# Official Journal L 54/24 F

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 4924 February 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 54

English edition

Legislation

Volume 4924 February 2006

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| Contents | | I   Acts whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 321/2006 of 23 February 2006 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 322/2006 of 23 February 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 by reason of the provisions on the hygiene of foodstuffs and for food of animal origin provided for by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council | 3 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 323/2006 of 23 February 2006 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 as regards the term of validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund in the milk and milk products sector | 5 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 324/2006 of 23 February 2006 establishing a prohibition of fishing for anglerfish in ICES zone VIII c, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of France | 6 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 325/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the reduction coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for bananas originating in the ACP countries for the period 1 March to 31 December 2006 | 8 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 326/2006 of 23 February 2006 on import licence applications for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under the tariff quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 | 9 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 327/2006 of 23 February 2006 amending the representative prices and additional duties for the import of certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1011/2005 for the 2005/2006 marketing year | 11 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 328/2006 of 23 February 2006 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state fixed by Regulation (EC) No 278/2006 | 13 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 329/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs | 15 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 330/2006 of 23 February 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005 | 17 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 331/2006 of 23 February 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2005 | 18 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 332/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2094/2005 | 19 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 333/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2093/2005 | 20 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 334/2006 of 23 February 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the import of maize issued in Regulation (EC) No 1809/2005 | 21 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 335/2006 23 February 2006 on the issuing of export licences for wine-sector products | 22 |

Contents

I   Acts whose publication is obligatory

page

Commission Regulation (EC) No 321/2006 of 23 February 2006 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 322/2006 of 23 February 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 by reason of the provisions on the hygiene of foodstuffs and for food of animal origin provided for by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 323/2006 of 23 February 2006 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 as regards the term of validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund in the milk and milk products sector

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 324/2006 of 23 February 2006 establishing a prohibition of fishing for anglerfish in ICES zone VIII c, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of France

6

Commission Regulation (EC) No 325/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the reduction coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for bananas originating in the ACP countries for the period 1 March to 31 December 2006

8

Commission Regulation (EC) No 326/2006 of 23 February 2006 on import licence applications for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under the tariff quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97

9

Commission Regulation (EC) No 327/2006 of 23 February 2006 amending the representative prices and additional duties for the import of certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1011/2005 for the 2005/2006 marketing year

11

Commission Regulation (EC) No 328/2006 of 23 February 2006 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state fixed by Regulation (EC) No 278/2006

13

Commission Regulation (EC) No 329/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs

15

Commission Regulation (EC) No 330/2006 of 23 February 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005

17

Commission Regulation (EC) No 331/2006 of 23 February 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2005

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 332/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2094/2005

19

Commission Regulation (EC) No 333/2006 of 23 February 2006 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2093/2005

20

Commission Regulation (EC) No 334/2006 of 23 February 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the import of maize issued in Regulation (EC) No 1809/2005

21

Commission Regulation (EC) No 335/2006 23 February 2006 on the issuing of export licences for wine-sector products

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| | | II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | * | Council Decision of 14 February 2006 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part | 23 |
| Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part | 24 |
| | * | Council Decision of 14 February 2006 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part | 28 |
| Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on trade in spirit drinks and aromatised drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its member states, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part | 29 |
| | * | Council Decision of 20 February 2006 extending the period of application of Decision 82/530/EEC authorising the United Kingdom to permit the Isle of Man authorities to apply a system of special import licences to sheepmeat and beef and veal | 32 |
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| | * | Commission Decision of 7 February 2006 implementing Council Directive 94/28/EC as regards a list of authorities in third countries approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register of certain animals
  (notified under document number C(2006) 284)

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  1
  ) | 34 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 15 February 2006 concerning a specific financial contribution by the Community relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus for the year 2006
  (notified under document number C(2006) 408) | 44 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 16 February 2006 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals in 2006
  (notified under document number C(2006) 418) | 47 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 17 February 2006 as regards Community financial aid for the year 2006, to certain Community reference laboratories in the veterinary public health field of biological risks
  (notified under document number C(2006) 328) | 50 |

II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Council

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Council Decision of 14 February 2006 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

23

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

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Council Decision of 14 February 2006 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

28

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on trade in spirit drinks and aromatised drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its member states, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

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Council Decision of 20 February 2006 extending the period of application of Decision 82/530/EEC authorising the United Kingdom to permit the Isle of Man authorities to apply a system of special import licences to sheepmeat and beef and veal

32

Commission

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Commission Decision of 7 February 2006 implementing Council Directive 94/28/EC as regards a list of authorities in third countries approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register of certain animals
  (notified under document number C(2006) 284)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2006) 284)

1

34

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Commission Decision of 15 February 2006 concerning a specific financial contribution by the Community relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus for the year 2006
  (notified under document number C(2006) 408)

(notified under document number C(2006) 408)

44

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Commission Decision of 16 February 2006 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals in 2006
  (notified under document number C(2006) 418)

(notified under document number C(2006) 418)

47

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Commission Decision of 17 February 2006 as regards Community financial aid for the year 2006, to certain Community reference laboratories in the veterinary public health field of biological risks
  (notified under document number C(2006) 328)

(notified under document number C(2006) 328)

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| | | Corrigenda |
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| | * | Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 76/2006 of 17 January 2006 amending for the 61st time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 ( OJ L 12, 18.1.2006 ) | 53 |

Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 76/2006 of 17 January 2006 amending for the 61st time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 ( OJ L 12, 18.1.2006 )

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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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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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| 24.2.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 54/1 |
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 321/2006

of 23 February 2006

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 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

J. L. DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 23 February 2006 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 | 82,3 |
| 204 | 43,2 |
| 212 | 112,1 |
| 624 | 111,0 |
| 999 | 87,2 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 137,9 |
| 204 | 90,1 |
| 628 | 131,0 |
| 999 | 119,7 |
| 0709 10 00 | 220 | 60,4 |
| 999 | 60,4 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 140,9 |
| 204 | 50,7 |
| 999 | 95,8 |
| 0805 10 20 | 052 | 49,5 |
| 204 | 51,2 |
| 212 | 42,9 |
| 220 | 49,6 |
| 624 | 62,1 |
| 999 | 51,1 |
| 0805 20 10 | 204 | 101,2 |
| 999 | 101,2 |
| 0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90 | 052 | 62,9 |
| 204 | 126,6 |
| 220 | 48,0 |
| 464 | 141,8 |
| 624 | 75,6 |
| 662 | 54,4 |
| 999 | 84,9 |
| 0805 50 10 | 052 | 41,4 |
| 220 | 39,9 |
| 999 | 40,7 |
| 0808 10 80 | 400 | 137,9 |
| 404 | 100,9 |
| 528 | 107,3 |
| 720 | 80,3 |
| 999 | 106,6 |
| 0808 20 50 | 052 | 105,2 |
| 388 | 85,1 |
| 400 | 94,8 |
| 512 | 69,6 |
| 528 | 63,5 |
| 720 | 46,6 |
| 999 | 77,5 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

052

82,3

204

43,2

212

112,1

624

111,0

999

87,2

0707 00 05

052

137,9

204

90,1

628

131,0

999

119,7

0709 10 00

220

60,4

999

60,4

0709 90 70

052

140,9

204

50,7

999

95,8

0805 10 20

052

49,5

204

51,2

212

42,9

220

49,6

624

62,1

999

51,1

0805 20 10

204

101,2

999

101,2

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

052

62,9

204

126,6

220

48,0

464

141,8

624

75,6

662

54,4

999

84,9

0805 50 10

052

41,4

220

39,9

999

40,7

0808 10 80

400

137,9

404

100,9

528

107,3

720

80,3

999

106,6

0808 20 50

052

105,2

388

85,1

400

94,8

512

69,6

528

63,5

720

46,6

999

77,5

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 750/2005 (OJ L 126, 19.5.2005, p. 12). Code ‘
  999
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 322/2006

of 23 February 2006

amending Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 by reason of the provisions on the hygiene of foodstuffs and for food of animal origin provided for by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | As from 1 January 2006 Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products (2) and Council Directive 89/437/EEC of 20 June 1989 on hygiene and health problems affecting the production and the placing on the market of egg products (3) are repealed by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) and replaced by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (5) and by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (6). |
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(1)

As from 1 January 2006 Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products (2) and Council Directive 89/437/EEC of 20 June 1989 on hygiene and health problems affecting the production and the placing on the market of egg products (3) are repealed by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) and replaced by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (5) and by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (6).

| (2) | For reasons of clarity it is appropriate to adapt accordingly the references made to Directive 92/46/EEC and Directive 89/437/EEC in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (7). |
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(2)

For reasons of clarity it is appropriate to adapt accordingly the references made to Directive 92/46/EEC and Directive 89/437/EEC in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (7).

| (3) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty, |
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(3)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 52 of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.   For a refund to be granted on goods falling within CN codes 0403 10 51 to 0403 10 99, 0403 90 71 to 0403 90 99, 0405 20 10, 0405 20 30, 2105 00 99, 3502 11 90 and 3502 19 90 the goods shall meet the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1) and Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*2), in particular the requirement of having been prepared in an approved establishment and of complying with the health marking requirements specified in Section I of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 January 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Günter VERHEUGEN

Vice-President

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(1)  
  OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).

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(2)  
  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 212, 22.7.1989, p. 87.

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(4)  
  OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33. Corrected by OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 12.

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(5)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 3.

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(6)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55. Corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 83).

6

(7)  
  OJ L 172, 5.7.2005, p. 24.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 323/2006

of 23 February 2006

derogating from Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 as regards the term of validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund in the milk and milk products sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 31(14) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 of 26 January 1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products (2) lays down the terms of validity of export licences. |
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(1)

Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 of 26 January 1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products (2) lays down the terms of validity of export licences.

| (2) | The reductions of the intervention prices for butter and skimmed milk powder as from 1 July 2006 are likely to affect the difference between those prices and the world market prices. |
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(2)

The reductions of the intervention prices for butter and skimmed milk powder as from 1 July 2006 are likely to affect the difference between those prices and the world market prices.

| (3) | As a precautionary measure, with a view to protect the Community budget from unnecessary expenditures and to avoid a speculative application of the export refund regime in the dairy sector, the validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund should be limited until 30 June 2006. |
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(3)

As a precautionary measure, with a view to protect the Community budget from unnecessary expenditures and to avoid a speculative application of the export refund regime in the dairy sector, the validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund should be limited until 30 June 2006.

| (4) | The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman, |
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(4)

The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

By way of derogation from Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999, export licences with advance fixing of the refund in respect of the products referred to in points (a) to (d) of that Article for which the applications are submitted as from 1 March 2006 shall be valid until 30 June 2006.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 20, 27.1.1999, p. 8. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2107/2005 (OJ L 337, 22.12.2005, p. 20).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 324/2006

of 23 February 2006

establishing a prohibition of fishing for anglerfish in ICES zone VIII c, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of France

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2006. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2006.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006. |
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(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing, |
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(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2006 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

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

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 February 2006.

For the Commission

Jörgen HOLMQUIST

Director-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs

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(1)  
  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p 59.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.05.2005, p. 1).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 16, 20.01.2006, p. 1.

3

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ANNEX

| No | 01 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | France |
| Stock | ANF/8C3411 |
| Species | Anglerfish (Lophiidae) |
| Zone | VIII c, IX, X, CECAF 34.11 (EC waters) |
| Date | 6 February 2006 |

No

01

Member State

France

Stock

ANF/8C3411

Species

Anglerfish (Lophiidae)

Zone

VIII c, IX, X, CECAF 34.11 (EC waters)

Date

6 February 2006

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 325/2006

of 23 February 2006

fixing the reduction coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for bananas originating in the ACP countries for the period 1 March to 31 December 2006

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1964/2005 of 29 November 2005 on the tariff rates for bananas (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 219/2006 of 8 February 2006 opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quota for bananas falling under CN code 0803 00 19 originating in ACP countries for the period 1 March to 31 December 2006 (2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The applications for import licences submitted in the Member States under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 219/2006 and sent to the Commission in accordance with Article 5 of that Regulation exceed the available quantities fixed in Article 2(a) thereof, i.e.146 850 tonnes for the operators referred to in Chapter II. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The applications for import licences submitted in the Member States under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 219/2006 and sent to the Commission in accordance with Article 5 of that Regulation exceed the available quantities fixed in Article 2(a) thereof, i.e.146 850 tonnes for the operators referred to in Chapter II.

| (2) | The reduction coefficient to be applied to each application should therefore be fixed, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The reduction coefficient to be applied to each application should therefore be fixed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A reduction coefficient of 45,687 % shall be applied to each import licence application submitted by the operators referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 219/2006 under the tariff subquota of 146 850 tonnes.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

J. L. DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 316, 2.12.2005, p. 1.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 38, 9.2.2006, p. 22.

2

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 326/2006

of 23 February 2006

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

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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

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

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

Whereas:

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

(1)

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

| (2) | Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 lodged from 1 September 2005 to 14 February 2006 cover a quantity of 36 579 tonnes while the maximum quantity to be made available is 32 000 tonnes of rice falling within the above code. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 lodged from 1 September 2005 to 14 February 2006 cover a quantity of 36 579 tonnes while the maximum quantity to be made available is 32 000 tonnes of rice falling within the above code.

| (3) | A single reduction percentage, as provided for in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 196/97, should therefore be set for the import licence applications lodged on 14 February 2006 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2184/96. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

A single reduction percentage, as provided for in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 196/97, should therefore be set for the import licence applications lodged on 14 February 2006 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2184/96.

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

(4)

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

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

(5)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2148/96, lodged on 14 February 2006 and notified to the Commission, shall give rise to the issue of licences for the quantities applied for multiplied by a reduction percentage of 85,88 %.

Article 2

Import licences under Regulation (EC) No 2148/96 shall no longer be issued in respect of licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 submitted on or after 15 February 2006.

Article 3

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

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

J. L. DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1).

1

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

2

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

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 327/2006

of 23 February 2006

amending the representative prices and additional duties for the import of certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1011/2005 for the 2005/2006 marketing year

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 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1423/95 of 23 June 1995 laying down detailed implementing rules for the import of products in the sugar sector other than molasses (2), and in particular the second sentence of the second subparagraph of Article 1(2), and Article 3(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2005/2006 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1011/2005 (3). These prices and duties were last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 281/2006 (4). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2005/2006 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1011/2005 (3). These prices and duties were last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 281/2006 (4).

| (2) | The data currently available to the Commission indicate that the said amounts should be changed in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1423/95, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The data currently available to the Commission indicate that the said amounts should be changed in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1423/95,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The representative prices and additional duties on imports of the products referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1423/95, as fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1011/2005 for the 2005/2006 marketing year are hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

J. L. DEMARTY

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. 16).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 16. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 624/98 (OJ L 85, 20.3.1998, p. 5).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 170, 1.7.2005, p. 35.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 47, 17.2.2006, p. 38.

4

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ANNEX

Amended representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and products covered by CN code 1702 90 99 applicable from 24 February 2006

| (EUR) |
| --- |
| CN code | Representative price per 100 kg of the product concerned | Additional duty per 100 kg of the product concerned |
| 1701 11 10  (1) | 38,32 | 0,00 |
| 1701 11 90  (1) | 38,32 | 3,41 |
| 1701 12 10  (1) | 38,32 | 0,00 |
| 1701 12 90  (1) | 38,32 | 3,11 |
| 1701 91 00  (2) | 38,91 | 5,80 |
| 1701 99 10  (2) | 38,91 | 2,66 |
| 1701 99 90  (2) | 38,91 | 2,66 |
| 1702 90 99  (3) | 0,39 | 0,29 |

(EUR)

CN code

Representative price per 100 kg of the product concerned

Additional duty per 100 kg of the product concerned

1701 11 10  (1)

38,32

0,00

1701 11 90  (1)

38,32

3,41

1701 12 10  (1)

38,32

0,00

1701 12 90  (1)

38,32

3,11

1701 91 00  (2)

38,91

5,80

1701 99 10  (2)

38,91

2,66

1701 99 90  (2)

38,91

2,66

1702 90 99  (3)

0,39

0,29

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(1)  Fixed for the standard quality defined in Annex I.II to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1).

(2)  Fixed for the standard quality defined in Annex I.I to Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

(3)  Fixed per 1 % sucrose content.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 328/2006

of 23 February 2006

altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state fixed by Regulation (EC) No 278/2006

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 third subparagraph of Article 27(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2006 (2) |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2006 (2)

| (2) | Since the data currently available to the Commission are different to the data at the time Regulation (EC) No 278/2006 was adopted, those refunds should be adjusted, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Since the data currently available to the Commission are different to the data at the time Regulation (EC) No 278/2006 was adopted, those refunds should be adjusted,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, undenatured and exported in the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 278/2006 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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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. 16).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 47, 17.2.2006, p. 32.

2

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ANNEX

AMENDED AMOUNTS OF REFUNDS ON WHITE SUGAR AND RAW SUGAR EXPORTED WITHOUT FURTHER PROCESSING APPLICABLE FROM 24 FEBRUARY 2006 (1)

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refund |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1701 11 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 24,99  (1) |
| 1701 11 90 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 23,53  (1) |
| 1701 12 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 24,99  (1) |
| 1701 12 90 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 23,53  (1) |
| 1701 91 00 9000 | S00 | EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg product net | 0,2717 |
| 1701 99 10 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 27,17 |
| 1701 99 10 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 25,59 |
| 1701 99 10 9950 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 25,59 |
| 1701 99 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg of net product | 0,2717 |
| 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 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).
  The other destinations are:







  S00 | : | all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community) with the exception of Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo, as defined in UN Security Council Resolution No 1244 of 10 June 1999), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, save for sugar incorporated in the products referred to in Article 1(2)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29). |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

1701 11 90 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

24,99  (1)

1701 11 90 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

23,53  (1)

1701 12 90 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

24,99  (1)

1701 12 90 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

23,53  (1)

1701 91 00 9000

S00

EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg product net

0,2717

1701 99 10 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

27,17

1701 99 10 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

25,59

1701 99 10 9950

S00

EUR/100 kg

25,59

1701 99 90 9100

S00

EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg of net product

0,2717

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 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).

The other destinations are:

S00

:

all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community) with the exception of Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo, as defined in UN Security Council Resolution No 1244 of 10 June 1999), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, save for sugar incorporated in the products referred to in Article 1(2)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).

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(1)  The amounts set out in this Annex are not applicable with effect from 1 February 2005 pusrsuant to Council Decision 2005/45/EC of 22 December 2004 concerning the conclusion and the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation of 22 July 1972 as regards the provisions applicable to processed agricultural products (OJ L 23, 26.1.2005, p. 17).

(1)  This amount is applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %. Where the yield for exported raw sugar differs from 92 %, the refund amount applicable shall be calculated in accordance with Article 28(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 329/2006

of 23 February 2006

fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 september 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.

| (3) | That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ‘cereal products’, namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ‘other cereals’, these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.

| (4) | Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.

| (5) | The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The current situation on the cereals market and, in particular, the supply prospects mean that the export refunds should be abolished.

| (6) | The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 23 February 2006 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs

Product codes benefiting from export refund:

| | 2309 10 11 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 10 11 9000 ,

| | 2309 10 13 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 10 13 9000 ,

| | 2309 10 31 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 10 31 9000 ,

| | 2309 10 33 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 10 33 9000 ,

| | 2309 10 51 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 10 51 9000 ,

| | 2309 10 53 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 10 53 9000 ,

| | 2309 90 31 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 90 31 9000 ,

| | 2309 90 33 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 90 33 9000 ,

| | 2309 90 41 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 90 41 9000 ,

| | 2309 90 43 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 90 43 9000 ,

| | 2309 90 51 9000 , |
| --- | --- |

2309 90 51 9000 ,

| | 2309 90 53 9000 . |
| --- | --- |

2309 90 53 9000 .

| Cereal products | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refunds |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maize and maize products:
  CN codes 0709 90 60 , 0712 90 19 , 1005 , 1102 20 , 1103 13 , 1103 29 40 , 1104 19 50 , 1104 23 , 1904 10 10 | C10 | EUR/t | 0,00 |
| Cereal products excluding maize and maize products | C10 | EUR/t | 0,00 |
| 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.







  C10 | : | All destinations. |

Cereal products

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refunds

Maize and maize products:

CN codes 0709 90 60 , 0712 90 19 , 1005 , 1102 20 , 1103 13 , 1103 29 40 , 1104 19 50 , 1104 23 , 1904 10 10

C10

EUR/t

0,00

Cereal products excluding maize and maize products

C10

EUR/t

0,00

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.

C10

:

All destinations.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 330/2006

of 23 February 2006

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of barley to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of barley to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005 (2).

| (2) | Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of 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 (3), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of 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 (3), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

| (3) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund 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 notified from 17 to 23 February 2006 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 174, 7.7.2005, p. 12.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last modified by Regulation (EC) No 777/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 50).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 331/2006

of 23 February 2006

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2005

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/2005 (2). |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/2005 (2).

| (2) | Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of 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 (3), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof, |
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(2)

Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of 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 (3), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

| (3) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed. |
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(3)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
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(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 notified from 17 to 23 February 2006 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2005.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 174, 7.7.2005, p. 15.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last modified by Regulation (EC) No 777/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 50).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 332/2006

of 23 February 2006

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2094/2005

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2094/2005 (2). |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2094/2005 (2).

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. Whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. Whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
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(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty 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, |
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(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

For tenders notified from 17 to 23 February 2006, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2094/2005, the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported shall be 32,47 EUR/t and be valid for a total maximum quantity of 35 000 t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 335, 21.12.2005, p. 4.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1558/2005 (OJ L 249, 24.9.2005, p. 6).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 333/2006

of 23 February 2006

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2093/2005

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2093/2005 (2). |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2093/2005 (2).

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3) the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3) the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
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(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty 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

For tenders notified from 17 to 23 February 2006, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2093/2005, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be 32,94 EUR/t and be valid for a total maximum quantity of 30 024 t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 335, 21.12.2005, p. 3.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1558/2005 (OJ L 249, 24.9.2005, p. 6).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 334/2006

of 23 February 2006

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the import of maize issued in Regulation (EC) No 1809/2005

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in Portugal from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1809/2005 (2). |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in Portugal from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1809/2005 (2).

| (2) | Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and on the basis of the tenders notified, to make no award. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and on the basis of the tenders notified, to make no award.

| (3) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 a maximum reduction in the duty should not be fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 a maximum reduction in the duty 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 notified from 17 to 23 February 2006 in response to the invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on imported maize issued in Regulation (EC) No 1809/2005.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 291, 5.11.2005, p. 4.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1558/2005 (OJ L 249, 24.9.2005, p. 6).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 335/2006

23 February 2006

on the issuing of export licences for wine-sector products

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 of 24 April 2001, laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector (1), and in particular Article 7 and Article 9(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 63(7) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (2), limits the grant of export refunds for wine-sector products to the volumes and expenditure contained in the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations. |
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(1)

Article 63(7) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (2), limits the grant of export refunds for wine-sector products to the volumes and expenditure contained in the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations.

| (2) | Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 lays down the conditions under which the Commission may take specific measures to prevent an overrun of the quantity laid down or the budget available under the said Agreement. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 lays down the conditions under which the Commission may take specific measures to prevent an overrun of the quantity laid down or the budget available under the said Agreement.

| (3) | On the basis of information on export licence applications available to the Commission on 22 February 2006, the quantity still available for the period until 15 March 2006, for destination zone (4) western Europe, referred to in Article 9(5) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2001, could be exceeded unless the issue of export licences with advance fixing of the refund is restricted. Therefore, a single percentage for the acceptance of applications submitted from 15 to 21 February 2006 should be applied and the submission of applications and the issue of licences suspended for this zone until 16 March 2006, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

On the basis of information on export licence applications available to the Commission on 22 February 2006, the quantity still available for the period until 15 March 2006, for destination zone (4) western Europe, referred to in Article 9(5) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2001, could be exceeded unless the issue of export licences with advance fixing of the refund is restricted. Therefore, a single percentage for the acceptance of applications submitted from 15 to 21 February 2006 should be applied and the submission of applications and the issue of licences suspended for this zone until 16 March 2006,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Export licences with advance fixing of the refund for wine-sector products for which applications are submitted from 15 to 21 February 2006 under Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 shall be issued in concurrence with 100,00 % of the quantities requested for zone (4) western Europe.

2.   The issue of export licences for wine-sector products referred to in paragraph 1 for which applications are submitted from 22 February 2006 and the submission of export licence applications from 24 February 2006 for destination zone (4) western Europe shall be suspended until 16 March 2006.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.

For the Commission

J. L. DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 128, 10.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2079/2005 (OJ L 333, 20.12.2005, p. 6).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2165/2005 (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 1).

2

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Council

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 February 2006

on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

(2006/136/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (1) (hereinafter referred to as the Association Agreement), was signed on 18 November 2002, and entered into force on 1 March 2005 (2). |
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(1)

The Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (1) (hereinafter referred to as the Association Agreement), was signed on 18 November 2002, and entered into force on 1 March 2005 (2).

| (2) | On 24 November 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations with the Republic of Chile to amend the Agreement on trade in wines attached as Annex V (3) (hereinafter referred to as Annex V) to the Association Agreement. These negotiations have been successfully concluded. |
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(2)

On 24 November 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations with the Republic of Chile to amend the Agreement on trade in wines attached as Annex V (3) (hereinafter referred to as Annex V) to the Association Agreement. These negotiations have been successfully concluded.

| (3) | The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to Annex V should be approved, |
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(3)

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to Annex V should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on trade in wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development is hereby empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2006.

For the Council

The President

K.-H. GRASSER

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(1)  
  OJ L 352, 30.12.2002, p. 3.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 84, 2.4.2005, p. 21.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 352, 30.12.2002, p. 1083.

3

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AGREEMENT

in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

A.   Letter from the Community

Brussels,

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to meetings of the Joint Committee established in accordance with Article 30 of Annex V to the Association Agreement (the Agreement on Trade in Wines). The Joint Committee has recommended that modifications should be made to the Agreement on Trade in Wines (hereinafter referred to as Annex V), in order to take account of legislative developments since its adoption.

During the recent Joint Committee meeting held in Madrid on 13 to 14 June 2005 there was agreement on the need to amend not only the appendices but also the text of the Agreement in order to update it. I have therefore the honour to propose that Annex V be amended as indicated in the Appendix attached hereto, with effect as of the date of signature.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the content of this letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the European Community

Appendix

Annex V is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | in Article 5, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   The names referred to in Article 6 shall be reserved exclusively for the products originating in the Party to which they apply.’; |
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1.

in Article 5, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   The names referred to in Article 6 shall be reserved exclusively for the products originating in the Party to which they apply.’;

| 2. | Article 7 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, the trademarks listed in Appendix VI.A shall be cancelled within 12 years for use on the internal market and five years for use for export from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’; |
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2.

Article 7 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, the trademarks listed in Appendix VI.A shall be cancelled within 12 years for use on the internal market and five years for use for export from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’;

| (b) | after paragraph 2, the following paragraph is inserted:

  ‘2a.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, trademarks listed in Appendix VI. B. are allowed under the conditions laid down in this Appendix, exclusively for use on the internal market and shall be cancelled within 12 years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’; |
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(b)

after paragraph 2, the following paragraph is inserted:

‘2a.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, trademarks listed in Appendix VI. B. are allowed under the conditions laid down in this Appendix, exclusively for use on the internal market and shall be cancelled within 12 years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’;

| 3. | Article 8 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 5(b) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(b) | where a traditional expression or complementary quality mention listed in Appendix III or IV is homonymous with the name of a wine originating outside the Parties, the latter name may be used to describe and present a wine only if such use is recognised in the internal legislation of the country of origin and does not constitute unfair competition and consumers are not misled as to the origin, nature or quality of the wine;’; |
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3.

Article 8 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 5(b) is replaced by the following:

‘(b)

where a traditional expression or complementary quality mention listed in Appendix III or IV is homonymous with the name of a wine originating outside the Parties, the latter name may be used to describe and present a wine only if such use is recognised in the internal legislation of the country of origin and does not constitute unfair competition and consumers are not misled as to the origin, nature or quality of the wine;’;

| (b) | paragraph 5(c) is deleted; |
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(b)

paragraph 5(c) is deleted;

| 4. | Article 9 is amended as follows:






  (a) | point (a) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | as regards wine originating in the Community, those listed in Appendix III,’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

4.

Article 9 is amended as follows:

(a)

point (a) is replaced by the following:

‘(a)

as regards wine originating in the Community, those listed in Appendix III,’;

| (b) | point (b) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(b) | as regards wine originating in Chile, those listed in Appendix IV.’; |
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(b)

point (b) is replaced by the following:

‘(b)

as regards wine originating in Chile, those listed in Appendix IV.’;

| 5. | Article 10 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   Registration of a trademark for a wine in a Party which is identical with, or similar to, or contains a traditional expression or a complementary quality mention of the other Party listed in Appendix III or IV shall be refused insofar as that registration concerns use of that traditional expression or complementary quality mention to describe or present the category or categories of wine for which that traditional expression or complementary quality mention is listed in Appendix III or IV.’; |
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5.

Article 10 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   Registration of a trademark for a wine in a Party which is identical with, or similar to, or contains a traditional expression or a complementary quality mention of the other Party listed in Appendix III or IV shall be refused insofar as that registration concerns use of that traditional expression or complementary quality mention to describe or present the category or categories of wine for which that traditional expression or complementary quality mention is listed in Appendix III or IV.’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, refusal to register a trademark for a wine in a Party which is identical with, or similar to, or contains a traditional expression or a complementary quality mention of that Party listed in Appendix III or IV shall not be obligatory if that registration concerns use of that traditional expression or complementary quality mention to describe or present the category or categories of wine for which it is listed in Appendix III or IV.’; |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, refusal to register a trademark for a wine in a Party which is identical with, or similar to, or contains a traditional expression or a complementary quality mention of that Party listed in Appendix III or IV shall not be obligatory if that registration concerns use of that traditional expression or complementary quality mention to describe or present the category or categories of wine for which it is listed in Appendix III or IV.’;

| (c) | paragraph 3 is deleted; |
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(c)

paragraph 3 is deleted;

| 6. | Article 11 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The Parties are not aware, on the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, of any trademarks other than those referred to in Article 7(2) and (2a) and Article 10(4) which are identical with, or similar to, or contain the geographical indications or traditional expressions or complementary quality mentions referred to in Articles 6 and 10, respectively.’; |
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6.

Article 11 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The Parties are not aware, on the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, of any trademarks other than those referred to in Article 7(2) and (2a) and Article 10(4) which are identical with, or similar to, or contain the geographical indications or traditional expressions or complementary quality mentions referred to in Articles 6 and 10, respectively.’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   Pursuant to paragraph 1, neither Party shall deny the right to use a trademark contained in the Chilean trademark register on 10 June 2002, other than those referred to in Articles 7(2) and (2a) and Article 10(4), on the basis that such a trademark is identical or similar to, or contains a geographical indication listed in Appendix I or II or a traditional expression or complementary quality mention listed in Appendix III or IV.’; |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   Pursuant to paragraph 1, neither Party shall deny the right to use a trademark contained in the Chilean trademark register on 10 June 2002, other than those referred to in Articles 7(2) and (2a) and Article 10(4), on the basis that such a trademark is identical or similar to, or contains a geographical indication listed in Appendix I or II or a traditional expression or complementary quality mention listed in Appendix III or IV.’;

| 7. | Article 30(3) is replaced by the following:

  ‘3.   In particular, the Joint Committee may make recommendations in furtherance of the objectives of this Agreement. It shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Special Committees.’. |
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7.

Article 30(3) is replaced by the following:

‘3.   In particular, the Joint Committee may make recommendations in furtherance of the objectives of this Agreement. It shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Special Committees.’.

B.   Letter from the Republic of Chile

Santiago de Chile/Brussels,

Madam,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

‘I have the honour to refer to meetings of the Joint Committee established in accordance with Article 30 of Annex V to the Association Agreement (the Agreement on Trade in Wines). The Joint Committee has recommended that modifications should be made to the Agreement on Trade in Wines (hereinafter referred to as Annex V), in order to take account of legislative developments since its adoption.

During the recent Joint Committee meeting held in Madrid on 13 to 14 June 2005 there was agreement on the need to amend not only the appendices but also the text of the Agreement in order to update it. I have therefore the honour to propose that Annex V be amended as indicated in the Appendix attached hereto, with effect as of the date of signature.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the content of this letter.’.

I have the honour to inform you that the Republic of Chile is in agreement with the content of this letter.

Please accept, Madam, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Republic of Chile

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 February 2006

on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

(2006/137/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (1) (hereinafter referred to as ‘Association Agreement’), was signed on 18 November 2002, and entered into force on 1 March 2005 (2). |
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(1)

The Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (1) (hereinafter referred to as ‘Association Agreement’), was signed on 18 November 2002, and entered into force on 1 March 2005 (2).

| (2) | On 24 November 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations with the Republic of Chile to amend the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks attached as Annex VI (3) (hereinafter referred to as ‘Annex VI’) to the Association Agreement. These negotiations have been successfully concluded. |
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(2)

On 24 November 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations with the Republic of Chile to amend the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks attached as Annex VI (3) (hereinafter referred to as ‘Annex VI’) to the Association Agreement. These negotiations have been successfully concluded.

| (3) | The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to Annex VI should be approved, |
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(3)

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to Annex VI should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development is hereby empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 14 February 2006.

For the Council

The President

K.-H. GRASSER

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(1)  
  OJ L 352, 30.12.2002, p. 3.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 84, 2.4.2005, p. 21.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 352, 30.12.2002, p. 1198.

3

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AGREEMENT

in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on trade in spirit drinks and aromatised drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its member states, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

A.   Letter from the Community

Brussels,

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to meetings of the Joint Committee established in accordance with Article 17 of Annex VI to the Association Agreement (the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks). The Joint Committee has recommended that modifications should be made to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks (hereinafter referred to as ‘Annex VI’), in order to take account of legislative developments since its adoption.

During the recent Joint Committee meeting held in Madrid on 13-14 June 2005 there was agreement on the need to amend not only the appendices but also the text of the Agreement in order to update it. I have therefore the honour to propose that Annex VI be amended as indicated in the Appendix attached hereto, with effect as of the date of signature.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the content of this letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the European Community

Appendix

Annex VI is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | in Article 5, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   The names referred to in Article 6 shall be reserved exclusively for the products originating in the Party to which they apply.’; |
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1.

in Article 5, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   The names referred to in Article 6 shall be reserved exclusively for the products originating in the Party to which they apply.’;

| 2. | Article 7 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, the trademarks listed in Appendix II A shall be cancelled within 12 years for use on the internal market and five years for export from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’; |
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2.

Article 7 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, the trademarks listed in Appendix II A shall be cancelled within 12 years for use on the internal market and five years for export from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’;

| (b) | after paragraph 2, the following paragraph is inserted:

  ‘2a.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, trademarks listed in Appendix II B. are allowed under the conditions laid down in this Appendix, exclusively for use on the internal market, and shall be cancelled within 12 years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’; |
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(b)

after paragraph 2, the following paragraph is inserted:

‘2a.   On the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, trademarks listed in Appendix II B. are allowed under the conditions laid down in this Appendix, exclusively for use on the internal market, and shall be cancelled within 12 years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.’;

| 3. | Article 8 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The Parties are not aware, on the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, of any trademarks other than those listed in Article 7(2) and (2a) which are identical with, or similar to, or contain the protected designation referred to in Article 6.’; |
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3.

Article 8 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The Parties are not aware, on the basis of the Chilean trademark register as established on 10 June 2002, of any trademarks other than those listed in Article 7(2) and (2a) which are identical with, or similar to, or contain the protected designation referred to in Article 6.’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   Pursuant to paragraph 1, the Parties shall not deny the right to use a trademark contained in the Chilean trademark register on 10 June 2002, other than those referred to in Article 7(2) and (2a), on the basis that such a trademark is identical with, or similar to, or contains a protected designation listed in Appendix I.’; |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   Pursuant to paragraph 1, the Parties shall not deny the right to use a trademark contained in the Chilean trademark register on 10 June 2002, other than those referred to in Article 7(2) and (2a), on the basis that such a trademark is identical with, or similar to, or contains a protected designation listed in Appendix I.’;

| 4. | Article 17(3) is replaced by the following:

  ‘3.   In particular, the Joint Committee may make recommendations in furtherance of the objectives of this Agreement. It shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Special Committees.’. |
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4.

Article 17(3) is replaced by the following:

‘3.   In particular, the Joint Committee may make recommendations in furtherance of the objectives of this Agreement. It shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Special Committees.’.

B.   Letter from the Republic of Chile

Santiago de Chile/Brussels,

Madam,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

‘I have the honour to refer to meetings of the Joint Committee established in accordance with Article 17 of Annex VI to the Association Agreement (the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks). The Joint Committee has recommended that modifications should be made to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks (hereinafter referred to as “Annex VI”), in order to take account of legislative developments since its adoption.

During the recent Joint Committee meeting held in Madrid on 13-14 June 2005 there was agreement on the need to amend not only the appendices but also the text of the Agreement in order to update it. I have therefore the honour to propose that Annex VI be amended as indicated in the Appendix attached hereto, with effect as of the date of signature.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the content of this letter.’.

I have the honour to inform you that the Republic of Chile is in agreement with the content of this letter.

Please accept, Madam, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Republic of Chile

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| 24.2.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 54/32 |
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24.2.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 54/32

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 February 2006

extending the period of application of Decision 82/530/EEC authorising the United Kingdom to permit the Isle of Man authorities to apply a system of special import licences to sheepmeat and beef and veal

(2006/138/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Protocol 3 to the 1972 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 1(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 5 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | Community rules concerning trade with third countries in agricultural products subject to a common organisation of the market apply to the Isle of Man in accordance with Article 1(2) of Protocol 3 to the Act of Accession and with Council Regulation (EEC) No 706/73 concerning the Community arrangements applicable to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man for trade in agricultural products (1). |
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(1)

Community rules concerning trade with third countries in agricultural products subject to a common organisation of the market apply to the Isle of Man in accordance with Article 1(2) of Protocol 3 to the Act of Accession and with Council Regulation (EEC) No 706/73 concerning the Community arrangements applicable to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man for trade in agricultural products (1).

| (2) | Livestock production is a traditional activity in the Isle of Man and plays a central part in the Island’s agriculture. |
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(2)

Livestock production is a traditional activity in the Isle of Man and plays a central part in the Island’s agriculture.

| (3) | In the context of the trade arrangements with certain third countries pursuant to the common organisation of the market applicable to the Isle of Man, subject to the Community provisions which governed the relationship between the Island and the Community, it was desirable to permit the Island authorities to apply certain measures in order to protect its own production and the working of its own agricultural support system. |
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(3)

In the context of the trade arrangements with certain third countries pursuant to the common organisation of the market applicable to the Isle of Man, subject to the Community provisions which governed the relationship between the Island and the Community, it was desirable to permit the Island authorities to apply certain measures in order to protect its own production and the working of its own agricultural support system.

| (4) | Therefore, Council Decision 82/530/EEC (2) authorised the United Kingdom to permit the Isle of Man government to apply a system of special licences for imports of sheepmeat and beef and veal originating in third countries and in Member States of the Community, without prejudice to the measures concerning trade with third countries provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (3) and Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (4). This authorisation was granted for a period which ended on 31 December 2005. |
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(4)

Therefore, Council Decision 82/530/EEC (2) authorised the United Kingdom to permit the Isle of Man government to apply a system of special licences for imports of sheepmeat and beef and veal originating in third countries and in Member States of the Community, without prejudice to the measures concerning trade with third countries provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (3) and Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (4). This authorisation was granted for a period which ended on 31 December 2005.

| (5) | During the application of the system, the activity in the sheep and cattle sector in the Isle of Man has been maintained. However, the Commission reported to the Council that structural problems in the sector may impede the long-term sustainability of the livestock production on the Island. Therefore, the current regime is prolonged for the last time to allow for the restructuring of the sheepmeat and beef industry on the Isle of Man. |
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(5)

During the application of the system, the activity in the sheep and cattle sector in the Isle of Man has been maintained. However, the Commission reported to the Council that structural problems in the sector may impede the long-term sustainability of the livestock production on the Island. Therefore, the current regime is prolonged for the last time to allow for the restructuring of the sheepmeat and beef industry on the Isle of Man.

| (6) | In order to provide for continuous application of the system after 31 December 2005, the date of application of this Decision should be fixed to 1 January 2006. |
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(6)

In order to provide for continuous application of the system after 31 December 2005, the date of application of this Decision should be fixed to 1 January 2006.

| (7) | Decision 82/530/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(7)

Decision 82/530/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 2 of Decision 82/530/EEC shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 2

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2010.’

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2006.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2006.

For the Council

The President

J. PRÖLL

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(1)  
  OJ L 68, 15.3.1973, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1174/86 (OJ L 107, 24.4.1986, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 234, 9.8.1982, p. 7. Decision as last amended by Decision 2000/665/EC (OJ L 278, 31.10.2000, p. 25).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005.

4

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Commission

| 24.2.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 54/34 |
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24.2.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 54/34

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 February 2006

implementing Council Directive 94/28/EC as regards a list of authorities in third countries approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register of certain animals

(notified under document number C(2006) 284)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/139/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 94/28/EC of 23 June 1994 laying down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions applicable to imports from third countries of animals, their semen, ova and embryos, and amending Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Directive 94/28/EC lays down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions that apply to imports from third countries of certain pure-bred animals and their semen, ova and embryos. |
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(1)

Directive 94/28/EC lays down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions that apply to imports from third countries of certain pure-bred animals and their semen, ova and embryos.

| (2) | Pursuant to Directive 94/28/EC and without prejudice to Community legislation on animal health and public health the animals can only be imported as ‘pure bred’ or ‘hybrid’ if certain conditions are fulfilled. One of those conditions is that the animals are entered or registered in a herdbook or register kept by an authority as defined in that Directive and semen, ova and embryos can only be imported if they come from an animal which is entered or registered in such herdbook or register. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Directive 94/28/EC and without prejudice to Community legislation on animal health and public health the animals can only be imported as ‘pure bred’ or ‘hybrid’ if certain conditions are fulfilled. One of those conditions is that the animals are entered or registered in a herdbook or register kept by an authority as defined in that Directive and semen, ova and embryos can only be imported if they come from an animal which is entered or registered in such herdbook or register.

| (3) | Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Israel, Iceland, New Zealand and the United States have communicated to the Commission a list of authorities which they have approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register of pure-bred animals to be imported under Directive 94/28/EC. |
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(3)

Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Israel, Iceland, New Zealand and the United States have communicated to the Commission a list of authorities which they have approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register of pure-bred animals to be imported under Directive 94/28/EC.

| (4) | The list of authorities which are approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register in respect of the animals and products referred to in this Decision should therefore be established for the purposes of Directive 94/28/EC. |
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(4)

The list of authorities which are approved for the keeping of a herdbook or register in respect of the animals and products referred to in this Decision should therefore be established for the purposes of Directive 94/28/EC.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the purposes of Directive 94/28/EC the list of authorities which are approved for the keeping of a herd book or register in respect of breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine species, their semen, ova and embryos as ‘pure-bred’ — or, in the case of porcine species also as ‘hybrid,’— is set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

Member States shall authorise the importation of breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine species, their semen, ova and embryos as ‘pure-bred’ — or, in the case of porcine species also as ‘hybrid,’ — only if they are entered or registered in a herdbook or register kept by an authority listed in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 February 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 178, 12.7.1994, p. 66.

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ANNEX

I.   Country: Argentina

Species: bovine, caprine, ovine, porcine

| Registros Genealógicos de la Sociedad Rural Argentina; |
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| domicilio: Florida 460 |
| CP 1005 |
| Ciudad de Buenos Aires |

Registros Genealógicos de la Sociedad Rural Argentina;

domicilio: Florida 460

CP 1005

Ciudad de Buenos Aires

II.   Country: Bulgaria (1)

Species: bovine, caprine, ovine, porcine

| Executive Agency on Animal Selection and Reproduction |
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| Bistrishko shosse 26, Sofia |

Executive Agency on Animal Selection and Reproduction

Bistrishko shosse 26, Sofia

III.   Country: Canada

Species: bovine

| | Canadian Aberdeen-Angus Association — Aberdeen-Angus cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Doug Fee |
| General Manager |
| 214-6715 8th Street N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 7H7 |
| Tel. (1-403) 571 35 80 |
| Fax (1-403) 571 35 99 |
| E-mail: ceo@cdnangus.ca |
| Internet: http://www.cdnangus.ca |

Canadian Aberdeen-Angus Association — Aberdeen-Angus cattle

c/o Doug Fee

General Manager

214-6715 8th Street N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 7H7

Tel. (1-403) 571 35 80

Fax (1-403) 571 35 99

E-mail: ceo@cdnangus.ca

Internet: http://www.cdnangus.ca

| | Ayrshire Breeders' Association of Canada — Ayrshire cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Yvon Rioux
  Secretary-Manager | Linda Ness
  Executive Director |

Ayrshire Breeders' Association of Canada — Ayrshire cattle

c/o Yvon Rioux

Secretary-Manager

Linda Ness

Executive Director

4865 Laurier Blvd.,

Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec

J2S 3V4

Tel. (1-450) 778 35 35

Fax (1-450) 778 35 31

E-mail: info@ayrshire-canada.com

Internet: http://www.ayrshire-canada.com

| | Canadian Belgian Blue Association — Belgian Blue cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Ken Miller |
| Secretary-Treasurer |
| Box 392 |
| Avonlea, Saskatchewan |
| S0H 0C0 |
| Tel. (1-306) 868 49 03 |
| Fax (1-306) 868 49 03 |
| E-mail: kejab@sk.sympatico.ca |

Canadian Belgian Blue Association — Belgian Blue cattle

c/o Ken Miller

Secretary-Treasurer

Box 392

Avonlea, Saskatchewan

S0H 0C0

Tel. (1-306) 868 49 03

Fax (1-306) 868 49 03

E-mail: kejab@sk.sympatico.ca

| | Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association — Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Heather Groeneveld |
| Secretary Manager |
| Suite 116, 2116-27 Ave. N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 7A6 |
| Tel. (1-403) 276 57 71 |
| Fax (1-403) 276 75 77 |
| E-mail: cbda@incentre.net |
| Internet: http://www.airenet.com/canadianblondes |

Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association — Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle

c/o Heather Groeneveld

Secretary Manager

Suite 116, 2116-27 Ave. N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 7A6

Tel. (1-403) 276 57 71

Fax (1-403) 276 75 77

E-mail: cbda@incentre.net

Internet: http://www.airenet.com/canadianblondes

| | Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh Association — Brown Swiss cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Jessie Weir |
| Secretary |
| R.R. #5, Hwy. #6 North |
| Guelph, Ontario |
| N1H 6J2 |
| Tel. (1-519) 821 28 11 |
| Fax (1-519) 763 65 82 |
| E-mail: brownswiss@gencor.ca |
| Internet: http://www.rkde.com/browncow7 |

Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh Association — Brown Swiss cattle

c/o Jessie Weir

Secretary

R.R. #5, Hwy. #6 North

Guelph, Ontario

N1H 6J2

Tel. (1-519) 821 28 11

Fax (1-519) 763 65 82

E-mail: brownswiss@gencor.ca

Internet: http://www.rkde.com/browncow7

| | Société des éleveurs de bovins canadiens — bovins Canadiens |
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| a/s Jean-Guy Bernier |
| Secrétaire-trésorier |
| 468 rue Dolbeau |
| Sherbrooke (Québec) |
| J1G 2Z7 |
| Tel. (1-819) 346 12 58 |
| Fax (1-819) 346-1258 |
| E-mail: jgbern@videotron.ca |
| Internet: http://www.clrc.on.ca/canadien.html |

Société des éleveurs de bovins canadiens — bovins Canadiens

a/s Jean-Guy Bernier

Secrétaire-trésorier

468 rue Dolbeau

Sherbrooke (Québec)

J1G 2Z7

Tel. (1-819) 346 12 58

Fax (1-819) 346-1258

E-mail: jgbern@videotron.ca

Internet: http://www.clrc.on.ca/canadien.html

| | Canadian Charolais Association — Charolais cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Neil Gillies |
| General Manager |
| 2320-41st Avenue N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 6W8 |
| Tel. (1-403) 250 92 42 |
| Fax (1-403) 291 93 24 |
| E-mail: cca@charolais.com |
| Internet: http://www.charolais.com |

Canadian Charolais Association — Charolais cattle

c/o Neil Gillies

General Manager

2320-41st Avenue N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 6W8

Tel. (1-403) 250 92 42

Fax (1-403) 291 93 24

E-mail: cca@charolais.com

Internet: http://www.charolais.com

| | Canadian Chianina Association — Chianina cattle
  Internet: http://www.clrc.ca/chianina.shtml |
| --- | --- |

Canadian Chianina Association — Chianina cattle

Internet: http://www.clrc.ca/chianina.shtml

| | Canadian Dexter Cattle Association — Dexter cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Ron Black |
| Secretary |
| 2417 Holly Lane |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V OM7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 07 04 |
| E-mail: Dexter.Assoc@clrc.on.ca |
| Internet: http://members.attcanada.ca/~jbush |

Canadian Dexter Cattle Association — Dexter cattle

c/o Ron Black

Secretary

2417 Holly Lane

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V OM7

Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10

Fax (1-613) 731 07 04

E-mail: Dexter.Assoc@clrc.on.ca

Internet: http://members.attcanada.ca/~jbush

| | Canadian Galloway Association — Galloway cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Ron Black |
| Secretary-Treasurer |
| 2417 Holly Lane |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V 0M7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 ext. 303 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 07 04 |
| E-mail: Galloway.Assoc@clrc.on.ca |
| Internet: http://www.galloway.ca |

Canadian Galloway Association — Galloway cattle

c/o Ron Black

Secretary-Treasurer

2417 Holly Lane

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V 0M7

Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 ext. 303

Fax (1-613) 731 07 04

E-mail: Galloway.Assoc@clrc.on.ca

Internet: http://www.galloway.ca

| | Canadian Gelbvieh Association — Gelbvieh cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Wendy G. Belcher |
| Secretary/Manager |
| 110, 2116-27th Avenue N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 7A6 |
| Tel. (1-403) 250 86 40 |
| Fax (1-403) 291 56 24 |
| E-mail: gelbvieh@gelbvieh.ca |
| Internet: http://www.gelbvieh.ca |

Canadian Gelbvieh Association — Gelbvieh cattle

c/o Wendy G. Belcher

Secretary/Manager

110, 2116-27th Avenue N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 7A6

Tel. (1-403) 250 86 40

Fax (1-403) 291 56 24

E-mail: gelbvieh@gelbvieh.ca

Internet: http://www.gelbvieh.ca

| | Canadian Guernsey Association — Guernsey cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Vivianne Macdonald |
| Manager |
| R.R. #5 |
| Guelph, Ontario |
| N1H 6J2 |
| Tel. (1-519) 836 21 41 |
| Fax (1-519) 763 65 82 |
| E-mail: guernsey@gencor.ca |
| Internet: http://www.guernseycanada.ca |

Canadian Guernsey Association — Guernsey cattle

c/o Vivianne Macdonald

Manager

R.R. #5

Guelph, Ontario

N1H 6J2

Tel. (1-519) 836 21 41

Fax (1-519) 763 65 82

E-mail: guernsey@gencor.ca

Internet: http://www.guernseycanada.ca

| | Canadian Hays Converter Association — Hays Converter cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Terri Worms |
| Secretary-Manager |
| 650, 1207-11 Avenue S.W. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T3C OM5 |
| Tel. (1-403) 245 69 23 |
| Fax (1-403) 244 31 28 |
| E-mail: terriworms@home.com |

Canadian Hays Converter Association — Hays Converter cattle

c/o Terri Worms

Secretary-Manager

650, 1207-11 Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta

T3C OM5

Tel. (1-403) 245 69 23

Fax (1-403) 244 31 28

E-mail: terriworms@home.com

| | Canadian Hereford Association — Hereford cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Duncan Porteous |
| General-Manager |
| 5160 Skyline Way N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 6V1 |
| Tel. (1-403) 275 26 62 |
| Fax (1-403) 295 13 33 |
| Cell: (403) 818-6868 |
| E-mail: duncan.porteous@hereford.ca |
| herefords@hereford.ca |
| Internet: http://www.hereford.ca/ |

Canadian Hereford Association — Hereford cattle

c/o Duncan Porteous

General-Manager

5160 Skyline Way N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 6V1

Tel. (1-403) 275 26 62

Fax (1-403) 295 13 33

Cell: (403) 818-6868

E-mail: duncan.porteous@hereford.ca

herefords@hereford.ca

Internet: http://www.hereford.ca/

| | Canadian Highland Cattle Society — Highland cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Margaret Badger |
| Secretary-Manager |
| 307 Spicer |
| Knowlton, Québec |
| J0E 1V0 |
| Tel. (1-450) 243 55 43 |
| Fax (1-450) 243 11 50 |
| E-mail: highland@chcs.ca |
| Internet: http://www.acbm.qc.ca/chcs/index.htm |

Canadian Highland Cattle Society — Highland cattle

c/o Margaret Badger

Secretary-Manager

307 Spicer

Knowlton, Québec

J0E 1V0

Tel. (1-450) 243 55 43

Fax (1-450) 243 11 50

E-mail: highland@chcs.ca

Internet: http://www.acbm.qc.ca/chcs/index.htm

| | Holstein Association of Canada — Holstein cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Keith Flaman |
| Secretary Manager |
| P.O. Box 610 |
| 171 Colborne St. |
| Brantford, Ontario |
| N3T 5R4 |
| Tel. (1-519) 756 83 00 |
| Fax (1-519) 756 58 78 |
| E-mail: general@holstein.ca |
| Internet: http://www.holstein.ca |

Holstein Association of Canada — Holstein cattle

c/o Keith Flaman

Secretary Manager

P.O. Box 610

171 Colborne St.

Brantford, Ontario

N3T 5R4

Tel. (1-519) 756 83 00

Fax (1-519) 756 58 78

E-mail: general@holstein.ca

Internet: http://www.holstein.ca

| | Jersey Canada — Jersey cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Russell G. Gammon |
| Secretary-Manager |
| 350 Speedvale West, Unit 9 |
| Guelph, Ontario |
| N1H 7M7 |
| Tel. (1-519) 821 91 50 |
| 821 10 20 |
| Fax (1-519) 821 27 23 |
| E-mail: info@jerseycanada.com |
| Internet: http://www.jerseycanada.com |

Jersey Canada — Jersey cattle

c/o Russell G. Gammon

Secretary-Manager

350 Speedvale West, Unit 9

Guelph, Ontario

N1H 7M7

Tel. (1-519) 821 91 50

821 10 20

Fax (1-519) 821 27 23

E-mail: info@jerseycanada.com

Internet: http://www.jerseycanada.com

| | Canadian Limousin Association — Limousin cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Tricia Lidberg |
| Office Manager |
| 2320-41 Ave NE |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 6W8 |
| Tel. (1-403) 253 73 09 |
| Fax: (1-403) 253 17 04 |
| E-mail: limousin@limousin.com |
| Internet: http://www.limousin.com |

Canadian Limousin Association — Limousin cattle

c/o Tricia Lidberg

Office Manager

2320-41 Ave NE

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 6W8

Tel. (1-403) 253 73 09

Fax: (1-403) 253 17 04

E-mail: limousin@limousin.com

Internet: http://www.limousin.com

| | Canadian Lowline Cattle Association — Lowline cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Shirley Begrand |
| General Manager |
| Box 69 |
| St. Louis, Saskatchewan |
| S0J 2C0 |
| Tel. (1-306) 422 85 16 |
| Fax (1-306) 422 84 97 |
| E-mail: s.begrand@sk.sympatico.ca |

Canadian Lowline Cattle Association — Lowline cattle

c/o Shirley Begrand

General Manager

Box 69

St. Louis, Saskatchewan

S0J 2C0

Tel. (1-306) 422 85 16

Fax (1-306) 422 84 97

E-mail: s.begrand@sk.sympatico.ca

| | Canadian Luing Cattle Association — Luing cattle
  Internet: http://www.clrc.ca/luing.shtml |
| --- | --- |

Canadian Luing Cattle Association — Luing cattle

Internet: http://www.clrc.ca/luing.shtml

| | Canadian Maine-Anjou Association — Maine-Anjou cattle |
| --- | --- |
| Heather Hartman |
| Office Manager |
| 5160 Skyline Way N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 6V1 |
| Tel. (1-403) 291 70 77 |
| Fax (1-403) 291 02 74 |
| E-mail: cmaa@maine-anjou.ca |
| Internet: http://www.maine anjou.ca |

Canadian Maine-Anjou Association — Maine-Anjou cattle

Heather Hartman

Office Manager

5160 Skyline Way N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 6V1

Tel. (1-403) 291 70 77

Fax (1-403) 291 02 74

E-mail: cmaa@maine-anjou.ca

Internet: http://www.maine anjou.ca

| | Canadian Murray Grey Association — Murray Grey cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Wendy Adam |
| Secretary |
| Box 50, Site 8 |
| R.R. #1 |
| Okotoks, Alberta |
| T0L 1T0 |
| Tel. (1-403) 938 76 43 |
| Fax (1-403) 938 00 42 |
| E-mail: damnfarm@worldInternet.com |
| Internet: http://www.cdnmurraygrey.ca |

Canadian Murray Grey Association — Murray Grey cattle

c/o Wendy Adam

Secretary

Box 50, Site 8

R.R. #1

Okotoks, Alberta

T0L 1T0

Tel. (1-403) 938 76 43

Fax (1-403) 938 00 42

E-mail: damnfarm@worldInternet.com

Internet: http://www.cdnmurraygrey.ca

| | Canadian Piedmontese Association — Piedmontese cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Emma Den Oudsten |
| Secretary |
| R.R. #3 |
| Lacombe, Alberta |
| T0C 1S0 |
| Tel. (1-403) 782 26 57 |
| Fax (1-403) 782 61 66 |

Canadian Piedmontese Association — Piedmontese cattle

c/o Emma Den Oudsten

Secretary

R.R. #3

Lacombe, Alberta

T0C 1S0

Tel. (1-403) 782 26 57

Fax (1-403) 782 61 66

| | Canadian Pinzgauer Association — Pinzgauer cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Cathy Gallivan |
| Executive Secretary/Financial Officer |
| R.R.#1 Site 17 Box 9 |
| Sundre, Alberta |
| T0M 1X0 |
| Tel. (1-403) 556 20 58 |
| (1-866) 746 94 27 |
| Fax (1-403) 556 99 37 |
| E-mail: cdnpinz@telusplanet.net |

Canadian Pinzgauer Association — Pinzgauer cattle

c/o Cathy Gallivan

Executive Secretary/Financial Officer

R.R.#1 Site 17 Box 9

Sundre, Alberta

T0M 1X0

Tel. (1-403) 556 20 58

(1-866) 746 94 27

Fax (1-403) 556 99 37

E-mail: cdnpinz@telusplanet.net

| | Canadian Red Poll Cattle Association — Red Poll cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Ronald K. Black |
| Secretary-Treasurer |
| 2417 Holly Lane |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V 0M7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 ext. 303 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 07 04 |
| E Mail: redpoll@clrc.ca |

Canadian Red Poll Cattle Association — Red Poll cattle

c/o Ronald K. Black

Secretary-Treasurer

2417 Holly Lane

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V 0M7

Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 ext. 303

Fax (1-613) 731 07 04

E Mail: redpoll@clrc.ca

| | Salers Association of Canada — Salers cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Daphne Warnes |
| A/ Secretary |
| Unit 3A, 3424 - 26th Street N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T1Y 4T7 |
| Tel: (1-403) 291 26 20 |
| Fax: (1-403) 291 21 76 |
| E-mail: info@salerscanada.com |
| Internet: http://www.salerscanada.com |

Salers Association of Canada — Salers cattle

c/o Daphne Warnes

A/ Secretary

Unit 3A, 3424 - 26th Street N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T1Y 4T7

Tel: (1-403) 291 26 20

Fax: (1-403) 291 21 76

E-mail: info@salerscanada.com

Internet: http://www.salerscanada.com

| | Canadian Shorthorn Association — Shorthorn cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Belinda Wagner |
| Secretary-Treasurer |
| Box 3771 |
| Canada Centre Bldg. Exhibition Park |
| Regina, Saskatchewan |
| S4P 3N8 |
| Tel. (1-306) 757 22 12 |
| Fax (1-306) 525 58 52 |
| E-mail: sasklivestock@sk.sympatico.ca |
| Internet: http://www.canadianshorthorn.com |

Canadian Shorthorn Association — Shorthorn cattle

c/o Belinda Wagner

Secretary-Treasurer

Box 3771

Canada Centre Bldg. Exhibition Park

Regina, Saskatchewan

S4P 3N8

Tel. (1-306) 757 22 12

Fax (1-306) 525 58 52

E-mail: sasklivestock@sk.sympatico.ca

Internet: http://www.canadianshorthorn.com

| | Canadian Simmental Association — Simmental cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Sharonne Evans |
| Office Manager |
| #13, 4101-19th Street N.E. |
| Calgary, Alberta |
| T2E 7C4 |
| Tel. (1-403) 250 79 79 |
| Fax (1-403) 250 51 21 |
| E-mail: cansim@simmental.com |
| Internet: http://www.simmental.com |

Canadian Simmental Association — Simmental cattle

c/o Sharonne Evans

Office Manager

# 13, 4101-19th Street N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 7C4

Tel. (1-403) 250 79 79

Fax (1-403) 250 51 21

E-mail: cansim@simmental.com

Internet: http://www.simmental.com

| | Canadian South Devon Association — South Devon cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Bonnie Lintick |
| Breed Secretary |
| Box 333, Rockyford, Alberta |
| T0J 2R0 |
| Tel. (1-403) 947 29 49 |
| Fax (1-403) 947 32 01 |
| E-mail: paladin@telusplanet.net |
| Internet: http://www.geocities.com/southdevon_ca |

Canadian South Devon Association — South Devon cattle

c/o Bonnie Lintick

Breed Secretary

Box 333, Rockyford, Alberta

T0J 2R0

Tel. (1-403) 947 29 49

Fax (1-403) 947 32 01

E-mail: paladin@telusplanet.net

Internet: http://www.geocities.com/southdevon_ca

| | Canadian Speckle Park Cattle Association — Speckle Park cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Dale Herbert |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| Box 284 |
| Neilburg, Saskatchewan |
| S0M 2C0 |
| Tel. (1-306) 893 40 96 (h) |
| (1-306) 893 42 06 (o) |
| Fax (1-306) 893 42 06 |
| E-mail: cspa@sask.sympatico.ca |
| Internet: http://www.specklepark.ca |

Canadian Speckle Park Cattle Association — Speckle Park cattle

c/o Dale Herbert

Chief Executive Officer

Box 284

Neilburg, Saskatchewan

S0M 2C0

Tel. (1-306) 893 40 96 (h)

(1-306) 893 42 06 (o)

Fax (1-306) 893 42 06

E-mail: cspa@sask.sympatico.ca

Internet: http://www.specklepark.ca

| | Canadian Tarentaise Association — Tarentaise cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Charlene Easton |
| Secretary/Treasurer |
| Box 760 |
| Moosomin, Saskatchewan |
| S0G 3N0 |
| Tel. (1-800) 450 41 81 |
| (1-306) 646 46 67 |
| Fax (1-306) 646 45 70 |

Canadian Tarentaise Association — Tarentaise cattle

c/o Charlene Easton

Secretary/Treasurer

Box 760

Moosomin, Saskatchewan

S0G 3N0

Tel. (1-800) 450 41 81

(1-306) 646 46 67

Fax (1-306) 646 45 70

| | Canadian Wagyu Association — Wagyu cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Patrick McCarthy |
| President |
| 3501 - 57 St. |
| Camrose, Alberta |
| T4V 4N2 |
| Tel. (1-780) 672 29 90 |
| Fax (1-780) 679 89 99 |
| Internet: http://www.canadianwagyu.ca/index.htm |

Canadian Wagyu Association — Wagyu cattle

c/o Patrick McCarthy

President

3501 - 57 St.

Camrose, Alberta

T4V 4N2

Tel. (1-780) 672 29 90

Fax (1-780) 679 89 99

Internet: http://www.canadianwagyu.ca/index.htm

| | Canadian Welsh Black Cattle Society — Welsh Black cattle |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Ron Black |
| 2417 Holly Lane |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V 0M7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 ext. 303 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 07 04 |
| E-mail: clrc@clrc.on.ca |

Canadian Welsh Black Cattle Society — Welsh Black cattle

c/o Ron Black

2417 Holly Lane

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V 0M7

Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 ext. 303

Fax (1-613) 731 07 04

E-mail: clrc@clrc.on.ca

Species: caprine

| | Canadian Boer Goat Association — Boer goats |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Allison Taylor |
| P.O. Box 314 |
| Lancaster, Ontario |
| K0C 1N0 |
| Tel. (1-613) 347 11 03 |
| Fax (1-613) 347 11 05 |
| E mail: registrar@canadianboergoat.com |
| Internet: http://www.canadianboergoat.com |

Canadian Boer Goat Association — Boer goats

c/o Allison Taylor

P.O. Box 314

Lancaster, Ontario

K0C 1N0

Tel. (1-613) 347 11 03

Fax (1-613) 347 11 05

E mail: registrar@canadianboergoat.com

Internet: http://www.canadianboergoat.com

| | Canadian Goat Society — Angora, Toggenburg, Nubian, Saanen, Alpine, Pygmy, Oberhasli, La Mancha, Nigerian Dwarf |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Sharon Hunt |
| Secretary-Manager |
| 2417 Holly Lane |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V OM7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 98 94 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 07 04 |
| E-mail: cangoatsoc@travel net.com |
| Internet: http://www.goats.ca |

Canadian Goat Society — Angora, Toggenburg, Nubian, Saanen, Alpine, Pygmy, Oberhasli, La Mancha, Nigerian Dwarf

c/o Sharon Hunt

Secretary-Manager

2417 Holly Lane

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V OM7

Tel. (1-613) 731 98 94

Fax (1-613) 731 07 04

E-mail: cangoatsoc@travel net.com

Internet: http://www.goats.ca

Species: ovine

| | Canadian Finnsheep Breeders' Association — Finnish Landrace sheep (Finnsheep) |
| --- | --- |
| Kathy Playdon (Interim President) |
| Box 10, Site 10 |
| R.R. #4 |
| Stony Plain, Alberta |
| T0E 2G0 |
| Tel. (1-780) 963 04 16 |
| Internet: http://www.clrc.on.ca/finnshee.html |

Canadian Finnsheep Breeders' Association — Finnish Landrace sheep (Finnsheep)

Kathy Playdon (Interim President)

Box 10, Site 10

R.R. #4

Stony Plain, Alberta

T0E 2G0

Tel. (1-780) 963 04 16

Internet: http://www.clrc.on.ca/finnshee.html

| | Canadian Katahdin Sheep Association — Katahdin sheep |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Ron Black |
| Secretary-Treasurer |
| 2417 Holly Lane |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V OM7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 07 04 |
| E-mail: Ron.Black@clrc.on.ca |
| Internet: http://www.clrc.on.ca/katahdin.html |

Canadian Katahdin Sheep Association — Katahdin sheep

c/o Ron Black

Secretary-Treasurer

2417 Holly Lane

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V OM7

Tel. (1-613) 731 71 10

Fax (1-613) 731 07 04

E-mail: Ron.Black@clrc.on.ca

Internet: http://www.clrc.on.ca/katahdin.html

| | Canadian Sheep Breeders' Association — Blackface, Berrichon du Cher, Border Cheviot, Border Leicester, British Milk Sheep, Canadian Arcott, Charollais, Clun Forest, Columbia, Coopworth, Corriedale, Cotswold, DLS, Dorper, Dorset, Drysdale, East Friesian Dairy, Est à Laine Merino, Hampshire, English Leicester, Hexham Leicester, Icelandic, Île de France, Jacob, Karakul, Kerry Hill, Lacaune Dairy Sheep, Lincoln, Marshall Romney, Merino, Montadale, North Country Cheviot, Outaouais Arcott, Oxford, Perendale, Polypay, Rambouillet, Rideau Arcott, Romanov, Romnelet, Romney, Rouge de L’Ouest, Ryeland, Shetland, Shropshire, Southdown, South African Meat Merion, Suffolk, Targhee, Texel |
| --- | --- |
| c/o Francis Winger |
| Secretary |
| R.R. #4 |
| Mount Forest, Ontario |
| NOG 2GO |
| Tel. (1-519) 323 03 60 |
| Fax (1-519) 323 04 68 |
| E-mail: fwinger@log.on.ca |
| Internet: http://sheepbreeders.ca |

Canadian Sheep Breeders' Association — Blackface, Berrichon du Cher, Border Cheviot, Border Leicester, British Milk Sheep, Canadian Arcott, Charollais, Clun Forest, Columbia, Coopworth, Corriedale, Cotswold, DLS, Dorper, Dorset, Drysdale, East Friesian Dairy, Est à Laine Merino, Hampshire, English Leicester, Hexham Leicester, Icelandic, Île de France, Jacob, Karakul, Kerry Hill, Lacaune Dairy Sheep, Lincoln, Marshall Romney, Merino, Montadale, North Country Cheviot, Outaouais Arcott, Oxford, Perendale, Polypay, Rambouillet, Rideau Arcott, Romanov, Romnelet, Romney, Rouge de L’Ouest, Ryeland, Shetland, Shropshire, Southdown, South African Meat Merion, Suffolk, Targhee, Texel

c/o Francis Winger

Secretary

R.R. #4

Mount Forest, Ontario

NOG 2GO

Tel. (1-519) 323 03 60

Fax (1-519) 323 04 68

E-mail: fwinger@log.on.ca

Internet: http://sheepbreeders.ca

Species: porcine

| Canadian Swine Breeders' Association — Berkshire, British Saddleback, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Lacombe, Landrace, Large Black, Pietrain, Poland China, Red Wattle, Spotted, Tamworth, Welsh, Yorkshire |
| --- |
| c/o Serge Charron |
| 2417 Holly Lane, Suite 215 |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
| K1V 0M7 |
| Tel. (1-613) 731 55 31 |
| Fax (1-613) 731 66 55 |
| E-mail: canswine@canswine.ca |
| Internet: http://www.canswine.ca |

Canadian Swine Breeders' Association — Berkshire, British Saddleback, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Lacombe, Landrace, Large Black, Pietrain, Poland China, Red Wattle, Spotted, Tamworth, Welsh, Yorkshire

c/o Serge Charron

2417 Holly Lane, Suite 215

Ottawa, Ontario

K1V 0M7

Tel. (1-613) 731 55 31

Fax (1-613) 731 66 55

E-mail: canswine@canswine.ca

Internet: http://www.canswine.ca

IV.   Country: Iceland

Species: bovine, caprine, ovine, porcine

| The Farmers Association of Iceland |
| --- |
| Brændahöllini v/Hagatorg |
| IS 107 Reykjavik |
| Tel: (354) 563 03 00 |
| Fax: (354) 562 30 58 |
| Internet: http://www.bondi.is |

The Farmers Association of Iceland

Brændahöllini v/Hagatorg

IS 107 Reykjavik

Tel: (354) 563 03 00

Fax: (354) 562 30 58

Internet: http://www.bondi.is

V.   Country: Israel

Species: bovine

SION

SION Israel Company for Artificial Insemination and Breeding ltd.

VI.   Country: New Zealand

Species: bovine

| Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (LIC) |
| --- |
| PO Box 3016 |
| Hamilton |
| Tel. (64) 78 56 07 00 |
| Fax (64) 78 58 27 41 |
| Internet: www.lic.co.nz |

Livestock Improvement Corporation Ltd (LIC)

PO Box 3016

Hamilton

Tel. (64) 78 56 07 00

Fax (64) 78 58 27 41

Internet: www.lic.co.nz

VII.   United States of America

Species: bovine

| | American Angus Association — Angus |
| --- | --- |
| 3201 Frederick Avenue |
| St. Joseph, |
| MO 64506 |
| Tel. (1-816) 383 51 00 |
| Fax (1-816) 233 97 03 |
| E-mail: angus@angus.org |
| Internet: http://www.angus.org |

American Angus Association — Angus

3201 Frederick Avenue

St. Joseph,

MO 64506

Tel. (1-816) 383 51 00

Fax (1-816) 233 97 03

E-mail: angus@angus.org

Internet: http://www.angus.org

| | Ayrshire Breeders’ Association |
| --- | --- |
| 267 Broad St. |
| Westerville, |
| OHIO 43081 |
| Tel. (1-614) 882 10 57 |
| Fax (1-614) 895 37 57 |
| Internet: http://www.usayrshire.com |

Ayrshire Breeders’ Association

267 Broad St.

Westerville,

OHIO 43081

Tel. (1-614) 882 10 57

Fax (1-614) 895 37 57

Internet: http://www.usayrshire.com

| | Beefmaster Breeders United — Beefmaster |
| --- | --- |
| 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 290 West |
| San Antonio, |
| TX 78213 |
| Tel. (1-210) 732 31 32 |
| Fax (1-210) 732 77 11 |
| E-mail: wshronk@beefmasters.org |
| Internet: http://www.beefmasters.org |

Beefmaster Breeders United — Beefmaster

6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 290 West

San Antonio,

TX 78213

Tel. (1-210) 732 31 32

Fax (1-210) 732 77 11

E-mail: wshronk@beefmasters.org

Internet: http://www.beefmasters.org

| | American Belgian Blue Breeders, Inc. — Belgium Blue |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 35264 |
| Tulsa, |
| OK 74153-0264 |
| Tel. (1-918) 477 32 51 |
| Fax (1-918) 477 32 32 |
| Internet: http://www.belgianblue.org |

American Belgian Blue Breeders, Inc. — Belgium Blue

PO Box 35264

Tulsa,

OK 74153-0264

Tel. (1-918) 477 32 51

Fax (1-918) 477 32 32

Internet: http://www.belgianblue.org

| | Belted Galloway Society, Inc. — Belted Galloway |
| --- | --- |
| 98 Eidson Rd |
| Staunton, |
| VA 24401 |
| Tel. (1-540) 885 98 87 |
| Fax (1-540) 885 98 97 |
| E-mail: jhuff@dixie-net.com |
| Internet: http://www.beltie.org |

Belted Galloway Society, Inc. — Belted Galloway

98 Eidson Rd

Staunton,

VA 24401

Tel. (1-540) 885 98 87

Fax (1-540) 885 98 97

E-mail: jhuff@dixie-net.com

Internet: http://www.beltie.org

| | American Blonde d’Aquitaine Association — Blonde d’Aquitaine |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 12341 |
| Kansas City, |
| MO 64116 |
| Tel. (1-816) 421 13 05 |
| Fax (1-816) 421 19 91 |
| E-mail: jspawn321@ol.com |

American Blonde d’Aquitaine Association — Blonde d’Aquitaine

PO Box 12341

Kansas City,

MO 64116

Tel. (1-816) 421 13 05

Fax (1-816) 421 19 91

E-mail: jspawn321@ol.com

| | United Braford Breeders — Braford |
| --- | --- |
| 422 East Main, Suite 218 |
| Nacogdoches, |
| TX 75961 |
| Tel. (1-936) 569 82 00 |
| Fax (1-936) 569-9556 |
| E-mail: ubb@brafords.org |
| Internet: http://www.brafords.org |

United Braford Breeders — Braford

422 East Main, Suite 218

Nacogdoches,

TX 75961

Tel. (1-936) 569 82 00

Fax (1-936) 569-9556

E-mail: ubb@brafords.org

Internet: http://www.brafords.org

| | American Brahman Breeders Association — Brahman |
| --- | --- |
| 3003 South Loop West, Suite 140 |
| Houston, |
| TX 77054 |
| Tel. (1-713) 349 08 54 |
| Fax (1-713) 349 97 95 |
| E-mail: abba@brahman.org |
| Internet: http://www.brahman.org |

American Brahman Breeders Association — Brahman

3003 South Loop West, Suite 140

Houston,

TX 77054

Tel. (1-713) 349 08 54

Fax (1-713) 349 97 95

E-mail: abba@brahman.org

Internet: http://www.brahman.org

| | International Brangus Breeders Association — Brangus |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 696020 |
| San Antonio, |
| TX 78269-6020 |
| Tel. (1-210) 696 43 43 |
| Fax (1-210) 696 87 18 |
| E-mail: lorenj@int-brangus.org |
| Internet: http://www.int-brangus.org |

International Brangus Breeders Association — Brangus

PO Box 696020

San Antonio,

TX 78269-6020

Tel. (1-210) 696 43 43

Fax (1-210) 696 87 18

E-mail: lorenj@int-brangus.org

Internet: http://www.int-brangus.org

| | Braunvieh Association of America — Braunvieh |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 6396 |
| Lincoln, |
| NE 68506 |
| Tel. (1-402) 421 29 60 |
| Fax (1-402) 421 29 94 |
| E-mail: Braunaa@ibm.net |
| Internet: http://www.braunvieh.org |

Braunvieh Association of America — Braunvieh

PO Box 6396

Lincoln,

NE 68506

Tel. (1-402) 421 29 60

Fax (1-402) 421 29 94

E-mail: Braunaa@ibm.net

Internet: http://www.braunvieh.org

| | The Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association |
| --- | --- |
| 800 Pleasant Rd. |
| Beloit, |
| Wisconsin 53511-5456 |
| Tel. (1-608) 365 44 74 |
| Fax (1-608) 365 55 77 |
| Internet: http://www.brownswissusa.com |

The Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association

800 Pleasant Rd.

Beloit,

Wisconsin 53511-5456

Tel. (1-608) 365 44 74

Fax (1-608) 365 55 77

Internet: http://www.brownswissusa.com

| | American International Charolais Association — Charolais |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 20247 |
| Kansas City, |
| MO 64195 |
| Tel. (1-816) 464 59 77 |
| Fax (1-816) 464 57 59 |
| E-mail: Chjoun@sound.net |
| Internet: http://www.charolaisusa.org |

American International Charolais Association — Charolais

PO Box 20247

Kansas City,

MO 64195

Tel. (1-816) 464 59 77

Fax (1-816) 464 57 59

E-mail: Chjoun@sound.net

Internet: http://www.charolaisusa.org

| | American Chianina Association — Chinina |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 890 |
| 1708 N Prairie View Road |
| Platte City, |
| MO 64079 |
| Tel. (1-816) 431 28 08 |
| Fax (1-816) 431 53 81 |
| E-mail: aca@sound.net |
| Internet: http://www.chicattle.org |

American Chianina Association — Chinina

PO Box 890

1708 N Prairie View Road

Platte City,

MO 64079

Tel. (1-816) 431 28 08

Fax (1-816) 431 53 81

E-mail: aca@sound.net

Internet: http://www.chicattle.org

| | North American Corriente Association — Corriente |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 12359 |
| N. Kansas City |
| MO 64116 |
| Tel. (1-816) 421 19 92 |
| Fax (1-816) 421 19 91 |
| E-mail: jspawn321@aol.com |

North American Corriente Association — Corriente

PO Box 12359

N. Kansas City

MO 64116

Tel. (1-816) 421 19 92

Fax (1-816) 421 19 91

E-mail: jspawn321@aol.com

| | American Gelbvieh Association — Gelbvieh |
| --- | --- |
| 10900 Dover Street |
| Westminster, |
| CO 80021 |
| Tel. (1-303) 465 23 33 |
| Fax (1-303) 465 23 39 |
| E-mail: aga@gelbvieh.org |
| Internet: http://www.gelbvieh.org |

American Gelbvieh Association — Gelbvieh

10900 Dover Street

Westminster,

CO 80021

Tel. (1-303) 465 23 33

Fax (1-303) 465 23 39

E-mail: aga@gelbvieh.org

Internet: http://www.gelbvieh.org

| | The American Guernsey Association |
| --- | --- |
| 7614 Slate Ridge Blvd. |
| PO Box 666 |
| Reynoldsburg, |
| Ohio 43068-0666 |
| Tel. (1-614) 864 24 09 |
| Fax (1-614) 864 56 14 |
| Internet: http://www.usguernsey.com |

The American Guernsey Association

7614 Slate Ridge Blvd.

PO Box 666

Reynoldsburg,

Ohio 43068-0666

Tel. (1-614) 864 24 09

Fax (1-614) 864 56 14

Internet: http://www.usguernsey.com

| | American Hereford Association — Hereford |
| --- | --- |
| 1501 Wyandotte |
| Kansas City, |
| MO 64108 |
| Tel. (1-816) 842 37 57 |
| Fax (1-816) 842 69 31 |
| E-mail: jrick@hereford.org |
| Internet: http://www.hereford.org |

American Hereford Association — Hereford

1501 Wyandotte

Kansas City,

MO 64108

Tel. (1-816) 842 37 57

Fax (1-816) 842 69 31

E-mail: jrick@hereford.org

Internet: http://www.hereford.org

| | Holstein Association USA, Inc |
| --- | --- |
| 1 Holstein Place |
| Brattleboro, |
| Vermont 05302-0808 |
| Tel. (1-800) 952 52 00 |
| Fax (1-802) 254 82 51 |
| Internet: http://www.holsteinusa.com |

Holstein Association USA, Inc

1 Holstein Place

Brattleboro,

Vermont 05302-0808

Tel. (1-800) 952 52 00

Fax (1-802) 254 82 51

Internet: http://www.holsteinusa.com

| | The American Jersey Cattle Association |
| --- | --- |
| 6486 E. Main Street |
| Reynoldsburg |
| OH 43068-2362 |
| Tel. (1-614) 861 36 36 |
| Fax (1-614) 861 80 40 |
| Internet: http://www.usjersey.com |

The American Jersey Cattle Association

6486 E. Main Street

Reynoldsburg

OH 43068-2362

Tel. (1-614) 861 36 36

Fax (1-614) 861 80 40

Internet: http://www.usjersey.com

| | North American Limousin Foundation — Limousin |
| --- | --- |
| 7383 S. Alton Way |
| Suite 100, Box 4467 |
| Englewood, |
| CO 80112 |
| Tel. (1-303) 220 16 93 |
| Fax (1-303) 220 18 84 |
| E-mail: jedwards@nalf.org |
| Internet: http://www.nalf.org |

North American Limousin Foundation — Limousin

7383 S. Alton Way

Suite 100, Box 4467

Englewood,

CO 80112

Tel. (1-303) 220 16 93

Fax (1-303) 220 18 84

E-mail: jedwards@nalf.org

Internet: http://www.nalf.org

| | Longhorn Breeders Association of America — Longhorn |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 4430 |
| Fort Worth, |
| TX 76164 |

Longhorn Breeders Association of America — Longhorn

PO Box 4430

Fort Worth,

TX 76164

| | American Maine-Anjou Association — Maine-Anjou |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 1100 |
| Platte City |
| MO 64079-1100 |
| Tel. (1-816) 431 99 50 |
| Fax (1-816) 431 99 51 |
| E-mail: maine@ke.m.com |
| Internet: http://www.maine-anjou.org |

American Maine-Anjou Association — Maine-Anjou

PO Box 1100

Platte City

MO 64079-1100

Tel. (1-816) 431 99 50

Fax (1-816) 431 99 51

E-mail: maine@ke.m.com

Internet: http://www.maine-anjou.org

| | Marky Cattle Association — Marchigiana |
| --- | --- |
| Box 198 |
| Walton |
| KS 67151-0198 |
| Tel. (1-316) 837 33 03 |
| Fax (1-316) 283 83 79 |
| E-mail: marky@southwind.net |
| Internet: http://www.marchigiana.org |

Marky Cattle Association — Marchigiana

Box 198

Walton

KS 67151-0198

Tel. (1-316) 837 33 03

Fax (1-316) 283 83 79

E-mail: marky@southwind.net

Internet: http://www.marchigiana.org

| | American Milking Shorthorn Society |
| --- | --- |
| 800 Pleasant Street |
| Beloit, |
| Wisconsin 53511-5456 |
| Tel. (1-608) 365 33 32 |
| Fax (1-210) 365 66 44 |
| Internet: http://www.agdomain.com/web/usmilkingshorthorn/ |

American Milking Shorthorn Society

800 Pleasant Street

Beloit,

Wisconsin 53511-5456

Tel. (1-608) 365 33 32

Fax (1-210) 365 66 44

Internet: http://www.agdomain.com/web/usmilkingshorthorn/

| | American Pinzgauer Association — Pinzgauer |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 147 |
| Bethany |
| MO 64424 |
| Tel. (1-800) 914 98 83 |
| E-mail: Apinzgauer@aol.com |
| Internet: http://www.afn.org/-greatcow/ |

American Pinzgauer Association — Pinzgauer

PO Box 147

Bethany

MO 64424

Tel. (1-800) 914 98 83

E-mail: Apinzgauer@aol.com

Internet: http://www.afn.org/-greatcow/

| | Red & White Dairy Cattle Association |
| --- | --- |
| 3805 S. Valley Rd. |
| Crystal Springs |
| PA 15536 |
| Tel. (1-814) 735 42 21 |
| Fax (1-814) 735 34 73 |
| Internet: http://www.redandwhitecattle.com/rf.html |

Red & White Dairy Cattle Association

3805 S. Valley Rd.

Crystal Springs

PA 15536

Tel. (1-814) 735 42 21

Fax (1-814) 735 34 73

Internet: http://www.redandwhitecattle.com/rf.html

| | Red Angus Association of America — Red Angus |
| --- | --- |
| 4201 N. Interstate 35 |
| Denton |
| TX 76207-7443 |
| Tel. (1-940) 387 35 02 |
| Fax (1-940) 383 40 36 |
| E-mail: info@redangus.org |
| Internet: http://www.redangus.org |

Red Angus Association of America — Red Angus

4201 N. Interstate 35

Denton

TX 76207-7443

Tel. (1-940) 387 35 02

Fax (1-940) 383 40 36

E-mail: info@redangus.org

Internet: http://www.redangus.org

| | American Red Brangus — Red Brangus |
| --- | --- |
| 3995 E. Hwy 290 |
| Dripping Springs |
| TX 78620 |
| Tel. (1-512) 858 72 85 |
| Fax (1-512) 858 70 84 |
| E-mail: arba@texas.net |
| Internet: http://www.Brangusassc.com |

American Red Brangus — Red Brangus

3995 E. Hwy 290

Dripping Springs

TX 78620

Tel. (1-512) 858 72 85

Fax (1-512) 858 70 84

E-mail: arba@texas.net

Internet: http://www.Brangusassc.com

| | American Salers Association — Salers |
| --- | --- |
| 7383 S. Alton Way, Suite 103 |
| Engelwood |
| CO 80112 |
| Tel. (1-303) 770 92 92 |
| Fax (1-303) 770 93 02 |
| E-mail: salersusa.org |
| Internet: http://www.salersusa.org |

American Salers Association — Salers

7383 S. Alton Way, Suite 103

Engelwood

CO 80112

Tel. (1-303) 770 92 92

Fax (1-303) 770 93 02

E-mail: salersusa.org

Internet: http://www.salersusa.org

| | Santa Gertrudis Breeders International — Santa Gertrudis |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 1257 |
| Kinsville |
| TX 78364 |
| Tel. (1-361) 592 93 57 |
| Fax (1-816) 592 85 72 |
| E-mail: truegert@aol.com |

Santa Gertrudis Breeders International — Santa Gertrudis

PO Box 1257

Kinsville

TX 78364

Tel. (1-361) 592 93 57

Fax (1-816) 592 85 72

E-mail: truegert@aol.com

| | American Highland Cattle Association — Scotch Highland |
| --- | --- |
| #200 Livestock Exchange Bldg |
| 4701 Marion Street |
| Denver |
| CO 80216 |
| Tel. (1-303) 292 91 02 |
| Fax (1-303) 292 91 71 |
| E-mail: ahca@envisionet.net |
| Internet: http://www.highlandcattle.org |

American Highland Cattle Association — Scotch Highland

# 200 Livestock Exchange Bldg

4701 Marion Street

Denver

CO 80216

Tel. (1-303) 292 91 02

Fax (1-303) 292 91 71

E-mail: ahca@envisionet.net

Internet: http://www.highlandcattle.org

| | Senopol Cattle Breeders Association — Senopol |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 808 |
| Statham |
| GA 30666-0808 |
| Tel. (1-800) 736 37 65 |
| Fax (1-770) 725 52 81 |
| E-mail: lcoley@sales-synergy.com |
| Internet: http://www.senopolcattle.org |

Senopol Cattle Breeders Association — Senopol

PO Box 808

Statham

GA 30666-0808

Tel. (1-800) 736 37 65

Fax (1-770) 725 52 81

E-mail: lcoley@sales-synergy.com

Internet: http://www.senopolcattle.org

| | American Shorthorn Association — Shorthorn |
| --- | --- |
| 8288 Hascall Street |
| Omaha |
| NE 68124 |
| Tel. (1-402) 393 70 51 |
| Fax (1-402) 393 70 80 |
| E-mail: hunsley@beefshorthornusa.com |
| Internet: http://www.beefshorthornusa.com |

American Shorthorn Association — Shorthorn

8288 Hascall Street

Omaha

NE 68124

Tel. (1-402) 393 70 51

Fax (1-402) 393 70 80

E-mail: hunsley@beefshorthornusa.com

Internet: http://www.beefshorthornusa.com

| | American Simmental Association — Simmental |
| --- | --- |
| 1 Simmental Way |
| Bozeman |
| MT 59718 |
| Tel. (1-406) 587 45 31 |
| Fax (1-406) 587 93 01 |
| E-mail: simmental@simmental.org |
| Internet: http://www.simmental.org |

American Simmental Association — Simmental

1 Simmental Way

Bozeman

MT 59718

Tel. (1-406) 587 45 31

Fax (1-406) 587 93 01

E-mail: simmental@simmental.org

Internet: http://www.simmental.org

Species: caprine

| | Alpine/Lamancha/Saanen/Toggenburg |
| --- | --- |
| American Dairy Goat Association |
| PO Box 865 |
| Spindale |
| NC 28160 |
| Tel. (1-828) 286 38 01 |
| Fax (1-828) 287 04 76 |
| Internet: http://www.adga.org |

Alpine/Lamancha/Saanen/Toggenburg

American Dairy Goat Association

PO Box 865

Spindale

NC 28160

Tel. (1-828) 286 38 01

Fax (1-828) 287 04 76

Internet: http://www.adga.org

| | American Angora Goat Breeders Association — Angora |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 195 |
| Rocksprings |
| TX 78880 |

American Angora Goat Breeders Association — Angora

PO Box 195

Rocksprings

TX 78880

| | American Boer Goat Association — Boer |
| --- | --- |
| 232 W Beauregard, Suite 104 |
| San Angelo, |
| TX 76903 |
| Tel. (1-915) 486 22 42 |
| Internet: http://www.abga.org |

American Boer Goat Association — Boer

232 W Beauregard, Suite 104

San Angelo,

TX 76903

Tel. (1-915) 486 22 42

Internet: http://www.abga.org

| | American Kiko Goat Association — Kiko |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 186 |
| Lakeland, |
| GA 31635 |
| Tel. (1-229) 244 60 58 |
| Internet: http://www.kikogoats.com |

American Kiko Goat Association — Kiko

PO Box 186

Lakeland,

GA 31635

Tel. (1-229) 244 60 58

Internet: http://www.kikogoats.com

| | American Meat Goat Association — Spanish |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 333 |
| Junction, |
| TX 76849 |
| Tel. (1-915) 835 26 05 |
| Fax (1-915) 835 22 59 |

American Meat Goat Association — Spanish

PO Box 333

Junction,

TX 76849

Tel. (1-915) 835 26 05

Fax (1-915) 835 22 59

Species: ovine

| | American Corriendale Association, INC. — American Corriendale |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 391 |
| Clay City |
| IL 62824 |
| Tel. (1-618) 676 10 46 |

American Corriendale Association, INC. — American Corriendale

PO Box 391

Clay City

IL 62824

Tel. (1-618) 676 10 46

| | American Dorper Sheep Breeders’s Society — American Dorper |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 796 |
| 1120 Wilkes Blvd |
| Columbia |
| MO 65205-0796 |
| Tel. (1-573) 442 82 57 |

American Dorper Sheep Breeders’s Society — American Dorper

PO Box 796

1120 Wilkes Blvd

Columbia

MO 65205-0796

Tel. (1-573) 442 82 57

| | American Hampshire Sheep Association — American Hampshire |
| --- | --- |
| 1557-173rd Ave |
| Milo |
| IA 50166 |
| Tel. (1-515) 942 64 02 |

American Hampshire Sheep Association — American Hampshire

1557-173rd Ave

Milo

IA 50166

Tel. (1-515) 942 64 02

| | American Rambouillet Breeders Association — American Rambouillet |
| --- | --- |
| 2709 Sherwood Way |
| San Angelo |
| TX 76901 |
| Tel. (1-915) 949 44 14 |

American Rambouillet Breeders Association — American Rambouillet

2709 Sherwood Way

San Angelo

TX 76901

Tel. (1-915) 949 44 14

| | American Shropshire Registry Association — American Shropshire |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 635 |
| Harvard |
| IL 60033 |
| Tel. (1-815) 943 20 34 |

American Shropshire Registry Association — American Shropshire

PO Box 635

Harvard

IL 60033

Tel. (1-815) 943 20 34

| | American Southdown Breeders’ Association — American Southdown |
| --- | --- |
| HCR 13, Box 220 |
| Fredonia |
| TX 76842 |
| Tel. (1-915) 429 62 26 |

American Southdown Breeders’ Association — American Southdown

HCR 13, Box 220

Fredonia

TX 76842

Tel. (1-915) 429 62 26

| | Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America — Columbia |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 272 |
| State Route 182 East |
| Upper Sandusky |
| Ohio 43351 |

Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America — Columbia

PO Box 272

State Route 182 East

Upper Sandusky

Ohio 43351

| | Continental Dorset Club — Continental Dorset |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 506 |
| N. Scituate |
| Rhode Island 02857 |
| Tel. (1-401) 647 46 76 |

Continental Dorset Club — Continental Dorset

PO Box 506

N. Scituate

Rhode Island 02857

Tel. (1-401) 647 46 76

| | Katahdin Hair Sheep International — Katahdin |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 778 |
| Fayetteville |
| Arkansas 72702-0778 |
| Tel. (1-501) 444 84 41 |

Katahdin Hair Sheep International — Katahdin

PO Box 778

Fayetteville

Arkansas 72702-0778

Tel. (1-501) 444 84 41

| | Montadale Sheep Breeders’ Association — Montadale |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 603 |
| Plainfield |
| IN 46168 |
| Tel. (1-317) 839 61 98 |

Montadale Sheep Breeders’ Association — Montadale

PO Box 603

Plainfield

IN 46168

Tel. (1-317) 839 61 98

| | Navajo-Churro Sheep Association — Navajo-Churro |
| --- | --- |
| Box 94 |
| Ojo Caliente |
| NM 87549 |

Navajo-Churro Sheep Association — Navajo-Churro

Box 94

Ojo Caliente

NM 87549

| | American Polypay Sheep Association — Polypay |
| --- | --- |
| 1557-173rd Ave |
| Milo |
| Iowa 50166 |
| Tel. (1-641) 942 64 02 |

American Polypay Sheep Association — Polypay

1557-173rd Ave

Milo

Iowa 50166

Tel. (1-641) 942 64 02

| | St. Croix Sheep Breeders Association — St. Croix |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 845 |
| Rufus |
| OR 97050 |

St. Croix Sheep Breeders Association — St. Croix

PO Box 845

Rufus

OR 97050

| | U.S. Targhee Association — Targhee |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 427 |
| Chinook |
| MT 59523 |
| Tel. (1-406) 357 33 37 |
| Fax (1-406) 357 37 44 |
| E-mail: schuldt@ttc-cmc-net |

U.S. Targhee Association — Targhee

PO Box 427

Chinook

MT 59523

Tel. (1-406) 357 33 37

Fax (1-406) 357 37 44

E-mail: schuldt@ttc-cmc-net

| | National Tunis Sheep Registry, Inc. — Tunis |
| --- | --- |
| 819 Lyons Street |
| Ludlow |
| MA 01056 |

National Tunis Sheep Registry, Inc. — Tunis

819 Lyons Street

Ludlow

MA 01056

| | United Suffolk Sheep Association — United Suffolk |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 256 |
| Newton |
| UT 84327 |
| Tel. (1-435) 563-6105 |

United Suffolk Sheep Association — United Suffolk

PO Box 256

Newton

UT 84327

Tel. (1-435) 563-6105

Species: porcine

| | American Landrace Association — American Landrace |
| --- | --- |
| 1769 US 52 W. |
| West Lafayette |
| IN 47906 |
| Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93 |
| Fax (1-765) 497 29 59 |
| Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com |

American Landrace Association — American Landrace

1769 US 52 W.

West Lafayette

IN 47906

Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93

Fax (1-765) 497 29 59

Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com

| | American Yorkshire Club — American Yorkshire |
| --- | --- |
| 1769 US 52 W. |
| West Lafayette |
| IN 47906 |
| Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93 |
| Fax (1-765) 497 29 59 |
| Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com |

American Yorkshire Club — American Yorkshire

1769 US 52 W.

West Lafayette

IN 47906

Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93

Fax (1-765) 497 29 59

Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com

| | Chester White Swine Record Association — Chester White |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 9758 |
| Peoria |
| Illinois 61615 |
| Tel. (1-309) 691 01 51 |

Chester White Swine Record Association — Chester White

PO Box 9758

Peoria

Illinois 61615

Tel. (1-309) 691 01 51

| | Duroc National Swine Registry — Duroc |
| --- | --- |
| PO Box 2417 |
| West Lafayette |
| IN 47906-2417 |
| Tel. (1-765) 463 35 94 |

Duroc National Swine Registry — Duroc

PO Box 2417

West Lafayette

IN 47906-2417

Tel. (1-765) 463 35 94

| | United Duroc Swine Registry |
| --- | --- |
| 1769 US 52 W. |
| West Lafayette |
| IN 47906 |
| Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93 |
| Fax (1-765) 463 29 59 |
| Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com |

United Duroc Swine Registry

1769 US 52 W.

West Lafayette

IN 47906

Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93

Fax (1-765) 463 29 59

Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com

| | Hampshire Swine Registry — Hampshire |
| --- | --- |
| 1769 US 52 W. |
| West Lafayette |
| IN 47906 |
| Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93 |
| Fax (1-765) 463 29 59 |
| Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com |

Hampshire Swine Registry — Hampshire

1769 US 52 W.

West Lafayette

IN 47906

Tel. (1-765) 463 35 93

Fax (1-765) 463 29 59

Internet: http://www.nationalswine.com

| | National Spotted Swine Record — Spots |
| --- | --- |
| 6320 N Sheridan Road |
| Peoria |
| IL 61614 |
| Tel. (1-309) 69 10 15 |
| Fax (1-309) 691 01 68 |

National Spotted Swine Record — Spots

6320 N Sheridan Road

Peoria

IL 61614

Tel. (1-309) 69 10 15

Fax (1-309) 691 01 68

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24.2.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 54/44

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 15 February 2006

concerning a specific financial contribution by the Community relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus for the year 2006

(notified under document number C(2006) 408)

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(2006/140/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in small ruminants, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) which is considered to be the cause of the fatal variant Creutzfeld Jacob disease in humans, is of major importance for animal health and consumer’s protection. |
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(1)

Eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in small ruminants, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) which is considered to be the cause of the fatal variant Creutzfeld Jacob disease in humans, is of major importance for animal health and consumer’s protection.

| (2) | In sheep, selection towards resistant prion protein (PrP) genes is a major tool to achieve TSE eradication. Therefore minimum requirements for the establishment of breeding programmes for resistance to TSEs in sheep have been laid down in Commission Decision 2003/100/EC (2). Very limited information is however available on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats. |
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(2)

In sheep, selection towards resistant prion protein (PrP) genes is a major tool to achieve TSE eradication. Therefore minimum requirements for the establishment of breeding programmes for resistance to TSEs in sheep have been laid down in Commission Decision 2003/100/EC (2). Very limited information is however available on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats.

| (3) | Verification of the existence of TSE resistant genotypes in goats is necessary in order to develop community legislation in the veterinary field, in particular on the control and possible eradication of TSEs in such animals. |
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(3)

Verification of the existence of TSE resistant genotypes in goats is necessary in order to develop community legislation in the veterinary field, in particular on the control and possible eradication of TSEs in such animals.

| (4) | A bi-annual survey on TSEs resistant genotypes in goats was submitted by the Cypriot authorities in 2005, with a view to obtain financial support from the Community. The objectives of the survey are to further investigate the PrP gene of the Cyprus goats in order to confirm the results of previous preliminary studies where specific PrP polymorphisms were found indicating resistance against TSEs and to evaluate the data in order to be able to determine the baseline prevalence of TSE resistant PrP genes in goats. Cyprus has a very high prevalence of TSEs in goats and is therefore the appropriate Member State to carry out such pilot project. The survey intends to start on 1 January 2006. |
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(4)

A bi-annual survey on TSEs resistant genotypes in goats was submitted by the Cypriot authorities in 2005, with a view to obtain financial support from the Community. The objectives of the survey are to further investigate the PrP gene of the Cyprus goats in order to confirm the results of previous preliminary studies where specific PrP polymorphisms were found indicating resistance against TSEs and to evaluate the data in order to be able to determine the baseline prevalence of TSE resistant PrP genes in goats. Cyprus has a very high prevalence of TSEs in goats and is therefore the appropriate Member State to carry out such pilot project. The survey intends to start on 1 January 2006.

| (5) | The survey will be executed by the Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus. The Community Reference Laboratory for TSE will provide scientific supervision of the survey. |
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(5)

The survey will be executed by the Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus. The Community Reference Laboratory for TSE will provide scientific supervision of the survey.

| (6) | Pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 2, of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 (3), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply. |
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(6)

Pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 2, of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 (3), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.

| (7) | A financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are effectively carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for. For budgetary reasons, Community assistance is decided each year. |
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(7)

A financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are effectively carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for. For budgetary reasons, Community assistance is decided each year.

| (8) | There is a need to clarify the rate to be used for the conversion of the payment applications submitted in national currency as defined in Article 1(d) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 of 15 December 1998 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for the euro (4). |
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(8)

There is a need to clarify the rate to be used for the conversion of the payment applications submitted in national currency as defined in Article 1(d) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 of 15 December 1998 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for the euro (4).

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(9)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1.   The survey programme for TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for a period of 12 months starting from 1 January 2006.

2.   The financial assistance from the Community for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 covers the costs (VAT excluded) incurred by Cyprus for laboratory testing up to 100 % in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 1 of the Annex. The total assistance shall be maximum EUR 47 500.

Article 2

1.   The financial assistance referred to under Article 1(2) shall be paid to Cyprus provided that the implementation of the programme shall be in conformity with the relevant provisions of Community law, including rules on competition and on the award of public contracts and subject to the conditions provided for in points (a) to (e):

| (a) | bringing into force by 1 January 2006 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the survey; |
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(a)

bringing into force by 1 January 2006 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the survey;

| (b) | forwarding an intermediate financial and technical evaluation covering the first eight months of the survey, at the latest two months after the end of this period. The report shall conform to the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex; |
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(b)

forwarding an intermediate financial and technical evaluation covering the first eight months of the survey, at the latest two months after the end of this period. The report shall conform to the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex;

| (c) | forwarding a final report by 31 March 2007 at the latest on the overall execution and results of the survey for the whole period during which Community financial assistance was granted. The report shall contain a technical and financial evaluation covering the year 2006, in accordance with the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred; |
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(c)

forwarding a final report by 31 March 2007 at the latest on the overall execution and results of the survey for the whole period during which Community financial assistance was granted. The report shall contain a technical and financial evaluation covering the year 2006, in accordance with the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred;

| (d) | these reports providing substantive and valuable technical and scientific information corresponding to the purpose of the Community intervention; |
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(d)

these reports providing substantive and valuable technical and scientific information corresponding to the purpose of the Community intervention;

| (e) | implementing the programme effectively. |
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(e)

implementing the programme effectively.

2.   When the time limit in subparagraph 1(c) is not respected, the contribution shall be reduced by 25 % on 1 May, 50 % on 1 June, 75 % on 1 July and 100 % on 1 September 2007.

Article 3

The conversion rate for payments of reimbursement claims submitted in national currency in month ‘n’ shall be that of the 10th day of month ‘n+1’ or for the first preceding day for which a rate is quoted.

Article 4

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2006.

Article 5

This decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus.

Done at Brussels, 15 February 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 31).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 41.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 1.

4

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ANNEX

CHAPTER 1

Financial assistance of the Community

| Costs | Number of units | Unitary cost in EUR | Total cost in EUR | Community assistence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sample collection | 70 hours | 21 | 1 470 | None |
| Histological examination | 1 500 analyses | 3,5 | 5 250 | None |
| PrP genotyping
  DNA sequencing | 750 analyses | 60 | 45 000 | Costs of maximum 750 analyses at maximum EUR 60 per analysis |
| Rapid testing | Test kits and consumables | 250 tests | 14 | 3 500 | Costs of maximum 250 tests at maximum EUR 10 per test |
| Work | 60 hours | 20 | 1 200 | None |
| Coordination and evaluation of data | 1 778 hours | 14,5 | 25 780 | None |
| Traveling and accomodation costs CRL expert | 1 trip | 1 300 | 1 300 | None |
| | Total | Maximum EUR 47 500 |

Costs

Number of units

Unitary cost in EUR

Total cost in EUR

Community assistence

Sample collection

70 hours

21

1 470

None

Histological examination

1 500 analyses

3,5

5 250

None

PrP genotyping

DNA sequencing

750 analyses

60

45 000

Costs of maximum 750 analyses at maximum EUR 60 per analysis

Rapid testing

Test kits and consumables

250 tests

14

3 500

Costs of maximum 250 tests at maximum EUR 10 per test

Work

60 hours

20

1 200

None

Coordination and evaluation of data

1 778 hours

14,5

25 780

None

Traveling and accomodation costs CRL expert

1 trip

1 300

1 300

None

Total

Maximum EUR 47 500

CHAPTER 2

Technical and financial reporting

Section A:   Technical report

| | Reporting period from to |
| --- | --- |

Reporting period from to

Determination of PrP genotype by DNA sequencing

| | Number of samples with at codon 146 amino acid: |
| --- | --- |
| Aspartic acid | Serine | ... | Other |
| Histologically TSE + suspects, rapid test + | | | | |
| Histologically TSE + suspects, rapid test – | | | | |
| Histologically TSE – suspects, rapid test + | | | | |
| Histologically TSE – suspects, rapid test – | | | | |
| Healthy controls | | | | |

Number of samples with at codon 146 amino acid:

Aspartic acid

Serine

...

Other

Histologically TSE + suspects, rapid test +

Histologically TSE + suspects, rapid test –

Histologically TSE – suspects, rapid test +

Histologically TSE – suspects, rapid test –

Healthy controls

Section B:   Statement on costs incurred for control (1)

| | Reporting period from to |
| --- | --- |

Reporting period from to

| | Reference number of Commission Decision providing financial assistance: |
| --- | --- |

Reference number of Commission Decision providing financial assistance:

| Costs incurred related to | Number of units | Costs incurred during the reporting period (national currency) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrP genotyping by DNA sequencing. Number of tests: | | |
| Rapid testing. Number of tests: | | |
| Rapid testing. Hours of work: | | |

Costs incurred related to

Number of units

Costs incurred during the reporting period (national currency)

PrP genotyping by DNA sequencing. Number of tests:

Rapid testing. Number of tests:

Rapid testing. Hours of work:

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(1)  When presenting the final report referred to in Article 2(c), for each item a listing of all expenditures shall be provided together with a copy of supporting documents.

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 16 February 2006

on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals in 2006

(notified under document number C(2006) 418)

(Only the Danish, English, French, German, Spanish and Swedish texts are authentic)

(2006/141/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated by the Community to assist them in carrying out the functions and duties laid down in the following Directives and Decisions:






  — | Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (2), |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated by the Community to assist them in carrying out the functions and duties laid down in the following Directives and Decisions:

—

Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (2),

| — | Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease (3), |
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—

Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease (3),

| — | Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza (4), |
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—

Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza (4),

| — | Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animals diseases and specific measures relating swine vesicular disease (5), |
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—

Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animals diseases and specific measures relating swine vesicular disease (5),

| — | Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases (6), |
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—

Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases (6),

| — | Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs (7), |
| --- | --- |

—

Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs (7),

| — | Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness (8), |
| --- | --- |

—

Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness (8),

| — | Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (9), |
| --- | --- |

—

Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (9),

| — | Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (10), |
| --- | --- |

—

Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines (10),

| — | Council Directive 2002/60/EC of 27 June 2002 laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever (11), |
| --- | --- |

—

Council Directive 2002/60/EC of 27 June 2002 laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever (11),

| — | Council Decision 96/463/EC of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (12); |
| --- | --- |

—

Council Decision 96/463/EC of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (12);

| (2) | The financial contribution from the Community should be paid provided that the actions planned are efficiently carried out and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The financial contribution from the Community should be paid provided that the actions planned are efficiently carried out and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.

| (3) | For budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

For budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year.

| (4) | Additional financial assistance for the organisation of a yearly workshop in the area of responsibility of the Community Reference Laboratories should be granted during the same period in some cases. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Additional financial assistance for the organisation of a yearly workshop in the area of responsibility of the Community Reference Laboratories should be granted during the same period in some cases.

| (5) | The work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the Community Reference Laboratories for 2006 have been assessed by the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the Community Reference Laboratories for 2006 have been assessed by the Commission.

| (6) | In the light of the importance of those work programmes for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal it is appropriate to fix at 100 % the rate of financial contribution of the Community for the eligible costs to be incurred by Community reference laboratories up to a maximum amount for each laboratory. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

In the light of the importance of those work programmes for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal it is appropriate to fix at 100 % the rate of financial contribution of the Community for the eligible costs to be incurred by Community reference laboratories up to a maximum amount for each laboratory.

| (7) | Pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 2, of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (13), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 2, of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (13), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.

| (8) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 of 29 January 2004 on the Community's financial assistance to the Community reference laboratories pursuant to Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC (14), establishes the eligible expenditures of the Community reference laboratories receiving financial assistance under Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC and the procedures for the submission of expenditures and audits. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 of 29 January 2004 on the Community's financial assistance to the Community reference laboratories pursuant to Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC (14), establishes the eligible expenditures of the Community reference laboratories receiving financial assistance under Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC and the procedures for the submission of expenditures and audits.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(9)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For classical swine fever, the Community grants financial assistance to Germany for the functions and duties referred to in Annex IV to Directive 2001/89/EC, to be carried out by the Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule, Hanover, Germany.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 202 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule for organisation of a technical workshop on classical swine fever diagnostic techniques and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 18 000.

Article 2

For Newcastle disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/66/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Central Veterinary Laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 70 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 3

For avian influenza, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Central Veterinary Laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 300 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 4

For swine vesicular disease, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex III to Directive 92/119/EEC to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Pirbright Laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 100 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 5

For fish diseases, the Community grants financial assistance to Denmark for the functions and duties referred to in Annex C to Directive 93/53/EEC, to be carried out by the Danish Institute for Food and Veterinary Research, Aarhus, Denmark.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Danish Institute for Food and Veterinary Research for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 145 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 6

For diseases of bivalve molluscs, the Community grants financial assistance to France for the functions and duties referred to in Annex B to Directive 95/70/EC, to be carried out by the IFREMER, La Tremblade, France.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the IFREMER for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 90 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 7

For African horse sickness, the Community grants financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties referred to in Annex I to Directive 92/35/EEC, to be carried out by the Laboratorio central de veterinaria de Madrid, Algete, Spain.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Laboratorio central de veterinaria de Madrid for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 20 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Laboratorio central de veterinaria de Madrid for organisation of a technical workshop on African horse sickness diagnostic techniques and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 20 000.

Article 8

For bluetongue, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Directive 2000/75/EC, to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Pirbright Laboratory for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 175 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Pirbright Laboratory for organisation of a technical workshop on bluetongue diagnostic techniques and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 25 000.

Article 9

For rabies serology, the Community grants financial assistance to France for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Decision 2000/258/EC, to be carried out by the laboratory of the AFSSA, Nancy, France.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the AFSSA, Nancy for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 165 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 10

For African swine fever, the Community grants financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 2002/60/EC, to be carried out by the Centro de Investigación en Sanidad Animal, Valdeolmos, Madrid, Spain.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the Centro de Investigación en Sanidad Animal for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 100 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 11

For the assessment of the results of the methods of testing pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, and the harmonisation of the various methods of testing, the Community grants financial assistance to Sweden for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Decision 96/463/EC to be carried out by the INTERBULL Centre, Uppsala, Sweden.

The Community’s financial assistance shall be at the rate of 100 % of the eligible costs to be incurred by the INTERBULL Centre for the work programme and shall amount to a maximum of EUR 65 000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006.

Article 12

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 16 February 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

5

(6)  
  OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 23. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

6

(7)  
  OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 33. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

7

(8)  
  OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

8

(9)  
  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.

9

(10)  
  OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2003/60/EC (OJ L 23, 28.1.2003, p. 30).

10

(11)  
  OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 27. Directive as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

11

(12)  
  OJ L 192, 2.8.1996, p. 19.

12

(13)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.

13

(14)  
  OJ L 27, 30.1.2004, p. 5.

14

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 17 February 2006

as regards Community financial aid for the year 2006, to certain Community reference laboratories in the veterinary public health field of biological risks

(notified under document number C(2006) 328)

(Only the English, French, Dutch and Spanish texts are authentic)

(2006/142/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Decision 90/424/EEC provides that the Community is to contribute towards improving the efficiency of veterinary inspections by granting financial aid to reference laboratories. Any reference laboratory designated as such, in accordance with Community veterinary legislation may receive Community aid, subject to certain conditions. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Decision 90/424/EEC provides that the Community is to contribute towards improving the efficiency of veterinary inspections by granting financial aid to reference laboratories. Any reference laboratory designated as such, in accordance with Community veterinary legislation may receive Community aid, subject to certain conditions.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 of 29 January 2004 on the Community’s financial assistance to Community reference laboratories pursuant to Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC (2) provides that the financial contribution from the Community is to be granted if the approved work programmes are efficiently carried out and that the beneficiaries supply all the necessary information within certain time limits. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 of 29 January 2004 on the Community’s financial assistance to Community reference laboratories pursuant to Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC (2) provides that the financial contribution from the Community is to be granted if the approved work programmes are efficiently carried out and that the beneficiaries supply all the necessary information within certain time limits.

| (3) | The Commission has assessed the work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the Community reference laboratories for the year 2006. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The Commission has assessed the work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the Community reference laboratories for the year 2006.

| (4) | Accordingly, from 1 January 2006 Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated to carry out the functions and duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (3) and in Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (4). |
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(4)

Accordingly, from 1 January 2006 Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated to carry out the functions and duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (3) and in Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (4).

| (5) | In addition to the financial aid from the Community, further aid should also be granted for the organisation of workshops in areas falling under the responsibility of the Community reference laboratories. |
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(5)

In addition to the financial aid from the Community, further aid should also be granted for the organisation of workshops in areas falling under the responsibility of the Community reference laboratories.

| (6) | Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 lays down eligibility rules for the workshops organised by the Community reference laboratories. It also limits the financial assistance to a maximum of 30 participants in workshops. Derogations to that limitation should be provided to one Community reference laboratory that needs support for attendance by more than 30 participants in order to achieve the best outcome from its workshops. |
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(6)

Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 lays down eligibility rules for the workshops organised by the Community reference laboratories. It also limits the financial assistance to a maximum of 30 participants in workshops. Derogations to that limitation should be provided to one Community reference laboratory that needs support for attendance by more than 30 participants in order to achieve the best outcome from its workshops.

| (7) | The Laboratorio de Biotoxinas Marinas, Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria (Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo), Vigo, Spain, designated as the Community reference laboratory for monitoring of marine biotoxins by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, was requested to add to its annual work programme a project in support of the development of Community food safety policy and legislation in the area of detection and monitoring of marine biotoxins, where special attention should be paid to make available standards for the detection of certain marine biotoxins in order to have alternative detection methods. |
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(7)

The Laboratorio de Biotoxinas Marinas, Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria (Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo), Vigo, Spain, designated as the Community reference laboratory for monitoring of marine biotoxins by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, was requested to add to its annual work programme a project in support of the development of Community food safety policy and legislation in the area of detection and monitoring of marine biotoxins, where special attention should be paid to make available standards for the detection of certain marine biotoxins in order to have alternative detection methods.

| (8) | Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (5), the veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules are financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply. |
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(8)

Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (5), the veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules are financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(9)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Financial aid to Spain for the functions and duties pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004

1.   The Community grants financial aid to Spain for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Laboratorio de Biotoxinas Marinas, Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria (Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo), Vigo, Spain, for the monitoring of marine biotoxins.

For the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006, that financial aid shall not exceed EUR 360 000.

Within the maximum referred to in the second subparagraph and without prejudice to the time limits laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 156/2004, an amount of EUR 140 000 shall be reserved for the project to produce reference materials for the detection of Saxitoxin and analogues, Okadaic acid and analogues, Azaspiracids, Pectenotoxins, Palytoxin, Spirolides and Yessotoxin and shall be directly granted to the Community reference laboratory for monitoring marine biotoxins at Vigo subject to:

| (a) | forwarding monthly intermediate reports on the progress of the project; |
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(a)

forwarding monthly intermediate reports on the progress of the project;

| (b) | forwarding a draft report by 31 December 2006 at the latest; |
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(b)

forwarding a draft report by 31 December 2006 at the latest;

| (c) | forwarding a final report, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred, by 31 March 2007. |
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(c)

forwarding a final report, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred, by 31 March 2007.

2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial aid to Spain for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That aid shall not exceed EUR 30 000.

Article 2

Financial aid to France for the functions and duties pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004

1.   The Community grants financial aid to France for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Laboratoire d'etudes et de recherches sur la qualité des aliments et sur les procédés agro-alimentaires, of the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments, Maisons-Alfort, France, for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products.

For the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006, that financial aid shall not exceed EUR 145 000.

2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial aid to France for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That aid shall not exceed EUR 27 000.

Article 3

Financial aid to the Netherlands for the functions and duties pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004

1.   The Community grants financial aid to the Netherlands for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM), Bilthoven, Netherlands, in respect of analysis and testing of zoonoses (salmonella).

For the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006, that financial aid shall not exceed EUR 305 000.

2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial aid to the Netherlands for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That aid shall not exceed EUR 28 000.

Article 4

Financial aid to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004

1.   The Community grants financial aid to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the laboratory of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Weymouth, United Kingdom, for the monitoring of viral and bacteriological contamination of bivalve molluscs.

For the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006, that financial aid shall not exceed EUR 263 000.

2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial aid to the United Kingdom for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That aid shall not exceed EUR 30 000.

Article 5

Financial aid to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 999/2001

1.   The Community grants financial aid to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties provided in Chapter B of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, to be carried out by the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Addlestone, United Kingdom, for the monitoring of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

For the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006, that financial aid shall not exceed EUR 731 000.

2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial aid to the United Kingdom for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That aid shall not exceed EUR 70 000.

3.   By way of derogation from Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 156/2004, the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1 shall be entitled to claim financial assistance for attendance by a maximum of 50 participants at one of its workshops referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article.

Article 6

Addresses

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 17 February 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 27, 30.1.2004, p. 5.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/2005 (OJ L 317, 3.12.2005, p. 4).

4

(5)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.

5

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Corrigenda

| 24.2.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 54/53 |
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24.2.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 54/53

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Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 76/2006 of 17 January 2006 amending for the 61st time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 12 of 18 January 2006
  )

| 1. | On page 9, in point 1, under ‘Other information’ |
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1.

On page 9, in point 1, under ‘Other information’

for:

‘(c) VAT Number: BE 454,419,759’,

read:

‘(c) VAT Number: BE 454 419 759’.

| 2. | On page 10, in point 7, second paragraph: |
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2.

On page 10, in point 7, second paragraph:

for:

‘Address: (b) Via Dopini 3, Gallarati, Italy
  ’,

read:

‘Address: (b) Via Dopini 3, Gallarate, Italy
  ’;

| 3. | in point 8, second paragraph: |
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3.

in point 8, second paragraph:

for:

‘(b) 129 Park Road, NW8, London, England
  ’,

read:

‘(b) 129 Park Road, London NW8, England
  ’;

| 4. | On page 10, in point 9, second paragraph: |
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4.

On page 10, in point 9, second paragraph:

for:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 10.6.1996 which expired on 9.7.2001)’,

read:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 10.6.1996 which expired on 9.6.2001)’.

| 5. | On page 11, in points 12 and 17, second paragraphs and on page 12, in points 20 and 25, second paragraphs: |
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5.

On page 11, in points 12 and 17, second paragraphs and on page 12, in points 20 and 25, second paragraphs:

for:

‘Place of birth: Menzel Temine, Tunisia’,

read:

‘Place of birth: Menzel Temime, Tunisia’.

| 6. | On page 13, in point 28, second paragraph: |
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6.

On page 13, in point 28, second paragraph:

for:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 27.4.1999)’,

read:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 27.4.1999 which expired on 26.4.2004)’.

| 7. | On page 14, in point 33, second paragraph: |
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7.

On page 14, in point 33, second paragraph:

for:

‘Italian fiscal code: (a) DRR KML 67L22 Z352Q’,

read:

‘Italian fiscal code: (a) DDR KML 67L22 Z352Q’;

| 8. | On page 14, in point 34, second paragraph: |
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8.

On page 14, in point 34, second paragraph:

for:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 14.12.1995 which expired on 13.2.2000)’,

read:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 14.2.1995 which expired on 13.2.2000)’.

| 9. | On page 14, in point 36, second paragraph: |
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9.

On page 14, in point 36, second paragraph:

for:

‘(c)’,

read:

‘(b)’.

| 10. | On page 14, in point 38, second paragraph: |
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10.

On page 14, in point 38, second paragraph:

for:

‘Other information: He has also been identified as Ben Narvan Abdel Aziz, ...’,

read:

‘Other information: He has also been identified as Abdel Aziz Ben Narvan, ...’.

| 11. | On page 15, in point 44, second paragraph: |
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11.

On page 15, in point 44, second paragraph:

for:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 28.11.2001 which expires on 27.9.2006)’,

read:

‘(Tunisian passport issued on 28.9.2001 which expires on 27.9.2006)’.

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