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EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 109/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 March 1993

concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application of the Agreements on certain arrangements in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992

(93/239/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 proposal from the Commission,

Whereas, during the discussion on the adjustment of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) following the decision of the Swiss Confederation not to ratify that Agreement, it proved possible to negotiate Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application, as from 15 April 1993, of the bilateral agreements on certain arrangements in the field of agriculture, signed by the same parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992;

Whereas the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters refer to Article 15 of the Free Trade Agreements between the European Economic Community and each of those countries;

Whereas the Agreements in question should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic, of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application as from 15 April 1993 of the bilateral agreements on certain arrangements in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992 (1) are hereby approved by the Community.

The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 15 March 1993. For the Council The President M. JELVED

(1) See pages 2, 18, 32, 43 and 59 of this Official Journal.
COMMISSION DECISION of 8 March 1993 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community of the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part

(93/187/ECSC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 95 thereof,

Whereas, pending the entry into force of the Europe Agreement signed in Brussels on 1 February 1993, it is necessary to approve the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, on trade and trade-related matters signed in Brussels on the same date;

Whereas the conclusion of the Interim Agreement is necessary to attain the objectives of the Community set out in particular in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community and whereas the Treaty did not make provision for all the cases covered by this Decision,

Having consulted the Consultative Committee and with the unanimous assent of the Council,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part on trade and trade-related matters, together with the Protocols, the exchanges of letters and the declarations, are hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.

These texts are attached to this Decision (1).

Article 2

The President of the Commission shall give the notification provided for in Article 51 of the Interim Agreement on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.

Done at Brussels, 8 March 1993.

For the Commission

The President

Jacques DELORS

(1) See p. 2 in this Official Journal.
COMMISSION DECISION of 26 March 1993 approving the Spanish programme of agricultural income Aid for farmers in Andalusia

(93/223/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 768/89 of 21 March 1989 establishing a system of transitional aids to agricultural income (1), and in particular Article 7 (3) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3813/89 of 19 December 1989 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of transitional aids to agricultural income (2), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1110/91 (3), and in particular

Article 10

(3) thereof,

Whereas on 9 March 1993 the Spanish authorities notified the Commission of their intention to introduce a programme of agricultural income Aid for farmers in Andalusia;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 768/89 and the detailed rules for their application, and particularly with the aims of the second subparagraph of Article 1 (2) of the said Regulation;

Whereas the Management Committee for Agricultural Income Aids was consulted on 22 March 1993 on the measures provided for in this Decision;

Whereas the EAGGF Committee was consulted on 23 March 1993 on the maximum amounts that may be charged annually to the Community budget as a result of approving the programme,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The programme of agricultural income aid for farmers in Andalusia, notified to the Commission by the Spanish authorities on 9 March 1993, is hereby approved.

Article 2

The maximum amounts that may be charged annually to the Community budget as a result of this Decision shall be as follows:

/* Tables: see OJ */

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 March 1993.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 84, 29. 3. 1989, p. 8.

(2) OJ No L 371, 20. 12. 1989, p. 17.

(3) OJ No L 110, 1. 5. 1991, p. 72.
COMMISSION DECISION of 14 April 1993 repealing Decision 93/78/EEC (Only the Spanish text is authentic)

(93/249/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 products from third countries (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (2), and in particular Article 31b thereof,

Whereas on 22 December 1992 the Commission adopted Decision 93/78/EEC (3) derogating from certain provisions of Directive 72/462/EEC with regard to imports of meat into the Canary Islands and fixing the rules applicable after importation;

Whereas this derogation means that the Spanish authorities must set up a monitoring system to guarantee that the meat imported under the derogation arrangements actually remains on the territory of the Canary Islands; whereas the introduction of such a monitoring system hampers trade in a number of ways; whereas in these circumstances and in response to a request by the Spanish authorities, Decision 93/78/EEC should be repealed;

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 93/78/EEC is hereby repealed.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 14 April 1993.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.

(3) OJ No L 30, 6. 2. 1993, p. 64.
COUNCIL DECISION of 19 July 1993 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (93/407/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),

Whereas the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia signed in Luxembourg on 5 April 1993 should be approved;

Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 235,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia 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, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 53 (2) of the Agreement.

Article 3

The Presidency of the Council shall represent the Community in the Cooperation Council set up by Article 38 of the Agreement.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 1993.

For the Council

The President

W. CLAES

(1) Opinion delivered on 25 June 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
COMMISSION DECISION of 28 July 1993 concerning protection measures in relation to foot-and-mouth disesase in Russia

(93/418/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). as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 19 thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 93/242/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 93/397/EEC (4), concerning the importation into the Community of certain live animals and their products originating from certain European countries in relation to foot-and-mouth disease provides for a prohibition on the imports of live animals, fresh meat and certain meat products of susceptible species from countries which have not given certain additional guarantees;

Whereas an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in Russia;

Whereas the occurence of foot-and-mouth disease in Russia presents a serious threat to the herds of Member States, in view of the trade in certain animal products;

Whereas it is necesarry therefore to implement a prohibition on imports of products of susceptible species from Russia, except treated hides and skins;

Whereas this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. Member States shall not authorize the importation of products of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and other biungulate species not mentioned in Articles 3 and 4 of Decision 93/242/EEC originating in the territory of Russia.

2. The prohibition mentioned in paragraph 1 shall not apply to hides and skins subjected to either of the following treatments:

- salted for seven days with sea salt to which has been added 2 % sodium carbonate, or

- initial processing of the hides with lime at pH 12 to 13 for one day (eight to 10 hours), followed by proper neutralization of the lime and subsequent treatment with acid at pH 1 to 3 for one day (eight to 10 hours).

Care must be taken to effectively separate treated hides from untreated hides, to prevent recontamination.

3. Member States shall ensure that the certificates accompanying hides and skins to be sent from Russia shall bear the following words:

'Hides and skins conforming to Commission Decision 93/418/EEC of 28 July 1993 concerning protection measures in relation to foot-and-mounth disease in Russia.'

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 July 1993.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 56.

(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ No L 110, 4. 5. 1993, p. 36.

(4) OJ No L 173, 16. 7. 1993, p. 36.
COMMISSION DECISION of 22 July 1993 defining production and import subsidies for the purpose of the implementation of Article 1 of Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom on the harmonization of the compilation of gross national product at market prices

(93/475/EEC, Euratom)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom of 13 February 1989 (1) on the harmonization of the compilation of gross national product at market prices and in particular Article 1 thereof,

Whereas for the purpose of the definition of gross national product at market prices (GNPmp) pursuant to Article 1 of Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom it is necessary to clarify the definition of production and import subsidies as used for the purpose of the European system of integrated economic accounts;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 6 of Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the purpose of the implementation of Article 1 of Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom, the precisions concerning the definition of production and import subsidies shall be as defined in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 22 July 1993.

For the Commission

Henning CHRISTOPHERSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 49, 21. 2. 1989, p. 26.

ANNEX

For the purpose of the implementation of Article 1 of Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom, the following points aim to clarify Article 2 of this Directive regarding the valuation of output of goods and services (P 10).

The following are excluded from 'Production and import subisides' (R 30):

- payments by general government for specific groups of households previously defined, and which, for administrative reasons, are made to market units to enable them to reduce the price of products for these households. These payments are specifically calculated so as to compensate for the price reductions granted to those households,

- payments made by general government to market producer units to pay entirely, or in part, for goods and services that those market producer units provide directly and individually to households and to which households have a legally established right.

These payments are treated either as social benefits (R 64), as miscellaneous current transfers (R 69) or as collective consumption (P 30).
COMMISSION DECISION of 29 June 1993 amending Decision 92/452/EEC establishing lists of embryo collection teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community

(93/433/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), as last amended by Directive 90/425/EEC (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Whereas Commission Decision 92/452/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 93/212/EEC (4), established a list of embryo collection teams approved in third countries for the export of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species to the Community;

Whereas the competent authorities of Canada and the United States of America have forwarded amendments to the list of teams approved in their territories;

Whereas it is now necessary to amend the list of approved teams as regards Canada and the United States of America;

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 Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 June 1993.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1989, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.

(3) OJ No L 250, 29. 8. 1992, p. 40.

(4) OJ No L 91, 15. 4. 1993, p. 20.

ANNEX

Embryo collection teams approved by the competent veterinary authorities of the following third countries are listed together with the approval number and the name of the team veterinarian.

CANADA

/* Tables: see OJ */

NEW ZEALAND

/* Tables: see OJ */

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

/* Tables: see OJ */
COMMISSION DECISION of 6 September 1993 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of bicycles originating in Taiwan

(93/485/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,

After consultation within the Advisory Committee as provided for by the above Regulation,

Whereas:

PROCEDURE (1) In July 1991 the Commission received a complaint lodged by the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) on behalf of Community producers representing a major proportion of the Community production of bicycles. The complaint contained evidence of dumping with regard to imports from Taiwan and the People's Republic of China and injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a proceeding.

(2) The Commission accordingly announced by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2) the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of bicycles originating in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.

(3) Subsequently the Commission, by Regulation (EEC) No 550/93 (3) imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on the imports of bicycles originating in the People's Republic of China. The dumping margin for Taiwan was considered negligeable and consequently no anti-dumping duty was imposed on the imports of bicycles originating in that country.

(4) The parties concerned were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and apply to be heard orally by the Commission.

(5) None of the parties concerned provided evidence which would lead the Commission to change its findings.

(6) In the light of the Commission findings of negligeable dumping with regard to imports of bicycles originating in Taiwan, this proceeding should be terminated in accordance with Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88. No objections have been raised within the Advisory Committee against this course of action.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

This anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized falling within CN code 8712 00, originating in Taiwan, is hereby terminated.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 1993.

For the Commission

Leon BRITTAN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1.

(2) OJ No C 266, 12. 10. 1991, p. 6.

(3) OJ No L 58, 11. 3. 1993, p. 12.
COMMISSION DECISION of 16 September 1993 amending for the fifth time Decision 93/242/EEC concerning the importation into the Community of certain live animals and their products originating in certain European countries in relation to foot-and-mouth disease

(93/498/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 countires (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 19 (7) thereof,

Whereas the Commission has received acceptable written assurances from Croatia concerning the guarantees for export of fresh meat from its territory to the Community; whereas the Commission has carried out a mission to Croatia; whereas, on the basis of the mission's report Croatia can now be permitted to export fresh meat under the provisions of Chapter II of Commission Decision 93/242/EEC of 30 April 1993 concerning the importation into the Community of certain live animals and their products originating in certain European countries in relation to foot-and-mouth disease (3), as last amended by Decision 93/397/EEC (4), from certain regions to the Community;

Whereas, therefore, it is necessary to amend Decision 93/242/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

Commission Decision 93/242/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

1. in Annex A, the footnote reference (4) is added after 'Croatia', and the following footnote is added:

'(4) For live animals and meat products only.';

2. in Annex B, 'Croatia (5)' and the following footnote are added:

'(5) Applicable only to fresh meat produced in the provinces of:

Cakovec, Verazdin, Ludbreg, Ivanec, Novi Marof, Koprivnica, Krapina, Zlatar Bistrica, Zelina, Urbovec, Bjelovar, Durdevac, Virbotica, Slobodno Polje, Cazma, Krizevci, Klanejec, Zabok and Donja Stvbica.

Importation of fresh meat from the remaining provinces is prohibited.'

Article 2

The Commission shall monitor developments in the situation in Croatia and shall make proposals for amendments to this Decision in the light of these developments.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 September 1993.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 56.

(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ No L 110, 4. 5. 1993, p. 36.

(4) OJ No L 173, 16. 7. 1993, p. 36.