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Council Decision

of 26 February 2001

concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the People's Republic of Bangladesh on partnership and development

(2001/332/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 133 and 181, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

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

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) Under Article 177 of the Treaty, Community policy in the sphere of development cooperation should foster the sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries, their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy and the campaign against poverty in these countries.

(2) The Community should approve, in pursuit of its objectives in the sphere of external relations, the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the People's Republic of Bangladesh on partnership and development,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the People's Republic of Bangladesh on partnership and development 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 20 of the Agreement.

Article 3

The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Commission provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 26 February 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. Lindh

(1) OJ C 143, 21.5.1999, p. 8.
Council Decision

of 7 May 2001

appointing two United Kingdom members of the Committee of the Regions

(2001/369/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 Council Decision of 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas two seats as members of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignation of Mr John BATTYE and Ms Jane HORE, notified to the Council on 3 April 2001,

Having regard to the proposal from the United Kingdom Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Derek BODEN is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr John BATTYE and Ms Ruth BAGNALL is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Jane HORE, for the remainder of their terms of office, which run until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. Ringholm

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Commission Decision

of 22 May 2001

on the inventory of wine production potential presented by Portugal pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999

(notified under document number C(2001) 1458)

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(2001/436/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000(2), and in particular Article 23(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 provides for the presentation of an inventory of wine production potential. Access to the regularisation of unlawfully planted areas, the increase in planting rights and support for restructuring and conversion is subject to prior presentation of this inventory.

(2) Article 19 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1227/2000 of 31 May 2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine, as regards production potential(3) sets out details of the information to be included in the inventory.

(3) By letters of 21 June 2000, 23 November 2000 and 12 February 2001 Portugal sent the Commission the information referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. Examination of this information shows that Portugal has compiled the inventory for mainland Portugal (not including the Azores and Madeira).

(4) This Decision does not entail recognition by the Commission of the accuracy of the information contained in the inventory or of the compatibility of the legislation referred to in the inventory with Community law. It is without prejudice to any future Commission decision on these points.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Commission notes that Portugal has compiled the inventory referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for mainland Portugal (not including the Azores and Madeira).

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 22 May 2001.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2.

(3) OJ L 143, 16.6.2000, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 18 July 2001

amending for the sixth time Decision 2001/356/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom

(notified under document number C(2001) 2225)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/547/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular Article 9 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Following the reports of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom, the Commission adopted Decision 2001/356/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom(4), as last amended by Decision 2001/518/EC(5).

(2) In the light of the disease evolution it appears appropriate to prolong the measures.

(3) The situation shall be reviewed at the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee scheduled for 11 and 12 September 2001 and the measures adapted where necessary.

(4) 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 date in Article 15 of Decision 2001/356/EC is replaced by "30 September 2001".

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2001.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.

(4) OJ L 125, 5.5.2001, p. 46.

(5) OJ L 186, 6.7.2001, p. 58.
Council Decision

of 18 June 2001

on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Romania concerning the participation of Romania in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network

(2001/584/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

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

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),

Whereas:

(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).

(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that "the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis".

(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.

(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.

(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Community and Romania concerning the participation of Romania in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.

For the Council

The President

M. Winberg

(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 227.

(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1).
Council Decision

of 27 September 2001

appointing a French member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2001/713/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002(1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Lucien REBUFFEL, of which the Council was informed on 6 June 2001;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the French Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Eric SÉNÉCHAL is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Lucien REBUFFEL for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 27 September 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. Landuyt

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.
Commission Decision

of 19 October 2001

amending Decision 95/340/EC drawing up a provisional list of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of milk and milk-based products

(notified under document number C(2001) 3125)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/743/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat treated milk and milk-based products(1), as last amended by the Treaty of Accession for Austria, Finland and Sweden(2), and in particular Article 23(2) and (3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 95/340/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 96/584/EC(4), establishes a provisional list of third countries from which Member States authorise imports milk and milk-based products.

(2) Following the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Uruguay it is necessary, in order to ensure the continued protection of the animal health situation in the Community, to formally suspend the authorisation for imports from Uruguay, of raw milk and milk products, and milk and milk products which have undergone a single pasteurisation.

(3) Following the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Argentina it is also necessary to formally suspend the authorisation for imports from the previously approved southern part of the country, of milk and milk products which have undergone a single pasteurisation.

(4) The competent authorities of Mauritania have requested authorisation for certain milk and milk products to be imported into the Community and, following a Community mission, it appears that the animal health situation is such that Mauritania could be listed for certain treated milk and milk products, bearing in mind that a residue plan has to be agreed, and approval of establishments has to be carried out, before imports may take place.

(5) It is opportune to clarify the headings of the columns in the Annex.

(6) It is necessary to amend Decision 95/340/EC accordingly.

(7) This Decision will be reviewed in the light of the animal disease situation in the countries concerned.

(8) 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 Annex to Decision 95/340/EC is replaced by the Annex to the present Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 19 October 2001.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 33.

(3) OJ L 200, 24.8.1995, p. 38.

(4) OJ L 255, 9.10.1996, p. 20.

ANNEX

"ANNEX

List of third countries approved in principle and importation shall fulfil the relevant animal and public health requirements

>TABLE>"
Commission Decision

of 10 October 2001

amending Decision 95/233/EC to authorise imports of live poultry and hatching eggs from Latvia

(notified under document number C(2001) 3016)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/732/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from, third countries, of poultry and hatching eggs(1), as last amended by Commission Decision 2000/505/EC(2), and in particular Article 21(1) and Article 26 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 95/233/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 96/619/EC(4), lists third countries, from which Member States are in principle authorised to import live poultry and hatching eggs including ratites and eggs thereof.

(2) Latvia has requested authorisation to export live poultry and hatching eggs to the Community and has submitted the necessary guarantees.

(3) An inspection carried out by the Commission's services in Latvia in March 2001 has shown that Latvia is covered by sufficiently well structured and organised veterinary services regarding the animal health status concerning poultry.

(4) Latvia should therefore be added to the list of third countries laid down by Decision 95/233/EC.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I and Annex II to Decision 95/233/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 October 2001.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 201, 9.8.2000, p. 8.

(3) OJ L 156, 7.7.1995, p. 76.

(4) OJ L 276, 29.10.1996, p. 18.

ANNEX

Annex I and Annex II are replaced by the following:

"ANNEX I

List of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of live poultry and hatching eggs, ratites and eggs thereof excluded

Imports from countries on this list must fulfil the relevant animal and public health requirements.

>TABLE>

ANNEX II

List of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of live ratites and eggs thereof

Imports from countries on this list must fulfil the relevant animal and public health requirements.

>TABLE>"
Council Decision

of 23 July 2001

concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia terminating Protocol 1 on trade in textile and clothing products to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part

(2001/797/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community a bilateral Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters to terminate the Protocol 1 on trade in textile and clothing products to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part(1).

(2) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be approved on behalf of the Community,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia terminating Protocol 1 on trade in textile and clothing products to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part, 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 authorised to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 23 July 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. Neyts-Uyttebroeck

(1) OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 3.
Council Decision

of 10 December 2001

amending Decision 1999/325/EC providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina

(2001/899/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

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

Whereas:

(1) Decision 1999/325/EC(2) provides macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina comprising a loan component of a maximum principal of EUR 20 million and a grant component of a maximum of EUR 40 million.

(2) Due to delays in the implementation of the required policy reforms as agreed within the Stand-by Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, so far only a first (EUR 25 million) and a second tranche (EUR 20 million) could be released. A third and final tranche of up to EUR 15 million is still outstanding.

(3) Bosnia and Herzegovina is determined to continue on its economic stabilisation and reform path and continues to require external financial support in addition to what can be provided by international financial institutions.

(4) The existing Decision 1999/325/EC does not permit the commitment of grant funds beyond the year 2000.

(5) The Commission has consulted the Economic and Financial Committee before submitting its proposal,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Decision 1999/325/EC is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 1(3) shall be replaced by the following: "3. The grant component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 40 million."

2. A new Article shall be added: "Article 6

This Decision shall expire on 31 December 2002."

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2001.

For the Council

The President

L. Michel

(1) Opinion delivered on 29 November 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57.
Commission Decision

of 6 December 2001

amending Decision 2001/648/EC on the granting of aid for the production of table olives in France

(notified under document number C(2001) 3925)

(Only the French text is authentic)

(2001/879/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001(2), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 5 of Commission Decision 2001/648/EC of 9 August 2001 on the granting of aid for the production of table olives in France(3) provides for the lodging of a declaration to supplement the crop declaration or, as appropriate, a new declaration. To harmonise procedures and avoid the use of different supporting documents for olive oil and table olives, the same standard crop declaration should be used.

(2) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2001/648/EC is amended as follows:

In Article 5, the first and second subparagraphs are replaced by the following: "For the purposes of granting the aid for the production of table olives, growers must have lodged a crop declaration in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2366/98 of 30 October 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of production aid for olive oil for the 1998/99, 1999/2000 and 2000/01 marketing years."

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 6 December 2001.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66.

(2) OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4.

(3) OJ L 229, 25.8.2001, p. 12.
Council Decision

of 17 December 2001

extending the effects of the Decision establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting ("Pericles" programme) to the Member States which have not adopted the euro as the single currency

(2001/924/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,

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

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),

Whereas:

(1) When adopting Council Decision 2001/923/EC(3), the Council laid down that the Decision would be effective in the Member States which had adopted the euro as the single currency.

(2) However, the exchange of information and staff and the assistance and training measures implemented under the programme should be uniform throughout the Community and steps should therefore be taken to guarantee the same level of protection for the euro in the Member States which have not adopted it,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The application of Articles 1 to 13 of Decision 2001/923/EC shall be extended to those Member States which have not adopted the euro as their single currency.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 17 December 2001.

For the Council

The President

A. Neyts-Uyttebroeck

(1) OJ C 240 E, 28.8.2001, p. 124.

(2) Opinion delivered on 13 November 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) See page 50 of this Official Journal.