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COUNCIL DECISION

of 5 April 1989

amending Decision 87/499/EEC introducing a communications network Community programme on trade electronic data interchange systems (Tedis)

(89/241/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

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

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

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and social Committee (3),

Whereas by Decision 87/499/EEC (4) the Council set up a communications network Community programme on trade electronic data interchange systems (Tedis) in trade, industry and administration; whereas this programme includes activities and studies aimed at avoiding incompatibility between different electronic trade data interchange systems by lack of common standards;

Whereas certain non-member countries, in particular the member states of the European Free Trade Association, take an active part in drawing up European and international standards in this area; whereas these countries have expressed the desire to be associated with the Tedis programme;

Whereas it is in the Community's interest to avoid fresh barriers to trade with these countries in the sector in question and to contribute to the coordinated development of trade electronic data interchange systems in Europe;

Whereas agreements to this effect should therefore be concluded with the non-member countries concerned;

Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the action concerned, powers other than those of Article 235,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Decision 87/499/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

(1) In Article 5, the phrase 'established in the Community' is replaced by the phrase 'established in the Community or a non-member country with which the Community has concluded an agreement associating the country in question with the programme.'

(2) The following Article shall be inserted:

'Article 5a

In accordance with Article 228 of the Treaty, the Community may conclude agreements with non-member countries, and in particular with the members of the European Free Trade Association, with a view to associating them fully or partially with the programme.

The Commission shall be authorized to negotiate these agreements.'

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 5 April 1989.

For the Council

The President

M. CHAVES GONZALEZ

(1) OJ No C 273, 22. 10. 1988, p. 3.

(2) OJ No C 69, 20. 3. 1989.

(3) OJ No C 56, 6. 3. 1989, p. 51.

(4) OJ No L 285, 8. 10. 1987, p. 35.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 March 1989

amending Decision 87/544/EEC authorizing Belgium to specify a minimum number of animals in the case of applications for the special premium for beef producers

(Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(89/226/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 468/87 of 10 February 1987 laying down general rules applying to the special premium for beef producers (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 572/89 (2), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,

Whereas Commission Decision 87/544/EEC (3), as amended by Decision 89/38/EEC (4), authorized Belgium to stipulate that applications for the special premium lodged between 6 April 1987 and 5 March 1989 were to cover not less than a certain number of animals;

Whereas, pending the new premium arrangements for the beef and veal sector, the Council has extended the period of availability of the special premium to 2 April 1989; whereas Decision 87/544/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 1 of Decision 87/544/EEC, '5 March 1989' is hereby replaced by '2 April 1989'.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 10 March 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 48, 17. 2. 1987, p. 4.

(2) OJ No L 63, 7. 3. 1989, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 326, 17. 11. 1987, p. 31.

(4) OJ No L 15, 19. 1. 1989, p. 37.
COMMISSION DECISION of 30 March 1989 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues of substances other than those having a hormonal action submitted by Italy (Only the Italian text is authentic) (89/267/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, by letter of 26 July 1988, Italy sent the Commission a plan setting out the national measures taken on the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I, Groups A.III and B to Directive 86/469/EEC;

Whereas examination of this plan, as modified, has shown that it conforms to the provisions laid down in Directive 86/469/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof;

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 plan relating to the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I, Groups A.III and B to Directive 86/469/EEC submitted by Italy is hereby approved.

Article 2 Italy shall adopt the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Italy.

Done at Brussels, 30 March 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 April 1989

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

(Only the French text is authentic)

(89/314/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 Luxembourg Government forwarded the following provisions pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85:

Grand-Ducal Regulation of 13 December 1988 establishing the reference income for 1988;

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 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

In view of the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 13 December 1988, the measures adopted in Luxembourg 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 the said Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Done at Brussels, 27 April 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 20 April 1989

on the surveillance within the Community of exports of certain types of non-ferrous metal waste and scrap

(89/303/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2603/69 of 20 December 1969 establishing common rules for exports (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1934/82 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Following consultations with the Committee set up by Article 4 of the said Regulation,

Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 4249/88 of 21 December 1988 on export arrangements for certain types of non-ferrous metal waste and scrap (3) establishes surveillance of exports of waste and scrap of aluminium, lead and zinc for 1989;

Whereas detailed rules must be established for administering these arrangements,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. Between 1 January and 31 December 1989 the export licences referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 4249/88 shall be issued by the appropriate authorities of the Member States.

2. Each Member State shall inform the Commission within the first 15 days of each month of:

(a) the quantities in tonnes and the prices of the products for which export licences have been issued during the previous month;

(b) the quantities in tonnes and the prices of the products for which export licences have been issued in accordance with Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4249/88, during the previous month;

(c) the quantities in tonnes of products which have been exported during the month preceding that referred to under point (a);

(d) the quantities in tonnes authorized for export or exported under inward or outward processing arrangements;

(e) the third country of destination.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 1989.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 April 1989.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 324, 27. 12. 1969, p. 25.

(2) OJ No L 211, 20. 7. 1982, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1988, p. 53.
COUNCIL DECISION of 11 May 1989 amending Decision 76/228/ECSC on the granting of daily subsistence allowances and refunds of travel expenses to members of the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community (89/334/ECSC) (89/334/ECSC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 18 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas the rates for the daily subsistence allowances payable to members of the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community should be adjusted to take account of the increased subsistence expenses of the Committee's members,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

In Article 2 (1) of Decision 76/228/ECSC (1), as last amended by Decision 86/282/ECSC (2), ['Bfrs 4 000' shall be replaced by 'Bfrs 4 450'.]

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 May 1989.

For the Council

The President

C. ARANZADI

(1) OJ No L 44, 20. 2. 1976, p. 33.

(2) OJ No L 178, 2. 7. 1986, p. 15.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 18 July 1989

amending for the fifth time Decision 82/351/EEC recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as being officially swine-fever-free

(Only the German text is authentic)

(89/450/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Council Directive 87/487/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Decision 88/614/EEC of 27 October 1988 approving the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Federal Republic of Germany (3),

Whereas the Federal Republic of Germany is implementing the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever on a regional basis;

Whereas Commission Decision 82/351/EEC (4), as last amended by Decision 89/97/EEC (5), has recognized certain parts of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany as being officially swine-fever-free;

Whereas no swine fever has been detected and vaccination against swine fever has been stopped for more than 15 months within a certain area to be recognized as officially swine-fever-free;

Whereas the status of the designated officially swine-fever-free region will be maintained by the application of the measures foreseen in Article 7 (2) of Directive 80/1095/EEC;

Whereas, as a result a new part of the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany fulfils the conditions as laid down in Article 7 of Directive 80/1095/EEC, and, consequently may also be recognized as officially free of classical swine fever;

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 following regions are added to the list laid down in Article 1 of Decision 82/351/EEC:

- Muenster,

- Rheinhessen-Pfalz.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 24.

(3) OJ No L 335, 7. 12. 1988, p. 34.

(4) OJ No L 157, 8. 6. 1982, p. 26.

(5) OJ No L 38, 10. 2. 1989, p. 33.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 18 July 1989

appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

(89/444/EEC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 193 to 195 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 165 to 167 thereof,

Having regard to the Convention on certain institutions common to the European Communities, and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1986 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period ending on 20 September 1990 (1),

Whereas a seat has become vacant on the Economic and Social Committee following the resignation of Mr Armand Colle, of which the Council was informed on 14 February 1989,

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Permanent Representation of Belgium on 12 May 1989,

Having obtained the favourable opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Willy Waldack is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Armand Colle for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 1990.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 1989.

For the Council

The President

R. DUMAS

(1) OJ No C 244, 30. 9. 1986, p. 2.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 8 September 1989

authorizing the Hellenic Republic to use certain approximate estimates when calculating the VAT own resources basis

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(89/555/EEC, Euratom, ECSC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaties establishing the European Communities,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2892/77 of 19 December 1977 implementing, in respect of own resources accruing from value added tax, the Decision of 21 April 1970 on the replacement of financial contributions from Member States by the Communities' own resources (1), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3735/85 (2), and in particular Article 13 thereof,

Whereas paragraph 2 (b) of Section II (Taxation) of Annex VIII to the Act of Accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Communities authorizes Greece to exempt certain activities from value added tax in accordance with Article 28 (3) (b) of Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (3), as last amended by Directive 87/400/EEC (4);

Whereas, on the basis of the second subparagraph of Article 9 (2) of Regulation 2892/77, the VAT own resources basis is to be calculated as if those activities were taxed;

Whereas pursuant to the second indent of the first subparagraph of Article 9 (3) of Regulation 2892/77, Greece has requested authorization to make those calculations using approximate estimates;

Whereas the Advisory Committee on Own Resources has approved the report recording the opinions of its members on this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

When calculating its VAT own resources basis for 1987 and 1988, Greece is authorized to use approximate estimates for the following categories of transactions referred to in Annex F of Directive 77/388/EEC:

1. Services supplied by lawyers and other members of the liberal professions (point 2);

2. Treatment of animals by veterinary surgeons (point 9);

3. The supply of water by public authorities (point 12);

4. Supplies of those buildings and land described in Article 4 (3) of Directive 77/388/EEC (point 16);

5. The supply, modification, repair, maintenance, chartering and hiring of aircraft, including equipment incorporated or used therein, used by State institutions (point 23);

6. The supply, modification, repair, maintenance, chartering and hiring of warships (point 25).

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 8 September 1989.

For the Commission

Peter SCHMIDHUBER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 336, 27. 12. 1977, p. 8.

(2) OJ No L 356, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1.

(4) OJ No L 213, 4. 8. 1987, p. 40.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 26 October 1989

adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 August 1989 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries

(89/581/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 the Officials of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2187/89 (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 (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2899/89 (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 July 1989 to the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country of employment;

Whereas, some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 August 1989 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,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

With effect from 1 August 1989 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are 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, 26 October 1989.

For the Commission

António CARDOSO E CUNHA

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ No L 209, 21. 7. 1989, p. 1.

(3) OJ No L 279, 28. 9. 1989, p. 30.

ANNEX

1.2 // // // Country of employment // Weighting // // // Dominican Republic // 43,66 // Somalia // 37,07 // Syria // 200,77 // Uruguay // 62,69 // Vanuatu // 96,83 // Yugoslavia // 29,37 // //
COUNCIL DECISON of 12 December 1989 concerning the conclusion of Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters adapting the Agreements between the European Economic Community and Argentina and Australia on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat (89/673/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 the Community has taken measures to stabilize the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat and whereas it intends to bring about better integration of that market;

Whereas in the context of those adjustments to the common organization of the market it would be opportune to adapt the voluntary restraint agreements concluded in the sector with certain third countries, in order to stabilize imports and improve import prices;

Whereas the Commission has held negotiations on the matter which have led to agreements with Argentina and Australia,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters concerning adapting the Agreements between the European Economic Community and Argentina, and Australia on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The texts of the Exchanges of Letters 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, 12 December 1989.

For the Council

The President

H. NALLET
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 400/11

COUNCIL DECISION

of 21 December 1989

concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland on trade electronic data interchange systems

(89/691/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

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

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

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),

Whereas by Decision 87/499/EEC (4) the Council adopted a communications network Community programme on trade electronic data interchange systems (Tedis);

Whereas by Decision 89/241 /EEC (5) the Council amended the said Decision in order to enable firms in non-member countries with which the Community has concluded agreements associating those countries with the Tedis programme to take part in that programme;

Whereas, by that Decision 89/241/EEC, the Council also authorized the Commission to negotiate such agreements with the members of the European Free Trade Association;

Whereas the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland on trade electronic data interchange systems should there be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland on trade electronic data interchange systems 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, on behalf of the Community, the notification provided for in Article 8 of the Agreement.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1989. For the Council The President E. CRESSON

(1) OJ No C 285, 11.11. 1989, p. 6.

(2) Opinion delivered on 15 December 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) Opinion delivered on 19 December 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(4) OJ No L 285, 8. 10. 1987, p. 35.

(5) OJ No L 97, 11. 4. 1989, p. 46.