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COUNCIL DECISION

of 5 April 1989

amending Decision 78/774/EEC concerning the activities of certain third countries in the field of cargo shipping

(89/242/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof,

Having regard to the draft Decision submitted by the Commission (1),

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

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),

Whereas Decision 78/774/EEC (4) provides the basis for an information system concerning the activities of certain third countries in the field of cargo shipping;

Whereas Article 2 of that Decision provides for decisions on the application of the information system to third countries' fleets to be taken unanimously,

Whereas it is necessary to amend this procedure in the light of the revised Article 84 (2) of the Treaty, which provides for voting by qualified majority,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The first paragraph of Article 2 of Decision 78/774/EEC is replaced by the following:

'(1) The Council, acting by qualified majority, shall decide to which third countries' fleets the information system shall be jointly applied'.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Luxembourg, 5 April 1989.

For the Council

The President

M. CHAVES GONZALEZ

(1) OJ No C 28, 3. 2. 1989, p. 10.

(2) OJ No C 69, 20. 3. 1989.

(3) OJ No C 71, 20. 3. 1989, p. 25.

(4) OJ No L 258, 21. 9. 1978, p. 35.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 March 1989

on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures in the United Kingdom pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85

(Only the English text is authentic)

(89/223/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1137/88 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas on 23 November 1988 the United Kingdom Government forwarded the following provisions pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85:

- Statutory instruments 1988 No 1982 and No 1983 relating to investment aid in the Scilly Isles;

Whereas, under Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community are satisfied in the light of the compatibility of the abovementioned provisions with the aforementioned Regulation and bearing in mind the objectives of the latter and the need to ensure that the various measures are properly related;

Whereas the abovementioned provisions satisfy the conditions and the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In view of Statutory instruments 1988 No 1982 and No 1983, the measures adopted by the United Kingdom pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to satisfy the conditions for a Community financial contribution to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 9 March 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 93, 30. 3. 1985, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 108, 29. 4. 1988, p. 1.
COMMISSION DECISION of 30 March 1989 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues of substances other than those having a hormonal action submitted by the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic) (89/274/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, by letter of 29 July 1988, the United Kingdom sent the Commission a plan setting out the national measures taken on the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I, Groups A.III and B to Directive 86/469/EEC;

Whereas examination of this plan, as modified, has shown that it conforms to the provisions laid down in Directive 86/469/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof;

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 plan relating to the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I, Groups A.III and B to Directive 86/469/EEC submitted by the United Kingdom is hereby approved.

Article 2 The United Kingdom shall adopt the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 30 March 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 206/7

COUNCIL DECISION

of 3 May 1989

on the conclusion of the Third Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community

(89/433/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas a total suspension by the Republic of Iceland of duties on imports from Spain would facilitate trade between the two countries;

Whereas the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland (1) consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community, signed in Brussels on 22 July 1972 does not make provision for the Republic of Iceland to suspend customs duties on goods imported from Spain;

Whereas it is therefore necessary to approve a Third Additional Protocol to the abovementioned Agreement in order to provide for the total suspension of duties on products covered by that Agreement imported into Iceland from Spain,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Third Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol (2).

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 3 May 1989. For the Council The President P. SOLBES

(1) OJ No L 301, 31. 12. 1971, p. 2.

(2) The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 April 1989

concerning the amendment to two programmes formerly approved pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(89/319/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85 of 20 December 1985 on a specific programme for the development of Portuguese agriculture (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2182/88 (2), and in particular Article 4 (2) thereof,

Whereas on 30 January 1989 the Portuguese Government forwarded an amendment to the specific programmes concerning small-scale irrigation systems and soil drainage and conservation;

Whereas this amendment consists of a reduction in the rate of public aid to be paid towards the projects carried out in implementation of the said programmes; whereas these amendments result from requirements that have arisen following the implementation of the said programmes and are in accordance with the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 3828/85;

Whereas the Committee for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) has been consulted on the financial aspects;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The amendments to the programmes concerning small-scale irrigation systems and soil drainage and conservation forwarded by the Portuguese Government on 30 January 1989 are hereby approved.

Article 2

The aids granted by the Portuguese Government in implementation of these amendments shall be eligible with effect from 1 January 1989.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 27 April 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 372, 31. 12. 1985, p. 5.

(2) OJ No L 191, 22. 7. 1988, p. 13.
COUNCIL DECISION of 3 May 1989 on the conclusion of the Third Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community (89/431/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas a total suspension by the Republic of Austria of duties on imports from Spain would facilitate trade between the two countries;

Whereas the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria (1) consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community, signed in Brussels on 22 July 1972 does not make provision for the Republic of Austria to suspend customs duties on goods imported from Spain;

Whereas it is therefore necessary to approve a Third Additional Protocol to the abovementioned Agreement in order to provide for the total suspension of duties on products covered by that Agreement imported into Austria from Spain,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The Third Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of

Austria consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2 The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol (2).

Article 3 This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 3 May 1989.

For the Council

The President

P. SOLBES

(1) OJ No L 300, 31. 12. 1971, p. 2.

(2) The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 23 January 1989

appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

(89/399/EEC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 193 to 195 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 165 to 167 thereof,

Having regard to the Convention on certain Institutions common to the European Communities, and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1986 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period ending on 20 September 1990 (1),

Whereas a seat has become vacant on the Economic and Social Committee following the resignation of Mr André Dunet, notified to the Council on 25 May 1988;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Permanent Representation of France on 26 October 1988,

Having obtained the favourable opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Joël Decaillon is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr André Dunet for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 20 September 1990.

Done at Brussels, 23 January 1989.

For the Council

The President

F. FERNANDEZ ORDOÑEZ

(1) OJ No C 244, 30. 9. 1986, p. 2.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 June 1989

concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta

(89/378/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 238 thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,

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

Whereas the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and Malta is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 21 of the Protocol (2).

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication.

Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 1989.

For the Council

The President

F. FERNANDEZ ORDOÑEZ

(1) OJ No C 158, 26. 6. 1989.

(2) The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
COUNCIL DECISION of 28 July 1989 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 3 May 1989 to 2 May 1990, the fishing opportunities and financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the People's Republic of Angola on fishing off Angola (89/486/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the People's Republic of Angola on fishing off Angola (1), signed in Luanda on 1 February 1989,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the Community and the People's Republic of Angola held negotiations to determine the amendments or additions to be made to the Agreement on fishing off Angola on the expiry of the application period of the first Protocol;

Whereas, as a result of those negotiations, a new Protocol was initialled on 10 May 1989;

Whereas that Protocol provides Community fishermen with fishing opportunities in waters over which the People's Republic of Angola has sovereignty or jurisdiction from 3 May 1989 to 2 May 1990;

Whereas, in order to avoid a prolonged interruption in the fishing activities of Community vessels, the Protocol in question should be approved as soon as possible; whereas, for this reason, the two parties have initialled an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters providing for the provisional application of the initialled Protocol from the day following that on which the Protocol currently in force

expires; whereas the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be concluded, pending a final decision to be taken on the basis of Article 43 of the Treaty,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 3 May 1989 to 2 May 1990, the fishing opportunities and financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the People's Republic of Angola on fishing off Angola is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The texts of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters and of the Protocol are attached to this Decision.

Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 28 July 1989.

For the Council

The President

M. CHARASSE

(1) OJ No L 341, 3. 12. 1987, p. 2.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 July 1989

amending Decision 89/3/EEC in regard to health protection measures in connection with imports of certain fresh meat from the States of Santa Catarina and Parana, Brazil

(89/447/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 or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 89/227/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,

Whereas the requirements as regards animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from Brazil are laid down in Commission Decision 86/195/EEC (3), as amended by Decision 87/455/EEC (4), with particular reference to the situation of foot-and-mouth disease obtaining in Brazil at that time;

Whereas this situation led to the adoption by Decision 89/3/EEC (5) of health protection measures in connection with imports of certain fresh meat from Brazil which will apply from 1 March 1989;

Whereas the last on-the-spot check by Community inspectors showed that the situation in the States of Santa Catarina and Parana had improved;

Whereas Decision 89/3/EEC should therefore be amended so that Member States can again authorize importation of fresh meat of bovine animals from the States of Santa Catarina and Parana;

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 reference to the States of Santa Catarina and Parana, in Article 1 of Decision 89/3/EEC is deleted.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 July 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ No L 93, 6. 4. 1989, p. 25.

(3) OJ No L 142, 28. 5. 1986, p. 51.

(4) OJ No L 244, 28. 8. 1987, p. 38.

(5) OJ No L 5, 7. 1. 1989, p. 32.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 July 1989

concerning the areas referred to in Article 3 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2506/88 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of shipbuilding areas (Renaval programme)

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

(89/470/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2506/88 of 26 July 1988 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of shipbuilding areas (Renaval programme) (1), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,

Whereas Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2506/88 stipulates that the Community programme shall apply to areas which satisfy the criteria specified in Article 3 (1) of that Regulation;

Whereas the Member States concerned must submit an application for approval of the areas to which the Community programme is to apply; whereas Denmark has submitted such an application;

Whereas Aalborg, Broenderslev, Dronninglund, Hals, Sejlflod and Aabybro kommuner in Nordjyllands amt, and Nakskov, Hoejreby, Ravnsborg and Rudbjerg kommuner in Storstroems amt satisfy the abovementioned criteria,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Aalborg, Broenderslev, Dronninglund, Hals, Sejlflod and Aabybro kommuner in Nordjyllands amt, and Nakskov, Hoejreby, Ravnsborg and Rudbjerg kommuner in Storstroems amt in Denmark are hereby found to satisfy the criteria in Article 3 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2506/88. The Community programme instituted by that Regulation shall therefore apply to those areas.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 14 July 1989.

For the Commission

Bruce MILLAN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 225, 15. 8. 1988, p. 24.
COUNCIL DECISION of 30 October 1989 on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Polish People's Republic on trade and commercial and economic cooperation (89/593/CEE)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235 therof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

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

Whereas the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Polish People's Republic on trade and commercial and economic cooperation is necessary for the achievement of the Community's objectives in the field of external relations,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Polish People's Republic on trade and commercial and economic cooperation and the Joint Declarations attached to the Final Act are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the instruments referred to in the preceding subparagraph is annexed to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 23 of the Agreement (2).

Article 3

The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee set up by Article 20 of the Agreement.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 30 October 1989.

For the Council

The President

J.-P. SOISSON

(1) Opinion delivered on 25 October 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) See page 60 of this Official Journal.