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COUNCIL DECISION
of 19 July 1999
concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on mutual recognition of OECD principles of good laboratory practice (GLP) and compliance monitoring programmes between the European Community and the State of Israel
(1999/662/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) and Article 300(4),
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) the Agreement on mutual Recognition of OECD principles of good laboratory practice (GLP) and compliance monitoring programmes, initialled in Brussels on 16 January 1997, was negotiated by the Commission in accordance with its negotiating guidelines and should be approved;
(2) certain aspects of implementation have been assigned to the Joint Committee established by the Agreement, and in particular the power to amend certain parts of the two Annexes;
(3) it is necessary to lay down the internal procedures required for the proper functioning of the Agreement; the Commission should be empowered to make certain technical changes to the Agreement and to take certain decisions concerning its implementation,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Agreement on mutual recognition of OECD principles of good laboratory practice (GLP) and compliance monitoring programmes between the European Community and the State of Israel is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement and the Agreed Minutes are attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, transmit the note provided for in Article 16 of the Agreement(1).
Article 3
1. The Commission, assisted by the Special Committee appointed by the Council, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee provided for in Article 10 of the Agreement. After consulting the Special Committee, the Commission shall carry out the notifications, consultations and exchanges of information, shall make the requests for inspections and for participation in inspections, and, if need be, shall reply to requests, in accordance with Articles 3(2), 5(2), 6, 7, 9 and 12 of the Agreement and in Annex II thereto, and adopt the Decision provided for in Article 11(2) and (3) and the second sentence of Article 12.
2. The position of the Community within the Joint Committee, with regard to amendments to Annex I decided on in accordance with the second sentence of Article 4 of the Agreement and to amendments to Annex II decided on in accordance with Article 5 of the Agreement, shall be adopted by the Commission after it has consulted the Special Committee referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.
3. All other decisions shall be taken by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.
Done at Brussels, 19 July 1999.
COMMISSION DECISION of 3 July 1997 concerning a request for exemption submitted by Spain pursuant to Article 8 (2) (c) of Council Directive 70/156/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (97/503/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by European Parliament and Council Directive 96/79/EC (2), and in particular Article 8 (2) (c) thereof,
Whereas the request submitted by Spain on 16 July 1996, which reached the Commission on 6 August 1996, contains the information required by Article 8 (2) (c); whereas the request concerns the fitting of one type of vehicle with one type of third stop lamp falling within category ECE S3 by virtue of ECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) Regulation No 7 carried out in accordance with ECE Regulation No 48;
Whereas the reasons given in the request, according to which the fitting of the stop lamps and the stop lamps themselves do not meet the requirements of Council Directive 76/758/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps and stop lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers (3), as last amended by Commission Directive 89/516/EEC (4), and of Council Directive 76/756/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers (5), as last amended by Commission Directive 91/663/EEC (6), are well founded; whereas the descriptions of the tests, the results thereof and their compliance with ECE Regulations No 7 and No 48 ensure a satisfactory level of safety;
Whereas the Community Directives concerned will be amended in order to permit the production and fitting of such stop lamps;
Whereas the measure provided for by this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Adaptation to Technical Progress set up by Directive 70/156/EEC,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The request submitted by Spain for an exemption concerning the production of one type of third stop lamp falling within category ECE S3 by virtue of ECE Regulation No 7 and the fitting thereof in accordance with ECE Regulation No 48 on the type of vehicle for which it is intended is hereby approved.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.
Done at Brussels, 3 July 1997.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 3149/81
of 30 October 1981
on the classification of goods within subheading 38.19 T of the Common Customs Tariff
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas, in order to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, provisions must be laid down concerning the tariff classification of a product consisting of D-glucitol (sorbitol) containing one part per thousand added 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3-one 1,1-dioxide (saccharin);
Whereas subheading 38.19 T of the Common Customs Tariff annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3002/81 (3), refers to D-glucitol (sorbitol) other than that falling within subheading 29.04 C III;
Whereas the provisions of Note 1 (a) to Chapter 29 prescribe that the headings of that Chapter are to be taken to apply only to separate chemically defined organic compounds; whereas the addition of one part per thousand l,2-Benzisothiazol-3-one 1,1-dioxide (saccharin) makes it impossible for the product in question any longer to be considered as a separate compound;
Whereas in the absence of a more specific heading this product must be classified in heading No 38.19 as a chemical product not elsewhere specified or included; whereas, within heading No 38.19, subheading 38.19 T should be chosen for the product in question;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The product consisting of D-Glucitol (sorbitol) containing one part per thousand added l,2-Benzisothiazol-3-one 1,1-dioxide (saccharin) shall fall within Common Customs Tariff heading No
38.19
Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included; residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included:
T.
D-Glucitol (sorbitol) other than that falling within subheading 29.04 C III.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 42nd 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 October 1981.
Commission Decision
of 30 October 2000
approving contingency plans for the control of avian influenza and of Newcastle disease
(notified under document number C(2000) 3136)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2000/680/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and in particular Article 17(4) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease(2), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and in particular Article 21(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Avian influenza and Newcastle disease are diseases which both affect avian species.
(2) The criteria to be applied when drawing up contingency plans for the control of avian influenza and for Newcastle disease are laid down in Annex VI of Directive 92/40/EEC and in Annex VII of Directive 92/66/EEC, respectively.
(3) The criteria for contingency plans listed in the two annexes referred to above are identical.
(4) Disease control measures to be applied in the event of outbreaks of avian influenza or Newcastle disease follow the same principles and involve poultry producers, operators of slaughterhouses and rendering plants, veterinarians in the field and diagnostic laboratories. It is therefore possible to prepare a contingency plan which covers at the same time avian influenza and Newcastle disease.
(5) Member States have submitted for approval national contingency plans which list and specify the measures to be carried out in the event of outbreaks of avian influenza and Newcastle disease.
(6) After examination these plans fulfil the criteria laid down and permit the desired objective to be attained subject to an effective implementation.
(7) Member States shall carry out scenario studies and stimulation exercises in order to ensure the effectiveness of the plans.
(8) Member States have the obligation to update the plans on a regular basis.
(9) The measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The contingency plans for the control of avian influenza and for Newcastle disease submitted by the Member States listed in the Annex are approved.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 30 October 2000.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 17 June 1994
on the conclusion of the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools
(94/558/ECSC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 95 thereof,
With the assent of the Council,
Having consulted the Consultative Committee,
Whereas the European Coal and Steel Community is concerned to provide for the joint education of the children of its staff in the European Schools as a way of ensuring the proper operation of the Community institutions and of facilitating the accomplishment of their tasks; whereas, to this end, on 12 April 1957 the original Member States signed the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools;
Whereas, on 31 May 1990, the Council and the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council called for a new Convention concerning the European Schools to be drafted with a view to lending greater efficiency to the operation of the Schools and greater recognition to the role played by the Community therein;
Whereas the participation of the European Coal and Steel Community in the implementation of the said Convention is necessary in order to ensure the attainment of the Commuity's objectives;
Whereas the European Coal and Steel Community will participate in the implementation of the Convention by exercising the powers arising from the rules laid down by the Convention and by such future acts as it may adopt in accordance with the terms of the Convention;
Whereas it is accordingly necessary for the European Coal and Steel Community to conclude the said Convention;
Whereas the sole powers of action available for the adoption of this Decision are those laid down in Article 95 of the ECSC Treaty,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools is hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community. The text of the Convention is attached hereto (1).
Article 2
The President of the Commission shall deposit the instrument of approval in accordance with Article 33 of the Convention.
Done at Luxembourg, 17 June 1994.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1127/2001
of 7 June 2001
altering the 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 (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2), and in particular Article 31(3), last indent thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The export refunds on milk and milk products were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1024/2001(3).
(2) It follows from the application of the detailed rules contained in Regulation (EC) No 1024/2001 to the information known to the Commission that the export refunds for the products listed in the Annex hereto should be altered to the amounts set out therein,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The export refunds referred to in Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 on products exported in the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1024/2001 are hereby altered, in respect of the products set out in the Annex hereto, to the amounts set out therein.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 June 2001.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 7 June 2001.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 3011/95 of 19 December 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 823/87 laying down special provisions relating to quality wines produced in specific regions
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 129 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Whereas reference should be made to the Agreement between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Spain and related statements and Article 18 of the Directive on the harmonization of the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of paragraph (ii) thereof;
Whereas Article 129 of the Act of Accession permits the use of the composite terms 'British Sherry', 'Irish Sherry' and 'Cyprus Sherry' on the territory of the United Kingdom and Ireland until 31 December 1995;
Whereas correct information to consumers, including in advertising, and adequate protection of the legitimate interests of wine producers of specified regions should be provided; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 823/87 (2) should accordingly be amended,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
In Article 15 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 823/87 the first subparagraph is hereby amended as follows:
(a) in the introductory phrase the terms 'the description and presentation' shall be replaced by 'the description, presentation and advertising';
(b) the first indent shall be replaced by the following:
'- the name of a specific region as referred to in Article 3 included on the list drawn up pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 1,`.
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 January 1996.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 December 1995.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2113/2001
of 26 October 2001
concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export to certain third countries of wholly milled medium and long grain A rice issued in Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001
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 Regulation (EC) No 1987/2001(2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001(3).
(2) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 299/95(5), allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award.
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 a maximum refund should not be fixed.
(4) 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
No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 19 to 25 October 2001 in response to the invitation to tender for the export refund on wholly milled medium and long grain A rice to certain third European countries issued in Regulation (EC) No 2009/2001.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 October 2001.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 26 October 2001.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 6 December 1996
concerning the adoption of the guidelines for the indicative programmes concerning financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (MEDA)
(96/706/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 on financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (MEDA) (1), and in particular Article 9 (1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas it is necessary for the Commission to take into account the findings and recommendations of reports from the Court of Auditors on cooperation with the Mediterranean partners;
Whereas Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 provides that the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt guidelines for the indicative programmes which are to define the main objectives of cooperation with the Mediterranean partners;
Whereas the Commission submitted a Communication on 8 March 1995 entitled ‘Strengthening the Mediterranean policy of the European Union: proposals for the implementation of a Euro-Mediterranean partnership’;
Whereas, in the Barcelona Declaration, the Euro-Mediterranean partnership has been adopted to meet the challenges facing the region,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The guidelines for the indicative programmes concerning financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (MEDA indicative programmes), as shown in the Annex to this Decision, are hereby adopted.
Article 2
These guidelines shall be reviewed in conjunction with Regulation (EC) No 1488/96, as provided for in Article 15 (6) thereof.
Article 3
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall take effect on the date of its publication.
Done at Brussels, 6 December 1996.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2465/2001
of 14 December 2001
fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2007/2001
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 Regulation (EC) No 1987/2001(2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2007/2001(3).
(2) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 299/95(5), allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.
(3) The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.
(4) 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
The maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2007/2001 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 7 to 13 December 2001 at 194,00 EUR/t.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 December 2001.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 14 December 2001.