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COMMISSION DECISION of 6 February 1998 concerning the importation of live animals of ovine and caprine species from Uruguay and amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (98/146/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 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 or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 96/91/EC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas Council Decision 79/542/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 97/736/EC (4), draws up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products;

Whereas, following Community veterinary missions, it appears that Uruguay is covered by sufficiently well-structured and organised veterinary services;

Whereas vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease is forbidden in Uruguay;

Whereas Uruguay should be added to the list of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of sheep and goats;

Whereas Decision 79/542/EEC should be amended accordingly;

Whereas the specific animal health conditions and veterinary certification for importation of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products will be laid down in other decisions according to the animal health situation of the third country concerned;

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

Part I of the Annex to Decision 79/542/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 6 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ L 13, 16. 1. 1997, p. 26.

(3) OJ L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 15.

(4) OJ L 295, 29. 10. 1997, p. 37.

ANNEX

'Imports shall fulfil the appropriate animal and public health requirements.

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COUNCIL DECISION of 16 February 1998 amending Decision 95/514/EC on the equivalence of field inspections carried out in third countries on seed-producing crops and on the equivalence of seed produced in third countries (98/162/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 66/400/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of beet seed (1), and in particular Article 16(1)(b) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (2), and in particular Article 16(1)(b) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (3), and in particular Article 16(1)(b) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30 June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (4), and in particular Article 15(1)(b) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas, in Decision 95/514/EC (5) it has been determined for a limited period that field inspections carried out in certain third countries on seed-producing crops of certain species satisfies the conditions laid down in Directives 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC and 69/208/EEC; whereas in Decision 95/514/EC it has also been determined that seed of certain species produced in certain third countries was equivalent to corresponding seed produced in the Community;

Whereas Decision 95/514/EC expired on 31 December 1997; whereas a new decision is therefore necessary;

Whereas in Decision 95/514/EC, reference to the OECD schemes for the varietal certification of seed moving in international trade was made as one of the bases for Community equivalence;

Whereas in 1995 a system of alternative seed certification was included in these schemes as an experiment;

Whereas, the results of this experiment have not yet been evaluated;

Whereas, in these circumstances, it appears desirable to ensure continuation of the equivalence, but to limit it, under this Decision, to a further two years,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 6 of Decision 95/514/EC '31 December 1997` shall be replaced by '31 December 1999`.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 February 1998.

For the Council

The President

J. CUNNINGHAM

(1) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2290/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 96/72/EC (OJ L 304, 27. 11. 1996, p. 10).

(2) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1996, p. 2298/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 96/72/EC (OJ L 304, 27. 11. 1996, p. 10).

(3) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1996, p. 2309/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 96/72/EC (OJ L 304, 27. 11. 1996, p. 10).

(4) OJ L 169, 10. 7. 1996, p. 3. Directive as last amended by Directive 96/72/EC (OJ L 304, 27. 11. 1996, p. 10).

(5) OJ L 296, 9. 12. 1995, p. 34. Decision as last amended by Decision 97/33/EC (OJ L 13, 16. 1. 1997, p. 31).
COMMISSION DECISION of 16 February 1998 on the carrying out of Community trials and tests on propagating and planting material of certain species under Article 20(2) of Council Directive 91/682/EEC (98/159/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/682/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the marketing of ornamental plant propagating material and ornamental plants (1), as last amended by Commission Decision 97/108/EC (2), and in particular Article 20(2) and (4) thereof,

Whereas under this Directive trials, or, where appropriate, tests shall be carried out in the Member States on samples to check that propagating material or ornamental plants of species listed therein comply with the requirements and conditions of the said Directive;

Whereas to this end, it is essential, in particular in the early stages of the Directive's implementation, to ensure adequate representation of the samples participating in the trials or tests for the different origins of production in the entire Community, at least for certain selected crops;

Whereas it is therefore necessary to carry out Community trials and tests in 1997-99 on propagating and planting material of Pelargonium and Dianthus;

Whereas it is necessary for all Member States to participate in the Community trials and tests, in so far as propagating material of Pelargonium and Dianthus are usually reproduced or marketed on their territory in order to ensure that proper conclusions may be drawn therefrom;

Whereas these Community trials and tests will be used to harmonize, in the first instance, the technical methods of examination of propagating and planting material of these species;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Propagating Material and Ornamental Plants,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. Community trials and tests shall be carried out during 1997-99 on propagating and planting material of Pelargonium and Dianthus.

2. The samples shall be drawn officially.

3. All Member States shall participate in the Community comparative trials and tests, in so far as propagating material of the species mentioned in paragraph 1 are usually propagated or marketed on their territory.

Article 2

The general arrangements for the carrying out of the Community comparative trials and tests and the evaluation of their results shall be made within the Standing Committee for Propagating Material and Ornamental Plants.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 376, 31. 12. 1991, p. 21.

(2) OJ L 39, 8. 2. 1997, p. 20.
COMMISSION DECISION of 19 February 1998 amending Decision 94/652/EC establishing the inventory and distribution of tasks to be undertaken within the framework of cooperation by Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food (Text with EEA relevance) (98/177/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas Commission Decision 94/458/EC (2) has laid down rules on the administrative management of cooperation in the scientific examination of questions relating to food;

Whereas Commission Decision 94/652/EC (3) has established the inventory and distribution of tasks to be undertaken within the framework of cooperation by Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food; whereas Article 3 of Directive 93/5/EEC provides for the updating at least every six months of the inventory and distribution of tasks;

Whereas the inventory of tasks should be established and updated having regard to the need for the protection of public health within the Community and the requirements of Community legislation in the foodstuffs sector;

Whereas the tasks should be distributed having regard to the scientific expertise and resources available within the Member States and in particular, within the institutes which will be participating in the scientific cooperation;

Whereas the measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Food,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 94/652/EC establishing the inventory and distribution of tasks to be undertaken within the framework of cooperation by Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 19 February 1998.

For the Commission

Martin BANGEMANN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 52, 4. 3. 1993, p. 18.

(2) OJ L 189, 23. 7. 1994, p. 84.

(3) OJ L 253, 29. 9. 1994, p. 29.

ANNEX

Inventory of tasks to be undertaken by Member States within the framework of cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food

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COUNCIL DECISION of 20 October 1997 on the conclusion of a Protocol concerning sanitary, phytosanitary and animal welfare measures in relation to trade to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (98/250/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228(2), first sentence thereof,

Having regard to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic of the other part (1), signed on 4 October 1993,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),

Whereas in the framework of the negotiations held between the Community and the Czech Republic a stage has been reached whereby an Additional Protocol now can be concluded bearing in mind that the Annexes will need to be amended regularly, as appropriate; whereas this Protocol will help to develop trade between the Parties by including the application of the principle of regionalisation for the main animal diseases and harmful organisms and by listing those commodities for which equivalent trade conditions are recognised;

Whereas it is necessary to approve this Protocol,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Protocol concerning sanitary, phytosanitary and animal welfare measures in relation to trade to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic of the other part, 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, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 20 of the Protocol (3).

Article 3

The Commission shall represent the Community within the 'Agriculture` Sub-committee for questions covered by the attached Protocol. It shall be assisted by representatives of the Member States who are responsible for veterinary or phytosanitary matters.

The position to be adopted by the Community within the Association Council with regard to the areas covered by the Protocol shall be determined in accordance with Article 2 of the Decision of the Council and the Commission of 19 December 1994 concerning the conclusion of a Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (4).

Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 1997.

For the Council

The President

F. BODEN

(1) OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 2.

(2) OJ C 229, 28.7.1997, p. 1.

(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.

(4) OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 96/41

COUNCIL DECISION

of 23 March 1998

concerning the approval, on behalf of the Community, of PARCOM Decision 96/1 on the phasing-out of the use of hexachloroethane in the non-ferrous metal industry

(98/241/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a, in conjunction with Article 228(2), first sentence, and (3), first subparagraph,

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

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

Whereas by Council Decision of 3 March 1975 the Community concluded the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Land-Based Sources (Paris Convention) (3) thus becoming a Contracting Party to this Convention;

Whereas the executive body of the Paris Convention (PARCOM — Paris Commission) may adopt measures in the area of pollution prevention and that it adopted PARCOM Decision 96/1 on the phasing-out of the use of hexachloroethane in the non-ferrous metal industry,

Whereas the Commission participated in the adoption of PARCOM Decision 96/1 on the basis of the authorisation granted by the Council and within the negotiating directives issued accordingly;

Whereas hexachloroethane appears on the list of dangerous substances in Annex I to Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (4);

Whereas the provisions of PARCOM Decision 96/1 are in line with Directive 76/769/EEC;

Whereas it is therefore desirable that the Community approve PARCOM Decision 96/1,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

1. PARCOM Decision 96/1 on the phasing-out of the use of hexachloroethane in the non-ferrous metal industry is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the said Decision is attached to this Decision.

2. The Commission is hereby authorised to notify this approval to the Paris Commission.

Done at Brussels, 23 March 1998. For the Council The President M. MEACHER

(1) OJ C 364, 2. 12. 1997, p. 13.

(2) OJ C 80, 16. 3. 1998.

(3) OJ L 194, 25. 7. 1975, p. 5.

(4) OJ L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 201. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 97/64/EC (OJ L 315, 19. 11. 1997, p. 13).
COUNCIL DECISION of 21 April 1998 authorising the Kingdom of Denmark to apply or to continue to apply reductions in, or exemptions from, excise duties on certain mineral oils used for specific purposes, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC (98/274/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas, under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce exemptions from, or reductions in, excise duties on mineral oils on grounds of specific policy considerations;

Whereas the Danish authorities have notified the Commission that they wish to apply to petrol, from 1 January 1998 at the earliest, differential rates of excise duty according to its benzene content; whereas the procedure provided for in Article 8(4) should apply to such a scheme;

Whereas the other Member States have been informed thereof;

Whereas the Commission and all the Member States accept that the application of differential rates is justified on environmental policy grounds and that it will not give rise to distortions of competition or hinder the operation of the internal market;

Whereas the Commission regularly reviews reductions and exemptions to check that they are compatible with the operation of the internal market or with Community policy on protection of the environment;

Whereas Denmark has requested authorisation to apply these differential rates from 1 January 1998 at the earliest; whereas the Council is to review their application on the basis of a report from the Commission non later than 31 December 1999, when the authorisation granted by this Decision expires,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, Denmark is authorised until 31 December 1999 to apply differential rates of excise duty on petrol to reflect different environmental categories provided that these differential rates are in accordance with the obligations laid down in Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils (2), and in particular the minimum rates of excise duty provided for in Articles 3 and 4 thereof.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Luxembourg, 21 April 1998.

For the Council

The President

G. BROWN

(1) OJ L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 46).

(2) OJ L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 46).
COMMISSION DECISION of 24 April 1998 on the 1998 work programme relating to the protein content of the main milk products (Text with EEA relevance) (98/325/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/16/EC of 19 March 1996 on statistical surveys of milk and milk products (1), and in particular, Article 4(2) thereof,

Whereas work already initiated by the Member States should be continued in order to work towards the objective of extending the annual statistical information to include the protein content of the main milk products;

Whereas the 1998 work programme takes account of the experience gained in the 1997 work programme and proposes to elaborate further the various methods of measuring the protein content of the main milk products;

Whereas the measures envisaged by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The appended 1998 work programme on the protein content of the main milk products is approved.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 24 April 1998.

For the Commission

Yves-Thibault DE SILGUY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 78, 28. 3. 1996, p. 27.

ANNEX

WORK PROGRAMME FOR 1998

The Member States will transmit to Eurostat by the 30 June 1998 at the latest:

1. The information relative to the table at annex concerning the protein content of the main milk products for the latest available year, to be indicated, whereby in addition to column 1, either column 2 or column 3, must be completed. If only one of the columns, either 2 or 3, is completed, Member States will explain precisely why this is so.

2. The description of the methods used to obtain the information for this table (direct survey, coefficients, estimations, technical references, administrative sources, information from professional organisations, other sources).

3. Other elements which were missing from the 1997 work programme which have not yet been transmitted. The Member States will assure the transmission of these other elements in close collaboration with Eurostat.

4. Their proposals for the 1999 work programme.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DAIRIES (Protein content of cows' milk in the main milk products)

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