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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 218/20

COMMISSION DECISION

of 4 August 2006

amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in the United States of America

(notified under document number C(2006) 3456)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/556/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision.

(2) The United States of America have requested that amendments be made to the entries for that country on those lists as regards certain embryo collection and production teams.

(3) The United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection teams concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of that country.

(4) Decision 92/452/EEC 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 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 4 August 2006. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/60/EC (OJ L 31, 3.2.2006, p. 24).

(2) OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/395/EC (OJ L 152, 7.6.2006, p. 34).
1.

Article 2 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 Demarcation of restricted zones Restricted zones shall be demarcated within the global geographical areas listed for zones A, B, C, D, E and F in Annex I. Exemptions from the exit ban for those restricted zones shall only take place in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6. In the case of restricted zone E, movements of live animals of ruminant species between Spain and Portugal shall be subject to authorisation by the competent authorities concerned on the base of a bilateral agreement. In the case of restricted zone F, movements of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their semen, ova and embryos within the zone shall be allowed. Article 2a Derogation from the movement ban in the 20 km zone By way of derogation from Article 6(1)(c) of Directive 2000/75/EC, the following animals shall be exempted from the ban on movement in the 20 km zone: — subject to the approval of the competent veterinary authority, animals for direct slaughter; — animals from outside the 20 km zone destined to a holding inside the 20 km zone; — subject to the approval of and on the basis of animal health conditions to be laid down by the competent veterinary authority, animals intended to a holding situated in the restricted zone.’
‘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 seven areas: — Cork Harbour, — Galway Bay, — Ballinakill Harbour, — Clew Bay, — Achill Sound, — Loughmore, Blacksod Bay, — Lough Foyle.

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, except the following four 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 area along the coast in south west Wales from Wooltack Point to St. Govan’s Head, including Milford Haven and the tidal waters of the east and west Cleddau river.

— The whole coastline of Northern Ireland, except the following area: — Lough Foyle.

— 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
(4)

As regards non-compliance with the conditions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, the statement of objection challenges the claim that the choucroute possesses a specific quality due to factors allegedly peculiar to Alsace, namely the maturity of the cabbage, which is attributed to the climate and the characteristics of the soil in Alsace, the natural fermentation method and the know-how of the small family firms. The types of soil are described in the application for registration as deep, rich and well-drained. The semi-continental climate of the production area is marked by high temperatures in summer and sunny days alternating with cool nights in late autumn. However, such climate and soil conditions prevail in other regions where cabbages are grown and they are not, therefore, specific according to Article 2(2)(b). As regards the fermentation process, the specifications contain no elements which allow it to be described as ‘natural’ or to attribute it to the Alsace region alone. The specific quality or a particular characteristic of choucroute cannot, therefore, be based on such elements.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 116/72

COMMISSION DECISION

of 28 April 2006

on the allocation days present within an area to the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany in accordance with point 8.1(h) of Annex IIA to Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006

(notified under document number C(2006) 1714)

(Only the English, Danish and German texts are authentic)

(2006/316/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 of 22 December 2005 fixing for 2006 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of stocks, applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 8.1(h) of Annex IIA,

Whereas:

(1) Point 8.1(h) of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 specifies a special condition which invites the Member State to develop systems of automatic suspensions of fishing licences in respect of infringements.

(2) On the basis of requests from Member States, appliance of this special condition enables the allocation from 1 February 2006 to 31 January 2007 of a specific number of days present within an area to a Community fishing vessel while carrying on board trawls, Danish seines or similar gears, except beam trawls, of mesh sizes equal to or greater than 120 mm as referred to in point 4.a.v. of Annex IIA.

(3) The United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany have submitted a request and provided information on a system of automatic suspensions of fishing licences in respect of infringements for fishing vessels carrying on board such fishing gears.

(4) In view of the information submitted, allocation of days present within an area on special condition laid down in point 8.1(h) should be authorised to the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany for fishing vessels carrying on board fishing gears referred to in point 4.a.v of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Having regard to points 4.a.v and 8.1(h) of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006, vessels flying the flag from the United Kingdom, Denmark or Germany and carrying on board trawls, Danish seines or similar gears, except beam trawls, of mesh size equal to or greater than 120 mm shall benefit from the allocation of days laid down in point 8.1.(h) and the corresponding line of Table I in point 13 of Annex IIA.

Article 2

A vessel to which is allocated a number of days pursuant to Article 1 may not transfer these days to any other vessel unless:

(a) the recipient vessel uses at all times a fishing gear of mesh size greater than 120 mm;

(b) the conditions set out in point 14 and 15 of Annex IIA to Regulation (EC) No 51/2006 are fulfilled.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Denmark and to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 28 April 2006. For the Commission Joe BORG Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 16, 20.1.2006, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 130/39

DECISION No 206

of 15 December 2005

concerning the methods of operation and the composition of the Audit Board of the Administrative Commission on Social Security for Migrant Workers

(2006/352/EC)

THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,

Having regard to Article 101(3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, under which the Administrative Commission shall determine the methods of operation and the composition of the Audit Board,

Having regard to Decisions No 86 of 24 September 1973 and No 159 of 3 October 1995 concerning the methods of operation and the composition of the Audit Board,

Whereas the enlargement of the European Union on 1 May 2004 justifies a revision of the previous decisions on the methods of operation and composition of the Audit Board,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Decisions No 86 and No 159 are deleted and the text concerning the methods of operation and the composition of the Audit Board of the Administrative Commission on Social Security for Migrant Workers reproduced in those decisions are replaced by the text annexed to this decision.

2. This decision shall apply from the first day of the month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The Chair of the Administrative Commission Anna HUDZIECZEK
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 163/16

COUNCIL DECISION 2006/412/CFSP

of 12 June 2006

on the launching of 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 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) and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Secretary General of the United Nations by letter dated 18 April 2006 confirmed the principles for the EU military support to MONUC in response to a letter by the Presidency dated 28 March 2006.

(2) The DRC authorities have welcomed a possible EU military support to MONUC during the electoral process.

(3) On 25 April 2006, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1671 (2006), authorising the temporary deployment of a European Union force (EUFOR RD Congo) to support MONUC during the period encompassing the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

(4) The Independent Electoral Commission of the DRC has announced that the first round of elections in the DRC will be held on 30 July 2006.

(5) 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 and therefore does not participate in the financing of the operation,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The EU military operation in the DRC in support of MONUC during the election process (Operation EUFOR RD Congo) shall be launched on 12 June 2006.

Article 2

The EU Operation Commander is hereby authorised with immediate effect to release the activation order (ACTORD) in order to execute the deployment of the forces, prior to Transfer of Authority following their arrival in theatre, and start execution of the mission.

Article 3

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

Article 4

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

Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2006. For the Council The President U. PLASSNIK

(1) OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 98.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 232/40

COMMISSION DECISION

of 24 August 2006

on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in Denmark in 2005

(notified under document number C(2006) 3805)

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

(2006/579/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), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) With a view to helping to eradicate Newcastle disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.

(2) Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease is subject to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 (2) laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC.

(3) Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Denmark in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population.

(4) On 24 April 2006, Denmark submitted a final rough estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate the disease.

(5) The Danish authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

(6) The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines.

(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

Granting of a financial contribution from the Community to Denmark

1. Denmark may obtain a financial contribution from the Community towards the costs incurred in taking emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in 2005.

2. The financial contribution from the Community shall be 50 % of the expenditure eligible for Community funding. It shall be paid under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

Article 2

Recipients

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 24 August 2006. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224 of 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).

(2) OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 309/9

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION DARFUR/4/2006

of 24 October 2006

appointing a Head of the EU Police Team/Police Advisor to the European Union Special Representative for Sudan

(2006/756/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP of 18 July 2005 on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 5 July 2006 the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/468/CFSP (2) renewing and revising the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for Sudan (EUSR).

(2) The EUSR, inter alia, ensures the coordination and coherence of the Union’s contributions to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (AMIS). In accordance with Article 5(2) of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP, the EU Coordination Cell in Addis Ababa (ACC), acting under the authority of the EUSR and comprising a political advisor, a military advisor and a police advisor, manages the day-to-day coordination with all relevant EU actors and with the Administrative Control and Management Centre (ACMC) within the chain of command of the African Union in Addis Ababa in order to ensure coherent and timely EU support to AMIS.

(3) The Police Advisor to the EUSR, who is also the Head of the EU Police Team, is responsible for managing the day-to-day coordination of the EU police supporting actions. The Head of the EU Police Team/Police Advisor assumes the day-to-day management of the police component of the supporting action and is responsible for staff and disciplinary matters.

(4) The Secretary General/High Representative, following the recommendation by the EUSR, has proposed that Mr Åke ROGHE be appointed as Head of the EU Police Team/Police Advisor to the EUSR.

(5) Pursuant to Article 4 of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP the Council has authorised the Political and Security Committee to appoint the Head of EU Police Team/Police Advisor to the EUSR,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Åke ROGHE is hereby appointed Head of the EU Police Team/Police Advisor to the European Union Special Representative for Sudan.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on 1 November 2006.

Done at Brussels, 24 October 2006. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson T. TANNER

(1) OJ L 188, 20.7.2005, p. 46.

(2) OJ L 184, 6.7.2006, p. 38.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 337/45

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 November 2006

on the accession of the Community to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No 107 on uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/874/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (Revised 1958 Agreement) (1), and in particular Article 3(3) and the second indent of Article 4(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) The standardised requirements of Regulation No 107 on uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction are intended to remove technical barriers to the trade in motor vehicles between the Contracting Parties and to ensure a high level of safety and protection in the operation of vehicles.

(2) The Commission therefore considers that Regulation No 107 should become part of the Community system for the type approval of motor vehicles,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. The Community shall apply Regulation No 107 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction.

2. The text of the Regulation is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

Regulation No 107 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction shall become part of the Community type-approval system for motor vehicles.

Article 3

The Commission shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations of this Decision.

Done at Brussels, 28 November 2006. For the Council The President E. HEINÄLUOMA

(1) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 125/31

Corrigendum to Commission Decision 2007/319/EC of 8 September 2006 on State aid C 45/04 (ex NN 62/04) in favour of the Czech steel producer Třinecké železárny, a. s.

( Official Journal of the European Union L 119 of 9 May 2007 )

In the Table of Contents, in the title on page 37 and in the signature on page 44:

for:

‘8 September 2006’;

read:

‘8 November 2006’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 252/43

Corrigendum to Council Decision 2007/155/EC of 5 March 2007 amending Decision 2000/265/EC on the establishment of a financial regulation governing the budgetary aspects of the management by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council, of contracts concluded in his name, on behalf of certain Member State, relating to the installation and functioning of the communication infrastructure for the Schengen environment (‘Sisnet’)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 68 of 8 March 2007 )

On page 6, Article 1(5)(a):

for:

‘2. All such contracts for which the estimated value equals or exceeds the thresholds set out in Directive 2004/2018/EC …’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 32/11

Corrigendum to Commission Decision 2007/509/EC of 20 December 2006 on State aid No C 3/2005 (ex N 592/2004 (ex PL 51/2004)) which Poland is planning to implement for Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych SA (formerly DAEWOO — FSO Motor SA)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 187 of 19 July 2007 )

On page 43, recital 81, in the last sentence:

for:

‘… its market share is small.’,

read:

‘… its market share is limited.’;

on page 44, recital 88:

for:

‘… and its small market share.’,

read:

‘… and its limited market share.’.