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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 April 1986

approving the modification to a programme relating to the pigmeat sector and related industries in Ireland pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the English text is authentic)

(86/168/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 modified by Regulation (EEC) No 1247/85 (2) and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 30 April 1985 the Irish Government forwarded a modification to its programme relating to the pigmeat sector and related industries approved by Commission Decision 80/408/EEC (3) and on 18 October 1985 supplied additional information;

Whereas the said modification relates to the reorganization, modernization and re-equipment of pig slaughterhouses and processing plants in Ireland, with the aim of contributing to the improvement of the industry and to the development of new techniques, thereby providing breeders with a fair and stable income; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas therefore projects concerning hygiene standards and the environment are eligible for Community aid; whereas on the other hand new or restructured pig slaughtering units must have a minimum throughput after completion of 200 000 pigs per annum and may be aided only if at the same time a certain amount of non-rationalized capacity is closed down and the average rate of slaughtering three years after completion of the project is at least 60 % of the technical capacity calculated on a basis of 1 800 hours of work per annum;

Whereas projects for the installation of cold store facilities may only be aided if the cold store is linked to processing or marketing facilities;

Whereas the modification contains sufficient details required under Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 showing that the objectives laid down in Article 1 of the said Regulation can be achieved in respect of the pigmeat sector in Ireland; whereas the schedule for implementation of the modification does not exceed the time limit 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 modification of the programme relating to the pigmeat sector and related industries forwarded by the Irish Government pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 on 30 April 1985 and supplemented on 18 October 1985 is hereby approved subject to the restrictions set out in the recitals above.

Article 2

This Decision is adressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 9 April 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 130, 16. 5. 1985, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 97, 15. 4. 1980, p. 57.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 17 February 1986

concerning the establishments in the United States of America from which Member States may authorize the importation of fresh meat

(86/189/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 83/91/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 Community on the spot visits have shown that the case of these establishments has to be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to the Community rules;

Whereas in the meantime and so as to avoid any interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them;

Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision in the light of measures taken to this end and improvements made;

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

Member States may continue to authorize, until 31 December 1986, imports of fresh meat coming from establishments which have been officially proposed by the United States authorities, as of 21 January 1985, pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of that Directive, before 1 January 1987.

The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 June 1986.

Article 3

This Decision shall be reviewed and, if necessary, amended before 1 January 1987.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 February 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 162/33

COUNCIL DECISION

of 9 June 1986

on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984

(86/238/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,

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

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

Whereas there is a need for international regulation of the management and conservation of highly migratory species in the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas;

Whereas to that end an International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas was signed on 14 May 1966 and entered into force on 21 March 1969;

Whereas on 10 July 1984, at the end of a Conference of Plenipotentiaries, the States Parties to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas signed a Final Act to which is annexed a Protocol amending the Convention so as to enable the Community to accede thereto;

Whereas the Protocol must be approved, ratified or accepted by all the Contracting Parties to the Convention;

Whereas the Protocol will enter into force on the 30th day following the deposit of the last instrument of approval, ratification or acceptance with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;

Whereas the Community must accede to the Convention in order to be a Contracting Party thereto from the entry into force of the Protocol,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The accession of the European Economic Community to the Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed at Paris on 10 July 1984, is hereby approved.

The texts of the Convention, the Final Act and the Protocol annexed thereto are attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall deposit the instrument of accession with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in accordance with Article XIV, paragraphs 2 and 4, of the Convention (3).

Done at Luxembourg, 9 June 1986. For the Council The President G. M. V. van AARDENNE

(1) OJ No C 349, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1.

(2) OJ No C 68, 24. 3. 1986, p. 166.

(3) The date of entry into force of the Convention with regard to the Community 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 5 May 1986

on the approval of the adaptation of the special programme for the Region of Tuscany concerning the development of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(86/254/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 of 30 June 1981 establishing a common measure for the adaptation and modernization of the structure of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat in Italy (1), as last modified by Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 (2), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof,

Whereas on 13 November 1985 the Italian Government forwarded the adaptation of the special programme of the region of Tuscany concerning the development of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat;

Whereas the said adaptation of the programme is consistent with the conditions and aims of Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81;

Whereas the beneficiary must process adequate occupational capacity in conformity with Article 2 (1) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the conditions for granting investment aid in the dairy sector must conform with Article 3 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas aids for the construction of livestock housing on holdings which do not present an improvement plan within the meaning of Article 3 (1) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 must be in conformity with Article 8 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas group-operated holdings must respect the ceilings referred to in Article 6 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 adaptation of the specific programme forwarded by the Italian Government on 13 November 1985 for the Region of Tuscany concerning the development of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat, pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 5 May 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 197, 20. 7. 1981, p. 27.

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

of 18 June 1986

on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period 1 to 31 May 1986

(86/258/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal (1), as amended by the Agreement signed on 21 January 1982 (2) and by the Agreement signed on 20 November 1985 (3), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 17 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the Community and the Republic of Senegal have embarked upon negotiations, as provided for in the second paragraph of Article 17 of the Agreement, in order to determine the arrangements that will apply after 15 January 1986, when the Agreement signed on 20 November 1985 expires;

Whereas the two parties extended the Protocol, amended in 1984 (4) and annexed to the Agreement, for an interim period from 16 January to 30 April 1986 (5);

Whereas, on 30 April 1986, the two parties initialled an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the extension of the said Protocol for a further interim period of 1 to 31 May 1986, pending the final result of these negotiations,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period 1 to 31 May 1986 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 is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.

Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 1986.

For the Council

The President

N. SMIT-KROES

(1) OJ No L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 17.

(2) OJ No L 234, 9. 8. 1982, p. 9.

(3) OJ No L 361, 31. 12. 1985, p. 87.

(4) OJ No L 37, 8. 2. 1984, p. 53.

(5) OJ No L 75, 20. 3. 1986, p. 28.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 May 1986

on the approval of the adaptation of the special programme for the Region of Basilicata concerning the development of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(86/286/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 of 30 June 1981 establishing a common measure for the adaptation and modernization of the structure of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat in Italy (1), as last modified by Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 (2), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof,

Whereas on 20 January 1986 the Italian Government forwarded the adaptation of the special programme of the Region of Basilicata concerning the development of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat;

Whereas the said adaptation of the programme is consistent with the conditions and aims of Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81;

Whereas the conditions for granting investment aid in the dairy sector must conform with Article 3 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the additional premium referred to in Article 3 (1) (e) of Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 is limited to a number between a minimum of three and a maximum of 20 cows, whatever the legal character of the farm;

Whereas aids for the construction of livestock housing on holdings which do not present an improvement plan within the meaning of Article 3 (1) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 must be in conformity with Article 8 (2) 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 Structures,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The adaptation of the specific programme forwarded by the Italian Government on 20 January 1986 of the Region of Basilicata concerning the development of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat, pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 27 May 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 197, 20. 7. 1981, p. 27.

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

of 4 June 1986

amending Decision 85/16/EEC authorizing the Italian Republic to continue to apply certain protective measures pursuant to Article 108 (3) of the Treaty

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(86/276/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 108 (3) thereof,

Whereas, by Decision 85/16/EEC (1), the Commission authorized the Italian Republic to continue to apply certain protective measures to capital movements liberalized in accordance with the Council Directive of 11 May 1960 (2), as amended by the Directive of 18 December 1962 (3);

Whereas the Italian authorities have since relaxed some of the restrictions on capital movements; whereas, in particular, the Italian Government has reduced the amount which must be lodged in a non-interest-earning bank deposit by residents investing in real estate abroad or acquiring foreign securities dealt in on a stock exchange;

Whereas the circumstances underlying the adoption of that Decision have changed and there is accordingly reason to amend the authorization to apply protective measures;

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 85/16/EEC is hereby replaced by the following:

'ANNEX

1.2 // // // Type of operation // Restrictions authorized by way of derogation from Community provisions // // // Investments in real estate // Residents who construct or purchase real estate abroad are required to constitute a non-interest-earning bank deposit equivalent to 25 % of the value of the property. // Operations in securities // (a) Residents acquiring foreign securities dealt in on a stock exchange are required to constitute a non-interest-earning bank deposit equivalent to 25 % of the amount of the acquisition, provided that the securities are held for a period of over one year. // // Otherwise, the deposit must be equivalent to 50 % of the amount of the acquisition. // // (b) Collective investment undertakings for transferable securities which acquire foreign securities are not required to constitute a deposit in respect of an amount equivalent to 10 % of their portfolio of securities.' // //

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 4 June 1986.

For the Commission

The President

Jacques DELORS

(1) OJ No L 8, 10. 1. 1985, p. 34.

(2) OJ No 43, 12. 7. 1960, p. 919/60.

(3) OJ No 9, 22. 1. 1963, p. 62/63.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 23 June 1986

approving the modification to a programme relating to processing and marketing in the potato sector of Ireland pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the English text is authentic)

(86/324/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 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 modified by Regulation (EEC) No 3827/85 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 14 January 1986 the Irish Government forwarded a modification to its programme relating to processing and marketing of potatoes approved by Commission Decision 81/456/EEC (3) and supplied additional information by letter dated 14 February 1986;

Whereas the said modification proposes to continue the improvement of storage, grading and handling facilities as well as the expansion of potato processing facilities with the aim of improving the quality of potatoes in order to raise the income of potato growers; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas approval of the modification does not affect the decisions to be taken pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 concerning Community aid for projects in particular as regards marketing outlets available for the projected new potato processing capacity;

Whereas the modification contains the details required under Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, showing that the objectives laid down in Article 1 of that Regulation can be achieved in respect of the sector concerned; whereas the schedule for its implementation does not exceed the time limit laid down in Article 3 (1) (g) of this Regulation;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The modification to the programme relating to processing and marketing in the potato sector submitted by the Irish Government pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 on 14 January 1986 and for which additional information was supplied by letter dated 14 February 1986 is hereby approved subject to the reservation set out in the recitals above.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 23 June 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 170, 27. 6. 1981, p. 45.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 23 June 1986

approving a programme relating to the treatment and marketing of quality cereals in the land of North Rhine Westphalia pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the German text is authentic)

(86/330/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 Council Regulation (EEC) No 3827/85 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 23 May 1985 the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany forwarded a programme relating to the treatment and marketing of quality cereals in the land of North Rhine Westphalia;

Whereas the purpose of this programme is the expansion and improvement of reception, drying and storage facilities of quality cereals to adapt them to market demand and to raise the income of cereal growers in the area concerned;

Whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas the programme contains sufficient information, as required under 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 quality cereals produced in the land of North Rhine Westphalia; whereas the estimated time required for execution of the programme does not exceed the limits laid down in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;

Whereas however storage facilities at malsters premises created or improved in the aid of Community finance must be used solely for the storage of barley and not for the storage of malt;

Whereas, moreover, approval of the programme does not affect the decisions to be taken pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 concerning Community aid for projects, in particular as regards the existence of marketing outlets available for the quality cereal produced;

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 programme relating to the treatment and marketing of quality cereals in the land of North Rhine Westphalia forwarded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 on 23 May 1985 is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 23 June 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1.