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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2263/2002
of 18 December 2002
fixing the import duties in the rice sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 of 29 July 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1298/2002(4), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by a certain percentage according to whether it is husked or milled rice, minus the cif import price provided that duty does not exceed the rate of the Common Customs Tariff duties.
(2) Pursuant to Article 12(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market or on the Community import market for the product.
(3) Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector.
(4) The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. They also remain in force in cases where no quotation is available from the source referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 during the two weeks preceding the next periodical fixing.
(5) In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties.
(6) Application of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in the Annexes to this Regulation,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The import duties in the rice sector referred to in Article 11(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information given in Annex II.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 December 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 December 2002.
COUNCIL DECISION of 20 May 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol fixing, for the period 1 December 1996 to 30 November 1999, the fishing opportunities and the financial consideration provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in Mauritian waters (97/313/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in Mauritian waters (1),
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas the Community and Mauritius held negotiations to determine the amendments or additions to be made to the Agreement on fishing in Mauritian waters at the end of the period of application of the Protocol;
Whereas, as a result of these negotiations a new Protocol was initialled on 26 November 1996;
Whereas, under this Protocol, Community fishermen enjoy fishing opportunities in the waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Mauritius for the period 1 December 1996 to 30 November 1999;
Whereas, in order to avoid interruption of fishing activities by Community vessels, it is essential that the Protocol in question be approved as quickly as possible; whereas both parties have therefore initialled an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters providing for the provisional application of the initialled Protocol from the day following the date of expiry of the Protocol previously in force; whereas the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters should be concluded, subject to a definitive decision pursuant to Article 43 of the Treaty,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol fixing, for the period 1 December 1996 to 30 November 1999, the fishing opportunities and the financial consideration provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in Mauritian waters is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters in order to bind the Community.
Done at Brussels, 20 May 1997.
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COMMISSION DECISION
of 27 September 1982
establishing that the apparatus described as 'JEOL - Scanning Microscope, model JSM-T200' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties
(82/682/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Whereas, by letter dated 15 March 1982, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'JEOL - Scanning Microscope, model JSM-T200', ordered on 7 December 1981 and to be used for ultrastructural observations of surfaces, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 16 July 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;
Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an electron microscope; whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the resolution power and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;
Whereas, however, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of scientific value equivalent to the said apparatus, capable of being used for the same purposes, are currently being manufactured in the Community; whereas this applies, in particular, to the apparatus 'SEM 505' manufactured by Philips Nederland BV, Boschdijk 525, NL-Eindhoven, and to the apparatus 'Stereoscan 100' manufactured by Cambridge Instruments Ltd, Rustat Road, UK-Cambridge CB1 3QH,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The apparatus described as 'JEOL - Scanning Microscope, model JSM-T200', which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 15 March 1982, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 September 1982.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1248/2009
of 17 December 2009
fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO’ Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 676/2009 (2).
(2)
Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.
(3)
A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.
(4)
The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
For tenders lodged from 4 December to 17 December 2009 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be 16,60 EUR/t for a total maximum quantity of 91 450 t.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 December 2009.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 17 December 2009.
Commission Decision
of 21 February 2001
on the application of Article 3(3)(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC to avalanche beacons
(notified under document number C(2001) 194)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2001/148/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity(1), and in particular Article 3(3)(e), thereof,
Having regard to the Resolution of the European Parliament on the avalanche disasters in the Alps(2),
Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Avalanche beacons contribute to the efficient rescue of people submerged by snow following an avalanche.
(2) The success of rescue actions would seriously be affected if such beacons could not be detected due to technical incompatibilities.
(3) There is a substantial installed base of beacons, conforming to ETS 300 718. This standard ensures interoperability and operation under harsh conditions but contains requirements beyond the scope of Directive 1999/5/EC and thus needs to be reviewed.
(4) There are doubts, that market forces would ensure the continued compatibility of avalanche beacons if the Community would not impose features ensuring access to emergency services.
(5) The measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Telecommunications Conformity Assessment and Market Surveillance Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
This Decision applies to devices operating on 457 kHz and intended to locate people submerged by snow following an avalanche. They are further referred to as "avalance beacons".
Article 2
1. Avalanche beacons falling within the scope of Article 1 shall be designed so as to be able to interwork with new beacons as well as with the installed base of beacons, which was approved under national approval regulations based on ETS 300 718.
2. Avalance beacons shall be so constructed that they will function reliably after having been exposed to an avalanche and continue to function when being submerged in snow following the avalanche for a longer period.
Article 3
The requirements of Article 2 of this Decision shall apply as from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 February 2001.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 15 November 2007
amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America
(notified under document number C(2007) 5457)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/752/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams and embryo production teams listed in that Decision.
(2)
New Zealand has requested to delete one embryo collection team from the list as regards entries for that country.
(3)
Canada and the United States of America have requested that amendments be made to the entries for those countries on those lists as regards certain embryo collection and production teams.
(4)
Canada and the United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection and production teams concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of those countries.
(5)
Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(6)
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
The Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall apply from 1 December 2007.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 15 November 2007.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1080/93 of 30 April 1993 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN codes 8527, 8528 and 8529, originating in Malaysia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1993 by Regulation (EEC) No 3917/92 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded for 1993 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;
Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;
Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN codes 8527, 8528 and 8529, originating in Malaysia, the individual ceiling was fixed at ECU 4 631 000; whereas on 10 February 1993, imports of these products into the Community originating in Malaysia reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question with regard to Malaysia,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
As from 7 May 1993, the levying of customs duties, suspended for 1993 pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products, originating in Malaysia:
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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, 30 April 1993.
COMMISSION DECISION of 28 February 1991 authorizing Germany to specify a minimum number of animals in the case of applications for premiums for maintaining suckler cows (Only the German text is authentic) (91/139/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1357/80 of 5 June 1980 introducing a system of premiums for maintaining suckler cows (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3577/90 (2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 1 thereof,
Whereas, in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1357/80, Member States may be authorized, for administrative reasons, to stipulate that the applications for the premium concern a minimum number of animals; whereas, pursuant to Article 1 (6) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1244/82 of 19 May 1982 laying down detailed rules implementing the system of premiums for maintaining suckler cows (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2079/90 (4), the said authorization may be granted only if certain requirements are met;
Whereas Germany has applied for an authorization, as referred to above; to stipulate that each application should concern three animals or more; whereas this is in compliance with the conditions laid down in Article 1 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1244/82;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal;
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Germany is hereby authorized to stipulate that the applications for the premium for suckler cows which are submitted as from 15 June 1991 must each concern three animals or more.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the German Federal Republic.
Done at Brussels, 28 February 1991.
COMMISSION DECISION of 4 February 1991 amending Decision 90/176/Euratom, EEC authorizing France not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the French text is authentic) (91/83/EEC, Euratom)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1), and in particular Article 13 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Article 28 (3) of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (2), hereinafter called 'the Sixth Directive', Member States may continue to exempt or tax certain transactions; whereas these transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT own resources base;
Whereas with effect from 1 January 1990 the possibility afforded Member States of continuing to tax or exempt certain transactions listed in Annexes E and F to the Sixth Directive was terminated by virtue of Article 1 (1), first paragraph, and (2) (a) of Council Directive 89/465/EEC (3); whereas, consequently, the authorizations granted in this connection by the Commission for the purposes of determining the VAT own resources base should also be discontinued;
Whereas, in the case of France, the Commission, on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, adopted Decision 90/176/Euratom, EEC (4) authorizing France, with effect from 1989, not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base;
Whereas, since France began taxing the transactions referred to in Annex F, point 3 to the Sixth Directive on 1 January 1990, the authorization not to take such transactions into account for the calculation of the VAT base should be discontinued with effect from that date;
Whereas the Advisory Committee on Own Resources has approved the report recording the opinions of its members on this Decision,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1
Article 1 (1) of Decision 90/176/Euratom, EEC is hereby repealed with effect from 1 January 1990. Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 4 February 1991.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 783/2002
of 8 May 2002
on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 of 8 October 2001 on detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit and vegetables(1), and in particular Article 6(6) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 226/2002(2) fixes the indicative quantities for system B export licences other than those sought in the context of food aid.
(2) In the light of the information available to the Commission today, there is a risk that the indicative quantities laid down for the current export period for tomatoes will shortly be exceeded. This overrun will prejudice the proper working of the export refund scheme in the fruit and vegetables sector.
(3) To avoid this situation, applications for system B licences for tomatoes exported after 8 May 2002 should be rejected until the end of the current export period,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Applications for system B export licences for tomatoes submitted pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 226/2002, export declarations for which are accepted after 8 May 2002 and before 15 May 2002, are hereby rejected.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 9 May 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 8 May 2002.