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COMMISSION DECISION

of 5 December 1984

on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in Belgium pursuant to Council Directive 72/159/EEC

(Only the Dutch and French texts are authentic)

(85/29/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as last amended by Directive 84/513/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC, the Belgian Government has notified the following laws, regulations and administrative provisions:

- Royal Decree of 11 April 1983 amending Royal Decree of 21 June 1974 on the modernization of farms,

- Royal Decree No 84/1065 of 4 May 1984 amending Royal Decree of 21 June 1974 on the modernization of farms,

- Royal Decree No 84/1169 of 4 May 1984 amending Royal Decree of 21 June 1974 on the modernization of farms,

- Royal Decree of 4 May 1984 amending Royal Decree of 29 July 1980 on the modernization of farms situated in less-favoured areas,

- Royal Decree of 21 June 1984 amending Royal Decree of 21 June 1974 on the modernization of farms,

- Royal Decree of 24 March 1983 and Royal Decree of 6 June 1984 amending Royal Decree of 4 October 1976 on the granting of subsidies for the keeping of management accounts and the cooperation of agents, agricultural and horticultural associations and recognized institutions in the promotion of rational methods of management of agricultural and horticultural enterprises,

- Ministerial Decree of 22 May 1984 on the modernization of farms;

Whereas, under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC, the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the objectives of the said Directive and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, such laws, regulations and administrative provisions comply with the Directive and thus satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community;

Whereas the abovementioned laws, regulations and administrative provisions satisfy the conditions and objectives of Directive 72/159/EEC;

Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC in Belgium, listed in the preamble hereto, satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 5 December 1984.

For the Commission

Poul DALSAGER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 96, 23. 4. 1972, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 285, 30. 10. 1984, p. 13.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 December 1984

authorizing the Italian Republic to extend intra-Community surveillance in respect of imports of bananas originating in certain third countries and put into free circulation in the other Member States

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(85/100/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 115 thereof,

Whereas the Commission, by Decision 84/22/EEC (1), authorized the Italian Republic to introduce until 31 December 1984 intra-Community surveillance in respect of imports of bananas falling within subheading 08.01 B of the Common Customs Tariff, originating in certain third countries other than ACP States (2), and put into free circulation in the other Member States;

Whereas on 5 December 1984 the Italian Government submitted a request to the Commission for authorization to maintain such surveillance until 31 December 1985;

Whereas the Italian Government points out that the circumstances which led the Commission to adopt Decision 84/22/EEC persist, namely: the need to ensure the effectiveness of the commercial policy measures which the Italian Republic has to implement in respect of imports of bananas originating in certain third countries other than ACP States in order to fulfill the requirements of Protocol 4 to the Lomé Convention;

Whereas, nevertheless, taking into account the data already supplied to the Commission, some additional information is required regarding access and advantages on the Italian market for exports of bananas originating in ACP States, particularly Somalia, which is a traditional supplier of that market; whereas, with regard to Somalia in particular, information should be made available on its production capacity and its export forecasts, as well as the effect of imports in free circulation on its exports;

Whereas, in these circumstances, authorization should be given to the Italian Republic to extend the intra-Community surveillance of imports of the products in question until 30 June 1985, without prejudice to a review of the situation in the light of the conclusions to be drawn from the information requested from the Italian Government,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The period of validity of Decision 84/22/EEC is hereby extended to 30 June 1985 without prejudice to a review of the situation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1984.

For the Commission

Wilhelm HAFERKAMP

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 20, 25. 1. 1984, p. 18.

(2) Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, USA, Venezuela, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 18 February 1985

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden on three concerted action projects in the field of hearing impairment, thrombosis and disabilities, and that of nutrition

(85/150/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 82/616/EEC of 17 August 1982 adopting a sectoral research and development programme of the European Economic Community in the field of medical and public health research - concerted action (1982 to 1986) (1), and in particular Article 7 (1) thereof,

Having regard to the draft Decision submitted by the Commission,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 7 (2) of Decision 82/616/EEC, the Commission has negotiated an Agreement with the Kingdom of Sweden with a view to associating it partly with this programme; whereas it is necessary to approve that Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement concluded between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden on three concerted action projects in the field of hearing impairment, thrombosis and disabilities, and that of nutrition, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby auhorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 18 February 1985.

For the Council

The President

G. ANDREOTTI

(1) OJ No L 248, 24. 8. 1982, p. 12.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 15 January 1985

approving a multiannual guidance programme presented by the Belgian Government pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83 of 4 October 1983

(Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(85/112/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83 of 4 October 1983 on a common measure for restructuring, modernizing and developing the fishing industry and for developing aquaculture (1),

Whereas, in accordance with Article 5 of the said Regulation, the Belgian Government forwarded on 20 March and 27 September 1984 a multiannual guidance programme within the meaning of Article 2 thereof;

Whereas the time required for the execution of the programme, which ends on 31 December 1985, covers at least the proposed duration of the common measure;

Whereas the aim of the Belgian programme is to maintain a fishing fleet comparable with the existing one but which meets modernization criteria enabling it to attain a catch capacity equivalent to the quotas granted to it;

Whereas the programme contains the information referred to in Article 4 of the Regulation;

Whereas the programme may, having regard to the production potential, the measures for the conservation and management of fish stocks, the demand for the products concerned and the guidelines of the common fisheries policy, constitute a suitable framework for projects which may qualify for financial support from the Community;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The multiannual guidance programme for restructuring modernizing and developing the fishing industry forwarded on 20 March and 27 September 1984 by the Belgian Government is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 15 January 1985.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 290, 22. 10. 1983, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 February 1985

approving the first amendment to the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever, submitted by Greece

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(85/179/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 80/1096/EEC of 11 November 1980 introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever (2), as last amended by Decision 83/254/EEC (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas, by Decision 83/484/EEC (4), the Commission approved the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever submitted by Greece;

Whereas, by letter dated 19 December 1984, the Greek authorities informed the Commission of amendments to the initial plan to take account of the evolution of classical swine fever in Greece;

Whereas the amended plan has been examined and found to comply with Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (5), as last amended by Directive 84/645/EEC (6) and with Directive 80/1095/EEC; whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community continue therefore to be met;

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 amendment to the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever, submitted by Greece, is hereby approved.

Article 2

The amendment of the plan referred to in Article 1 shall take effect on 1 January 1985.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 21 February 1985.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 5.

(3) OJ No L 143, 2. 6. 1983, p. 37.

(4) OJ No L 264, 27. 9. 1983, p. 23.

(5) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.

(6) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 33.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 March 1985

on the granting of aid for the distillation of wines obtained from table grapes in Sicily

(85/213/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 93 (2) thereof,

Whereas provision has been made, at the same time as structural measures have been adopted by the Sicilian region, for a supplementary aid for the buying-in of wine obtained from table grapes of the 'Italia' type, to be delivered for compulsory distillation under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 of 5 February 1979 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 798/85 (2);

Whereas with regard to that aid, the Commission has opened the procedure provided for in the first subparagraph of Article 93 (2) of the Treaty and served notice on 23 February 1985 on the interested parties to submit to it their observations (3);

Whereas the Italian Republic has applied to the Council in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 93 (2) for it to decide that the aid in question should be considered to be compatible with the common market;

Whereas during discussions in the Council it has appeared that the said aid aims at attaining reform objectives comparable to those pursued within the framework of the Community rules;

Whereas, in view of the large surplus situation on the Community table-wine market, taken together with the fact that the aid in question is accompanied by measures of structural reform exceptional circumstances within the meaning of the third subparagraph of Article 93 (2) do exist which permit a declaration to be made that this aid is compatible with the common market;

Whereas, however, this authorization for regional aid should be limited to the 1984/85 and 1985/86 marketing years,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Regional aid for the distillation of wine obtained from table grapes in Sicily shall be authorized for the duration of the 1984/85 and 1985/86 marketing years.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 26 March 1985.

For the Council

The President

F. M. PANDOLFI

(1) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 89, 29. 3. 1985, p. 1.

(3) OJ No C 51, 23. 2. 1985, p. 2.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 15 April 1985

concerning health protection measures against foot-and-mouth disease in respect of certain fresh meat from Argentina

(85/240/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,

Whereas information received by the Commission indicates that a large number of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease have occurred in the endemic zone of Argentina since December 1984; whereas that area of Argentina south of the 42o parallel continues to be free of foot-and-mouth disease no vaccination being practised there; whereas, however, in this latter area there is no establishment approved for the importation of fresh meat from bovine animals in the Community;

Whereas Commission Decision 78/693/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 84/354/EEC (4), laid down animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from Argentina notably on account of the situation with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in Argentina;

Whereas, because of the increase in the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and the parallel risk associated with trade in meat from Argentina to the Community the prohibition of imports of certain categories of fresh meat should be applied;

Whereas the Commission will keep the situation in Argentina under close surveillance in order that this Decision may be amended or revoked as necessary;

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

Member States shall prohibit from 15 May 1985 the introduction into the territory of the Community of offal of bovine animals including bovine lungs from Argentina.

Article 2

The Commission will keep the situation under review and this Decision may be amended in the light of developments therein.

Article 3

The Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 April 1985.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.

(3) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 19.

(4) OJ No L 186, 13. 7. 1984, p. 51.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 29 July 1985

concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from certain third countries

(85/414/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 16, 23 and 28 thereof,

Whereas Commission Decisions 78/693/EEC (2), 85/97/EEC (3), 85/96/EEC (4), 85/99/EEC (5) and 85/220/EEC (6) have laid down the animal health conditions and veterinary certification requirements for imports of fresh meat from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia respectively; whereas these Decisions allow Member States to authorize imports of bovine tongues subject to special conditions; whereas inspection, in accordance with Article 23 of the Directive, of such tongues on importation for signs of foot-and-mouth disease is frustrated if epithelium has been removed before inspection; whereas it is therefore advisable, for reasons of animal health, to forbid the importation of tongues without epithelium from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia;

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. In Article 1 of Commission Decisions 78/693/EEC, 85/97/EEC, 85/96/EEC, 85/99/EEC and 85/220/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia respectively, the words 'completely trimmed tongues without bone, cartilage or tonsils' are hereby replaced by 'completely trimmed tongues with epithelium and without bone, cartilage or tonsils'.

2. In the first footnote to Annex D of Decision 78/693/EEC and in the first footnote to Annex C of Decisions 85/97/EEC, 85/96/EEC, 85/99/EEC and 85/220/EEC respectively, the word 'tongues' is hereby replaced by the words 'tongues with epithelium and'.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 July 1985.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 19.

(3) OJ No L 36, 8. 2. 1985, p. 43.

(4) OJ No L 36, 8. 2. 1985, p. 34.

(5) OJ No L 38, 9. 2. 1985, p. 20.

(6) OJ No L 102, 12. 4. 1985, p. 53.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 8 November 1985

authorizing Italy to confirm the rights acquired before 1 May 1984 to carry out plantings of vines in areas intended for the production of certain quality wines psr

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(85/510/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 of 5 February 1979 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 798/85 (2), and in particular Article 30f thereof,

Whereas, subject to a number of exceptions, Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 prohibited all new plantings of vines up to 31 August 1990; whereas Article 30f thereof nevertheless provides that rights for new vine planting on areas intended for the production of quality wines psr acquired before 1 May 1984 may be exercised on certain conditions; whereas the said Article provides in particular that, from 1 September 1984, such rights may be exercised subject to confirmation by the Member State concerned, this confirmation being confined to quality wines psr for which an authorization has been granted by the Commission under the procedure provided for in Article 67 of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79;

Whereas, on 19 September 1985 the Italian Government requested authorization on the basis of the said Article 30f for a number of quality wines psr;

Whereas an examination of this request has shown that the planting authorizations which were granted by the Italian Government for certain quality wines psr before 1 May 1984 constitute administrative acts which did in fact create rights before that date which qualify for confirmation within the meaning of the said Article 30f; whereas, moreover, in the light of the situation regarding the quality wines psr in question, the confirmation of these rights is not likely to disturb the balance of the wine market;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Italy is hereby authorized to confirm the authorizations for the planting on areas intended for the production of the quality wines psr which it granted before 1 May 1984.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 8 November 1985.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 89, 29. 3. 1985, p. 1.