COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(93) 14 final 
Brussels, 22 January 1993 
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 
(presented by the Commission) 
A 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on reciprocal trade 
in cheese between the Community and Norway^, 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). 
Pursuant to an exchange of letters between the contracting parties^, the 
quantities and duties were maintained unchanged for 1992 pending the entry 
into force of the Agreement relating to the European Economic Area (EEA). 
Given that the EEA did not enter into force on 1 January 1993 as originally 
planned, the quantities and import duties applicable from that date should 
be fixed without prejudice to the provisions of the Agreement signed on 
14 July 19 86 between the Community and Norway following the accession of 
Spain and Portugal-*. 
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. 
3. It was also agreed that consultations would take place during the 
second half of 1993 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. 
1 OJ No L 362, 30.12.1988, p. 52. 
2 OJ No L 44, 20.2.1992, p. 38. 
3 OJ No L 328, 22.11.1986, p. 80. 
I 
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 
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 from 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 19891» the tariff quotas to be opened by the community and Norway 
respectively were laid down for the years 1989-1991 only; whereas, 
following an exchange of letters between the contracting parties2, those 
quotas were maintained unchanged for 1992; 
Whereas the quotas applicable from 1 January 1993 should be fixed without 
prejudice to the provisions of the Agreement signed on 14 July 1986 between 
the Community and Norway following the accession of Spain and Portugal;3 
Whereas the Commission has held consultations on this matter with Norway; 
whereas those consultations 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 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. 
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 Counci 
The President 
1 OJ No L 362, 30.12.1988, p. 52. 
2 OJ No L 44, 20.2.1992, p. 38. 
3 OJ No L 328, 22.11.1986, p. 80. 
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 1993, the quantities of cheese and the import duties laid down by 
the said Agreement are maintained without change, without prejudice to 
the provisions of the Agreement signed on 14 July 19 86 between the 
Community and Norway following the accession of Spain and Portugal. 
2. If necessary, during the second half of 1993, consultations will be held 
to determine the quantities and import duties applicable for the 
following years. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the above. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the Council of the 
European Communities 
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 1993, the quantities of cheese and the import duties laid down by 
the said Agreement are maintained without change, without prejudice to 
the provisions of the Agreement signed on 14 July 19 86 between the 
Community and Norway following the accession of Spain and Portugal. 
2. If necessary, during the second half of 1993, consultations will be held 
to determine the quantities and import duties applicable for the 
following years. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the above". 
I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the Kingdom of Norway 
Financial Statement 
1. BUDGET HEADING : Own resources (Article 100) (FF/93/001) 
Date : 04.01.93 
APPROPRIATIONS : ECU 1 260,972 Mio 
2. TITLE : 
Proposal 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 
3. LEGAL BASIS : 
Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS 
To extend for 1993 the reciprocal quotas and duties agreed between the Community and Norway on cheese 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENT IONS) 
- NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES) PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
ECU mi Uion 
3.1 CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
_ii2232_ECy_m|J.j.ion__ 
2.6 FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
(1994) ECU million 
0,5 
1995 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE 1996 1997 1998 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION (12 months) 
Normal import levy : ECU 1 845.4/tonne 
Reduced import levy : ECU 550.0/tonne 
Loss of levy per tonne:ECU 1 295.4/tonne 
Total loss of levy : 2 020 t x ECU 1 295.4/t x 1.195 (DR) = ECU 3.1 million (B) 
Exports to Norway do not qualify for export refunds. 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIAT IOKS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CH*#>TER Of THE CUR«ENT BUDGET ? 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
COMMENTS : 
Being an extension of the arrangements in force with no change in the quantities or duties, the financial 
impact has already been taken into account in the 1993 draft budget. 
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