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ISSN 1725-2555

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Legislation

Volume 471 May 2004

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| | | I   Acts whose publication is obligatory |
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| | * | Council Regulation (EC) No 930/2004 of 1 May 2004 on temporary derogation measures relating to the drafting in Maltese of the acts of the institutions of the European Union | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 931/2004 of 30 April 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 932/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 933/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals | 8 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 934/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt | 10 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 935/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid | 12 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the production refund on white sugar used in the chemical industry for the period from 1 to 31 May 2004 | 14 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 937/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the import duties in the rice sector | 15 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 938/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 | 18 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 939/2004 of 30 April 2004 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 | 19 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 940/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 | 20 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 941/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 | 21 |

I   Acts whose publication is obligatory

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Council Regulation (EC) No 930/2004 of 1 May 2004 on temporary derogation measures relating to the drafting in Maltese of the acts of the institutions of the European Union

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 931/2004 of 30 April 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 932/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 933/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 934/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 935/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the production refund on white sugar used in the chemical industry for the period from 1 to 31 May 2004

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 937/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the import duties in the rice sector

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 938/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 939/2004 of 30 April 2004 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 940/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 941/2004 of 30 April 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003

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| | | Representives of the Governments of the Member States |
| | * | 2004/489/EC, EuratomDecision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union of 1 May 2004 appointing judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities | 22 |
| | * | 2004/490/EC, EuratomDecision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union of 1 May 2004 appointing judges of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities | 23 |

II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Representives of the Governments of the Member States

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2004/489/EC, EuratomDecision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union of 1 May 2004 appointing judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities

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2004/490/EC, EuratomDecision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union of 1 May 2004 appointing judges of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

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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.
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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.

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 930/2004

of 1 May 2004

on temporary derogation measures relating to the drafting in Maltese of the acts of the institutions of the European Union

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 290 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28 and 41 thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Economic Community (1) and to Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Atomic Energy Community (2), which two Regulations are hereinafter referred to as ‘Regulation No 1’,

Having regard to the Council Rules of Procedure, and in particular Article 14(1) thereof,

Having regard to the request of 31 March 2004 by the Maltese Government,

Whereas:

| (1) | Following the accession of Malta to the European Union, and in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation No 1, Maltese is an official language and a working language of the institutions of the Union. |
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(1)

Following the accession of Malta to the European Union, and in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation No 1, Maltese is an official language and a working language of the institutions of the Union.

| (2) | Accordingly, regulations and other documents of general application are to be drafted also in Maltese, as provided for in Article 4 of Regulation No 1. The Official Journal of the European Union should also be published in Maltese, as provided for in Article 5 of that Regulation. |
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(2)

Accordingly, regulations and other documents of general application are to be drafted also in Maltese, as provided for in Article 4 of Regulation No 1. The Official Journal of the European Union should also be published in Maltese, as provided for in Article 5 of that Regulation.

| (3) | It appears from contacts between the Maltese authorities and the European Union institutions that, due to the current situation regarding the recruitment of Maltese linguists and the resulting lack of qualified translators, it is not possible to guarantee the drafting in Maltese of all acts adopted by the institutions. |
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(3)

It appears from contacts between the Maltese authorities and the European Union institutions that, due to the current situation regarding the recruitment of Maltese linguists and the resulting lack of qualified translators, it is not possible to guarantee the drafting in Maltese of all acts adopted by the institutions.

| (4) | This situation will prevail for some time, pending the implementation of transitional measures taken in close cooperation between the Maltese authorities and the European Union institutions to remedy the lack of qualified translators. In the meantime, this situation should not have a negative impact on the activities of the Union, slowing the work of its institutions. |
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(4)

This situation will prevail for some time, pending the implementation of transitional measures taken in close cooperation between the Maltese authorities and the European Union institutions to remedy the lack of qualified translators. In the meantime, this situation should not have a negative impact on the activities of the Union, slowing the work of its institutions.

| (5) | Article 8 of Regulation No 1 allows the Council, acting upon request of the Member State concerned, to decide on the use of languages as regards Member States which have more than one official language. According to the Constitution of Malta, Maltese and English are the official languages of Malta and every law is to be enacted in both the Maltese and English languages, the Maltese text prevailing in the case of conflict, unless provision is otherwise made. |
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(5)

Article 8 of Regulation No 1 allows the Council, acting upon request of the Member State concerned, to decide on the use of languages as regards Member States which have more than one official language. According to the Constitution of Malta, Maltese and English are the official languages of Malta and every law is to be enacted in both the Maltese and English languages, the Maltese text prevailing in the case of conflict, unless provision is otherwise made.

| (6) | In the light of the situation referred to above and on request by the Maltese Government, it is appropriate to decide that, on an exceptional and transitional basis, the institutions of the Union are not to be bound by the obligation concerning the drafting or translation of all acts, including judgments of the Court of Justice, in the Maltese language. However, it is appropriate that such derogation be partial and therefore to exclude from its scope regulations adopted jointly by the European Parliament and the Council. |
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(6)

In the light of the situation referred to above and on request by the Maltese Government, it is appropriate to decide that, on an exceptional and transitional basis, the institutions of the Union are not to be bound by the obligation concerning the drafting or translation of all acts, including judgments of the Court of Justice, in the Maltese language. However, it is appropriate that such derogation be partial and therefore to exclude from its scope regulations adopted jointly by the European Parliament and the Council.

| (7) | The status of Maltese as an official language and a working language of the institutions of the Union remains unaffected. |
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(7)

The status of Maltese as an official language and a working language of the institutions of the Union remains unaffected.

| (8) | At the end of the transitional period, all acts which at that time have not already been published in the Maltese language should also be published in that language, |
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(8)

At the end of the transitional period, all acts which at that time have not already been published in the Maltese language should also be published in that language,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

By way of derogation from Regulation No 1 and for a period of three years beginning on 1 May 2004, the institutions of the European Union shall not be bound by the obligation to draft all acts in Maltese and to publish them in that language in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Article shall not apply to Regulations adopted jointly by the European Parliament and the Council.

Article 2

Not later than 30 months after its adoption, the Council shall review the operation of this Regulation and determine whether to extend it for a further period of one year.

Article 3

At the end of the transitional period, all acts which at that time have not already been published in the Maltese language shall also be published in that language.

Article 4

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 1 May 2004.

For the Council

The President

B. COWEN

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(1)  
  OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385/58. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

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(2)  
  OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 401/58. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 931/2004

of 30 April 2004

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 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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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 the Commission Regulation of 30 April 2004 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 | 84,6 |
| 204 | 65,7 |
| 212 | 120,5 |
| 999 | 90,3 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 147,8 |
| 068 | 106,2 |
| 204 | 44,3 |
| 999 | 99,4 |
| 0709 10 00 | 220 | 80,1 |
| 999 | 80,1 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 106,8 |
| 204 | 60,1 |
| 628 | 136,0 |
| 999 | 101,0 |
| 0805 10 10 , 0805 10 30 , 0805 10 50 | 052 | 47,2 |
| 204 | 48,4 |
| 212 | 59,1 |
| 220 | 45,2 |
| 400 | 44,1 |
| 624 | 75,1 |
| 999 | 53,2 |
| 0805 50 10 | 052 | 46,0 |
| 999 | 46,0 |
| 0808 10 20 , 0808 10 50 , 0808 10 90 | 060 | 43,3 |
| 388 | 107,3 |
| 400 | 108,6 |
| 404 | 91,1 |
| 508 | 85,5 |
| 512 | 95,7 |
| 524 | 70,1 |
| 528 | 91,2 |
| 720 | 81,7 |
| 999 | 86,1 |
| 0808 20 50 | 060 | 66,7 |
| 388 | 72,9 |
| 400 | 84,3 |
| 512 | 58,2 |
| 528 | 76,7 |
| 720 | 70,3 |
| 999 | 71,5 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

052

84,6

204

65,7

212

120,5

999

90,3

0707 00 05

052

147,8

068

106,2

204

44,3

999

99,4

0709 10 00

220

80,1

999

80,1

0709 90 70

052

106,8

204

60,1

628

136,0

999

101,0

0805 10 10 , 0805 10 30 , 0805 10 50

052

47,2

204

48,4

212

59,1

220

45,2

400

44,1

624

75,1

999

53,2

0805 50 10

052

46,0

999

46,0

0808 10 20 , 0808 10 50 , 0808 10 90

060

43,3

388

107,3

400

108,6

404

91,1

508

85,5

512

95,7

524

70,1

528

91,2

720

81,7

999

86,1

0808 20 50

060

66,7

388

72,9

400

84,3

512

58,2

528

76,7

720

70,3

999

71,5

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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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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 932/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the import duties in the cereals sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff. |
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(1)

Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector. |
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(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector.

| (4) | The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. |
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(4)

The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force.

| (5) | In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the representative market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties. |
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(5)

In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the representative market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties.

| (6) | Application of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in Annex I to this Regulation, |
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(6)

Application of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in Annex I to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information given in Annex II.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

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(2)  
  OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 125. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1110/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 12).

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ANNEX I

Import duties for the products covered by Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92

| CN code | Description | Import duty (1)

  (EUR/tonne) |
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| 1001 10 00 | Durum wheat high quality | 0,00 |
| medium quality | 0,00 |
| low quality | 0,00 |
| 1001 90 91 | Common wheat seed | 0,00 |
| ex 1001 90 99 | Common high quality wheat other than for sowing | 0,00 |
| 1002 00 00 | Rye | 10,86 |
| 1005 10 90 | Maize seed other than hybrid | 22,60 |
| 1005 90 00 | Maize other than seed (2) | 22,60 |
| 1007 00 90 | Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing | 10,86 |

CN code

Description

Import duty (1)

(EUR/tonne)

1001 10 00

Durum wheat high quality

0,00

medium quality

0,00

low quality

0,00

1001 90 91

Common wheat seed

0,00

ex 1001 90 99

Common high quality wheat other than for sowing

0,00

1002 00 00

Rye

10,86

1005 10 90

Maize seed other than hybrid

22,60

1005 90 00

Maize other than seed (2)

22,60

1007 00 90

Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing

10,86

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(1)  For goods arriving in the Community via the Atlantic Ocean or via the Suez Canal (Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96), the importer may benefit from a reduction in the duty of:

| — | EUR 3 per tonne, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or |
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EUR 3 per tonne, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or

| — | EUR 2 per tonne, where the port of unloading is in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland or the Atlantic coasts of the Iberian peninsula. |
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EUR 2 per tonne, where the port of unloading is in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland or the Atlantic coasts of the Iberian peninsula.

(2)  The importer may benefit from a flat-rate reduction of EUR 24 per tonne, where the conditions laid down in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 are met.

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ANNEX II

Factors for calculating duties

(period from 16 April 2004 to 29 April 2004)

1.

| Exchange quotations | Minneapolis | Chicago | Minneapolis | Minneapolis | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
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| Product (% proteins at 12 % humidity) | HRS2 (14 %) | YC3 | HAD2 | Medium quality (*1) | Low quality (*2) | US barley 2 |
| Quotation (EUR/t) | 142,81  (*3) | 101,90 | 165,04  (*4) | 155,04  (*4) | 135,04  (*4) | 107,51  (*4) |
| Gulf premium (EUR/t) | — | 9,40 | — | — | — | — |
| Great Lakes premium (EUR/t) | 10,69 | — | — | — | — | — |

Exchange quotations

Minneapolis

Chicago

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Product (% proteins at 12 % humidity)

HRS2 (14 %)

YC3

HAD2

Medium quality (*1)

Low quality (*2)

US barley 2

Quotation (EUR/t)

142,81  (*3)

101,90

165,04  (*4)

155,04  (*4)

135,04  (*4)

107,51  (*4)

Gulf premium (EUR/t)

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9,40

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—

—

—

Great Lakes premium (EUR/t)

10,69

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—

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2.

Freight/cost: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam: 33,22 EUR/t; Great Lakes–Rotterdam: 48,75 EUR/t.

3.

| Subsidy within the meaning of the third paragraph of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96: | 0,00  EUR/t (HRW2)
  0,00  EUR/t (SRW2). |
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Subsidy within the meaning of the third paragraph of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96:

0,00  EUR/t (HRW2)

0,00  EUR/t (SRW2).

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(*1)  A discount of 10 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

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(*2)  A discount of 30 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

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(*3)  Premium of 14 EUR/t incorporated (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

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(*4)  Fob Duluth.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 933/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(8) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund. |
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(1)

Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the products listed in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. |
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(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the products listed in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.

| (3) | The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the corrective amount according to destination. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the corrective amount according to destination.

| (4) | The corrective amount must be fixed at the same time as the refund and according to the same procedure; it may be altered in the period between fixings. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The corrective amount must be fixed at the same time as the refund and according to the same procedure; it may be altered in the period between fixings.

| (5) | It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The corrective amount referred to in Article 1(1)(a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 which is applicable to export refunds fixed in advance except for malt shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 30 April 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Destination | Current
  5 | 1st period
  6 | 2nd period
  7 | 3rd period
  8 | 4th period
  9 | 5th period
  10 | 6th period
  11 |
| 1001 10 00 9200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1001 10 00 9400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1001 90 91 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1001 90 99 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1002 00 00 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1003 00 10 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1003 00 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1004 00 00 9200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1004 00 00 9400 | A00 | 0 | 0 | +9 | –10 | –10 | — | — |
| 1005 10 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1005 90 00 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1007 00 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1008 20 00 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1101 00 11 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9100 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9130 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9150 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9170 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9180 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1101 00 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1102 10 00 9500 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1102 10 00 9700 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1102 10 00 9900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1103 11 10 9200 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1103 11 10 9400 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1103 11 10 9900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1103 11 90 9200 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1103 11 90 9800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.
  The numeric destination codes are set out in Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11). |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Destination

Current

5

1st period

6

2nd period

7

3rd period

8

4th period

9

5th period

10

6th period

11

1001 10 00 9200

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1001 10 00 9400

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1001 90 91 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1001 90 99 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1002 00 00 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1003 00 10 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1003 00 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1004 00 00 9200

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1004 00 00 9400

A00

0

0

+9

–10

–10

—

—

1005 10 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1005 90 00 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1007 00 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1008 20 00 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1101 00 11 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1101 00 15 9100

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9130

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9150

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9170

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9180

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9190

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1101 00 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1102 10 00 9500

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1102 10 00 9700

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1102 10 00 9900

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1103 11 10 9200

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1103 11 10 9400

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1103 11 10 9900

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1103 11 90 9200

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1103 11 90 9800

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.

The numeric destination codes are set out in Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 934/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(8),

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made, adjusted for the threshold price in force during the month of exportation, must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made, adjusted for the threshold price in force during the month of exportation, must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2) allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the malt referred to in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2) allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the malt referred to in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.

| (3) | It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto.

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

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The corrective amount referred to in Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 which is applicable to export refunds fixed in advance in respect of malt shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 30 April 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Destination | Current
  5 | 1st period
  6 | 2nd period
  7 | 3rd period
  8 | 4th period
  9 | 5th period
  10 |
| 1107 10 11 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 19 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 91 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 99 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 20 00 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Destination

Current

5

1st period

6

2nd period

7

3rd period

8

4th period

9

5th period

10

1107 10 11 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 19 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 91 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 99 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 20 00 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Destination | 6th period
  11 | 7th period
  12 | 8th period
  1 | 9th period
  2 | 10th period
  3 | 11th period
  4 |
| 1107 10 11 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 19 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 91 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 99 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 20 00 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Destination

6th period

11

7th period

12

8th period

1

9th period

2

10th period

3

11th period

4

1107 10 11 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 19 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 91 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 99 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 20 00 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 935/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1) and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (2) and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2681/74 of 21 October 1974 on Community financing of expenditure incurred in respect of the supply of agricultural products as food aid (3) lays down that the portion of the expenditure corresponding to the export refunds on the products in question fixed under Community rules is to be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2681/74 of 21 October 1974 on Community financing of expenditure incurred in respect of the supply of agricultural products as food aid (3) lays down that the portion of the expenditure corresponding to the export refunds on the products in question fixed under Community rules is to be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section.

| (2) | In order to make it easier to draw up and manage the budget for Community food aid actions and to enable the Member States to know the extent of Community participation in the financing of national food aid actions, the level of the refunds granted for these actions should be determined. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In order to make it easier to draw up and manage the budget for Community food aid actions and to enable the Member States to know the extent of Community participation in the financing of national food aid actions, the level of the refunds granted for these actions should be determined.

| (3) | The general and implementing rules provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on export refunds are applicable mutatis mutandis to the abovementioned operations. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The general and implementing rules provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on export refunds are applicable mutatis mutandis to the abovementioned operations.

| (4) | The specific criteria to be used for calculating the export refund on rice are set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The specific criteria to be used for calculating the export refund on rice are set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

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

(5)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For Community and national food aid operations under international agreements or other supplementary programmes, and other Community free supply measures, the refunds applicable to cereals and rice sector products shall be as set out in the Annex.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 288, 25.10.1974, p. 1.

3

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 30 April 2004 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Comunity and national food aid

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Refund |
| 1001 10 00 9400 | 0,00 |
| 1001 90 99 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1002 00 00 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1003 00 90 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1005 90 00 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1006 30 92 9100 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 92 9900 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 94 9100 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 94 9900 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 96 9100 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 96 9900 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 98 9100 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 98 9900 | 64,00 |
| 1006 30 65 9900 | 64,00 |
| 1007 00 90 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1101 00 15 9100 | 0,00 |
| 1101 00 15 9130 | 0,00 |
| 1102 10 00 9500 | 0,00 |
| 1102 20 10 9200 | 24,23 |
| 1102 20 10 9400 | 20,77 |
| 1103 11 10 9200 | 0,00 |
| 1103 13 10 9100 | 31,16 |
| 1104 12 90 9100 | 0,00 |
| NB: The product codes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), amended. |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Refund

1001 10 00 9400

0,00

1001 90 99 9000

0,00

1002 00 00 9000

0,00

1003 00 90 9000

0,00

1005 90 00 9000

0,00

1006 30 92 9100

64,00

1006 30 92 9900

64,00

1006 30 94 9100

64,00

1006 30 94 9900

64,00

1006 30 96 9100

64,00

1006 30 96 9900

64,00

1006 30 98 9100

64,00

1006 30 98 9900

64,00

1006 30 65 9900

64,00

1007 00 90 9000

0,00

1101 00 15 9100

0,00

1101 00 15 9130

0,00

1102 10 00 9500

0,00

1102 20 10 9200

24,23

1102 20 10 9400

20,77

1103 11 10 9200

0,00

1103 13 10 9100

31,16

1104 12 90 9100

0,00

NB: The product codes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), amended.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 936/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the production refund on white sugar used in the chemical industry for the period from 1 to 31 May 2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the fifth indent of Article 7(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, production refunds may be granted on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) and (f) of that Regulation, on syrups listed in Article 1(1)(d) thereof and on chemically pure fructose covered by CN code 1702 50 00 as an intermediate product, that are in one of the situations referred to in Article 23(2) of the Treaty and are used in the manufacture of certain products of the chemical industry. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Pursuant to Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, production refunds may be granted on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) and (f) of that Regulation, on syrups listed in Article 1(1)(d) thereof and on chemically pure fructose covered by CN code 1702 50 00 as an intermediate product, that are in one of the situations referred to in Article 23(2) of the Treaty and are used in the manufacture of certain products of the chemical industry.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 of 27 June 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 as regards granting the production refund on certain sugar products used in the chemical industry (2) provides that these refunds shall be determined according to the refund fixed for white sugar. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 of 27 June 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 as regards granting the production refund on certain sugar products used in the chemical industry (2) provides that these refunds shall be determined according to the refund fixed for white sugar.

| (3) | Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 provides that the production refund on white sugar is to be fixed at monthly intervals commencing on the first day of each month. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 provides that the production refund on white sugar is to be fixed at monthly intervals commencing on the first day of each month.

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

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The production refund on white sugar referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 shall be equal to EUR 43,181/100 kg net for the period from 1 to 31 May 2004.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 39/2004 (OJ L 6, 10.1.2004, p. 16).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 63.

2

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 937/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the import duties in the rice sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 of 29 July 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector (2), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by a certain percentage according to whether it is husked or milled rice, minus the cif import price provided that duty does not exceed the rate of the Common Customs Tariff duties. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by a certain percentage according to whether it is husked or milled rice, minus the cif import price provided that duty does not exceed the rate of the Common Customs Tariff duties.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 12(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market or on the Community import market for the product. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Pursuant to Article 12(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market or on the Community import market for the product.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector.

| (4) | The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. They also remain in force in cases where no quotation is available from the source referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 during the two weeks preceding the next periodical fixing. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. They also remain in force in cases where no quotation is available from the source referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 during the two weeks preceding the next periodical fixing.

| (5) | In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties. |
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(5)

In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties.

| (6) | Application of the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 results in an adjustment of the import duties that have been fixed as from 29 April 2004 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 840/2004 (3) as set out in the Annexes to this Regulation, |
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(6)

Application of the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 results in an adjustment of the import duties that have been fixed as from 29 April 2004 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 840/2004 (3) as set out in the Annexes to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The import duties in the rice sector referred to in Article 11(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 shall be adjusted in compliance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 and fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information given in Annex II.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 71. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2294/2003 (OJ L 340, 24.12.2003, p. 12).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 58.

3

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ANNEX I

Import duties on rice and broken rice

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| CN code | Duties (5) |
| Third countries (except ACP and Bangladesh) (3) | ACP (1)
   (2)
   (3) | Bangladesh (4) | Basmati
  India and Pakistan (6) | Egypt (8) |
| 1006 10 21 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 23 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 25 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 27 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 92 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 94 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 96 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 98 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 20 11 | 234,41 | 77,70 | 112,87 | | 175,81 |
| 1006 20 13 | 234,41 | 77,70 | 112,87 | | 175,81 |
| 1006 20 15 | 234,41 | 77,70 | 112,87 | | 175,81 |
| 1006 20 17 | 214,61 | 70,77 | 102,96 | 0,00 | 160,96 |
| 1006 20 92 | 234,41 | 77,70 | 112,87 | | 175,81 |
| 1006 20 94 | 234,41 | 77,70 | 112,87 | | 175,81 |
| 1006 20 96 | 234,41 | 77,70 | 112,87 | | 175,81 |
| 1006 20 98 | 214,61 | 70,77 | 102,96 | 0,00 | 160,96 |
| 1006 30 21 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 23 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 25 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 27 | — | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 42 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 44 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 46 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 48 | — | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 61 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 63 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 65 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 67 | — | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 92 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 94 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 96 | 388,70 | 123,65 | 179,44 | | 291,53 |
| 1006 30 98 | — | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 40 00 | (7) | 41,18 | (7) | | 96,00 |

(EUR/t)

CN code

Duties (5)

Third countries (except ACP and Bangladesh) (3)

ACP (1)
   (2)
   (3)

Bangladesh (4)

Basmati

India and Pakistan (6)

Egypt (8)

1006 10 21

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 23

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 25

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 27

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 92

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 94

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 96

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 98

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 20 11

234,41

77,70

112,87

175,81

1006 20 13

234,41

77,70

112,87

175,81

1006 20 15

234,41

77,70

112,87

175,81

1006 20 17

214,61

70,77

102,96

0,00

160,96

1006 20 92

234,41

77,70

112,87

175,81

1006 20 94

234,41

77,70

112,87

175,81

1006 20 96

234,41

77,70

112,87

175,81

1006 20 98

214,61

70,77

102,96

0,00

160,96

1006 30 21

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 23

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 25

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 27

—

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 42

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 44

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 46

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 48

—

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 61

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 63

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 65

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 67

—

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 92

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 94

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 96

388,70

123,65

179,44

291,53

1006 30 98

—

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 40 00

(7)

41,18

(7)

96,00

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(1)  The duty on imports of rice originating in the ACP States is applicable, under the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 (OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5) and amended Commission Regulation (EC) No 638/2003 (OJ L 93, 10.4.2003, p. 3).

(2)  In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1706/98, the duties are not applied to products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and imported directly into the overseas department of Réunion.

(3)  The import levy on rice entering the overseas department of Réunion is specified in Article 11(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

(4)  The duty on imports of rice not including broken rice (CN code 1006 40 00), originating in Bangladesh is applicable under the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3491/90 (OJ L 337, 4.12.1990, p. 1) and amended Commission Regulation (EEC) No 862/91 (OJ L 88, 9.4.1991, p. 7).

(5)  No import duty applies to products originating in the OCT pursuant to Article 101(1) of amended Council Decision 91/482/EEC (OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1).

(6)  For husked rice of the Basmati variety originating in India and Pakistan, a reduction of EUR/t 250 applies (Article 4a of amended Regulation (EC) No 1503/96).

(7)  Duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff.

(8)  The duty on imports of rice originating in and coming from Egypt is applicable under the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 1) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 (OJ L 31, 1.2.1997, p. 53).

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ANNEX II

Calculation of import duties for rice

| | Paddy | Indica rice | Japonica rice | Broken rice |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Husked | Milled | Husked | Milled |
| 1. | Import duty (EUR/tonne) |

Paddy

Indica rice

Japonica rice

Broken rice

Husked

Milled

Husked

Milled

1.

Import duty (EUR/tonne)

(1)

214,61

416,00

234,41

388,70

(1)

Elements of calculation:

| (a) | Arag cif price (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Arag cif price (EUR/tonne)

—

329,62

240,25

334,01

418,57

—

| (b) | fob price (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- |

(b)

fob price (EUR/tonne)

—

—

—

308,64

393,20

—

| (c) | Sea freight (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Sea freight (EUR/tonne)

—

—

—

25,37

25,37

—

| (d) | Source |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Source

—

USDA and operators

USDA and operators

Operators

Operators

—

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(1)  Duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 938/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 (2).

| (2) | Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

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

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 26 to 29 April 2004 at 175,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 20.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 939/2004

of 30 April 2004

concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 of 6 September 1989 laying down detailed rules for exports of rice to Réunion (2), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 (3) opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported to Réunion. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 (3) opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported to Réunion.

| (2) | Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award.

| (3) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum subsidy should not be fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum subsidy should not be fixed.

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

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 26 to 29 April 2004 in response to the invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 for the subsidy on exports to Réunion of husked long grain B rice falling within CN code 1006 20 98.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 261, 7.9.1989, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1453/1999 (OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 19).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 23.

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 940/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 (2).

| (2) | Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

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

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 26 to 29 April 2004 at 64,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 14.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 941/2004

of 30 April 2004

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 (2).

| (2) | Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

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

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 26 to 29 April 2004 at 64,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 17.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).

3

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DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

of 1 May 2004

appointing judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities

(2004/489/CE, Euratom)

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 223 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 139 thereof,

Having regard to the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (2003 Act of Accession), and in particular Article 46(1) and (2)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 46(1) and (2)(a) of the 2003 Act of Accession provides for the appointment of ten judges at the Court of Justice. The term of office of five of those judges is to expire on 6 October 2006. These judges are to be chosen by lot. The term of office of the other judges is to expire on 6 October 2009. |
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(1)

Article 46(1) and (2)(a) of the 2003 Act of Accession provides for the appointment of ten judges at the Court of Justice. The term of office of five of those judges is to expire on 6 October 2006. These judges are to be chosen by lot. The term of office of the other judges is to expire on 6 October 2009.

| (2) | 10 additional judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities should therefore be appointed, in accordance with the above Article and after having drawn lots as provided therein, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

10 additional judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities should therefore be appointed, in accordance with the above Article and after having drawn lots as provided therein,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities for the period from 1 May 2004 to 6 October 2006:

| | Mr Jiří MALENOVSKÝ |
| --- | --- |

Mr Jiří MALENOVSKÝ

| | Mr George ARESTIS |
| --- | --- |

Mr George ARESTIS

| | Mr Egils LEVITS |
| --- | --- |

Mr Egils LEVITS

| | Mr Pranas KŪRIS |
| --- | --- |

Mr Pranas KŪRIS

| | Mr Anthony BORG-BARTHET |
| --- | --- |

Mr Anthony BORG-BARTHET

Article 2

The following are hereby appointed judges at the Court of Justice of the European Communities for the period from 1 May 2004 to 6 October 2009:

| | Mr Uno LÕHMUS |
| --- | --- |

Mr Uno LÕHMUS

| | Mr Endre JUHÁSZ |
| --- | --- |

Mr Endre JUHÁSZ

| | Mr Jerzy MAKARCZYK |
| --- | --- |

Mr Jerzy MAKARCZYK

| | Mr Marko ILEŠIČ |
| --- | --- |

Mr Marko ILEŠIČ

| | Mr Ján KLUČKA |
| --- | --- |

Mr Ján KLUČKA

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on 1 May 2004.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 1 May 2004.

The President

A. ANDERSON

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DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

of 1 May 2004

appointing judges of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

(2004/490/EF, Euratom)

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 140 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 224 thereof,

Having regard to the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (2003 Act of Accession), and in particular Article 46(1) and (2)(b) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 46(1) and (2)(b) of the 2003 Act of Accession provides for the appointment of 10 judges at the Court of First Instance. The term of office of five of those judges is to expire on 31 August 2004. These judges are to be chosen by lot. The term of office of the other judges is to expire on 31 August 2007. |
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(1)

Article 46(1) and (2)(b) of the 2003 Act of Accession provides for the appointment of 10 judges at the Court of First Instance. The term of office of five of those judges is to expire on 31 August 2004. These judges are to be chosen by lot. The term of office of the other judges is to expire on 31 August 2007.

| (2) | Ten additional judges at the Court of First Instance should therefore be appointed, in accordance with the above Article and after having drawn lots as provided therein. |
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(2)

Ten additional judges at the Court of First Instance should therefore be appointed, in accordance with the above Article and after having drawn lots as provided therein.

| (3) | The appointment of the tenth judge can be made at a later date only, |
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(3)

The appointment of the tenth judge can be made at a later date only,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed judges of the Court of First Instance for the period from 1 May 2004 to 31 August 2004:

| | Ms Küllike JÜRIMÄE |
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Ms Küllike JÜRIMÄE

| | Mr Savvas S. PAPASAVVAS |
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Mr Savvas S. PAPASAVVAS

| | Mr Ottó CZÚCZ |
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Mr Ottó CZÚCZ

| | Ms Irena WISZNIEWSKA-BIAŁECKA |
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Ms Irena WISZNIEWSKA-BIAŁECKA

| | Mr Daniel ŠVÁBY. |
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Mr Daniel ŠVÁBY.

Article 2

The following are hereby appointed judges of the Court of First Instance for the period from 1 May 2004 to 31 August 2007:

| | Ms Irena PELIKÁNOVÁ |
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Ms Irena PELIKÁNOVÁ

| | Ms Ingrīda LABUCKA |
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Ms Ingrīda LABUCKA

| | Mr Vilenas VADAPALAS |
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Mr Vilenas VADAPALAS

| | Ms Ena CREMONA. |
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Ms Ena CREMONA.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on 1 May 2004.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 1 May 2004.

A. ANDERSON

The President

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| 1.5.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 169/s3 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 169/s3

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