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EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 291/39

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 46/96

of 19 July 1996

amending Annex XIV (Competition) 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 XIV to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 12/96 of 1 March 1996 (1);

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1475/95 of 28 June 1995 on the application of Article 85 (3) of the Treaty to certain categories of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreements (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 4 (Commission Regulation (EEC) No 123/85) of Annex XIV to the Agreement:

‘4 a. 395 R 1475: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1475/95 of 28 June 1995 on the application of Article 85 (3) of the Treaty to certain categories of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreements (OJ No L 145, 29. 6. 1995, p. 25). The provisions of the Regulation shall, for the purposes of the present Agreement, be read with the following adaptations: (a) in Article 5 (1) (2) (d), “Member State” shall read “EC Member State or EFTA State”; (b) in Article 8, introductory paragraph, “pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation 19/65/EEC” shall read “either on its own intitiative or at the request of the other surveillance authority or a State falling within its competence or of natural or legal persons claiming a legitimate interest”; (c) the following paragraph shall be added at the end of Article 8: “The competent surveillance authority may in such cases issue a decision in accordance with Articles 6 and 8 of Regulation No 17, or the corresponding provisions in Protocol 21 to the EEA Agreement, without any notification from the undertakings concerned being required.”’

Article 2

The texts of Regulation (EC) No 1475/95 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 August 1996, provided that all the notifications pursuant to Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee. It shall apply from 1 October 1995. The individual EFTA States may lay down transitional measures for the period between 1 July 1995 and the date of adoption to the extent necessary for constitutional reasons.

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, 19 July 1996. For the EEA Joint Committee The President H. HAFSTEIN

(1) OJ No L 124, 23. 5. 1996, p. 13.

(2) OJ No L 145, 29. 6. 1995, p. 25.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 251/27

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 57/95

of 18 July 1995

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 30/94 (1),

Whereas Directive 95/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 February 1995 on the maximum design speed, maximum torque and maximum net engine power of two or three-wheel motor vehicles (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 45r (Directive 94/20/EC of the European Parliament and the Council) of Chapter I to Annex II to the Agreement:

‘45s. 395 L 001: Directive 95/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 February 1995 on the maximum design speed, maximum torque and maximum net engine power of two or three-wheel motor vehicles (OJ No L 52, 8. 3. 1995, p. 1).’

Article 2

The texts of Directive 95/1/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 August 1995, 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, 18 July 1995. For the EEA Joint Committee The President E. BERG

(1) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 52, 8. 3. 1995, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 71/44

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 84/96

of 20 December 1996

amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms

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 Articles 86 and 98 thereof,

Whereas Protocol 31 to the Agreement was amended, inter alia, by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 70/96 (1);

Whereas Protocol 31 should be amended in order to allow for participation by the EFTA States in the promotion of energy efficiency in the Community,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Article 14 of Protocol 31 to the Agreement shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 14 Energy programmes and environment-related energy activities: 1. As from 1 January 1996, the EFTA States shall participate in the Community programme referred to in paragraph 5 (a) and in actions pursuant thereto. 2. As from 1 January 1996, the EFTA States shall participate in the Community programme referred to in paragraph 5 (b) and in actions pursuant thereto. 3. The EFTA/EEA States shall contribute financially to the programmes referred to in paragraph 5 (a) and (b), and to actions pursuant thereto, in accordance with Article 82 (1) (a) of the Agreement. 4. As from the start of the cooperation in the programmes referred to in paragraph 5 (a) and (b), and the actions pursuant thereto, the EFTA/EEA States shall participate fully in the EC committees which assist the European Commission in the management of such programmes and actions. 5. The Contracting Parties shall seek to strengthen cooperation in the framework of Community activities resulting from the following Community acts: (a) 393D 0500: Council Decision 93/500/EEC of 13 September 1993 concerning the promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (Altener programme) (OJ No L 235, 18. 9. 1993, p. 41). (b) 396D 0737: Council Decision 96/737/EC of 16 December 1996 concerning a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency in the Community (SAVE II programme) (OJ No L 335, 24. 12. 1996, p. 50).’

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on 23 December 1996, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee. It shall apply from 1 January 1996.

Article 3

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, 20 December 1996. For the EEA Joint Committee The President H. HAFSTEIN

(1) See page 43 of this Official Journal.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 21/3

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 49/96

of 4 October 1996

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, 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 18/96 (1);

Whereas the 18th Commission Directive 95/34/EC of 10 July 1995 adapting to technical progress Annexes II, III, VI and VII to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 1 (Council Directive 76/768/EEC) in Chapter XVI of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 395 L 0034: 18th Commission Directive 95/34/EC of 10 July 1995 (OJ No L 167, 18. 7. 1995, p. 19).’

Article 2

The texts of the 18th Directive 95/34/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 November 1996, provided that all the notifications pursuant to 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, 4 October 1996. For the EEA Joint Committee The President H. HAFSTEIN

(1) OJ No L 124, 23. 5. 1996, p. 26.

(2) OJ No L 167, 18. 7. 1995, p. 19.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 71/40

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 67/96

of 27 November 1996

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, hereafter 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 47/96 (1);

Whereas Commission Decision 96/304/EC of 22 April 1996 on establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed linen and T-shirts (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 2 (eh) (Commission Decision 96/13/EC) in Annex XX to the Agreement:

‘2(ei) 396 D 0304: Commission Decision 96/304/EC of 22 April 1996 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed linen and T-shirts (OJ No L 116, 11. 5. 1996, p. 30).’

Article 2

The texts of Decision 96/304/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 1996, 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, 27 November 1996. For the EEA Joint Committee The President H. HAFSTEIN

(1) OJ No L 291, 14. 11. 1996, p. 41.

(2) OJ No L 116, 11. 5. 1996, p. 30.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 100/70

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 81/96

of 13 December 1996

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 68/96 (1);

Whereas Commission Decision 96/461/EC of 11 July 1996 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to washing machines (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Point 2c (Commission Decision 93/430/EEC) in Annex XX to the Agreement shall be replaced by the following:

‘2c. 396 D 0461: Commission Decision 96/461/EC of 11 July 1996 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to washing machines (OJ No L 191, 1. 8. 1996, p. 56)’

Article 2

The texts of Commission Decision 96/461/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 January 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, 13 December 1996. For the EEA Joint Committee The President H. HAFSTEINM

(1) OJ No L 71, 13. 3. 1997, p. 42.

(2) OJ No L 191, 1. 8. 1996, p. 56.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 182/32

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 4/97

of 14 March 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 41/94 (1);

Whereas Commission Decision 96/139/EC of 24 January 1996 amending the list of national standardization bodies in Annex II to Council Directive 83/189/EEC (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 1 (Council Directive 83/189/EEC) of Chapter XIX of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 396 D 0139: Commission Decision 96/139/EC of 24 January 1996 (OJ No L 32, 10. 2. 1996, p. 31).’

Article 2

The text of adaptation (g) to point 1 of Chapter XIX of Annex II shall be replaced by the following:

‘The following shall be added to Annex II: “ICELAND STRI Stadlarád Islands LIECHTENSTEIN TPMN Liechtensteinische Technische Prüf-, Mess- und Normenstelle NORWAY NSF Norges Standardiseringsforbund NEK Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite STF Statens teleforvaltning.”’

Article 3

The texts of Decision 96/139/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 1 April 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, 14 March 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President C. DAY

(1) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1994, p. 16.

(2) OJ No L 32, 10. 2. 1996, p. 31.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 182/49

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 16/97

of 26 March 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 4/97 (1);

Whereas Decision No 3052/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1995 establishing a procedure for the exchange of information on national measures derogating from the principle of the free movement of goods within the Commuity (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 3e (Directive 94/1 I/EEC of the European Parliament and of the Council) in Chapter XIX of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘3f. 395 D 3052: Decision No 3052/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1995 establishing a procedure for the exchange of information on national measures derogating from the principle of the free movement of goods within the Community (OJ No L 321, 30. 12. 1995, p. 1).’

Article 2

The texts of Decision No 3052/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 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 April 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, 26 March 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President C. DAY

(1) See page 32 of this Official Journal.

(2) OJ No L 321, 30. 12. 1995, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 242/67

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 21/97

of 2 May 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 68/95 (1);

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1441/95 of 26 June 1995 amending Annexes I, II and III of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement;

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1442/95 of 26 June 1995 amending Annexes I, II, III and IV of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (3) is to be incorporated into the Agreement;

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1798/95 of 25 July 1995 amending Annex IV to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (4) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indents shall be added in point 14 (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90) in Chapter XIII of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 395 R 1441: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1441/95 of 26 June 1995 (OJ L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 22).

— 395 R 1442: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1442/95 of 26 June 1995 (OJ L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 26).

— 395 R 1798: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1798/95 of 25 July 1995 (OJ L 174, 26. 7. 1995, p. 20).’

Article 2

The texts of Commission Regulation (EC) Nos 1441/95, 1442/95 and 1798/95 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 5 May 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, 2 May 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President C. DAY

(1) OJ L 57, 7. 3. 1996, p. 33.

(2) OJ L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 22.

(3) OJ L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 26.

(4) OJ L 174, 26. 7. 1995, p. 20.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 316/17

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 55/97

of 31 July 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 14/97 (1);

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 418/96 of 7 March 1996 amending Annex VI to 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 54b (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 396 R 0418: Commission Regulation (EC) No 418/96 of 7 March 1996 (OJ L 59, 8. 3. 1996, p. 10.).’

Article 2

The texts of Regulation (EC) No 418/96 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 August 1997, provided that all the notifications pursuant to 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 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President E. BULL

(1) OJ L 182, 10. 7. 1997, p. 46.

(2) OJ L 59, 8. 3. 1996, p. 10.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 290/30

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 44/97

of 10 July 1997

amending Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, on the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine

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 Protocol 47 to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 4/96 (1);

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/96 of 17 April 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3201/90 laying down detailed rules for the description and presentation of wines and grape musts (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 26 (Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3201/90) in Appendix 1 of Protocol 47 to the Agreement:

‘— 396 R 0692: Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/96 of 17 April 1996 (OJ L 97, 18. 4. 1996, p. 15).’

Article 2

The texts of Regulation (EC) No 692/96 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 August 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, 10 July 1997. For the EEA Joint Committee The President E. BULL

(1) OJ L 102, 25. 4. 1996, p. 45.

(2) OJ L 97, 18. 4. 1996, p. 15.