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COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 December 1986

extending the authorization of the joint selling of fuels from Houillères du Bassin de Lorraine and Saarbergwerke AG by 'Saarlor'

(87/52/ECSC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 65 thereof,

Having regard to the application submitted on 4 August 1986,

Whereas, by Decision No 44/59 (1), as last amended by Decision 82/146/ECSC (2), the Commission authorized the joint selling of fuels from Houillères du Bassin de Lorraine and Saarbergwerke AG by the Saar-Lothringische Kohlenunion, deutsch-franzoesische Gesellschaft auf Aktien/Union charbonnière sarro-lorraine, société par actions franco-allemande (Saarlor), of Saarbruecken and Strasbourg;

Whereas the period of validity of this authorization was last extended until 31 December 1986, by Decision 82/146/ECSC; whereas by letter dated 4 August 1986, the parties concerned gave notice that the joint selling agreement concluded between them, which was due to expire on 31 December of that year, would be replaced by a new agreement valid until 31 December 1991, and they applied for a corresponding extension of the authorization;

Whereas the grounds on which the Commission authorized the agreements between the parties until 31 December 1986 are still valid; whereas this is the case both as regards the improvement of distribution by means of joint sales and as regards the essential nature of the agreements in order to achieve this result and the maintenance of competition within the common market within the meaning of Article 65 (2) (c);

Whereas the agreement consequently continues to satisfy the conditions for authorization under Article 65 (2) of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The period of validity of Decision No 44/59 is hereby extended until 31 December 1991.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the coal-mining undertakings concerned and to Saarlor.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 1986.

For the Commission

Peter SUTHERLAND

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No 58, 14. 11. 1959, p. 1147/59.

(2) OJ No L 63, 6. 3. 1982, p. 25.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 December 1986

approving an amendment to the specific programme relating to poultrymeat in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the Dutch text is authentic)

(87/30/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2224/86 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 9 January 1986 the Netherlands Government forwarded an amendment to the programme relating to the processing and marketing of poultry and poultrymeat, approved by Commission Decision 82/5/EEC (3);

Whereas the amendment to the programme in question is confined to investments for the modernization, rationalization and concentration of poultry processing and marketing capacity and whereas all those investments are likely to help to improve the situation in the sector concerned and enhance its value; whereas they therefore constitute a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas the investments relating to the modernization, rationalization and concentration of capacity for the slaughter, cutting and processing of poultry and for adding value to offal and investments in marketing in general can be accepted;

Whereas the amendment contains sufficient information, as required in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives of Article 1 of the Regulation can be achieved in respect of the abovementioned sector; whereas the estimated time required for execution of the amendment does not exceed the limits laid down in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The amendment to the programme relating to poultrymeat forwarded by the Netherlands Government pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 on 9 January 1986 is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 3. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 194, 17. 7. 1986, p. 4.

(3) OJ No L 5, 9. 1. 1982, p. 16.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 23 February 1987

amending Decision 81/956/EEC on the equivalence of seed potatoes produced in third countries

(87/141/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 66/403/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of seed potatoes (1), as last amended by Directive 86/215/EEC (2), and in particular Article 15 (1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas, by Decision 81/956/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 85/478/EEC (4), the Council declared that seed potatoes harvested and officially controlled in Austria, Switzerland and Poland afforded the same assurances as seed potatoes harvested and controlled within the Community;

Whereas the validity of that equivalence expired on 31 January 1984 in the case of Poland and on 30 June 1986 in the case of Austria and Switzerland;

Wheeas it has been shown that the conditions on which the Community findings were based at the outset are still fulfilled as regards the standards and procedures applicable to the certification of seed potatoes;

Whereas equivalence may be used in practice, however, only if the seed potatoes also satisfy the conditions which Member States must, or may, lay down pursuant to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products (5) a last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (6);

Whereas it was established in this connection that the plant health situation in the third countries covered by Decision 81/956/EEC regarding Corynebacterium sepedonicum and potato spindle tuber viroid must be studied in depth; whereas that study is complete as far as Austria and Switzerland are concerned; whereas, however, the evaluation of the results has not yet been completed; whereas the study is continuing in respect of Poland; whereas, at this stage in the evaluation, the results of the study have shown that there are no plant health considerations preventing a renewal of the equivalence in respect of Austria and Switzerland; whereas a revival of equivalence in respect of Poland would still be pointless at this stage;

Whereas, furthermore, this Decision does not prevent Community findings from being revoked or the period of their validity from not being extended if it becomes apparent that the conditions on which such findings are based are not, or are no longer, fulfilled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 2 of Decision 81/956/EEC '30 June 1986' replaced by '30 June 1988'.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 23 February 1987.

For the Council

The President

P. DE KEERSMAEKER

(1) OJ No 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2320/66.

(2) OJ No L 152, 6. 6. 1986, p. 46.

(3) OJ No L 351, 7. 12. 1981, p. 1.

(4) OJ No L 285, 25. 10. 1985, p. 64.

(5) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.

(6) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 2 March 1987

on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures in the United Kingdom pursuant to Title III of Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85

(Only the English text is authentic)

(87/173/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1) as last amended by Council Regulation Regulation (EEC) No 2224/86 (2) and in particular Article 25 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 the Government of the United Kingdom on 5 February 1986 forwarded the text of the Hill Livestock (Compensatory Allowances) Regulations 1984 and on 13 January 1986 forwarded the text of The Highlands and Islands Livestock Compensatory Allowances Scheme 1985 both of which came into operation on 1 January 1986;

Whereas under Article 25 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the objectives of the said Regulation and the need for a proper connection between the various measures, such texts comply with the Regulation and thus satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community;

Whereas the texts forwarded by the Government of the United Kingdom satisfy the conditions and objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the EAGGF committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;

Whereas the measures provided in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The provisons for the implementation of Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 in the United Kingdom cited in the preamble hereto satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community towards common measure referred to in Article 1 of the said Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 2 March 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 93, 30. 3. 1985, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 194, 17. 7. 1986, p. 4.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 29 April 1987

amending Decision 86/189/EEC concerning the establishments in the United States of America from which Member States may authorize the importation of fresh meat

(87/259/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 animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 87/64/EEC (2), and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof,

Whereas establishments in third countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC;

Whereas the United States of America have forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of establishments authorized to export to the Community;

Whereas, following Community on-the-spot visits, and by Commission Decision 86/189/EEC (3), as amended by Decision 87/113/EEC (4), Member States were authorized to continue to import fresh meat from certain American establishments until 29 April 1987;

Whereas it is necessary to fix a final date for the introduction into Community territory of meat originating in these establishments and to clarify this in Decision 86/189/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

The following subparagraph is hereby added to Article 1 of Decision 86/189/EEC:

'Fresh meat from these establishments may be introduced into the territory of the Community until 22 May 1987.'

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 April 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ No L 34, 5. 2. 1987, p. 52.

(3) OJ No L 140, 27. 5. 1986, p. 30.

(4) OJ No L 48, 17. 2. 1987, p. 33.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 134/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 April 1987

concerning the conclusion of a Convention between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation on the simplification of formalities in trade in goods

(87/267/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,

Whereas the conclusion of a Convention with Austria, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland with a view to introducing, in trade between the Community and those countries, as well as between those countries themselves, a single administrative document replacing the present declarations, must enable the formalities to be completed in such trade to be eased and simplified; whereas it is therefore appropriate to conclude such a Convention;

Whereas this Convention falls within the framework of follow-up action to the Joint Declaration made in Luxembourg on 9 April 1984 by the Ministers of the Member States of the Community, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the Commission expressing their political will to extend cooperation between the Community and these countries, ‘with the aim of creating a dynamic European economic space of benefit to their countries’,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Convention between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation on the simplification of formalities in trade in goods is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The Community shall be represented in the Joint Committee provided for in Article 10 of the Convention by the Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States.

Article 3

The President of the Council shall deposit the acts provided for in Article 17 of the Convention (1).

Done at Luxembourg, 28 April 1987. For the Council The President P. DE KEERSMAEKER

(1) The date of entry into force of the Convention will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 15 June 1987

on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures in Ireland pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85

(Only the English text is authentic)

(87/324/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Irish Government has forwarded the scheme of vocational training for the improvement of agricultural skills under Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas, under Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community are satisfied in the light of the compatibility of the stated provisions with the abovementioned Regulation and bearing in mind the objectives of the latter and the need to ensure that the various measures are properly related;

Whereas the scheme mentioned satisfies the conditions and objectives of Article 21 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The scheme of vocational training for the improvement of agricultural skills under Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, forwarded by the Irish Government pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, satisifies the conditions governing a Community financial contribution under Article 21 of that Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 15 June 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 93, 30. 3. 1985, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 June 1987

revoking Decision 87/275/EEC concerning the status of Luxembourg as regards classical swine fever

(87/315/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Decision 87/230/EEC (2), and in particular Article 8 (2) thereof,

Whereas, by Commission Decision 81/400/EEC of 15 May 1981 establishing the status of Member States as regards classical swine fever with a view to its eradication (3), Luxembourg was recognized as being officially free from classical swine fever;

Whereas status as a Member State officially free from classical swine fever is of special importance in view of the rules on intra-Community trade laid down by Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (4), and in particular Article 4b thereof, Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (5), and in particular Article 13a thereof, and Council Directive 80/215/EEC of 22 January 1980 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (6), and in particular Article 10 thereof;

Whereas an outbreak of classical swine fever has been recorded on 13 April 1987 in the territory of Luxembourg;

Whereas the outbreak is located within a clearly defined part of the territory of Luxembourg;

Whereas the Luxembourg authorities have taken all measures necessary to control the disease and any movement of pigs and pigmeat products from those parts of the territory exposed to risks of contamination;

Whereas, by its Decision 87/275/EEC (7), the Commission maintained the status of Luxembourg as officially free from classical swine fever until 31 May 1987 pending clarification of the situation and adoption of the requisite measures;

Whereas, in the light of the satisfactory development of the disease situation, it is possible to revoke Decision 87/275/EEC, in order to confirm the officially swine fever free status of Luxembourg, as defined by Decision 81/400/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 87/275/EEC is hereby revoked.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 9 June 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1987, p. 16.

(3) OJ No L 152, 11. 6. 1981, p. 37.

(4) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.

(5) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.

(6) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 4.

(7) OJ No L 133, 22. 5. 1987, p. 44.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 26 June 1987

recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Hellenic Republic as being officially swine-fever free

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(87/362/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Decision 87/230/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Decision 83/484/EEC of 20 September 1983 approving the plan for accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Hellenic Republic (3),

Whereas the development of the disease situation has led the Greek authorities, in conformity with their plan, to instigate measures which guarantee the protection and maintenance of the status of certain regions;

Whereas no swine fever has been detected, and vaccination against swine fever has been stopped for more than 15 months within the regions to be recognized as officially swine-fever free;

Whereas the status of the designated officially swine-fever free regions will be maintained by the application of the measures foreseen in Article 7 (2) of Directive 80/1095/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

The parts of the territory of the Hellenic Republic constituted by the regions described in the Annex are recognized as officially swine-fever free in the sense of Article 7 (2) of Directive 80/1095/EEC.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to The Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 26 June 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1987, p. 16.

(3) OJ No L 264, 27. 9. 1983, p. 23.

ANNEX

Regions of the Hellenic Republic which are recognized as officially swine-fever free

- The island of Samothracia in the prefecture of Evros,

- The island of Thassos in the prefecture of Kavala,

- The prefecture of Levkada,

- The islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos in the prefecture of Magnisia,

- The island Skyros in the prefecture of Evia,

- The prefecture of Lesbos,

- The prefecture of Khios,

- The prefecture of Samos,

- The prefecture of Dodekanisa except the island of Rhodes,

- The prefecture of Kiklades,

- The island of Spetses in the prefecture of Argolida,

- The prefecture of Kefallinia,

- The prefecture of Zakinthos,

- The prefecture of Khania,

- The prefecture or Rethimno,

- The prefecture of Iraklio,

- The prefecture of Lasithi.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 5 June 1987

repealing Decision 86/228/EEC authorizing the United Kingdom to restrict the marketing of seed of a variety of an agricultural plant species

(Only the English text is authentic)

(87/331/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (1), as last amended by Directive 86/155/EEC (2),

Having regard to Commission Decision 86/228/EEC (3), and in particular Article 2 thereof,

Having regard to the application lodged by the United Kingdom,

Whereas, in its Decision 86/228/EEC, the Commission had authorized the United Kingdom to restrict the marketing of seeds of the Tresor variety (perennial ryegrass);

Whereas the authorization was given because the relevant variety was not distinct from another variety allowed in the Community;

Whereas this variety has since been deleted from the national catalogues and from the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species;

Whereas the conditions for the granting of authorization are therefore no longer met;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The authorization referred to in Article 1 of Decision 86/228/EEC is hereby withdrawn.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 5 June 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 225, 12. 10. 1970, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 118, 7. 5. 1986, p. 23.

(3) OJ No L 156, 11. 6. 1986, p. 33.