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EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 382/39

COUNCIL DECISION

of 21 December 1988

concerning the provisional application of the International Natural Rubber Agreement, 1987

(88/662/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 116 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the 1979 International Natural Rubber Agreement has expired;

Whereas, pursuant to Decision 88/107-/EEC (1), the International Natural Rubber Agreement, 1987, hereinafter referred to as ‘the 1987 Agreement’, was signed by the Community and its Member States on 18 December 1987;

Whereas it is desirable to ensure that the 1987 Agreement enters into force on a provisional basis not later than 1 January 1989; whereas, to this end, it is necessary for the Community and its Member States, in accordance with their requisite internal procedures and once these have been completed, to notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization of their intention to apply the 1987 Agreement on a provisional basis,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Once they have completed the requisite internal procedures, the Community and its Member States shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization of their intention to apply the International Natural Rubber Agreement, 1987, on a provisional basis, in accordance with Articles 59 (1) and 60 (2).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to deposit the notification of provisional application of the 1987 Agreement on behalf of the Community.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1988. For the Council The President V. PAPANDREOU

(1) OJ No L 58, 3. 3. 1988, p. 18.
CORRIGENDUM TO COMMISSION DECISION 89/199/ECSC OF 3 MARCH 1989 DEROGATING FROM HIGH AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION NO 1/64 CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE PROTECTIVE DUTY ON IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS AT THE EXTERNAL FRONIERS OF THE COMMUNITY ( 137TH DEROGATION )

( OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES NO L 73 OF 17 MARCH 1989 )

ON PAGE 56 IN THE SECOND SECTION OF THE TABLE IN ARTICLE 1 DELETE "BENELUX 300 0',

AND ON PAGE 55 IN THE FIRST SECTION OF THE TABLE ADD "BENELUX 300 0' BELOW THE ENTRY FOR GERMANY .
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 December 1988

approving the addendum to Commission Decision 88/171/EEC of 28 January 1988 approving a programme submitted under the common measure for the encouragement of agriculture by improving the rearing of beef cattle in certain less-favoured areas of France pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1400/86

(Only the French text is authentic)

(89/34/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1400/86 of 6 May 1986 introducing a common measure for the encouragement of agriculture by improving the rearing of beef cattle in certain less-favoured areas of France (1), and in particular Article 3 (3) thereof,

Whereas, by Decision 88/171/EEC (2), the Commission approved the programme submitted under the abovementioned common measure except as regards the measures relating to the selection of breeding bulls of high genetic value;

Whereas on 28 October 1988 the French Government forwarded an addendum to the programme provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 1400/86;

Whereas the said addendum relates to breeding aspects covering various genetic improvement measures for the Charolaise, Limousine, Salers and Aubrac breeds, the modernization of management structures for herd books, better monitoring of progeny of bulls for artificial insemination as regards both breeding qualities and meat performance, the development of progeny testing stations for bulls for natural service and the modernization of weighing and weight recording equipment,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The addendum relating to breeding, submitted by the French Government under the common measure for the encouragement of agriculture by improving the rearing of beef cattle in certain less-favoured areas of France pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1400/86 is hereby approved subject to a ceiling of ECU 3 million of eligible expenditure from 1 January 1988 to 31 July 1993.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 22 December 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 128, 14. 5. 1986, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 76, 22. 3. 1988, p. 27.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 December 1988

adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 December 1988 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries

(89/70/EEC, EURATOM, ECSC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities,

Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2339/88 (2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,

Whereas, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3383/88 (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 July 1988 to the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country of employment;

Whereas the Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings in recent months (4) pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations;

Whereas some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 December 1988 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain non-member countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

With effect from 1 December 1988 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are hereby adjusted as shown in the Annex.

The exchange rates for the payment of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the budget of the European Communities during the month preceding the date on which this Decision takes effect.

Done at Brussels, 22 December 1988.

For the Commission

Henning CHRISTOPHERSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 204, 29. 7. 1988, p. 5.

(3) OJ No L 296, 29. 10. 1988, p. 79.

(4) See page 65 of this Official Journal.

ANNEX

1.2 // // // Country of employment // Weighting // // // Brazil // 60,31 // Gambia // 86,91 // Ghana // 44,19 // Israel // 87,87 // Lebanon // 21,35 // Lesotho // 53,89 // Malawi // 60,67 // Sierra Leone // 94,17 // Somalia // 41,96 // Sudan // 91,62 // Suriname // 151,24 // Syria // 142,47 // Tonga // 113,15 // Turkey // 48,06 // Uganda // 93,31 // Vanuatu // 105,92 // Yugoslavia // 31,97 // Zaire // 103,50 // //
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 January 1989

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

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(89/84/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1137/88 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas on 24 October 1988 the Portuguese Government forwarded the following provisions pusuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85:

- Decree Law No 327/88 of 23 September 1988 on the re-establishment of aids in the milk sector,

- 'Despacho' of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of 8 June 1988 amending the conditions for the granting of aid in the pigmeat production sector;

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

Whereas the abovementioned provisions satisfy the conditions and the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund 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

Bearing in mind the provisions forwarded, the measures adopted in Portugal pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to satisfy the conditions for a Community financial contribution to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 9 January 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ No L 108, 29. 4. 1988, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 23 December 1988

approving a programme to improve processing and marketing facilities for fruit and vegetables in Hessen, submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the German text is authentic)

(89/76/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1760/87 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany forwarded on 11 September 1987 a programme to improve processing and marketing facilities for fruit and vegetables in Hessen and supplied additional information on 24 August 1988;

Whereas the said programme relates to the modernization and rationalization of the storage, treatment, marketing and processing of fruit and vegetables; whereas it is intended to ensure the competitiveness of this sector and to raise the quality of the products 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 by Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives laid down in Article 1 of the said Regulation can be achieved in respect of the processing and marketing of fruit and vegetables in Hessen; whereas the time allowed for implementation of the programme does not exceed the limits referred to 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 programme for the improvement of processing and marketing facilities for fruit and vegetables in Hessen, which was forwarded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on 11 September 1987 and concerning which additional information was supplied on 24 August 1988, is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 23 December 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 167, 26. 6. 1987, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 16 February 1989

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

(Only the English text is authentic)

(89/142/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1137/88 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas on 7 November 1988 the Government of the United Kingdom forwarded the following provisions pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85:

- The Agricultural Improvement (variation) Scheme 1988 - Statutory Instrument 1988 No 1056;

- The Agricultural Improvement (Amendment) Regulations 1988 - Statutory Instrument 1988 No 1201;

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

Whereas the abovementioned provisions satisfy the conditions and the objectives 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 Agriculturtal Structure,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In view of Statutory Instruments 1988 Nos 1056 and 1201, the measures adopted by the United Kingdom pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to satisfy the conditions for a Community financial contribution to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 16 February 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ No L 108, 29. 4. 1988, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 February 1989

amending the boundaries of the less-favroured areas in Portugal within the meaning of Council Directive 75/268/EEC

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(89/133/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 75/268/EEC of 28 April 1975 on mountain and hill farming and farming in less-favoured areas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 (2), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof,

Whereas Directive 86/467/EEC of 14 July 1986 concerning the Community list of less-favoured farming areas within the meaning of Directive 75/268/EEC (Portugal) (3) defines the areas of Portugal which are part of the Community list of less-favoured farming areas within the meaning of Article 3 (3), (4) and (5) of Directive 75/268/EEC;

Whereas on 5 July 1988 the Government of the Portuguese Republic notified and amendment to the administrative boundaries of five 'freguesias' (4);

Whereas, in response to a request for information, the Portuguese authorities notified the Commission on 4 October 1988 that the new boundaries do not change the area classified pursuant to Directive 75/268/EEC but that only a subdivision of five previously classified freguesias into a total of 10 freguesias is involved;

Whereas the Committee for the European Agricultural guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) 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

With effect from 11 June 1988, the list of less-favoured areas in Portugal contained in the Annexes to Directive 86/467/EEC is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 7 February 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 128, 19. 5. 1975, p. 1.

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

(3) OJ No L 273, 24. 9. 1986, p. 173.

(4) Basic adminitrative unit in Portugal.

ANNEX

I. Less-favoured areas within the meaning of Article 3 (3) of Directive 75/268/EEC

1.2.3 // // // // Distrito // Concelho // Freguesia // // // // Porto // Penafiel // Sebolido Rio Mau // Beja // Odemira // Santa Clara-a-Velha Pereiras-Gare // // //

II. Less-favoured areas within the meaning of Article 3 (4) of Directive 75/268/EEC

1.2.3 // // // // Distrito // Concelho // Freguesia // // // // Beja // Almodôvar // Gomes Aires Aldeia dos Fernandes // Setúbal // Montijo // Canha Pegões // // //

III. Less-favoured areas within the meaning of Article 3 (5) of Directive 75/268/EEC

1.2.3 // // // // Distrito // Concelho // Freguesia // // // // Santarém // Tomar // Casais Além da Ribeira // // //
COMMISSION DECISION

of 17 February 1989

amending Decision 78/45/EEC as regards the number of Scientific Committee on Cosmetology members

( 89/156/EEC )

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,

Having regard to Commission Decision 78/45/EEC of 19 December 1977 establishing a Scientific Committee on Cosmetology (1) , and in particular Article 4 thereof ,

Whereas Decision 78/45/EEC establishing a Scientific Committee on Cosmetology specifies that the Committee shall consist of not more than 15 members ; whereas the enlargements of the Community since the establishment of the Committee and the increase in the Committee's workload make it necessary to provide for an increase in the maximum number of members specified in the above text ;

Whereas the Decision concerned therefore needs to be amended ,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :

Article 1

In Article 3 of Decision 78/45/EEC , " 15 members " is hereby replaced by " 18 members " .

Done at Brussels , 17 February 1989 .

For the Commission

Karel VAN MIERT

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 13 , 17 . 1 . 1978 , p. 24 .
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 136/13

COUNCIL DECISION

of 13 March 1989

on the conclusion of the Second Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community

(89/331/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,

Whereas, under Regulation (EEC) No 839/88 (1), the collection of customs duties applicable by the Community of Ten to certain products imported from Spain and Portugal was totally supended once they fell to the level of 2 % or less;

Whereas it is necessary to conclude a Second Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), signed in Brussels on 14 May 1973, in order to provide for the total suspension of duties on products covered by the Agreement imported into Norway from Spain, when such duties fall to 2 % or less,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Second Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol (3).

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 13 March 1989. For the Council The President C. SOLCHAGA CATALAN

(1) OJ No L 87, 31. 3. 1988, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 171, 27. 6. 1972, p. 2.

(3) The date of entry into force of the Protocol 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 23 February 1989

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

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(89/180/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1137/88 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas the Italian Government, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, forwarded 'deliberazione' No 176 of 4 May 1988 of the Region of Molise concerning the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas, pursuant to Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community to the common measure referred to in Article 1 of the said Regulation are satisfied in the light of the compatibility of the abovementioned provisions with the aforementioned Regulation and bearing in mind the objectives of the latter and the need to ensure that the various measures are properly related;

Whereas the investment aid granted to farmers not submitting an improvement plan is subject to the limitations and restrictions provided for in Article 8 (2), (3) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the regional aid must be revised in order to comply with the limitations set out in Articles 4 and 8 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85; whereas the Region will therefore forward a list of the aid governed by regional legislation and a table with the rates of aid for investment with and without an improvement plan;

Whereas, subject to the above comments, the provisions forwarded satisfy the conditions and the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The provisions contained in 'deliberazione' No 176 of 4 May 1988 of the Region of Molise and forwarded by the Italian Government pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 satisfy the conditions for a Community contribution to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of the said Regulation, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Italy shall ensure that investment aid granted to farmers not submitting an improvement plan complies with the limitations and restrictions provided for in Article 8 (2), (3) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

(b) Italy shall forward to the Commission a list of the investment aid governed by the legislation in force in the Region of Molise.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 23 February 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission