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Council Decision

of 22 July 2003

appointing the Netherlands member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2003/C 186/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof(1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Netherlands Government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 6 March 2003(2), the Council appointed the members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 6 March 2003 to 5 March 2006, except for the Netherlands representative.

(2) The Netherlands member of the Management Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 5 March 2006,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 21 July 2003 to 5 March 2006:

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

NETHERLANDS: Ms C. H. M. JULICHER.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 22 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. Alemanno

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 354/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 64, 18.3.2003, p. 4.
Council Decision 2003/624/CFSP

of 15 July 2003

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union-led Forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 January 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP on the European Union Military Operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)(1).

(2) Article 8 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be the subject of an agreement in conformity with Article 24 of the Treaty.

(3) Following the Council Decision of 18 March 2003 authorising the Secretary-General/High Representative to open negotiations, the Secretary-General/High Representative negotiated an agreement with the Republic of Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union-led Forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

(4) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union-led Forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union.

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 Brussels, 15 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. Tremonti

(1) OJ L 34, 11.2.2003, p. 26.
Council Decision

of 22 September 2003

appointing a Finnish member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2003/683/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision 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),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Pertti RAUHIO, of which the Council was informed on 27 January 2003;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Finnish Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Eero LEHTI is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Pertti RAUHIO for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 2006.

Done at Brussels, 22 September 2003.

For the Council

The President

F. Frattini

(1) OJ L 253, 21.9.2002, p. 9.
Council Decision 2003/662/CFSP

of 26 May 2003

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union-led forces in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 January 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP on the European Union military operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1).

(2) Article 8 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be the subject of an agreement in conformity with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.

(3) Following the Council Decision of 18 March 2003 authorising the Secretary-General/High Representative to open negotiations, the Secretary-General/High Representative negotiated an Agreement with the Republic of Turkey on the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union-led forces in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

(4) This Agreement should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union-led forces in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.

The text of the Agreement 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 order to bind the European Union.

Article 3

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

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 26 May 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. Drys

(1) OJ L 34, 11.2.2003, p. 26.
Council Decision

of 2 October 2003

appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions

(2003/716/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 Spanish Government,

Whereas:

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

(2) The seat of a member of the Committee of the Regions has fallen vacant following the expiry of the mandate of Mr José Joaquin MARTÍNEZ SIESO, of which the Council was notified on 23 September 2003,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Miguel Ángel REVILLA ROIZ, Presidente - Gobierno de Cantabria, is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr José Joaquin MARTÍNEZ SIESO for the remainder of his term of office, which ends on 25 January 2006.

Done at Brussels, 2 October 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. Pisanu

(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.
Council Decision

of 29 September 2003

appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2003/700/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 Spanish Government,

Whereas:

(1) The Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC of 22 January 2002(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions.

(2) The seat of an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the expiry of the term of office of Mr José RIPOLL SERRANO, of which the Council was notified on 23 July 2003,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Alejandro FONT DE MORA TURÓN, Consejero de Presidencia de la Generalitat Valenciana, is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr José RIPOLL SERRANO for the remainder of his term of office, which ends on 25 January 2006.

Done at Brussels, 29 September 2003.

For the Council

The President

F. Frattini

(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.
Commission Decision

of 13 October 2003

amending Decision 97/232/EC as regards the loss by Greenland of its status as being officially brucellosis free

(notified under document number C(2003) 3575)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/736/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC(1) of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat and meat products from third countries, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003(2), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Directive 91/68/EEC(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(4), lays down the animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals.

(2) Commission Decision 97/232/EC(5), as last amended by Decision 2003/111/EC(6), draws up lists of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of sheep and goats.

(3) Greenland was recognised as being in compliance with the requirements laid down in point II of Chapter 1 of Annex A to Directive 91/68/EEC and hence was recognised as a third country that had satisfied the criteria for official brucellosis-free status.

(4) Greenland has informed the Commission of its intention not to carry out random sampling for Brucellosis melitensis in ovine and caprine animals.

(5) Greenland therefore no longer complies with the requirements set out in point II(2) of Chapter 1 of Annex A to Directive 91/68/EEC concerning random testing. Hence Greenland no longer fulfils the requirements for being recognised as being officially brucellosis free.

(6) Decision 97/232/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(7) 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 5 of the Annex to Decision 97/232/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 5 November 2003.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 October 2003.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36.

(3) OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 19.

(4) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 93, 8.4.1997, p. 43.

(6) OJ L 45, 19.2.2003, p. 25.

ANNEX

"PART 5 Non-member countries or parts of non-member countries recognised as satisfying the criteria for officially brucellosis-free status

Czech Republic

Hungary

Romania

Slovak Republic"
Commission Decision

of 6 November 2003

authorising Italy to continue trials involving a new oenological practice

(notified under document number C(2003) 4099)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2003/784/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1795/2003(2), and in particular Article 46(2)(f) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 41(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 of 24 July 2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1410/2003(4), Italy has authorised trials involving the use of pieces and chips of wood in the ageing of wine.

(2) These trials have measured the release of wood elements from oak pieces and chips in solutions of alcohol in terms of the area and porosity of those materials and then, on several types of wines, the influence of these elements on the organoleptic qualities immediately after vinification and then after ageing for nine months. It is important to continue these tests in order to clarify the initial results of the experimental trials.

(3) Italy has sent the Commission a communication regarding the trials. The Commission has informed the Member States of the results of the latter.

(4) Italy has requested the Commission for authorisation to extend those trials for a further period in view of the positive results achieved and has submitted the relevant justification in support of its request.

(5) Grapes from the 2003 harvest are now due to be vinified under those trials.

(6) In accordance with Article 41(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000, the Commission must take a decision on this request.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Italy is authorised to continue, on a trial basis, the use of pieces and chips of wood in the process of ageing wine until 31 July 2005, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 41(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Italy.

Done at Brussels, 6 November 2003.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 262, 14.10.2003, p. 13.

(3) OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 1.

(4) OJ L 201, 8.8.2002, p. 9.
Council Decision

of 17 November 2003

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco

(2003/885/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(3), first subparagraph thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco.

(2) Certain tasks for implementation have been attributed to the Joint Committee established under the Agreement, and in particular the power to amend certain aspects of the annexes thereto.

(3) The appropriate internal procedures should be established to ensure the proper functioning of the Agreement and it is necessary to empower the Commission to agree to certain amendments to the Agreement and to take certain decisions for its implementation.

(4) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the Community, the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community. The President of the Council or his designate(s) shall, on behalf of the Community, notify to Monaco the completion of the procedures as provided for in Article 6(1) of the Agreement.

Article 3

1. The Community shall be represented by the Commission on the Joint Committee set up under Article 3 of the Agreement.

2. The position to be taken by the Community in the Committee shall be determined by the Council on a proposal by the Commission; the Council shall act by the same voting rule as that applicable for the adoption of the Community act concerned.

3. By derogation to paragraph 2, the Commission shall adopt the Community's position on decisions concerning the addition of Community acts to the Annex of the Agreement, when the acts in question amend acts already contained therein.

Done at Brussels, 17 November 2003.

For the Council

The President

F. Frattini
Commission Decision

of 30 January 2003

amending Decision 97/468/EC as regards the inclusion of Estonia and Namibia establishments in provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States authorise imports of wild game meat

(notified under document number C(2003) 333)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/73/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs(1), as last amended by Decision 2001/4/EC(2), and in particular Article 2(1) and (4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing wild game meat have been drawn up by Commission Decision 97/468/EC(3) as last amended by Decision 2002/672/EC(4).

(2) Estonia and Namibia have sent lists of establishments producing wild game meat for which the responsible authorities certify that the establishments complies with the Community rules.

(3) As on the spot inspections have not yet been carried out, imports from such establishments are not eligible for reduced physical checks in accordance with Article 2(4) of Decision 95/408/EC.

(4) Decision 97/468/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 97/468/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 4 February 2003.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 January 2003.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.

(2) OJ L 2, 5.1.2001, p. 21.

(3) OJ L 199, 26.7.1997, p. 62.

(4) OJ L 228, 24.8.2002, p. 26.

ANNEX

The following text is inserted in the Annex in accordance with the alphabetical order of the ISO code:

"País: Estonia/Land: Estland/Land: Estland/Χώρα: Εσθονία/Country: Estonia/Pays: Estonie/Paese: Estonia/Land: Estland/País: Estónia/Maa: Viro/Land: Estland

País: Namibia/Land: Namibia/Land: Namibia/Χώρα: Ναμίμπια/Country: Namibia/Pays: Namibie/Paese: Namibia/Land: Namibië/País: Namíbia/Maa: Namibia/Land: Namibia"

(1) Large wild game.

(2) Excluding meat of wild swine.

(3) Deboned wild game meat only - offals excluded.

(4) Large wild game (Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis))

(5) Excluding meat of wild swine.
Commission Decision

of 19 December 2003

amending Decision 2002/862/EC laying down specific conditions for imports of fishery products from Kazakhstan

(notified under document number C(2003) 4890)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/905/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products(1), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In Commission Decision 2002/862/EC(2), the "Committee of Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (CFFH) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection" is identified as the competent authority in Kazakhstan for verifying and certifying compliance of fishery and aquaculture products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.

(2) Following a restructuring of the Kazakhstan administration, the competent authority has changed to the "Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture (VD-MA)". This new authority is capable of verifying effectively the application of the laws in force.

(3) The VD-MA has provided official assurances on compliance with the standards for health controls and monitoring of fishery and aquaculture products as set out in Directive 91/493/EEC and on the fulfilment of hygienic requirements equivalent to those laid down in that Directive.

(4) Decision 2002/862/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

Decision 2002/862/EC is amended as follows:

1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:

"Article 1

The 'Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture (VD-MA)' shall be the competent authority in Kazakhstan for verifying and certifying compliance of fishery and aquaculture products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.";

2. Article 3(2) is replaced by the following:

"2. Certificates must bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the VD-MA and the latter's official stamp in a colour different from that of other endorsements.";

3. Annex I is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 27 December 2003.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 19 December 2003.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15; Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 301, 5.11.2002, p. 48.

ANNEX

"ANNEX I

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