ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 224/14

EU-28 ethyl alcohol balance sheet for 2016

(Established on 29 June 2017 in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003)

(2017/C 224/05)

EU-28 ethyl alcohol balance sheet for 2016 Established on 29 June 2017 in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003 (1) Hectolitres of pure alcohol (HLPA) 1. Initial stock — — Agricultural origin 18 450 267 — Non-agricultural origin — 2. Production — — Agricultural origin 61 453 374 — Non-agricultural origin — 3. Imports (2) (3) 4 403 567 — 0 % duty 4 019 305 — Reduced duty — — 100 % duty 384 262 4. Total resources 84 307 208 5. Exports 1 527 788 6. Internal consumption 64 781 024 Agricultural Non-agricultural Total Food 10 062 772 Industrial 8 251 420 Fuel (3) 43 411 979 Other 3 054 853 Total 64 781 024 7. Final stock — — Agricultural origin 17 998 396 — Non-agricultural origin —

(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003 of 30 December 2003 introducing certain detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 laying down specific measures concerning the market in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin (OJ L 346, 31.12.2003, p. 19).

(2) Covers only products under codes CN 2207 10, CN 2207 20, CN 2208 90 91 and CN 2208 90 99.

(3) Excludes 0,3 million HLPA of ETBE under CN 2909 19 10 used to produce fuel.

Sources: Communications from the Member States/Eurostat COMEXT
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 253/9

Reorganisation measures — Decision on a reorganisation measure in respect of Insurance company ‘Nadejda’

(Publication made in accordance with Article 271 of Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II))

(2017/C 253/07)
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 268/4

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2017/C 268/04)

1. As provided for in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2. Procedure

Union producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Union producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3. Time limit

Union producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), CHAR 4/39, 1049 Brussels, Belgium (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4. This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Threaded tube or pipe cast fittings, of malleable cast iron The People’s Republic of China Thailand Anti-dumping duty Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 430/2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of threaded tube or pipe cast fittings, of malleable cast iron, originating in the People’s Republic of China and Thailand and terminating the proceeding with regard to Indonesia (OJ L 129, 14.5.2013, p. 1). 15.5.2018

(1) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(2) TRADE-Defence-Complaints@ec.europa.eu

(3) The measure expires at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 279/11

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-subsidy measures

(2017/C 279/05)

1. As provided for in Article 18(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Union (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the countervailing measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2. Procedure

Union producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of subsidisation and injury. Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Union producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3. Time limit

Union producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), CHAR 4/39, 1049 Brussels, Belgium (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4. This notice is published in accordance with Article 18(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037.

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Polyethylene terephthalate India Anti-subsidy duty Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 461/2013 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) originating in India following an expiry review pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 597/2009 (OJ L 137, 23.5.2013, p. 1). 24.5.2018

(1) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 55.

(2) TRADE-Defence-Complaints@ec.europa.eu

(3) The measure expires at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 302/2

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 28 Member States applicable as from 1 October 2017

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1))

(2017/C 302/02)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 278, 22.8.2017, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 321/6

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2017/C 321/04)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 54, the Explanatory note to CN subheading ‘0805 10 20 Sweet oranges, fresh’ is replaced by the following:

‘0805 10 22 to 0805 10 28 Sweet oranges, fresh These subheadings cover only oranges of the species Citrus sinensis. 0805 10 22 Navel oranges Navel oranges are characterised by the growth of a second fruit at the apex, which protrudes slightly and resembles a human navel. They are sweet, large, seedless oranges which have a rich and juicy flavour. This subheading includes varieties such as “Navel”, “Navels sanguinas”, “Lane late”, “Navelate”, “Navelina”, “Thomson”, “Washington”. 0805 10 24 White oranges White oranges are also called “common oranges” and they are frequently used in the juice industry. This subheading includes varieties such as “Salustiana”, “Valencia”, “Valencia late”, “Delta seedless”, “Midknight”, “Shamouti”. 0805 10 28 Other This subheading includes blood (“sanguine”) or pigmented oranges. The flesh and juice (and sometimes also the skin) of blood oranges have a pigmentation due to the presence of anthocyanins. Blood oranges include “Maltaise”, “Moro”, “Sanguinelli” / “Sanguinello”, “Tarocco”, “Blood ovals”, “Sanguinas redondas”, “Doubles fines”, “Washington sanguines” or “Improved doubles fines” or “Large sanguines” and “Portuguese”.’

(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 76, 4.3.2015, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 308/1

Commission Communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2014/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (1)

(Publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 15 of the Directive))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 308/01)

Annexes I and IV (MI-002): Gas meters

in relation to:

OIML R 137 Edition 2012

Notes:

The column ‘Comment’ indicates the compliance between OIML R 137 and the relevant requirement in Directive 2014/32/EU.

The indication ‘Covered’ means that:

— The requirement of OIML R 137 is identical to the one of Directive 2014/32/EU; or

— The requirement of OIML R 137 is more severe than the one of Directive 2014/32/EU; or

— All of the requirement of OIML R 137 fulfils requirements in Directive 2014/32/EU (even when Directive 2014/32/EU allows other alternatives)

The indication ‘Partially covered’ means that the requirement in Directive 2014/32/EU is not fully covered.

The indication ‘Not Covered’ means that the requirement in Directive 2014/32/EU is either not compatible with the relevant OIML R 137 requirement or not included in OIML R 137.

The indication ‘Not Relevant’ means that the requirement in Annex I to Directive 2014/32/EU is not relevant for gas meters.

Essential requirements in Directive 2014/32/EU (Annexes I and IV (MI-002)) OIML R 137 (2012) Comment ANNEX I 1.1 5.3.1 12.6.7 Partially covered 1.2 5.13.7 5.13.3 5.13.7 Covered 1.3 5.1 Covered 1.3.1 5.1 Covered 1.3.2 5.12 A.5.1 A.5.2 Partially covered 1.3.3 5.13.7 Partially covered 1.3.4 5.13.7 Partially covered 1.4 1.4.1 chapter 5 A.1 Covered 1.4.2 A.4.2.1 A.4.2.2 Covered 2 5.6 Partially covered 3 5.7 Covered 4 6.3.3 Covered 5 5.10 Covered 6 6.1.1 6.7 Covered 7 7.1 6.1.4 9.1.1 Covered 7.2 6 Covered 7.3 5.11 6.7.2 Partially covered 7.4 Not relevant 7.5 6.1.1 6.1.4 Covered 7.6 6.4.1 12.2 I.1.1 Annex I Covered 8 8.1 5.13.8 6.5.1 9.1.4.2 Covered 8.2 9.1.1 9.1.3 Covered 8.3 I.1.1 I.1.3 Covered 8.4 I.1.3 Covered 8.5 6.3.1 Covered 9 9.1 7 Covered 9.2 7.1 Covered 9.3 8.1 Covered 9.4 8.1 Covered 9.5 6.4.2 6.3.1 Covered 9.6 Not relevant 9.7 4.1 Partially covered 9.8 7.1 Covered 10 10.1 6.3.1 Covered 10.2 6.3.1 Covered 10.3 3.1.8 Covered 10.4 Not covered 10.5 6.1.5 Partially covered 11 11.1 Not relevant 11.2 Not relevant 12 10 11.1.1 12.3 Covered ANNEX IV (MI-002) Definitions 3.1.1 3.3.3 3.3.2 3.3.4 3.4.3 & 5.11 Covered 1 12.2 Covered 1.1 5.2 Partially covered 1.2 5.1 12.6.7.1 Covered 1.3 5.1 Covered 1.4 5.1 Covered 1.5 5.1 Covered 2 2.1 5.3 5.4 Covered 2.2 5.3.5 Partially covered 3 3.1 3.1.1 5.13.7 Partially covered 3.1.2 12.6.15 Covered 3.1.3 Table 5 3.2.7 Partially covered 3.2 5.13.3 Covered 4 4.1 4.1.1 5.10 Covered 4.1.2 5.10 Covered 4.2 4.2.1 5.10 Not covered 4.2.2 5.10 Not covered 5 5.1 6.6.2 Not covered 5.2 6.6.4 Partially covered 5.3 6.3.2 Not covered 5.4 12.6.4 Covered 5.5 6.4.1 Covered 5.6 5.13.2 Covered 6 4.1 Partially covered

(1) OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p. 149.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 331/5

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2017/C 331/07)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 23 August 2017 Duration 23 August 2017-31 December 2017 Member State Belgium Stock or Group of stocks PLE/7HJK. Species Plaice (pleuronectes platessa) Zone VIIh, VIIj and VIIk Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 17/TQ127

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 351/18

Commission notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 351/06)
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 370/2

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2017/C 370/02)

Pursuant to the first indent of Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 372:

9018 90 84 Other

The following text shall be inserted after the existing text:

‘This subheading does not cover so-called “tourniquets”. These generally consist of a strap and a buckle system. They are used, by tightening the strap, to control the blood circulation to an extremity for a short period. Other kinds of tourniquets may have, for example, a rod for tightening. Due to their simple construction and materials used, they are not similar to instruments and appliances covered by the present subheading although they fulfil a medical purpose (generally, classified according to the constituent material of the strap). See in particular the HS Explanatory Note to heading 9018, fourth paragraph. ’

(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 76, 4.3.2015, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 396/18

Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Request made by a contracting entity — end of suspension of deadline

(2017/C 396/13)

On 2 November 2016 the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (1).

This request, from the Czech Republic, concerns certain activities in the market for retail of electricity and gas in the Czech Republic. The relevant notice was published on page 10 of OJ C 23 on 24 January 2017. Two prolongation notices were published on page 10 of OJ C 167 on 25 May 2017 and on page 4 of OJ C 276 on 19 August 2017.

Pursuant to Annex IV, point 2, to Directive 2014/25/EU, the Commission may require the Member State or the contracting entity concerned or the competent independent national authority or any other competent national authority to provide all necessary information or to supplement or clarify information given within an appropriate time limit. On 28 June 2017 the Commission asked the Czech Authorities to provide additional information by 5 July 2017 at the latest. The reply of the Czech authorities was received on 1 August 2017.

In the event of late or incomplete answers, the initial deadline shall be suspended for the period between the expiry of the time limit set in the request for information, and the receipt of the complete and correct information.

The final deadline will expire after 18 working days after the receipt of the complete and correct information. The final deadline therefore expires on 3 January 2018.

(1) OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 421/21

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2017/C 421/17)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 7.10.2017 Duration 7.10.2017-31.12.2017 Member State Estonia Stock or Group of stocks COD/N3M. Species Cod (Gadus morhua) Zone NAFO 3M Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 30/TQ127

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 410/5

Summary of European Union decisions on marketing authorisations in respect of medicinal products from 1 October 2017 to 31 October 2017

(Decisions taken pursuant to Article 34 of Directive 2001/83/EC (1) or Article 38 of Directive 2001/82/EC (2))

(2017/C 410/02)

— Issuing, maintenance or modification of a national marketing authorisation

Date of the decision Name(s) of the medicinal product INN (International Non-Proprietary Name) Holder(s) of the marketing authorisation Member State concerned Date of notification 5.10.2017 Lincocin and its associated names Lincomycin See Annex I See Annex I 9.10.2017

(1) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67.

(2) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 421/22

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2017/C 421/18)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 10.10.2017 Duration 10.10.2017-31.12.2017 Member State Belgium Stock or Group of stocks ANF/*8ABDE (special condition to ANF/07.) Species Anglerfish (Lophiidae) Zone VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 23/TQ127

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 436/4

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2017/C 436/06)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 23.10.2017 Duration 23.10.2017-31.12.2017 Member State Portugal Stock or Group of stocks GFB/89- (including special condition GFB/*567-) Species Greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) Zone Union and international waters of VIII and IX Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 31TQ2285

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 441/15

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 441/08)

Decisions granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder of the authorisation Authorisation number Authorised use Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2017) 8331 15 December 2017 Sodium dichromate EC No 234-190-3, CAS No 10588-01-9 (anhydrous) CAS No 7789-12-0 (dihydrate) Gruppo Colle s.r.l. Via G. Di Vittorio 3/5, 59025 Usella, Cantagallo, Prato, Italy REACH/17/27/0 Use of sodium dichromate as mordant in wool dyeing with dark colours 15 December 2021 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies for the holder at present

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm
Corrigendum to Passenger Name Records (PNR)

Passenger Information Units — List of the Passenger Information Units referred to in Article 4 of Directive (EU) 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

(This list reflects the established Passenger Information Units in the Member States responsible for collecting PNR data from air carriers, storing and processing those data and transferring those data or the result of processing them to the competent authorities referred to in Article 7 of the PNR Directive)

( Official Journal of the European Union C 230 of 2 July 2018 )

(2018/C 332/09)

On page 6:

The following Member States which have notified the establishment of their Passenger Information Unit are added:

— Germany: Bundeskriminalamt Referat ZI 15-PIU
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 220/10

Corrigendum to the list of competent authorities referred to in Article 7 of Directive (EU) 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

( Official Journal of the European Union C 194 of 6 June 2018 )

(2018/C 220/06)

On page 4, indent ‘in Italy:’:

for:

‘La polizia di Stato; L’Arma dei Carabinieri; Il Corpo della Guardia di Finanza; Il Corpo della Polizia Penitenziaria.’,

read:
Corrigendum to Passenger Name Records (PNR)

List of Member States who have decided the application of the PNR Directive to intra-EU flights as referred to in Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

(If a Member State decides to apply this Directive to intra-EU flights, it shall notify the Commission in writing. A Member State may give or revoke such a notification at any time. The Commission shall publish that notification and any revocation of it in the Official Journal of the European Union)

( Official Journal of the European Union C 196 of 8 June 2018 )

(2019/C 316/12)

On page 29:

The following Member State that has notified the Commission of the application of the PNR Directive in intra-EU flights is added:
Corrigendum to Passenger Name Records (PNR) — Competent authorities — List of competent authorities referred to in Article 7 of Directive (EU) 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

( Official Journal of the European Union C 194 of 6 June 2018 )

(2019/C 69/05)

On page 4, indent ‘in Latvia’:

for:

‘Drošības policija;

Valsts policija;

Valsts robežsardze;

Lekšējās drošības birojs;

Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs;

Militārā policija;

Militārās izlūkošanas un drošības dienests;

Satversmes aizsardzības birojs;

Valsts ieņēmumu dienesta Finanšu policijas pārvalde un Muitas policijas pārvalde;

Prokuratūra.’,

read:

‘Valsts drošības dienests;

Valsts policija;

Valsts robežsardze;

Iekšējās drošības birojs;

Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs

Militārā policija;

Militārās izlūkošanas un drošības dienests;

Satversmes aizsardzības birojs;

Valsts ieņēmumu dienesta Finanšu policijas pārvalde un Muitas policijas pārvalde;