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EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 193/41

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 87/97

of 9 December 1997

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 33/96 (1);

Whereas Annex IV to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 49/97 (2);

Whereas European Parliament and Council Directive 96/57/EC of 3 September 1996 on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof (3) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 4 (Council Directive 92/75/EEC) of Chapter IV of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘5. 396 L 0057: European Parliament and Council Directive 96/57/EC on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof (OJ L 236, 18.9.1996, p. 36)’.

Article 2

The following point shall be inserted after point 12 (European Parliament and Council Directive 94/22/EC) of Annex IV to the Agreement:

‘13. 396 L 0057: European Parliament and Council Directive 96/57/EC on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof (OJ L 236, 18.9.1996, p. 36) (4)

Article 3

The texts of Directive 96/57/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 4

This Decision shall enter into force on 10 December 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 5

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of and in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 9 December 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President E. BULL

(1) OJ L 237, 19. 9. 1996, p. 25.

(2) OJ L 290, 23. 10. 1997, p. 35.

(3) OJ L 236, 18. 9. 1996, p. 36.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 193/51

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 95/97

of 9 December 1997

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 16/97 (1);

Whereas Council Directive 69/493/EEC of 15 December 1969 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to crystal glass (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 3f (European Parliament and Council Decision No 3052/95/EEC) of Chapter XIX of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘3g. 369 L 0493: Council Directive 69/493/EEC of 15 December 1969 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to crystal glass (OJ L 326, 29.12.1969, p. 36)’.

Article 2

The texts of Directive 69/493/EEC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 10 December 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of and in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 9 December 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President E. BULL

(1) OJ L 182, 10. 7. 1997, p. 49.

(2) OJ L 326, 29. 12. 1969, p. 36.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 272/14

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 10/98

of 6 March 1998

amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 92/97 (1);

Whereas Commission Directive 96/65/EC of 11 October 1996 adapting to technical progress for the fourth time Council Directive 88/379/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations and modifying Directive 91/442/EC on dangerous preparations the packaging of which must be fitted with child-resistant fastenings (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. The following indent shall be added in point 10 (Council Directive 88/379/EEC) in Chapter XV of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 396 L 0065: Commission Directive 96/65/EC of 11 October 1996 (OJ L 265, 18.10.1996, p. 15).’

2. The following indent shall be added in point 12b (Commission Directive 91/442/EEC) in Chapter XV of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘, as amended by:

— 396 L 0065: Commission Directive 96/65/EC of 11 October 1996 (OJ L 265, 18.10.1996, p. 15).’

Article 2

The texts of Directive 96/65/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 7 March 1998, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 6 March 1998. For the EEA Joint Committee The President F. BARBASO

(1) OJ L 193, 9.7.1998, p. 48.

(2) OJ L 265, 18.10.1996, p. 15.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 193/49

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 93/97

of 28 November 1997

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 50/96 (1),

Whereas Commission Decision 97/129/EC of 28 January 1997 establishing the identification system for packaging materials pursuant to European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 7 (European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC) in Chapter XVII of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘7a. 397 D 0129: Commission Decision 97/129/EC of 28 January 1997 establishing the identification system for packaging materials pursuant to European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 50, 20.2.1997, p. 28)’.

Article 2

The texts of Decision 97/129/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 December 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of and in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 28 November 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President E. BULL

(1) OJ L 21, 23. 1. 1997, p. 4.

(2) OJ L 50, 20. 2. 1997, p. 28.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 272/20

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 14/98

of 6 March 1998

amending Annex XVIII (Health and safety at work, labour law, and equal treatment for men and women) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’ and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex XVIII to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 35/97 (1);

Whereas Council Directive 96/97/EC of 20 December 1996 amending Directive 86/378/EEC on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in occupational social security schemes (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 20 (Council Directive 86/378/EEC) in Annex XVIII to the Agreement:

‘, as amended by:

— 396 L 0097: Council Directive 96/97/EC of 20 December 1996 (OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 20).’

Article 2

The texts of Directive 96/97/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 7 March 1998, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 6 March 1998. For the EEA Joint Committee The President F. BARBASO

(1) OJ L 270, 2.10.1997, p. 23.

(2) OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 20.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 310/25

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 37/98

of 30 April 1998

amending Annex XVIII (Health and safety at work, labour law, and equal treatment for men and women) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex XVIII to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 14/98 of 6 March 1998 (1);

Whereas Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following shall be inserted after point 29 (Council Directive 94/33/EC) in Annex XVIII to the Agreement:

‘30. 396 L 0071: Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (OJ L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 1). The provisions of the Directive shall, for the purposes of the present Agreement, be read with the following adaptation: in Article 3(10), the word “Treaty” shall read “EEA Agreement”.’

Article 2

The texts of Directive 96/71/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of the Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1998, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 1998. For the EEA Joint Committee The President F. BARBASO

(1) OJ L 272, 8.10.1998, p. 20.

(2) OJ L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 1.
Corrigendum to Decision No 2/1999 of the EU/Czech Association Council of 30 July 1999 adopting the terms and conditions for the participation of the Czech Republic in Community programmes in the field of research, technological development and demonstration (1998 to 2002) and in programmes for research and training activities (1998 to 2002)

(Official Journal of the European Communities L 258 of 5 October 1999)

On page 19, in the title of the Decision:

for: "Decision No 2/1999",

read: "Decision No 1/1999".
DECISION No 5/98 OF THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part of 23 December 1998 extending the double-checking system established by Decision No 3/97 of the Association Council for the period 1 January to 31 December 1999 (1999/57/EC)

THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,

Whereas the Contact Group referred to in Article 11 of Protocol 2 to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, which entered into force on 1 February 1995, met on 14 October 1998 and agreed to recommend to the Association Council established under Article 106 of the Agreement that the double-checking system introduced in 1998 by Association Council Decision No 3/97 should be extended for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1999;

Whereas the Association Council, having been supplied with all relevant information, has agreed with this recommendation,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The double-checking system established by Association Council Decision No 3/97 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1998 shall continue to apply for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1999. In the preamble and Article 1(1) and (3) of the Decision, references to the period 1 January to 31 December 1998 shall be replaced by references to '1 January to 31 December 1999`.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1999.

Done at Brussels, 23 December 1998.

For the Association Council

The President

A. G. PLESU
DECISION No 2/99 OF THE EC/EFTA JOINT COMMITTEE ON COMMON TRANSIT

of 30 March 1999

amending Appendix I of the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure

(1999/308/EC)

THE JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure(1), and in particular Article 13(3)(a) thereof,

Whereas an international computer network is required to enable the exchange of information between the competent authorities following implementation of the computerised transit system introduced by Decision No 1/99 of the Joint Committee(2);

Whereas the European Community has already developed the Common Communications Network/Common Systems Interface (CCN/CSI) which fulfils all the necessary requirements;

Whereas it is appropriate to extend the CCN/CSI to the EFTA countries and to provide for a way of establishing their participation;

Whereas it is necessary therefore to amend Appendix I of the Convention,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Appendix I of the Convention is amended as follows:

The following new paragraph is inserted as paragraph 1a in Article 23a: "1a. For the exchange of information foreseen in paragraph 1, the Common Communications Network/Common Systems Interface (CCN/CSI) of the Community shall be used by all the Contracting Parties. The financial participation of the EFTA countries and other related issues shall be agreed between the Community and each of the EFTA countries."

Article 2

This decision shall enter into force on 31 March 1999.

Done at Brussels, 30 March 1999.

For the Joint Committee

Frida NOKKEN

The Chairman

(1) OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2.

(2) OJ L 65, 12.3.1999, p. 50.
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 77/98

of 31 July 1998

amending Protocol 21 to the EEA Agreement, on the implementation of competition rules applicable to undertakings

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement", and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 447/98 of 1 March 1998 on the notifications, time limits and hearings provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 on the control of concentrations between undertakings(1), replacing Commission Regulation (EC) No 3384/94 on the notifications, time limits and hearings provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 on the control of concentrations between undertakings(2), is to be incorporated into the Agreement;

Whereas the list contained in Article 3(1) of Protocol 21 to the Agreement reflects the general state of Community law in this field;

Whereas Protocol 21 to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 27/98 of 27 March 1998(3);

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 447/98 should be included in the list contained in Article 3(1) of Protocol 21 to the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

In Article 3(1) of Protocol 21 to the Agreement point 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3384/94) shall be replaced by the following: "2. 398 R 0447: Commission Regulation (EC) No 447/98 of 1 March 1998 on the notifications, time limits and hearings provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 61, 2.3.1998, p. 1)."

Article 2

The texts of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 447/98 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 September 1998, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 31 July 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

N. v. LIECHTENSTEIN

(1) OJ L 61, 2.3.1998, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 377, 31.12.1994, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 310, 19.11.1998, p. 9.
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 97/98

of 25 September 1998

amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement", and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex XX to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 76/98 of 31 July 1998(1);

Whereas Council Decision 97/101/EC of 27 January 1997 establishing a reciprocal exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution within the Member States(2), is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 14a (Council Directive 96/62/EC) in Annex XX to the Agreement: "14b. 397 D 0101: Council Decision 97/101/EC of 27 January 1997 establishing a reciprocal exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution within the Member States (OJ L 35, 5.2.1997, p. 14)".

Article 2

The texts of Decision 97/101/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 26 September 1998, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 25 September 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

N. v. LIECHTENSTEIN

(1) OJ L 172, 8.7.1999, p. 55.

(2) OJ L 35, 5.2.1997, p. 14.
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 92/98

of 25 September 1998

amending Annex XI (Telecommunication services) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement", and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex XI to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 75/98 of 17 July 1998(1);

Whereas Commission Decision 98/80/EC of 7 January 1998 on amendment of Annex II to Council Directive 92/44/EEC(2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 5b (Council Directive 92/44/EEC) in Annex XI to the Agreement: "- 398 D 0080: Commission Decision 98/80/EC of 7 January 1998 (OJ L 14, 20.1.1998, p. 27)."

Article 2

The texts of Decision 98/80/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 13 November 1998, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 25 September 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

N. v. LIECHTENSTEIN

(1) OJ L 172, 8.7.1999, p. 54.

(2) OJ L 14, 20.1.1998, p. 27.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee

No 158/1999

of 26 November 1999

amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement", and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision No 104/1999 of the EEA Joint Committee of 24 September 1999(1).

(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 330/1999 of 12 February 1999 amending Section C of Annex VI to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs(2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 18 (Council Directive 79/112/EEC) in Chapter I of Annex II to the Agreement:

"- 399 R 0330: Commission Regulation (EC) No 330/1999 of 12 February 1999 (OJ L 40, 13.2.1999, p. 23)."

Article 2

The texts of Regulation (EC) No 330/1999 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 27 November 1999, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 1999.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

N. v. Liechtenstein

(1) OJ L 325, 21.12.2000, p. 8.

(2) OJ L 40, 13.2.1999, p. 23.