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COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 February 1990

amending, for the fourth time, Decision 88/303/EEC recognizing certain parts of the territory of the Community as being either officially swine-fever free or swine-fever free

(90/63/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 89/662/EEC (2), and in particular Article 4b (1) (c) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 89/662/EEC, and in particular Article 13a (2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas Decision 88/303/EEC (4), as last amended by Decision 89/578/EEC (5), recognizes certain parts of the territory of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Greece, the Netherlands and Spain as being officially swine-fever free and certain parts of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy and Greece as being swine-fever free;

Whereas, in a certain part of the territory of Belgium, swine fever has not been detected for more than a year; whereas vaccination against swine fever has not been authorized for at least the preceeding 12 months; whereas the holdings concerned contain no pigs which have been vaccinated against swine fever during the previous 12 months; whereas, consequently, this part of the territory fulfils the requirements for being recognized as officially swine-fever free for the purpose of intra-Community trade;

Whereas, within the framework of an eradication plan, the Commission, by Decision 90/3/EEC (6), recognized certain regions in Belgium as being officially swine-fever free;

Whereas, in certain parts of Italy, swine fever has not been detected for more than one year; whereas therefore these parts of the territory fulfil the requirements for being recognized as swine-fever free for the purpose of intra-Community trade in fresh meat,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 88/303/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

1. in Chapter 5 of Annex I, the following is added after the last indent:

'- East Flanders';

2. in Chapter 4 of Annex II, the following is added after the last indent:

'- Arezzo, Florence, Lucca, Pistoia and Massa Carrara (Toscana region),

- Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa and Trapani (Sicilia region).'

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 12 February 1990.

For the Council

The President

J. WALSH

(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.

(2) OJ No L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13.

(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.

(4) OJ No L 132, 28. 5. 1988, p. 76.

(5) OJ No L 322, 7. 11. 1989, p. 22.

(6) OJ No L 2, 5. 1. 1990, p. 29.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 5 March 1990

appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

(90/100/Euratom, EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 193 to 195 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 165 to 167 thereof,

Having regard to the Convention on certain Institutions common to the European Communities, and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1986 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period ending on 20 September 1990 (1),

Whereas a seat has become vacant on the above Committee following the resignation of Mr Danilo Beretta, notified to the Council on 8 November 1989,

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Permanent Representation of the Italy on 9 January 1989,

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

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Sergio Colombo is hereby appointed member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Danilo Beretta for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 1990.

Done at Brussels, 5 March 1990.

For the Council

The President

G. COLLINS

(1) OJ No C 244, 30. 9. 1986, p. 2.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 March 1990

amending for the second time Council Directive 82/894/EEC on the notification of animal diseases within the Community and temporarily amending the frequency of notification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy

(90/134/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 82/894/EEC of 21 December 1982 on the notification of animal diseases within the Community (1), as last amended by Decision 89/162/EEC (2), and in particular Article 5 (2) thereof,

Whereas there have been a number of outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy within the Community;

Whereas this disease can be considered a serious new disease which could threaten Community livestock;

Whereas bovine spongiform encephalopathy must be added to the list of diseases which are notifiable under Directive 82/894/EEC;

Whereas, in view of the characteristics of this disease, provision should temporarily be made for weekly notification of outbreaks containing information required in relation to a secondary outbreak;

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

In Annex I to Directive 82/894/EEC, 'bovine spongiform encephalopathy' is hereby added.

Article 2

Notwithstanding Article 3 (1) of Directive 82/894/EEC, all outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy shall be notified until 30 June 1992 in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 82/894/EEC.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on 1 April 1990.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 6 March 1990.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1982, p. 58.

(2) OJ No L 61, 4. 3. 1989, p. 48.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 68/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 February 1990

on the conclusion by the European Economic Community of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on trade and commercial and economic cooperation

(90/116/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

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

Whereas the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on trade and commercial and economic cooperation is necessary for the achievement of the Community's objectives in the field of external economic relations; whereas this Agreement should be approved on behalf of the European Economic Community;

Whereas is appears that certain measures of economic cooperation provided for by the Agreement exceed the powers of action provided for in the Treaty, and in particular those specified in the field of the common commercial policy,

HAD DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on trade and commercial and economic cooperation is hereby approved on behalf of the European Economic Community.

The text of that Agreement is attached to this Decision (2).

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give the notification, on behalf of the European Economic Community, provided for. in Article 25 of the Agreement.

Article 3

The Commission assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the joint committee set up by Article 22 of the Agreement.

Article 4

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 26 February 1990. For the Council The President M. SMITH

(1) Opinion delivered on 14 February 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) See page 3 of this Official Journal.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 2 April 1990

concerning the provisional application of the Agreed Minute amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People's Republic of China on trade in textile products

(90/175/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, pending completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion, the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People's Republic of China on trade in textile products, initialled on 9 December 1988, has been applied provisionally since 1 January 1989 in accordance with Decision 88/656/EEC (1) insofar as the Community is concerned;

Whereas that Agreement provides for the possibility of re-examining, in the light of recent trade developments, the quantitative adjustments to be made to the quotas for certain textile categories to allow for the introduction of the harmonized system;

Whereas, following consultations between the Community and the People's Republic of China, an Agreed Minute amending the quotas for categories 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 21, 27, 67 and 73 laid down in the Agreement was initialled on 15 December 1989;

Whereas, pending completion of the procedures necessary for the conclusion of the Agreement and the Agreed Minute, the Agreed Minute should be applied provisionally with effect from 1 January 1990 provided it is applied likewise by the People's Republic of China,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Pending completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion, the Agreed Minute amending the Agreement between the European Economic community and the People's Republic of china on trade in textile products shall be applied provisionally in the Community with effect from 1 January 1990, provided it is applied likewise by the People's Republic of china.

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

Article 2

The Commission is requested to seek the agreement of the Governement of the People's Reublic of China on the provisional application of the Agreed Minute referred to in Article 1 and to notify the Council thereof.

Done at Luxembourg, 2 April 1990.

For the Council

The President

G. COLLINS

(1) OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1988, p. 1.

303

4 025

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220

_

_

_

_

_

_

21

1 000 pieces

4 688

1 171

1 368

894

1 344

44

301

84

236

47

10 177

27

1 000 pieces

_

_

_

_

429

_

_

_

_

_

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67

1 000 kg

1 042

836

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_

_

_

_

_

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_

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73

1 000 pieces

779

483

279

416

469

17

114

34

66

19

2 676 // // // // // // // // // // // // //

Information concerning the amendment of the Agreement between the Community and China on trade in textile products

In accordance with Article 2 of the Council Decision of 2 April 1990 on the provisional application of the Agreed Minute amending the Agreement with China on trade in textile products, the Commission has notified the Council of China's agreement thereto .
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 19 March 1990

approving the draft measures for implementation in Spain of Article 3b of Regulation (EEC) No 857/84 adopting general rules for the application of the levy referred to in Article 5c of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 in the milk and milk products sector

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

(90/151/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 857/84 of 31 March 1984 adopting general rules for the application of the levy referred to in Article 5c of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3880/89 (2), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 3b (1) thereof,

Whereas the abovementioned provision stipulates that the Member States are to notify to the Commission the draft national measures they contemplate adopting for the implementation of the said Article 3b and that these must first be approved by the Commission;

Whereas the draft measures notified by Spain on 22 February 1990 should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The draft national measures for implementation in Spain of Article 3b of Regulation (EEC) No 857/84, which provide for assignment of an additional reference quantity to young farmers practising farming as their main activity whose individual reference quantities are less than or equal to 60 000 kilograms and of a special reference quantity of 60 000 kilograms to producers newly installed, are hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 19 March 1990.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 90, 1. 4. 1984, p. 13.

(2) OJ No L 378, 27. 12. 1989, p. 3.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 25 April 1990

on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol defining for the period 18 January 1990 to 17 January 1993 the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Seychelles on fishing off the coast of Seychelles

(90/226/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Seychelles on fishing off Seychelles (1), signed in Brussels on 28 October 1987,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the Community and the Republic of Seychelles have held negotiations with a view to determining amendments to be made to the abovementioned Agreement at the end of the period of application of the Protocol in force which is annexed to the said Agreement;

Whereas, as a result of these negotiations, a new Protocol was initialled on 17 January 1990, by virtue of which Community fishermen are to enjoy fishing opportunities in the waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Republic of Seychelles for the period 18 January 1990 to 17 January 1993;

Whereas, in order to avoid interruption of fishing activities by Community vessels, both parties have initialled an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters providing for the provisional application of the said Protocol from the day following the date of expiry of the Protocol previously in force; whereas the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters should be approved subject to a definitive decision pursuant to Article 43 of the Treaty,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 18 January 1990 to 17 January 1993, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Seychelles on fishing off Seychelles is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The texts of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters and the Protocol are attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorized 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, 25 April 1990.

For the Council

The President

M. O'KENNEDY

(1) OJ N° L 119, 7. 5. 1987, p. 26.
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COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 March 1990

appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

(90/169/Euratom, EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 193 to 195 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 165 to 167 thereof,

Having regard to the Convention on certain institutions common to the European Communities, and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1986 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period ending 20 September 1990 (1),

Whereas a seat has fallen vacant on the above Committee following the resignation of Mr João Antonio Gomes Proenca, notified to the Council on 8 November 1989;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Permanent Representation of Portugal on 26 January 1990,

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

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Victor Hugo de Jesus Sequeira is hereby appointed member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr João Antonio Gomes Proenca for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 20 September 1990.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 1990.

For the Council

The President

J. P. WILSON

(1) OJ No C 244, 30. 9. 1986, p. 2.
COUNCIL DECISION of 29 May 1990 amending Decision 84/636/EEC establishing a third joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community (90/268/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 (1),

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

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

Whereas the Community is called upon to take practical measures to help young workers;

Whereas it is the responsibility of the Member States, pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty, to encourage the exchange of young workers as part of a joint programme;

Whereas Decision 84/636/EEC of 13 December 1984 (4) establishes a third joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community;

Whereas the Council has also adopted the Youth for Europe action programme under Council Decision 88/348/EEC (5);

Whereas the European Council, at its meeting on 28 and 29 June 1985, adopted the conclusions of the ad hoc Committee for a People's Europe recommending the promotion of youth exchanges within the Community and the establishment of a genuine network of exchanges in each Member State and between the Member States;

Whereas it would seem appropriate to provide for the Council to examine the Commission's proposal for a new programme to encourage the exchange of young workers by 31 March 1991 and whereas the third programme ends not later than 31 December 1991; whereas it would appear to be necessary for the new programme to become applicable by 1 January 1992,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Article 12 of Decision 84/636/EEC is hereby replaced by the following:

'Article 12

1. The Council shall examine by 31 March 1991 the Commission's proposal concerning a Council Decision establishing a new joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community.

2. The third joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community shall end on the day preceding the day on which the Decision referred to in paragraph 1 takes effect and in any event by 31 December 1991.'

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1990.

For the Council

The President

B. AHERN

(1) OJ No C 89, 7. 4. 1990, p. 10.

(2) Opinion delivered on 18 May 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) Opinion delivered on 25 April 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(4) OJ No L 331, 19. 12. 1984, p. 36.

(5) OJ No L 158, 25. 6. 1988, p. 42.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 26 June 1990

allocating import quotas of chlorofluorocarbons for the period 1 July 1990 to 30 June 1991

(90/349/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88 of 14 October 1988 on certain chlorofluorocarbons and halons which deplete the ozone layer (1),

Whereas Article 3 of the abovementioned Regulation states that the importation into the Community of chlorofluorocarbons and halons originating in third countries shall be subject to quantitative limits;

Whereas Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88 states that with effect from 1 January 1990, the importation into the Community of chlorofluorocarbons originating in third countries not Parties to the Montreal Protocol is prohibited;

Whereas the Commission has published a notice to importers of chlorofluorocarbons and halons in the European Community (2) regarding Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88 and has thereby received applications for import quotas;

Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88 sets out the procedure according to which decisions can be taken concerning the implementation of the Regulation;

Whereas the Committee referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88 has delivered its opinion on a draft Commission proposal and the present Commission Decision concurs with that opinion,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The allocation of import quotas for chlorofluorocarbons controlled by the abovementioned Regulation and indicated in Group I of its Annex I during the period 1 July 1990 to 30 June 1991 is as indicated in the Annex.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 June 1990.

For the Commission

Carlo RIPA DI MEANA

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 297, 31. 10. 1988, p. 1.

(2) OJ No C 320, 22. 12. 1989, p. 26.

ANNEX

Import quotas of chlorofluorocarbons allocated to importers regarding Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88

1.2 // // // Importer // Quantity (1) // // // 1. Du Pont de Nemours // 776 // 2. Helm AG // 165 // 3. ICI // 400 // 4. Rhône-Poulenc Chemicals Ltd, ISC Division // 75 // 5. K & K-Horgen Ltd // 260 // 6. Montefluos // 400 // 7. Produits Chimiques Billancourt // 160 // 8. RA Bennett Ltd // 45 // 9. VOS BV // 40 // //

(1) Quantities are expressed in weighted tonnes according to the ozone depleting potentials (ODPs) specified in Annex I of the Regulation (EEC) No 3322/88. This is equivalent to the calculated levels mentioned in the same Regulation.
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COMMISSION DECISION

of 16 July 1990

amending Decision 82/527/EEC on health protection measures in respect of imports of fresh meat from South Africa

(90/391/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importations of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 89/662/EEC (2), and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas Namibia has become independent it is necessary to amend Commission Decision 82/527/EEC of 22 July 1982 on health protection measures in respect of imports of fresh meat from South Africa (3);

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

Decision 82/527/EEC is amended as follows:

1. In Article 1 (a), after 'of the bovine species', '(including buffalo), and of domestic sheep and goats' is added.

2. In Article 1 (a), the second indent is deleted.

3. In Article 1 (b), 'and to South-West Africa/Namibia' is deleted.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 30 June 1990.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 July 1990.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ No L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13.

(3) OJ No L 233, 7. 8. 1982, p. 39.