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Council Decision

of 18 June 2002

amending Decision 97/788/EC as regards the period of validity

(2002/580/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species(1), and in particular Article 21(1)(b) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 70/458/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the marketing of vegetable seed(2), and in particular Article 32(1)(b) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Council Decision 97/788/EC of 17 November 1997 on the equivalence of checks on practices for the maintenance of varieties carried out in third countries(3) determined that the official checks on practices for the maintenance of varieties carried out in certain third countries afford the same guarantees as those carried out by the Member States. That Decision expired in the case of certain third countries on 30 June 1999, and in the case of other third countries it will expire on 30 June 2002.

(2) It appears that the checks carried out in the third countries in accordance with Decision 97/788/EC continue to afford the same guarantees as those carried out by the Member States.

(3) Decision 97/788/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3 of Decision 97/788/EC shall be replaced by the following: "Article 3

This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1999 and from 18 June 2002 to 30 June 2005 in the case of the Republic of Korea and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 2005 in the case of the other third countries listed in the Annex."

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2002.

For the Council

The President

F. Álvarez-Cascos Fernández

(1) OJ L 225, 12.10.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2002/8/EC (OJ L 37, 7.2.2002, p. 7).

(2) OJ L 225, 12.10.1970, p. 7. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/8/EC.

(3) OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 39.
Council Decision

of 19 July 2002

appointing two members and an alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the Field of Architecture

(2002/C 179/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to Council Decision 85/385/EEC of 10 June 1985 setting up an Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the Field of Architecture(1) and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof;

Whereas, by its Decision of 1 March 2002(2), the Council appointed Mr Jaime DURÓ PIFARRÉ and Mr RODRÍGUEZ GARCÍA as members and Mr LARRODERA RÍOS as an alternate member for the period ending on 22 October 2004;

Whereas the Spanish Government has nominated Mr Carlos HERNÁNDEZ PEZZI to replace Mr Jaime DURÓ PIFARRÉ, Mr MARTÍNEZ CHAPA to replace Mr RODRÍGUEZ GARCÍA and Mr GARCÍA-BELLIDO GARCÍA DE DIEGO to replace Mr LARRODERA RÍOS,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Carlos HERNÁNDEZ PEZZI is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the Field of Architecture to replace Mr Jaime DURÓ PIFARRÉ for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 22 October 2004.

Article 2

Mr MARTÍNEZ CHAPA is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the Field of Architecture to replace Mr RODRÍGUEZ GARCÍA for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 22 October 2004.

Article 3

Mr GARCÍA-BELLIDO GARCÍA DE DIEGO is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the Field of Architecture to replace Mr LARRODERA RÍOS for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 22 October 2004.

Done at Brussels on 19 July 2002.

For the Council

The President

T. Pedersen

(1) OJ L 223, 21.8.1985, p. 26.

(2) OJ C 72, 21.3.2002, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 22 August 2002

recognising Slovakia as being free from Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al.

(notified under document number C(2002) 3121)

(2002/674/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2002/36/EC(2), and in particular Annex III, Part B, point 1 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Under Directive 2000/29/EC, plants and live pollen for pollination of: Chaenomeles Lindl., Cotoneaster Ehrh., Crataegus L., Cydonia Mill., Eriobotrya Lindl., Malus Mill., Mespilus L., Pyracantha Roem., Pyrus L., Sorbus L. other than Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.) Pers., Stranvaesia Lindl., other than fruit and seeds, originating in third countries other than those recognised as being free from Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al. (hereinafter: "the harmful organism") may not be introduced into certain protected zones of the Member States.

(2) In 1999, Slovakia requested to be recognised as being free from the harmful organism.

(3) It appears from official information supplied by Slovakia, and from information collected during a mission carried out there in April 2000 by the Food and Veterinary Office, that the harmful organism does not occur in Slovakia, and that Slovakia has maintained a strict control, inspection and testing procedure for the harmful organism.

(4) It can therefore be established that there is no risk of the harmful organism spreading.

(5) This Decision is without prejudice to any subsequent findings that may show that the harmful organism is present in Slovakia. The Commission will request Slovakia to supply on a yearly basis all technical information available that is necessary to assess the aforementioned situation.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Slovakia is recognised as being free from Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al.

The Commission will request Slovakia to supply on a yearly basis all technical information available that is necessary to assess the aforementioned situation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 22 August 2002.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 116, 3.5.2002, p. 16.
Council Decision

of 13 September 2002

implementing Common Position 2002/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

(2002/754/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Common Position 2002/145/CFSP of 18 February 2002 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe(1), and in particular Article 5 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,

Whereas:

(1) By Common Position 2002/145/CFSP the Council imposed a visa ban and a freezing of funds on the Government of Zimbabwe and persons who bear a wide responsibility for serious violations of human rights and of the freedom of opinion, of association and of peaceful assembly.

(2) On 22 July 2002, Common Position 2002/145/CFSP was amended by Common Position 2002/600/CFSP(2).

(3) As a consequence of a Government reshuffle in Zimbabwe on 26 August 2002, the list of persons referred to above should be updated,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2002/145/CFSP, as amended by Common Position 2002/600/CFSP, is hereby replaced by the list set out in the Annex.

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 13 September 2002.

For the Council

The President

P. S. Møller

(1) OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 195, 24.7.2002, p. 1.

ANNEX

List of persons referred to in Article 1

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Council Decision

of 30 September 2002

appointing the Italian members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work

(2002/C 243/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work(1),

Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the Italian Government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 18 December 2001(2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work for the period from 18 December 2000 to 17 December 2003, with the exception of the Italian representatives.

(2) The Italian members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, i.e. until 17 December 2003,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work for the period from 30 September 2002 to 17 December 2003:

1. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

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2. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES

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3. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES

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Article 2

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

Done at Brussels on 30 September 2002.

For the Council

The President

B. Bendtsen

(1) OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15.

(2) OJ C 1, 4.1.2001, p. 1.
Council Decision

of 23 September 2002

appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2002/774/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 Council Decision of 22 January 2002(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat of an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Ms Margherita COGO, alternate member, notified to the Council on 10 April 2002,

Having regard to the proposal from the Italian Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Carlo ANDREOTTI is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Margherita COGO for the remainder of her term of office, which runs until 25 January 2006.

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Fischer Boel

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

of 23 September 2002

on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries in the Near East (2002 to 2005)

(2002/817/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181 in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(3), and Article 300(4), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),

Whereas:

(1) The 10th Convention(3) concluded with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) expired on 31 December 2001.

(2) The current crisis in the Middle East has put additional burden on UNRWA.

(3) The Community assistance to UNRWA is an important element in stabilising the situation in the Middle East and furthermore forms part of the campaign against poverty in developing countries and therefore contributes to the sustainable economic and social development of the population concerned and the host countries in which the population lives.

(4) Support of UNRWA operations would be likely to contribute to the attainment of the Community objectives.

(5) A new Convention should be concluded with UNRWA so that the Community's aid can continue to be provided as part of a comprehensive programme offering a measure of continuity.

(6) The appropriate internal procedure should be established to ensure the proper functioning of the Convention. It is therefore necessary to delegate to the Commission the power to carry out modifications where the Convention provides for modifications to be adopted by simplified procedure (Exchange of Letters),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Convention between the European Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East (2002 to 2005) is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The execution of the Community programme of food aid to UNRWA shall be governed by the procedure defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of food security(4).

Article 3

The Commission shall approve, in consultation with a special committee, modifications to the Convention where the Convention provides for modifications to be adopted by way of simplified procedure (Exchange of Letters).

Article 4

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the persons empowered to sign the Convention in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Fischer Boel

(1) OJ C 203, 27.8.2002, p. 142.

(2) Opinion delivered on 3 September 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 261, 7.10.1999, p. 36.

(4) OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10).
Council Decision

of 8 October 2002

amending Decision 98/566/EC on the conclusion of an Agreement on mutual recognition between the European Community and Canada

(2002/802/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(2), first subparagraph, first sentence, and Article 300(3), first subparagraph, first sentence, and (4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) In order to ensure the efficient operation of the Agreement on mutual recognition between the European Community and Canada(1) (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") it is necessary to amend Decision 98/566/EC(2) in order to empower the Commission to take all necessary measures for the operation of the Agreement.

(2) The Council should retain the power to decide on the termination of Sectoral Annexes,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Article 3 of Decision 98/566/EC shall be replaced by the following: "Article 3

1. The Commission shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee and in the joint sectoral groups established by the Sectoral Annexes, provided for in Articles XI and XII of the Agreement, assisted by the special Committee designated by the Council. The Commission shall proceed, after consultation with this special Committee, to the appointments, notifications, exchanges of information and requests for information specified in the Agreement.

2. The position of the Community with regard to decisions to be taken by the Joint Committee shall be determined, with regard to the termination of Sectoral Annexes in accordance with Article XIX(2), by the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal by the Commission.

3. The position of the Community in the Joint Committee or, if appropriate, in the joint sectoral groups shall in all other cases be determined by the Commission, following consultation of the special Committee referred to in paragraph 1."

Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2002.

For the Council

The President

T. Pedersen

(1) OJ L 280, 16.10.1998, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 280, 16.10.1998, p. 1.
Council Decision

of 3 December 2002

extending the period of application of Decision 2000/185/EC authorising Member States to apply a reduced rate of VAT to certain labour-intensive services in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC

(2002/954/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - common system of value-added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 28(6) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Under Council Decision 2000/185/EC(2), Belgium, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom are authorised to apply, up to 31 December 2002, a reduced rate of VAT on the labour-intensive services for which they submitted an application.

(2) Based on the reports to be drawn up by 1 October 2002 by the Member States that have applied such reduced VAT rates, the Commission is required to submit a global evaluation report to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 December 2002, accompanied if necessary by a proposal for a final decision on the rate to be applied to labour-intensive services.

(3) In view of the time needed to produce a thorough global evaluation of the national reports, the maximum period of application set for this measure in Directive 77/388/EEC has been extended.

(4) The period of application of Decision 2000/185/EC should also be extended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2000/185/EC is hereby amended as follows:

1. in the first subparagraph of Article 1 "three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002" shall be replaced by "four years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2003";

2. in the second subparagraph of Article 3, "31 December 2002" shall be replaced by "31 December 2003".

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Portuguese Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 3 December 2002.

For the Council

The President

T. Pedersen

(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/38/EC (OJ L 128, 15.5.2002, p. 41).

(2) OJ L 59, 4.3.2000, p. 10.
Commission Decision

of 24 June 2002

amending Decision 1999/120/EC drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of animal casings, with respect to Ukraine

(notified under document number C(2002) 2226)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/483/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(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing animal casings have been drawn up by Commission Decision 1999/120/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/80/EC(4).

(2) Ukraine has provided the name of an establishment producing animal casings for which the competent authorities certify that the establishment is in accordance with the Community rules.

(3) A provisional listing of this establishment can thus be drawn up for Ukraine. Decision 1999/120/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In the Annex to Decision 1999/120/EC, the following row is added for Ukraine:

País: Ucrania/Land: Ukraine/Land: Ukraine/Χώρα: Ουκρανία/Country: Ukraine/Pays: Ukraine/Paese: Ucraina/Land: Oekraïne/País: Ucrânia/Maa: Ukraina/Land: Ukraina

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Article 2

This Decision shall apply as from the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 24 June 2002.

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 36, 10.2.1999, p. 21.

(4) OJ L 30, 4.2.2000, p. 41.
Commission Decision

of 25 November 2002

amending Decision 2001/556/EC, with respect to Canada for gelatine intended for human consumption

(notified under document number C(2002) 4540)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/926/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(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing gelatine intended for human consumption have been drawn up by Commission Decision 2001/556/EC of 11 July 2001 drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States authorise imports of gelatine intended for human consumption(3).

(2) Canada has provided the name of an establishment producing gelatine intended for human consumption for which the competent authorities certify that the establishments are in accordance with the Community rules.

(3) Provisional listing of this establishment can thus be drawn up for Canada. Decision 2001/556/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In the Annex to Decision 2001/556/EC, the following row is added:

"País: CANADÁ/Land: CANADA/Land: KANADA/Χώρα: ΚΑΝΑΔΑΣ/Country: CANADA/Pays: CANADA/Paese: CANADA/Land: CANADA/País: CANADÁ/Maa: KANADA/Land: KANADA"

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 November 2002.

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 200, 25.7.2001, p. 23.