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EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 347/23

COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 October 1990

concerning the conclusion of a Protocol renewing the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Thailand on manioc production, marketing and trade

(90/637/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the conclusion of a Protocol renewing the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community, and the Kingdom of Thailand on manioc production, marketing and trade (1) is in their mutual interest;

Whereas the said Protocol should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Protocol renewing the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Thailand on manioc production, marketing and trade is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community.

Done at Luxembourg, 22 October 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS

(1) OJ No L 219, 28. 7. 1982, p. 53.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 September 1990

recognizing that production of certain quality wines produced in specified regions is, because of their qualitative features, far below demand

(Only the German text is authentic)

(90/472/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1325/90 (2), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,

Whereas under Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 all new plantings of wines are prohibited until 31 August 1996; whereas, however, that provision allows Member States for the 1990/91 wine year to authorize new plantings in the case of quality wines psr for which the Commission has recognized that production, because of their qualitative features, is far below demand;

Whereas requests to apply that provision to certain quality wines psr were submitted by the German Government on 31 May 1990 and on 11 July 1990;

Whereas scrutiny of those requests shows that the quality wines psr concerned meet the requirements applicable provided that, for all quality wines psr produced in any given region, the increase in the areas intended for their production does not exceed the limits laid down by the German Government;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The quality wines psr listed in the Annex hereto meet the requirements laid down in the second subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 subject, for all quality wines psr in any given region, to compliance with the maximum increase in area specified in the Annex.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 10 September 1990.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 132, 23. 5. 1990, p. 19.

ANNEX

1.2 // // // Quality wine psr // Area (ha) // // // FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY: // // Specified regions: // // Ahr, Mittelrhein and Nahe // 12 // Mosel-Saar-Ruwer // 130 // Rheinhessen // 430 // Rheinpfalz // 410 // // // Total // 982 // //
COMMISSION DECISION of 7 December 1990 approving the programme of measures submitted by the Greek Government for 1991 on the restructuring of the system for agricultural surveys in Greece (Only the Greek text is authentic) (91/6/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision No 85/360/EEC of 16 July 1985 on the restructuring of the system for agricultural surveys in Greece (1), as last amended by Decision 90/386/EEC (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, as required by Article 4 (1) of the said Decision, the Greek Government has submitted the annual programme of measures planned for 1991;

Whereas the programme that has been submitted is such as to attain the objectives of organizing in Greece a system of surveys on agricultural matters which will satisfy Community requirements in respect of statistical information in this field;

Whereas the Greek Government has also submitted a report on the execution of the preceding annual programme;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1

The programme of measures on the restructuring of the system for agricultural surveys in Greece by the Greek Government for 1991 is approved. Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Greek Republic.

Done at Brussels, 7 December 1990.

For the Commission

Henning CHRISTOPHERSEN

Vice-President (1) OJ No L 191, 23. 7. 1985, p. 53. (2)

OJ No L 190, 21. 7. 1990, p. 47.
COUNCIL DECISION of 21 December 1990 concerning the provisional application of the Agreed Minute amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in textile products (91/96/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas, pursuant to Decision 87/549/EEC(1), the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in textile products, initialled on 11 July 1986, has been provisionally applied, in so far as it affects the Community, since 1 January 1987, pending completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion;

Whereas that Agreement includes provision for consultations;

Whereas Hungary accepted the Community's offer to integrate into the Agreement for 1991 provisions for the reimport of textile products after processing, manufacturing or working in that country, in accordance with the relevant Community legislation;

Whereas it was agreed that the Agreed Minute of the consultations that took place on that matter will be applied provisionally as from 1 January 1991 pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion, provided that there is a reciprocal provisional application on the part of the other Contracting Party,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Agreed Minute amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in textile products shall be applied provisionally as from 1 January 1991 pending its formal conclusion, providing that there is a reciprocal provisional application by the other Contracting Party.

The text of the Agreed Minute is attached to this Decision.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1990.

For the Council The President A. RUBERTI

(1)OJ N° L 331, 21. 11. 1987, p. 1.
COMMISSION DECISION of 17 December 1990 authorizing the United Kingdom to extend Intra-Community surveillance in respect of bananas originating in certain third countries and put into free circulation in the other Member States (Only the English text is authentic) (91/14/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision 87/433/EEC of 22 July 1987, on surveillance and protective measures which Member States may be authorized to take pursuant to Article 115 of EEC Treaty (1), and in particular Articles 1, 2 and 5 thereof;

Whereas the Commission, by Decision 80/776/EEC(2), as amended by Decision 80/920/EEC(3), authorized the United Kingdom to introduce intra-Community surveillance in respect of imports of bananas falling within CN code ex 0803 00 10 originating in certain third countries other than ACP States and put into free circulation in the other Member States;

Whereas the Commission, by Decision 90/4/EEC (4) extended the above mentioned surveillance to 31 December 1990; whereas the Government of the United Kingdom submitted a request to the Commission for authorization to maintain such surveillance until 31 December 1991;

Whereas the circumstances which led the Commission to adopt Decision 80/776/EEC persist, namely: the need to ensure the effectiveness of the commercial policy measures which the United Kingdom has to implement in respect of imports of bananas originating in certain third countries in order to fulfil the requirements of Protocol 4 to the Lomé Convention;

Whereas in these circumstances, authorization should be given to the United Kingdom to extend the intra-Community surveillance of imports of the products in question with regard to the third countries listed in the Annex to this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1

The period of validity of Decision 80/776/EEC is hereby extended to 31 December 1991 with regard to the intra-Community imports of fresh bananas originating in the third countries listed in the Annex. Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 17 December 1990.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President (1) OJ No L 238, 21. 8. 1987, p. 26. (2)

OJ No L 224, 27. 8. 1980, p. 15. (3)

OJ No L 261, 4. 10. 1980, p. 19. (4)

OJ No L 2, 5. 1. 1990, p. 30.

ANNEX

Third countries of origin referred to in Article 1

Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, the Philippines, Venezuela, the United States of America
COMMISSION DECISION of 28 January 1991 on the eligibility of expenditure to be incurred in 1991 by Germany, Greece and the United Kingdom for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources (Only the German, Greek and Portuguese texts are authentic) (91/62/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 89/631/EEC of 27 November 1989 on a Community financial contribution towards expenditure incurred by Member States for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources (1), and in particular Article 2 (2) thereof,

Whereas, in accordance with Decision 89/631/EEC, the Commission has received applications for Community financial contributions from Germany, Greece and the United Kingdom towards expenditure to be incurred during 1991;

Whereas the applications refer to expenditure for the acquisition or modernization of vessels, aircraft and land vehicles including their equipment, systems for the detection and recording of fishing activities and systems for recording and transmitting catch data and other relevant information;

Whereas such expenditure will help to develop monitoring and supervision facilities for the proper implementation of the Community's fishery resources conservation arrangements;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fishery Resources,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1

The expenditure foreseen for 1991 shown in the Annex, corresponding to an amount of ECU 8 816 565, is eligible for a financial contribution under Decision 89/631/EEC. The Community contribution shall be 50 % of the eligible expenditure. Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic and the United Kingdom. Done at Brussels, 28 January 1991. For the Commission

Manuel MARÍN

Vice-President (1) OJ No L 364, 14. 12. 1989, p. 64.

ANNEX

Member States Cost Total in ecus Germany Greece United Kingdom Total in national currency 976 500 DM 564 360 000 Dr 3 901 300 £ Total in ecus 474 285 2 783 170 5 559 110 8 816 565 Community contribution (50 %) 237 142 1 391 585 2 779 555 4 408 282
COMMISSION DECISION of 24 January 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Italy (Only the Italian text is authentic) (91/46/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,

Whereas outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia occurred in Italy in October 1990; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's cattle and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;

Whereas, as soon as the presence of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia was officially confirmed the Italian authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the Italian authorities;

Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1

For outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia which have occurred during the month of October 1990 Italy may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy in compensating owners for the slaughter and for destruction, as appropriate, of bovines and bovine products;

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of of holdings and equipment;

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2

The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. Article 3

The Community shall follow developments in the situation regarding the disease and, if necessary, due to its evolution, shall adopt a new Decision in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic. Done at Brussels, 24 January 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.
COMMISSION DECISION of 4 February 1991 amending Decision 90/178/Euratom, EEC authorizing Luxembourg not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the French text is authentic) (91/84/EEC, Euratom)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1), and in particular Article 13 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 28 (3) of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (2), hereinafter called 'the Sixth Directive', Member States may continue to exempt or tax certain transactions; whereas these transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT own resources base;

Whereas with effect from 1 January 1990 the possibility afforded Member States of continuing to tax or exempt certain transactions listed in Annexes E and F to the Sixth Directive was terminated by virtue of Article 1 (1), first paragraph, and (2) (a) of Council Directive 89/465/EEC (3); whereas, consequently, the authorizations granted in this connection by the Commission for the purposes of determining the VAT own resources base should also be discontinued;

Whereas, in the case of Luxembourg, the Commission, on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, adopted Decision 90/178/Euratom, EEC (4) authorizing Luxembourg, with effect from 1989, not to take into account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base;

Whereas, since Luxembourg began exempting the transactins referred to in Annex E, point 3 to the Sixth Directive on 1 January 1990, the authorization not to take such transactions into account for the calculation of the VAT base should be discontinued with effect from that date;

Whereas the Advisory Committee on Own Resources has approved the report recording the opinions of its members on this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1

Article 1 (1) of Decision 90/178/Euratom, EEC is hereby repealed with effect from 1 January 1990. Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Done at Brussels, 4 February 1991. For the Commission

Peter SCHMIDHUBER

Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 155, 7. 6. 1989, p. 9. (2) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 226, 3. 8. 1989, p. 21. (4) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1990, p. 26.
COMMISSION DECISION of 1 February 1991 approving measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention presented by France (Only the French text is authentic) (91/74/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 89/455//EEC of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, conforming to Article 1 of Decision 89/455/EEC France shall set up large-scale pilot projects in accordance with Article 3 for the eradication or prevention of rabies in the wild life of the Community using vaccines for the oral immunization of foxes;

Whereas the pilot projects as presented by France include the adjacent border areas of Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium;

Whereas the pilot project is part of a cross border cooperation with Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium;

Whereas by letter dated 10 April 1990 France notified the Commission of pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention;

Whereas, after examination the pilot project was found to comply with Decision 89/455/EEC; whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community are therefore met;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The pilot projects for the eradication and prevention of rabies, presented by France are hereby approved.

Article 2

France shall bring into force by 1 April 1990 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the pilot projects referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 1 February 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission
COUNCIL DECISION of 25 February 1991 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway on a European Stimulation Plan for Economic Science (SPES) (91/119/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 130q (2) thereof,

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

In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),

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

Whereas by Decision 89/118/EEC (4), the Council adopted a European Stimulation Plan for Economic Science (1989 to 1992); whereas Article 5 of this Decision authorizes the Commission to negotiate agreements with third countries and in particular with those European countries having concluded framework agreements for scientific and technical cooperation with the Community with a view to associating them wholly or partly with the programme;

Whereas by Decision 87/177/EEC (5), the Council approved the conclusion on behalf of the European Economic Community of the Framework Agreement for scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and, among others, the Kingdom of Norway;

Whereas the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway on a European Stimulation Plan for Economic Science (SPES) should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway on a European Stimulation Plan for Economic Science (SPES) is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall carry out the notification as provided for in Article 10 of the Agreement.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 1991.

For the Council

The President

J.-C. JUNCKER

(1) OJ N° C 148, 16. 6. 1990, p. 1.

(2) OJ N° C 284, 12. 11. 1990, p. 72 and Decision of 24 January 1991 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ N° C 31, 6. 2. 1991, p. 37.

(4) OJ N° L 44, 16. 2. 1989, p. 43.

(5) OJ N° L 71, 14. 3. 1987, p. 29.
COUNCIL DECISION of 25 March 1991 concerning the conclusion of a cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland on a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science) (91/170/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 130 q (2) thereof,

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

In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),

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

Whereas by Decision 88/419/EEC (4), the Council adopted a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science, 1988 to 1992); whereas Article 5 of that Decision authorizes the Commission to negotiate agreements with third countries and in particular with those European countries having concluded framework agreements for scientific and technical cooperation with the Community with a view to associating them wholly or partly with the programme plan;

Whereas by Decision 90/23/EEC (5), the Council approved the conclusion on behalf of the European Economic Community of the framework agreement for scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and the Republic of Iceland;

Whereas the cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland on a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science) should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland on a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science), is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, carry out the notification as provided for in Article 11 of the Agreement. Done at Brussels, 25 March 1991.

For the Council

The President

R. STEICHEN

(1) OJ No C 181, 21. 7. 1990, p. 15.

(2) OJ No C 324, 24. 12. 1990, and Decision of 20 February 1991 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ No C 31, 6. 2. 1991, p. 39.

(4) OJ No L 206, 30. 7. 1988, p. 34.

(5) OJ No L 14, 18. 1. 1990, p. 18.