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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1945/2004
of 11 November 2004
fixing, for 2005, the reduction percentages to be applied to applications for an allocation by non-traditional operators under the tariff quotas A/B and C for imports of bananas
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 of 7 May 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (2), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Member States' notifications pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 indicate that the sum of allocations applied for is 4 941 057,500 t for all non-traditional operators A/B and 479 315,000 t for all non-traditional operators C.
(2)
The percentages to be applied for determining the allocations for non-traditional operators under the tariff quotas A/B and C for 2005 should therefore be fixed.
(3)
So that the operators have sufficient time to lodge licence applications for the first quarter of 2005, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
For the tariff quotas A/B and C provided for in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, the allocation to be granted to each non-traditional operator for 2005 pursuant to Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 shall be the following percentage of the allocation applied for:
(a)
for each non-traditional operator A/B: 9,12780 %,
(b)
for each non-traditional operator C: 17,21206 %.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 November 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 11 November 2004.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 22 January 2008
amending Decision 2007/718/EC concerning certain protection measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus
(notified under document number C(2008) 186)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/71/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Following recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, Commission Decision 2007/718/EC of 6 November 2007 concerning certain protection measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus (3) was adopted to reinforce the control measures against foot-and-mouth disease taken by that Member State in the framework of Council Directive 2003/85/EC of 29 September 2003 on Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease, repealing Directive 85/511/EEC and Decisions 84/531/EEC and 91/665/EEC and amending Directive 92/46/EEC (4).
(2)
In Decision 2007/718/EC, the Commission laid down rules for the dispatch of certain categories of meat from certain areas listed in Annex III to that Decision that have not recorded any outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease for a period of at least 90 days prior to slaughter and which comply with certain specified conditions.
(3)
On the basis of the evolution of the animal health situation in Cyprus, and in particular the favourable results of the completed surveillance, it is now possible to remove the high risk area listed in Annex I and to declare Cyprus a low risk area to be detailed in Annex II to Decision 2007/718/EC.
(4)
Decision 2007/718/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5)
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 Annexes to Decision 2007/718/EC are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 22 January 2008.
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COMMISSION DECISION
of 7 February 1989
on the approval of four programmes drawn up by the Portuguese Government and the amendment of two programmes previously approved pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85 on a specific programme for the development of Portuguese agriculture
(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)
(89/135/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85 of 20 December 1985 on a specific programme for the development of Portuguese agriculture (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2182/88 (2), and in particular Article 4 (2) thereof,
Whereas the Portuguese Government transmitted on 17 May 1988 three specific programmes concerning, respectively, new collective irrigation schemes, the renewal of existing irrigation systems and the drainage and conservation of the soil, within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85; whereas the aim of these programmes is to improve the water supply situation;
Whereas the Portuguese Government transmitted on 13 July 1988 a specific programme concerning studies for the analysis of Portuguese agriculture, within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of support measures for the development of agriculture in Portugal with due regard for the guidelines of the common agricultural policy;
Whereas the Portuguese Government transmitted on 25 July 1988 an addendum to the specific programme for the renewal and improvement of the traditional irrigation schemes on the island of Madeira in order to widen the scope of the programme to include private farm owners;
Whereas the Protuguese Government transmitted on 21 October 1988 an addendum to the specific forestry action programme, within the meaning of Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85, with the aim of including in that programme the autonomous region of Madeira and of adjusting the ceilings on unit expenditure to be taken into consideration for the grant of a contribution from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund;
Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The specific programmes and the addenda to specific programmes transmitted by the Portuguese Government on 17 May, 13 July, 25 July and 21 October 1988 pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85 are hereby approved.
Article 2
The aids granted by the Portuguese Government for the implementation of these programmes shall be eligible with effect from 21 October 1988.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.
Done at Brussels, 7 February 1989.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 18 February 2005
amending Decision 1999/710/EC as regards the inclusion of establishments in Bulgaria in provisional lists of third-country establishments from which Member States authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations
(notified under document number C(2005) 364)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2005/156/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs (1), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Provisional lists of establishments in third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations have been drawn up by Commission Decision 1999/710/EC (2).
(2)
Bulgaria has sent a list of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations for which the competent authority provided satisfactory guarantees that the establishments comply with Community rules.
(3)
Those establishments should be included in the lists drawn up by Decision 1999/710/EC.
(4)
As on-the-spot inspections have not yet been carried out, imports from such establishments are not eligible for reduced physical checks pursuant to Article 10 of Council Directive 97/78/EC (3).
(5)
Decision 1999/710/EC 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 1999/710/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall apply from 3 March 2005.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 February 2005.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 750/97 of 25 April 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 3582/93 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2073/92 on promoting consumption in the Community and expanding the markets for milk and milk products
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2073/92 of 30 June 1992 on promoting consumption in the Community and expanding the markets for milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Whereas Article 1 (4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 3582/93 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2134/96 (3), states that the time limit for implementation of the contract may be extended where the contractor so requests the competent authority at least three months before the final date and furnishes proof that, as a result of exceptional circumstances beyond his control, he is unable to meet the deadline initially laid down and where the Commission gives agreement;
Whereas experience has shown that that provision is too restrictive and in certain cases does not result in efficient management of contracts; whereas the procedure for extending contracts should accordingly be made more flexible while the Commission's prior agreement is still required;
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
Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 3582/93 is hereby replaced by the following:
'4. The time limit laid down in paragraph 2 shall not preclude the possibility of an extension thereof being agreed subsequently where the contractor makes a request to that effect giving full reasons therefor to the competent authority before the expiry date. Such extensions may not exceed three months and must be submitted to the Commission for prior approval.`
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, 25 April 1997.
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 25 October 1982
amending Directive 69/208/EEC on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants
(82/727/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal by the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Whereas experience with regard to supplies of fibre flax seed shows that it is necessary to authorize the offer for sale of seed of the category of 'certified seeds of the third generation' for an indefinite period;
Whereas with regard to linseed, the production conditions developed recently in some Member States justify authorization to offer for sale seed of the category of 'certified seed of the third generation' for two further years; whereas this period should be sufficient to ensure adequate supplies of linseed on the basis of seeds of the categories 'certified seed of the first generation' and 'certified seed of the second generation'; whereas, nevertheless, provision should be made for an extension where there is good reason;
Whereas, therefore, Council Directive 69/208/EEC (3), as last amended by Directive 81/126/EEC (4), should be amended,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
Article 2 (2) (c) of Directive 69/208/EEC shall be amended as follows:
1. 'flax seed' shall be replaced by 'linseed';
2. the date '30 June 1982' shall be replaced by '31 March 1984';
3. the following shall be inserted between the first and second sentences:
'Before expiry of this period this date may be postponed for one year in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20, where there is good reason.'
Article 2
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 1 July 1982. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
Article 3
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1982.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1512/2004
of 26 August 2004
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.
(2)
In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 August 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 26 August 2004.
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COMMISSION DECISION
of 17 October 1984
granting financial assistance within the framework of the special energy development programme
(Only the German text is authentic)
(84/511/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1890/84 of 26 June establishing specific measures of Community interest relating to energy strategy (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Having obtained the advice of the Committee mentioned in Article 7 of the said Regulation,
Whereas the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 2 of the said Regulation, has submitted requests for financial assistance;
Whereas the conditions set out in the aforesaid Regulation for granting financial assistance are met,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Financial assistance of 201 million ECU is hereby granted, as provided in the Annex to this Decision, to the measures submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany, the salient features of which are described in that Annex.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Done at Brussels, 17 October 1984.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 7 May 2007
on the practical and procedural arrangements with a view to the nomination by the Council of the two members of the selection panel and the monitoring and advisory panel for the ‘European Capital of Culture’ Community action
(2007/324/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Decision No 1622/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2007 to 2019 (1), and in particular Articles 6 and 10 thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Articles 6 and 10 of Decision No 1622/2006/EC provide that a selection panel and a monitoring and advisory panel are to be established and that these panels are to include seven members nominated by the European institutions, two of whom are to be nominated by the Council.
(2)
It is appropriate for the Council to decide on the practical and procedural arrangements for the nomination of the two members of these two panels by the Council.
(3)
These arrangements should be fair, non-discriminatory and transparent,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Council shall decide on the nomination of two members of the selection panel and the monitoring and advisory panel in accordance with the practical and procedural arrangements laid down in Article 2.
Article 2
1. A draw shall be organised among all Member States. The participation of Member States in the draw shall be voluntary. However, to minimise the risk of a conflict of interest, Member States hosting a European Capital of Culture that is to be selected or monitored during the term of office of the members of the panel shall be excluded from the draw. A list of Member States concerned, based on the order of entitlement to nominate a European Capital of Culture in accordance with the Annex to Decision No 1622/2006/EC, is set out in the Annex to this Decision. Additionally, to ensure the widest possible geographical distribution of Member States recommending experts, Member States that recommended experts for the previous period shall be excluded from the draw.
2. The first two Member States to be drawn shall be selected. Each of these two Member States shall recommend the nomination of one independent expert with substantial experience and expertise in the cultural sector, in the cultural development of cities or in the organisation of a European Capital of Culture.
3. On the basis of the recommendations of the two selected Member States and following due scrutiny of the recommended candidates, the Council shall nominate the two experts who are to form part of the selection panel and the monitoring and advisory panel for a period of three years.
4. In case of the death or resignation of a panel expert, the Member State that recommended the expert in question shall recommend the nomination of a replacement for the remainder of the term of office. The procedure referred to in paragraph 3 shall apply.
Article 3
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 7 May 2007.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1913/97 of 30 September 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 laying down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 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 (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Article 17 (14) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1811/97 (4), lays down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products; whereas the number of applications for export licences for cheese varies according to destinations; whereas special measures should therefore be applied according to the destination indicated on licence applications and the destination indicated on the export licence made obligatory for products falling within CN code 0406;
Whereas the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 is hereby replaced by the following:
'Article 11
1. The country of destination referred to in Article 1 (2) shall be a compulsory destination within the meaning of Article 21 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87:
- for licences issued in accordance with Articles 6 (3) and 9a,
- for other licences issued for products falling within CN code 0406.
2. Notwithstanding Article 21 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87, the provisions of this paragraph shall apply to licences referred to in the second indent of paragraph 1 where the product does not reach the destination indicated in box 7 of the licence.
The refund applicable pursuant to Article 20 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 shall be paid where the actual destination is within the same zone.
No refund shall be paid where the actual destination is in another zone.
3. The zones referred to in paragraph 2 shall be as follows:
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Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply to export licence applications submitted from its entry into force.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 30 September 1997.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1280/2004
of 12 July 2004
amending the export refunds on syrups and certain other sugar sector products exported in the natural state, as fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1171/2004
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 indent of Article 27(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
The refunds on syrups and certain other sugar products were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1171/2004 (2).
(2)
Since the information at present available to the Commission is different to that available to it at the time Regulation (EC) No 1171/2004 was adopted, these refunds should be amended,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The refunds to be granted on the products listed in Article 1(1)(d), (f) and (g), of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1171/2004 for the marketing year 2003/04, are hereby amended and detailed in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 July 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 12 July 2004.