ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
(50)

As a preliminary remark, the Commission would like to point out that the necessity to further improve the performance of vehicles regarding the emissions of atmospheric pollutants is well recognised by the Commission. This is the reason why, as already mentioned, the Euro 5 proposal has recently been made. According to the proposal the emission limits for particulate matter from new diesel passenger cars and the smallest light-duty vehicles will be reduced by 80 %. In establishing the Euro 5 proposal, the Commission attempted to strike a balance between the need for further improvements in environmental performance and the need to provide car manufacturers with the necessary time to design vehicles and plan production activities. This consideration is reflected in particular in the provisions on the entry into force of the regulation. By bringing forward the application of the particulate matter emission limits set out in the Euro 5 proposal, the measure notified by the Dutch authorities would dramatically reduce the proposed lead time for implementation. This would have a significant impact on vehicle manufacturers, by obliging them to adapt their production to the requirements of the Dutch legislation or requiring them to restrict the models offered in the Dutch market. It should be noted in this regard that, at present, not all types of vehicles in the categories M1 and N1, class I, are available with a particulate filter. The Dutch authorities have informed the Commission that several types of diesel passenger cars with diesel particulate filter are already available or will soon be available in the Dutch market. However the Commission notes that, on the basis of the information available to the Commission (as of December 2005), there are at least 240 different types of passenger cars out of ca. 710 that are not available in the Dutch market with a particulate filter and that therefore would be excluded from that market if the notified measure were adopted. As for some models it is the bigger engines that are equipped with particulate filters, the Dutch measure could risk excluding the smaller, more fuel efficient engines of those models from the Dutch market which would run counter to the EU’s established policy of limiting CO2 emissions.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 179/51

COUNCIL DECISION

of 27 June 2006

amending Decision 2003/631/EC adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency

(2006/450/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1), (hereinafter referred to as the ACP-EC Agreement),

Having regard to the internal agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (2), and in particular, Article 3 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Council Decision 2002/274/EC of 25 March 2002 concluding consultations with Liberia under Articles 96 and 97 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3) provides for the adoption of appropriate measures within the meaning of Articles 96(2)(c) and 97(3) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement.

(2) Council Decision 2003/631/EC of 25 August 2003 adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency (4) provides for the adoption of further appropriate measures within the meaning of Article 96(2)(b)(c) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement.

(3) Council Decision 2005/16/EC (5), which amends Decision 2003/631/EC, extends the validity of these measures to 30 June 2006.

(4) The measures undertaken by the Liberian government in a very difficult budgetary situation attest to its determination to make headway in line with the principles of good governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law.

(5) It is therefore convenient to lift the appropriate measures concerned, adopted under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The appropriate measures adopted under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement are hereby lifted.

Article 2

An intensive political dialogue shall continue on the basis of Article 8 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement. The content of this political dialogue is set out in the annexed letter to the President of Liberia.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 2006. For the Council The President J. PRÖLL

(1) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3. Agreement as amended by the Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (OJ L 287, 28.10.2005, p. 4).

(2) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.

(3) OJ L 96, 13.4.2002, p. 23.

(4) OJ L 220, 3.9.2003, p. 3.

(5) OJ L 8, 12.1.2005, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 197/14

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION MONUC SPT/1/2006

of 30 May 2006

on the acceptance of third States’ contributions to the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process

(2006/499/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular third subparagraph of Article 25 thereof,

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2006/319/CFSP of 27 April 2006 on the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process (1) (Operation EUFOR RD Congo), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) At the request of the Political and Security Committee and in accordance with the tasking by the European Union Military Committee (EUMC), the EU Operation Commander and EU Force Commander held the Force Generation and Manning Conferences on 3 and 10 May 2006.

(2) Following recommendations on a contribution from Turkey by the EU Operation Commander and the EUMC, the contribution from Turkey should be accepted.

(3) In accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Third States’ contributions

Following the Force Generation and Manning Conferences, the contribution from Turkey shall be accepted for the EU military operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in support of MONUC during the election process.

Article 2

Entry into force

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

Done at Brussels, 30 May 2006. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson F.J. KUGLITSCH

(1) OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 98.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 276/109

COUNCIL DECISION 2006/675/CFSP

of 10 August 2006

concerning a contribution by the Swiss Confederation to the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process (Operation EUFOR RD Congo)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Political and Security Committee, in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 25 of the Treaty and pursuant to Article 10(2) of Council Joint Action 2006/319/CFSP of 27 April 2006 on the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process (1), adopted Decision MONUC SPT/1/2006 (2) and Decision MONUC SPT/2/2006 (3) on 30 May 2006.

(2) Following recommendations on a contribution from the Swiss Confederation by the EU Operation Commander and the European Union Military Committee (EUMC), the contribution from the Swiss Confederation should be accepted.

(3) In accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. The offer for a contribution by the Swiss Confederation to Operation EUFOR RD Congo is hereby accepted.

2. The Swiss Confederation shall be represented in the Committee of Contributors set up by Decision MONUC SPT/2/2006.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 10 August 2006. For the Council The President E. TUOMIOJA

(1) OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 98.

(2) OJ L 197, 19.7.2006, p. 14.

(3) OJ L 194, 14.7.2006, p. 31.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 346/26

COUNCIL DECISION

of 30 November 2006

establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the Community within the Food Aid Committee as regards the extension of the Food Aid Convention 1999

(2006/906/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181 in conjunction with Article 300(2), second subparagraph, thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Food Aid Convention 1999 (hereinafter the ‘Convention’) was concluded by the Community by Decision 2000/421/EC (1) and extended by decisions of the Food Aid Committee in June 2002, in June 2003 and in June 2005, so as to remain in force until 30 June 2007.

(2) A further one year extension of the Convention is in the interest of both the Community and its Member States. Pursuant to Article XXV(b) of the Convention, that extension is conditional upon the remaining in force, for the same period, of the Grains Trade Convention 1995. The Commission, which represents the Community in the Food Aid Committee, should therefore be authorised by a Council Decision to vote in favour of such extension,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The European Community's position within the Food Aid Committee shall be to vote in favour of the extension of the Food Aid Convention 1999 for a further one year period, on the condition that the Grains Trade Convention 1995 remains in force for the same period.

The Commission is hereby authorised to express this position within the Food Aid Committee.

Done at Brussels, 30 November 2006. For the Council The President L. HYSSÄLÄ

(1) OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 37.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 335/47

COUNCIL DECISION 2006/866/CFSP

of 30 November 2006

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP of 25 November 2002 extending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 21 November 2005, the Council adopted Decision 2005/808/CFSP (2) extending the mandate of Ms Maryse DAVIET as Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM). In accordance with this Decision, her mandate expires on 31 December 2006.

(2) On 30 November 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/867/CFSP extending and amending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) until 31 December 2007.

(3) The mandate of the Head of Mission of the EUMM should therefore also be extended,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The mandate of Ms Maryse DAVIET as Head of Mission of the EUMM is hereby extended until 31 December 2007.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 30 November 2006. For the Council The President L. HYSSÄLÄ

(1) OJ L 321, 26.11.2002, p. 51. Joint Action as last amended by Joint Action 2005/807/CFSP (OJ L 303, 22.11.2005, p. 61).

(2) OJ L 303, 22.11.2005, p. 62.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 330/60

Corrigendum to Council Decision 2007/787/EC of 29 November 2007 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union

( Official Journal of the European Union L 317 of 5 December 2007 )

The publication of this decision is annulled.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 1/6

COUNCIL DECISION

of 1 January 2007

appointing the Bulgarian and Romanian members of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2007/3/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Articles 12 and 48 thereof,

Having regard to the proposals made by the governments of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The members of the European Economic and Social Committee have been appointed, for the period from 21 September 2006 to 20 September 2010, by Council Decisions 2006/524/EC, Euratom (1), 2006/651/EC, Euratom (2) and 2006/703/EC, Euratom (3).

(2) Following the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and of Romania to the European Union, the European Economic and Social Committee should be enlarged by the appointment of 27 members representing the various economic and social components of organised civil society,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The persons whose names and titles are listed in the Annex are hereby appointed members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period up to 20 September 2010.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall apply from 1 January 2007.

Done at Brussels, 1 January 2007. For the Council The President F.-W. STEINMEIER

(1) OJ L 207, 28.7.2006, p. 30.

(2) OJ L 269, 28.9.2006, p. 13.

(3) OJ L 291, 21.10.2006, p. 33.
(1)

Following the adoption of Commission Decision 2005/513/EC of 11 July 2005 on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5 GHz frequency band for the implementation of Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs) (2), further investigations of the technical parameters defined in this Decision revealed that the maximum mean e.i.r.p. density limits in the bands 5 150-5 250 MHz and 5 250-5 350 MHz can be expressed in a similar way, thus substantially facilitating equipment testing, as opposed to the specifications in the Decision of 11 July 2005. The new formulation of the technical parameters would therefore ease the take-up of these systems in the EU.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 61/28

COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 February 2007

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products undertaken on the basis of Article 19 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

(2007/138/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 the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Article 19 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) foresees that the Contracting Parties undertake to continue their efforts with a view to achieving progressive liberalisation of agricultural trade between them.

(2) The European Community and the Republic of Iceland held bilateral trade negotiations in agriculture in 2005, on the basis of Article 19 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, which were concluded satisfactorily on 14 December 2006.

(3) The Agreement, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products undertaken on the basis of Article 19 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters 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 in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 22 February 2007. For the Council The President F. MÜNTEFERING
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 75/24

COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 March 2007

amending Decision 96/4/EC authorising a method for grading pig carcasses in Austria

(notified under document number C(2007) 833)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2007/165/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcasses (1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By Commission Decision 96/4/EC (2), Austria was authorised to apply a method for grading pig carcasses termed the ‘Zwei-Punkte-Messverfahren (ZP)’.

(2) In view of technical developments, the Austrian Government has asked the Commission to authorise the use of a new formula for the method used under Decision 96/4/EC and has submitted the elements required under Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 of 24 October 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcasses (3).

(3) The evaluation of this request has revealed that the conditions for authorising the new grading method are fulfilled.

(4) Decision 96/4/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 96/4/EC is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.

Done at Brussels, 14 March 2007. For the Commission Mariann FISCHER BOEL Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 301, 20.11.1984, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3513/93 (OJ L 320, 22.12.1993, p. 5).

(2) OJ L 1, 3.1.1996, p. 9. Decision as amended by Decision 97/813/EC (OJ L 334, 5.12.1997, p. 41).

(3) OJ L 285, 25.10.1985, p. 39. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1197/2006 (OJ L 217, 8.8.2006, p. 6).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 100/25

COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 April 2007

on appointment of members representing the private sector in the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, expert group on transfer pricing

(2007/233/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Decision 2007/75/EC of 22 December 2006 setting up an expert group on transfer pricing (1) to advise the Commission on transfer pricing tax issues, and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to the call for applications for business members and chairman for the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, published on 22 December 2006 on the website of Taxation and Customs Union Directorate-General,

Whereas:

(1) According to Article 4 of the Decision 2007/75/EC, the Commission shall appoint a chairperson and a maximum of 15 specialists from the private sector with experience and competence in transfer pricing.

(2) According to paragraph 15 of the call for applications, the persons selected to become business members of the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum will be eminent persons in the field of transfer pricing, chosen by the European Commission assisted by the EU Council Presidency and the UNICE Fiscal Affairs Committee, from appropriately qualified applicants, active in industry, services, the business community or in fields of activity linked with transfer pricing.

(3) Some 44 applications were received following the call for applications,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Commission herewith appoints for a period of two years 15 members representing the private sector and a Chairman in the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, experts group, whose names are reproduced in the Annex.

Article 2

The Decision shall take effect on 1 March 2007.

Done at Brussels, 12 April 2007. For the Commission László KOVÁCS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 189.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 94/52

COMMISSION DECISION

of 2 April 2007

amending Decision 2003/248/EC as regards the extension of the duration of temporary derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of plants of strawberry (Fragaria L.), intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in Argentina

(notified under document number C(2007) 1428)

(2007/212/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Under Directive 2000/29/EC, plants of strawberry (Fragaria L.), intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in non-European countries, other than Mediterranean countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the continental states of the United States of America, may not in principle be introduced into the Community. However, that Directive permits derogations from that rule, provided that it is established that there is no risk of spreading harmful organisms.

(2) Commission Decision 2003/248/EC (2) authorises Member States to provide for temporary derogations from certain provisions of Directive 2000/29/EC in order to permit the import of plants of strawberry (Fragaria L.), intended for planting, other than seeds, originating in Argentina.

(3) The circumstances justifying this derogation are still valid and there is no new information giving cause for revision of the specific conditions.

(4) The Member States should therefore be authorised to permit the introduction into their territory of such plants subject to specific conditions for a further limited period.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 1, second paragraph, of Decision 2003/248/EC the following points (e) to (h) are added:

‘(e) 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2007;

(f) 1 June 2008 to 30 September 2008;

(g) 1 June 2009 to 30 September 2009;

(h) 1 June 2010 to 30 September 2010.’

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 2 April 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/35/EC (OJ L 88, 25.3.2006, p. 9).

(2) OJ L 93, 10.4.2003, p. 28.