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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1825/2004

of 21 October 2004         

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

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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

Whereas:

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 22 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ            

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17).

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 21 October 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1826/2004

of 21 October 2004         

amending Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 as regards the amount of the aid for the production of casein and caseinates from skimmed milk

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 15(b) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article (2)1 of Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90, ‘EUR 3,30’ is hereby replaced by ‘EUR 2,70’.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).

(2)OJ L 279, 11.10.1990, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1651/2004 (OJ L 297, 22.09.2004, p. 3).

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1827/2004

of 19 October 2004         

fixing the olive yields and oil yields for the 2003/2004 marketing year

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (1), and in particular Article 5(11) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2261/84 of 17 July 1984 laying down general rules on the granting of aid for the production of olive oil and of aid to olive oil producer organisations (2), and in particular the first indent of the second paragraph of Article 19 thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 2003/2004 marketing year, the olive yields and oil yields shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 November 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 October 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4).

(2)OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1639/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 38).

(3)OJ L 297, 31.10.1997, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1808/2004 (OJ L 318, 19.10.2004, p. 15).

(4)OJ L 293, 31.10.1998, p. 50. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1432/2004 (OJ L 264, 11.8.2004, p. 6).

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ANEXO — PŘÍLOHA — BILAG — ANHANG — LISA — ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ — ANNEX — ANNEXE — ALLEGATO — PIELIKUMS — PRIEDAS — MELLÉKLET — BIJLAGE — ZAŁĄCZNIK — ANEXO — PRÍLOHA — PRILOGA — LIITE — BILAGA

A.   ITALIA — ITÁLIE — ITALIEN — ITALIEN — ITAALIA — ΙΤΑΛΙΑ — ITALY — ITALIE — ITALIA — ITĀLIJA — ITALIJA — OLASZORSZÁG — ITALIË — WŁOCHY — ITÁLIA — TALIANSKO — ITALIJA — ITALIA — ITALIEN

B.   FRANCIA — FRANCIE — FRANKRIG — FRANKREICH — PRANTSUSMAA — ΓΑΛΛΙΑ — FRANCE — FRANCE — FRANCIA — FRANCIJA — PRANCŪZIJA — FRANCIAORSZÁG — FRANKRIJK — FRANCJA — FRANÇA — FRANCÚZSKO — FRANCIJA — RANSKA — FRANKRIKE

C.   GRECIA — ŘECKO — GRÆKENLAND — GRIECHENLAND — KREEKA — ΕΛΛΑΔΑ — GREECE — GRÈCE — GRECIA — GRIEĶIJA — GRAIKIJA — GÖRÖGORSZÁG — GRIEKENLAND — GRECJA — GRÉCIA — GRÉCKO — GRČIJA — KREIKKA — GREKLAND

D.   ESPAÑA — ŠPANĚLSKO — SPANIEN — SPANIEN — HISPAANIA — ΙΣΠΑΝΙΑ — SPAIN — ESPAGNE — SPAGNA — SPĀNIJA — ISPANIJA — SPANYOLORSZÁG — SPANJE — HISZPANIA — ESPANHA — ŠPANIELSKO — ŠPANIJA — ESPANJA — SPANIEN

E.   PORTUGAL — PORTUGALSKO — PORTUGAL — PORTUGAL — PORTUGAL — ΠΟΡΤΟΓΑΛΙΑ — PORTUGAL — PORTUGAL — PORTOGALLO — PORTUGĀLE — PORTUGALIJA — PORTUGALIA — PORTUGÁLIA — PORTUGAL — PORTUGAL — PORTUGALSKO — PORTUGALSKA — PORTUGALI — PORTUGAL

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(1)  Zonas homogéneas a que se refiere el Reglamento (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenní zóny podle Nařízení (ES) č. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene zoner som omhandlet i forordning (EF) nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene Erzeugungsgebiete gemäß der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Määruses (EÜ) nr 2138/97 viidatud ühtlased tootmispiirkonnad.

(1)  Ομοιογενείς ζώνες που αναφέρει ο κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenous zones referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2138/97.

(1)  Zones homogènes visées au règlement (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Zone omogenee di cui al regolamento (CE) n. 2138/97.

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(1)  Jednorodne obszary w rozumieniu rozporządzenia (WE) nr 2138/97.

(1)  Zonas homogéneas referidas no Regulamento (CE) n.o 2138/97.

(1)  Homogénna zóna podľa nariadenia Rady (ES) č. 2138/97.

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(1)  Asetuksessa (EY) N:o 2138/97 tarkoitetut yhtenäiset tuotantoalueet.

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(1)  Homogenní zóny podle Nařízení (ES) č. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene zoner som omhandlet i forordning (EF) nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene Erzeugungsgebiete gemäß der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Määruses (EÜ) nr 2138/97 viidatud ühtlased tootmispiirkonnad.

(1)  Ομοιογενείς ζώνες που αναφέρει ο κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenous zones referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2138/97.

(1)  Zones homogènes visées au règlement (CE) n.o 2138/97.

(1)  Zone omogenee di cui al regolamento (CE) n. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogēnās zonas, noteiktas Regulā (EK) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Vienodos zonos, nurodytos Reglamente (EB) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  A 2138/97/EK rendelet szerinti azonos tulajdonságokkal rendelkező övezetek.

(1)  Homogene productiegebieden als bedoeld in Verordening (EG) nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Jednorodne obszary w rozumieniu rozporządzenia (WE) nr 2138/97.

(1)  Zonas homogéneas referidas no Regulamento (CE) n.o 2138/97.

(1)  Homogénna zóna podľa nariadenia Rady (ES) č. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene cone v skladu z Uredbo (ES) št. 2138/97.

(1)  Asetuksessa (EY) N:o 2138/97 tarkoitetut yhtenäiset tuotantoalueet.

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(3)  Zonas homogéneas a que se refiere el Reglamento (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenní zóny podle Nařízení (ES) č. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene zoner som omhandlet i forordning (EF) nr. 2138/97.

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(1)  Ομοιογενείς ζώνες που αναφέρει ο κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenous zones referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2138/97.

(1)  Zones homogènes visées au règlement (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Zone omogenee di cui al regolamento (CE) n. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogēnās zonas, noteiktas Regulā (EK) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Vienodos zonos, nurodytos Reglamente (EB) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  A 2138/97/EK rendelet szerinti azonos tulajdonságokkal rendelkező övezetek.

(1)  Homogene productiegebieden als bedoeld in Verordening (EG) nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Jednorodne obszary w rozumieniu rozporządzenia (WE) nr 2138/97.

(1)  Zonas homogéneas referidas no Regulamento (CE) n.o 2138/97.

(1)  Homogénna zóna podľa nariadenia Rady (ES) č. 2138/97.

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(1)  Asetuksessa (EY) N:o 2138/97 tarkoitetut yhtenäiset tuotantoalueet.

(1)  Enhetliga produktionsområden enligt förordning (EG) nr 2138/97.

(4)  Zonas homogéneas a que se refiere el Reglamento (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenní zóny podle Nařízení (ES) č. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogene zoner som omhandlet i forordning (EF) nr. 2138/97.

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(1)  Määruses (EÜ) nr 2138/97 viidatud ühtlased tootmispiirkonnad.

(1)  Ομοιογενείς ζώνες που αναφέρει ο κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenous zones referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2138/97.

(1)  Zones homogènes visées au règlement (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Zone omogenee di cui al regolamento (CE) n. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogēnās zonas, noteiktas Regulā (EK) Nr. 2138/97.

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(1)  A 2138/97/EK rendelet szerinti azonos tulajdonságokkal rendelkező övezetek.

(1)  Homogene productiegebieden als bedoeld in Verordening (EG) nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Jednorodne obszary w rozumieniu rozporządzenia (WE) nr 2138/97.

(1)  Zonas homogéneas referidas no Regulamento (CE) n.o 2138/97.

(1)  Homogénna zóna podľa nariadenia Rady (ES) č. 2138/97.

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(1)  Asetuksessa (EY) N:o 2138/97 tarkoitetut yhtenäiset tuotantoalueet.

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(1)  Homogenní zóny podle Nařízení (ES) č. 2138/97.

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(1)  Homogene Erzeugungsgebiete gemäß der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Määruses (EÜ) nr 2138/97 viidatud ühtlased tootmispiirkonnad.

(1)  Ομοιογενείς ζώνες που αναφέρει ο κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogenous zones referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2138/97.

(1)  Zones homogènes visées au règlement (CE) no 2138/97.

(1)  Zone omogenee di cui al regolamento (CE) n. 2138/97.

(1)  Homogēnās zonas, noteiktas Regulā (EK) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Vienodos zonos, nurodytos Reglamente (EB) Nr. 2138/97.

(1)  A 2138/97/EK rendelet szerinti azonos tulajdonságokkal rendelkező övezetek.

(1)  Homogene productiegebieden als bedoeld in Verordening (EG) nr. 2138/97.

(1)  Jednorodne obszary w rozumieniu rozporządzenia (WE) nr 2138/97.

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1828/2004

of 21 October 2004         

amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 so as to include Timor-Leste in the list of countries enjoying the special arrangements for the least developed countries

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 (1), and in particular Article 35 thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001, after the entry ‘TL’ the name ‘East Timor’ is replaced by ‘Timor-Leste’ and a cross is added to column H.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Pascal LAMY            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 346, 31.12.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 905/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 45).

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1829/2004

of 21 October 2004         

adopting derogations from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste statistics with regard to Belgium, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2002 on waste statistics (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Having regard to the request made by Belgium on 12 November 2003,

Having regard to the request made by Portugal on 4 December 2003,

Having regard to the request made by Greece on 15 January 2004,

Having regard to the request made by Cyprus on 4 March 2004,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   The following derogations from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 are hereby granted:

2.   The derogations provided for in paragraph 1 are granted only in respect of data for the first reference year, namely 2004.

After expiry of that period, Belgium, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus shall transmit data from the 2006 reference year.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Joaquín ALMUNIA            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 332, 9.12.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 574/2004 (OJ L 90, 27.3.2004, p. 15).

(2)OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1830/2004

of 21 October 2004         

amending Regulation (EC) No 283/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 284/2004 as regards registration of certain imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film produced by one Brazilian exporting producer and produced by one Israeli exporting producer

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic anti-dumping Regulation) and in particular Articles 13 and 14(5) thereof and to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (2) (the basic anti-subsidy Regulation), and in particular Articles 23 and 24(5) thereof,

After consulting the Advisory Committee,

Whereas:

A.   PROCEDURE

B.   REQUESTS FOR EXEMPTION

C.   INVESTIGATION PERIOD

D.   FINDINGS IN RESPECT OF TERPHANE

E.   FINDINGS IN RESPECT OF JOLYBAR

F.   CONCLUSIONS

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The following paragraph shall be added to Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 283/2004:

                     ‘Notwithstanding paragraph 1, imports of the product identified in Article 1 which are produced by the following companies shall not be subject to registration:

Article 2

The following paragraph shall be added to Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 284/2004:

                     ‘Notwithstanding paragraph 1, imports of the product identified in Article 1 which are produced by the following companies shall not be subject to registration:

Article 3

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

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Pascal LAMY            

Member of the Commission

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

(2)OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004.

(3)OJ L 316, 10.12.1999, p. 1.

(4)OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 1.

(5)OJ L 49, 19.2.2004, p. 25.

(6)OJ L 49, 19.2.2004, p. 28.

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1831/2004

of 21 October 2004         

amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 930/2000 establishing implementing rules as to the suitability of the denomination of varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (1), and in particular Article 9(6) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (2), and in particular Article 9(6) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 930/2000 is amended as follows:

Article 2

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

It shall not apply to variety denominations which have been proposed by the applicant to the competent authority for their approval before the entry into force of this Regulation.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

David BYRNE            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1).

(2)OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.

(3)OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1650/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 28).

(4)OJ L 108, 5.5.2000, p. 3.

(5)OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

(6)OJ L 121, 1.6.1995, p. 37. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2181/2002 (OJ L 331, 7.12.2002, p. 14).

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1832/2004

of 21 October 2004         

on the issue of import licences for garlic imported under the autonomous tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 1743/2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1743/2004 of 8 October 2004 opening and providing for the administration of an autonomous tariff quota for garlic (1), and in particular Article 6(3) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Applications for import licences made by traditional importers pursuant to Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1743/2004 and submitted to the Commission by the Member States on 19 October 2004 shall be issued for 2,677 % of the quantity applied for.

2.   Applications for import licences made by new importers pursuant to Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1743/2004 and submitted to the Commission by the Member States on 19 October 2004 shall be issued for 0,914 % of the quantity applied for.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 October 2004.

It shall apply until 31 March 2005.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ            

Director-General for Agriculture

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(1)OJ L 311, 8.10.2004, p. 19.

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1833/2004

of 21 October 2004         

fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar to certain third countries for the 10th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1) and in particular the second indent of Article 27(5) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 10th partial invitation to tender for white sugar issued pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 the maximum amount of the export refund shall be 45,758 EUR/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER            

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).

(2)OJ L 246, 20.7.2004, p. 23. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1685/2004 (OJ L 303, 30.9.2004, p. 21).

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1834/2004

of 21 October 2004         

altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1772/2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 27(5) thereof,

Whereas:

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 1772/2004 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER            

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).

(2)OJ L 316, 15.10.2004, p. 58.

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ANNEX

AMENDED AMOUNTS OF REFUNDS ON WHITE SUGAR AND RAW SUGAR EXPORTED WITHOUT FURTHER PROCESSING APPLICABLE FROM 22 OCTOBER 2004

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(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 1835/2004

of 21 October 2004         

fixing the maximum export refund on barley in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1757/2004

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:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified on 15 to 21 October 2004, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1757/2004, the maximum refund on exportation of barley shall be EUR 16,90/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78.

(2)OJ L 313, 12.10.2004, p. 10.

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

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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1836/2004

of 21 October 2004         

fixing the maximum export refund on oats in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004

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 7 thereof,

Having regard to 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 (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004 of 3 September 2004 on a special intervention measure for oats in Finland and Sweden for the 2004/2005 marketing year (3),

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 15 to 21 October 2004, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004, the maximum refund on exportation of oats shall be EUR 29,99/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78.

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

(3)OJ L 285, 4.9.2004, p. 3.

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II Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Commission

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            COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION         

of 11 October 2004         

on the monitoring of background levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in feedingstuffs

(notified under document number C(2004) 3461)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2004/704/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second indent of Article 211 thereof,

Whereas:

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:

Done at Brussels, 11 October 2004.

For the Commission

David BYRNE            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/100/EC (OJ L 285, 1.11.2003, p. 33).

(2)OJ L 67, 9.3.2002, p. 69.

(3)OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 15.

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ANNEX I

Table: Overview of the recommended minimum number of feed samples to analyse yearly. Distribution of samples is based on production and/or use in each country. Particular attention is paid to feed materials and compound feedingstuffs expected to have a larger variation in background levels of dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs

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(*1)  The Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia joined the European Community on 1 May 2004. It is appropriate that the new Member States participate in the monitoring programme as soon as possible. It is however acknowledged that it is appropriate to foresee a transitional arrangement for these new Member States and therefore no detailed minimum frequency for the random monitoring of the presence of dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs in feedingstuffs is recommended for these countries.

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ANNEX II

A.   Explanatory notes to the form for analytical results of dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs and other PCBs in feed

1.   General information about the samples analysed

Country: Name of the Member State where the monitoring has been carried out

Year: The year the monitoring was carried out

Product: Feed item analysed — use, if possible, for feed materials the terminology of Council Directive 1996/25/EC of 29 April 1996 on the circulation and use of feed materials (1). In the case of compound feed the composition is very useful information.

Stage of marketing: Place where the product (sample) was collected

Expression of results: The results have to be reported on product basis. The results are to be expressed on the basis on which the maximum levels have been established (relative to a feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % — Directive 2002/32/EC). In case of the analysis of non dioxin-like PCBs, it is highly recommended to express the levels on the same basis.

Type of sampling: Random sampling — analytical results from targeted sampling can also be reported but it must be clearly indicated that the sampling was targeted and does not necessarily reflect normal background levels.

Methods: Refer to the method used

Accredited: Specify if the analytical method is accredited or not.

Uncertainty (%): The percentage of the measurement uncertainty embodied in the analytical method

2.   Specific information about the samples analysed

Sample No: Number of samples of same kind of product analysed. If you have results of more samples than there are marked columns, just add new columns with number at the end of the form.

Method of production: Conventional/organic (as detailed as possible)

Area: In so far as relevant, district or region where the sample was collected, if possible with indication if it concerns rural area, urban area, industrial zone, harbour, open sea, etc. E.g. Brussels — urban area; Mediterranean — open sea

Number of subsamples: If the analysed sample is a pooled sample, the number of subsamples (number of individuals) should be notified. If the analytical result is just based on one sample, one should be notified. Number of subsamples in a pooled sample could vary, so please specify this for every sample.

Fat content (%): The percentage of fat content in the sample (if available)

Moisture content (%): The percentage of moisture content in the sample (if available)

3.   Results

Dioxins, furans, dioxin-like PCBs: results of every congener should be reported in ppt — nanogram/kilo (ng/kg)

Non-dioxin-like PCBs: results of every congener should be reported in ppb — microgram/kilo (μg/kg)

LOQ: Limit of quantification in ng/kg or μg/kg (for non dioxin-like PCBs)

LOD: Limit of detection in ng/kg or μg/kg (for non dioxin-like PCBs)

For congeners analysed but below the LOD (limit of detection) the case of results should be filled in as < LOD (the LOD should be reported as a value). For congeners analysed but being below LOQ (limit of quantification) the case should be filled in as < LOQ (the LOQ should be reported as a value).

For PCB congeners analysed in addition to the PCB-7 and dioxin-like PCBs, the number of the PCB congener needs to be added to the form, e.g. 31, 99, 110, etc. If the sample is analysed for more PCB congeners than there are marked rows, just add new rows at the bottom of the form.

4.   Remarks

Besides the lipid extraction method used, additional relevant remarks to the submitted data can be mentioned.

B.   Form for reporting congener-specific analytical results of dioxins, furans, dioxin-like PCBs and other PCBs in feed
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CountryRemarksYearLipid extraction method used:ProductStage of marketingExpression of resultsType of samplingSample NoProduction methodAreaNumber of subsamplesFat content (%)Moisture content (%)1.Dioxins and furans (ng/kg)CongenersTEFLODLOQRecovery (%)ResultsTEQMethods2,3,7,8 — TCDD1Detection1,2,3,7,8 — PeCDD1Unit1,2,3,4,7,8 — HxCDD0,1Accredited1,2,3,6,7,8 — HxCDD0,1Uncertainty (%)1,2,3,7,8,9 — HxCDD0,11,2,3,4,6,7,8 — HpCDD0,01OCDD0,00012,3,7,8 — TCDF0,11,2,3,7,8 — PeCDF0,052,3,4,7,8 — PeCDF0,51,2,3,4,7,8 — HxCDF0,11,2,3,6,7,8 — HxCDF0,11,2,3,7,8,9 — HxCDF0,1Total TEQ-PCDD/PCDF2,3,4,6,7,8 — HxCDF0,11,2,3,4,6,7,8 — HpCDF0,01Upperbound1,2,3,4,7,8,9 — HpCDF0,01MediumboundOCDF0,0001Lowerbound2.Non-ortho PCBs (pg/g or ng/kg)PCB congenersTEFLODLOQRecovery (%)ResultsTEQMethodsPCB-770,0001DetectionPCB-810,0001UnitPCB-1260,1AccreditedPCB-1690,01Uncertainty (%)3.Mono-ortho PCBs (pg/g or ng/kg)PCB congenersTEFLODLOQRecovery (%)ResultsTEQMethodsPCB-1050,0001DetectionPCB-1140,0005UnitPCB-1180,0001AccreditedPCB-1230,0001Total TEQ-PCBUncertainty (%)PCB-1560,0005PCB-1570,0005UpperboundPCB-1670,00001MediumboundPCB-1890,0001Lowerbound
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NON-DIOXIN-LIKE PCBs4.PCB-7 (6) (μg/kg or ppb)PCB congenersLODLOQResultsMethodsPCB-28AccreditedPCB-52UnitPCB-101Uncertainty (%)PCB-118PCB-138PCB-153PCB-1805.Other PCBs (μg/kg or ppb)PCB congenersLODLOQResultsMethodsPCB-AccreditedPCB-UnitPCB-Uncertainty (%)PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-

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(1)OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 35. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

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            COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION         

of 11 October 2004         

on the monitoring of background levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in foodstuffs

(notified under document number C(2004) 3462)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2004/705/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second indent of Article 211 thereof,

Whereas:

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:

Done at Brussels, 11 October 2004.

For the Commission

David BYRNE            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 77, 16.3.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 684/2004 (OJ L 106, 15.4.2004, p. 6).

(2)OJ L 67, 9.3.2002, p. 69.

(3)OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 5. Directive as amended by Directive 2004/44/EC (OJ L 113, 20.4.2004, p. 17).

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ANNEX I

Table: Overview of the recommended minimum number of food samples to analyse yearly. Distribution of samples is based on production in each country. Particular attention is paid to foodstuffs expected to have a large variation in background levels of dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs. This is particularly the case for fish.

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(*1)  The Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia joined the European Community on 1 May 2004. It is appropriate that the new Member States participate in the monitoring programme as soon as possible. It is however acknowledged that it is appropriate to provide a transitional arrangement for these new Member States and therefore no detailed minimum frequency for the random monitoring of the presence of dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs in foodstuffs is recommended for these countries.

(1)  The figures mentioned in the table are minimum figures. Member States are invited to take more samples. The additional samples should be preferably taken from the categories of foodstuffs contributing significantly to the exposure: i.e. meat and meat products, fish and dairy products (farm milk).

(2)Meat and meat products: in addition to the mentioned categories, a number of samples should be taken from horsemeat, goatmeat, rabbitmeat and, to a limited extent, game.

(3)Fish and fishery products: the samples for wild fish and aquaculture should be divided over the species proportionate to the catch or production (for aquaculture). As guidance, the species-specific data on catch and production of fish and fishery products available in the brochure ‘Facts and figures on the CFP – basic data on the Common Fisheries Policy’, European Communities, 2004 can be used.

Using these data following numbers of samples to be taken for different fish species and fishery products can be given as guidance

Catches for Member States ≥ 10 samples recommended

Denmark: 15 samples  4 herring, 4 blue mussel, 7 other

Spain: 33 samples  7 skipjack tuna, 4 pilchard, 5 yellowfin tuna, 2 horse mackerel, 2 short-fin squid, 13 other

France: 18 samples  3 skipjack tuna, 3 yellowfin tuna, 2 pilchard, 2 saithe, 2 herring, 6 other

Netherlands: 14 samples  4 sardinellas, 2 horse mackerel, 3 herring, 2 mackerel and 3 other

Sweden: 10 samples  5 herring, 4 sprat and 1 cod

United Kingdom: 24 samples  6 mackerel, 4 herring, 3 haddock, 2 cod and 9 other

Aquaculture products for Member States ≥ 5 samples recommended

Denmark: 5 samples  4 trout and 1 eel

Germany: 5 samples  2 mussels, 2 trout and 1 carp

Greece: 7 samples  3 seabream, 2 seabass, 1 mussels and 1 other

Spain: 16 samples  8 mussels, 3 trout, 1 seabream, 1 oyster, 1 tuna and 2 other

France: 16 samples  8 oysters, 4 mussels, 3 trout and 1 carp

Italy: 14 samples  6 mussels, 3 clam, 3 trout, 1 seabass, 1 seabream

Netherlands: 7 samples  4 mussels, 1 eel, 1 oyster and 1 catfish

United Kingdom: 12 samples  9 salmon, 2 trout and 1 mussel

(4)Milk and milk products: at least four fifths of the milk samples should be taken from farm milk (mainly cow’s milk). It is also appropriate to take some additional samples of milk and milk products other than cow’s milk (goat milk etc.).

(5)Eggs: in addition to hen eggs, eggs of ducks, geese and quail should also be sampled.

(6)Oils and fats: it is appropriate that in addition to fish oil, also food supplements on the basis of fish oil (fish body oils and fish liver oils) are sampled.

(7)Vegetables: mainly leafy vegetables but also potatoes and other root and tuber vegetables.

Fruit: including berries and strawberries.

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ANNEX II

A.   Explanatory notes to the form for analytical results of dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs and other PCBs in food

1.   General information about the samples analysed

Country: name of the Member State where the monitoring has been carried out

Year: the year the monitoring was carried out

Product: food item analysed — describe the food item as precise as possible

Stage of marketing: place where the product (sample) was collected

Tissue: part of product analysed, for example, fat or muscle

Expression of results: the results are to be expressed on the basis on which the maximum levels have been established (Council Regulation (EC) No 2375/2001). In case of the analysis of non-dioxin-like PCBs, it is highly recommended to express the levels on the same basis.

Type of sampling: random sampling — analytical results from targeted sampling can also be reported but it must be clearly indicated that the sampling was targeted and does not necessarily reflect normal background levels

Methods: refer to the method used

Accredited: specify if the analytical method is accredited or not

Uncertainty (%): the percentage of the measurement uncertainty embodied in the analytical method.

2.   Specific information about the samples analysed

Sample No: number of samples of same kind of product analysed. If you have results of more samples than there are marked columns, just add new columns with the number at the end of the form.

Method of production: conventional/organic (as detailed as possible)

Area: insofar as relevant, district or region where the sample was collected, if possible with indication if it concerns rural area, urban area, industrial zone, harbour, open sea, etc. For example, Brussels — urban area, Mediterranean — open sea.

Number of subsamples: if the analysed sample is a pooled sample, the number of subsamples (number of individuals) should be notified. If the analytical result is just based on one sample, one should be notified. Number of subsamples in a pooled sample could vary, so please specify this for every sample.

Fat content (%): the percentage of fat content in the sample

Moisture content (%): the percentage of moisture content in the sample (if available).

3.   Results

Dioxins, furans, dioxin-like PCBs: results of every congener should be reported in ppt — picogram/gram (pg/g).

Non-dioxin-like PCBs: results of every congener should be reported in ppb — microgram/kilo (μg/kg).

LOQ: limit of quantification in pg/g or μg/kg (for non dioxin-like PCBs)

LOD: limit of detection in pg/g or μg/kg (for non dioxin-like PCBs)

For congeners determined but below the LOD (limit of detection) the case of results should be filled in as < LOD (the LOD should be reported as a value).

For congeners determined but being below LOQ (limit of quantification) the case should be filled in as < LOQ (the LOQ should be reported as a value).

For PCB congeners analysed in addition to the PCB-7 and dioxin-like PCBs the number of the PCB congener need to be added to the form, for example, 31, 99, 110, etc. If the sample is analysed for more PCB congeners than there are marked rows, just add new rows at the bottom of the form.

4.   Remarks

Besides the lipid extraction method used, additional relevant remarks to the submitted data can be mentioned.

B.   Form for reporting of congener specific analytical results of dioxins, furans, dioxin-like PCBs and other PCBs in food
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CountryRemarksYearLipid extraction method used:ProductStage of marketingTissueExpression of resultsType of samplingSample NoProduct methodAreaNumber of subsamplesFat content (%)Moisture content (%)1.Dioxins and furans (pg/g)CongenersTEFLODLOQRecovery (%)ResultsTEQMethods2,3,7,8 — TCDD1Detection1,2,3,7,8 — PeCDD1Unit1,2,3,4,7,8 — HxCDD0,1Accredited1,2,3,6,7,8 — HxCDD0,1Uncertainty (%)1,2,3,7,8,9 — HxCDD0,11,2,3,4,6,7,8 — HpCDD0,01OCDD0,00012,3,7,8 — TCDF0,11,2,3,7,8 — PeCDF0,052,3,4,7,8 — PeCDF0,51,2,3,4,7,8 — HxCDF0,11,2,3,6,7,8 — HxCDF0,11,2,3,7,8,9 — HxCDF0,1Total TEQ-PCDD/PCDF2,3,4,6,7,8 — HxCDF0,11,2,3,4,6,7,8 — HpCDF0,01Upperbound1,2,3,4,7,8,9 — HpCDF0,01MediumboundOCDF0,0001Lowerbound2.Non-ortho PCBs (pg/g or ng/kg)PCB congenersTEFLODLOQRecovery (%)ResultsTEQMethodsPCB-770,0001DetectionPCB-810,0001UnitPCB-1260,1AccreditedPCB-1690,01Uncertainty (%)3.Mono-ortho PCBs (pg/g or ng/kg)PCB congenersTEFLODLOQRecovery (%)ResultsTEQMethodsPCB-1050,0001DetectionPCB-1140,0005UnitPCB-1180,0001AccreditedPCB-1230,0001Total TEQ-PCBUncertainty (%)PCB-1560,0005PCB-1570,0005UpperboundPCB-1670,00001MediumboundPCB-1890,0001Lowerbound
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NON DIOXIN-LIKE PCBs4.PCB-7 (6) (μg/kg or ppb)PCB congenersLODLOQResultsMethodsPCB-28AccreditedPCB-52UnitPCB-101Uncertainty (%)PCB-118PCB-138PCB-153PCB-1805.Other PCBs (μg/kg or ppb)PCB congenersLODLOQResultsMethodsPCB-AccreditedPCB-UnitPCB-Uncertainty (%)PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-PCB-

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            COMMISSION DECISION         

of 15 October 2004         

establishing the European Corporate Governance Forum

(2004/706/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

An expert group on corporate governance in the Community, called the ‘European Corporate Governance Forum’ (hereinafter referred to as the Forum) is hereby established.

Article 2

The role of the Forum shall be, in the light of developing corporate governance practices in the Member States, to enhance the convergence of national codes of corporate governance and to provide strategic advice to the Commission, either at the Commission’s request or on its own initiative, on policy issues in the field of corporate governance.

Article 3

The Forum shall comprise 15 members at most whose experience and competence regarding corporate governance are widely recognised at Community level. The members of the Forum shall be appointed by the Commission. The list of members is reproduced in annex.

The Commission shall be present at meetings of the Forum and shall designate a high-level representative to participate in its debates.

The Forum shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.

Article 4

The term of office of members of the Forum shall be three years. It shall be renewable. After the expiry of the three-year period, members of the Forum shall remain in office until they are replaced or their appointments are renewed. In the event of resignation or death of a member of the Forum during the period of appointment the Commission shall appoint a new member of the Forum in accordance with Article 3.

Article 5

The list of members shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union for information purposes.

Article 6

The Forum may invite experts and observers to attend its meetings.

The Forum may set up working groups.

Article 7

The Forum shall present an annual report to the Commission.

Article 8

The Forum shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

The Secretariat of the Forum shall be provided by the Commission.

Article 9

Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by members, observers and experts, in connection with the activities of the Forum, shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission. Their functions shall not be remunerated.

Article 10

The Forum shall take up its duties on 18 October 2004.

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2004.

For the Commission

Frederik BOLKESTEIN            

Member of the Commission

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(1)  COM(2003) 284 final.

(2)  Text taken from point 9 of Council Conclusions of 22 September 2003.

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ANEXO — PŘÍLOHA — BILAG — ANHANG — ANNEKS — ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ — ANNEX — ANNEXE — ALLEGATO — PIELIKUMS — PRIEDAS — MELLÉKLET — ANNESS — BIJLAGE — ZAŁĄCZNIK — ANEXO — PRÍLOHA — PRILOGA — LIITE — BILAGA

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