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COMMISSION DECISION of 4 July 1991 amending Decision 86/77/EEC approving certain food-aid operations carried out by humanitarian organizations and exempting them from monetary compensatory amounts (Only the English text is authentic) (91/379/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1677/85 of 11 June 1985 on monetary compensatory amounts in agriculture (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2205/90 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3154/85 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1599/90 (4), lays down detailed rules for the administrative application of the monetary compensatory amounts introduced by Regulation (EEC) No 1677/85;

Whereas exports to non-member countries carried out in the context of the food-aid operations referred to in Article 21 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3154/85 should be exempted from monetary compensatory amounts where such exports are carried out by humanitarian organizations and approved in accordance with Community procedure;

Whereas a number of humanitarian organizations were approved by Commission Decision 86/77/EEC (5), as last amended by Decision 91/230/EEC (6); whereas other organizations may be regarded as humanitarian organizations on the basis of their approval pursuant to national legislative provisions; whereas 'Feed the Children' may be regarded as such an organization;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the relevant management committees,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The humanitarian organization 'Feed the Children' is added to the Annex to Decision 86/77/EEC, with effect from 17 June 1991.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom. Done at Brussels, 4 July 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 6. (2) OJ No L 201, 31. 7. 1990, p. 9. (3) OJ No L 310, 21. 11. 1985, p. 9. (4) OJ No L 151, 15. 6. 1990, p. 29. (5) OJ No L 76, 21. 3. 1986, p. 54. (6) OJ No L 100, 20. 4. 1991, p. 41.
COMMISSION DECISION of 18 July 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic) (91/416/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Decision 91/133/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,

Whereas outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in March, April and May 1991; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;

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

Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For outbreaks of Newcastle disease which have occurred during the months of March, April and May 1991, the United Kingdom may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:

- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate,

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

- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment.

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. (2) OJ No L 66, 13. 3. 1991, p. 18.
COMMISSION DECISION of 26 July 1991 concerning the importation by Member States of fresh meat from Israel (91/445/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 91/69/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 4 and 16 thereof,

Whereas Israel only appears on the list of third countries, from which the Member States authorize the importation of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat laid down by Council Decision 79/542/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 90/485/EEC (4), as regards the import of fresh meat from domestic solipeds;

Whereas it is the Commission's responsibility to adopt decisions in respect of third countries for animal health conditions and public health;

Whereas following the mission carried out in Israel it would appear that exports of fresh meat from this country to the Community are not envisaged;

Whereas it is for the Commission to adopt an appropriate Decision;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Member States may not authorize the importation of fresh meat from Israel.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28. (2) OJ No L 46, 19. 2. 1991, p. 37. (3) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 15. (4) OJ No L 267, 29. 9. 1990, p. 46.
COMMISSION DECISION of 26 July 1991 approving measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention presented by the Kingdom of Belgium (Only the Dutch and French texts are authentic) (91/428/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 89/455/EEC of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, conforming to Article 1 of Decision 89/455/EEC Belgium shall set up large-scale pilot projects in accordance with Article 3 for the eradication or prevention of rabies in the wild life of the Community using vaccines for the oral immunization of foxes;

Whereas the pilot projects as presented by Belgium include the adjacent border areas of France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands;

Whereas the pilot project is part of a cross border cooperation with France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands;

Whereas by letter dated 26 March 1991 Belgium notified the Commission of pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention;

Whereas, after examination the pilot project was found to comply with Decision 89/455/EEC; whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community are therefore met;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The pilot projects for the eradication and prevention of rabies, presented by Belgium are hereby approved.

Article 2

Belgium shall bring into force by 1 April 1991 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the pilot projects referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 223, 2. 8. 1989, p. 19.
COMMISSION DECISION of 6 August 1991 on supplies of whole milk powder intended for the people of the Soviet Union (91/459/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2263/91 of 26 July 1991 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 598/91 as regards the supply of whole milk powder intended for the people of the Soviet Union (1), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,

Whereas, in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 598/91 of 5 March 1991 on urgent action for the supply of agricultural products intended for the people of the Soviet Union (2), an invitation to tender was opened by Regulation (EEC) No 2263/91 with a view to fixing a maximum amount for the supply;

Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2263/91 and in view of the tenders received, the Commission is to fix a maximum amount for supply costs or is to decide not to take any action in response to tenders; whereas, in view of the tenders submitted and notified by the intervention agencies, a maximum amount should be fixed for supplies of whole milk powder to the Soviet Union,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. For the invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EEC) No 2263/91 and for tenders submitted by 12 noon on 31 July 1991 at the latest:

- as regards lots A to U as defined in Annex III, in packages of 25 kilograms net weight, the maximum price for the supply shall be ECU 2 354 per tonne,

- as regards lots AA to UU as defined in Annex III, in aluminium-based paper bags or in canisters of a net weight of two kilograms, the maximum price for the supply shall be ECU 2 640 per tonne.

2. In accordance with Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2263/91, tenders in response to the second invitation may be submitted by 12 noon on 12 August 1991 at the latest.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 6 August 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 19 September 1991 suspending the buying-in of butter in certain Member States (Only the German, Danish, English, French and Dutch texts are authentic) (91/503/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1630/91 (2), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7a (1) and Article 7a (3) thereof,

Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 777/87 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1634/91 (4), sets out the circumstances under which the buying-in of butter and skimmed milk powder may be suspended and subsequently resumed and, where suspension takes place, the alternative measures that may be taken;

Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1547/87 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2011/91 (6), lays down the criteria on the basis of which the buying-in of butter by invitation to tender is to be opened and suspended in a Member State or, as regards the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany, in a region;

Whereas Commission Decision 91/485/EEC (7) suspends buying-in in certain Member States; whereas information on market prices shows that the condition laid down in Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1547/87 is currently met in Belgium, Denmark, France, Northern Ireland, the Federal Republic of Germany, with the exception of the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, and the Netherlands; whereas the list of Member States where that suspension applies must be adapted accordingly;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The buying-in of butter by invitation to tender as provided for in Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 777/87 is hereby suspended in Belgium, Denmark, France, Northern Ireland, the Federal Republic of Germany, with the exception of the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, and the Netherlands.

Article 2

Decision 91/485/EEC is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Done at Brussels, 19 September 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. (2) OJ No L 150, 15. 6. 1991, p. 19. (3) OJ No L 78, 20. 3. 1987, p. 10. (4) OJ No L 150, 15. 6. 1991, p. 26. (5) OJ No L 144, 4. 6. 1987, p. 12. (6) OJ No L 185, 11. 7. 1991, p. 5. (7) OJ No L 257, 14. 9. 1991, p. 47.
COUNCIL DECISION of 28 October 1991 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Principality of Liechtenstein establishing cooperation in the field of education and training within the framework of the Erasmus programme (91/617/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,

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

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

Whereas by Decision 87/327/EEC (3) as amended by Decision 89/663/EEC (4), the Council adopted the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students (Erasmus);

Whereas on 5 November 1990, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate with the EFTA countries and Liechtenstein, in accordance with specific negotiating Directives, bilateral agreements having as their objective cooperation in the field of education and training within the framework of the Erasmus programme;

Whereas a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Principality of Liechtenstein, by its nature enriches the impact of the Erasmus programme so as to develop inter-university cooperation and to strengthen the skill levels of human resources in Europe,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Principality of Liechtenstein of Austria establishing cooperation in the field of education and training within the framework of the Erasmus programme 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 shall give the notification provided for in Article 13 of the Agreement (5).

Done at Luxembourg, 28 October 1991.

For the Council The President J. M. M. RITZEN

(1) OJ N° C 127, 17. 5. 1991, p. 3.

(2) Opinion delivered on 24 October 1991 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ N° L 166, 25. 6. 1987, p. 20.

(4) OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 23.

(5) See page 71 of this Official Journal.
COMMISSION DECISION of 1 October 1991 making an initial allocation to Denmark of part of the resources to be charged to the 1992 budget year for the supply of food from intervention stocks to designated organizations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (91/529/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to the most deprived persons in the Community (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3744/87 of 14 December 1987 laying down the detailed rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to the most deprived persons in the Community (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 583/91 (3), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1676/85 of 11 June 1985 on the value of the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2205/90 (5), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,

Whereas on 7 August 1991, Denmark requested Commission authorization to initiate already in 1991 the action on its territory to be financed by resources chargeable to the 1992 budget and indicated the quantities of produce that it wished to distribute; whereas it is desirable to initiate the scheme now in Denmark by making an allocation to that country; whereas this allocation shall not exceed 50 % of the resources allocated by Commission decision to Denmark in respect of the plan for 1991;

Whereas in order to facilitate the implementation of this scheme it is necessary to specify the rate of exchange to be employed in converting the ecu into the national currency and to do so at a rate which reflects economic reality,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. The allocation for Denmark of the appropriations referred to in Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3744/87 to be charged to the 1992 budget shall be ECU 609 500.

This sum shall be converted into national currency at the rate applicable on 3 January 1991 and published in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2. Subject to the limit set out in paragraph 1, the following quantities of produce may be withdrawn from intervention for distribution in Denmark:

- 30 tonnes of butter,

- 250 tonnes of beef.

3. The withdrawals referred to in paragraph 2 may be made from 1 October 1991.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 1 October 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 352, 15. 12. 1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 352, 15. 12. 1987, p. 33. (3) OJ No L 65, 12. 3. 1991, p. 32. (4) OJ No L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 201, 31. 7. 1990, p. 9.
COMMISSION DECISION of 12 November 1991 cancelling Decision 91/147/EEC adopting protective measures against cholera in respect of imports of fruit and vegetables from Peru (91/601/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 19 (7) thereof,

Whereas protective measures against cholera in respect of imports of fruit and vegetables from Peru were adopted by Commission Decision 91/147/EEC (2); whereas in view of the urgency of the situation the Commission adopted on its own initiative the said Decision; whereas the situation has worsened since then and countries bordering Peru have also been affected by cholera;

Whereas there is a risk that the epidemic might spread even further; whereas it is advisable therefore to replace the safeguard measure in respect of Peru by a wider and more general Community Regulation; whereas it is advisable to establish a simplified procedure allowing frequent and rapid amendments to the Community Regulation according to the development of the situation; whereas the Commission shall present proposals on this subject to the Council;

Whereas it is advisable, in these circumstances, to cancel Decision 91/147/EEC;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 91/147/EEC is cancelled.

The cancellation shall take effect on the day of entry into force of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3185/91 of 22 October 1991 adopting measures in respect of imports of fruit and vegetables from certain regions affected by cholera (3).

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 12 November 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 73, 20. 3. 1991, p. 35. (3) OJ No L 303, 1. 11. 1991, p. 1.
COMMISSION DECISION of 12 December 1991 on certain protective measures regarding molluscs and crustaceans from the United Kingdom (91/654/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 91/493/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 (4) thereof,

Whereas the presence of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) in molluscs and crustaceans taken from Scottish waters has been observed on several occasions;

Whereas the toxine levels observed present a threat to public health; whereas it is necessary to adopt protective measures at Community level;

Whereas the authorities of the United Kingdom have undertaken to implement national measures so as to ensure efficient application of this Decision;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. The United Kingdom prohibits the dispatch towards other Member States of batches of crustaceans and molluscs from Scotland.

2. The prohibition laid down in paragraph 1 does not apply to batches of crustaceans and molluscs taken from waters which have been approved to be free of toxine by the competent authorities or which have been subjected to analysis carried out by the competent authority and showing a level of PSP toxine of less than 80 microgrammes per 100 grammes in accordance with the biological testing method.

Article 2

The Commission shall follow the development of the situation and this Decision shall be amended in the light of that development.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 12 December 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (2) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 15.