# Official Journal L 132/26 M

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 4826 May 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 132

English edition

Legislation

Volume 4826 May 2005

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| | * | Council Regulation (EC) No 785/2005 of 23 May 2005 terminating the partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of silicon originating in the People’s Republic of China | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 786/2005 of 25 May 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 6 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 787/2005 of 25 May 2005 on granting of import licences for cane sugar for the purposes of certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements | 8 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 788/2005 of 25 May 2005 fixing the definitive rate of refund and the percentage of system B export licences to be issued in the fruit and vegetables sector (tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples) | 11 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 789/2005 of 25 May 2005 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector | 13 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 790/2005 of 25 May 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products | 15 |

Contents

I   Acts whose publication is obligatory

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Council Regulation (EC) No 785/2005 of 23 May 2005 terminating the partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of silicon originating in the People’s Republic of China

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 786/2005 of 25 May 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 787/2005 of 25 May 2005 on granting of import licences for cane sugar for the purposes of certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 788/2005 of 25 May 2005 fixing the definitive rate of refund and the percentage of system B export licences to be issued in the fruit and vegetables sector (tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples)

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 789/2005 of 25 May 2005 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 790/2005 of 25 May 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products

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| | | Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union |
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| | * | Council Decision 2005/395/CFSP of 10 May 2005 amending Decision 2001/80/CFSP on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union | 17 |

Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union

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Council Decision 2005/395/CFSP of 10 May 2005 amending Decision 2001/80/CFSP on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union

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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 whose publication is obligatory

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 785/2005

of 23 May 2005

terminating the partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of silicon originating in the People’s Republic of China

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (basic Regulation), and in particular Articles 11(3) and 22(c) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission, after consulting the Advisory Committee,

Whereas:

A.   PROCEDURE

1.   Measures in force

| (1) | In March 2004 following an expiry review, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 398/2004 (2), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of silicon metal (silicon) originating in the People’s Republic of China (the PRC). The rate of the definitive duty applicable to the net, free-at-Community frontier price, before duty, was 49 %. |
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(1)

In March 2004 following an expiry review, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 398/2004 (2), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of silicon metal (silicon) originating in the People’s Republic of China (the PRC). The rate of the definitive duty applicable to the net, free-at-Community frontier price, before duty, was 49 %.

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2.   Initiation

| (2) | On 20 March 2004 the Commission announced through the publication of a notice (3) in the Official Journal of the European Union, the initiation of a partial interim review of the measures applicable to, inter alia, imports of silicon originating in the PRC pursuant to Articles 11(3) and 22(c) of the basic Regulation. |
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(2)

On 20 March 2004 the Commission announced through the publication of a notice (3) in the Official Journal of the European Union, the initiation of a partial interim review of the measures applicable to, inter alia, imports of silicon originating in the PRC pursuant to Articles 11(3) and 22(c) of the basic Regulation.

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inter alia

| (3) | The review was launched on the initiative of the Commission in order to examine whether, as a consequence of the enlargement of the European Union on 1 May 2004 (enlargement), and bearing in mind the aspect of Community interest, there was a need to adapt the measures in order to avoid a sudden and excessively negative effect on interested parties, including users, distributors and consumers. |
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(3)

The review was launched on the initiative of the Commission in order to examine whether, as a consequence of the enlargement of the European Union on 1 May 2004 (enlargement), and bearing in mind the aspect of Community interest, there was a need to adapt the measures in order to avoid a sudden and excessively negative effect on interested parties, including users, distributors and consumers.

3.   Product under consideration

| (4) | The product under consideration is the same as in the investigation which led to the imposition of the existing measures, i.e. silicon metal originating in the PRC, classifiable within CN code 2804 69 00 (silicon content less than 99,99 % by weight). Purely by reason of the current classification set out in the Customs nomenclature, it should read ‘silicon’. Silicon with a higher purity, that is containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon, used mostly in the electronic semiconductor industry, falls under a different CN code and is not covered by this proceeding. |
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(4)

The product under consideration is the same as in the investigation which led to the imposition of the existing measures, i.e. silicon metal originating in the PRC, classifiable within CN code 2804 69 00 (silicon content less than 99,99 % by weight). Purely by reason of the current classification set out in the Customs nomenclature, it should read ‘silicon’. Silicon with a higher purity, that is containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon, used mostly in the electronic semiconductor industry, falls under a different CN code and is not covered by this proceeding.

4.   Investigation

| (5) | The Commission officially advised the importers, the users and the exporters known to be concerned and their associations, the representatives of the exporting country concerned and the Community producers about the initiation of the investigation. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation. |
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(5)

The Commission officially advised the importers, the users and the exporters known to be concerned and their associations, the representatives of the exporting country concerned and the Community producers about the initiation of the investigation. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation.

| (6) | China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC), the Community industry association (Euroalliages), importers/traders, the authorities of some new Member States which joined the European Union on 1 May 2004 (the EU-10) and users of silicon in the EU-10 made their views known in writing. All parties which so requested within the time limit, and which demonstrated that there were particular reasons why they should be heard, were granted the opportunity to be heard. |
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(6)

China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC), the Community industry association (Euroalliages), importers/traders, the authorities of some new Member States which joined the European Union on 1 May 2004 (the EU-10) and users of silicon in the EU-10 made their views known in writing. All parties which so requested within the time limit, and which demonstrated that there were particular reasons why they should be heard, were granted the opportunity to be heard.

| (7) | The Commission sought and verified all the information it deemed necessary for the purpose of a determination of the appropriateness of the measures in force. |
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(7)

The Commission sought and verified all the information it deemed necessary for the purpose of a determination of the appropriateness of the measures in force.

B.   FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND TERMINATION OF THE PARTIAL INTERIM REVIEW

1.   Imports of silicon from the PRC to the EU-10

| (8) | The investigation has shown that an average yearly increase in import volumes of silicon from the PRC into the EU-10, as reported by Eurostat, was around 13 % in 2001 and 2002. In 2003 import volumes increased by around 54 % due to the significant increase in the period October to December. |
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(8)

The investigation has shown that an average yearly increase in import volumes of silicon from the PRC into the EU-10, as reported by Eurostat, was around 13 % in 2001 and 2002. In 2003 import volumes increased by around 54 % due to the significant increase in the period October to December.

| (9) | Furthermore, an abnormal increase in import volumes of around 120 % as compared to the same period of the previous year was found just before enlargement, that is to say January to April 2004. |
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(9)

Furthermore, an abnormal increase in import volumes of around 120 % as compared to the same period of the previous year was found just before enlargement, that is to say January to April 2004.

| (10) | The investigation has further shown that imports of silicon from the PRC into the EU-10 have decreased after enlargement. The decrease could be explained by the abnormal increases in import volumes prior to enlargement. |
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(10)

The investigation has further shown that imports of silicon from the PRC into the EU-10 have decreased after enlargement. The decrease could be explained by the abnormal increases in import volumes prior to enlargement.

| (11) | Moreover, statistics on imports into the EU-10 in the post-enlargement period show that the decrease of import volumes from the PRC coincides with a progressive increase of imports originating in Norway and Brazil, as well as sales from the 15 Member States which composed the European Union before enlargement (the EU-15). |
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(11)

Moreover, statistics on imports into the EU-10 in the post-enlargement period show that the decrease of import volumes from the PRC coincides with a progressive increase of imports originating in Norway and Brazil, as well as sales from the 15 Member States which composed the European Union before enlargement (the EU-15).

2.   Demand of silicon in the EU-10

| (12) | Demand for silicon in the EU-10 has been established on the basis of the total imports less total exports. It is to be noted that there is no declared production of silicon in the EU-10. |
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(12)

Demand for silicon in the EU-10 has been established on the basis of the total imports less total exports. It is to be noted that there is no declared production of silicon in the EU-10.

| (13) | Taking into account the abnormal increases in import volumes from the PRC before enlargement, it was considered necessary to make some adjustments to the import volumes during 2003 and 2004 in order to determine what would normally be the import levels during these periods in the absence of enlargement. |
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(13)

Taking into account the abnormal increases in import volumes from the PRC before enlargement, it was considered necessary to make some adjustments to the import volumes during 2003 and 2004 in order to determine what would normally be the import levels during these periods in the absence of enlargement.

| (14) | In this regard, an average yearly increase in import volumes from the PRC in 2001 and 2002 was found to have been 13 %. On this basis, the level of normal imports from the PRC in 2003 and 2004 was determined by applying a 13 % yearly increase to the import volumes in the previous years, which could normally have been expected to be the import levels during these periods in the absence of enlargement. |
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(14)

In this regard, an average yearly increase in import volumes from the PRC in 2001 and 2002 was found to have been 13 %. On this basis, the level of normal imports from the PRC in 2003 and 2004 was determined by applying a 13 % yearly increase to the import volumes in the previous years, which could normally have been expected to be the import levels during these periods in the absence of enlargement.

| (15) | Following the same methodology, exports from the EU-10 in 2004 were estimated by adding to the total exports in 2003 a normal increase of 80 % which was found to be the average yearly increase in export volumes in 2002 and 2003.
  Table 1
  Demand of silicon in the EU-10










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| Year | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 (estimated) |
| Import to the EU-10 | 18 815 | 19 802 | 22 661 | 23 855 (estimated) | 26 957 |
| Export from the EU-10 | 37 | 6 | 84 | 153 | 275 |
| Total demand in the EU-10 | 18 778 | 19 795 | 22 576 | 23 703 | 26 682 |
| Source: Eurostat and estimated data for 2003 and 2004. |

(15)

Following the same methodology, exports from the EU-10 in 2004 were estimated by adding to the total exports in 2003 a normal increase of 80 % which was found to be the average yearly increase in export volumes in 2002 and 2003.

Table 1

Demand of silicon in the EU-10

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Year

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004 (estimated)

Import to the EU-10

18 815

19 802

22 661

23 855 (estimated)

26 957

Export from the EU-10

37

6

84

153

275

Total demand in the EU-10

18 778

19 795

22 576

23 703

26 682

Source: Eurostat and estimated data for 2003 and 2004.

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| (16) | In the light of the above, it was found that demand in the EU-10 is around 6 % of the level of demand in the EU-15 as estimated in the last expiry review investigation of the anti-dumping measures on imports of silicon originating in the PRC made in Regulation (EC) No 398/2004. |
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(16)

In the light of the above, it was found that demand in the EU-10 is around 6 % of the level of demand in the EU-15 as estimated in the last expiry review investigation of the anti-dumping measures on imports of silicon originating in the PRC made in Regulation (EC) No 398/2004.

3.   Alternative sources of supply to meet the demand in the EU-10

| (17) | The investigation has shown that there are enough potential sources of supply, alternative to the supply from the PRC, available to meet the demand in the EU-10 even if the extension of the anti-dumping duty from the EU-15 to the 10 new Member States would completely eliminate or result in a decrease in imports from the PRC. |
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(17)

The investigation has shown that there are enough potential sources of supply, alternative to the supply from the PRC, available to meet the demand in the EU-10 even if the extension of the anti-dumping duty from the EU-15 to the 10 new Member States would completely eliminate or result in a decrease in imports from the PRC.

| (18) | There are around 18 000 tones of potential supply of silicon from the EU-15. This calculation has been made on the basis of the last expiry review investigation of the anti-dumping measures on imports of silicon originating in the PRC. It was found that production in the EU-15 of silicon amounted to around 148 000 tonnes in 2001. The same expiry review investigation found that there were around 166 000 tonnes of production capacity in the EU-15, indicating spare capacities of around 18 000 tonnes. |
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(18)

There are around 18 000 tones of potential supply of silicon from the EU-15. This calculation has been made on the basis of the last expiry review investigation of the anti-dumping measures on imports of silicon originating in the PRC. It was found that production in the EU-15 of silicon amounted to around 148 000 tonnes in 2001. The same expiry review investigation found that there were around 166 000 tonnes of production capacity in the EU-15, indicating spare capacities of around 18 000 tonnes.

| (19) | Furthermore, other potential sources of supply of silicon (not subject to anti-dumping duties) are, among others, Norway (with spare capacity of 18 000 tonnes), Brazil, Canada and the USA. |
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(19)

Furthermore, other potential sources of supply of silicon (not subject to anti-dumping duties) are, among others, Norway (with spare capacity of 18 000 tonnes), Brazil, Canada and the USA.

| (20) | As outlined in recital 11, it was also found that in the post-enlargement period, that is to say May to November 2004, for which reliable data has already been reported by Eurostat, imports from other sources, in particular Norway and Brazil, as well as sales from the EU-15 gradually increased. Sales from the EU-15 increased four-fold, import volumes from Norway increased five-fold and from Brazil six-fold, as compared to the same period in 2003.
  Table 2
  Import volumes to the EU-10 from Norway, Brazil and sales from the EU-15








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| Period of the year | Sales from the EU-15 | Import volumes from Norway | Import volumes from Brazil |
| May-November 2003 | 2 070 | 238 | 152 |
| May-November 2004 | 7 772 | 1 144 | 975 |

(20)

As outlined in recital 11, it was also found that in the post-enlargement period, that is to say May to November 2004, for which reliable data has already been reported by Eurostat, imports from other sources, in particular Norway and Brazil, as well as sales from the EU-15 gradually increased. Sales from the EU-15 increased four-fold, import volumes from Norway increased five-fold and from Brazil six-fold, as compared to the same period in 2003.

Table 2

Import volumes to the EU-10 from Norway, Brazil and sales from the EU-15

(tonnes)

Period of the year

Sales from the EU-15

Import volumes from Norway

Import volumes from Brazil

May-November 2003

2 070

238

152

May-November 2004

7 772

1 144

975

| (21) | In the light of the above, there is no compelling reason to believe that there will be a shortage of silicon on the EU-10 market. |
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(21)

In the light of the above, there is no compelling reason to believe that there will be a shortage of silicon on the EU-10 market.

4.   Cost impact assessment

| (22) | As stated by various interested parties, silicon is an intermediary product used by only a handful of processing industries in the new Member States, in particular for the production of secondary aluminium alloys. |
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(22)

As stated by various interested parties, silicon is an intermediary product used by only a handful of processing industries in the new Member States, in particular for the production of secondary aluminium alloys.

| (23) | Aluminium producers in the EU-10 confirm that the average proportion of silicon consumed in the production process of secondary aluminium alloys ranges between 3 % and 13,5 %. |
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(23)

Aluminium producers in the EU-10 confirm that the average proportion of silicon consumed in the production process of secondary aluminium alloys ranges between 3 % and 13,5 %.

| (24) | The investigation has shown that the increase in the price of silicon in the EU-10 or a switch to other alternative sources of supply is likely to have a minor effect on the production cost for the users in the EU-10. |
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(24)

The investigation has shown that the increase in the price of silicon in the EU-10 or a switch to other alternative sources of supply is likely to have a minor effect on the production cost for the users in the EU-10.

Increase in price of silicon from the PRC

| (25) | In light of the abovementioned percentages of consumption of silicon in the production of secondary aluminium alloys and given that the anti-dumping duty on imports of silicon from the PRC is 49 %, the cost impact on secondary aluminium alloys producers would only range from 1,47 % to 6,6 % of the total cost of production of secondary aluminium alloys. |
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(25)

In light of the abovementioned percentages of consumption of silicon in the production of secondary aluminium alloys and given that the anti-dumping duty on imports of silicon from the PRC is 49 %, the cost impact on secondary aluminium alloys producers would only range from 1,47 % to 6,6 % of the total cost of production of secondary aluminium alloys.

Switch to other alternative sources of supply

| (26) | Some interested parties indicated that, by extending the anti-dumping measures to imports in the EU-10, alternative sources of supply of silicon had been sought but that such alternative sources had resulted in an increase of silicon prices of around 34 %. In this regard, it was found that the cost impact for secondary aluminium alloys producers would be even less and would fall in the range of 1 % to 4,6 % of the total cost of secondary aluminium alloys production. |
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(26)

Some interested parties indicated that, by extending the anti-dumping measures to imports in the EU-10, alternative sources of supply of silicon had been sought but that such alternative sources had resulted in an increase of silicon prices of around 34 %. In this regard, it was found that the cost impact for secondary aluminium alloys producers would be even less and would fall in the range of 1 % to 4,6 % of the total cost of secondary aluminium alloys production.

5.   Comments received from the interested parties

| (27) | Several importers and users argued that there will be a lack of supply of silicon on the EU-10 market. However, as outlined in recitals 11, 19 and 20, after enlargement import volumes from the PRC into the EU-10 are progressively being replaced by silicon originating in the EU-15, Norway and Brazil. There is therefore no reason to believe that there will be a shortage of silicon on the EU-10 market. |
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(27)

Several importers and users argued that there will be a lack of supply of silicon on the EU-10 market. However, as outlined in recitals 11, 19 and 20, after enlargement import volumes from the PRC into the EU-10 are progressively being replaced by silicon originating in the EU-15, Norway and Brazil. There is therefore no reason to believe that there will be a shortage of silicon on the EU-10 market.

| (28) | One of the users in the EU-10 as well as the Slovakian and Slovene authorities claimed that silicon from other sources is different in terms of quality to that of the PRC. In this regard it is noted that Regulation (EC) No 398/2004 in concluding the expiry review of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of silicon originating in the PRC stated that the silicon produced in the PRC and exported to the Community, as well as the silicon produced in Norway and that manufactured in the Community by the Community producers had the same basic physical and chemical characteristics, and the same basic uses. Therefore they are considered to be like products within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the basic Regulation. It was noted that no adjustments in the terms of quality of the product had to be made. Therefore, there is no reason to believe that Chinese imports to the EU-10 replaced by the countries named above would differ in terms of quality. In addition, the increase of the imports from other countries, as outlined in recitals 11, 19 and 20 of this Regulation, indicates that the products are substitutable. |
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(28)

One of the users in the EU-10 as well as the Slovakian and Slovene authorities claimed that silicon from other sources is different in terms of quality to that of the PRC. In this regard it is noted that Regulation (EC) No 398/2004 in concluding the expiry review of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of silicon originating in the PRC stated that the silicon produced in the PRC and exported to the Community, as well as the silicon produced in Norway and that manufactured in the Community by the Community producers had the same basic physical and chemical characteristics, and the same basic uses. Therefore they are considered to be like products within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the basic Regulation. It was noted that no adjustments in the terms of quality of the product had to be made. Therefore, there is no reason to believe that Chinese imports to the EU-10 replaced by the countries named above would differ in terms of quality. In addition, the increase of the imports from other countries, as outlined in recitals 11, 19 and 20 of this Regulation, indicates that the products are substitutable.

| (29) | The same user also argued that the cost impact for secondary aluminium alloys producers is not negligible given the low profit margins of the same industry. In this regard it is recalled that in recital 25 and 26 it was concluded that there will be a limited impact of the extension of anti-dumping measures on the users of silicon metal in the EU-10 with a maximum 6,6 % increase in the total cost of secondary aluminium alloys production. However, this was not a compelling reason to such extent as to modify the existing measures by introducing transitional arrangements. Indeed, this impact was not materially different from the impact estimated in the EU-15 during the investigation leading to the imposition of the definitive measures in 2004, where it was concluded that the measures in force would not have a significant effect on users. |
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(29)

The same user also argued that the cost impact for secondary aluminium alloys producers is not negligible given the low profit margins of the same industry. In this regard it is recalled that in recital 25 and 26 it was concluded that there will be a limited impact of the extension of anti-dumping measures on the users of silicon metal in the EU-10 with a maximum 6,6 % increase in the total cost of secondary aluminium alloys production. However, this was not a compelling reason to such extent as to modify the existing measures by introducing transitional arrangements. Indeed, this impact was not materially different from the impact estimated in the EU-15 during the investigation leading to the imposition of the definitive measures in 2004, where it was concluded that the measures in force would not have a significant effect on users.

6.   Conclusion

| (30) | Given the limited impact of the duty on the cost of manufacturing of aluminium alloys in the EU-10 and the existence of alternative sources of supply to the EU-10, it is concluded that the extension of the existing measures from the EU-15 to the EU-10 would not likely cause a sudden and excessively negative effect on interested parties, including users, distributors and consumers. Therefore, no transitional arrangements are warranted, |
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(30)

Given the limited impact of the duty on the cost of manufacturing of aluminium alloys in the EU-10 and the existence of alternative sources of supply to the EU-10, it is concluded that the extension of the existing measures from the EU-15 to the EU-10 would not likely cause a sudden and excessively negative effect on interested parties, including users, distributors and consumers. Therefore, no transitional arrangements are warranted,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of silicon originating in the People’s Republic of China, initiated pursuant to Article 11(3) and 22(c) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, is hereby terminated.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 23 May 2005.

For the Council

The President

J.-L. SCHILTZ

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(1)  
  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).

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(2)  
  OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 15.

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(3)  
  OJ C 70, 20.3.2004, p. 15.

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26.5.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 132/6

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 786/2005

of 25 May 2005

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

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. |
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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 26 May 2005.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 May 2005.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

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 1947/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17).

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 25 May 2005 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 | 052 | 77,3 |
| 204 | 85,3 |
| 212 | 97,2 |
| 999 | 86,6 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 98,3 |
| 204 | 30,3 |
| 999 | 64,3 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 91,9 |
| 624 | 50,3 |
| 999 | 71,1 |
| 0805 10 20 | 052 | 40,8 |
| 204 | 37,6 |
| 212 | 108,2 |
| 220 | 46,5 |
| 388 | 63,6 |
| 400 | 48,8 |
| 528 | 45,4 |
| 624 | 59,1 |
| 999 | 56,3 |
| 0805 50 10 | 052 | 107,2 |
| 388 | 60,1 |
| 524 | 56,8 |
| 528 | 64,4 |
| 624 | 64,9 |
| 999 | 70,7 |
| 0808 10 80 | 388 | 92,2 |
| 400 | 94,3 |
| 404 | 78,7 |
| 508 | 57,3 |
| 512 | 70,0 |
| 524 | 64,3 |
| 528 | 66,5 |
| 720 | 49,9 |
| 804 | 96,5 |
| 999 | 74,4 |
| 0809 20 95 | 400 | 432,0 |
| 999 | 432,0 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

052

77,3

204

85,3

212

97,2

999

86,6

0707 00 05

052

98,3

204

30,3

999

64,3

0709 90 70

052

91,9

624

50,3

999

71,1

0805 10 20

052

40,8

204

37,6

212

108,2

220

46,5

388

63,6

400

48,8

528

45,4

624

59,1

999

56,3

0805 50 10

052

107,2

388

60,1

524

56,8

528

64,4

624

64,9

999

70,7

0808 10 80

388

92,2

400

94,3

404

78,7

508

57,3

512

70,0

524

64,3

528

66,5

720

49,9

804

96,5

999

74,4

0809 20 95

400

432,0

999

432,0

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11). Code ‘
  999
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 132/8

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 787/2005

of 25 May 2005

on granting of import licences for cane sugar for the purposes of certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1),

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 of 30 June 2003 laying down detailed rules of application for the 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06 marketing years for the import of cane sugar under certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements and amending Regulations (EC) No 1464/95 and (EC) No 779/96 (3), and in particular Article 5(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 stipulates how the delivery obligations at zero duty of products of CN code 1701, expressed in white sugar equivalent, are to be determined for imports originating in signatory countries to the ACP Protocol and the Agreement with India. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 stipulates how the delivery obligations at zero duty of products of CN code 1701, expressed in white sugar equivalent, are to be determined for imports originating in signatory countries to the ACP Protocol and the Agreement with India.

| (2) | Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 stipulates how the zero duty tariff quotas for products of CN code 1701 11 10, expressed in white sugar equivalent, are to be determined for imports originating in signatory countries to the ACP Protocol and the Agreement with India. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 stipulates how the zero duty tariff quotas for products of CN code 1701 11 10, expressed in white sugar equivalent, are to be determined for imports originating in signatory countries to the ACP Protocol and the Agreement with India.

| (3) | Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 opens tariff quotas at a duty of EUR 98 per tonne for products of CN code 1701 11 10 for imports originating in Brazil, Cuba and other third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 opens tariff quotas at a duty of EUR 98 per tonne for products of CN code 1701 11 10 for imports originating in Brazil, Cuba and other third countries.

| (4) | In the week of 16 to 20 May 2005 applications were presented to the competent authorities in line with Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 for import licences for a total quantity exceeding a country's delivery obligation quantity of ACP-India preferential sugar determined pursuant to Article 9 of that Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

In the week of 16 to 20 May 2005 applications were presented to the competent authorities in line with Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 for import licences for a total quantity exceeding a country's delivery obligation quantity of ACP-India preferential sugar determined pursuant to Article 9 of that Regulation.

| (5) | In these circumstances the Commission must set reduction coefficients to be used so that licences are issued for quantities scaled down in proportion to the total available and must indicate that the limit in question has been reached, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In these circumstances the Commission must set reduction coefficients to be used so that licences are issued for quantities scaled down in proportion to the total available and must indicate that the limit in question has been reached,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In the case of import licence applications presented from 16 to 20 May 2005 in line with Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003 licences shall be issued for the quantities indicated in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 May 2005.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 May 2005.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 39/2004 (OJ L 6, 10.1.2004, p. 2).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 146, 20.6.1996, p. 1.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 162, 1.7.2003, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 568/2005 (OJ L 97, 15.4.2005, p. 9).

3

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ANNEX

ACP-INDIA preferential sugar

Title II of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003

2004/05 marketing year

| Country | Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted | Limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barbados | 100 | |
| Belize | 0 | reached |
| Congo | 100 | |
| Fiji | 0 | reached |
| Guyana | 0 | reached |
| India | 100 | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 26,3398 | reached |
| Jamaica | 100 | |
| Kenya | 100 | |
| Madagascar | 100 | |
| Malawi | 0 | reached |
| Mauritius | 0 | reached |
| Mozambique | 0 | reached |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 100 | |
| Swaziland | 0 | reached |
| Tanzania | 100 | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 100 | |
| Zambia | 100 | |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | reached |

Country

Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted

Limit

Barbados

100

Belize

0

reached

Congo

100

Fiji

0

reached

Guyana

0

reached

India

100

Côte d'Ivoire

26,3398

reached

Jamaica

100

Kenya

100

Madagascar

100

Malawi

0

reached

Mauritius

0

reached

Mozambique

0

reached

Saint Kitts and Nevis

100

Swaziland

0

reached

Tanzania

100

Trinidad and Tobago

100

Zambia

100

Zimbabwe

0

reached

2005/06 marketing year

| Country | Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted | Limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barbados | — | |
| Belize | 100 | |
| Congo | — | |
| Fiji | 100 | |
| Guyana | 100 | |
| India | — | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | — | |
| Jamaica | — | |
| Kenya | — | |
| Madagascar | — | |
| Malawi | 100 | |
| Mauritius | 100 | |
| Mozambique | 100 | |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — | |
| Swaziland | 100 | |
| Tanzania | — | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — | |
| Zambia | — | |
| Zimbabwe | 100 | |

Country

Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted

Limit

Barbados

—

Belize

100

Congo

—

Fiji

100

Guyana

100

India

—

Côte d'Ivoire

—

Jamaica

—

Kenya

—

Madagascar

—

Malawi

100

Mauritius

100

Mozambique

100

Saint Kitts and Nevis

—

Swaziland

100

Tanzania

—

Trinidad and Tobago

—

Zambia

—

Zimbabwe

100

Special preferential sugar

Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003

2004/05 marketing year

| Country | Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted | Limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India | 0 | reached |
| ACP | 100 | |

Country

Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted

Limit

India

0

reached

ACP

100

CXL concessions sugar

Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1159/2003

2004/05 marketing year

| Country | Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted | Limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil | 0 | reached |
| Cuba | 0 | reached |
| Other third countries | 0 | reached |

Country

Week of 16.-20.5.2005: percentage of requested quantity to be granted

Limit

Brazil

0

reached

Cuba

0

reached

Other third countries

0

reached

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L 132/11

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 788/2005

of 25 May 2005

fixing the definitive rate of refund and the percentage of system B export licences to be issued in the fruit and vegetables sector (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),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 of 8 October 2001 on detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit and vegetables (2), and in particular Article 6(7) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 291/2005 (3) fixed the indicative quantities for the issue of B system export licences. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 291/2005 (3) fixed the indicative quantities for the issue of B system export licences.

| (2) | The definitive rate of refund for tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples covered by licences applied for under system B between 16 March 2005 to 13 May 2005, should be fixed at the indicative rate, and the percentage of licences to be issued for the quantities applied for should be laid down, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The definitive rate of refund for tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples covered by licences applied for under system B between 16 March 2005 to 13 May 2005, should be fixed at the indicative rate, and the percentage of licences to be issued for the quantities applied for should be laid down,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For applications for system B export licences submitted pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 291/2005 between 16 March 2005 and 13 May 2005, the percentages of licences to be issued and the rates of refund applicable are fixed in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 May 2005.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 May 2005.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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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. 1).

1

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

2

(3)  
  OJ L 49, 22.2.2005, p. 4.

3

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ANNEX

Percentages for the issuing of licences and rates of refund applicable to system B licences applied for between 16 March 2005 to 13 May 2005 (tomatoes, oranges, lemons and apples)

| Product | Rate of refund
  (EUR/t net) | Percentages of licences to be issued for the quantities applied for |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tomatoes | 30 | 100  % |
| Oranges | 35 | 100  % |
| Lemons | 55 | 100  % |
| Apples | 37 | 100  % |

Product

Rate of refund

(EUR/t net)

Percentages of licences to be issued for the quantities applied for

Tomatoes

30

100  %

Oranges

35

100  %

Lemons

55

100  %

Apples

37

100  %

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| 26.5.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 132/13 |
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L 132/13

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 789/2005

of 25 May 2005

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 (2) lays down the detailed rules for applying Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the submission of applications for advances and payment of the balance of the compensatory aid for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector, as provided for by Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93. With a view to sound management and to obtaining by year-end all the data and information needed to fix the aid in particular, penalties should be provided for where there is a delay in the submission of applications for payment of the balance. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 (2) lays down the detailed rules for applying Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the submission of applications for advances and payment of the balance of the compensatory aid for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector, as provided for by Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93. With a view to sound management and to obtaining by year-end all the data and information needed to fix the aid in particular, penalties should be provided for where there is a delay in the submission of applications for payment of the balance.

| (2) | The supporting documents that must accompany the payment applications should also be specified and these documents must include proof of the goods’ actual sale, in particular their acceptance by the buyer. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The supporting documents that must accompany the payment applications should also be specified and these documents must include proof of the goods’ actual sale, in particular their acceptance by the buyer.

| (3) | Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | The third subparagraph of paragraph 2(b) is replaced by the following:

  ‘Where applications for payment of the balance are submitted after the date referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph, a 1 % reduction per working day shall be applied to the amount of the balance to which the producer would have been entitled had the application been submitted in time. Where the delay exceeds 15 days, the application shall be inadmissible.
  In duly justified exceptional cases, the competent authority may accept applications for payment of the balance after the date referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph, if this delay does not prevent the checks under Article 10(1) from going ahead. In such cases the provisions of the preceding subparagraph shall not apply.’ |
| --- | --- |

1.

The third subparagraph of paragraph 2(b) is replaced by the following:

‘Where applications for payment of the balance are submitted after the date referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph, a 1 % reduction per working day shall be applied to the amount of the balance to which the producer would have been entitled had the application been submitted in time. Where the delay exceeds 15 days, the application shall be inadmissible.

In duly justified exceptional cases, the competent authority may accept applications for payment of the balance after the date referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph, if this delay does not prevent the checks under Article 10(1) from going ahead. In such cases the provisions of the preceding subparagraph shall not apply.’

| 2. | Paragraph (4) is replaced by the following:

  ‘4.   Applications shall be accompanied by the following:






  — | the certificates of conformity or, if appropriate, the certificate of exemption referred to in Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2898/95 (*1), |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

Paragraph (4) is replaced by the following:

‘4.   Applications shall be accompanied by the following:

—

the certificates of conformity or, if appropriate, the certificate of exemption referred to in Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2898/95 (*1),

| — | sales invoices, |
| --- | --- |

—

sales invoices,

| — | the transport documents, in the case of bananas marketed outside the production region. |
| --- | --- |

—

the transport documents, in the case of bananas marketed outside the production region.

The documents submitted must prove that the goods have been accepted by the buyer.

(*1)  
  OJ L 304, 16.12.1995, p. 17.’
  "

*1

| 3. | The following paragraph 4a is inserted:

  ‘4a.   Applications without the information referred to in paragraph 3 and not accompanied by the supporting documents and proofs mentioned in paragraph 4 shall be inadmissible.’ |
| --- | --- |

3.

The following paragraph 4a is inserted:

‘4a.   Applications without the information referred to in paragraph 3 and not accompanied by the supporting documents and proofs mentioned in paragraph 4 shall be inadmissible.’

Article 2

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

However, Article 1(2) and (3) shall apply for the first time to applications for advances relating to the quantities marketed in May and June 2005.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 May 2005.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 471/2001 (OJ L 67, 9.3.2001, p. 52).

2

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| 26.5.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 132/15 |
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L 132/15

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 790/2005

of 25 May 2005

amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 of 17 December 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (1), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 provides that common marketing standards may be determined for the products or groups of these products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 provides that common marketing standards may be determined for the products or groups of these products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation.

| (2) | Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 lists certain species which are subject to intervention mechanisms. The 2003 Act of Accession provided for sprat to be added to that Annex. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 lists certain species which are subject to intervention mechanisms. The 2003 Act of Accession provided for sprat to be added to that Annex.

| (3) | The setting of common marketing standards, harmonised throughout the Community, is of particular importance for the proper operation of the intervention mechanisms laid down in Regulation (EC) No 104/2000. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The setting of common marketing standards, harmonised throughout the Community, is of particular importance for the proper operation of the intervention mechanisms laid down in Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.

| (4) | Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 of 26 November 1996 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products (2), does not fix standards for sprat. That Regulation should be amended in order to cover sprat. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 of 26 November 1996 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products (2), does not fix standards for sprat. That Regulation should be amended in order to cover sprat.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fishery Products, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fishery Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 is amended as follows:

| 1. | in Article 3(1)(a), the following indent is added:






  ‘— | Sprat (Sprattus sprattus)’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

in Article 3(1)(a), the following indent is added:

‘—

Sprat (Sprattus sprattus)’;

| 2. | Annexes I and II are amended as follows:






  (a) | in Annex I, point B (Bluefish), the word ‘sprat’ is added; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

Annexes I and II are amended as follows:

(a)

in Annex I, point B (Bluefish), the word ‘sprat’ is added;

| (b) | in Annex II, the entry set out in the text in the Annex to this Regulation is added. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in Annex II, the entry set out in the text in the Annex to this Regulation is added.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh 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, 25 May 2005.

For the Commission

Joe BORG

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 334, 23.12.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

2

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ANNEX

| Scale of weights | Minimum sizes to be observed in the conditions laid down in the Regulations referred to in Article 7 |
| --- | --- |
| Species | Size | Kg/fish | No of fish/kg | Region | Geographical area | Minimum size |
| Sprat
  (Sprattus sprattus) | 1 | 0,004 and over | 250 or less | | | |

Scale of weights

Minimum sizes to be observed in the conditions laid down in the Regulations referred to in Article 7

Species

Size

Kg/fish

No of fish/kg

Region

Geographical area

Minimum size

Sprat

(Sprattus sprattus)

1

0,004 and over

250 or less

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Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union

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COUNCIL DECISION 2005/395/CFSP

of 10 May 2005

amending Decision 2001/80/CFSP on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28(1) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular Article 207(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The current organisation and structure of the Military Staff of the European Union (EUMS) do not take account of a number of its new tasks. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The current organisation and structure of the Military Staff of the European Union (EUMS) do not take account of a number of its new tasks.

| (2) | Furthermore, regarding the conduct of autonomous military operations, in certain circumstances the Council may decide, upon the advice of the EU Military Committee, to draw on the collective capacity of the EUMS, in particular where a joint civil-military response is required and where no national Headquarters is identified. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Furthermore, regarding the conduct of autonomous military operations, in certain circumstances the Council may decide, upon the advice of the EU Military Committee, to draw on the collective capacity of the EUMS, in particular where a joint civil-military response is required and where no national Headquarters is identified.

| (3) | As a result, it is necessary to amend the terms of reference and organisation of the EUMS. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

As a result, it is necessary to amend the terms of reference and organisation of the EUMS.

| (4) | On 12 April 2005 the Political and Security Committee recommended that the terms of reference and organisation of the EUMS be amended. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

On 12 April 2005 the Political and Security Committee recommended that the terms of reference and organisation of the EUMS be amended.

| (5) | Consequently, Decision 2001/80/CFSP (1) should be amended, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Consequently, Decision 2001/80/CFSP (1) should be amended,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | Article 2 shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 2
  The terms of reference and organisation of the Military Staff of the European Union are defined in the Annex to this Decision.’; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Article 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 2

The terms of reference and organisation of the Military Staff of the European Union are defined in the Annex to this Decision.’;

| 2. | Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 4
  Members of the Military Staff of the European Union shall be subject to rules established in Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council (*1);


  (*1)  
  OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72.’;" |
| --- | --- |

2.

Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 4

Members of the Military Staff of the European Union shall be subject to rules established in Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council (*1);

(*1)  
  OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72.’;"

*1

| 3. | The Annex to Decision 2001/80/CFSP shall be replaced by the Annex to this Decision. |
| --- | --- |

3.

The Annex to Decision 2001/80/CFSP shall be replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 10 May 2005.

For the Council

The President

J. KRECKÉ

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(1)  
  OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 7.

1

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ANNEX

EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF (EUMS) TERMS OF REFERENCE AND ORGANISATION

1.   Introduction

At Helsinki, the EU Member States decided to establish within the Council new permanent political and military bodies enabling the EU to assume its responsibilities for the full range of conflict prevention and crisis management tasks defined in the EU Treaty (TEU). As provided for in the Helsinki report, the EUMS, ‘within the Council structures provides military expertise and support to the CESDP, including the conduct of EU-led military crisis management operations’.

At its meeting of 12 and 13 December 2003, the European Council welcomed the document entitled ‘European Defence, NATO/EU consultation, planning and operations’. On 16 and 17 December 2004 the European Council endorsed the detailed proposals for the implementation of this document. The Terms of Reference of the EUMS are defined as follows:

2.   Mission

The Military Staff is to perform early warning, situation assessment and strategic planning for missions and tasks referred to in Article 17(2) of the TEU, including those identified in the European Security Strategy. This also encompasses the identification of European national and multinational forces and to implement policies and decisions as directed by the European Union Military Committee (EUMC).

3.   Role

| — | It is the source of the EU's military expertise; |
| --- | --- |

—

It is the source of the EU's military expertise;

| — | It assures the link between the EUMC on the one hand and the military resources available to the EU on the other, and it provides military expertise to EU bodies as directed by the EUMC; |
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It assures the link between the EUMC on the one hand and the military resources available to the EU on the other, and it provides military expertise to EU bodies as directed by the EUMC;

| — | It performs three main operational functions: early warning, situation assessment and strategic planning; |
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It performs three main operational functions: early warning, situation assessment and strategic planning;

| — | It provides an early warning capability. It plans, assesses and makes recommendations regarding the concept of crisis management and the general military strategy and implements the decisions and guidance of the EUMC; |
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It provides an early warning capability. It plans, assesses and makes recommendations regarding the concept of crisis management and the general military strategy and implements the decisions and guidance of the EUMC;

| — | It supports the EUMC regarding situation assessment and military aspects of strategic planning (1), over the full range of missions and tasks referred to in Article 17(2) of the TEU, including those identified in the European Security Strategy, for all cases of EU-led operations, whether or not the EU draws on NATO assets and capabilities; |
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It supports the EUMC regarding situation assessment and military aspects of strategic planning (1), over the full range of missions and tasks referred to in Article 17(2) of the TEU, including those identified in the European Security Strategy, for all cases of EU-led operations, whether or not the EU draws on NATO assets and capabilities;

| — | It supports (upon request of the SG/HR or the Political and Security Committee (PSC)) temporary missions to third countries or international organisations, in order to provide, as required, advice and assistance on military aspects of conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict stabilisation; |
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It supports (upon request of the SG/HR or the Political and Security Committee (PSC)) temporary missions to third countries or international organisations, in order to provide, as required, advice and assistance on military aspects of conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict stabilisation;

| — | It contributes to the process of elaboration, assessment and review of the capability goals, taking into account the need, for those Member States concerned, to ensure consistency with NATO's Defence Planning Process (DPP) and the Planning and Review Process (PARP) of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) in accordance with agreed procedures; |
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It contributes to the process of elaboration, assessment and review of the capability goals, taking into account the need, for those Member States concerned, to ensure consistency with NATO's Defence Planning Process (DPP) and the Planning and Review Process (PARP) of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) in accordance with agreed procedures;

| — | It works in close coordination with the European Defence Agency; |
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It works in close coordination with the European Defence Agency;

| — | It has the responsibility of monitoring, assessing and making recommendations on training, exercises and interoperability in connection with the forces and capabilities made available to the EU by the Member States; |
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It has the responsibility of monitoring, assessing and making recommendations on training, exercises and interoperability in connection with the forces and capabilities made available to the EU by the Member States;

| — | It maintains the capacity to reinforce the national HQ designated to conduct an EU autonomous operation, primarily through the Civ/Mil Cell; |
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It maintains the capacity to reinforce the national HQ designated to conduct an EU autonomous operation, primarily through the Civ/Mil Cell;

| — | It has the responsibility, through the Civ/Mil Cell, of generating the capacity to plan and run an autonomous EU military operation, and maintains the capacity within EUMS rapidly to set up an operations centre for a specific operation, in particular where a joint civil/military response is required and where no national HQ is identified, once a decision on such an operation has been taken by the Council, upon the advice of the EUMC. |
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It has the responsibility, through the Civ/Mil Cell, of generating the capacity to plan and run an autonomous EU military operation, and maintains the capacity within EUMS rapidly to set up an operations centre for a specific operation, in particular where a joint civil/military response is required and where no national HQ is identified, once a decision on such an operation has been taken by the Council, upon the advice of the EUMC.

4.   Tasks

| — | It provides military expertise to the Secretary-General/High Representative and to EU bodies, under the direction of the EUMC; |
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It provides military expertise to the Secretary-General/High Representative and to EU bodies, under the direction of the EUMC;

| — | It monitors potential crises by relying on appropriate national and multinational intelligence capabilities; |
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It monitors potential crises by relying on appropriate national and multinational intelligence capabilities;

| — | It supplies the Situation Centre with military information and receives its output; |
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It supplies the Situation Centre with military information and receives its output;

| — | It carries out the military aspects of strategic advance planning; |
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It carries out the military aspects of strategic advance planning;

| — | It identifies and lists European national and multinational forces for EU-led operations coordinating with NATO; |
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It identifies and lists European national and multinational forces for EU-led operations coordinating with NATO;

| — | It contributes to the development and preparation (including training and exercises) of national and multinational forces made available by the Member States to the EU. The modalities of the relationship with NATO are defined in the relevant documents; |
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It contributes to the development and preparation (including training and exercises) of national and multinational forces made available by the Member States to the EU. The modalities of the relationship with NATO are defined in the relevant documents;

| — | It organises and coordinates the procedures with national and multinational HQs including those NATO HQs available to the EU, ensuring, as far as possible, compatibility with NATO procedures; |
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It organises and coordinates the procedures with national and multinational HQs including those NATO HQs available to the EU, ensuring, as far as possible, compatibility with NATO procedures;

| — | It contributes to the military aspects of the ESDP dimension of the fight against terrorism; |
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It contributes to the military aspects of the ESDP dimension of the fight against terrorism;

| — | It contributes to the development of concepts, doctrine, plans and procedures for the use of military assets and capabilities for natural or man-made disaster consequence management operations; |
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It contributes to the development of concepts, doctrine, plans and procedures for the use of military assets and capabilities for natural or man-made disaster consequence management operations;

| — | It programmes, plans, conducts and evaluates the military aspects of the EU's crisis management procedures, including the exercising of EU/NATO procedures; |
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It programmes, plans, conducts and evaluates the military aspects of the EU's crisis management procedures, including the exercising of EU/NATO procedures;

| — | It participates in the financial estimation of operations and exercises; |
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It participates in the financial estimation of operations and exercises;

| — | It liaises with the national HQs and the multinational HQs of the multinational forces; |
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It liaises with the national HQs and the multinational HQs of the multinational forces;

| — | It establishes permanent relations with NATO according to ‘EU/NATO Permanent arrangements’; |
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It establishes permanent relations with NATO according to ‘EU/NATO Permanent arrangements’;

| — | It hosts a NATO Liaison Team at the EUMS and it maintains an EU Cell at SHAPE in accordance with ESDP Presidency Report adopted by the Council on 13 December 2004; |
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It hosts a NATO Liaison Team at the EUMS and it maintains an EU Cell at SHAPE in accordance with ESDP Presidency Report adopted by the Council on 13 December 2004;

| — | It establishes appropriate relations with identified correspondents within the UN as well as other international organisations, including the OSCE and the AU, subject to an agreement from these organisations; |
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It establishes appropriate relations with identified correspondents within the UN as well as other international organisations, including the OSCE and the AU, subject to an agreement from these organisations;

| — | It contributes to the necessary comprehensive lessons learned process; |
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It contributes to the necessary comprehensive lessons learned process;

| — | Tasks undertaken through the Civ/Mil Cell:






  — | It undertakes strategic contingency planning at the initiative of the SG/HR or the PSC; |
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Tasks undertaken through the Civ/Mil Cell:

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It undertakes strategic contingency planning at the initiative of the SG/HR or the PSC;

| — | It contributes to the development of a body of doctrine/concepts, learning lessons from civilian/military operations and exercises; |
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It contributes to the development of a body of doctrine/concepts, learning lessons from civilian/military operations and exercises;

| — | It prepares concepts and procedures for the EU Ops Centre and ensures the availability and readiness of the manpower, facilities and equipment of the operations centre for operations, exercises and training; |
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It prepares concepts and procedures for the EU Ops Centre and ensures the availability and readiness of the manpower, facilities and equipment of the operations centre for operations, exercises and training;

| — | It maintains, updates and replaces the equipment of the EU Ops Centre and maintains the premises. |
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It maintains, updates and replaces the equipment of the EU Ops Centre and maintains the premises.

(a)   Additional tasks in crisis management situations

| — | It requests and processes specific information from the intelligence organisations and other relevant information from all available sources; |
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It requests and processes specific information from the intelligence organisations and other relevant information from all available sources;

| — | It supports the EUMC in its contributions to Initial Planning Guidance and Planning Directives of the PSC; |
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It supports the EUMC in its contributions to Initial Planning Guidance and Planning Directives of the PSC;

| — | It develops and prioritises military strategic options as the basis for the military advice given by the EUMC to the PSC by:






  — | defining initial broad options; |
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It develops and prioritises military strategic options as the basis for the military advice given by the EUMC to the PSC by:

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defining initial broad options;

| — | drawing, as appropriate, on planning support from external sources which will analyse and further develop these options in more detail; |
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drawing, as appropriate, on planning support from external sources which will analyse and further develop these options in more detail;

| — | evaluating the results of this more detailed work and commissioning any further work that might be necessary; |
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evaluating the results of this more detailed work and commissioning any further work that might be necessary;

| — | presenting an overall assessment, with an indication of priorities and recommendations as appropriate, to the EUMC; |
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presenting an overall assessment, with an indication of priorities and recommendations as appropriate, to the EUMC;

| — | It identifies in coordination with national planning staffs and, as appropriate, NATO, the forces that might participate in possible EU-led operations; |
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It identifies in coordination with national planning staffs and, as appropriate, NATO, the forces that might participate in possible EU-led operations;

| — | It assists the operation commander in technical exchanges with third countries offering military contributions to an EU-led operation, and in the preparation of the force generation conference; |
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It assists the operation commander in technical exchanges with third countries offering military contributions to an EU-led operation, and in the preparation of the force generation conference;

| — | It continues to monitor crisis situations; |
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It continues to monitor crisis situations;

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  — | Upon a request from DG E to DGEUMS, it provides assistance to crisis response political-military strategic planning carried out under the responsibility of DG E (preparation of CMC, joint action ...); |
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Tasks undertaken through the Civ/Mil Cell:

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Upon a request from DG E to DGEUMS, it provides assistance to crisis response political-military strategic planning carried out under the responsibility of DG E (preparation of CMC, joint action ...);

| — | It contributes to crisis response strategic planning for joint civil/military operations through the development of strategic options as foreseen in crisis management procedures. This planning falls under the direct responsibility of the DGEUMS and the DG E and the overall authority of the SG/HR; |
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It contributes to crisis response strategic planning for joint civil/military operations through the development of strategic options as foreseen in crisis management procedures. This planning falls under the direct responsibility of the DGEUMS and the DG E and the overall authority of the SG/HR;

| — | Upon a request of DG E to DGEUMS, it provides assistance to crisis response civilian strategic planning carried out under the responsibility of the DG E (preparation of PSO, CSO, etc.). |
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Upon a request of DG E to DGEUMS, it provides assistance to crisis response civilian strategic planning carried out under the responsibility of the DG E (preparation of PSO, CSO, etc.).

(b)   Additional tasks during operations

| — | The EUMS, acting under the direction of the EUMC, continuously monitors all the military aspects of operations. It conducts strategic analysis in liaison with the designated operation commander to support the EUMC in its advisory role to the PSC in charge of the strategic direction; |
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The EUMS, acting under the direction of the EUMC, continuously monitors all the military aspects of operations. It conducts strategic analysis in liaison with the designated operation commander to support the EUMC in its advisory role to the PSC in charge of the strategic direction;

| — | In the light of political and operational developments, it provides new options to the EUMC as a basis for EUMC's military advice to the PSC; |
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In the light of political and operational developments, it provides new options to the EUMC as a basis for EUMC's military advice to the PSC;

| — | It contributes to the key nucleus reinforced, and to further augmentation, as required, of the EU Ops Centre; |
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It contributes to the key nucleus reinforced, and to further augmentation, as required, of the EU Ops Centre;

| — | Tasks undertaken through the Civ/Mil Cell:






  — | It provides the permanent key nucleus of the EU Ops Centre; |
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Tasks undertaken through the Civ/Mil Cell:

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It provides the permanent key nucleus of the EU Ops Centre;

| — | It assists in coordinating civilian operations. Such operations are carried out under DG E authority. It assists with planning, support (including the possible use of military means) and conduct of civilian operations (strategic level remains with DG E). |
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It assists in coordinating civilian operations. Such operations are carried out under DG E authority. It assists with planning, support (including the possible use of military means) and conduct of civilian operations (strategic level remains with DG E).

5.   Organisation

| — | The EUMS works under the military direction of the EUMC, to which it reports; |
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The EUMS works under the military direction of the EUMC, to which it reports;

| — | It is a Council Secretariat department directly attached to the SG/HR and it works in close cooperation with other departments of the Council Secretariat; |
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It is a Council Secretariat department directly attached to the SG/HR and it works in close cooperation with other departments of the Council Secretariat;

| — | It is headed by the DGEUMS, a 3-star flag officer; |
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It is headed by the DGEUMS, a 3-star flag officer;

| — | It is composed of personnel seconded from the Member States acting in an international capacity, in accordance with the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council, as well as civil servants seconded from the GSC and the Commission. With the aim of improving the EUMS selection process, Member States are encouraged to present more than one candidate for each of the posts applied for; |
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It is composed of personnel seconded from the Member States acting in an international capacity, in accordance with the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council, as well as civil servants seconded from the GSC and the Commission. With the aim of improving the EUMS selection process, Member States are encouraged to present more than one candidate for each of the posts applied for;

| — | In order to cope with the full spectrum of missions and tasks the EUMS is organised as in Annex ‘A’; |
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In order to cope with the full spectrum of missions and tasks the EUMS is organised as in Annex ‘A’;

| — | In crisis management situations or exercises, the EUMS may set up Crisis Action Teams (CAT), drawing upon its own expertise, manpower and infrastructure. In addition, it could, if necessary, request through the EUMC, manpower for temporary augmentation from the EU Member States; |
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In crisis management situations or exercises, the EUMS may set up Crisis Action Teams (CAT), drawing upon its own expertise, manpower and infrastructure. In addition, it could, if necessary, request through the EUMC, manpower for temporary augmentation from the EU Member States;

| — | The mission, function and organisation of the Civ/Mil Cell, as well as the operations centre configuration were approved by the Council on 13 December and endorsed by the European Council on 16-17 December 2004. The EUMC will provide guidance, through DGEUMS, on the military activities undertaken by the Civ/Mil Cell. Contributions by the Cell for civilian aspects of crisis management remain under the functional responsibility of DG E. Reporting on these activities to the CIVCOM will be in accordance with established procedures on civilian aspects of crisis management. |
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The mission, function and organisation of the Civ/Mil Cell, as well as the operations centre configuration were approved by the Council on 13 December and endorsed by the European Council on 16-17 December 2004. The EUMC will provide guidance, through DGEUMS, on the military activities undertaken by the Civ/Mil Cell. Contributions by the Cell for civilian aspects of crisis management remain under the functional responsibility of DG E. Reporting on these activities to the CIVCOM will be in accordance with established procedures on civilian aspects of crisis management.

6.   Relations with third countries

The relations between the EUMS and the non-EU European NATO members, other third States, and candidates for accession to the EU are defined in the relevant documents on the relations of the EU with third countries.

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(1)  Preliminary definitions:

Strategic planning: planning activities that start as soon as a crisis emerges and end when the EU political authorities approve a military strategic option or a set of military strategic options. The strategic process encompasses military situation assessment, definition of a POL/MIL framework and development of military strategic options.

Military strategic option: a possible military action designed to achieve the POL/MIL objectives outlined in the POL/MIL framework. A military strategic option will describe the outline military solution, the required resource and constraints and recommendations on the choice of the operations commander and OHQ.

APPENDIX

OUTLINE ORGANISATION OF EUMS

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DGEUMS ***

PERS

LEGAL (1)

EU CELL (SHAPE)

DDG/COS **

UN MLO (4)

PERS

EX OFFICE

POL/PLS *

INT *

OPS/EXE *

LOG/RES *

CIS *

CIV/MIL * (2)

POL

INT POL

CRP/COP

LOG

POL REQ

CMSP

DOC/CON

REQ

EXE/TR/ANL

RES SPT

ITS

OCPS

FOR/CAP

PRD

ADMIN

OPS CENTRE (3)

(1) Member of the Council Legal Service.

(2) Linkage with DG E.

(3) Independent if activated.

(4) EUMS officer working in the liaison office of the General Secretariat of the Council to the UN in New York.

ABBREVIATIONS

A

| ACOS | Assistant Chief of Staff |
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| ADMIN | Administration Branch |

ACOS

Assistant Chief of Staff

ADMIN

Administration Branch

C

| CEUMC | Chairman of the European Union Military Committee |
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| CIS | Communications and Information Systems Division |
| Civ/Mil Cell | Civilian/Military Cell |
| CIVCOM | Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management |
| CMC SPT | Support to Chairman of the European Union Military Committee |
| CMSP | Civilian/Military Strategic Planning Branch |
| CONOPS | Concept of Operations |
| CRP/COP | Crisis Response Planning/Current Operations Branch |

CEUMC

Chairman of the European Union Military Committee

CIS

Communications and Information Systems Division

Civ/Mil Cell

Civilian/Military Cell

CIVCOM

Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management

CMC SPT

Support to Chairman of the European Union Military Committee

CMSP

Civilian/Military Strategic Planning Branch

CONOPS

Concept of Operations

CRP/COP

Crisis Response Planning/Current Operations Branch

D

| DDG/COS | Deputy Director-General and Chief of Staff of the European Union Military Staff |
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| DGEUMS | Director-General of the European Union Military Staff |
| DOC/CON | Doctrine and Concepts Branch |

DDG/COS

Deputy Director-General and Chief of Staff of the European Union Military Staff

DGEUMS

Director-General of the European Union Military Staff

DOC/CON

Doctrine and Concepts Branch

E

| EUMC | European Union Military Committee |
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| EUMS | European Union Military Staff |
| EXE/TRG/ANL | Exercises, Training and Analysis Branch |
| EX OFFICE | Executive Office |

EUMC

European Union Military Committee

EUMS

European Union Military Staff

EXE/TRG/ANL

Exercises, Training and Analysis Branch

EX OFFICE

Executive Office

F

| FOR/CAP | Force and Capability Development Branch |
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FOR/CAP

Force and Capability Development Branch

I

| INT | Intelligence Division |
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| INT POL | Intelligence Policy Branch |
| ITS | Information Technology and Security Branch |

INT

Intelligence Division

INT POL

Intelligence Policy Branch

ITS

Information Technology and Security Branch

L

| LEGAL | Legal Adviser |
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| LOG | Logistics Branch |
| LOG/RES | Logistics and Resources Division |

LEGAL

Legal Adviser

LOG

Logistics Branch

LOG/RES

Logistics and Resources Division

O

| OCPS | Operations Centre Permanent Staff |
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| OHQ | Operations Headquarters |
| OPLAN | Operations Plan |
| OPSCEN | Operations Centre |
| OPS/EXE | Operations and Exercises Division |

OCPS

Operations Centre Permanent Staff

OHQ

Operations Headquarters

OPLAN

Operations Plan

OPSCEN

Operations Centre

OPS/EXE

Operations and Exercises Division

P

| PERS | Personal Staff |
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| POL | Policy Branch |
| POL/PLS | Policy and Plans Division |
| POL/REQ | Policy and Requirements Branch |
| PRD | Production Branch |

PERS

Personal Staff

POL

Policy Branch

POL/PLS

Policy and Plans Division

POL/REQ

Policy and Requirements Branch

PRD

Production Branch

R

| REQ | Requirements Branch |
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| RES/SPT | Resources Support Branch |

REQ

Requirements Branch

RES/SPT

Resources Support Branch

U

| UN MLO | United Nations Military Liaison Officer |
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UN MLO

United Nations Military Liaison Officer

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