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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 69/37

COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 February 2007

on the position of the Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the forward field of vision of the motor vehicle driver

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/159/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (1), in particular the second indent of Article 4(2), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,

Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) The draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the forward field of vision of the driver (2) provides for the abolition of the technical barriers to the trade of motor vehicles between the Contracting Parties with respect to these aspects, while ensuring a high level of safety.

(2) It is appropriate to define the Community’s position with regard to the said draft Regulation and consequently to provide for the Community, represented by the Commission, to vote in favour of the draft.

(3) The draft Regulation should become part of the Community type-approval system for motor vehicles because the scope of Council Directive 77/649/EEC of 27 September 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the field of vision of motor vehicle drivers (3) is similar to the one of this draft Regulation,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the forward field of vision of the motor vehicle driver, as contained in document TRANS/WP.29/2005/2082 is hereby approved.

Article 2

The Community, represented by the Commission, shall vote in favour of the draft UN/ECE Regulation referred to in Article 1 at a forthcoming meeting of the Administrative Committee of the UN/ECE World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations.

Article 3

The UN/ECE Regulation concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the forward field of vision of the motor vehicle driver shall become part of the Community type-approval system for motor vehicles.

Done at Brussels, 22 February 2007. For the Council The President F. MÜNTEFERING

(1) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.

(2) UN/ECE Document TRANS/WP.29/2005/2082.

(3) OJ L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 90/630/EEC (OJ L 341, 6.12.1990, p. 20).
(5)

During the evaluation of this active substance, a number of concerns have been identified. The use of carbosulfan leads to the appearance of metabolites which have a hazardous profile. This leads to concerns about the exposure of consumers and the possible risk of ground water contamination. However, the data lodged by the notifier within the legal deadlines did not allow these concerns to be resolved. Furthermore, technical material (that is, the active substance as sold in the market) contains relevant impurities, of which at least one (N-nitrosodibutylamine) is carcinogenic. This impurity is found in the technical material at levels which raise concerns. The data lodged by the notifier within the legal deadlines did not provide sufficient information to resolve these concerns. As a result, the risk to operators could not be assessed adequately. Finally, the data lodged by the notifier within the legal deadlines did not adequately address the risks to birds and mammals, aquatic organisms, bees, non-target arthropods, earthworms, and non-target soil micro-organisms and plants. Therefore, concerns remain as regards the risk assessment for these species. Consequently, it was not possible to conclude on the basis of the information available that carbosulfan met the criteria for inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 213/32

COMMISSION DECISION

of 2 August 2007

approving the amendment to the programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis in Italy for the year 2007, approved by Decision 2006/875/EC, as regards buffalo brucellosis in Caserta, Region Campania

(notified under document number C(2007) 3692)

(2007/561/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 24(6) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of a financial contribution from the Community towards national programmes for the eradication, control and monitoring of the animal diseases and zoonoses listed in the Annex thereto, including bovine brucellosis.

(2) Commission Decision 2006/875/EC of 30 November 2006 approving programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases, of certain TSEs, and for the prevention of zoonoses presented by the Member States for the year 2007 (2) approved the programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Italy for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007.

(3) The situation as regards buffalo brucellosis in Campania, and especially in the province of Caserta, is a matter of concern, as was demonstrated by Italy in a presentation at the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health of 5 and 6 March 2007.

(4) Accordingly, Italy has now submitted to the Commission a special control plan for the eradication of buffalo brucellosis in Caserta, including in particular specific reinforced measures as regards the identification of animals and vaccination.

(5) The measures proposed by Italy comply with Community veterinary legislation and in particular with the Community criteria relating to the eradication of bovine brucellosis.

(6) The special control plan for the eradication of buffalo brucellosis in Caserta should therefore be approved as part of the programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis in Italy for the year 2007.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The special control plan for eradication of buffalo brucellosis in Caserta, as submitted by Italy on 7 June 2007, is hereby approved for the period from 1 July 2007 to 31 December 2007.

That special control plan shall be included in the programme for eradication of bovine brucellosis in that Member State, as approved pursuant to Article 2(1) of Decision 2006/875/EC.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 2 August 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).

(2) OJ L 337, 5.12.2006, p. 46. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/22/EC (OJ L 7, 12.1.2007, p. 46).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 271/15

COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 October 2007

on the appointment of one member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its third mandate

(2007/666/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Decision 2005/383/EC of 11 May 2005 (1) on the renewal of the mandate of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies,

Whereas:

(1) Dr C. CASINI has resigned as a Member of the EGE, consequently to his appointment as MEP, by letter of 12 July 2006.

(2) On 15 March 2007 the Commission published a call for applications regarding the selection of a new member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies and a Jury composed of senior Commission staff has evaluated the applications received and prepared a shortlist for the Commission Decision,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Francesco D. BUSNELLI is appointed as EGE member for the period covered by the current EGE (2005-09), as a replacement of former EGE Member Carlo CASINI.

Article 2

The new EGE member’s mandate enters into force on the same day as the adoption of the present Decision.

Done at Brussels, 9 October 2007. For the Commission The President José Manuel BARROSO

(1) OJ L 127, 20.5.2005, p. 17.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 288/60

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION BiH/11/2007

of 25 September 2007

on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

(2007/711/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 25 thereof,

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6 of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take further decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander.

(2) On 27 June 2006, the PSC adopted Decision BiH/9/2006 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Hans Jochen WITTHAUER as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Major General Ignacio MARTIN VILLALAIN as the new EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

(4) The EU Military Committee has supported the recommendation.

(5) In conformity with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications.

(6) The Copenhagen European Council adopted on 12 and 13 December 2002 a declaration stating that the ‘Berlin plus’ arrangements and the implementation thereof will apply only to those EU Member States which are also either NATO members or parties to the ‘Partnership for Peace’, and which have consequently concluded bilateral security agreements with NATO,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Major General Ignacio MARTIN VILLALAIN is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on 4 December 2007.

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2007. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson C. DURRANT PAIS

(1) OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.

(2) OJ L 196, 18.7.2006, p. 25.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 304/34

COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 November 2007

concerning the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3(2)(c) of the Treaty on European Union on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union

(2007/751/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,

Having regard to the 2005 Treaty of Accession,

Having regard to the 2005 Act of Accession (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act of Accession’), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,

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

Whereas:

(1) The Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3(2)(c) of the Treaty on European Union on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union (2) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Convention against corruption involving officials’) was signed at Brussels on 26 May 1997 and entered into force on 28 September 2005.

(2) Following their accession to the European Union, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia have deposited their instruments of accession to the Convention against corruption involving officials.

(3) Article 3(3) of the Act of Accession provides that Bulgaria and Romania are to accede to the conventions and protocols concluded between the Member States, listed in Annex I to the Act of Accession, which comprises, inter alia, the Convention against corruption involving officials. They are to enter into force in relation to Bulgaria and Romania on the date determined by the Council.

(4) In accordance with Article 3(4) of the Act of Accession, the Council is to make all adjustments required by reason of accession to those conventions and protocols,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Convention against corruption involving officials shall enter into force for Bulgaria and Romania on the first day of the first month following the date of adoption of this Decision.

Article 2

The texts of the Convention against corruption involving officials drawn up in the Bulgarian and Romanian languages (3) shall be authentic under the same conditions as the other texts of the Convention against corruption involving officials.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 8 November 2007. For the Council The President R. PEREIRA

(1) Opinion of 10 July 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) OJ C 195, 25.6.1997, p. 2.

(3) The Bulgarian and Romanian version of the Convention shall be published in a special edition of the Official Journal at a later date.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 333/85

COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 December 2007

approving amendments to the national programme for the control of salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus submitted by Finland

(notified under document number C(2007) 6097)

(Only the Finnish and Swedish texts are authentic)

(2007/849/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the control of salmonella and other specified food-borne zoonotic agents (1) and, in particular Article 6(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The national programme for the control of salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus submitted by Finland was approved by Commission Decision 2006/759/EC of 8 November 2006 approving certain national programmes for the control of salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus (2).

(2) Finland has now submitted amendments to its national programme for approval.

(3) The proposed amendments to that programme take into account the evolution in the situation in Finland. They comply with the relevant Community veterinary legislation and, in particular, with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003.

(4) The amendments to the national programme for the control of salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus submitted by Finland should therefore be approved.

(5) 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 amendments which Finland has submitted to its national programme for the control of salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus, as approved by Decision 2006/759/EC, are approved.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2008.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2007. For the Commission Markos KYPRIANOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1237/2007 (OJ L 280, 24.10.2007, p. 5).

(2) OJ L 311, 10.11.2006, p. 46.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 132/22

Corrigendum to Council Decision 2008/373/EC of 28 April 2008 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000

( Official Journal of the European Union L 129 of 17 May 2008 )

On page 2 of the cover in the Contents, on page 44 in the title and on page 45 in the closing formula:

for:

‘… 28 April 2008 …’,

read:

‘… 29 April 2008 …’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 105/20

Corrigendum to Commission Decision 2008/97/EC of 30 January 2008 amending Decision 93/52/EEC as regards the declaration that certain administrative regions of Italy are officially free of brucellosis (B. melitensis) and Decision 2003/467/EC as regards the declaration that certain administrative regions of Italy are officially free of bovine tuberculosis and bovine brucellosis and that certain administrative regions of Poland are officially free of enzootic bovine leucosis

( Official Journal of the European Union L 32 of 6 February 2008 )

On page 28, in Annex II, point 2:

for:

‘CHAPTER 2 Officially brucellosis-free regions of Member States In Italy: — Region Abruzzo: Province of Pescara. — Region Emilia-Romagna: Provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini. — Region Friuli Venezia Giulia. — Region Lazio: Province of Rieti. — Region Liguria: Provinces of Imperia, Savona. — Region Lombardia: Provinces of Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milano, Pavia, Sondrio, Varese. — Region Marche: Province of Ascoli Piceno. — Region Piemonte: Provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Biella, Novara, Torino, Verbania, Vercelli. — Region Puglia: Province of Brindisi. — Region Sardinia: Provinces of Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano, Sassari. — Region Toscana. — Region Trentino-Alto Aldige: Provinces of Bolzano, Trento. — Region Umbria: Provinces of Perugia, Terni. — Region Veneto.’,

read:
‘1.

In Annex C to Directive 64/432/EEC points 1, 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 6/7

DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 18 December 2007

amending the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management as regards the multiannual financial framework

(2008/29/EC)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular to Points 21, 22, first and second subparagraphs, and 23 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) At the conciliation meeting on 23 November 2007 the two arms of the budgetary authority have agreed to provide part of the financing required for the European Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS programmes (EGNOS — GALILEO) by a revision of the multiannual financial framework 2007-2013 in accordance with Points 21, 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement, so as to raise the ceilings for commitment appropriations under sub-Heading 1a for the years 2008 to 2013 by an amount of EUR 1 600 million in current prices. This raising will be offset by lowering the ceiling for commitment appropriations under Heading 2 for the year 2007 by the same amount.

(2) In order to keep an appropriate relationship between commitments and payments, the annual ceilings for payment appropriations will be adjusted. The adjustment will be neutral.

(3) Annex I of the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management should therefore be amended accordingly (2),

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Annex I to the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Done at Brussels, 18 December 2007. For the European Parliament The President H.-G. PÖTTERING For the Council The President M. LOBO ANTUNES

(1) OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

(2) For that purpose, the figures resulting from the above agreement are converted into 2004 prices.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 11/6

COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 December 2007

appointing a Lithuanian member and a Lithuanian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2008/43/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 Lithuanian 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) A seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has fallen vacant following the end of the mandate of Mr Gediminas PAVIRŽIS. A seat as an alternate member has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Edmundas ČESNA,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which ends on 25 January 2010:

(a) as a member: Mr Gediminas PAVIRŽIS, member of the council of Vilnius district municipality (change of mandate), and

(b) as an alternate member: Mr Andrius KUPČINSKAS, mayor of Kaunas city municipality.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 20 December 2007. For the Council The President F. NUNES CORREIA

(1) OJ L 56, 25.2.2006, p. 75.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 21/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 22 January 2008

appointing the members of the Scientific and Technical Committee

(2008/C 21/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 134 thereof,

Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 25 November 2004 (1), the Council appointed the members of the Scientific and Technical Committee for the period 1 May 2004 to 30 April 2009. However, by virtue of Article 51(2) of the Act concerning the conditions of accession (2), the membership of the Committee should be completely renewed. Therefore, new members should be appointed.

(2) In order to allow the Scientific and Technical Committee to make full use of the wide range of expertise required in fulfilling its tasks, the Committee may, subject to its internal rules, call on alternates to the members to participate in its meetings,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following are hereby appointed members of the Scientific and Technical Committee for the period of 22 January 2008 to 22 January 2013:

Bertrand BARRE

Jānis BĒRZIŅŠ

Sten BJURSTRÖM

Michel BOURGUIGNON

Frank BRISCOE

Michel CHATELIER

Pavel CHRÁSKA

Maurizio CUMO

Panicos DEMETRIADES

Daniela DIACONU

Alan DUNCAN

Sue ION

Leonidas KAMARINOPOULOS

Michael KAUFMANN

Jørgen KJEMS

Latchezar Krumov KOSTOV

Zdeněk KŘÍŽ

Walter KUTSCHERA

Peter LÍŠKA

Carlo LOMBARDI

José María MARTÍNEZ-VAL PEÑALOSA

Júlio Martins MONTALVÃO E SILVA

Jerzy Wiktor NIEWODNICZAŃSKI

Tom O'FLAHERTY

Enn REALO

Francesco ROMANELLI

Juan Antonio RUBIO RODRIGUEZ

Michael SAILER

Rainer SALOMAA

Jean-Paul SAMAIN

Edouard SINNER

Borut SMODIŠ

Zoltán SZATMÁRY

Ioan URSU

Eugenijus USPURAS

Theofiel VAN RENTERGEM

Carlos VARANDAS

Adrianus H. M. VERKOOIJEN

Andreas M. VERSTEEGH

Hans-Josef ZIMMER

Sándor ZOLETNIK

Done at Brussels, 22 January 2008. For the Council The President A. BAJUK

(1) OJ C 311, 16.12.2004, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 203.