ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
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Annex I is amended as follows: (a) Point 1.1.2.2 is replaced by the following: ‘1.1.2.2. Serological/virological surveys: — shall consist of at least an active annual programme of serological/virological testing of susceptible species populations, aimed at detecting evidence of bluetongue virus transmission through random serological and/or virological testing implemented in all epidemiologically relevant geographical areas and performed in the period of the year when infection or seroconversion is more likely to be detected; — must be designed in such a way that the samples are representative and adjusted to the structure of the susceptible species population to be sampled in the epidemiologically relevant geographical area and the sample size has been calculated to detect a prevalence of 20 % with 95 % confidence in the susceptible species population of that epidemiologically relevant geographical area. For the purpose of demarcating a part of a protection zone as a “lower risk area” in accordance to Article 7(2a) the survey must have a sample size calculated to detect a monthly prevalence of 2 % with 95 % confidence in the susceptible species population of that epidemiologically relevant geographical area; — must ensure that seropositive animals from vaccinated or immunized populations do not interfere with the serological surveys, — must ensure that laboratory testing is designed in such a way that positive screening tests are followed by the specific serotype serological/virological tests targeted to the bluetongue serotype or serotypes expected to be present in the epidemiologically relevant geographical area necessary to ascertain the specific serotype circulating; — may also be designed to monitor vaccination coverage and distribution of different bluetongue serotypes present in the restricted zone, — may include the testing of samples which are collected for other purposes, such as samples from slaughterhouses or from bulk milk.’, (b) Point 2.2.2. is replaced by the following: ‘2.2.2. Serological/virological surveys: — shall consist of at least an active annual programme of serological/virological testing of susceptible species populations, aimed at detecting evidence of bluetongue virus transmission through random serological and/or virological testing implemented in all epidemiologically relevant geographical areas and performed in the period of the year when infection or seroconversion is more likely to be detected; — must be designed in such a way that the samples are representative and adjusted to the structure of the susceptible species population to be sampled in the epidemiologically relevant geographical area and the sample size has been calculated to detect a prevalence of 20 % with 95 % confidence in the susceptible species population of that epidemiologically relevant geographical area; — must ensure that seropositive animals from vaccinated or immunized populations do not interfere with the serological surveys, — may include the testing of samples which are collected for other purposes, such as samples from slaughterhouses or from bulk milk.’,
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 240/30

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 831/2009

of 10 September 2009

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 676/2009 (2).

(2) Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.

(3) A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.

(4) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders lodged from 28 August 2009 to 10 September 2009 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be EUR 32,00 EUR/t for a total maximum quantity of 14 166 t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 September 2009.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 10 September 2009. For the Commission Jean-Luc DEMARTY Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

(1) OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 196, 28.7.2009, p. 6.

(3) OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 57.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 245/4

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 842/2009

of 16 September 2009

setting the allocation coefficient for the issuing of import licences applied for from 7 to 11 September 2009 for sugar products under tariff quotas and preferential agreements

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 of 28 June 2006 laying down detailed rules of application for the 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 marketing years for the import and refining of sugar products under certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements (2), and in particular Article 5(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Applications for import licences were submitted to the competent authorities in the period from 7 to 11 September 2009 in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 and/or Council Regulation (EC) No 508/2007 of 7 May 2007 opening tariff quotas for imports into Bulgaria and Romania of raw cane sugar for supply to refineries in the marketing years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 (3), for a total quantity equal to or exceeding the quantity available for order number 09.4340 (July-September 2009).

(2) In these circumstances, the Commission should establish an allocation coefficient for licences to be issued in proportion to the quantity available and/or inform the Member States that the limit established has been reached,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Licences shall be issued within the quantitative limits set in the Annex to this Regulation in respect of import licence applications submitted from 7 to 11 September 2009, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 and/or Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 508/2007.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 16 September 2009. For the Commission Jean-Luc DEMARTY Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

(1) OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 122, 11.5.2007, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 234/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 812/2009

of 3 September 2009

establishing a prohibition of fishing for saithe in IIIa and IV; EC waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId by vessels flying the flag of Belgium

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2009.

(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2009.

(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2009 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 3 September 2009. For the Commission Fokion FOTIADIS Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.

(2) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 254/9

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 883/2009

of 21 September 2009

amending Regulation (EC) No 810/2008 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for high-quality fresh, chilled and frozen beef and for frozen buffalo meat

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 2(d) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 810/2008 (2) allocates 5 000 tonnes of boneless beef covered by CN codes 0201 30 00 and 0206 10 95 to high quality beef cuts meeting a precise definition.

(2) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Brazil pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union (3) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agreement’), approved by Council Decision 2009/718/EC (4), provides for an addition of 5 000 tonnes to and the inclusion of CN codes 0202 30 90 and 0206 29 91 in the quota allocated in accordance with Article 2(d) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2008. The Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 2009.

(3) Regulation (EC) No 810/2008 should be amended accordingly.

(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 2(d) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2008 the introductory words are replaced by the following:

‘10 000 tonnes of boneless beef covered by CN codes 0201 30 00, 0202 30 90, 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 and meeting the following definitions:’

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 October 2009.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2009. For the Commission Mariann FISCHER BOEL Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 146, 20.6.1996, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 219, 14.8.2008, p. 3.

(3) See page 104 of this Official Journal.

(4) See page 104 of this Official Journal.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 246/18

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 853/2009

of 17 September 2009

fixing the maximum buying-in price for skimmed milk powder for the 10th individual invitation to tender within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EC) No 310/2009

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 310/2009 (2) has opened buying-in of skimmed milk powder by a tendering procedure for the period expiring on 31 August 2009, in accordance with the conditions provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 214/2001 of 12 January 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards intervention on the market in skimmed milk powder (3).

(2) In the light of the tenders received in response to individual invitations to tender, a maximum buying-in price is to be fixed or a decision to make no award is to be taken, in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 214/2001.

(3) In the light of the tenders received for the 10th individual invitation to tender, a maximum buying-in price should be fixed.

(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 10th individual invitation to tender for the buying-in of skimmed milk powder within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EC) No 310/2009, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 15 September 2009, the maximum buying-in price shall be EUR 167,90/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 September 2009.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 17 September 2009. For the Commission Jean-Luc DEMARTY Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

(1) OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 97, 16.4.2009, p. 13.

(3) OJ L 37, 7.2.2001, p. 100.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 254/97

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 893/2009

of 25 September 2009

amending Regulation (EC) No 838/2009 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 September 2009

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 in respect of import duties in the cereals sector (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 September 2009 were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 838/2009 (3).

(2) As the average of the import duties calculated differs by more than EUR 5/tonne from that fixed, a corresponding adjustment must be made to the import duties fixed by Regulation (EC) No 838/2009.

(3) Regulation (EC) No 838/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 838/2009 are hereby replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 26 September 2009.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 25 September 2009. For the Commission Jean-Luc DEMARTY Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

(1) OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 125.

(3) OJ L 244, 16.9.2009, p. 3.

ANNEX I Import duties on the products referred to in Article 136(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 applicable from 26 September 2009 CN code Description Import duties (1) (EUR/t) 1001 10 00 Durum wheat, high quality 2,04 medium quality 12,04 low quality 32,04 1001 90 91 Common wheat seed 0,00 ex 1001 90 99 High quality common wheat, other than for sowing 0,00 1002 00 00 Rye 77,87 1005 10 90 Maize seed other than hybrid 35,69 1005 90 00 Maize, other than seed (2) 35,69 1007 00 90 Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing 82,86 (1) For goods arriving in the Community via the Atlantic Ocean or via the Suez Canal the importer may benefit, under Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, from a reduction in the duty of: — 3 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or — 2 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula. (2) The importer may benefit from a flatrate reduction of EUR 24 per tonne where the conditions laid down in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 are met.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 248/26

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 870/2009

of 21 September 2009

establishing a prohibition of fishing for hake in VIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1 by vessels flying the flag of France

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2009.

(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2009.

(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2009 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2009. For the Commission Fokion FOTIADIS Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.

(2) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 257/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 908/2009

of 28 September 2009

establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EC waters of VIId by vessels flying the flag of Belgium

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2009.

(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2009.

(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2009 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 September 2009. For the Commission Fokion FOTIADIS Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.

(2) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1.