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Commission Decision

of 25 July 2000

amending Decision 93/42/EEC concerning additional guarantees relating to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis for bovines destined for certain parts of the territory of the Community free from the disease and repealing Decisions 95/109/EC and 98/580/EC

(notified under document number C(2000) 2260)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/502/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964, on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Council Directive 2000/20/EC(2), and in particular Articles 9 and 10 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 93/42/EEC(3), as last amended by Decision 1999/579/EC(4), gives additional guarantees in relation to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis for bovines destined for Denmark, Austria, Finland and Sweden free of the disease.

(2) In order to secure progress and to successfully conclude the initiated programme for the eradication of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, the Province of Bolzano in Italy was granted certain additional guarantees by Commission Decision 95/109/EC(5), as last amended by Decision 1999/579/EC.

(3) Italy considers that the Province of Bolzano is now free from infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission.

(4) The authorities of Italy apply for national movement of bovine animals rules at least equivalent to those foreseen in the present decision.

(5) It is appropriate to propose certain additional guarantees to protect the progress made in the Province of Bolzano in Italy and to amend the Annex to Decision 93/42/EEC accordingly.

(6) In the light of the proposed measures Decision 95/109/EC must be repealed.

(7) An eradication programme of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in Italy, notably the Province of Bolzano, was approved by Commission Decision 98/580/EC(6), for three years. In the light of the proposed measures this Decision must be repealed.

(8) 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 Annex to Decision 93/42/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

2. Decision 95/109/EC is repealed.

3. Decision 98/580/EC is repealed.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 35.

(3) OJ L 16, 25.1.1993, p. 50.

(4) OJ L 219, 19.8.1999, p. 53.

(5) OJ L 79, 7.4.1995, p. 32.

(6) OJ L 279, 16.10.1998, p. 49.

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Commission Decision

of 18 July 2000

amending Decision 2000/350/EC on epidemiological surveillance of Bluetongue in Greece and certain measures to prevent the spread of the disease

(notified under document number C(2000) 2008)

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/485/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(3), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC(4), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In the light of the results of the epidemiological surveillance system set up in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 2000/350/EC of 2 May 2000 on the epidemiological surveillance of Bluetongue in Greece and certain measures to prevent the spread of the disease(5), restrictions on movements of animals of susceptible species from certain parts of the Greek territory are in place in accordance with Article 3 of the abovementioned Decision.

(2) Animal movement restrictions in certain regions result in disruption of seasonal movements to summer pastures outside the restricted zones.

(3) Consideration must be given to the extra cost borne by farmers facing these restrictions.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 8 of Decision 2000/350/EC, the following indent is added:

"- 50 % of the costs incurred by Greece in compensating the farmers for the purchase of fodder when they are not in the situation to move, as they are used to do, their animals to summer pastures because of the restrictions on movements provided in Article 3."

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

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

(4) OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 31.

(5) OJ L 124, 25.5.2000, p. 58.
Commission Decision

of 22 August 2000

laying down the measures required to implement the order of the President of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities of 8 August 2000 in Case T-159/00 R

(notified under document number C(2000) 2535)

(2000/534/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Whereas:

(1) On 8 August 2000 the President of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities delivered an order in case T-159/00 R Suproco NV v Commission of the European Communities - hereinafter called the "Order".

(2) The Order stayed application with regard to Suproco NV (hereinafter referred to as "Suproco") of Commission Regulation (EC) No 465/2000 of 29 February 2000 introducing safeguard measures for imports from the overseas countries and territories of sugar sector products with EC/OCT cumulation of origin(1).

(3) Under the terms of the Order, Suproco has been authorised to import up to 400 tonnes of sugar sector products with EC/OCT cumulation of origin by 30 September 2000 at the latest.

(4) To allow Suproco to perform the operations authorised by the Order, implementing rules should be adopted which the Member States and Suproco must apply, without prejudice to the ruling which the Court will hand down in the main case,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Suproco NV, a company established under Netherlands Antilles law and registered in Willemstad (Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles), is hereby authorised to import into the Community 400 tonnes of sugar with EC/OCT cumulation of origin under the following conditions:

1. Import shall be conditional upon the issue of an import licence. The competent authorities of the Member States shall issue in accordance with the applicable provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88(2).

Box 24 of the licence shall contain the indication: "ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE OF THE EC OF 8.8.2000 IN CASE T-159/00 R".

2. A security of EUR 3/tonne shall be lodged by Suproco. It shall be released if import is performed in accordance with the import licence.

Article 2

The import licence(s) shall be issued and import shall take place by 30 September 2000 at the latest. However, Suproco may release into free circulation in the Community's customs territory, within the limits of 400 tonnes, any sugar delivered to it free on board prior to 30 September 2000.

Article 3

Suproco may no longer submit any applications for import licences under Regulation (EC) No 465/2000.

Article 4

This Decision shall apply without prejudice to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92(3).

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States and Suproco NV, Industriepark, Brievengat B4, Curaçao, Nederlands Antilles.

Done at Brussels, 22 August 2000.

For the Commission

Philippe Busquin

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 56, 1.3.2000, p. 39.

(2) OJ L 331, 2.12.1988, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 19 October 2000

amending for the second time Decision 2000/528/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom

(notified under document number C(2000) 3048)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/651/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the United Kingdom.

(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States.

(3) By Commission Decision 2000/528/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/542/EC(4), certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom were adopted at Community level.

(4) Decision 2000/528/EC must be amended for the second time to take into account the evolution of the epidemiological situation.

(5) This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision 2000/528/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

Article 2a of Decision 2000/528/EC is hereby repealed.

Article 3

In Article 7 of Decision 2000/528/EC the date "15 October" is replaced by "15 November".

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 19 October 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 214, 25.8.2000, p. 42.

(4) OJ L 231, 13.9.2000, p. 12.

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Commission Decision

of 13 October 2000

on certain protective measures against bluetongue in the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands, Spain

(notified under document number C(2000) 3061)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/624/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 October 2000, Spain confirmed to the Commission that there had been cases of bluetongue on sheep holdings on the islands of Majorca and Minorca in the Balearic archipelago.

(2) To prevent the disease from spreading, the Spanish authorities have banned the movement from the territory of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos.

(3) Bluetongue appears on List A of the International office of Epizootics (IOE). Its spread would be a grave risk to the Community and could have an international impact on trade.

(4) For the sake of clarity and transparency, Community measures should be adopted to prevent the spread of the disease, particularly with regard to movements from the territory of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos. Such measures will take account of the measures already adopted by the spanish authorities.

(5) Pending a meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee and in collaboration with the Member State concerned, the Commission should take provisional protective measures with regard to movements of live animals of susceptible species from the territory of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Spain hereby bans the movement from the territory of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova und embryos.

Article 2

Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so that they confirm to this Decision and shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision will be reviewed in the light of developments and of investigations and studies carried out by the Spanish authorities.

This Decision will be reviewed during the Standing Veterinary Committee meeting planned for 18 October 2000.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 October 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.
Commission Decision

of 31 October 2000

amending Decision 2000/551/EC on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from certain parts of the United States of America affected by West Nile fever

(notified under document number C(2000) 3161)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/695/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In certain States of the United States of America cases of West Nile fever, a non-contagious vector-transmitted viral disease accompanied by clinical signs of encephalitis, have been reported in horses.

(2) The presence of this disease is liable to constitute a danger for humans and equidae.

(3) The Commission therefore adopted Decision 2000/551/EC of 15 September 2000 on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from certain parts of the United States of America affected by West Nile fever(3).

(4) In order to adapt the measures to the current epidemiological situation and the test requirements to the technique used in the exporting country, it is necessary to amend Commission Decision 2000/551/EC on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from the United States of America.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex II to Decision 2000/551/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to the United States of America to bring them into line with this Decision.

They shall inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision shall apply until 30 November 2000.

Article 4

This Decision is adressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 31 October 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 234, 16.9.2000, p. 46.

ANNEX

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Council and Commission Decision

of 12 October 2000

on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part

(2000/683/EC, ECSC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 44(1), the last sentence of Article 47(2), Article 55, Article 57(2), Article 71, Article 80(2), Articles 93, 94, 133 and 308, in conjunction with the second sentence of Article 300(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament(1),

Having regard to the Council's approval pursuant to Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

After consulting the Consultative Committee of the ECSC and with the assent of the Council,

Whereas:

(1) The Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part(2), which entered into force on 1 March 1998, contributes to achieving the objectives of the European Communities in so far as it is an essential part of the strategy of the European Communities and their Member States with regard to Ukraine.

(2) Since the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement was signed before the enlargement of the European Union to include Austria, Finland and Sweden, a Protocol was signed on 10 April 1997 to include the three new Member States in the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

(3) The parties agreed to the provisional application of the Protocol by the European Communities, Ukraine and all Member States except Austria, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Portugal.

(4) All the signatories to the Protocol have now ratified it,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, shall be approved on behalf of the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community.

The text of the Protocol is annexed to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community, give the notification provided for in Article 4 of the Protocol. The President of the Commission shall give the same notification on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community.

Done at Brussels, 12 October 2000.

For the Council

The President

H. Védrine

For the Commission

The President

R. Prodi

(1) OJ C 286, 22.9.1997, p. 82.

(2) OJ L 49, 19.2.1998, p. 3.
Commission Decision

of 16 November 2000

updating the amounts specified in Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation

(notified under document number C(2000) 3314)

(2000/716/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 of 9 December 1993 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977(1), and in particular Article 145 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The consumer price index (EUR 15) was 98,6 in December 1995, 100,7 in December 1996, 102,4 in December 1997 and 103,4 in December 1998.

(2) Pursuant to Article 145 of Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 the fixed amounts specified in that Regulation should be adapted with effect from 1 January 2000,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

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Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall be communicated to the other Community institutions and bodies by the Commission's accounting officer.

Done at Brussels, 16 November 2000.

For the Commission

Michaele Schreyer

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 315, 16.12.1993, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 28 November 2000

amending Decision 2000/598/EC concerning certain protection measures against bluetongue in Sardinia, and Decision 2000/685/EC concerning certain measures against bluetongue in Sicily and Calabria

(notified under document number C(2000) 3561)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/743/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EC(1) of 26 June 1990 concerning the veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable to intra-Community trade of certain live animals and products for the completion of the internal market, last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EC(2) and in particular Article 10(4),

Whereas:

(1) Italian authorities confirmed cases of bluetongue in Sardinia, Sicily and Calabria.

(2) Following these outbreaks the Commission adopted Decision 2000/598/EC(3) concerning certain protection measures against bluetongue in Sardinia and Decision 2000/685/EC(4) extending those measures to Sicily and Calabria.

(3) These two Decisions only apply until 30 November 2000 and, if one considers the evolution of the situation, it is necessary to prolong their implementation.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 3 of Decision 2000/598/EC and Decision 2000/685/EC the sentence "This Decision shall apply until 30 November 2000." is deleted.

Article 2

The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 November 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 47.

(4) OJ L 283, 9.11.2000, p. 44.