MI 49344

Dr. Jeffrey Adams’

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| 21.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 52/10 |
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21.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 52/10

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 20 February 2007

granting an exemption to Italy under Council Directive 92/119/EEC for the transport of pigs for slaughter on public and private roads to a slaughterhouse within a protection zone

(notified under document number C(2007) 499)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2007/123/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to 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 (1) and in particular point 7(2)(d) of Annex II thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 15 November 2006 a protection zone was established by the competent authority in Italy around an outbreak of swine vesicular disease in the municipality of Romano di Lombardia, Province of Bergamo, in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/119/EEC. |
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(1)

On 15 November 2006 a protection zone was established by the competent authority in Italy around an outbreak of swine vesicular disease in the municipality of Romano di Lombardia, Province of Bergamo, in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/119/EEC.

| (2) | Accordingly, the movement and transport of pigs on public and private roads within that protection zone have been prohibited. |
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(2)

Accordingly, the movement and transport of pigs on public and private roads within that protection zone have been prohibited.

| (3) | However, Italy has submitted a request for an exemption from that prohibition for the transport of pigs for slaughter coming from outside that protection zone, on public and private roads within the protection zone, in order to transport them to a slaughterhouse situated in the protection zone. |
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(3)

However, Italy has submitted a request for an exemption from that prohibition for the transport of pigs for slaughter coming from outside that protection zone, on public and private roads within the protection zone, in order to transport them to a slaughterhouse situated in the protection zone.

| (4) | It is appropriate to provide for that exemption, subject to the condition that Italy takes strict control and precaution measures that guarantee that there is no risk of the spread of the disease. |
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(4)

It is appropriate to provide for that exemption, subject to the condition that Italy takes strict control and precaution measures that guarantee that there is no risk of the spread of the disease.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1.   Italy may authorise the transport of pigs for slaughter coming from outside the protection zone established on 15 November 2006 around the outbreak of swine vesicular disease that occurred in the municipality of Romano di Lombardia, Province of Bergamo (the pigs), on public and private roads within that protection zone, to slaughterhouse IMC No 825 M (the slaughterhouse), under the following conditions:

| (a) | the dispatch of the pigs must be notified at least 24 hours in advance by the official veterinarian for the holding of origin to the official veterinarian for the slaughterhouse; |
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(a)

the dispatch of the pigs must be notified at least 24 hours in advance by the official veterinarian for the holding of origin to the official veterinarian for the slaughterhouse;

| (b) | the transport of the pigs to the slaughterhouse must be via a corridor; details of that corridor must be laid down in advance by Italy; |
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(b)

the transport of the pigs to the slaughterhouse must be via a corridor; details of that corridor must be laid down in advance by Italy;

| (c) | vehicles carrying the pigs must be sealed by the competent authority before or on entry to the corridor; at the time of sealing, the competent authority must record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs transported therein; |
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(c)

vehicles carrying the pigs must be sealed by the competent authority before or on entry to the corridor; at the time of sealing, the competent authority must record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs transported therein;

| (d) | on arrival at the slaughterhouse, the competent authority shall:






  (i) | inspect and remove the seal on the vehicle; |
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(d)

on arrival at the slaughterhouse, the competent authority shall:

(i)

inspect and remove the seal on the vehicle;

| (ii) | be present at the unloading of the pigs; |
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(ii)

be present at the unloading of the pigs;

| (iii) | record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs therein. |
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(iii)

record the registration number of the vehicle and the number of pigs therein.

2.   Any vehicle carrying pigs to the slaughterhouse shall undergo, immediately following unloading, cleaning and disinfection under official control and in accordance with the instructions of the competent authority.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Italy.

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).

1

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Corrigenda

| 21.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 52/12 |
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21.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 52/12

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Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 134/2007 of 13 February 2007 fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples)

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 42 of 14 February 2007
  )

On page 16, Regulation (EC) No 134/2007 should read as follows:

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 134/2007

of 13 February 2007

fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 35(3),

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 (2) lays down the detailed rules of application for export refunds on fruit and vegetables. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 (2) lays down the detailed rules of application for export refunds on fruit and vegetables.

| (2) | Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that, to the extent necessary for economically significant exports, the products exported by the Community may be covered by export refunds, within the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty. |
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(2)

Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that, to the extent necessary for economically significant exports, the products exported by the Community may be covered by export refunds, within the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty.

| (3) | Under Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, care must be taken to ensure that the trade flows previously brought about by the refund scheme are not disrupted. For this reason and because exports of fruit and vegetables are seasonal in nature, the quantities scheduled for each product should be fixed, based on the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3). These quantities must be allocated taking account of the perishability of the products concerned. |
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(3)

Under Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, care must be taken to ensure that the trade flows previously brought about by the refund scheme are not disrupted. For this reason and because exports of fruit and vegetables are seasonal in nature, the quantities scheduled for each product should be fixed, based on the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3). These quantities must be allocated taking account of the perishability of the products concerned.

| (4) | Article 35(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that refunds must be fixed in the light of the existing situation or outlook for fruit and vegetable prices on the Community market and supplies available on the one hand, and prices on the international market on the other hand. Account must also be taken of the transport and marketing costs and of the economic aspect of the exports planned. |
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(4)

Article 35(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that refunds must be fixed in the light of the existing situation or outlook for fruit and vegetable prices on the Community market and supplies available on the one hand, and prices on the international market on the other hand. Account must also be taken of the transport and marketing costs and of the economic aspect of the exports planned.

| (5) | In accordance with Article 35(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, prices on the Community market are to be established in the light of the most favourable prices from the export standpoint. |
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(5)

In accordance with Article 35(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, prices on the Community market are to be established in the light of the most favourable prices from the export standpoint.

| (6) | The international trade situation or the special requirements of certain markets may call for the refund on a given product to vary according to its destination. |
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(6)

The international trade situation or the special requirements of certain markets may call for the refund on a given product to vary according to its destination.

| (7) | Tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples of classes Extra, I and II of the common quality standards can currently be exported in economically significant quantities. |
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(7)

Tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples of classes Extra, I and II of the common quality standards can currently be exported in economically significant quantities.

| (8) | In order to ensure the best use of available resources and in view of the structure of Community exports, it is appropriate to fix the A1 and B export refunds. |
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(8)

In order to ensure the best use of available resources and in view of the structure of Community exports, it is appropriate to fix the A1 and B export refunds.

| (9) | The Management Committee for fresh Fruit and Vegetables has not delivered an opinion within the time-limit set by its chairman, |
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(9)

The Management Committee for fresh Fruit and Vegetables has not delivered an opinion within the time-limit set by its chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   For system A1, the refund rates, the refund application period and the scheduled quantities for the products concerned are fixed in the Annex hereto. For system B, the indicative refund rates, the licence application period and the scheduled quantities for the products concerned are fixed in the Annex hereto.

2.   The licences issued in respect of food aid as referred to in Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 (4) shall not count against the eligible quantities in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 February 2007.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 February 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

‘ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 13 February 2007 fixing the export refunds on fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples)

| Product code (5) | Destination (6) | System A1
  Refund application period 22.2.2007 to 23.6.2007 | System B
  Licence application period 1.3.2007 to 30.6.2007 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Refund amount
  (EUR/t net weight) | Scheduled quantiy
  (t) | Indicative refund amount
  (EUR/t net weight) | Scheduled quantity
  (t) |
| 0702 00 00 9100 | A00 | 20 | | 20 | 6 000 |
| 0805 10 20 9100 | A00 | 28 | | 28 | 16 667 |
| 0805 50 10 9100 | A00 | 50 | | 50 | 3 667 |
| 0808 10 80 9100 | F09 | 22 | | 22 | 31 667 |

Product code (5)

Destination (6)

System A1

Refund application period 22.2.2007 to 23.6.2007

System B

Licence application period 1.3.2007 to 30.6.2007

Refund amount

(EUR/t net weight)

Scheduled quantiy

(t)

Indicative refund amount

(EUR/t net weight)

Scheduled quantity

(t)

0702 00 00 9100

A00

20

20

6 000

0805 10 20 9100

A00

28

28

16 667

0805 50 10 9100

A00

50

50

3 667

0808 10 80 9100

F09

22

22

31 667

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(1)  
  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 386/2005 (OJ L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 3).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1854/2006 (OJ L 361, 19.12.2006, p. 1).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).

4

(5)  The product codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

5

(6)  The ‘
  A
  ’ series destination codes are set out in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87.

6

The other destinations are defined as follows:

| F09 | : | The following destinations:






  — | Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo, as defined in UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qalwain, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah), Kuwait, Yemen, Syria, Iran, Jordan, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and Colombia, |
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F09

:

The following destinations:

—

Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo, as defined in UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qalwain, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah), Kuwait, Yemen, Syria, Iran, Jordan, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and Colombia,

| — | African countries and territories except for South Africa, |
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—

African countries and territories except for South Africa,

| — | destinations referred to in Article 36 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11). |
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—

destinations referred to in Article 36 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

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| 21.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 52/15 |
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21.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 52/15

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Corrigendum to Decision No 1903/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013)

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 378 of 27 December 2006
  )

The publication of the Decision in the above mentioned Official Journal is annulled.

The publication of the same text as ‘Decision No 1855/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006
  ’ in OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 1, remains valid.

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| 21.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 52/15 |
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21.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 52/15

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Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1928/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings, as regards the financial framework for the period 2007-2009 and the maximum Community contribution for Bulgaria and Romania

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 406 of 30 December 2006
  )

The publication of the Regulation in the abovementioned Official Journal is annulled.

The publication of the same text as ‘Regulation (EC) No 1890/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006
  ’ in OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 12, remains valid.

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| 21.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 52/16 |
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21.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 52/16

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Corrigendum to Council Directive 2001/110/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to honey

(
  Official Journal of the European Communities L 10 of 12 January 2002
  )

On page 51, in Annex II, Point 4, second indent:

for:

| ‘— | honeydew and chestnut honey and blends of these except with those listed below |
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‘—

honeydew and chestnut honey and blends of these except with those listed below

not more than 0,8 mS/cm’,

read:

| ‘— | honeydew and chestnut honey and blends of these except with those listed below |
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‘—

honeydew and chestnut honey and blends of these except with those listed below

not less than 0,8 mS/cm’.

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