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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(92) 131 final 
Brussels, 6 April 1992 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the extension of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria 
on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas 
for certain quality wines 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. The Agreement between the Community and Austria on the reciprocal 
establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines, signed on 23 
December 1988, is limited in duration to an initial period ending on 30 
June 1992. However, it provides for consultations to be held during the 
second half of 1991 to decide whether, and on what terms, the Agreement 
should be extended. 
2. Accordingly, the Commission has held consultations on this subject with 
Austria. 
In the course of these consultations, it was agreed that the Agreement 
should be extended 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 
first half of 1993, if necessary, concerning a possible review of the 
situation. 
4. In view of the above, it is proposed that the Council: 
- approve the draft exchange of letters attached to this proposal: 
- authorize the President of the Council to designate the person 
empowered to sign the exchange of letters on behalf of the Community. 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the extension of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria 
on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas 
for certain quality wines 
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 Agreement between the European Economic Community and Austria 
on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality 
wines*, signed on 23 December 1988, fixed the said quotas only for an 
initial period ending on 30 June 1992; whereas the quotas applicable from 
1 July 1992 should therefore be fixed; 
Whereas the Commission has held consultations on this matter with Austria 
and whereas these consultations have led to an Agreement, 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS 
Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the extension of the 
Agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain 
quality wines 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 For the Council 
The President 
1 OJ No L 348, 17.12.1988, p. 56. 
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AGREEMENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between 
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria 
on the extension of the Agreement on the reciprocal establishment 
of tariff quotas for certain quality wines 
A. LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Austria under paragraph 11 of the 
Agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain 
quality wines signed on 23 December 1988. 
I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following 
results: 
1. From 1 July 1992, the Agreement is extended for a further period of one 
year from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993. 
2. During the first half of 1993, consultations will be held, if necessary, 
to decide on a possible extension of this Agreement. 
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 AUSTRIA 
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 Republic of Austria under paragraph 11 of the 
Agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain 
quality wines signed on 23 December 1988. 
I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following 
results: 
1. From 1 July 1992, the Agreement is extended for a further period of one 
year from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993. 
2. During the first half of 1993, consultations will be held, if necessary, 
to decide on a possible extension of this Agreement. 
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 Republic of Austria 
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Financial Statement 
1. BUDGET HEADING : 1000 APPROPRIATIONS 
2. TITLE : 
Council Decision concerning the extension of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria 
3. LEGAL BASIS : Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS 
To extend the Agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(RE FUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
- NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
ECU 1.30 million CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
< 1992 ) FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
( 1993 2 
- ECU 0.65 million ECU 0.65 million 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION 
Loss of customs duties: 
85 000 hi of quality wine psr x ECU 14.5/hl = ECU 1 232 500 
2 000 hi of sparkling wine x ECU 40/hl = ECU 80 000 
ECU 1 312 500 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
YES/NO 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
YES/NO 
6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ? 
YES/NO 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
YES/NO 
COMMENTS : 
Loss of revenue is calculated on the hypothesis that the full quota is exhausted. 
The tariff concession does not reduce expenditure under the Community budget for export refunds 
because Austria is one of the third countries of destination for which no refund is payable. 
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