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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 307/6

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 June 2004

appointing a Finnish member and a Finnish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2004/672/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Finnish Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 January 2002 (1) the Council adopted a Decision appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions.

(2) A seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Markku KAUPPINEN, notified to the Council on 10 May 2004, and a seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the nomination of Mr Ossi MARTIKAINEN to be a full member,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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a) Mr Ossi MARTIKAINEN, Lapinlahden kunnanvaltuuston puheenjohtaja, is hereby appointed a member in place of Mr Markku KAUPPINEN;

b) Ms Auli HYVÄRINEN, Keminmaan kunnanvaltuuston ja kunnanhallituksen jäsen, is hereby appointed an alternate member in place of Mr Ossi MARTIKAINEN,

for the remainder of their term of office, which runs until 25 January 2006.

Done at Luxembourg, 14 June 2004. For the Council The President B. COWEN

(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 312/19

COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 September 2004

amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC

(notified under document number C(2004) 3522)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2004/685/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 29(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Under Directive 96/23/EC inclusion and retention on the lists of third countries, provided for in Community legislation, from which Member States are authorised to import animals and primary products of animal origin (the products) covered by that Directive are subject to submission by the third countries concerned of a plan setting out the guarantees which they offer as regards the monitoring of the groups of residues and substances referred to in that Directive. That Directive also lays down certain requirements concerning time limits for submission of plans.

(2) Commission Decision 2004/432/EC (2) lists the third countries which have submitted a residue monitoring plan, setting out the guarantees offered by them in compliance with the requirements of that Directive.

(3) Certain third countries have presented residue monitoring plans to the Commission for animals and products not listed in Decision 2004/432/EC. The evaluation of these plans and the additional information requested by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees on the residue monitoring in these countries for the concerned animals and products. These animals and products should therefore be included in the list for these third countries.

(4) Decision 2004/432/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 12 October 2004.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 27 September 2004. For the Commission David BYRNE Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 154, 30.4.2004, p. 44 (corrected version in OJ L 189, 27.5.2004, p. 33).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 357/38

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION BiH/4/2004

of 19 October 2004

on the appointment of the Head of the EU Command Element at Naples for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

(2004/821/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to the Council Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By Exchange of Letters between the Secretary-General/High Representative and the NATO Secretary-General on 28 September 2004 and on 8 October 2004 respectively, the North Atlantic Council has agreed to make available the Chief of Staff of the Joint Force Command Headquarters Naples, as Head of the EU Command Element at Naples.

(2) The EU Military Committee on 15 September 2004 agreed to the recommendation by the EU Operation Commander to appoint the Chief of Staff of the Joint Force Command Headquarters Naples, General Ciro COCOZZA, as Head of the EU Command Element at Naples for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

(3) Pursuant to Article 6 of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to exercise the political and strategic direction of the EU military operation.

(4) In conformity 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.

(5) The Copenhagen European Council adopted on 12 and 13 December 2002 a Declaration stating that the ‘Berlin plus’ arrangements and the implementation thereof will apply only to those EU Member States which are also either NATO members or parties to the ‘Partnership for Peace’, and which have consequently concluded bilateral security agreements with NATO,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

General Ciro COCOZZA is hereby appointed Head of the EU Command Element at Naples for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 19 October 2004. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson A. HAMER

(1) OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 232/40

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 June 2004

on the request by Burkina Faso to accede to the Protocol on ACP Sugar

(2004/527/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Joint Declaration on Protocol 3 on ACP Sugar to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (1) provides that any request from an African, Caribbean or Pacific (ACP) State Contracting Party to the Convention not specifically referred to in that Protocol to participate in its provisions shall be examined.

(2) Burkina Faso is an ACP State Contracting Party to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement and it requested in November 2000 to participate in the provisions of the said Protocol.

(3) In a letter of 30 September 2002, the ACP States signified their assent to the accession of Burkina Faso to the said Protocol.

(4) An examination of the request of Burkina Faso has shown that the country is not a net exporter of sugar and is not capable of exporting sugar on a permanent basis.

(5) It is appropriate to transmit this conclusion to Burkina Faso by letter,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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The request by Burkina Faso to accede to Protocol 3 on ACP sugar to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement is not accepted.

The attached letter shall be sent to Burkina Faso.

Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 2004. For the Council The President M. CULLEN

(1) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 269.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 188/14

Corrigendum to Political and Security Committee Decision EUPM/1/2005 of 25 November 2005 concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 335 of 21 December 2005 )

On the cover page, in the contents, and on page 58, in the title:

for:

‘Political and Security Committee Decision EUPM/1/2005 …’,

read:

‘Political and Security Committee Decision EUPM/2/2005 …’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 12/16

COUNCIL DECISION

of 13 December 2004

appointing Italian and Swedish members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Social Security for Migrant Workers

(2005/C 12/05)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (1), and in particular Article 82 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by Governments of Member States,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 4 October 2004 (2) the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Social Security for Migrant Workers for the period 23 September 2004 to 22 September 2006, with the exception of the Italian and Swedish members and alternate members.

(2) The Italian and Swedish Governments have submitted candidates for the seats to be filled,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Social Security for Migrant Workers for the term of office ending on 22 September 2006:

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternates Italy Ms Maria Grazia CATALDI Mr Augusto VACCARO Mr Alessandro LOMBARDI Sweden Ms Lena MALMBERG Ms Eivy HÄGGSTRÖM Mr Bjarne ALMSTRÖM

II. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternates Italy Ms Gina TURATTO Mr Gianluca LODETTI Mr Michele ZERILLO Sweden Ms Ellen NYGREN Mr Ulf ANDRÉASSON Ms Marie-Louise STRÖMGREN

III. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS

Country Members Alternates Italy Ms Paola ASTORRI Ms Gaetana PAGANO Mr Armando OCCHIPINTI Sweden Ms Sofia BERGSTRÖM Ms Agneta ÅHLIN Mr Hans GIDHAGEN

Done at Brussels, 13 December 2004 For the Council The President B. R. BOT

(1) OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1945/93 (OJ L 181, 23.7.1993, p. 1).

(2) Decision not yet published in the OJ.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 22/17

COMMISSION DECISION

of 25 January 2005

amending Council Directive 92/33/EEC to extend the derogation relating to import conditions for vegetable propagating and planting material from third countries

(notified under document number C(2005) 115)

(2005/55/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/33/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material other than seed (1), and in particular Article 16(2) second subparagraph thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission is required pursuant to Article 16(1) of Directive 92/33/EEC to decide whether vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, produced in a third country and affording the same guarantees as regards obligations on the supplier, identity, characteristics, plant health, growing medium, packaging, inspection arrangements, marking and sealing, is equivalent in all these respects to vegetable propagating and planting material other than seed produced in the Community and complying with the requirements and conditions of that Directive.

(2) However, the information presently available on the conditions applying in third countries is still not sufficient to enable the Commission to adopt any such decision in respect of any third country at this stage.

(3) In order to prevent trade patterns from being disrupted, Member States importing vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, from third countries should be allowed to continue to apply to such products conditions equivalent to those applicable to similar Community products in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 92/33/EEC.

(4) The period of application of the derogation provided for in Article 16(2) the first subparagraph of Directive 92/33/EEC, which was extended until 31 December 2004 by Commission Decision 2002/111/EC (2) should accordingly be further extended.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Materials for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In the first subparagraph of Article 16(2) of Directive 92/33/EEC, the date ‘31 December 2004’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2007’.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 January 2005. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/61/EC (OJ L 165, 3.7.2003, p. 23).

(2) OJ L 41, 13.2.2002, p. 43.
‘ANNEX

ZONES APPROVED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE MOLLUSC DISEASES BONAMIA OSTREAE AND MARTEILIA REFRINGENS

1.A. Zones in Ireland approved with regard to B. Ostreae

— The whole coastline of Ireland except the following six areas: — Cork Harbour, — Galway Bay, — Ballinakill Harbour, — Clew Bay, — Achill Sound, — Logmore, Belmullet.

1.B. Zones in Ireland approved with regard to M. Refringens

— The whole coastline of Ireland.

2.A. Zones in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man approved with regard to B. Ostreae

— The whole coastline of Great Britain, excluding the following areas: — the south coast of Cornwall from the Lizard to Start Point, — the area around the Solent estuary from Portland Bill to Selsey Bill, — the area along the coast in Essex from Shoeburyness to Landguard point.

— The whole coastline of Northern Ireland.

— The whole coastline of Guernsey and Herm.

— The zone of the States of Jersey: the zone consists of the intertidal and immediate coastal area between the mean high water mark on the Island of Jersey and an imaginary line drawn three nautical miles from the mean low water mark of the Island of Jersey. The zone is situated in the Normano-Breton Gulf, on the south side of the English Channel.

— The whole coastline of the Isle of Man.

2.B. Zones in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man approved with regard to M. Refringens

— The whole coastline of Great Britain.

— The whole coastline of Northern Ireland.

— The whole coastline of Guernsey and Herm.

— The zone of the States of Jersey: the zone consists of the intertidal and immediate coastal area between the mean high water mark on the Island of Jersey and an imaginary line drawn three nautical miles from the mean low water mark of the Island of Jersey. The zone is situated in the Normano-Breton Gulf, on the south side of the English Channel.

— The whole coastline of the Isle of Man.

3. Zones in Denmark approved with regard to B. Ostreae and M. Refringens
—

located western of the road D 264 from the border with Germany at Wissembourg to Soultz sous forêts; northern of the road D 28 from Soultz sous forêts to Reichshoffen (the whole territory of the Municipality of Reichshoffen is included in in the area); eastern of the road D 62 from Reichshoffen to Bitche and then eastern of the road D 35 from Bitche to the border with Germany (in Ohrenthal); southern of the border with Germany from Ohrenthal to Wissembourg and;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 108/87

COMMISSION DECISION

of 25 April 2005

amending Decision 2003/526/EC as regards classical swine fever control measures in France

(notified under document number C(2005) 1249)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2005/339/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In response to outbreaks of classical swine fever in certain Member States, Commission Decision 2003/526/EC of 18 July 2003 concerning protection measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States (2) was adopted. That Decision establishes certain additional disease control measures concerning classical swine fever.

(2) France has informed the Commission about the recent evolution of that disease in feral pigs in the Northern Vosges area of France. In light of the epidemiological information, it is appropriate to amend the area where disease control measures apply.

(3) Decision 2003/526/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Part I(2) of the Annex to Decision 2003/526/EC is replaced by the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 April 2005. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).

(2) OJ L 183, 22.7.2003, p. 46. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/225/EC (OJ L 71, 17.3.2005, p. 70).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 137/4

Commission Decision declaring that the measure notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession

(2005/C 137/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: The Czech Republic

Aid No: CZ 46/2003

Title: Investiční a poštovní banka, a.s. (IPB)/Československá obchodní banka, a.s. (ČSOB)

Objective: Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measures in favour of IPB /ČSOB notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, are not applicable after accession.

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: The Czech Republic

Aid No: CZ 51/2003

Title: Pragobanka, a.s.

Objective: Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of Pragobanka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, is not applicable after accession.

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: The Czech Republic

Aid No: CZ 56/003

Title: Coop Banka, a.s.

Objective: Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measures in favour of Coop Banka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, are not applicable after accession.

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: The Czech Republic

Aid No: CZ 80/2004

Title: První Městská Banka, a.s.

Objective: Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of První Městská Banka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, is not applicable after accession.

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 160/26

COUNCIL DECISION

of 13 June 2005

appointing a Member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2005/455/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 Council Decision 2002/758/EC, Euratom of 17 September 2002 appointing the Members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2002 to 20 September 2006 (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Lithuanian Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas:

A Member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Ms Aldona BALSIENĖ, of which the Council was informed on 10 January 2005,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Ms Daiva KVEDARAITĖ is hereby appointed a Member of the European Economic and Social Committee in place of Ms Aldona BALSIENĖ for the remainder of the latter’s term of office, which runs until 20 September 2006.

Article 2

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

It shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 13 June 2005. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 253, 21.9.2002, p. 9.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/33

COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 June 2005

concerning the accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to the ‘Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management’

(notified under document number C(2005) 1729)

(2005/510/Euratom)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision 2005/84/Euratom (1) of 24 January 2005 approving the accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (Joint Convention thereinafter),

Whereas:

(1) Twenty-two Member States are contracting parties to the Joint Convention.

(2) The European Atomic Energy Community shall accede to the Joint Convention,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Accession to the Joint Convention is hereby approved on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.

The text of the Joint Convention and the declaration by the European Atomic Energy Community according to the provisions of Article 39(4)(iii) of the Joint Convention are attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The declaration attached to this Decision shall be deposited with the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, depositary of the Joint Convention, as soon as possible after the adoption of this Decision by letter signed by the Head of Delegation of the European Commission to the International Organisations in Vienna.

Done at Brussels, 14 June 2005. For the Commission Andris PIEBALGS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 30, 3.2.2005, p. 10.