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Commission Decision

of 20 July 2001

amending for the fifth time Decision 2000/284/EC establishing the list of approved semen collection centres for imports of equine semen from third countries

(notified under document number C(2001) 2216)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/612/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992, laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC(1), as last amended by Commission Decision 95/176/EC(2), and in particular Article 17(3)(b) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2000/284/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2001/392/EC(4), established the list of approved semen collection centres for imports of equine semen from third countries.

(2) The competent authorities of the United States of America officially informed the Commission of the approval in accordance with the provisions of Directive 92/65/EEC of eight additional equine semen collection centres, and the need to change certain details of two other equine semen collection centres.

(3) Furthermore, the competent authorities of the United States of America officially informed the Commission that the approval has been withdrawn from the two centres Honor Bright Farm (00CA009-EQS) and Burchett Training Center (98GA002-EQS).

(4) It is appropriate to amend the list in the light of new information received from the non-member country concerned, and to highlight the amendments in the Annex for clarity.

(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

The Annex to Decision 2000/284/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2001.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.

(2) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 23.

(3) OJ L 94, 14.4.2000, p. 35.

(4) OJ L 138, 22.5.2001, p. 22.

ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA

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Council Decision

of 8 October 2001

appointing two Italian members and one Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2001/750/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 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions(1),

Whereas two seats for members of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignation of Mr Valentino CASTELLANI and Mr Giuseppe TORCHIO and whereas a seat for an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Antonangelo CASULA, all of which were notified to the Council on 23 August 2001;

Having regard to the proposal from the Italian Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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1. Mr Sergio CHIAMPARINO and Mr Guido RODHIO are hereby appointed members of the Committee of the Regions to replace Mr Valentino CASTELLANI and Mr Giuseppe TORCHIO for the remainder of their term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

2. Mr Giuseppe TORCHIO is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions to replace Mr Antonangelo CASULA for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2001.

For the Council

The President

L. Michel

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

of 10 October 2001

amending Decision 94/85/EC to authorise imports of fresh poultry meat from Latvia

(notified under document number C(2001) 3017)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/733/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/494/EEC of 26 June 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of fresh poultry meat(1), as last amended by Directive 1999/89/EC(2), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 94/85/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2001/299/EC(4), established a list of third countries from which importation of fresh poultry meat is authorised.

(2) Latvia has requested to be authorised to export fresh poultry meat to the Community and has submitted satisfactory guarantees.

(3) An inspection carried out by the Commission's services to Latvia in March 2001 has shown that Latvia is covered by sufficiently well structured and organised veterinary services in particular regarding the animal health status concerning poultry.

(4) Decision 94/85/EC should therefore be amended by adding Latvia to the list in the Annex thereto. For the sake of clarity the Annex should be replaced in its entirety.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 94/85/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 October 2001.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 35.

(2) OJ L 300, 23.11.1999, p. 17.

(3) OJ L 44, 17.2.1994, p. 31.

(4) OJ L 102, 12.4.2001, p. 69.

ANNEX

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Imports from countries on this list must fulfil the relevant animal and public health requirements.

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Council Decision

of 8 November 2001

appointing a member of the Court of Auditors

(2001/786/EC, ECSC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 247(6) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 45b(6) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 160b(6) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Mr Jan O. KARLSSON, member of the Court of Auditors, has resigned with effect from 31 December 2001.

(2) He should therefore be replaced for the remainder of his term of office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Lars TOBISSON is hereby appointed a member of the Court of Auditors for the period from 1 January 2002 to 28 February 2006.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

E. Boutmans

(1) Opinion delivered on 23 October 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Commission Decision

of 7 November 2001

amending Decision 98/371/EC concerning the animal health conditions and veterinary certifications for imports of fresh meat from certain European countries in regard to Lithuania

(notified under document number C(2001) 3389)

(2001/774/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 and meat products from third countries(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001(2), and in particular Articles 14 and 22 thereof.

Whereas:

(1) The animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of fresh meat from certain European countries were established by Commission Decision 98/371/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/19/EC(4).

(2) Imports of fresh meat must take into account the different epidemiological situations in the country concerned.

(3) Following a recent Commission veterinary mission to Lithuania, it appears that the animal health situation is satisfactory in the whole country and that a residue plan has been agreed.

(4) The competent veterinary authorities of Lithuania have confirmed that it has been free from rinderpest, and foot-and-mouth disease for at least 12 months. Furthermore they have undertaken to notify the Commission and the Member States within 24 hours, by fax, telex or telegram of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of those diseases or of any alteration in the vaccination policy against them.

(5) It is therefore appropriate to authorise the imports of fresh meat of bovine, ovine and caprine species from Lithuania.

(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

Annex II of Decision 98/371/EC is replaced by Annex of the present Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall come into effect 7 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2001.

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 170, 16.6.1998, p. 16.

(4) OJ L 6, 11.1.2000, p. 58.

ANNEX

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ANNEX II

MODELS OF ANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED FOR FRESH MEAT

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NB:

Imports of fresh meat for human consumption are not allowed unless a programme of control of residues in the exporting third country has been approved by the Commission.
Council Decision

of 8 November 2001

appointing the full members and alternate members of the Administrative Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

(2001/C 327/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions(1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1947/93(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of nominees submitted by the Governments of the Member States for Government representatives and forwarded by the Commission for representatives of workers' and employers' organisations,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 19 October 1998(3) the Council appointed the full members and alternate members of the Administrative Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period from 19 October 1998 to 18 October 2001.

(2) The full members and alternates representing the Governments of the Member States and workers' and employers' organisations must be appointed for a three-year period.

(3) It is for the Commission to appoint its own representatives on the Administrative Board,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed full members and alternate members of the Administrative Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period from 19 October 2001 to 18 October 2004.

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

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II. REPRESENTATIVES OF WORKERS' ORGANISATIONS

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III. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS

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Article 2

The Council will appoint the members not yet nominated by Ireland at a later date.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels on 8 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

E. Boutmans

(1) OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 181, 23.7.1993, p. 13.

(3) OJ C 336, 4.11.1998, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 3 December 2001

amending Council Directive 90/539/EEC as regards health certificates for intra-Community trade in poultry and hatching eggs

(notified under document number C(2001) 3821)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/867/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs(1), as last amended by Commission Decision 2000/505/EC(2), and in particular Article 34 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The certificates for intra-Community trade in poultry and hatching eggs laid down in Annex IV to Directive 90/539/EEC do not contain any information on the vaccination status of poultry and hatching eggs for Newcastle disease.

(2) Experience gained during outbreaks of Newcastle disease within the Community suggests that information on the vaccination applied either to the poultry itself or to the parent flock from which the day-old chicks or hatching eggs derived is of special value for epizootiological inquiries.

(3) It is necessary to ensure that information concerning the vaccination against Newcastle disease is included in the health certificates foreseen for the intra-Community trade of poultry and hatching eggs.

(4) Directive 90/539/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex IV to Directive 90/539/EEC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply for live poultry and hatching eggs certified as from 1 January 2002.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 3 December 2001.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 201, 9.8.2000, p. 8.

ANNEX

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ANNEX IV

HEALTH CERTIFICATES FOR INTRA-COMMUNITY TRADE

(Models 1 to 6)

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Council Decision

of 10 December 2001

amending Decision 1999/733/EC providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

(2001/900/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

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

Whereas:

(1) Decision 1999/733/EC(2) provides supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia comprising a loan component of a maximum principal of EUR 50 million and a grant component of a maximum of EUR 30 million.

(2) The implementation of this assistance was delayed due to difficulties in reaching agreement on a new Stand-by Arrangement between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the International Monetary Fund.

(3) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is determined to continue on its economic stabilisation and reform path and continues to require external financial support in addition to what can be provided by international financial institutions.

(4) Decision 1999/733/EC does not permit the commitment of grant funds beyond the year 2000.

(5) The Commission has consulted the Economic and Financial Committee before submitting its proposal,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Decision 1999/733/EC is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 1(3) shall be replaced by the following: "3. The grant component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 48 million."

2. A new Article 6 shall be inserted: "Article 6

This Decision shall expire on 31 December 2003."

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2001.

For the Council

The President

L. Michel

(1) Opinion delivered on 29 November 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31.
Commission Decision

of 6 December 2001

amending Decision 2001/650/EC on the granting of aid for the production of table olives in Spain

(notified under document number C(2001) 3918)

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

(2001/883/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001(2), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 5 of Commission Decision 2001/650/EC of 9 August 2001 on the granting of aid for the production of table olives in Spain(3) provides for the lodging of a declaration to supplement the crop declaration or, as appropriate, a new declaration. To harmonise procedures and avoid the use of different supporting documents for olive oil and table olives, the same standard crop declaration should be used.

(2) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2001/650/EC is amended as follows:

In Article 5, the first and second subparagraphs are replaced by the following: "For the purposes of granting the aid for the production of table olives, growers must have lodged a crop declaration in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2366/98 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of production aid for olive oil for the 1998/1999, 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 marketing years."

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 6 December 2001.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66.

(2) OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4.

(3) OJ L 229, 25.8.2001, p. 20.
Council Decision

of 17 December 2001

on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the period 1 August 2001 to 31 July 2006

(2001/926/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have held negotiations with a view to determining amendments or additions to be made to the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania(1).

(2) As a result of these negotiations, a new Protocol was initialled on 31 July 2001.

(3) Under that Protocol, Community fishermen have fishing opportunities in the waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the period 1 August 2001 to 31 July 2006.

(4) In order to ensure uninterrupted fishing activities by Community vessels, it is essential that the new Protocol be applied as quickly as possible; 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 1 August 2001.

(5) The method for allocating the fishing opportunities among the Member States should be defined,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

An Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the period 1 August 2001 to 31 July 2006 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 fishing opportunities fixed in the Protocol shall be allocated among the Member States as follows:

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If licence applications from these Member States do not cover all the fishing opportunities fixed by the Protocol, the Commission may take into consideration licence applications from any other Member State.

Article 3

The President of the Council is hereby authorised 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 December 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. Neyts-Uyttebroeck

(1) OJ L 334, 23.12.1996, p. 20.
Council Decision

of 26 November 2001

appointing a Swedish member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/906/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002(1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Sture LINDMARK, of which the Council was informed on 29 November 2000;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Government of Sweden,

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

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Mr Inger SOLDÉUS is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Sture LINDMARK for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which ends on 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. Landuyt

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.