COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(91) 494 final 
Brussels, 4 December 1991 
Recommendation for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the adaptation of the agreement in the form of an exchange 
of letters between the European Economic Community 
and the Kingdom of Norway concerning reciprocal trade in cheese 
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(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on reciprocal 
trade in cheese between the Community and Norway^1), signed on 22 
March 1989, is of unlimited duration and largely comprises 
reciprocal tariff quotas. However, the quotas were set for the 
first three years only (1989 to 1991). Hence, it is necessary to 
determine the quantities and import duties applicable as from 1 
January 1992. 
2. In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7 of the Agreement, 
the Commission has held consultations on this subject with Norway. 
In the course of these consultations it was agreed that the 
quantities and import duties should be maintained unchanged for one 
additional year, in view of the fact that in principle a new 
Agreement should enter into force on the same date as the Agreement 
relating to the EEA (European Economic Area). 
3. It has also been agreed that consultations will take place during 
the second half of 1992 concerning a possible review of the 
situât ion. 
In view of the above, it is proposed that the Council : 
should approve the draft exchange of letters attached to this 
proposal -, 
should authorize the President of the Council to designate the 
person empowered to sign the exchange of letters on behalf of 
the Community. 
(1) OJ No L 362 of 30.12.1988, p. 52 
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Recommendation for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the adaptation of the Agreement in the form of exchange of letters 
between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway 
concerning reciprocal trade in cheese. 
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 by the Commission, 
Whereas in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and 
the Kingdom of Norway concerning reciprocal trade in cheese, signed on 
22 March 1989(1>, the tariff quotas to be opened by the Community and 
Norway respectively were laid down for the years 1989-1991 only; 
whereas quotas applicable from 1 January 1992 should now be laid down; 
Whereas the Commission has held consultations on this matter with 
Norway and whereas these consultations have led to an Agreement; 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS 
Art icle 1 
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the 
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the 
adaptation of the Agreement on reciprocal trade in cheese is hereby 
approved on behalf of the Community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this decision. 
Art icle 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, For the Council 
The Près ident. 
(1) OJ No L 362 of 30.12.1988, p. 52 
A. LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY 
Brussels, 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the 
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway under paragraph 7 
of the Agreement on reciprocal trade in cheese, signed on 22 March 
1989. 
I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following 
results : 
1. For 1992, the quantities of cheese and the import duties laid down 
by the said Agreement are maintained without change; 
2. During the second half of 1992, consultations will be held to 
determine the quantities and import duties applicable for the 
fol lowing years. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm your Government's agreement 
concerning the content of this letter. 
I have the honour to be, Sir, 
On behalf of the Council of 
the European Communities 
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B. LETTER FROM THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY 
Brussels, 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows : 
"I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the 
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway under paragraph 7 
of the Agreement on reciprocal trade in cheese, signed on 22 March 
1989. 
I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following 
results : 
1. For 1992, the quantities of cheese and the import duties laid down 
by the said Agreement are maintained without change; 
2. During the second half of 1992, consultations will be held to 
determine the quantities and import duties applicable for the 
fol lowing years. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm your Government's agreement 
concerning the content of this letter." 
I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with 
the contents of this letter. 
I have the honour to be, Sir, 
For the Government of 
the Kingdom of Norway 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Own resources (Article 100) APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 369.5m 
2. TITLE: 
Proposal for a Counci I Decision on the adaptation of the agreement in the form of an exchange of letters 
between the European Economic Camunity and the Kingdom of Norway concerning reciprocal trade in cheese 
3. LEGAL BASIS: 
Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT: 
To extend for 1992 the quotas and duties agreed mutual ly between the Community and Norway on cheese 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENT ION) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
-OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL Period of 12 months 
ECU mi 11 ion 
- 3.1 Current Financial Year 
(1992) ECU mi 11 ion 
- 2.6 Following Financial Year 
(1993) ECU ml 11 ion 
- 0.5 
1994 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE 1995 1996 1997 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: (12 months) 
Normal import levy : ECU 1 883.1/tcnne 
Reduced import levy : ECU 550.0/tome 
Loss of levy per tome: ECU 1 333.1/tonne 
Total loss of levy : 2 020 t x ECU 1 333.1/t x 1,145 (DR) - ECU 3.1 mi 11 ion (B) 
Exports to Norway do not qua I ify for export refunds. 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES/ND 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
OBSERVATIONS: YES/ND 
YES/NO 
YES/ND 
Since an extension of the arrangements in force with no change in the quantities : 
financial impact has already been taken into account in the 1992 draft budget 
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