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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 77/17

EUROPEAN COUNCIL DECISION

of 1 March 2012

electing the President of the European Council

(2012/151/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 1 December 2009, by European Council Decision 2009/879/EU (1), Mr Herman VAN ROMPUY was elected President of the European Council for the period from 1 December 2009 until 31 May 2012.

(2) In accordance with the Treaty, the holder of the office of President of the European Council may be re-elected once,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Herman VAN ROMPUY is hereby re-elected President of the European Council for the period from 1 June 2012 until 30 November 2014.

Article 2

This Decision shall be notified to Mr Herman VAN ROMPUY by the Secretary-General of the Council.

It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 1 March 2012. For the European Council The President H. VAN ROMPUY

(1) OJ L 315, 2.12.2009, p. 48.
persons and entities not covered by Annex I that are engaged in, directly associated with, or providing support for, Iran’s proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, including through the involvement in procurement of the prohibited items, goods, equipment, materials and technology, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, including through illicit means, or persons and entities that have assisted designated persons or entities in evading or violating the provisions of UNSCR 1737 (2006), UNSCR 1747 (2007), UNSCR 1803 (2008) and UNSCR 1929 (2010) or this Decision, as well as other members and entities of IRGC and IRISL and entities owned or controlled by them or persons and entities acting on their behalf, as listed in Annex II.’.
(1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following: "Article 1 1. The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related matériel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories. 2. The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain other equipment, goods and technology which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph. 3. It shall be prohibited to: (a) provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria; (b) provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria.";
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 131/6

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 21 May 2012

amending Decision 2008/620/EC establishing a specific control and inspection programme related to the cod stocks in the Kattegat, the North Sea, the Skagerrak, the eastern Channel, the waters west of Scotland and the Irish Sea

(2012/264/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (1), and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2008/620/EC (2) established a specific control and inspection programme applicable for a period of four years to ensure the harmonised implementation of the measures laid down by Council Regulation (EC) No 423/2004 (3) for the recovery of cod stocks in the Kattegat, the North Sea, the Skagerrak, the eastern Channel, the waters west of Scotland and the Irish Sea.

(2) The specific control and inspection programme is necessary for the organisation of operational cooperation between Member States concerned and to allow the Community Fisheries Control Agency to organise joint deployment plans in accordance with Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (4).

(3) In order to ensure the continued harmonised implementation of the measures established for the recovery of the cod stocks, the specific control and inspection programme should be extended for a period of one year.

(4) Decision 2008/620/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision have been established in concert with the Member States concerned.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 2 of Decision 2008/620/EC, the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:

‘The specific control and inspection programme referred to in Article 1 shall apply for five years and shall cover:’

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 21 May 2012. For the Commission The President José Manuel BARROSO

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 198, 26.7.2008, p. 66.

(3) OJ L 70, 9.3.2004, p. 8.

(4) OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 182/8

COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 June 2012

appointing members of the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 182/05

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation of the European Medicines Agency of 1 February 2012,

Whereas:

(1) The term of office of four members of the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products, hereinafter ‘the Committee’, set up in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 141/2000, expires on 30 June 2012. One member of the Committee whose term of office expires was appointed by the Commission on the basis of a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency. Three other members whose term of office expires were appointed by the Commission to represent patients' organisations. It is necessary, therefore, to appoint four members to the Committee.

(2) The European Medicines Agency has recommended one person for nomination.

(3) The members of the Committee should be appointed for a period of three years starting on 1 July 2012,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby reappointed members of the Committee to represent patients’ organisations for a term of three years, from 1 July 2012:

Ms Lesley Claire GREENE,

Ms Birthe BYSKOV HOLM,

Dr Marie Pauline EVERS.

Article 2

On the recommendation of the European Medicines Agency, the following is hereby appointed member of the Committee for a term of three years, from 1 July 2012:

Dr Catherine MORAITI.

Done at Brussels, 21 June 2012. For the Commission John DALLI Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 187/38

COUNCIL DECISION 2012/388/CFSP

of 16 July 2012

amending Decision 2010/231/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Somalia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 April 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/231/CFSP (1).

(2) On 17 February 2012, the Security Council Sanctions Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 751 (1992) concerning Somalia (‘Sanctions Committee’) updated the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) On 22 February 2012, the United Nations Security Council adopted UNSCR 2036 (2012) deciding that Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the direct or indirect import of charcoal from Somalia, whether or not such charcoal originated in Somalia.

(4) Decision 2010/231/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Decision 2010/231/CFSP, the following Article is inserted:

‘Article 1a 1. The direct or indirect import, purchase or transport of charcoal from Somalia, whether or not such charcoal originated in Somalia, shall be prohibited. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision. 2. It shall be prohibited to provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, related to the import, purchase or transport of charcoal from Somalia.’.

Article 2

The person listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list of persons set out in Section I of the Annex to Decision 2010/231/CFSP.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 16 July 2012. For the Council The President S. ALETRARIS

(1) OJ L 105, 27.4.2010, p. 17.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 182/40

COUNCIL DECISION

of 10 July 2012

appointing a German member of the Committee of the Regions

(2012/377/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Nicola BEER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed as member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

— Dr Zsuzsa BREIER, Staatssekretärin für Europaangelegenheiten.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2012. For the Council The President V. SHIARLY

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 200/20

COUNCIL DECISION

of 24 July 2012

appointing a Lithuanian member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2012/439/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Lithuanian Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

(2) A member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Zenonas Rokus RUDZIKAS,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Vitas MAČIULIS, Business consultant at the Lithuanian Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology (CPST), member of the board at the Lithuanian Photovoltaic Technology and Business Association (PTBA) is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2012. For the Council The President A. D. MAVROYIANNIS

(1) OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 192/29

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 19 July 2012

amending the list of ‘basic local government units’ in the Annex to Council Directive 94/80/EC laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections by citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals

(2012/412/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 94/80/EC of 19 December 1994 laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections by citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals (1), and in particular Article 2(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Directive 94/80/EC lists in its Annex the ‘basic local government units’ which determine the scope of the Directive.

(2) According to Article 2(2) of Directive 94/80/EC, a Member State shall notify the Commission if any local government unit referred to in the Annex to that Directive is, by virtue of a change in its domestic law, replaced by another unit or if, by virtue of such a change, any such unit is abolished or further such units are created. Consequently, the Commission shall adapt that Annex by making appropriate substitutions, deletions or additions and that Annex so revised shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(3) Denmark, Ireland, Greece, Latvia and Lithuania have informed the Commission that, following changes in their domestic legislation, the ‘basic local government units’ concerning them have been modified. These laws have been formally notified to the Commission.

(4) The Annex to Directive 94/80/EC should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Directive 94/80/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the first day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 2012. For the Commission The President José Manuel BARROSO

(1) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 38.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 263/41

COUNCIL DECISION

of 24 September 2012

appointing a Czech member and a Czech alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2012/524/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Czech Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) One member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Pavel BÉM. One alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Milada EMMEROVÁ,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

(a) as member: — Mr Bohuslav SVOBODA, primátor hlavní město Praha; and

(b) as alternate member: — Mr Milan CHOVANEC, hejtman Plzeňský kraj.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 24 September 2012. For the Council The President A. D. MAVROYIANNIS

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 257/15

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUMM GEORGIA/1/2012

of 14 September 2012

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia)

(2012/513/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (1), as last amended by Council Decision 2011/536/CFSP (2), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 10(1) of Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of EUMM Georgia, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 1 July 2011, upon a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), the PSC adopted Decision EUMM/1/2011 (3) appointing Mr Andrzej TYSZKIEWICZ as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia until 14 September 2011. His mandate was extended until 14 September 2012 by PSC Decision 2011/539/CFSP (4).

(3) On 13 September 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/503/CFSP (5) extending the duration of EUMM Georgia until 14 September 2013.

(4) On 12 September 2012, the HR proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Andrzej TYSZKIEWICZ as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia until 14 September 2013,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Andrzej TYSZKIEWICZ as Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) is hereby extended until 14 September 2013.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 14 September 2012. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson O. SKOOG

(1) OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43.

(2) OJ L 236, 13.9.2011, p. 7.

(3) OJ L 175, 2.7.2011, p. 27.

(4) OJ L 238, 15.9.2011, p. 32.

(5) OJ L 249, 14.9.2012, p. 13.
(2)

Article 13 is replaced by the following: "Article 13 Release of classified information 1. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to "CONFIDENTIEL UE / EU CONFIDENTIAL" level generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Council Decision 2011/292/EU (3) on security rules for protecting EU classified information. 2. The HR shall also be authorised to release to the UN, in accordance with the operational needs of the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to "RESTREINT UE / EU RESTRICTED" level which are generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of UN shall be drawn up for this purpose. 3. In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information and documents up to "RESTREINT UE / EU RESTRICTED" level which are generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose. 4. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to the Mission and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council's Rules of Procedure (4). 5 The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to persons placed under his/her authority, to the Civilian Operations Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 305/25

COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 October 2012

appointing three United Kingdom members and two United Kingdom alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

(2012/675/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the United Kingdom Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) Three members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Jonathan BELL, Mr Iain MALCOLM and Ms Irene OLDFATHER. Two alternate members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Ted BROCKLEBANK and Mr Nicol STEPHEN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

(a) as members: — Ms Patricia FERGUSON MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament, — Mr Paul WATSON, Councillor, — Mr Trevor CUMMINGS, Councillor, and

(b) as alternate members: — Mr Jim HUME MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament, — Mr Jamie McGRIGOR MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 29 October 2012. For the Council The President E. FLOURENTZOU

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
(10)

Being part of the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the implementation of the Treaties for those territories is ensured by the Netherlands and the tasks of the competent authority for sanitary matters in those special municipalities are carried out by the competent authorities of the Netherlands. The competent authorities of the Netherlands have presented the necessary information to the Commission to prove that the sanitary control system in place in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba provides sufficient guarantees of compliance with Union requirements. The information provided also shows that those authorities have the same legal powers to conduct controls as the competent authority of the Netherlands Antilles used to have and that food business operators are bound by the same obligations. In addition, according to that information, the official sanitary controls in those special municipalities continue at the same levels as in the period before the Netherlands Antilles ceased to exist.