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COMMISSION DECISION of 20 December 1993 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community of the Additional Protocol between the Community and the Czech Republic to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, of the other part (94/52/ECSC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the conclusions of the European Council which has taken place in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993,

Whereas the Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Communities with the Czech Republic an Additional Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters;

Whereas it is necessary to approve this Additional Protocol;

Whereas the conclusion of the Additional Protocol is necessary to attain the objectives of the Community set out in particular in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community;

Whereas the Treaty did not make provision for all the cases covered by this Decision;

Having consulted the Consultative Committee and with the unanimous assent of the Council,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Additional Protocol between the Community and the Czech Republic to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic of the other part is hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.

This text is attached to this Decision (1).

Article 2

The President of the Commission shall give the notification provided for in Article 8 of the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.

Done at Brussels, 20 December 1993.

For the Commission

The president

Jacques DELORS

(1) See page 12 of this Official Journal.
COMMISSION DECISION of 17 February 1994 concerning the financial aid from the Community for the operations of the Community Reference Laboratory for marine biotoxins (Laboratorio del Ministero de Sanidad y Consumo, Vigo, Spain) (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (94/92/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Commission Decision 93/439/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,

Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Council Decision 93/383/EEC (3), the 'Laboratorio del Ministero de Sanidad y Consumo', Vigo, Spain, has been nominated as the reference laboratory for marine biotoxins;

Whereas all the functions and duties to be carried out by the reference laboratory have been determined in Article 4 of that Decision;

Whereas, therefore, provisions should be made for Community financial aid to the Community Reference Laboratory to enable it to carry out the functions and duties provided for in that Directive;

Whereas, in the first instance, Community financial aid should be provided for a period of one year; whereas this will be reviewed with view to extention prior to expiry of the initial period;

Whereas in accordance with Article 40 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC, checks provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 concerning the financing of the common agricultural policy (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (5), shall apply; whereas certain particular provisions should be made;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Community shall provide financial assistance to the reference laboratory provided for at Article 3 of Directive 93/383/EEC up to a maximum of ECU 100 000.

Article 2

1. To meet the objectives of Article 1, the Commission shall conclude a contract, in the name of the European Community, with the reference laboratory.

2. The Director-General of Directorate-General for Agriculture shall be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Commission of the European Communities.

3. The contract referred to at paragraph 1 shall have a duration of one year.

4. The financial aid provided for at Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the terms of the contract provided for at paragraph 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 17 February 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.

(2) OJ No L 203, 30. 6. 1993, p. 34.

(3) OJ No L 166, 8. 7. 1993, p. 31.

(4) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.

(5) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1.
COMMISSION DECISION of 1 February 1994 amending Decision 90/180/Euratom, EEC authorizing the Netherlands not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (94/73/EC, Euratom)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1) and, in particular, Article 13 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 28 (3) of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (2), hereinafter called 'the Sixth Directive', the Member States may continue to exempt or tax certain transactions; whereas these transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT resources base;

Whereas, in the case of the Netherlands, the Commission, on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, adopted Decision 90/180/Euratom, EEC (3) authorizing the Netherlands, with effect from 1989, not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base;

Whereas, since 1 January 1991, the Netherlands has taxed the services supplied by notaries and bailiffs referred to in point 2 of Annex F to the sixth VAT Directive; whereas the authorization granted in this connection should be discontinued with effect from that date;

Whereas the Advisory Committee on Own Resources has approved the report recording the opinions of its members on this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 2 (1) of Decision 90/180/Euratom, EEC is hereby repealed in respect of transactions conducted with effect from 1 January 1991.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Done at Brussels, 1 February 1994.

For the Commission

Peter SCHMIDHUBER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 155, 7. 6. 1989, p. 9.

(2) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1990, p. 30.
COUNCIL DECISION of 7 March 1994 extending the application of Decision 93/603/CFSP concerning the joint action decided on by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union on support for the convoying of humanitarian aid in Bosnia and Herzegovina (94/158/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.3 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 93/603/CFSP on 8 November 1993 concerning the joint action decided upon by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union on support for the convoying of humanitarian aid in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), in particular point 4,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The application of Decision 93/603/CFSP is extended until 30 September 1994.

2. The present Decision shall enter into force on today's date.

3. This Decision will be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 7 March 1994.

For the Council

The President

Th. PANGALOS

(1) OJ No L 286, 20. 11. 1993, p. 1. Decision supplemented by Decision 93/729/CFSP (OJ No L 339, 31. 12. 1993, p. 3).
COMMISSION DECISION of 30 March 1994 amending for the third time Decision 92/571/EEC relating to new transitional measures which are necessary to facilitate the move to the system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC (94/186/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 30 thereof,

Whereas Directive 90/675/EEC makes arrangements for a new system of veterinary checks for products entering the Community from third countries;

Whereas the Commission, in Decisions 92/399/EEC (3) and 92/571/EEC (4), as last amended by Decision 94/123/EC (5), adopted certain transitional measures to facilitate the move to the new system of veterinary checks provided for in Directive 90/675/EEC; whereas these measures expire on 31 March 1994;

Whereas it is necessary to extend for a short period the new transitional measures which facilitate the gradual implementation of the system established by Directive 90/675/EEC;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 8 of Decision 92/571/EEC the date '31 March 1994' is replaced by '30 September 1994'.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 March 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ No L 221, 6. 8. 1992, p. 54.

(4) OJ No L 367, 16. 12. 1992, p. 36.

(5) OJ No L 57, 1. 3. 1994, p. 91.
COUNCIL DECISION of 29 March 1994 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (94/196/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 198a thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1994 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 1994 to 25 January 1998 (1),

Whereas a seat of alternate member on the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Dr Giancarlo Bolognini, which was brought to the Council's attention on 10 March 1994;

Having regard to the proposal from the Italian Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Dr Michele Di Puppo is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Dr Giancarlo Bolognini for the remainder of his term of office, which expires on 25 January 1998.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 1994.

For the Council

The President

G. MORAITIS

(1) OJ No L 31, 4. 2. 1994, p. 29.
COMMISSION DECISION of 26 April 1994 establishing the indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations from the Structural Funds for the agricultural part of Objective 5a except for those fields covered by Objective 1 as defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 for the period 1994 to 1999 (94/279/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 (2), and in particular Article 12 (4) thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 12 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, the Commission is to make indicative allocations for Objective 5a except for those fields covered by Objective 1, based principally on continuity related to the degree of utilization of resources during the preceding programming period and on the specific structural needs of agriculture as they are perceived;

Whereas, after the appropriations to be used for financing the measures undertaken on the initiative of the Commission are deducted, the resources available for commitment from the Structural Funds, expressed in 1994 prices, amount to ECU 5 149 million for the period 1994 to 1999 for the agricultural part of Objective 5a except for those fields covered by Objective 1; whereas, having regard to Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, ECU 518 million should be set aside from that amount to ensure in particular that measures implemented before the entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 are funded; whereas the remaining sum to be allocated amounts to ECU 4 631 million;

Whereas the indicative allocation set out in the Annex hereto satisfies the criteria laid down in Article 12 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the period 1994 to 1999, the indicative breakdown between the Member States of the commitment appropriations for the agricultural part of Objective 5a, except for those fields covered by Objective 1 as defined in Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88, shall be as set out in the Annex.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 April 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 9.

(2) OJ No L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 5.

ANNEX

Commitment appropriations for the agricultural part of Objective 5 a except for those fields covered by Objective 1 for the period 1994 to 1999 "(ECU million at 1994 prices)"" ID="1">Belgium> ID="2">170"> ID="1">Denmark> ID="2">127"> ID="1">Germany> ID="2">1 068"> ID="1">Spain> ID="2">326"> ID="1">France> ID="2">1 742"> ID="1">Italy> ID="2">680"> ID="1">Luxembourg> ID="2">39"> ID="1">Netherlands> ID="2">118"> ID="1">United Kingdom> ID="2">361"> ID="1">Total > ID="2">4 631">
COMMISSION DECISION of 6 July 1994 on specific financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in Ireland (Only the English text is authentic) (94/455/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Commission Decision 94/77/EC (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,

Whereas one outbreak of Newcastle disease occurred in Ireland on 14 August 1992; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;

Whereas, as soon as the presence of Newcastle disease was officially confirmed the Irish authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures as listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the Irish authorities;

Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For one outbreak of Newcastle disease which has occurred during the month of August 1992 Ireland may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland in compensating the owner for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate,

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment,

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland in compensating the owner for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment.

Article 2

1. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted.

2. The documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sent by Ireland no later than six months from the notification of this Decision.

Article 3

The Commission will follow developments in the disease situation and, if necessary, due to the evolution of the disease a new decision will be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 6 July 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.

(2) OJ No L 36, 8. 2. 1994, p. 15.
COMMISSION DECISION of 27 July 1994 amending Commission Decision 93/507/EEC on protection measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico (Text with EEA relevance) (94/478/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 92/438/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and imports from third countries of equidae (3), as last amended by Directive 92/36/EEC (4), and in particular Article 12,

Whereas following outbreaks of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico in 1993 the Commission adopted Decision 93/507/EEC (5) on protection measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalitis in Mexico and amended Council Decision 79/542/EEC;

Whereas in view of the guarantees provided by the Mexican authorities it is appropriate to authorize the re-entry of registered horses after temporary export to the metropolitan area of Monterrey (Mexico);

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 2 of Commission Decision 93/507/EEC is replaced by the following article:

'Article 2

However, Member States authorize the reintroduction of registered horses after temporary export to the metropolitan area of Monterrey.'

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27.

(3) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.

(4) OJ No L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 28.

(5) OJ No L 237, 22. 9. 1993, p. 36.
COMMISSION DECISION of 12 July 1994 amending Decision 86/473/EEC as regards the list of establishments in Uruguay approved for the purpose of importing meat products into the Community (Text with EEA relevance) (94/464/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (2), and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof,

Whereas a list of establishments in Uruguay, approved for the purpose of importing meat products into the Community, was drawn up initially by Commission Decision 86/473/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 93/346/EEC (4);

Whereas a Community on-the-spot visit to meat product establishments in Uruguay has revealed that the level of hygiene in two establishments has improved since the last inspection; whereas the list of establishments should be amended accordingly;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 86/473/EEC is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 12 July 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.

(3) OJ No L 279, 30. 9. 1986, p. 53.

(4) OJ No L 139, 10. 6. 1993, p. 23.

ANNEX

LIST OF ESTABLISHMENTS

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COUNCIL DECISION of 27 July 1994 supplementing Decision 93/603/CFSP concerning the joint action decided on by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union on support for the convoying of humanitarian aid in Bosnia and Herzegovina (94/510/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles J.3, J.5 and J.11 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 93/603/CFSP of 8 November 1993 concerning the joint action decided on by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union on support for the convoying of humanitarian aid in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1),

Having regard to Council Decision 93/729/CFSP of 20 December 1993 supplementing that joint action (2),

Having regard to Council Decision 94/308/CFSP of 16 May 1994 adapting and extending the application of Decision 93/603/CFSP (3),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The sum of ECU 7,15 million to be contributed by the Member States which is not allocated to the administration of Mostar under Decision 94/308/CFSP shall be managed as set out below:

Acting on a proposal from one or more Member States or the Commission, the Presidency, assisted by an advisory working party composed of representatives of the Member States and a representative of the Commission, shall take the decisions necessary for the implementation of the joint action.

The Presidency may decide, under the conditions laid down in the second subparagraph, to delegate specific aspects of the implementation of such action to one or more Member States or to the Commission.

It shall report regularly to the working party on the progress of the action undertaken.

2. Member States' contributions, which shall be determined in accordance with the GNP scale, may be made in cash or in kind.

(a) Contributions in kind shall be tailored to the objectives of the joint action. The Presidency, assisted by the advisory working party, shall decide on the identification and accounting of contributions in kind proposed by one or more Member States. Only contributions in kind made after this Decision enters into force shall be taken into account.

(b) Should cash contributions prove necessary for the implementation of the joint action, the arrangements for making them shall be laid down by the Presidency, assisted by the advisory working party.

3. This Decision shall enter into force as of today's date.

4. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.

For the Council

The President

Th. WAIGEL

(1) OJ No L 286, 20. 11. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 339, 31. 12. 1993, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 134, 30. 5. 1994, p. 1.