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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 261/26

COUNCIL DECISION

of 1 October 2007

appointing one Maltese member and two Maltese alternate members to the Committee of the Regions

(2007/645/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 proposal from the Maltese Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 24 January 2006 the Council adopted Decision 2006/116/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2006 to 25 January 2010 (1).

(2) One member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Ms Doris BORG. Two alternate members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the mandates of Mr Joe BORG and Mr Paul BUTTIGIEG,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed member and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2010:

(a) as member: — Mr Frederick CUTAJAR, Mayor, Santa Lucia Local Council;

(b) as alternate members: — Ms Doris BORG, Deputy Mayor, Birkirkara Local Council, — Ms Maria NATOLI, Councillor, Nadur Local Council.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 1 October 2007. For the Council The President M. LINO

(1) OJ L 56, 25.2.2006, p. 75.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 249/6

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 October 2007

appointing the Italian members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work

(2007/C 249/07)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 202 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision of 22 July 2003 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) In its Decision of 27 February 2007 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 March 2007 until 28 February 2010, except for the Italian members and alternate members.

(2) The Italian Government has proposed candidates for the vacant seats,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 28 February 2010:

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Members Alternates Ms Lea BATTISTONI Mr Lorenzo FANTINI Mr Mario ALVINO

II. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES

Members Alternates Mr Diego ALHAIQUE Ms Cinzia FRASCHERI Ms Gabriella GALLI

III. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES

Members Alternates Mr Luigi CASANO Mr Walter REGIS Mr Giorgio RUSSOMANNO

Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 2007. For the Council The President L. AMADO

(1) OJ C 218, 13.9.2003, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 64, 2.3.2007, p. 30.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 340/104

COMMISSION DECISION

21 December 2007

amending Decision 2005/692/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to avian influenza in several third countries

(notified under document number C(2007) 6693)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/869/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Following the outbreak of avian influenza, caused by a highly pathogenic H5N1 virus strain, in south-eastern Asia starting in December 2003, the Commission adopted several protection measures in relation to avian influenza. Those measures include in particular Commission Decision 2005/692/EC of 6 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to avian influenza in several third countries (3).

(2) Decision 2005/692/EC applies until 31 December 2007. However, as outbreaks of the Asian lineage of the avian influenza virus continue to be detected in south-east Asia and China, it is appropriate to extend the period of application of that Decision until 31 December 2008.

(3) Decision 2005/692/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 Article 7 of Decision 2005/692/EC, the date ‘31 December 2007’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2008’.

Article 2

The Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC.

(3) OJ L 263, 8.10.2005, p. 20. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/99/EC (OJ L 43, 15.2.2007, p. 35).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 91/48

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 March 2007

establishing a common format for the first report of Member States on the implementation of Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council concerning the limitation of emissions of certain volatile organic compounds

(notified under document number C(2007) 1236)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/205/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 2004/42/EC of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Directive 2004/42/EC, Member States are required to establish monitoring programmes in order to verify compliance with the provisions of that Directive and to report the results of their monitoring programmes and the categories and quantities of products licensed according to Article 3(3) of that Directive on the basis of a common format drafted by the Commission.

(2) Pursuant to Article 7 of Directive 2004/42/EC in connexion with Annex I thereto, Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission the first report on the implementation of that Directive by 30 June 2008 at the latest.

(3) A common format for that first report that should cover the period from 1 January to 31 December 2007 should be therefore established.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 12(2) of Directive 2004/42/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the purposes of drawing up the report to be submitted to the Commission pursuant to Article 7 of Directive 2004/42/EC, and covering the period from 1 January until 31 December 2007, Member States shall use the format set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 22 March 2007. For the Commission Stavros DIMAS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 87.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 76/22

COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 January 2007

adopting the list of Community inspectors and inspection means pursuant to Article 28(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy

(2007/166/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 28(4) thereof,

Having regard to the list of Community inspectors and inspection means nominated by Member States,

Whereas:

(1) Article 6(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1042/2006 of 7 July 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Article 28(3) and (4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (2) provides that on the basis of the notifications from Member States the Commission shall adopt by 31 December 2006 a list of Community inspectors, inspection vessels, inspection aircraft and other means of inspection authorised to carry out inspections in accordance with Article 28(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

(2) It is therefore necessary to adopt the list of Community inspectors and inspection means foreseen in Article 28(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Sole Article

The list of persons and inspection means in the Annex is adopted as the list of Community inspectors and inspection means authorised to carry out inspections pursuant to Article 28(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

Done at Brussels, 9 January 2007. For the Commission Mariann FISCHER BOEL Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.

(2) OJ L 187, 8.7.2006, p. 14.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 95/52

COMMISSION DECISION

of 4 April 2007

declaring operational the Regional Advisory Council for the south-western waters under the common fisheries policy

(2007/222/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 2004/585/EC of 19 July 2004 establishing Regional Advisory Councils under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 3(3) thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation transmitted by France on 9 February 2007 on behalf of Belgium, Spain, France, the Netherlands and Portugal,

Whereas:

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (2) and Decision 2004/585/EC provide the framework for the establishment and operation of Regional Advisory Councils.

(2) Article 2 of Decision 2004/585/EC establishes a Regional Advisory Council to cover the south-western waters in International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) areas VIII, IX and X (waters around Azores) and CECAF divisions 34.1.1, 34.1.2. and 34.2.0 (waters around Madeira and the Canary Islands) (3).

(3) In accordance with Article 3(1) of Decision 2004/585/EC, representatives of the fisheries sector and other interests groups submitted a request concerning the operation of that Regional Advisory Council to Belgium, Spain, France, the Netherlands and Portugal.

(4) As required by Article 3(2) of Decision 2004/585/EC, the Member States concerned determined whether the application concerning the Regional Advisory Council for the south-western waters was in conformity with the provisions laid down in that Decision. On 9 February 2007, the Member States concerned transmitted a recommendation on that Regional Advisory Council to the Commission.

(5) The Commission has evaluated the application by the interested parties and the recommendation in the light of Decision 2004/585/EC and the aims and principles of the common fisheries policy, and considers that the Regional Advisory Council for the south-western waters is ready to become operational,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Regional Advisory Council for the south-western waters, established by Article 2(1)(e) of Decision 2004/585/EC, shall be operational as from 9 April 2007.

Done at Brussels, 4 April 2007. For the Commission Joe BORG Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 256, 3.8.2004, p. 17.

(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.

(3) As defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3880/91 (OJ L 365, 31.12.1991, p. 1).
(24)

The high market share and significant increment in capacity of the post acquisition entity are indications of market power. However, the party's ability to increase prices will be constrained by a number of competitors, in particular by Purico. By acquiring the Simpson Clough and Devon Valley plants, Purico has gained the position and advantages of an established supplier with respect to customers, including those active on a global level. The assets that Purico acquired from Crompton, together with its state of the art ZPM in China will give Purico a particularly good position to compete effectively with its ZPM production of wet laid fibre material for tea and coffee filtration. As confirmed in the market investigation, this machine constitutes a significant competitive constraint on European manufacturers, as it is at present capable of producing around 1-10 kt/per annum of products for the same industries as Simpson Clough, which is wet laid fibre material predominantly for tea and coffee filtration.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 212/4

COUNCIL DECISION

of 21 May 2007

appointing the Bulgarian and Romanian members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in the government representatives category

(2007/C 212/07)

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 (EC) No 1111/2005, and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the Bulgarian and Romanian Governments, as regards government representatives,

Whereas:

(1) In its Decision of 13 December 2004 (2) the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period from 19 October 2004 to 18 October 2007.

(2) The Bulgarian and Romanian members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Foundation in the government representatives category should be appointed for the period ending on 18 October 2007,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the remainder of the term of office, which ends on 18 October 2007:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternate members Bulgaria Mr Lazar LAZAROV Ms Donka DONCHEVA Romania Mr Sorin Ioan BOTEZATU Ms Elena ISPAS

Done at Brussels, 21 May 2007. For the Council The President M. GLOS

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

(2) OJ C 317, 22.12.2004, p. 4.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 322/34

COMMISSION DECISION

of 4 December 2007

concerning the financial contribution by the Community, for the year 2007, towards studies, impact assessments and evaluations covering the areas of food safety, animal health and welfare and zootechnics

(2007/795/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 90/424/EEC, the Community may undertake, or assist the Member States or international organisations in undertaking, the technical and scientific measures necessary for the development of Community veterinary legislation and for the development of veterinary education or training.

(2) Studies, impact assessments as well as systematic and timely evaluations of expenditure programmes in the areas of food safety, animal health and welfare and zootechnics are essential in order to carry out those measures and will also support the actions identified in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010.

(3) All individual tasks are subject to specific contracts under an evaluation framework contract for which a call for tender was launched in 2004. Those specific contracts are to be signed between the Commission and the selected contractor as defined in the framework contract.

(4) Studies, impact assessments and evaluations covering the areas of food safety, animal health and welfare and zootechnics are to form part of the further development of Community veterinary legislation and the development of veterinary education or training and will also support the actions identified in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010.

(5) It is therefore appropriate for the Community to fund for the year 2007, studies, impact assessments and evaluations, covering the areas of food safety, animal health and welfare and zootechnics. The maximum amount to be allocated to these actions should be specified.

(6) 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 DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The actions referred to in the Annex are approved and shall be financed through the budget line 17 04 02 01 of the budget of the European Communities for 2007 up to a maximum of EUR 700 000.

Done at Brussels, 4 December 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 344/44

COMMISSION DECISION

of 18 December 2007

on the continuation in the year 2008 of Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of Malus Mill. under Council Directive 92/34/EEC started in 2004

(2007/872/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants, intended for fruit production (1),

Having regard to Commission Decision 2003/894/EC of 11 December 2003 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Malus Mill. and Rubus idaeus L. pursuant to Council Directive 92/34/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Decision 2003/894/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Directive 92/34/EEC as regards Malus Mill. from 2004 to 2008.

(2) Tests and trials carried out in 2004 to 2007 should be continued in 2008,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Community comparative trials and tests which began in 2004 on propagating and planting material of Malus Mill. shall be continued in 2008 in accordance with Decision 2003/894/EC.

Done at Brussels, 18 December 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/776/EC (OJ L 312, 30.11.2007, p. 48).

(2) OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 88.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 24/34

Corrigendum to Council Decision 2008/173/EC of 18 February 2008 on the tests of the second Schengen Information System (SIS II)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 57 of 1 March 2008 )

In the contents on the cover and in the title on page 14:

for:

‘2008/173/EC’,

read:

‘2008/173/JHA’.

This Decision should be considered a published under Section L III, Title VI.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 28/34

COMMISSION DECISION

of 28 January 2008

amending Decision 2005/59/EC as regards areas where the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever are to be implemented in Slovakia

(notified under document number C(2008) 319)

(Only the Slovak text is authentic)

(2008/88/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (1), and in particular Article 16(1) and Article 20(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2005/59/EC of 26 January 2005 approving the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the emergency vaccination of such pigs in Slovakia (2) was adopted as one of a number of measures to combat classical swine fever.

(2) Slovakia has now informed the Commission that classical swine fever in feral pigs has been successfully eradicated in the territories of the District Veterinary and Food Administrations of Trenčín (comprising Trenčín and Bánovce nad Bebravou districts), Prievidza (comprising the Prievidza and Partizánske districts) and Púchov (comprising the Ilava district only). Accordingly, the approved plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the emergency vaccination of those pigs against that disease should no longer apply in those areas.

(3) Slovakia has also informed the Commission about the recent evolution of classical swine fever in feral pigs and the presence of that disease in the districts of Nové Zámky. In the light of the epidemiological information available, the measures of the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs need to be extended to include part of the districts of Nové Zámky, Komárno and Levice.

(4) For the sake of transparency of Community legislation, the areas covered by those plans as set out in the Annex to Decision 2005/59/EC should be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

(5) Decision 2005/59/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) 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

The Annex to Decision 2005/59/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Slovak Republic.

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2008. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC (OJ L 294, 13.11.2007, p. 26).

(2) OJ L 24, 27.1.2005, p. 46. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/20/EC (OJ L 15, 20.1.2006, p. 48).