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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 483/93 of 2 March 1993 amending Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3858/89 laying down detailed implementing rules for the import arrangements applicable to products falling within CN codes 0714 10 91, 0714 10 99, 0714 90 11 and 0714 90 19 and originating in the People's Republic of China
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 430/87 of 9 February 1987 concerning the import arrangements applicable to products covered by CN codes 0714 10 and 0714 90 originating in certain third countries (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3909/92 (2), and in particular Article 2 thereof,
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3855/89 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3935/92 (4), provides that import licences applied for in respect of the products in question shall be issued by the Member States on the fifth working day following that on which the application is lodged; whereas experience shows that this provision is likely to cause delays in the issue of such import licences, prejudicial to the smooth performance of business transactions; whereas it is therefore preferable that the Member States be able to issue import licences upon receipt of the communication from the Commission and to fix a time limit for this communication;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EEC) No 3855/89 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article 8 is replaced by the following:
'Article 8
1. The Member States shall telex or telefax to the Commission, on the day following the day on which the licence application is lodged, the following information in respect of each licence application:
- the quantity for which an import licence is applied for,
- the name of the applicant,
- the number of the export certificate submitted, as indicated in the upper section of the certificate,
- the name of the exporter indicated on the export certificate.
2. The Commission shall determine and communicate to the Member States by telex, not later than the fourth working day following the day on which applications are lodged, the extent to which applications can be granted.
Where the conditions governing the issue of the licence are not complied with, the Commission may, if necessary, after consulting the Chinese authorities, take the appropriate action.
3. Upon receipt of the communication from the Commission, the Member States may issue the import licences.'
2. Article 10 is deleted.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh 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, 2 March 1993.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1371/98 of 29 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,
Whereas, in the framework of the World Trade Organization, the Community has undertaken to open tariff quotas for certain products in the egg sector and for egg albumin; whereas as a result, detailed rules for the application of those quotas for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 should be laid down;
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1514/97 (3), provides for the administration of those quotas for the period 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998; whereas provision should be made for their administration for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:
'Article 1
For the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999, the import tariff quotas listed in Annex I are opened for the product groups and under the conditions indicated therein.`
2. Annex I is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1998.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 29 June 1998.
DECISION No 1047/97/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 May 1997 amending Decision No 1254/96/EC laying down a series of guidelines for trans-European energy networks
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 129d thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (4),
Whereas the list of projects of common interest needs to be updated periodically in line with developments in interconnected energy networks both inside and outside the European Community and in the light of the process of enlargement and, more generally, the strengthening of energy links with third countries,
HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The projects listed in the Annex to this Decision shall added to the indicative list of projects of common interest contained in the Annex to Decision No 1254/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 1996 laying down a series of guidelines for trans-European energy networks (5).
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 29 May 1997
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COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1993/93 of 19 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2420/92 temporarily suspending the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of mixtures of residues of the maize starch industry and of residues from the extraction of maize germ oil obtained by wet milling
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2420/92 (1) suspended the Common Customs Tariff duties on imports of certain mixtures of residues of the maize starch industry and of residues form the extraction of maize germ oil obtained by the wet milling process, for the period from 1 January 1992 to 31 May 1993;
Whereas it is appropriate that the suspension of duties be prolonged until 30 September 1993,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
In Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 2420/92, the date of 31 May 1993 shall be replaced by that of 30 September 1993.
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 from 1 June 1993.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 July 1993.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1017/2002
of 13 June 2002
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 796/2002(2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.
(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.
(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to this Regulation should be classified under the CN code(s) indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3.
(4) It is appropriate that, subject to the measures in force in the Community relating to double checking systems and to prior and retrospective Community surveillance of textile products on importation into the Community, binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature and which does not conform to the provisions of this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of 60 days by the holder, under the provisions in Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council(4).
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
In the table in the Annex, the goods described in column 1 shall be classified, in the Combined Nomenclature, in the corresponding CN codes indicated in column 2.
Article 2
Subject to the measures in force in the Community relating to double checking systems and to prior and retrospective Community surveillance of textile products on importation into the Community, binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which does not conform to the provisions of this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of 60 days, under the provisions of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th 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, 13 June 2002.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 18 July 2005
on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the processing of API/PNR data
(2006/230/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof, 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 (1),
Whereas:
(1)
On 7 March 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate on behalf of the Community an Agreement with Canada on the processing and transfer of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data by air carriers to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
(2)
The Agreement should be approved,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the processing of API/PNR data 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 authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the European Community in order to bind the Community (2).
Article 3
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 18 July 2005.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 940/2003
of 28 May 2003
on import licence applications for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under the tariff quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 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 Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 of 28 October 1996 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt(3),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 of 31 January 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt(4), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 4(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 4(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 stipulates that the Commission must set a single reduction percentage for quantities applied for if import licence applications exceed quantities available. That Article also provides that the Commission must notify the Member States of its decision within 10 working days of the day on which the licence applications are lodged.
(2) Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 lodged from 1 September 2001 to 19 May 2003 cover a quantity of 32065 tonnes while the maximum quantity to be made available is 32000 tonnes of rice falling within the above code.
(3) A single reduction percentage, as provided for in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 196/97, should therefore be set for the import licence applications lodged on 19 May 2003 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2184/96.
(4) No more import licences allowing a reduced customs duties should be issued for the current marketing year.
(5) In view of its purpose, this Regulation should take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Import licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 and benefiting from the reduced customs duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2148/96, lodged on 19 May 2003 and notified to the Commission, shall give rise to the issue of licences for the quantities applied for multiplied by a reduction percentage of 24,475.
Article 2
Import licences under Regulation (EC) No 2148/96 shall no longer be issued in respect of licence applications for rice falling within CN code 1006 submitted on or after 20 May 2003.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 28 May 2003.
Council Decision
of 14 May 2001
implementing Common Position 98/350/CFSP with a view to a European Union contribution to a mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo
(2001/375/CFSP)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to Council Common Position 98/350/CFSP of 25 May 1998 concerning human rights, democratic principles, the rules of law and good governance in Africa(1), in conjunction with the second indent of the first subparagraph of Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,
Whereas:
(1) A mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo has been conducted with the support of the European Union by Mr Georg Reisch, Mr Bernard Stasi and Mr Paul von Stülpnagel since the agreement concluded by the Togolese parties on 24 December 1998.
(2) That mission has contributed to the progress made in the dialogue in Togo, particularly to the preparations for, and follow-up to, the framework agreement signed in Lomé on 29 July 1999, hereinafter referred to as the "Framework Agreement".
(3) At its meeting on 13 June 2000, the Council confirmed the Union's willingness to support the continuation of the mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo, so as to encourage the democratic conduct of the electoral process in that country.
(4) On 30 January 2001, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Togo announced that general elections would take place on 14 and 28 October 2001.
(5) It is therefore appropriate to contribute to the continuation of the mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo, so as to consolidate progress made in that dialogue in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement and at the same time to ensure greater visibility for the Union's action,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
1. Mr Georg Reisch (spokesman), Mr Bernard Stasi and Mr Paul von Stülpnagel, hereinafter referred to as "the facilitators", are hereby appointed to conduct a mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo on behalf of the European Union.
2. The purpose of this mission shall be, by mediating between each of the Togolese parties, to encourage them to implement, in good faith and having respect for human rights, the provisions of the Framework Agreement, so as to create political conditions for a dialogue permitting the proper conduct of the general elections and conciliation in Togolese political life.
Article 2
The mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo shall take place under the authority of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative and the Commission. The facilitators shall report to the Council and the Commision after each mission.
Article 3
1. The European Union shall make a financial contribution to the mission to facilitate dialogue in Togo.
2. The financial reference amount for this purpose shall be EUR 79000.
3. The management of the expenditure financed by the amount specified in paragraph 2 shall be subject to the Community procedures and rules applying to budget matters.
Article 4
This Decision shall take effect from the date of its adoption.
It shall expire on 30 November 2001.
Article 5
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.
Done at Brussels, 14 May 2001.
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2406/86
of 30 July 1986
fixing, for August 1986, the levy applicable in Spain to products subject to the price control system
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1183/86 of 21 April 1986 laying down detailed rules for the system for controlling the prices and the quantities of certain products in the oils and fats sector released for consumption in Spain (1), and in particular Article 14 thereof,
Whereas Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 1183/86 provides that, for the period from 1 March to 31 December 1986, a levy is to be applied to imports into Spain of products subject to the price control system and to soya oil produced from imported beans and released for consumption; whereas that levy is to be fixed on the basis of the difference between, on the one hand, the average price of soya oil in Spain during the 1984/85 marketing year and, on the other hand, the price of that oil on the world market, plus the duty charged in Spain on imports from third countries;
Whereas that levy should be as fixed hereinafter,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The levy referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 1183/86 shall be 464,87 ECU per tonne of oil for August 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, 30 July 1986.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 24 October 2005
amending Decision 2002/300/EC as regards the areas excluded from the list of approved zones with regard to Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringens
(notified under document number C(2005) 4081)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2005/748/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Commission Decision 2002/300/EC of 18 April 2002 establishing the list of approved zones with regard to Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringes (2) lays down the areas in the Community considered to be free of the mollusc diseases Bonamia ostreae and/or Marteilia refringens.
(2)
Ireland and the United Kingdom informed the Commission by letters of June 2005 that Bonamia ostreae has been detected in Lough Foyle, a shared coastal water area on the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. That area was previously considered to be free of Bonamia ostreae but can therefore no longer be regarded as free of that disease.
(3)
In addition, Ireland has submitted a request for an amendment to the list of zones in Ireland approved with regard to Bonamia ostreae in Decision 2002/300/EC, in order to make the geographical description of one of the areas affected by that disease more precise. Accordingly, the description ‘Logmore, Belmullet’ should be replaced by ‘Loughmore, Blacksod Bay’.
(4)
Decision 2002/300/EC should 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 Annex to Decision 2002/300/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 24 October 2005.