ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 December 1987

authorizing the Italian Republic to apply intra-Community surveillance to imports of textile products falling within category 3, originating in Pakistan, which have been put into free circulation in the Community

(Only the Italian Text is authentic)

(88/42/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

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

AHaving 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 the EEC Treaty (1), and in particular Articles 1 and 2 thereof,

Whereas Decision 87/433/EEC requires Member States to have prior authorization from the Commission before introducing intra-Community surveillance of imports covered by that Decision;

Whereas, under Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2955/87 (2), the import into Italy of textile products falling within category 3, originating in Pakistan, is subject to quantitative limits from 1987 to 1991;

Whereas on 7 December 1987, a request was made under Article 2 of Decision 87/443/EEC by the Italian Government to the Commission of the European Communities for authorization to introduce intra-Community surveillance for textile products falling within category 3, originating in Pakistan and put into free circulation in the Community;

Whereas the information given by the Italian authorities in support of this request has been examined closely by the Commission, in accordance with the criteria laid down in Decision 87/433/EEC;

Whereas the Commission examined in particular whether the imports could be made subject to intra-Community surveillance under Article 2 of Decision 87/433/EEC, whether information was given as regards the alleged economic difficulties, and whether there was a danger of deflection of trade;

Whereas the examination showed that there was such a danger and that steps should be taken to ensure full knowledge of likely intra-Community imports so as to render apparent any dangerous trend;

Whereas, therefore, Italy should be authorized to make the imports concerned subject to prior intra-Community surveillance until 31 December 1988,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Italian Republic is hereby authorized to introduce, until 31 December 1988, and in accordance with Decision 87/433/EEC, inta-Community surveillance of imports of textile products of category 3 originating in Pakistan.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1987.

For the Commission

Willy DE CLERCQ

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 238, 21. 8. 1987, p. 26.

(2) OJ No L 279, 2. 10. 1987, p. 8.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 28 December 1987

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

(Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(88/112/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1760/87 (2), and in particular Article 25 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Belgian Government has forwarded the Royal Decree of 12 March 1987, amending the Royal Decree of 3 March 1986 on aids for investments and for setting up in farming;

Whereas, under Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to be satisfied in the light of the compatibility of the said provisions with that Regulation and bearing in mind the objectives of the latter and the need to ensure that the various measures are properly related;

Whereas the abovementioned provisions satisfy the conditions and are in keeping with the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Account being taken of the Royal Decree of 12 March 1987 amending the Royal Decree of 3 March 1986 on aids for investments and for setting up in farming, the regulations and administrative provisions adopted in Belgium with a view to implementing Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to satisfy the conditions governing a Community financial contribution to the common measures provided for in Article 1 of that Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 28 December 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 167, 30. 6. 1987, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 19 January 1988

amending Decision 87/492/EEC recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Netherlands as being officially swine fever free

(Only the Dutch text is authentic)

(88/153/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Directive 87/487/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Decision 82/194/EEC of 12 March 1982 approving the plan for accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Netherlands (3),

Whereas, following a favourable development in the disease situation, the Commission adopted Decision 87/492/EEC (4), recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Netherlands as officially swine fever free;

Whereas certain other regions now also fulfil the conditions as laid down in Article 7 of Directive 80/1095/EEC and, consequently, may also be recognized as officially swine fever free;

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 following parts of the teritory of the Netherlands are added to the Annex To Decision 87/492/EEC:

- all the parts of the provinces Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht, Gelderland en Overijssel south of a line connecting Katwijk, Leiden, Leimuiden, Hilversum, Huizen, Harderwijk, Apeldoorn, Deventer, Holten, Almelo and the German border,

- the provinces of Zeeland and Noord-Brabant.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Done at Brussels, 19 January 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 24.

(3) OJ No L 89, 3. 4. 1982, p. 20.

(4) OJ No L 283, 6. 10. 1987, p. 12.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 18 February 1988

approving the plan relating to the examination for hormone residues submitted by Italy

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(88/199/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, by document of 13 July 1987, Italy sent the Commission a plan setting out the national measures taken on the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I (A), Groups I and II to Directive 86/469/EEC;

Whereas examination of this plan, as modified, has shown that it conforms to the provisions laid down in Directive 86/469/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof;

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 plan relating to the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I (A), Groups I and II to Directive 86/469/EEC submitted by Italy is hereby approved.

Article 2

Italy shall adopt the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 18 February 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 April 1988

amending Decision 88/93/EEC authorizing the United Kingdom to restrict the marketing of seed of certain varieties of agricultural plant species

(Only the English text is authentic)

(88/270/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (1), as last amended by Directive 86/155/EEC (2), and in particular Article 15 (7) thereof,

Having regard to the application lodged by the United Kingdom,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 15 (1) of the said Directive, seed and propagating material of varieties of agricultural plant species which have been officially accepted during 1985 in at least one of the Member States and which also meet the conditions laid down in the said Directive are, after 31 December 1987, no longer subject to any marketing restrictions relating to variety in the Community;

Whereas, however, Article 15 (2) of the said Directive provides that a Member State may be authorized upon application to prohibit the marketing of seed and propagating material of certain varieties;

Whereas Article 15 (7) of the said Directive provides that the period provided for in Article 15 (1) may be extended where there is good reason;

Whereas the United Kingdom applied for an authorization under Article 15 (2) of the said Directive for a certain number of varieties of different species;

Whereas Commission Decision 88/93/EEC (3), extended, for the United Kingdom, the period provided for in the said Article 15 (1) beyond 31 December 1987 until 31 March 1988 in respect of the varieties Minaret (Italian rye-grass) and Entrar (perennial rye-grass), in order to allow the Commission to complete its examination of these varieties;

Whereas it has not proved possible to complete the examination of the variety Minaret by 31 March 1988 and it is therefore necessary to extend the said period again until 31 May 1988;

Whereas the application of the United Kingdom in respect of the variety Entrar has been withdrawn;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 4 of Decision 88/93/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

1. '31 March 1988' is replaced by '31 May 1988'.

2. 'Lolium perenne L.

Entrar'

is deleted.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 14 April 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 225, 12. 10. 1970, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 118, 7. 5. 1986, p. 23.

(3) OJ No L 56, 2. 3. 1988, p. 39.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 30 March 1988

approving the provisions for the implementation in Belgium of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2990/82 on the sale of butter at reduced prices to persons receiving social assistance

(Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(88/257/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2990/82 of 9 November 1982 on the sale of butter at reduced prices to persons receiving social assistance (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 778/87 (2), and in particular Article 3a (2) thereof,

Whereas Article 3a of Regulation (EEC) No 2990/82 provides for notification by the Member States concerned of national provisions which they contemplate adopting for the abovementioned Regulation and the approval or possible amendment thereof by the Commission;

Whereas the draft forwarded by Belgium on 8 January 1988 implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2990/82 for 1988 should be approved subject to certain conditions;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The national provisions for the implementation in Belgium of Regulation (EEC) No 2990/82 for 1988 are hereby approved provided that on-the-spot checks are conducted relating in particular to:

- quantities purchased and quantities distributed,

- the register of recipients, with a view to checking that it is kept up to date at all times,

- the price paid by the recipients.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom fo Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 30 March 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 314, 10. 11. 1982, p. 26.

(2) OJ No L 78, 23. 3. 1987, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 195/74

COUNCIL DECISION

of 18 July 1988

concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation on research and development in the field of wood, including cork, as a renewable raw material

(88/404/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 235 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

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

Whereas, by Decision 86/235/EEC (2), the Council adopted a research programme on materials (raw materials and advanced materials), (1986 to 1989), which includes a subprogramme on wood, including cork, as a renewable raw material; whereas Article 6 of that Decision authorizes the Commission to negotiate agreements with third States, in particular those involved in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST), with a view to associating them fully or partly with this programme;

Whereas, by Decision 87/177/EEC (3), the Council approved on behalf of the European Economic Community the Framework Agreement for scientific and technical coopearation between the European Communities and, among others, the Swiss Confederation;

Whereas this Agreement should be approved;

Whereas the Treaty has not provided the necessary powers, other than those of Article 235,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation on research and development in the field of wood, including work, as a renewable raw material 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 give the notification provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement (4).

Done at Brussels, 18 July 1988. For the Council The President Y. POTTAKIS

(1) OJ No C 167, 27. 6. 1988.

(2) OJ No L 159, 14. 6. 1986, p. 36.

(3) OJ No L 71, 14. 3. 1987, p. 29.

(4) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 1 July 1988

amending Decision 87/492/EEC recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Netherlands as being officially swine fever free

(Only the Dutch text is authentic)

(88/455/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Directive 87/487/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Decision 82/194/EEC of 12 March 1982 approving the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Kingdom of the Netherlands (3),

Whereas, following a favourable development in the disease situation, the Commission adopted Decision 87/492/EEC (4), as amended by Decision 88/153/EEC (5), recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Netherlands as officially swine fever free;

Whereas an additional region now also fulfills the conditions as laid down in Article 7 of Directive 80/1095/EEC, and, consequently, may be recognized as officially swine fever free;

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 following region is added to the Annex to Decision 87/492/EEC:

'- Limburg.'

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Done at Brussels, 1 July 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 24.

(3) OJ No L 89, 3. 4. 1982, p. 30.

(4) OJ No L 283, 6. 10. 1987, p. 12.

(5) OJ No L 71, 17. 3. 1988, p. 50.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 October 1988

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

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(88/530/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1137/88 (2), and in particular Article 25 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Greek Government on 16 May 1988 notified Decision No 937/88 of the Prices and Incomes Commission approving the programme of economic aids for the mountain- and hill-farming regions and less-favoured regions for 1988 and the decision of the Minister of Agriculture (No 262988/88) implementing Decision No 937/88 of the Prices and Incomes Commission;

Whereas, under Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 787/85 the Commission has to decide whether the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community are satisfied, in the light of the compatibility of the said legislation with the abovementioned Regulation and bearing in mind the objectives of the latter and the need to ensure that the various measures are properly related;

Whereas the abovementioned provisions satisfy the conditions and are compatible with the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision No 937/88 of the Prices and Incomes Commission of the Hellenic Republic approving the programme of economic aids for the mountain- and hill- farming regions and less-favoured regions for 1988 and Decision No 262988/88 of the Minister of Agriculture implementing Decision No 937/88 of the Prices and Incomes Commission satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to the common measure referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 7 October 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 108, 29. 4. 1988, p. 1.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 September 1988

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

(Only the English text is authentic)

(88/516/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1137/88 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Government of the United Kingdom forwarded on 25 April 1988 the following laws, regulations and administrative provisions:

- the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Mourne Mountains and Slieve Croob) Designation Order (Northern Ireland) 1988;

Whereas the Government of the United Kingdom has also forwarded standard contracts to be concluded with farmers;

Whereas, under Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community are satisfied, from the angle of the compatibility of the forwarded provisions with Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 and having due regard to the objectives of the latter and the need to ensure that the various measures are properly related;

Whereas the measures provided for relate to the demarcation of environmentally sensitive areas; whereas these measures adequately determine farming practices compatible with the requirements of conserving these areas, whereas the amount of the aid is fixed in the light of the undertakings entered into by the farmers and the resulting losses in income; whereas these measures are therefore consistent with the conditions and objectives of Title V of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Committee (EAGGF) has been consulted on the financial aspects;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland 1988 No 91 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Mourne Mountains and Slieve Croob) Designation Order (Northern Ireland) 1988', forwarded by the Government of the United Kingdom pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, satisfy the conditions governing a financial contribution from the Community to the measures referred to in Title V of the said Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 27 September 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 108, 29. 4. 1988, p. 1.