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COMMISSION DECISION
of 25 February 2010
amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for an application of cadmium
(notified under document C(2010) 1034)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2010/122/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (1), and in particular Article 5(1)(b) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Directive 2002/95/EC requires the Commission to make whatever amendments which are necessary to adapt to scientific and technical progress the list of applications exempted from the requirements of Article 4(1) of that Directive.
(2)
It is not yet technically practicable to substitute cadmium in colour-converting II-VI LEDs without seriously deteriorating the performance. Certain materials and components containing cadmium should therefore be exempted from the prohibition. However, research on cadmium-free technology is in progress and substitutes should become available within the next four to five years at the latest.
(3)
Directive 2002/95/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(4)
Pursuant to Article 5(2) of Directive 2002/95/EC, the Commission has consulted the relevant parties.
(5)
The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18 of Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2),
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 25 February 2010.
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 3614/87
of 1 December 1987
amending Regulation (EEC) No 1726/84 as regards the time limit for the entry into storage of butter sold under Regulations (EEC) No 262/79 and (EEC) No 3143/85
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2998/87 (2), and in particular Article 6 (7) thereof,
Whereas under Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 262/79 of 12 February 1979 on the sale of butter at reduced prices for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 665/86 (4), the butter put up for sale must have entered into storage before a date to be determined; whereas the same procedure is to be followed for the sale of butter under the regime laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3143/85 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1096/87 (6); whereas, in view of the level of butter stocks, the dates specified in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1726/84 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1680/87 (8), determining the time limit for the entry into storage of butter sold pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 262/79 and (EEC) No 3143/85, should be altered;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EEC) No 1726/84 is hereby amended as follows:
1. In the first subparagraph of Article 1, '1 January 1986' is hereby replaced by '1 July 1986'.
2. In the second subparagraph of Article 1, '1 July 1985' is hereby replaced by '1 July 1986'.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 1 December 1987.
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2624/85
of 18 September 1985
amending Regulation (EEC) No 985/81 laying down detailed rules on the sale of frozen beef and veal for export from intervention stocks
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Article 7 (3) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 985/81 (2) lays down detailed rules on the sale of frozen beef and veal for export from intervention stocks;
Whereas forequarters and hindquarters from intervention stocks may in certain cases have been handled a number of times; whereas in order to help with the presentation and marketing of such meat its repackaging should be authorized, subject to the observance of precise conditions;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The following Article 5a is hereby inserted in Regulation (EEC) No 985/81:
'Article 5a
The competent authorities may allow bone-in forequarters and hindquarters, the packaging material of which is torn or soiled, to be placed in new packaging of the same type under their supervision before presentation for consignment at the customs office of departure.'
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 September 1985.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1163/97 of 26 June 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 2146/95 on the transitional adjustment of the special arrangements for imports of olive oil originating in Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey with a view to implementing the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations and derogating from Council Regulations (EEC) No 1514/76, (EEC) No 1620/77, (EEC) No 1521/76, (EEC) No 1508/76 and (EEC) No 1180/77
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agricultural sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1161/97 (2), and in particular Article 3 (1) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2146/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2388/96 (4), adjusts the special arrangements for the importation of olive oil from certain countries in order to take account of the replacement of variable levies by fixed customs duties as a result of the conclusion of the Uruguay Round;
Whereas the period for taking transitional measures was extended to 30 June 1998 by Council Regulation (EC) No 1161/97 extending the period for taking the transitional measures necessary in the agricultural sector for implementation of the agreements concluded under the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations; whereas, pending the adoption by the Council of a definitive measure, the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2146/95 should be extended to 30 June 1998;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EC) No 2146/95 is hereby amended as follows:
1. in Article 1, '30 June 1997` is replaced by '30 June 1998`;
2. in Article 6, '30 June 1997` is replaced by '30 June 1998`.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 July 1997.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 26 June 1997.
Council Regulation (EC) No 313/2003
of 18 February 2003
extending Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,
Having regard to Council Common Position 2003/115/CFSP of 18 February 2003 amending and extending Common Position 2002/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe(1),
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 of 18 February 2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe(2) expires on 20 February 2003 and Article 13 of that Regulation provides expressly for the possibility of renewal.
(2) There has been a further deterioration in the situation in Zimbabwe, where serious violations of human rights and freedom of opinion, association and peaceful assembly continue to occur.
(3) Accordingly, Common Position 2003/115/CFSP provides for the extension until 20 February 2004 of the restrictive measures provided for by Common Position 2002/145/CFSP of 18 February 2002 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe(3). In particular those measures include the freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources of individual members of the government and natural or legal persons associated with them as well as a ban on the export of equipment which might be used for internal repression, and a ban on technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities.
(4) Consequently, Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 needs to be extended for a further 12 months,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The period of application of Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 is extended by 12 months, i.e. until 20 February 2004, unless its period of application is further renewed.
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 21 February 2003.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 February 2003.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 784/2001
of 23 April 2001
amending Regulation (EC) No 1227/2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine, as regards production potential
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Articles 11 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 lay down that the restructuring and conversion of vineyards involves the grubbing-up and replanting of wine-growing areas covered by plans drawn up by the Member States. However, in certain cases the structural situation requires that new planting rights be allocated. The allocation of such rights must be limited to the area strictly necessary from the technical point of view to achieve the objective of restructuring. Account should therefore be taken of that possibility and the provisions concerned supplemented accordingly.
(2) In practice, the agricultural tasks involved in restructuring and converting a vineyard are carried out at parcel level. In order to facilitate the implementation of plans, the conditions on which producers are eligible for advance payment of aid before a particular measure has been carried out should be stipulated.
(3) The wording of Article 16(1)(a) is not correctly reproduced in Table 4.1 in the Annex (except in the Portuguese, English, German and Finnish versions). In order to avoid any confusion, the two texts should be aligned.
(4) The Management Committee for Wine has not issued an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1227/2000(3) is amended as follows:
1. In Article 13(c), the following subparagraph is added: "Those rules shall cover the use of new planting rights. They shall lay down that such rights may be used only where technically necessary and may not exceed 10 % of the total area covered by the plan. The rules shall also provide for an appropriate reduction in the aid granted for the areas concerned."
2. In Article 15(c), after the words "in respect of another measure", the following is added: "on the same parcel".
3. In Table 4.1 in the Annex, (except in the Portuguese, English, German and Finnish versions) note (2) below is replaced: "Expenditure incurred up to date shown (Article 16(1)(a) of this Regulation)."
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 23 April 2001.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 18 December 2006
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada establishing a framework for cooperation in higher education, training and youth
(2006/964/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 149 and 150 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament,
Whereas:
(1)
By its decision of 24 October 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate with the government of Canada an agreement renewing the cooperation programme in the fields of higher education, training and youth.
(2)
On behalf of the Community, the Commission has negotiated an agreement with the government of Canada in accordance with the directives in the Annex to the said decision.
(3)
The Community and Canada expect to obtain mutual benefit from such cooperation, which must, on the Community's side, be complementary to the bilateral programmes between the Member States and Canada and provide a European added value.
(4)
The Agreement was signed on behalf of the Community on 5 December 2006 subject to its possible conclusion at a later date.
(5)
The Agreement should be approved,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
1. The Agreement between the European Community and the government of Canada establishing a framework for cooperation in higher education, training and youth is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
2. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The delegation of the European Community to the Joint Committee referred to in Article 6 of the Agreement shall consist of a representative from the Commission assisted by a representative from each Member State.
Article 3
The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person empowered to make the notification provided for in Article 12(1) of the Agreement.
Done at Brussels, 18 December 2006.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 582/2003
of 31 March 2003
amending Regulation (EC) No 2335/1999 laying down marketing standards for peaches and nectarines
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003(2), and in particular Article 2(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2335/1999(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 46/2003(4), lays down minimum quality requirements for peaches and nectarines.
(2) Peaches and nectarines must be sufficiently developed and sufficiently ripe to prevent products of unsatisfactory quality from being placed on the market.
(3) Regulation (EC) No 2335/1999 must therefore be amended.
(4) In view of the date for placing the first Community peaches and nectarines on the market, this Regulation must enter into force as soon as possible.
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2335/1999 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third 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, 31 March 2003.
DECISION No 930/2007/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 7 June 2007
on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund according to point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 26 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (2),
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the Fund) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.
(2)
The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 1 billion.
(3)
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.
(4)
Hungary and Greece submitted applications to mobilise the Fund, concerning two disasters caused by flooding,
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 24 370 114 in commitment and payment appropriations.
Article 2
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 7 June 2007.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 984/96 of 31 May 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2168/92 laying down detailed implementing rules for the specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to potatoes
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 introducing specific measures for the Canary Islands concerning certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2537/95 (2), and in particular Article 21 thereof,
Whereas Article 21 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 provides for a restriction on deliveries of ware potatoes to the Canary Islands from third countries and the rest of the Community during sensitive periods in order to avoid disturbance of the marketing of Canary Island production; whereas those arrangements were suspended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2254/95 (3);
Whereas, in accordance with Article 11 of the Agreement on Safeguards concluded in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986-1994) (4), steps should be taken to phase out that restriction on imports;
Whereas the sensitive periods for 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the maximum quantities of potatoes to be delivered to the Canary Islands during those periods should be fixed; whereas the monthly allocation of those quantities may be amended in line with market developments; whereas Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2168/92 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/95 (6), should be amended;
Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2254/95 should be repealed;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Seeds,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EEC) No 2168/92 is amended as follows;
1. the first subparagraph of Article 10 (1) is replaced by the following:
'1. Deliveries of ware potatoes falling within CN codes 0701 90 51, 0701 90 59 and 0701 90 90 from third countries and the rest of the Community to the Canary Islands during the sensitive periods of 1996, 1997 and 1998 shown in the Annex shall be limited to the quantities given therein.`;
2. the Annex is replaced by the Annex hereto.
Article 2
Regulation (EC) No 2254/95 is hereby repealed.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 June 1996.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 31 May 1996.
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1760/89
of 20 June 1989
amending Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4134/86 concerning certain textile products originating in Taiwan
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4134/86 of 22 December 1986 on the arrangements for imports of certain textile products originating in Taiwan (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3311/88 (2), and in particular Article 2 (9) thereof,
Whereas Article 2 (9) of Regulation (EEC) No 4134/86 provides that the quantitative limits laid down in Annex II may be adjusted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11 to take account of the entry into force of the combined nomenclature;
Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 4134/86;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1023/70 (3),
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 4134/86 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex hereto.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1989.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 June 1989.