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COMMISSION DECISION of 1 February 1994 amending Decision 90/178/Euratom, EEC authorizing Luxembourg not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the French text is authentic) (94/71/EC, Euratom)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1) and, in particular, Article 13 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 28 (3) of the Sixth 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 (2), hereinafter called 'the Sixth Directive', the Member States may continue to exempt or tax certain transactions; whereas these transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT resources base;

Whereas with effect from 1 January 1990 the possibility afforded Member States of continuing to tax or exempt certain transactions listed in Annexes E and F to the Sixth Directive was terminated by virtue of Article 1 (1), first sentence, and (2) (a) of Council Directive 89/465/EEC (3); whereas, consequently, the authorizations granted in this connection by the Commission for the purposes of determining the VAT own resources base should also be discontinued;

Whereas, in the case of Luxembourg, the Commission, on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, adopted Decision 90/178/Euratom, EEC (4) authorizing Luxembourg, with effect from 1989, not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base;

Whereas, since 1 January 1991, Luxembourg has taxed the transactions referred to in point 13 of Annex F to the sixth VAT Directive; whereas the authorization not to take such transactions into account for the calculation of the VAT base should be discontinued with effect from that date;

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

Article 1 (4) of Decision 90/178/Euratom, EEC is hereby repealed in respect of transactions conducted with effect from 1 January 1991.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Done at Brussels, 1 February 1994.

For the Commission

Peter SCHMIDHUBER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 155, 7. 6. 1989, p. 9.

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

(3) OJ No L 226, 3. 8. 1989, p. 21.

(4) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1990, p. 26.
COMMISSION DECISION of 21 February 1994 concerning the dates to be fixed by Member States for the submission of 'area' aid applications under the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (the 'integrated system') (Only the German, French and Italian texts are authentic) (94/139/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (1), and in particular Article 6 (2) thereof,

Whereas Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 provides that the Commission may authorize Member States to fix a final date for the submission of an 'area' aid application between 1 April and the dates referred to in Articles 10, 11 and 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 (2); whereas Member States must justify their choice of date, in particular by providing the Commission with a detailed working plan which demonstrates that the proposed date allows the time required for all relevant data to be made available for the proper administrative and financial management of the aid and for the necessary checks to the carried out;

Whereas certain Member States have submitted to the Commission applications for the authorization of dates after 31 March accompanied by the relevant working plans; whereas the Commission has studied these applications, taking particular account of the experience acquired in the implementation of the integrated system in 1993 by the Member States concerned;

Whereas this measure is in accordance with the opinion of the Fund Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Commission hereby authorizes the Member States listed in the Annex hereto to fix the final dates mentioned there for the submission of the 'area' aid applications in 1994.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Done at Brussels, 21 February 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 355, 5. 12. 1992, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.

ANNEX

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COUNCIL DECISION of 7 February 1993 concerning the signing and provisional application of the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 on behalf of the Community (94/109/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 negotiated on the basis of resolution 93 (IV), the 'new partnership for development: Cartagena Commitment' and the relevant objectives in the final document 'Cartagena Spirit' adopted by the United Nations Trade and Development Conference at its eighth session, was open for signing from 16 August to 30 September 1993;

Whereas, pursuant to the decision adopted by the International Cocoa Council at its 46th regular session held in London from 9 to 18 September 1993, the deadline for signature and also for ratification, acceptance or approval of the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 was extended from 1 October 1993 to 28 February 1994;

Whereas the International Cocoa Agreement, 1986 expired on 30 September 1993; whereas the new Agreement must be applied as soon as possible;

Whereas the objectives pursued by the Agreement fit into the context of the common commercial policy;

Whereas the Member States are called upon to participate, by financial contributions, in the actions provided for in the Agreement;

Whereas all the Member States have expressed their intention to sign and to contribute towards the provisional application of the Agreement; whereas the Community should sign the Agreement lodged with the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization and notify before 28 February 1994 its intention to apply the Agreement provisionally,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. The Community shall sign by 28 February 1994 the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993, which is lodged with the United Nations Secretary-General.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

2. The Community shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization of its intention to apply the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 provisionally, in accordance with Articles 55 and 56 (2) of the Agreement.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 7 February 1994.

For the Council

The President

Th. PANGALOS
COUNCIL DECISION of 15 March 1994 on the common position defined on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the imposition of an embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment on Sudan (94/165/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

An embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment shall be imposed on Sudan (1).

Article 2

1. This Decision shall take effect on 16 March 1994.

Member States shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the embargo referred to in Article 1 is applicable from 16 March 1994.

2. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 15 March 1994.

For the Council

The President

Th. PANGALOS

(1) The embargo covers weapons designed to kill and their ammunition, weapon platforms, non-weapon platforms and ancillary equipment. The embargo also covers spare parts, repairs, maintenance and transfer of military technology. Contracts entered into force prior to the date of entry into force of the embargo are not affected by this Decision.
COMMISSION DECISION of 18 March 1994 amending Decision 90/185/Euratom, EEC authorizing Greece to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the Greek text is authentic) (94/194/EC, Euratom)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accuring from value added tax (1), and in particular Article 13 thereof,

Whereas, under Article 28 (3) of the 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 (2), hereinafter called 'the Sixth Directive', the Member States may continue to exempt or tax certain transactions; whereas these transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT own resources base;

Whereas with effect from 1 January 1990 the possibility afforded Member States of continuing to tax or exempt certain transactions listed in Annexes E and F to the Sixth Directive was terminated by virtue of the first paragraph of Article 1 (1) and point 2 (a) of Directive 89/465/EEC (3); whereas, consequently, the authorizations granted in this connection by the Commission for the purposes of determining the VAT own resources base should also be discontinued;

Whereas, in the case of Greece, the Commission, on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, adopted Decision 90/185/Euratom, EEC (4) authorizing Greece, with effect from 1989, to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base;

Whereas, since 25 November 1992, Greece has taxed the transactions referred to in point 9 of Annex F to the Sixth VAT Directive; whereas the authorization granted in this connection should be discontinued with effect from that date;

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

Article 1 (2) of Decision 90/185/Euratom, EEC is hereby repealed in respect of transactions conducted with effect from 25 November 1992.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 1994.

For the Commission

Peter SCHMIDHUBER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 155, 7. 6. 1989, p. 9.

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

(3) OJ No L 226, 3. 8. 1989, p. 21.

(4) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1990, p. 39.
COMMISSION DECISION of 17 May 1994 authorizing the Member States to permit temporarily the marketing of seed of caraway not satisfying the requirements of Council Directive 69/208/EEC (94/320/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30 June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (1), as last amended by Directive 92/107/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,

Having regard to the request submitted by the Netherlands,

Whereas in the Netherlands the production of seed of caraway varieties registered in the national or the common catalogue has been insufficient in 1993 and therefore is not adequate to meet that country's needs;

Whereas it is not possible to cover this demand satisfactorily with seed from other Member States, or from third countries, satisfying all the requirements laid down in the said Directive;

Whereas the Netherlands should therefore be authorized to permit, for a period expiring on 31 July 1994, the marketing of caraway seed of varieties which are included neither in the common catalogue of agricultural plant species nor in the Member States' national catalogues of varieties;

Whereas, moreover, other Member States, which are able to supply the Netherlands with such seed not satisfying the requirements of the said Directive should be authorized to permit the marketing of such seed;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Netherlands are authorized to permit, for a period expiring on 31 July 1994, the marketing in its territory of a maximum of five tonnes of caraway seed (Carum carvi L.) of varieties which are included neither in the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species nor in the Member States' national catalogues of varieties.

Article 2

Member States other than the applicant Member State are also authorized to permit, on the terms set out in Article 1 and for the purposes intended by the applicant Member State, the marketing in their territory of the seed authorized to be marketed, pursuant to this Decision.

Article 3

Member States shall immediately notify the Commission of the various quantities of seed labelled and permitted to be marketed in their territory pursuant to this Decision. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 May 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 169, 10. 7. 1969, p. 3.

(2) OJ No L 16, 25. 1. 1993, p. 1.
COMMISSION DECISION of 6 July 1994 amending Decision 89/471/EEC authorizing methods for grading pig carcases in Germany (Only the German text is authentic) (94/459/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3513/93 (2), and in particular Article 5 (2) thereof,

Whereas the Commission, by Decision 89/471/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 91/88/EEC (4), has authorized methods for grading pig carcases in Germany;

Whereas the Government of Germany has requested the Commission to authorize the application of a new formula for the calculation of the lean meat content of carcases in the framework of the grading methods provided for in Decision 89/471/EEC; whereas it is appropriate to apply the new formula from 1 July 1994, date of entering into force of the amendments introduced to Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 89/471/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

Point 2 of Part 1 of the Annex is replaced by the following:

'2. The lean meat content of the carcase is calculated on the basis of the following formula:

^y = 54,139 - 0,71062 x1 + 0,21842 x2

where

^y = the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase;

x1 = the thickness of backfat (including rind) in millimetres, measured at 7 cm off the midline of the split carcase, between the second and third last ribs;

x2 = the thickness of the muscle in millimetres, measured at the same time and in the same place as x1.

The formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 50 and 120 kilograms.`

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

It shall apply from 1 July 1994

Done at Brussels, 6 July 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 301, 20. 11. 1984, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 5.

(3) OJ No L 233, 10. 8. 1989, p. 30.

(4) OJ No L 49, 22. 2. 1991, p. 30.
COMMISSION DECISION of 27 July 1994 setting the level of the Community's financial contribution to the measures to monitor and control salmonella in poultry implemented by Denmark (Only the Danish text is authentic) (94/508/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Council Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Articles 24 (12) and 29 thereof,

Whereas Chapter 2 of Title III of Decision 90/424/EEC provides that the Community may make a financial contribution to the checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses;

Whereas Article 9 (1) of Council Directive 92/117/EEC of 17 December 1992 concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications (3) refers to Decision 90/424/EEC as regards the detailed rules governing the Community's financial contribution, in particular to slaughter and destruction measures;

Whereas Denmark sent the Commission a plan to monitor and control salmonella in poultry; whereas the said plan was approved by Commission Decision 94/507/EC (4);

Whereas in view of the measure's important role in achieving the objectives pursued by the Community as regards the prevention of zoonoses the Community's financial contribution should be set at 50 % of the costs borne by Denmark, with a maximum of ECU 330 000;

Whereas the Community will make a financial contribution provided that the measures planned are carried out and the authorities supply all the information necessary within the time limit laid down;

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

1. The Community's financial contribution is hereby set at 50 % of the costs borne by Denmark for the period 1 January to 31 December 1994, with a maximum of ECU 330 000, for:

- the slaughter of poultry,

- the destruction of poultry,

- the destruction of eggs.

2. The Community's financial contribution shall be granted after:

- a report has been forwarded to the Commission by 1 September 1994 on the progress of the measure and the expenditure incurred,

- a final report has been forwarded to the Commission by 1 July 1995 at the latest on the technical implementation of the measure, accompanied by supporting documents relating to the expenditure incurred.

3. The Community contribution shall be paid in ecus at the rate applicable on the first working day of the month in which reimbursement is applied for, as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.

(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.

(3) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 38.

(4) See page 25 of this Official Journal.
COMMISSION DECISION of 26 July 1994 on additional financial aid from the Community for the work of the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, Bilthoven, Netherlands, a Community reference laboratory for residue testing (Text with EEA relevance) (94/491/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,

Whereas under Article 1 (b) of Council Decision 91/664/EEC of 11 December 1991 designating the Community reference laboratories for testing certain substances for residues (3), the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, Bilthoven, Netherlands has been designated as the reference laboratory for the residues referred to in Annex I, group A.I and A.II, to Council Directive 86/469/EEC (4);

Whereas all the tasks to be performed by the reference laboratory are defined in Article 1 of Council Decision 89/187/EEC of 6 March 1989 determining the powers and conditions of operation of the Community reference laboratories provided for by Directive 86/469/EEC concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (5);

Whereas in accordance with Decision 93/459/EEC (6) a contract has been concluded between the European Community and the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene; whereas this contract has been concluded for one year in the first instance; whereas this contract should be extended to enable the reference laboratory to continue to perform the functions and tasks referred to in Decision 89/187/EEC;

Whereas the Community financial aid is provided for an additional one-year period; whereas this will be reviewed, with a view to an extension, before the end of the said period;

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 Community shall grant the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiene, a reference laboratory designated in Article 1 of Decision 91/664/EEC, additional financial aid amounting to not more than ECU 400 000.

Article 2

1. For the purposes of Article 1, the contract referred to in Decision 93/459/EEC is hereby extended for one year.

2. The Director-General for Agriculture is hereby authorized to sign the amendment to the contract in the name of the Commission of the European Communities.

3. The financial aid provided for in Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the procedure set out in the contract referred to in Decision 93/459/EEC.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 1994.

For the Commission

René STEICHEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.

(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.

(3) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1991, p. 17.

(4) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.

(5) OJ No L 66, 10. 3. 1989, p. 37.

(6) OJ No L 215, 25. 8. 1993, p. 12.