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Council Decision

of 13 June 2002

amending the Council Decision of 27 March 2000 authorising the Director of Europol to enter into negotiations on agreements with third States and non-EU related bodies

(2002/C 150/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Article 42(2), Article 10(4) and Article 18 of the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention)(1),

Having regard to the Council Act of 3 November 1998 laying down rules governing Europol's external relations with third States and non-European Union related bodies(2), and in particular Article 2 of that Act,

Having regard to the Council Act of 3 November 1998 laying down rules governing the receipt of information by Europol from third parties(3), and in particular Article 2 of that Act,

Having regard to the Council Act of 12 March 1999 adopting the rules governing the transmission of personal data by Europol to third States and third bodies(4), and in particular Articles 2 and 3 of that Act,

Whereas:

(1) Operational requirements and the need to combat in an effective way organised forms of criminality through Europol, especially the protection of the euro against counterfeiting, require that Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) be added to the list of third States with whom the Director of Europol is authorised to start negotiations.

(2) Council Decision of 27 March 2000(5) should therefore be amended,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Council Decision of 27 March 2000 is hereby amended as follows:

In Article 2(1):

(a) under the heading "Third States", the following indent shall be added, before Bolivia: "- Albania";

(b) under the heading "Third States", the following indent shall be added, between Bolivia and Bulgaria: "- Bosnia and Herzegovina";

(c) under the heading "Third States", the following indent shall be added, between Colombia and Cyprus: "- Croatia";

(d) under the heading "Third States", the following indent shall be added, between Estonia and Hungary: "- Federal Republic of Yugoslavia"

"- Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)".

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg on 13 June 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Rajoy Brey

(1) OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 2.

(2) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 19.

(3) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 17.

(4) OJ C 88, 30.3.1999, p. 1.

(5) OJ C 106, 13.4.2000, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 8 July 2002

amending Decision 2002/230/EC on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals 2002 with regard to avian influenza

(notified under document number C(2002) 2531)

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2002/548/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 2001/572/EC(2), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2002/230/EC(3) of 15 March 2002 has laid down the amount of financial assistance to be granted to Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals except for the laboratory for avian influenza.

(2) Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(4), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland, lists the functions and duties of the Community reference laboratory for avian influenza.

(3) The Community reference laboratory for avian influenza has submitted its work plan which includes a special monitoring for avian influenza in poultry and wild birds to be carried out in 2002 with the collaboration of the Member States.

(4) To take into account its expanded activities the financial assistance for the Community reference laboratory should be increased in comparison to previous years.

(5) Decision 2002/230/EC should therefore be amended to grant financial assistance to the Community reference laboratory for avian influenza.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

After Article 2 of Decision 2002/230/EC the following text shall be added as Article 2a: "Article 2a

1. For avian influenza, the Community grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.

2. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 150000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2002."

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 8 July 2002.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.

(2) OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 16.

(3) OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 47.

(4) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.
Council Decision

of 27 June 2002

appointing the Netherlands members and alternate member of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers

(2002/C 168/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community(1), and in particular Articles 26 and 27 thereof,

Having regard to the list of candidates submitted by the Government of the Netherlands,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 7 May 2002(2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers for the period from 7 May 2002 to 6 May 2004, with the exception of the government representatives of the Netherlands.

(2) The Netherlands members and alternate member of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 6 May 2004,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate member of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers for the period from 24 June 2002 to 6 May 2004:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

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Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg on 27 June 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Arias Cañete

(1) OJ L 257, 18.10.1968, p. 2.

(2) OJ C 119, 22.5.2002, p. 1.
Council Decision

of 25 June 2002

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of India

(2002/648/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

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

Whereas:

(1) A Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of India on Partnership and Development was signed on 20 December 1993(3).

(2) The European Community and the Republic of India are pursuing specific RTD programmes in areas of common interest.

(3) On the basis of past experience, both sides have expressed a desire to establish a deeper and broader framework for the conduct of collaboration in science and technology.

(4) This cooperation agreement in the field of science and technology forms part of the global cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of India.

(5) By its Decision of 12 February 2001, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate an agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of India.

(6) By its Decision of 15 November 2001, the Council decided that the Agreement be signed on behalf of the European Community.

(7) The Agreement was signed on 23 November 2001.

(8) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of India is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Agreement, the President of the Council shall notify the Republic of India that the procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement have been completed on the part of the European Community.

Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 2002.

For the Council

The President

J. Matas I Palou

(1) OJ C 304 E, 30.10.2001, p. 241.

(2) Opinion delivered on 14 May 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 223, 27.8.1994, p. 23.
Commission Decision

of 24 July 2002

authorising Italy to allow the export of an aromatised wine-based drink not complying with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails

(notified under document number C(2002) 2773)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2002/624/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 of 10 June 1991 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2061/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Italy has sent the Commission a request for a derogation as provided for in Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 submitted by an Italian trader relating to an aromatised wine-based drink intended for export to certain third countries.

(2) The trader in question wishes to use the colour tartrazine (E 102) in the manufacture of this aromatised wine-based drink.

(3) No colours may be used in the manufacture of aromatised wine-based drinks as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91.

(4) Tartrazine is a foodstuff colour authorised under Directive 94/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 1994 on colours for use in foodstuffs(3) in the preparation of other alcoholic drinks and foodstuffs placed on the Community market.

(5) It is intended to use tartrazine for an aromatised wine-based drink for export to third countries in which that additive is legally permitted in this type of product. The quantity involved is 30000 hectolitres per year. Its use poses no threat to human health at the levels of use provided for in the legislation of the third countries concerned.

(6) The aromatised drinks thus produced will not be sold on the Community market.

(7) This derogation will apply for a limited period so that the technical need for it can be reconsidered at a future date or its conditions and scope can be amended in the light of experience.

(8) The derogation provided for in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Implementation Committee on Aromatised Wine-Based Drinks,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Italy is authorised to allow, until 31 December 2005, the manufacture and export to certain third countries of an aromatised wine-based drink coloured with tartrazine (E 102).

The resultant products shall meet the regulatory requirements of the third countries concerned. This derogation shall apply to an annual production quantity of 30000 hl.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2002.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 149, 14.6.1991, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 277, 30.10.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p. 13.
Commission Decision

of 23 August 2002

on a Community financial contribution to expenditure by Spain on establishing the Community vineyard register

(notified under document number C(2002) 3133)

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

(2002/680/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86 of 24 July 1986 establishing a Community vineyard register(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1631/98(2), and in particular Article 9(3) thereof,

After consulting the EAGGF Committee,

Whereas:

(1) Article 9(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86 states that the Community is to contribute 50 % of the actual cost of establishing the Community vineyard register in the Member States and of the investment in data-processing facilities needed to manage the register.

(2) On the basis of Article 9(3) of that Regulation, advances have been paid to Spain. They are to be deducted from the total amount of the Community contribution.

(3) Under Article 9(4) of that Regulation, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(3) apply to the Community contribution to establishing the vineyard register.

(4) Spain has sent the Commission the documents needed to decide on the amount to be defrayed as expenditure incurred in establishing the register.

(5) The Commission has carried out the checks provided for in Article 9(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70(4) and in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999.

(6) In the light of the checks carried out, some of the expenditure declared by Spain does not meet the statutory requirements and therefore may not be funded by the Community.

(7) Spain has finalised the vineyard register in its complete version for the provinces not covered on 1 July 1995. However, in accordance with Article 4(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86, Community funding should be limited to the funding corresponding to that of the simplified register for the areas in question.

(8) A breakdown of the amounts to be defrayed and the amounts to be excluded for failure to comply with Community rules was sent to Spain on 29 April 2002,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Community contribution to the expenditure incurred by Spain in establishing the Community vineyard register shall be as set out in the table annexed to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 23 August 2002.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 208, 31.7.1986, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 14.

(3) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.

(4) OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13.

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Commission Decision

of 10 October 2002

amending Decision 2001/751/EC as regards imports of live ratites and hatching eggs from Botswana

(notified under document number C(2002) 3671)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/789/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs(1), as last amended by Commission Decision 2001/867/EC(2), and in particular Article 21(1) and Article 23(1)b thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2001/751/EC(3) lays down the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of live ratites and hatching eggs from third countries including animal health measures to be applied after such importation, and lists the third countries from where such imports may be authorised.

(2) An inspection carried out by the Commission in Botswana in May 2001 has shown that sufficiently well-structured and organised veterinary services are in place in Botswana regarding the animal health status for ratites. However, the legislation in Botswana did not fully include the requirement for official notification of avian influenza.

(3) Botswana has now amended its legislation to ensure that avian influenza is to be notified to the competent authority.

(4) It is therefore appropriate to permit importation of live ratites and hatching eggs from Botswana.

(5) Decision 2001/751/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision 2001/751/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 18 October 2002.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 October 2002.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 323, 7.12.2001, p. 29.

(3) OJ L 281, 25.10.2001, p. 24.

ANNEX

"ANNEX I

List of third countries or parts of third countries, which are allowed to export live ratites or hatching eggs thereof to the Community

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Council Decision

of 8 October 2002

appointing two members and two alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

(2002/810/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 22 January 2002(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas two seats as full members and two seats as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignations of Mr Jan TINDEMANS, notified to the Council on 10 April 2002, Mr H.J.M. KEMPERMAN, notified to the Council on 22 May 2002, Ms C.W. JACOBS, notified to the Council on 22 August 2002, Mr A.M.C.A. HOOIJMAIJERS, notified to the Council on 19 June 2002,

Having regard to the proposal from the Netherlands Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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- Mr H.F.M. EVERS is hereby appointed a full member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Jan TINDEMANS,

- Ms C.W. JACOBS is hereby appointed a full member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr H.J.M. KEMPERMAN,

- Mr P. JANSEN is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms C.W. JACOBS,

- Mr G.D. DALES is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr A.M.C.A. HOOIJMAIJERS,

for the remainder of their terms of office, which run until 25 January 2006.

Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2002.

For the Council

The President

T. Pedersen

(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.
Commission Decision

of 7 November 2002

amending Council Directive 96/49/EC as regards the time-limits within which pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks for the transport of dangerous goods by rail must comply with it

(notified under document number C(2002) 4343)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/885/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2001/6/EC(2), and in particular Article 6(4) third subparagraph thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The European standards laying down detailed technical specifications relating to the construction, use and conditions of carriage of pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks for the transport of dangerous goods by rail have not yet been added to the Annex to Directive 96/49/EC, since standardisation of the CEN on them is not yet complete.

(2) It is therefore necessary to defer the deadlines, fixed in Article 6(4) of Directive 96/49/EC, by which such pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks must comply with Directive 96/49/EC.

(3) Directive 96/49/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(4) In order to avoid any legal uncertainty this decision should apply from 1 July 2001,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 6(4) of Directive 96/49/EC the first and second subparagraphs are replaced by the following: "A Member State may maintain national provisions in force on 31 December 1996 relating to the construction, use and conditions of carriage of new tanks, and new pressure drums and cylinder racks as defined in Class 2 of the Annex, which differ from the provisions of that Annex until references to standards for the construction and use of tanks, pressure drums and cylinder racks are added to the Annex, with the same binding force as the provisions therein, but in any event no later than 30 June 2003. Pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks constructed before 1 July 2003 and other receptacles constructed before 1 July 2001 and maintained to the required safety levels may continue to be used under the original conditions.

The dates 30 June 2003 and 1 July 2003 shall be put back for pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks for which there are no detailed technical requirements or for which no sufficient references to appropriate European standards have been added to the Annex."

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 July 2001.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2002.

For the Commission

Loyola De Palacio

Vice-President

(1) OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 25.

(2) OJ L 30, 1.2.2001, p. 42.
Council Decision

of 25 November 2002

appointing Italian members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers

(2002/C 299/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community(1), and in particular Articles 26 and 27 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted by the Italian Government,

Whereas:

(1) The Council, by its Decision of 7 May 2002(2), appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period from 7 May 2002 to 6 May 2004, with the exception of the representatives of Italian workers' and employers' organisations.

(2) The Italian members and alternate members of the said Committee should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, namely until 6 May 2004,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period from 25 November 2002 to 6 May 2004:

1. WORKERS' REPRESENTATIVES

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2. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES

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Article 2

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

Done at Brussels on 25 November 2002.

For the Council

The President

B. Bendtsen

(1) OJ L 257, 18.10.1968, p. 2.

(2) OJ C 119, 22.5.2002, p. 1.