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COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 March 1999

concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the interregional framework cooperation agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Southern Common Market and its Party States, of the other part

(1999/279/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 130y thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228(2) and the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 thereof,

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

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

Whereas Article 130u of the Treaty provides that Community policy in the sphere of development cooperation should foster the sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries, the smooth and gradual integration of those countries into the world economy and the campaign against poverty in those countries;

Whereas it is appropriate to approve, on behalf of the European Community, the interregional framework cooperation agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Southern Common Market and its Party States, of the other part, signed at Madrid in December 1995,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The interregional framework cooperation agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Southern Common Market and its Party States, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision(3).

Article 2

In accordance with Article 26 of the Agreement, the President of the Council shall chair the Cooperation Council and shall represent the Community on that Council. A representative of the Commission shall chair the Joint Cooperation Committee and the Joint Subcommittee on trade in accordance with their rules of procedure and shall represent the Community on those bodies.

Article 3

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 34 of the Agreement on behalf of the Community.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 22 March 1999.

For the Council

The President

G. VERHEUGEN

(1) OJ C 14, 19.1.1996, p. 3.

(2) OJ C 166, 10.6.1996, p. 40.

(3) OJ L 69, 19.3.1996, p. 4.
COMMISSION DECISION

of 2 June 1999

amending Decisions 93/24/EEC and 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined for the territory of Luxembourg

(notified under document number C(1999) 1450)

(1999/399/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Directive 98/99/EC(2), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,

(1) Whereas an eradication programme was undertaken in the territory of Luxembourg for Aujeszky's disease that had been approved by Commission Decisions 93/200/EEC(3) and 96/283/EEC(4);

(2) Whereas in relation to this eradication programme certain additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined for its territory had been granted to Luxembourg by Commission Decision 93/244/EEC(5), as last amended by Decision 97/835/EC(6);

(3) Whereas Luxembourg considers that its territory is free from Aujeszky's disease and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission as provided for in Article 10 of Directive 64/432/EEC;

(4) Whereas the programme is regarded to have been successful in eradicating this disease from the territory of Luxembourg;

(5) Whereas the authorities of Luxembourg apply for national movement of pigs rules at least equivalent to those provided by the present decision;

(6) Whereas these additional guarantees must not be requested from Member States or regions of Member States which are themselves regarded as free from Aujeszky's disease;

(7) Whereas Commission Decision 93/24/EEC(7), as last amended by Decision 1999/56/EEC(8) lays down additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined for Member States or regions free of the disease and lists those regions in Annex I;

(8) Whereas the whole territory of Luxembourg which is free of the disease should be added to Annex I of Decision 93/24/EEC and removed from Annex I of Decision 93/244/EEC;

(9) 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

Annex I of Decision 93/24/EC is replaced by Annex I of this Decision.

Annex I of Decision 93/244/EEC is replaced by Annex II of this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 15 June 1999.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 2 June 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.

(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 107.

(3) OJ L 87, 7.4.1993, p. 14.

(4) OJ L 107, 30.4.1997, p. 16.

(5) OJ L 111, 5.5.1993, p. 21.

(6) OJ L 345, 16.12.1997, p. 56.

(7) OJ L 16, 25.1.1993, p. 18.

(8) OJ L 18, 23.1.1999, p. 66.

ANNEX I

"ANNEX I

Regions free of Aujeszky's disease which do not permit vaccination

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ANNEX II

"ANNEX I

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 June 1999

appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions

(1999/387/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 98/110/EC of 26 January 1998(1), appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Philip Houben, of which the Council was notified on 1 September 1998;

Having regard to the proposal from the Netherlands Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr A. G. J. M. Rombouts is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Philip Houben for the remainder of his term of office, which expires on 25 January 2002.

Done at Luxembourg, 7 June 1999.

For the Council

The President

E. BULMAHN

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 May 1999

concluding the Additional Protocol to the EEC/Cyprus Association Agreement to associate Cyprus with the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002)

(1999/460/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 170, in conjunction with Article 300(2) and the first sub-paragraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

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

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

(1) Whereas the Agreement establishing an association (hereinafter referred to as "the Association Agreement") between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus(3), (hereinafter referred to as "Cyprus") entered into force on 1 June 1973;

(2) Whereas a Protocol on financial and technical co-operation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus(4), was signed on 30 October 1995;

(3) Whereas the conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council of 12-13 December 1997 confirmed the possibility of associating candidate countries with the Community's framework programme in the field of research and technological development as one of the instruments of the pre-accession strategy to be applied to these countries;

(4) Whereas Cyprus has formally informed the Commission on 7 April 1998 that it wishes such an association;

(5) Whereas by its Decision of 13 October 1998, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate an Additional Protocol to the Association Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "the Protocol");

(6) Whereas, by Decision No 182/1999/EC, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002)(5) (hereinafter referred to as the "fifth framework programme");

(7) Whereas the Protocol to associate Cyprus to the fifth framework programme should be approved and signed on behalf of the Community,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Additional Protocol to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus 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 is hereby authorised to appoint the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol in order to bind the Community.

Article 3

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 10 of the Protocol.

Done at Brussels, 20 May 1999.

For the Council

The President

E. BULMAHN

(1) OJ C 89, 30.3.1999, p. 31.

(2) Opinion delivered on 14 April 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 133, 21.5.1973, p. 2.

(4) OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 23.

(5) OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 April 1999

concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to Slovenian transit traffic through Austria as from 1 January 1997

(1999/457/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing to European Community, and in particular Article 75 in conjunction with Article 228(2), first sentence and (3), first subparagraph thereof,

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

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

Whereas the additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia in the field of transport(3), and in particular Article 1 thereof, establishes that a system of ecopoints equivalent to that laid down by Article 11 of Protocol 9 to the 1994 Act of Accession is to apply, with effect from 1 January 1997;

Whereas an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia establishing the method of calculation and the detailed rules and procedures for the management and control of the ecopoints should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to Slovenian transit traffic through Austria as from 1 January 1997 is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Luxembourg, 22 April 1999.

For the Council

The President

W. MÜLLER

(1) OJ C 342, 10.11.1998, p. 7.

(2) OJ C 150, 28.5.1999, p. 163.

(3) OJ L 351, 23.12.1997, p. 62.
COMMISSION DECISION

of 26 July 1999

amending Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom, setting up expert groups to assist the Commission on the content and orientation of the key actions in the field of research and technological development

(notified under document number C(1999) 2359)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(1999/506/EC, Euratom)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.

(1) Whereas by its Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom(1), the Commission set up expert groups to assist it on the content and orientation of the key actions in the field of research and technological development;

(2) Whereas in this connection, the members of the expert groups were appointed by the Commission in a personal capacity for a period of two years; whereas new appointments aimed at extending the range of geographical origins, achieving a better balance of scientific and technical qualifications and replacing members no longer able to participate may have to be made during that period;

(3) Whereas it is necessary to ensure the homogeneity of the expert groups as a general principle, facilitate their administration by the Commission departments and provide the required degree of transparency;

(4) Whereas, in this connection, the mandate of the new members should come to an end at the same time as that of the other members appointed previously,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

In Article 4(1) of Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "The members of the expert groups shall be appointed by the Commission in a personal capacity for a maximum of two years. This appointment may be renewed once only, for a maximum of two years."

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.

For the Commission

Édith CRESSON

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 290, 29.10.1998, p. 57.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 July 1999

authorising the Kingdom of Spain to extend until 7 March 2000 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa

(1999/544/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 167(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 14 August 1979, entered into force on 8 March 1982 for an initial period of 10 years; it remains in force for an indeterminate period if it is not denounced by the giving of 12 months' notice;

(2) Article 167(2) of the 1985 Act of Accession lays down that the rights and obligations resulting from the fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with third countries are not be affected during the period for which the provisions of such agreements are provisionally maintained;

(3) Pursuant to Article 167(3) of the said Act, the Council is to adopt, before the expiry of the fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with third countries, decisions appropriate for the continuation of fishing activities resulting therefrom, including the possibility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year; the abovementioned Agreement has been extended until 7 March 1999(1);

(4) It appears appropriate to authorise the Kingdom of Spain to extend the Agreement in question until 7 March 2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Kingdom of Spain is hereby authorised to extend until 7 March 2000 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 8 March 1982.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 29 July 1999.

For the Council

The President

S. HASSI

(1) OJ L 267, 2.10.1998, p. 39.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 July 1999

authorising the Portuguese Republic to extend until 9 April 2000 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa

(1999/545/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 354(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement on mutual fisheries relations between the Government of the Portuguese Republic and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 9 April 1979, entered into force on that day for an initial period of 10 years; the Agreement remains in force for an indeterminate period if it is not denounced by the giving of 12 months' notice;

(2) Article 354(2) of the 1985 Act of Accession lays down that the rights and obligations resulting from the fisheries agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic with third countries are not to be affected during the period for which the provisions of such agreements are provisionally maintained;

(3) Pursuant to Article 354(3) of the said Act, the Council is to adopt, before the expiry of the fisheries agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic with third countries, decisions appropriate for the continuation of fishing activities resulting therefrom, including the possibility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year; the abovementioned Agreement has been extended until 7 March 1999(1);

(4) It appears appropriate to authorise the Portuguese Republic to extend the Agreement in question until 9 April 2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Portuguese Republic is hereby authorised to extend until 9 April 2000 the Agreement on mutual fisheries relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 9 April 1979.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 29 July 1999.

For the Council

The President

S. HASSI

(1) OJ L 267, 2.10.1998, p. 40.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 November 1999

appointing a United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions

(1999/736/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1998(1) appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Ian Hughton, of which the Council was notified on 12 January 1999;

Having regard to the proposal from the United Kingdom Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Keith Brown is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Ian Hughton for the remainder of his term of office, which expires on 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 8 November 1999.

For the Council

The President

S. NIINISTÖ

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 July 1999

concerning the provisional application of the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part

(1999/753/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 310 thereof in connection with Article 300(2), first paragraph, first and second sentence,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) the Community and South Africa have undertaken to adopt procedures for the early application of the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part;

(2) the provisional application of the said Agreement through an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is necessary to provide a comprehensive framework of cooperation between the Community and South Africa, pending the completion of the procedures required to bring the said Agreement into force;

(3) the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters should therefore be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community and South Africa, which provides for the provisional application of a portion of the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, on the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, on the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision, as well as the text of the Agreement.

Article 2

For the purposes of the implementation of Article 97 of the Agreement, a representative of the Commission shall preside over the Cooperation Council and present the position of the Community during the period of provisional application of the Agreement.

The position to be taken by the Community within the Cooperation Council shall be laid down by the Council on a proposal from the Commission.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 29 July 1999.

For the Council

The President

S. HASSI
COMMISSION DECISION

of 25 November 1999

on the approval of proposals concerning promotional and publicity measures in respect of milk and milk products in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3582/93

(notified under document number C(1999) 3879)

(1999/838/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2073/92 of 30 June 1992 on promoting consumption in the Community and expanding the markets for milk and milk products(1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3582/93 of 21 December 1993 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2073/92(2) on promoting consumption in the Community and expanding the markets for milk and milk products, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 481/1999(3), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3582/93, the competent bodies have forwarded a list of all proposals received, accompanied by a copy of each proposal and an opinion.

(2) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has examined those proposals in accordance with Article 31 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68(4).

(3) The list of proposals eligible for Community financing must be established,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The list of selected proposals for promotional and publicity measures forwarded by the competent bodies in accordance with Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3582/93 and set out in the Annex hereto is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 November 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 67.

(2) OJ L 326, 28.12.1993, p. 23.

(3) OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 8.

(4) OJ L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 13.

ANNEX

List of proposals selected in respect of milk and milk products - Regulation (EC) No 3582/93

1998/1999 marketing year

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