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COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 April 1987

concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Seychelles on fishing off Seychelles

(87/255/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 167 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Whereas the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Seychelles and the European Economic Community on fishing off Seychelles, signed at Brussels on 23 May 1985 (2), has been denounced by the Republic of Seychelles, at the end of its first three-year period of application;

Whereas, pursuant to Article 13 of the Agreement, the Community and the Republic of Seychelles have conducted negotiations in order to determine the necessary amendments to the Agreement;

Whereas, as a result of those negotiations, a new Agreement was initialled on 3 December 1986 under which the fishermen of the enlarged Community retain the fishing opportunities open to them in the waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Seychelles;

Whereas, in order to maintain without interruption the fishing activities of the vessels of the enlarged Community, the two parties also initialled an Exchange of Letters providing for the provisional application of the new Agreement from 18 January 1987; whereas it is therefore imperative to approve this Exchange of Letters as soon as possible pending the conclusion of the Agreement 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 concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Seychelles on fishing off Seychelles is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The texts of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters and Agreement 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 Luxembourg, 28 April 1987.

For the Council

The President

P. DE KEERSMAEKER

(1) OJ No C 81, 28. 3. 1987, p. 7.

(2) OJ No L 149, 8. 6. 1985, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 May 1987

authorizing the Kingdom of Denmark to apply intra-Community surveillance to imports of certain textile products originating in South Korea which have been put into free circulation in the Community

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

(87/304/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision 80/47/EEC of 20 December 1979 on surveillance and protective measures which Member States may de authorized to take in respect of imports of certain products originating in third countries and put into free circulation in another Member State (1), and in particular Articles 1 and 2 thereof,

Whereas Decision 80/47/EEC requires Member States to have prior authorization from the Commission before introducing intra-Comunity surveillance of the imports of certain products originating in third countries and put into free circulation in another Member State;

Whereas the information given by the Danish authorities in support of this application has been subjected to close examination by the Commission, in accordance with the criteria laid down by Decision 80/47/EEC;

Whereas the Commission examined in particular whether the imports could be made subject to intra-Community surveillance measures under Article 2 of Decision 80/47/EEC, whether information was given as regards the economic difficulties alleged, whether during the reference years set out in Decision 80/47/EEC there had been deflection of trade, and whether intra-Community licence applications had been submitted;

Whereas this examination has shown that there is a risk that imports of the products mentioned below are worsening or prolonging the existing economic difficulties; whereas, therefore, Denmark should be authorized to make these imports subject to intra-Comunity surveillance until 31 December 1988,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Kingdom of Denmark is authorized to introduce, until 31 December 1988 and in accordance with Decision 80/47/EEC, intra-Community surveillance of the textile products of categories 16 and 21, originating in South Korea.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 12 May 1987.

For the Commission

Willy DE CLERCQ

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 16, 22. 1. 1980, p. 14.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 June 1987

approving an addendum to the programme relating to beef/veal and pigmeat submitted by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Land of Baden-Wuerttemberg pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the German text is authentic)

(87/322/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 560/87 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 21 March 1986 the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany forwarded an addendum to the programme approved by Commission Decision 80/1322/EEC (3) relating to beef/veal and pigmeat in the Land of Baden-Wuerttemberg and on 20 October 1986 submitted supplementary information;

Whereas the aim of the addendum to the programme is to rationalize and modernize the slaughter facilities, ancillary installations, refrigeration plant and cutting rooms so as to increase the competitiveness of the sector and add value to its production; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas the addendum contains sufficient information, as required in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives of Article 1 of the Regulation can be achieved in respect of beef/veal and pigmeat in the Land of Baden-Wuerttemberg; whereas the time laid down for execution of the addendum is observed;

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 addendum to the programme relating to beef/veal and pigmeat in the Land of Baden-Wuerttemberg forwarded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany concerning which supplementary information was submitted on 20 October 1986 pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 12 June 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 57, 27. 2. 1987, p. 6.

(3) OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1980, p. 16.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 August 1987

concerning the conclusion of the Settlement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the United States of America on Community exports of pasta products to the United States of America

(87/482/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 recommendation from the Commission,

Whereas the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the United States of America on the Mediterranean preferences, citrus and pasta (1), approved by the Council on 3 November 1986, provides that both parties agree to proceed in good faith in seeking a prompt solution to their dispute over Community pasta export refunds;

Whereas on 5 August 1987 both sides reached an agreement on the settlement of the issue and this Settlement should therefore be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Settlement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the United States of America on Community exports of pasta products to the United States is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Settlement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Settlement in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 7 August 1987.

For the Council

The President

K. E. TYGESEN

(1) OJ No L 62, 5. 3. 1987, p. 23.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 30 June 1987

approving a programme covering the reception and storage of cereals in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the French text is authentic)

(87/387/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 560/87 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas the Luxembourg Government forwarded a programme covering the reception and storage of cereals on 17 February 1987 and supplied additional information on 27 April 1987;

Whereas the purpose of the programme is the modernization, enlargement and modification of facilities for the reception and storage of cereals grown in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the installation of all the necessary equipment for these operations, in order to increase the cereals' value and strengthen the competitive position of the sector; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas the principles of sound financial management do not permit encouragement of investment in facilities used for intervention purposes;

Whereas the programme contains sufficient information, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives laid down in Article 1 of the said Regulation can be achieved in respect of the reception and storage of cereals in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; whereas the time allowed for implementation of the programme does not exceed the period specified in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;

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 programme covering the reception and storage of cereals forwarded by the Luxembourg Government pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 on 17 February 1987, concerning which additional information was supplied on 27 April 1987, is hereby approved with the exception of investment in facilities for intervention purposes.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Luxembourg Government.

Done at Brussels, 30 June 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 57, 27. 2. 1987, p. 6.
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COMMISSION DECISION

(of 31 July 1987)

amending Decision 74/441/EEC relating to the setting up of a Joint Committee on Social Problems in Sea Fishing

(87/446/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Whereas the enlargement of the Community requires an increase in the number of representatives of European organizations in the Joint Committee on Social Problems in Sea Fishing,

Whereas the Commission must take account of the scientific situation in the various Member States in order to ensure optimum participation by the social partners of the sea fishing sector in the work of the Joint Committee and thus safeguard its representativeness of the socio-economic forces concerned;

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Commission Decision 74/441/EEC (1), as amended by Commission Decision 83/53/EEC (2), is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 4 is replaced by the following:

'Article 4

1. The Committee shall consist of 54 members.

2. Seats shall be allocated as follows:

(a) 27 to the representatives of the employers' organizations

(b) 27 to the representatives of the employees' organizations.

3. The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Commission as follows:

(a) 48 on proposals from the following employers' and employees' organizations:

- Association of National Organizations of Fishing Enterprises in the EEC (Europêche) ans specialized Committee for Fishing Cooperatives in the EEC (COGECA): 24 members:

- Committee of Transport Workers' Unions in the European Community: 24 members.

(b) six, directly by the Commission, after consultation of the bodies mentioned in 3 (a) above; from amongst the most representative associations of employers and employees, where appropriate other than the bodies mentioned in 3 (a).'

2. Article 13 (3) and (4) is replaced by the following:

'3. A representative of the secretariat of each of the bodies mentioned in Article 4.3 (a) may attend the meetings of the Committee as observer.

4. The Commission may, after consulting the associations of employers and employees referred to in Article 4, paragraph 3 (a), invite organizations other than those referred to in Article 4, paragraph 3 to participate in the Committee's work as observers.'

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on 31 July 1987.

Done at Brussels, 31 July 1987.

For the Commission

Manuel MARÍN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 243, 5. 9. 1974, p. 19.

(2) OJ No L 44, 16. 2. 1983, p. 21.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 17 September 1987

concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the People's Republic of Angola on fishing off Angola

(87/474/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal and in particular Article 167 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas on 30 April 1987 the Community and the People's Republic of Angola negotiated and initialled an Agreement concerning fishing off Angola which guarantees fishing opportunities for fishermen of the enlarged Community in the waters over which Angola has sovereignty or jurisdiction;

Whereas, in order to maintain without interruption the fishing activities of the vessels of the enlarged Community, the two parties also initialled on 30 April 1987 an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters providing for the provisional implementation of the Agreement from 3 May 1987; whereas the Exchange of Letters should be approved as soon as possible pending the conclusion of the Agreement 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 concerning the provisional implementation of 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 the Agreement 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, 17 September 1987.

For the Council

The President

K. E. TYGESEN
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 4 November 1987

on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures in France in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85

(Only the French text is authentic)

(87/546/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), and in particular Article 25 thereof,

Whereas, in accordance with Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the French Government has forwarded Circular No 5028 of 23 December 1986 on compensatory allowances for wintering for 1986/1987 and the Ministerial Decree fixing the aids granted to certain categories of farmers in mountain and hill areas and less-favoured areas;

Whereas, in accordance with Article 25 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission is to decide whether, in view of the notification of the abovementioned provisions, the provisions relating to the implementation of Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, in force in France, still meet the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

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

Whereas the Committee of 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 Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In view of Circular No 5028 of 23 December 1986 on compensatory allowances for wintering for 1986/87 and the Decree of 22 December 1986 fixing the aids granted to certain categories of farmers in mountain and hill areas and less-favoured areas, the provisions relating to the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, in force in France, continue to meet the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of that Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 4 November 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

of 30 November 1987

approving a programme for the seed potato sector in Belgium pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the French and the Dutch texts are authentic)

(87/584/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fisheries products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 560/87 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 24 November 1986 the Belgian Government forwarded its programme for the seed potato sector and supplied additional information on 1 June 1987;

Whereas the purpose of this programme is the modernization and improvement of storage, packaging and marketing equipment for seed potatoes harvested under the programme; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas the programme contains sufficient information, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives laid down in Article 1 of the said Regulation can be achieved in respect of the seed potatoes; whereas the time allowed for implementation of the programme does not exceed the limits referred to in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The programme for the seed potatoes forwarded by the Belgian Goverment on 24 November 1986, pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, and concerning which additional information was supplied on 1 June 1987, is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 30 November 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 57, 27. 2. 1987, p. 6.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 16 November 1987

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

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

(87/555/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 1760/87 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas the Danish Government has forwarded, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the following provisions:

- Law No 198 of 9 April 1986 on aid to improve agricultural structures and efficiency,

- Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture No 114 of 11 March 1987 on aid to encourage the keeping of accounts on agricultural holdings,

- Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture No 121 of 13 March 1987 on aid to improve agricultural structures and efficiency;

Whereas, pursuant to Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the compliance of the abovementioned provisions with the aforementioned Regulation, and taking into account the objectives of the latter, and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community are satisfied;

Whereas this Decision is based on the assumption that the measures provided for in Article 29 of Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture No 121, which relate to special aids to investment for young farmers, meet the condition laid down in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 regarding the age of the recipients;

Whereas since 1 October 1985 the Danish Government has been granting aids to agricultural holdings under the conditions laid down in the provisions forwarded;

Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (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 Structures,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The provisions provided for by the Danish Government for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 meet the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community to the common measure provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85.

Article 2

The financial contribution from the Community provided for in Article 1 also covers aids granted to agricultural holdings since 1 October 1985, prior to the entry into force of the provisions forwarded, under the conditions laid down therein.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 16 November 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 167, 26. 6. 1987, p. 1.