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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 7/23

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 December 2006

adapting Decision 2002/459/EC as regards the additions to be made to the list of units in the Traces computer network as a result of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania

(notified under document number C(2006) 6810)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/13/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 56 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In the case of some acts requiring adaptation on account of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, provision was not made for the necessary adaptations in the Act of Accession of 2005. These adaptations must be adopted before accession so as to be applicable from the date of accession.

(2) 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 20(1) thereof, provides for the establishment of a computerised system linking the veterinary authorities of the Member States.

(3) Commission Decision 2002/459/EC of 4 June 2002 listing the units in the ANIMO computerised network and repealing Decision 2002/287/EC (2) lists and identifies the units of the ANIMO system in the Member States.

(4) Commission Decision 2004/292/EC of 30 March 2004 on the introduction of the Traces system and amending Decision 92/486/EEC (3) requires the use of Traces, a computerised system for tracing the movements of animals and certain products in the framework of intra-Community trade and imports.

(5) To ensure the smooth functioning of the Traces computerised system, the different units present in Bulgaria and Romania need to be identified.

(6) Decision 2002/459/EC must 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

The Annex to Decision 2002/459/EC shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply subject to and from the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 22 December 2006. 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 159, 17.6.2002, p. 27. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/414/EC (OJ L 164, 16.6.2006, p. 27).

(3) OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 63. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/515/EC (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 29).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 13/9

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION DARFUR/5/2007

of 16 January 2007

appointing a Military Advisor to the European Union Special Representative for Sudan

(2007/34/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular to Article 25(3) 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.

(2) The Special Representative of the European Union (EUSR) for Sudan 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, an EU Coordination Cell in Addis Ababa (ACC) under the authority of the EUSR, comprised of a political advisor, a military advisor and a police advisor, manages 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 coherence and timely EU support to AMIS.

(3) Under Article 4 of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee to appoint the military advisor to the EUSR upon a proposal from the Secretary-General/High Representative (SG/HR) based on a recommendation from the EUSR.

(4) The SG/HR, following the recommendation of the EUSR, has proposed that Colonel François AMELINEAU be appointed as the new Military Advisor to the EUSR.

(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 take part in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Colonel François AMELINEAU is hereby appointed Military Advisor to the EUSR for Sudan.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on 25 January 2007.

Done at Brussels, 16 January 2007. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson C. von GOETZE

(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 C 78/4

COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 March 2007

appointing the Bulgarian and Romanian members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers

(2007/C 78/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (1), and in particular Articles 26 and 27 thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania (2),

Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the Bulgarian and Romanian Governments,

Whereas:

(1) the Council, by its Decision of 15 September 2006 (3), appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period from 14 September 2006 to 13 September 2008.

(2) The Bulgarian and Romanian members and alternate members of the said Committee should be appointed for the period expiring 13 September 2008,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period expiring 13 September 2008:

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternates Bulgaria Ms Liliana STANKOVA Ms Vesela KIROVA Ms Rossitza STELIANOVA Romania Ms Irina PERŞA Mr Dorin ŢEPUŞĂ Ms Mirela ARGĂSEALĂ

II. WORKERS' REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternates Bulgaria Mr Ilian TZENOV Ms Adriana TODOROVA Ms Diana ANGELOVA Romania Mr Valentin MOCANU Mr Liviu APOSTOIU Mr Dragoş FRUMOSU

III. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternates Bulgaria Mr Branimir HANDJIEV Mr Evgenii IVANOV Ms Galia BOJANOVA Romania Ms Roxana PRODAN Mr Doru Claudian FRUNZULICĂ Mr Octavian PARTENIE

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, on 22 March 2007 For the Council The President W. TIEFENSEE

(1) OJ L 257, 18.10.1968, p. 2.

(2) OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 203.

(3) OJ C 242, 7.10.2006, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 169/63

COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 June 2007

on the participation of the Commission of the European Communities in the International Biofuels Forum

(2007/446/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Whereas:

(1) The European Community has stated goals in the energy sector of increasing security of supply and reaching a sustainable energy production and use, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its energy use and the biofuels policy of the European Community pursues these two objectives.

(2) In the context of its international cooperation with international partners, the Commission is actively engaging in energy dialogues and other forms of cooperation on energy issues.

(3) Brazil has initiated the International Biofuels Forum to promote the international market for sustainable biofuels and to exchange experience and build closer collaboration on standards and codes to facilitate trade in biofuels as well as to enhance collaboration in research. The International Biofuels Forum will in a first stage comprise six participants (the governments of Brazil, the United States, India, China, South Africa and the European Commission).

(4) The President of Brazil in a letter to Commission President Barroso, dated 10 July 2006, has invited the Commission to join the International Biofuels Forum.

(5) The Commission will through its participation be better able to coordinate relevant activities including research with those of other developed and developing nations.

(6) The International Biofuels Forum itself does not run its own projects and does not require financial contributions to common budgets,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Commission of the European Communities (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) shall participate as Member in the International Biofuels Forum.

Article 2

The Commissioner for Energy, or his designated representative, is empowered to sign the Declaration on the International Biofuels Forum on behalf of the Commission and to represent the Commission in preparation thereof.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 220/25

COMMISSION DECISION

of 24 August 2007

on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat swine vesicular disease in Italy in 2006 and 2007

(notified under document number C(2007) 3957)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2007/587/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 Article 3(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Outbreaks of swine vesicular disease occurred in Italy in 2006 and 2007. The emergence of that disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population.

(2) In order to prevent the spread of the disease and to help eradicate it as quickly as possible, the Community should contribute financially towards the eligible expenditure incurred by the Member State under the emergency measures taken to combat the disease, as provided for in Decision 90/424/EEC.

(3) Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat Swine vesicular disease is subject to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 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 (2).

(4) On 4 June 2007, Italy submitted a final rough estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate the disease.

(5) The Italian 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

Financial contribution from the Community

1. A financial contribution from the Community is granted to Italy towards the costs incurred by that Member State in taking the measures referred to in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC to combat swine vesicular disease in 2006 and 2007.

2. The financial contribution from the Community shall be 50 % of the expenditure eligible for Community funding as referred to in paragraph 1. It shall be paid under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

Article 2

Payment arrangements

A first tranche of EUR 1 200 000 shall be paid as part of the Community financial contribution provided for in Article 1.

Article 3

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Italy.

Done at Brussels, 24 August 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 55 of 1.3.2005, p. 12.
(13)

The degree of concentration is also a good indicator of competition on the wholesale market for electricity as is the degree of liquidity. At the regional level, 42,82 % of electricity consumption in the Nordic countries was sold through Nord Pool Spot AS — the voluntary Nordic power exchange described in recital 9 — in 2004-2005 (15). According to the Final Report, on that type of power exchange ‘the concentration in generation finds […] direct expression in a rather stable equivalent (16) concentration in the power exchanges’ (17). For the three largest generators in the Nordic area, this amounts to 40 % (18), which, referred to a regional market, is at a satisfactory level. When referred to the sole Swedish market, the aggregate market shares of the three largest actors on the wholesale market are, of course, higher at 86 % (19) in 2006. It should, however, be stressed that there is competition between the three large and several smaller wholesale actors on the Swedish market. Furthermore, as regards the connection to the Nordic area, it should be noted again that the aforementioned bottleneck problems (congestion) are not constant, only temporary. There is therefore, in addition to domestic competition, a frequent external competitive pressure on the Swedish market deriving from the potential to obtain electricity from outside the Swedish territory. This is the more so as Sweden is the third biggest net importer of electricity in the EU in terms of percentage of its domestic consumption (20) and no transmission fee is charged between the Nordic countries. It should further be noted that the conditions of competition in wholesale trade in electricity are also greatly influenced by financial trade in electricity in the market area concerned, which, in terms of volume via Nord Pool, represented almost twice the amount consumed in the Nordic countries in 2005 (21) (and, if other identified transactions such as OTC — Over The Counter or direct sale — are included, more than five times the amount in 2005 (22)). In the Technical Annex (23), this degree of liquidity was considered as being satisfactory, i. e. it is such as to constitute an indicator of a well-functioning and competitive market. Given the strong link between the Swedish wholesale market and the Nordic market, this degree of liquidity should also be considered as providing a competitive pressure on the Swedish market. The Final Report also ranges Nord Pool among the ‘most liquid and efficient wholesale electricity markets’ (24). These factors should therefore be taken as an indication of direct exposure to competition for the wholesale market whether taken as the national Swedish market or the emerging regional one.
(19)

Individualised percentage increases are applied accordingly to the duration of the infringement proper to each company. Bischof + Klein Co., KG, Cofira-Sac SA, Fardem Packaging, Nordenia International AG, Trioplast Wittenheim, RKW and JM Gesellschaft für industrielle Beteiligungen took part in the infringement during a period of more than 20 years leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 200 %. Combipac took part in the infringement during a period of 19 years and 10 months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 195 %. Bischof + Klein France SAS took part in the infringement during a period of 18 years and 11 months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 185 %. Sachsa took part in the infringement during a period of 14 years and four months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 140 %. Aspla and Armando Álvarez SA took part in the infringement during a period of 11 years and three months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 110 %. Groupe Gascogne, FLS Plast and FLSmidth & Co took part in the infringement during a period of eight years (and five months for Groupe Gascogne) leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 80 %. Kendrion NV took part in the infringement during a period of seven years leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 70 %. Nordfolien took part in the infringement during a period of nine years and seven months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 95 %. Bonar Technical Fabrics and Low & Bonar took part in the infringement during a period of six years and two months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 60 %. UPM-Kymmene and British Polythene Industries plc took part in the infringement during a period of four years and six months leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 45 %. K.V. Stempher CV and Stempher BV took part in the infringement during a period of four years leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 40 %. Finally, Trioplast Industrier AB and Bernay Film Plastique took part in the infringement during a period of more than three years leading to a percentage increase of the starting amount of 30 %.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 202/18

DECISION No 930/2007/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 7 June 2007

on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund according to point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 26 thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (2),

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the Fund) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.

(2) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 1 billion.

(3) Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.

(4) Hungary and Greece submitted applications to mobilise the Fund, concerning two disasters caused by flooding,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 24 370 114 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 7 June 2007. For the European Parliament The President H.-G. PÖTTERING For the Council The President G. GLOSER

(1) OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 345/115

Corrigendum to Commission Decision 2008/936/EC of 20 May 2008 concerning aid granted by France to the Fund for the prevention of risks to fishing and fisheries undertakings (State aid C 9/06) (notified under document number C(2007) 5636)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 334 of 12 December 2008 )

In the title of the Decision, both on the cover and on page 62:

for:

‘2008/936/EC’

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 15/28

COMMISSION DECISION

of 26 November 2007

authorising the acidification of grape must and wine produced in the wine-growing zone B of Austria for the 2007/2008 wine year

(notified under document number C(2007) 5615)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2008/58/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), and in particular Article 46(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The exceptional weather conditions during the period of ripening of the grapes in the wine-growing zone B of Austria have resulted in a significant and irreversible reduction in the acidity of the grapes and grape must. The particular weather conditions observed during the summer of 2007 in Austria are similar to those normally found in wine-growing areas located much further south.

(2) The total level of acidity of the grapes harvested on maturity in the regions concerned is abnormally low and incompatible with good winemaking and satisfactory wine conservation.

(3) Austria should therefore be permitted to authorise the acidification of grape must and wine from zone B for the 2007 harvest under the conditions laid down in points E.2, E.3 and E.7 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

(4) 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

In derogation from the rules laid down in Annex V, point E.1(a) to Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Austria may authorise the acidification of grape must and wine from the 2007 harvest in wine-growing zone B under the conditions laid down in points E.2, E.3 and E.7 of that Annex.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2007. For the Commission Mariann FISCHER BOEL Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 11/7

COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 December 2007

appointing a Greek member of the Committee of the Regions

(2008/44/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 of the Greek Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 24 January 2006, the Council adopted Decision 2006/116/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2006 to 25 January 2010 (1).

(2) A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Ms Fofi GENNIMATA,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions as a member for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2010:

Ms Evangelia SCHINARAKI-ILIAKI, prefect of the city of Heraklion in Crete.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 20 December 2007. For the Council The President F. NUNES CORREIA

(1) OJ L 56, 25.2.2006, p. 75.