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COUNCIL DECISION

of 19 April 2007

on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas

(2007/340/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular points 2(b)(i) and (ii) of Article 62 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community an Agreement with the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation.

(2) The Agreement was signed, on behalf of the European Community, on 25 May 2006 subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, in accordance with a Council Decision adopted on 22 May 2006.

(3) The Agreement should be approved.

(4) The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee for the management of the Agreement, which may adopt its rules of procedure. It is appropriate to provide for a simplified procedure for the establishment of the Community position in this case.

(5) In accordance with the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland and the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Ireland do not take part in the adoption of this Decision and are therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.

(6) In accordance with the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not take part in the adoption of this Decision and is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation 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 15(1) of the Agreement (1).

Article 3 The Commission, assisted by experts from Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee of experts established by Article 13 of the Agreement.

Article 4 The position of the Community within the Joint Committee of experts with regard to the adoption of its rules of procedure as required under Article 13(4) of the Agreement shall be taken by the Commission after consultation with a special committee designated by the Council.

Article 5 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 19 April 2007. For the Council The President B. ZYPRIES

(1) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
(4)

The United Kingdom has indicated to the Commission that a detailed examination of the dossier revealed that several significant items of data required under Annexes II and III of Directive 91/414/EEC were not present. These were mainly in relation to toxicology. Therefore the dossier in respect of ethaboxam cannot be regarded as complete.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 141/75

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 May 2007

appointing a French member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2007/378/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2006/524/EC, Euratom of 11 July 2006 appointing Czech, German, Estonian, Spanish, French, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourg, Hungarian, Maltese, Austrian, Slovenian and Slovak members of the European Economic and Social Committee (1) for the period from 21 September 2006 to 20 September 2010,

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the French Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas a member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Bruno CLERGEOT,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Philippe MANGIN is hereby appointed a member of the European Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Bruno CLERGEOT for the remainder of his term of office, which ends on 20 September 2010.

Article 2

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

It shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2007. For the Council The President F.-W. STEINMEIER

(1) OJ L 207, 28.7.2006, p. 30.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 161/70

COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 June 2007

amending Decision 2006/415/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5 in poultry in the Czech Republic

(notified under document number C(2007) 3120)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/434/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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), and in particular Article 9(3) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2006/415/EC of 14 June 2006 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 in poultry in the Community and repealing Decision 2006/135/EC (3) lays down certain protection measures to prevent the spread of the avian influenza into the disease-free parts of the Community through the movement of birds as well as products thereof.

(2) The Czech Republic has notified an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in poultry on its territory and has taken the appropriate measures in the framework of Decision 2006/415/EC, including the establishment of Areas A and B as provided for in Article 4 of that Decision.

(3) The Commission is satisfied that the boundaries of Areas A and B established by the competent authority of the Czech Republic are at a sufficient distance from the actual location of the outbreak. Areas A and B in the Czech Republic can therefore be confirmed and the duration of that regionalisation fixed.

(4) It is therefore necessary to amend Decision 2006/415/EC accordingly.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision should be reviewed at the next meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2006/415/EC is amended in accordance with the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 June 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33); corrected version (OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 12).

(2) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).

(3) OJ L 164, 16.6.2006, p. 51. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/128/EC (OJ L 53, 22.2.2007, p. 26).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 176/23

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 June 2007

appointing six Swedish members and nine Swedish alternate members to the Committee of the Regions

(2007/466/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Swedish Government,

Whereas:

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

(2) Six members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignations of Mr HAMMAR, Mr HEISTER, Mr KALIFF, Mr NORDSTRÖM, Ms RYDEFJÄRD and Ms TARRAS-WAHLBERG. Seven alternate members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignations of Ms CELION, Ms GRANBERG, Ms NORGREN, Mr SCHUBERT, Ms SEGERSTEN-LARSSON, Ms TALLBERG and Ms ÖGREN. One alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the mandate of Mr PERSSON. One alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the appointment of Ms RYDEFJÄRD, former alternate member, as a member (who has in the meanwhile resigned),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which ends on 25 January 2010:

(a) as members: — Mr Paul LINDQUIST, Lidingö kommun, — Ms Kristina ALVENDAHL, Stockholms kommun, — Ms Maria WALLHAGER, Stockholms läns landsting, — Mr Ilmar REEPALU, Malmö kommun, — Ms Lotta HÅKANSSON HARJU, Järfälla kommun, — Ms Catarina SEGERSTEN-LARSSON, Värmlands läns landsting; and

(b) as alternate members: — Mr Carl Fredrik GRAF, Halmstads kommun, — Ms Susanna HABY, Göteborgs kommun, — Mr Carl Johan SONESON, Skåne läns landsting, — Mr Rolf SÄLLRYD, Kronobergs läns landsting, — Ms Ingela NYLUND WATZ, Stockholms läns landsting, — Ms Agneta LIPKIN, Norrbottens läns landsting, — Mr Tore HULT, Alingsås kommun, — Ms Yoomi RENSTRÖM, Ovanåkers kommun, — Mr Kenth LÖVGREN, Gävle kommun;

in place of:

(a) — Mr Henrik HAMMAR, — Ms Lisbeth RYDEFJÄRD, — Mr Lars NORDSTRÖM, — Mr Roger KALIFF, — Ms Catarina TARRAS-WAHLBERG, — Mr Chris HEISTER; and

(b) — Ms Agneta GRANBERG, — Ms Lena CELION, — Ms Catarina SEGERSTEN-LARSSON, — Mr Kent PERSSON, — Mr Endrick SCHUBERT, — Ms Christina TALLBERG, — Ms Lisbeth RYDEFJÄRD (appointed member, who has in the meanwhile resigned), — Ms Åsa ÖGREN, — Ms Ulla NORGREN.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 2007. For the Council The President S. GABRIEL

(1) OJ L 56, 25.2.2006, p. 75.
(5)

The notice of initiation defined the product certain camera systems originating in Japan consisting of: (a) a camera head: (i) with integrated viewfinder, viewfinder connection or capability; (ii) with integrated optical block, front module or similar device (see description below), connection or capability; (iii) either in one piece with the camera head and the camera adaptor in one housing, or separate; (b) a camera adaptor. This may or may not be integrated in the camera head; (c) an optical block, front module or similar device with one or more image sensors where the effective diagonal size of the light sensitive scanning area is equal to or larger than 6 mm. This may or may not be integrated in the camera head; (d) a camera viewfinder. This may or may not be integrated in the camera head; (e) a Base station or Camera Control Unit (CCU) connected to the camera by a cable or other means such as a wireless connection; (f) an Operational Control Panel (OCP) or equivalent device for camera control (i.e. for colour adjustment lens opening or iris) of single cameras; (g) a Master Control Panel (MCP) or Master set-up unit (MSU) for the overview and for adjustment of several remote cameras; (h) a box lens adaptation unit such as a Large Lens Adapter or SuperXpander that enables portable camera systems to be used with box-type lenses. Imported either together or separately, and originating in Japan. It is not always required that the camera systems consist of all the above components. The abovementioned different components (not camera head) of a camera system cannot function separately and cannot be used outside the camera system of a particular producer. Lenses and recorders which are not in the same housing with a camera head are not covered by the product. The product concerned is susceptible for use in broadcast, news gathering, digital cinematography or professional applications. Professional applications include (but are not limited to) the use of these systems for creating educational, entertainment, promotional and documentary video material, both for internal and external distribution.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 253/38

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 September 2007

appointing a Danish member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2007/621/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2006/703/EC, Euratom of 16 October 2006 appointing the Danish members of the European Economic and Social Committee (1) for the period from 21 September 2006 to 20 September 2010,

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Danish Government,

Having received the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas a Danish member’s seat on the aforementioned Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Ms Randi IVERSEN,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Ms Mette KINDBERG is hereby appointed a member of the European Economic and Social Committee in place of Ms Randi IVERSEN for the remainder of her term of office, which ends on 20 September 2010.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 26 September 2007. For the Council The President J. SILVA

(1) OJ L 291, 21.10.2006, p. 33.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 261/27

COUNCIL DECISION

of 1 October 2007

appointing one Estonian member and three Estonian alternate members to the Committee of the Regions

(2007/646/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Estonian Government,

Whereas:

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

(2) One member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of Mr Margus LEPIK’s mandate. Three alternate members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the change of mandate of Mr Mihkel JUHKAMI and the end of mandate of Ms Laine JÄNES and Mr Jüri RATAS,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed member and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2010:

(a) as member: — Mr Mihkel JUHKAMI, Chairman of Rakvere Town Council;

(b) as alternate members: — Ms Kersti KÕOSAAR, Mayor of Võru, — Mr Edgar SAVISAAR, Mayor of Tallinn, — Mr Ivar UNT, Mayor of Valga.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 1 October 2007. For the Council The President M. LINO

(1) OJ L 56, 25.2.2006, p. 75.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 281/23

COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 October 2007

concerning the conclusion of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the PCA

(2007/681/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 44(2), the last sentence of Article 47(2), and Articles 55, 57(2), 71, 80(2), 93, 94, 133 and 181a, in conjunction with the second sentence of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3), thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,

Having regard to the Council’s approval pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Whereas:

(1) The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the PCA (1), was signed on behalf of the European Community and the Member States on 17 April 2007 in accordance with Council Decision 2007/546/EC (2).

(2) Pending its entry into force, the Protocol has been applied on a provisional basis as from 1 January 2007.

(3) The Protocol should be approved,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the PCA is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the Member States.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, give the notification provided for in Article 3(2) of the Protocol. The President of the Commission shall simultaneously give such notification on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.

Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2007. For the Council The President F. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS For the Commission The President José Manuel BARROSO

(1) OJ L 202, 3.8.2007, p. 21.

(2) OJ L 202, 3.8.2007, p. 19.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 298/22

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUPOL COPPS/1/2007

of 30 October 2007

concerning the extension of the mandate of the Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS)

(2007/737/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 25 thereof,

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP of 14 November 2005 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (1), and in particular Article 11(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 11(2) of Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP provides that the Council authorises the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty, including the decision to amend the chain of command, upon a proposal by the Secretary General/High Representative.

(2) On 21 November 2006, upon a proposal by the Secretary General/High Representative, the PSC appointed by its Decision 2006/853/CFSP (2) Mr Colin SMITH as Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of EUPOL COPPS until 31 December 2007.

(3) On 18 October 2007 the Secretary General/High Representative proposed to the PSC that it extend the mandate of Mr Colin SMITH for an additional year, until 31 December 2008,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Colin SMITH as Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) is hereby extended until 31 December 2008.

Article 2

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

It shall apply until 31 December 2008.

Done at Brussels, 30 October 2007. For the Political and Security Committee The President C. DURRANT PAIS

(1) OJ L 300, 17.11.2005, p. 65.

(2) OJ L 331, 29.11.2006, p. 21.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 289/5

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 November 2007

appointing an Italian member and Latvian and Luxembourg alternate members to the Governing Board of the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work

(2007/C 289/06)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Having regard to the list of nominations for appointment submitted to the Council by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work as regards the proposals of the groups of members representing employers' and employees' organisations within that Committee,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 8 November 2007 (2) the Council appointed the members and alternates of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, with the exception of the Italian, Luxembourg and Latvian members, for the period from 8 November 2007 to 7 November 2010.

(2) An Italian member and a Latvian and a Luxembourg alternate member for the employers' organisations need to be appointed for the vacant seats,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following shall be appointed member and alternates of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period to 7 November 2010:

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS

Country Members Alternates Italy Mr Luigi CASANO — Latvia — Mr Aleksandrs GRIGORJEVS Luxembourg — Mr Robert KANZ

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2007. For the Council The President J. SILVA

(1) OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1112/2005 (OJ L 184, 24.6.2005, p. 5).

(2) Not yet published in the Official Journal.