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Commission Decision

of 25 February 2002

prolonging the period of validity of Decision 1999/427/EC establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to detergents for dishwashers

(notified under document number C(2002) 463)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/173/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme(1), and in particular Articles 4 and 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides for the award of an eco-label to a product possessing characteristics which enable it to contribute significantly to improvements in relation to key environmental aspects.

(2) According to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, specific eco-label criteria should be established according to product groups, and a review of the eco-label criteria as well as of the assessment and verification requirements related to the criteria should take place in due time before the end of the period of validity of the criteria specified for each product group, resulting in a proposal for prolongation, withdrawal or revision.

(3) By Decision 1999/427/EC(2) the Commission established ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to detergents for dishwashers, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expire on 31 May 2002.

(4) Following the review, it is considered appropriate to prolong the period of validity of the definition of the product group and the ecological criteria, unchanged, for a period of eighteen months, in particular to allow those companies that have been awarded the eco-label to continue using the eco-label at least until the revision of Decision 1999/427/EC is completed.

(5) The period of validity set out in Article 3 of Decision 1999/427/EC should therefore be extended.

(6) The measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The period of validity set out in Article 3 of Decision 1999/427/EC for the product group definition and the criteria of the product group bearing the administrative code number 15 is prolonged until 30 November 2003.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2002.

For the Commission

Margot Wallström

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 38.
Council Decision

of 7 May 2002

appointing a Spanish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2002/367/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 22 January 2002(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 Bustillo NAVIA-OSORIO, alternate member, notified to the Council on 20 February 2002;

Having regard to the proposal from the Spanish Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Ms María Dolores ALARCÓN MARTÍNEZ is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Bustillo NAVIA-OSORIO for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2006.

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2002.

For the Council

The President

R. De Rato Y Figaredo

(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.
Council Decision

of 23 May 2002

appointing a chairperson and two members of a Board of Appeal of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs)

(2002/C 130/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark(1), and in particular Articles 120 and 131 thereof,

Having regard to the candidatures presented by the Administrative Board of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) on 17 April 2002,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

1. Mr Stefano SANDRI, born in Milan (Italy) on 8 June 1938, is hereby appointed chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) for the period from 1 September 2002 to 30 June 2003.

2. Mr Achim BENDER, born in Schweinfurt (Germany) on 10 May 1948, and Mr Théophile M. MARGELLOS, born in Athens (Greece) on 21 November 1953, are hereby appointed members of a Board of Appeal of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) for the period from 1 Sepember 2002 to 31 August 2007.

Done at Brussels on 23 May 2002.

For the Council

The President

P. del Castillo Vera

(1) OJ L 11, 14.1.1994, p. 1.
Council Decision

of 13 June 2002

adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff

(2002/C 150/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees(1), (hereinafter referred to as "Staff Regulations"), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

Having regard to the initiative of the Kingdom of Belgium(2),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(3),

Having regard to the review of remuneration of officials of Europol by the Management Board of Europol,

Whereas:

(1) In the aforementioned review the Management Board took account of the changes in the cost of living in the Netherlands, as well as of the changes in salaries in the public service in the Member States and the recruitment needs of Europol.

(2) The said review justifies an increase of 5,2 % of remuneration for the period between 1 July 2001 and 1 July 2002.

(3) It is for the Council, acting unanimously, to adjust the basic salaries and allowances of officials of Europol, on the basis of the review,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Staff Regulations are amended as follows:

1. With effect from 1 July 2001:

(a) the table of basic monthly salaries in Article 45 shall be replaced by the following:

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(b) in Article 59(3), the amount "EUR 863,50" shall be replaced by "EUR 908,40";

(c) in Article 59(3), the amount "EUR 1727,00" shall be replaced by: "EUR 1816,80";

(d) in Article 60(1), the amount "EUR 230,27" shall be replaced by: "EUR 242,24";

(e) in Article 2(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 240,73" shall be replaced by: "EUR 253,25";

(f) in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 10466,65" shall be replaced by: "EUR 11010,92";

(g) in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 2355,00" shall be replaced by: "EUR 2477,46";

(h) in Article 3(2) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 14129,98" shall be replaced by: "EUR 14864,74";

(i) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 1046,66" shall be replaced by: "EUR 1101,09";

(j) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 785,01" shall be replaced by: "EUR 825,83";

(k) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 523,33" shall be replaced by: "EUR 550,54";

(l) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 418,66" shall be replaced by: "EUR 440,43";

(m) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 1477,05" shall be replaced by: "EUR 1553,86";

(n) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 1969,41" shall be replaced by: "EUR 2071,82";

(o) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 2461,76" shall be replaced by: "EUR 2589,77".

2. With effect from the date on which this Decision takes effect:

- in Article 7(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 0,22" shall be replaced by "EUR 0,23".

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the day following its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg on 13 June 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Rajoy Brey

(1) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23.

(2) OJ C 374, 29.12.2001, p. 70.

(3) Opinion given on 30 May 2002 (not yet published).
Commission Decision

of 10 July 2002

amending Decision 2002/199/EC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of live bovine and porcine animals from certain third countries

(notified under document number C(2002) 2553)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/578/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 upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001(2), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Under Article 8(3) of Directive 72/462/EEC the requirements for testing for brucellosis, enzootic bovine leukosis and tuberculosis laid down in certain third countries may be regarded as equivalent to those laid down for intra-Community trade.

(2) Canada has submitted information relating to its scheme for recognising herds as officially free of enzootic bovine leukosis.

(3) The Czech Republic has submitted information relating to its scheme for recognition as officially free of enzootic bovine leukosis.

(4) These guarantees provided by Canada and the Czech Republic as regards Enzootic bovine leukosis may be considered as equivalent to those required for intra-Community trade.

(5) The competent veterinary authorities of Canada and the Czech Republic have undertaken to notify the Commission without delay of any proposed changes in their rules concerning these schemes.

(6) Commission Decision 2002/199/EC(3) should be amended accordingly.

(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex VI to Decision 2002/199/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from the 60th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2002.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11.

(3) OJ L 71, 13.3.2002, p. 1.

ANNEX

"ANNEX VI

Requirements for the recognition of bovine herds, countries and regions as officially free

(Section A or B applies)

Section A

1. Tuberculosis and brucellosis: Annex A of Council Directive 64/432/EEC

2. Enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL): Annex D of Council Directive 64/432/EEC

Section B Equivalency

1. The official control programme of the exporting third country is deemed equivalent to Annexes A and or D of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.

2. The following official control programmes have been recognised as equivalents:

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Commission Decision

of 31 July 2002

amending Decision 93/693/EC as regards semen collection centres approved for the export to the Community of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species from the Slovak Republic

(notified under document number C(2002) 2887)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/645/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The competent veterinary services of the Slovak Republic have forwarded a request for amendments to the list, established by Commission Decision 93/693/EC(2), as last amended by Decision 2002/36/EC(3), of semen collection centres officially approved for the export from the Slovak Republic to the Community of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species.

(2) Guarantees regarding compliance with the requirements specified in Article 9 of Directive 88/407/EEC have been received from the Slovak Republic.

(3) Decision 93/693/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In the Annex to Decision 93/693/EEC, the rows concerning the Slovak Republic centres are replaced by the rows of the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 31 July 2002.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10.

(2) OJ L 320, 22.12.1993, p. 35.

(3) OJ L 15, 17.1.2002, p. 32.

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Commission Decision

of 4 May 2001

amending Decision C(2000) 950 of 7 April 2000 approving the single programming document for Community structural assistance in the Objective 1 region of Burgenland in Austria

(notified under document number C(2001) 802)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2002/717/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds(1), and in particular Article 34(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By Decision C(2000) 950 of 7 April 2000, the Commission approved the single programming document for Community structural assistance in the Objective 1 region of Burgenland in Austria.

(2) Under Article 34(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, any amendments to the elements contained in the decision on the contribution of the Funds are to be decided by the Commission in agreement with the Member State concerned.

(3) Under Article 35(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Monitoring Committee is to consider and approve any proposal to amend the contents of the Commission decision on the contribution of the Funds.

(4) In two written procedures of 9 June and 2 August 2000, the Monitoring Committee for Community structural assistance in the Objective 1 region of Burgenland in Austria amended the financing plan and certain parts of the text. On 27 September 2000, those amendments were notified to the Commission,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Commission Decision C(2000) 950 is hereby amended as follows:

1. in the last paragraph of Article 4, "ERDF" shall be replaced by "EAGGF";

2. in the Annex, the financing plan shall be replaced by the financing plan in Annex 1 hereto.

3. in Chapter 3.6 - priority 5: "human resources" of the Annex (p. 132 of the single programming document), the breakdown of ESF finance among final beneficiaries shall be replaced by:

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4. in the Annex, the list of State aid instruments (pp. 169 to 174 of the single programming document) shall be replaced by the list of State aid instruments in Annex 2 hereto.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.

Done at Brussels, 4 May 2001.

For the Commission

Michel Barnier

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 14 October 2002

amending Decision 1999/187/EC on the clearance of accounts presented by the Member States in respect of the expenditure for 1995 of the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)

(notified under document number C(2002) 3771)

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(2002/816/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95(2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

After consulting the Committee of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,

Whereas:

(1) By Decision 2002/524/EC(3), the Commission imposed a financial correction on Greece because of shortcomings in its system for controlling arable crops in the financial years 1996 to 1999. As the same shortcomings existed before then, a similar financial correction must be imposed for the 1995 financial year. To this end, it is necessary to amend Commission Decision 1999/187/EC of 3 February 1999 on the clearance of the accounts presented by the Member States in respect of the expenditure for 1995 of the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), as last amended by Decision 2000/448/EC.

(2) This Decision is without prejudice to any financial consequences which may be determined in any subsequent clearance of accounts in respect of State aid or infringements for which the procedures initiated under Articles 88 and 226 of the Treaty are now in progress or were terminated after 15 May 2002.

(3) This Decision is without prejudice to any financial consequences drawn by the Commission during a subsequent accounts clearance procedure from current investigations under way at the time of this Decision, from irregularities within the meaning of Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 729/70 or from judgments of the Court of Justice in cases pending on 15 May 2002 and relating to matters covered by this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The sections of the Annex to Decision 1999/187/EC relating to Greece are replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

The additional amount of GRD - 1827922367 arising under point 3 of the Annex and chargeable by virtue of this Decision shall be taken into account as part of the expenditure referred to in Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 296/96(4) for the month of August 2002.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 14 October 2002.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13.

(2) OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 77.

(4) OJ L 39, 17.2.1996, p. 5.

ANNEX

GREECE

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Council Decision

of 5 November 2002

on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, and provisional application of an Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil on arrangements in the area of market access for textile and clothing products

(2002/877/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof, in conjunction with the first and second subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community a bilateral Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding on trade in textile products with Brazil.

(2) The Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding was initialled on 8 August 2002.

(3) The Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding should be signed on behalf of the Community.

(4) In order to allow its benefits to accrue to both Parties immediately following the relevant notifications, it is appropriate to apply this Agreement on a provisional basis pending completion of the relevant procedures for its formal conclusion, subject to reciprocity,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Subject to possible conclusion at a later date the President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the persons empowered to sign, on behalf of the European Community, the Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding on trade in textile products with Brazil.

Article 2

Subject to reciprocity, the Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding shall be applied on a provisional basis pending the completion of the procedures for its formal conclusion.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 3

1. The Commission, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(1), may modify the application of the double-checking regime for certain products, after consultations with Brazil under paragraph 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding.

2. In the event of the failure on the part of Brazil to fulfil the obligations covered by paragraphs 2 and 5 of the Memorandum of Understanding or of its additional agreed minute, the Commission shall re-apply the quota regime in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17 of Regulation 3030/93.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 5 November 2002.

For the Council

The President

T. Pedersen

(1) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 797/2002 (OJ L 128, 15.5.2002, p. 29).
Commission Decision

of 21 November 2002

amending Decision 94/652/EC as regards updating the inventory of tasks to be undertaken within the framework of cooperation by Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food

(notified under document number C(2002) 4447)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2002/916/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food(1), and in particular the fourth indent of Article 3(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 94/458/EC of 29 June 1994(2) lays down rules on the administrative management of cooperation in the scientific examination of questions relating to food.

(2) Commission Decision 94/652/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2001/773/EC(4), establishes the inventory and distribution of tasks to be undertaken within the framework of cooperation by Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food.

(3) The updating of the inventory of tasks should take account of the need for the protection of public health within the Community and the requirements of Community legislation in the foodstuffs sector.

(4) The tasks should be distributed having regard to the scientific expertise and resources available within the Member States, and in particular the institutes which will be participating in the scientific cooperation.

(5) Decision 94/652/EC should be amended accordingly.

(6) The measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 94/652/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 November 2002.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 52, 4.3.1993, p. 18.

(2) OJ L 189, 23.7.1994, p. 84.

(3) OJ L 253, 29.9.1994, p. 29.

(4) OJ L 290, 7.11.2001, p. 9.

ANNEX

"ANNEX

Inventory of tasks to be undertaken by Member States within the framework of cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food

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