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COUNCIL DECISION of 11 December 1986 concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Singapore on trade in textile products (87/301/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 Commission has, on behalf of the European Economic Community, negotiated an Agreement with Singapore on trade in textile products;

Whereas the said Agreement should be applied provisionally as from 1 January 1987 pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion, provided that there is a reciprocal provisional application on the part of the contracting country,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Singapore on trade in

textile products shall be applied provisionally as from 1 January 1987 pending its formal conclusion provided that there is a reciprocal provisional application on the part of the contracting country.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision (1).

Article 2

The Commission is invited to inform the contracting country of this Decision and seek its agreement thereto, which will be duly communicated to the Council.

Done at Brussels, 11 December 1986.

For the Council

The President

K. CLARKE

EWG:L333UMBE32.96

FF: 3UEN; SETUP: 01; Hoehe: 348 mm; 39 Zeilen; 1665 Zeichen;

Bediener: MARK Pr.: A;

Kunde:

(1) For technical reasons this Agreement is published in the Official Journal of the European Communities in the language in which it was negotiated.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 December 1986

approving an addendum to the programme relating to the fodder drying sector submitted by the French Government pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the French text is authentic)

(87/27/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2224/86 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 31 January 1986 the French Government forwarded an addendum to the programme approved by the Commission Decision 81/1024/EEC (3) relating to the fodder drying sector and on 28 August 1986 supplied supplementary information;

Whereas the addendum to the programme concerns the modernization and rationalization of facilities for harvesting, pre-wilting, transport, drying, storage and market preparation liable to preserve the high nutrition value of dehydrated fodder while reducing production costs, so as to make the sector more competitive and add value to its output; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas the application cannot be extended to protein concentrate obtained from lucerne juice, which is not included in Annex II.

Whereas under the terms of the second paragraph of Article 5 of the abovementioned Regulation the product concerned, the structural situation of the regions concerned and the conditions of competition enable aid from the Fund to be extended to specialized equipment for harvesting lucerne;

Whereas the addendum contains enough of the details specified in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 to show that the objectives of Article 1 of the said Regulation can be attained in the fodder drying sector in France; whereas the time laid down for implementing the addendum does not exceed the period specified in Article 3 (1) (g) of the said Regulation;

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

The addendum to the programme relating to the fodder drying sector, notified on 31 January 1986 and supplemented on 28 August 1986 by the French Government in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, is hereby approved, including the investments relating to harvesting equipment as referred to in Article 6 of that Regulation in respect of lucerne, with the exception of investment related to protein concentrate obtained from lucerne juice, which is not included in Annex II.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 194, 17. 7. 1986, p. 4.

(3) OJ No L 367, 23. 12. 1984, p. 42.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 December 1986

approving an addendum to the programme relating to the cereals sector in Ireland pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77

(Only the English text is authentic)

(87/9/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2224/86 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas on 19 August 1986 the Irish Government forwarded an addendum to the programme approved by Commission Decision 80/655/EEC (3) relating to the cereals sector in Ireland;

Whereas the addendum to the programme relates to the modernization and expansion of capacity for the treatment and conditioning of cereal seed, the modernization and expansion of capacity for the storage and treatment of compound feedingstuffs, in order to improve the competitive position of the sector and enhance the value of its products; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;

Whereas approval of the programme cannot extend to any expansion of production capacity for feedingstuffs;

Whereas the addendum contains sufficient information, as required in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, to show that the objectives of Article 1 of the Regulation can be achieved in respect of the cereals sector in Ireland; whereas the estimated time required for execution of the addendum does not exceed the limits laid down in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;

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

The addendum to the programme relating to the cereals sector in Ireland, forwarded by the Irish Government on 19 August 1986 pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77, is hereby approved, with the exception of any increase in capacity in the feedingstuffs sector.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 51, 23. 2. 1977, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 194, 17. 7. 1986, p. 4.

(3) OJ No L 177, 11. 7. 1980, p. 58.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 9 February 1987

on the conclusion of the second Exchange of Letters complementing the Agreement between the European Economic Community and New Zealand on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat and comprising an understanding relevant to the first subparagraph of clause 2 of that Agreement

(87/122/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 recommendation from the Commission,

Whereas, under the voluntary restraint Agreement concluded with the European Economic Community on mutton, lamb and goatmeat (1). New Zealand undertook, in an Exchange of Letters (2), to limit the amount of its exports to certain Community markets considered to be sensitive areas; whereas, however, this undertaking provides that the quantities for 1987 and 1988 be fixed by 1 August 1986;

Whereas the Commission has conducted negotiations to that end with New Zealand and whereas these negotiations resulted in the initialling of an Exchange of Letters with that country,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. The second Exchange of Letters complementing the Agreement between the European Economic Community and New Zealand on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat and comprising an understanding relevant to the first subparagraph of clause 2 of that Agreement is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

2. The text of the Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 9 February 1987.

For the Council

The President

P. DE KEERSMAEKER

(1) OJ No L 275, 18. 10. 1980, p. 28.

(2) OJ No L 187, 14. 7. 1984, p. 75.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 25 February 1987

amending Decision 85/594/EEC authorizing the Hellenic Republic to take certain protective measures pursuant to Article 108 (3) of the EEC Treaty

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(87/152/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 108 (3) thereof,

Whereas, by Decision 85/594/EEC (1), as amended by Decision 86/614/EEC (2), the Commission authorized the Hellenic Republic to take certain measures concerning in particular capital movements liberalized in accordance with the Council Directive of 11 May 1960 (3), as amended by the Directive of 18 December 1962 (4);

Whereas Council Directive 86/566/EEC (5) widened the obligations of Member States in respect of the liberalization of capital movements; whereas the Hellenic Republic has requested the Commission to extend the scope of the previously authorized protective measures to newly liberalized operations of the same type as those covered by Decision 85/594/EEC or presenting an equivalent threat to the balance of payments;

Whereas the authorization to apply the protective measures should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex II to Decision 85/594/EEC is hereby replaced by the following:

'ANNEX II

1.2 // // // Type of operation // Restrictions authorized by way of derogation from Community obligations // // // Direct investments // Direct investments made by residents in other Member States may be subject to prior authorization. // Investments in real estate // Investments in real estate abroad made by residents may be subject to prior authorization. This shall be granted to residents emigrating under the heading of the free movement of employed and self-employed persons in respect of investments related to their installation or establishment. // Personal capital movements // Gifts, endowments and dowries to non-residents and the transfer abroad of emigrant's assets, beyond what is required for the installation or establishment of employed and self-employed persons in the context of the free movement of workers, may be subject to prior authorization. // Operations in securities // Acquisition by residents of foreign securities, or of domestic securities issued on a foreign market, may be prohibited or made subject to prior authorization. Residents' acquisitions of securities issued by the European Communities and by the European Investment Bank shall, however, continue to be governed by the provisions of Article 53 of the Accession Treaty beyond 31 December 1985.' 22. 1. 1963, p. 62/63. (5) OJ No L 332, 26. 11. 1986, p. 22.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 1987.

For the Commission

The President

Jacques DELORS // //

(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1985, p. 9. (2) OJ No L 357, 18. 12. 1986, p. 28. (3) OJ No 43, 12. 7. 1960, p. 919/60. (4) OJ No 9,
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 5 March 1987

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

(Only the Dutch text is authentic)

(87/193/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 2224/86 (2), and in particular Article 25 (3) thereof,

Whereas on 19 November and 8 December 1986, the Netherlands Government notified, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85:

- Decree No J 4765 of 8 September 1986 amending the Decree on the aids granted to less-favoured areas,

- the Decision of 16 October 1986 of the Board of the Foundation administering the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund, amending Decision No 352 of the Board adopting the Order on the improvement of agricultural structures;

Whereas, under Article 25 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether, in the light of the above communications, the provisions adopted in the Netherlands pursuant to Titles I and III of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community;

Whereas, moreover, the Commission reserved the right in its Decision 86/117/EEC (3), to check whether the provisions taken in Decision No 352 of the Board adopting the Order on the improvement of farm structures continue to satisfy the objectives of Title I of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas, in the light of the situation on the markets in agricultural products and the Development of the common agricultural policy, the system of aid for investments provided for in Decision No 352 must be regarded as meeting the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the measures laid down by the provisions notified on 19 November and 8 December 1986 satisfy the conditions 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

The measures adopted in the Netherlands pursuant to Titles I and III of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 and referred to in the recitals continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community towards the common measure referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands.

Done at Brussels, 5 March 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 194, 17. 7. 1986, p. 4.

(3) OJ No L 130, 16. 5. 1986, p. 57.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 February 1987

amending Decision 86/221/EEC on the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989 in respect of the list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring

(87/171/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the European Social Fund,

Whereas European Social Fund assistance is concentrated on operations intended to promote employment particularly in areas of industrial and sectoral restructuring consisting of areas assisted by the non-quota section of the European Regional Development Fund, and based on Article 56 of the ECSC Treaty;

Whereas, following the amendment of the list of these areas, it is necessary to amend the list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring attached to the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989, which are annexed to Commission Decision 86/221/EEC (2),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring, attached to the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989, which are annexed to Decision 86/221/EEC, is hereby amended as follows:

1. To footnote (1) to the heading 'ITALIA' is added:

'- Decreto del 15. 5. 1986, Gazetta ufficiale del 14. 7. 1986'.

2. Under the heading 'UNITED KINGDOM' the local authority area 'Lothian' is inserted.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 1987.

For the Commission

Manuel MARÍN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 289, 22. 10. 1983, p. 38.

(2) OJ No L 153, 7. 6. 1986, p. 59.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 March 1987

approving the third amendment to the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever, submitted by Greece

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(87/202/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 Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (2), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 80/1096/EEC of 11 November 1980 introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85, and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas by Decision 83/484/EEC (4), the Commission approved the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever submitted by Greece;

Whereas by Decisions 85/179/EEC (5) and 86/51/EEC (6), the Commission approved a first and second amendment to the initial plan;

Whereas by telex dated 22 December 1986, the Greek authorities informed the Commission of amendments to the plan to take account of the evolution of classical swine fever in Greece;

Whereas the amended plan has been examined and found to comply with Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (7) and with Directive 80/1095/EEC; whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community continue therefore to be 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 third amendment to the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever, submitted by Greece, is hereby approved.

Article 2

The amendment of the plan referred to in Article 1 shall take effect on 1 January 1987.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

Done at Brussels, 6 March 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.

(3) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 5.

(4) OJ No L 264, 27. 9. 1983, p. 23.

(5) OJ No L 67, 7. 3. 1985, p. 39.

(6) OJ No L 68, 11. 3. 1986, p. 6.

(7) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 May 1987

approving the adjustment to the special programme for the Region of Apulia relating to the adaptation and modernization of the structure of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 and subsequent amendments

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(87/272/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 of 30 June 1981 establishing a common measure for the adaptation and modernization of the structure of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat in Italy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 (2), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Decision 85/131/EEC (3) approving the special programme for the region of Apulia,

Whereas on 22 September 1986 the Italian Government forwarded the adjustment to the special programme for the Region of Apulia relating to the adaptation and modernization of the structure of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat;

Whereas the said adjustment to the programme complies with the requirements and aims of Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81;

Whereas the conditions for granting aids for investment in the milk production sector must comply with Article 3 (3) 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

The adjustment to the special programme for the Region of Apulia relating to the adaptation and modernization of the structure of production of beef and veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat, notified by the Italian Government on 22 September 1986 pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1944/81 and subsequent amendments, is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 12 May 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 197, 20. 7. 1981, p. 27.

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

(3) OJ No L 50, 20. 2. 1985, p. 17.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 May 1987

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement of 14 July 1986 adjusting the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway, concerning mutual trade in cheese

(87/370/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 recommendation of the Commission,

Whereas the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters of 14 July 1986 (1) adjusting the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning mutual trade in cheese consequent upon the accession of Spain and Portugal to the Community, provides for the Community to maintain traditional imports into Spain of cheese from Norway;

Whereas the only types of cheese included were Jarlsberg and Ridder, and a small traditional flow of processed cheese from Norway to Spain was not taken into account;

Whereas the Kingdom of Norway has requested that this omission be corrected by replacing eight tonnes of Jarlsberg and Ridder cheese by the same quantity of processed cheese;

Whereas the Article 113 Committee has issued a favourable opinion;

Whereas the Commission has held consultations on the matter with the Government of Norway that have led to agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement of 14 July 1986 adjusting the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning mutual trade in cheese 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 is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 26 May 1987.

For the Council

The President

L. TINDEMANS

(1) OJ No L 328, 22. 11. 1986, p. 80.