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Council Decision

of 22 June 2000

repealing Decision 94/942/CFSP on the joint action concerning the control of exports of dual-use goods

(2000/402/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 13 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 19 December 1994 the Council adopted Decision 94/942/CFSP(1) on a joint action concerning the control of exports of dual-use goods, as part of a combined system of dual-use export controls, which included Council Regulation (EC) No 3381/94 of 19 December 1994 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports of dual-use goods(2).

(2) On the basis of a review pursuant to Article 19(5) of Regulation (EC) No 3381/94 and taking into account the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Communities(3), it has been determined that such system should be based solely on a European Community act.

(3) On 22 June 2000 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1334/2000 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports of dual-use items and technology(4).

(4) It is therefore appropriate to repeal decision 94/942/CFSP,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Decision 94/942/CFSP is hereby repealed. However, for export authorisation applications made before the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1334/2000 the relevant provisions of Decision 94/942/CFSP shall continue to apply.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.

Article 3

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

Done at Luxemburg, 22 June 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. Sócrates

(1) OJ L 367, 31.12.1994, p. 8. Decision as last amended by Decision 2000/243/CFSP (OJ L 82, 1.4.2000, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 367, 31.12.1994, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 837/95 (OJ L 90, 21.4.1995, p. 1).

(3) Judgments C-70/94 ([1995] ECR I-3189) and C-83/94 ([1995] ECR I-3231) of 17 October 1995, and C-124/95 ([1997] ECR I-81) of 14 January 1997.

(4) See page 1 of this Official Journal.
Council Decision

of 5 June 2000

appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training

(2000/C 165/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 18 December 1963 laying down the Rules of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training(1),

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by each of the Governments of the Member States,

Whereas:

On 2 April 1963 the Council adopted the Decision laying down general principles for implementing a common vocational training policy(2), and in particular the fourth principle thereof.

By its decision of 16 March 1998(3), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training for the period from 16 March 1998 to 15 March 2000.

The members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training should be appointed for a a two-year period,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training for the period from 5 June 2000 to 4 June 2002:

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

(a) Members

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(b) Alternates

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II. WORKERS' REPRESENTATIVES

(a) Members

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(b) Alternates

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III. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES

(a) Members

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(b) Alternates

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Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 5 June 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. Pina Moura

(1) OJ 190, 30.12.1963, p. 3090/63, amended by the Decision of 9.4.1968 (OJ L 91, 12.4.1968, p. 26).

(2) OJ 63, 20.4.1963, p. 1338/63.

(3) OJ C 99, 16.3.1998, p. 4.
Council Decision

of 13 June 2000

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Food Aid Convention 1999

(2000/421/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181, in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

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

Whereas:

(1) The Community is a member of the International Grains Agreement 1995 comprising two distinct legal instrument, i.e. the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention. These Agreements were extended until 30 June 1999.

(2) The Grains Trade Convention 1995 will be extended until 30 June 2001.

(3) A new Food Aid Convention 1999 has been negotiated.

(4) That Convention was signed on behalf of the Community and its provisional application was provided for by Council Decision 1999/576/EC of 29 June 1999(2).

(5) The Food Aid Convention 1999 should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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1. The Food Aid Convention 1999 is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.

The text of the Convention is annexed to Decision 1999/576/EC.

2. The President of the Council shall deposit the instrument of approval provided for in Article XXII(b) of the Food Aid Convention 1999 with the Secretary-General of the United Nations on behalf of the European Community.

Done at Luxembourg, 13 June 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. Gama

(1) Opinion delivered on 4 May 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) OJ L 222, 24.8.1999, p. 38.
Commission Decision

of 4 August 2000

amending the health certification for fishery products from or originating in Uganda

(notified under document number C(2000) 2472)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/493/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and in particular Article 22 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Some cases involving fish poisoning on Lake Victoria were reported to the Commission by the Uganda authorities in March 1999. The fish poisoning was suspected to be caused by the presence of pesticides in the water of Lake Victoria.

(2) The Uganda authorities took precautionary measures and suspended all exports of fish from Lake Victoria to the European Community, since 22 March 1999 and until the safety of the fishery products could be guaranteed.

(3) Following the results of an on the spot inspection visit and the guarantees provided by the Uganda authorities that the fishery products caught in Lake Victoria are subject to appropriate checking to detect, in particular, the presence of pesticides, the Uganda authorities guarantee the safety of the fishery products caught in Lake Victoria and intended to be imported into the European Community.

(4) It is necessary to add a specific mention of the appropriate check in the health certificate accompanying the fishery products imported from Uganda and established in Commission Decision 95/328/EC(2).

(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

Point IV of the health certification laid down in the Annex to Decision 95/328/EC and accompanying consignments of fishery products originating or proceeding from Uganda and caught in the Lake Victoria, must be completed by the following point:

"4. The official inspector hereby certifies that the fishery products specified above were produced under a system of monitoring checks as laid down in Chapter V, point II.3.B of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, and the results of these checks are satisfactory."

Article 2

Member States shall modify the measures they apply to trade to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 4 August 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.

(2) OJ L 191, 12.8.1995, p. 32.
Council Decision

of 17 July 2000

authorising Italy to apply reductions in excise duties on certain mineral oils used for specific purposes, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC

(2000/446/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce exemptions from, or reductions in, excise duties on mineral oils on grounds of specific policy considerations.

(2) The Italian authorities have notified the Commission that they wish to apply a reduced rate for automotive diesel fuel for commercial vehicles from 1 January 1999.

(3) The other Member States have been informed thereof.

(4) The Commission regularly reviews reductions and exemptions to check that they are compatible with the operation of the internal market or with Community environmental protection policy.

(5) The authorisation granted by this Decision is without prejudice to the application of the rules on state aid.

(6) The Council will examine this Decision on the basis of a proposal from the Commission no later than 31 December 2000, when the authorisation granted by this Decision expires,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC Italy is hereby authorised to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on automotive diesel fuel used by road hauliers from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2000 provided the rate applied complies with the obligations laid down in Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(2), and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Article 5 thereof.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000.

For the Council

The President

L. Fabius

(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).

(2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).
Council Decision

of 18 September 2000

appointing a German member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/579/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 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Gerd Walter, member, notified to the Council on 29 June 2000,

Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Ms Heide Simonis is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Gerd Walter for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 18 September 2000.

For the Council

The President

H. Védrine

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Council Decision

of 28 September 2000

appointing three Belgian members of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/603/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 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas three seats as member of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignations of Mr Johan SAUWENS, Mr Luc VAN DEN BOSSCHE and Mr Karel DE GUCHT, notified to the Council on 28 August, 5 September and 12 September 2000 respectively;

Having regard to the proposal from the Belgian Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Mr Bert ANCIAUX is hereby appointed in place of Mr Johan SAUWENS, Mr Gilbert BOSSUYT in place of Mr Luc VAN DEN BOSSCHE, and Mr Stefaan PLATTEAU in place of Mr Karel DE GUCHT for the remainder of their current terms of office, which run until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 28 September 2000.

For the Council

The President

D. Vaillant

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Council Decision

of 26 September 2000

appointing a Spanish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/593/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 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr José María Barreda Fontes, notified to the Council on 28 August 2000;

Having regard to the proposal from the Spanish Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Mr María Luisa Araujo Chamorro is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr José María Barreda Fontes for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 September 2000.

For the Council

The President

C. Tasca

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Council Decision

of 9 October 2000

appointing a United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/634/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 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Lewis Shand SMITH, notified to the Council on 10 July 2000;

Having regard to the proposal from the United Kingdom Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Mr Hugh HALCRO-JOHNSTON is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Lewis Shand SMITH for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2000.

For the Council

The President

H. Védrine

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Commission Decision

of 30 October 2000

approving contingency plans for the control of avian influenza and of Newcastle disease

(notified under document number C(2000) 3136)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/680/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and in particular Article 17(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease(2), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and in particular Article 21(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Avian influenza and Newcastle disease are diseases which both affect avian species.

(2) The criteria to be applied when drawing up contingency plans for the control of avian influenza and for Newcastle disease are laid down in Annex VI of Directive 92/40/EEC and in Annex VII of Directive 92/66/EEC, respectively.

(3) The criteria for contingency plans listed in the two annexes referred to above are identical.

(4) Disease control measures to be applied in the event of outbreaks of avian influenza or Newcastle disease follow the same principles and involve poultry producers, operators of slaughterhouses and rendering plants, veterinarians in the field and diagnostic laboratories. It is therefore possible to prepare a contingency plan which covers at the same time avian influenza and Newcastle disease.

(5) Member States have submitted for approval national contingency plans which list and specify the measures to be carried out in the event of outbreaks of avian influenza and Newcastle disease.

(6) After examination these plans fulfil the criteria laid down and permit the desired objective to be attained subject to an effective implementation.

(7) Member States shall carry out scenario studies and stimulation exercises in order to ensure the effectiveness of the plans.

(8) Member States have the obligation to update the plans on a regular basis.

(9) 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 contingency plans for the control of avian influenza and for Newcastle disease submitted by the Member States listed in the Annex are approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 October 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1.

ANNEX

Austria

Finland

Germany

Greece

Ireland

Luxembourg

Portugal

The Netherlands

Spain

Sweden
Commission Decision

of 30 October 2000

amending Decision 93/402/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from South American countries to take into account some aspects regarding Chile

(notified under document number C(2000) 3135)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/699/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC, of 12 December 1972, on health and veterinary inspection problems on importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(1), as last amended by Council Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Articles 14 and 22 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and Argentina are laid down by Commission Decision 93/402/EEC(3), as last amended by Decision 98/16/EC(4).

(2) Following Community veterinary missions, it appears that Chile is covered by sufficiently well-structured and organised veterinary services.

(3) Chile has during the last 24 months been free from foot-and-mouth disease and during the last 12 months been free from vesicular stomatitis, classical swine fever, African swine fever, porcine enteroviral encephalomyelitis (Teschen disease), swine vesicular disease and vesicular exanthema and no vaccinations have been carried out against any of these diseases for the past 12 months and importation of animals vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease and classical swine fever is forbidden.

(4) The importation from Chile of fresh meat of porcine animals is deemed acceptable as a result.

(5) Decision 93/402/EEC must be amended accordingly by establishing the animal health conditions and the model certificate to be required for imports into the Community of pig meat from Chile.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 93/402/EEC is amended as follows:

1. Annex II is replaced by the Annex A to this Decision.

2. Annex B to this Decision is added at the end of Annex III Part 2.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 October 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.

(3) OJ L 179, 22.7.1993, p. 11.

(4) OJ L 6, 10.1.1998, p. 40.

ANNEX A

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ANIMAL HEALTH GUARANTEES REQUESTED ON CERTIFICATION

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ANNEX B

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Commission Decision

of 17 November 2000

concerning a questionnaire for Member States reports on the implementation of Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste

(notified under document number C(2000) 3318)

(2000/738/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste(1), in particular Article 15,

Whereas:

(1) Article 15 of Directive 1999/31/EC requires Member States to send to the Commission a report on the implementation of this Directive.

(2) This report shall be drawn up on the basis of a questionnaire or outline drafted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6 of Council Directive 91/692/EEC(2).

(3) The first report will cover the period from 16 July 2001 to 2003.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 91/692/EEC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The questionnaire in the Annex is hereby adopted.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 November 2000.

For the Commission

Margot Wallström

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 182, 16.7.1999, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 377, 23.12.1991, p. 48.

ANNEX

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Commission Decision

of 28 November 2000

amending Decision 93/467/EEC authorising Member States to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC, in respect of oak (Quercus L.) logs with bark attached, originating in Canada or the United States of America

(notified under document number C(2000) 3582)

(2000/780/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community(1), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,

Having regard to the request made by Germany,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to the provisions of Directive 2000/29/EC, oak (Quercus L.) logs with bark attached, originating in North American countries, may, in principle, not be introduced into the Community because of the risk of introducing Ceratocystis fagacearum (Bretz) Hunt., the cause of oak wilt.

(2) Commission Decision 93/467/EEC(2), as last amended by Decision 98/661/EC(3), permits derogations for oak (Quercus L.) logs with bark attached originating in Canada and the United States of America provided that special conditions are satisfied.

(3) Decision 93/467/EEC as amended stipulated that the authorisation shall expire on 31 December 2000.

(4) On the basis of the information available at present, the conditions for the derogation in the aforementioned Decision should be maintained.

(5) The circumstances justifying the authorisation still obtain.

(6) The authorisation should therefore be extended for a further limited period.

(7) The Commission will ensure that Canada and the United States of America make all technical information available which is necessary to continue to monitor the functioning of the protective measures required under the aforementioned technical conditions.

(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 93/467/EEC is amended as follows:

1. In Article 3, the date "31 December 2000" is replaced by "31 December 2002".

2. In Annex I, part 7, "98/661/EC" is replaced by "2000/780/EC".

Article 2

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 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 217, 27.8.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 329, 24.11.1998, p. 18.