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No C 188/18 Official Journal of the European Communities 29. 7. 85 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision amending Decision 81/971/EEC establishing 
a Community information system for the control and reduction of pollution caused by 
hydrocarbons discharged at sea(') 
(85/C 188/08) 
On 18 April 1985 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Committee appointed Mr Zoli as rapporteur-general to prepare its work on the 
matter. 
At its 227th plenary session (meeting of 30 May 1985) the Committee unanimously adopted 
the opinion set out below: 
1. General comments 
1.1. The Committee approves the draft Decision as it 
is fully in accordance with the opinion issued by the 
Committee on 4 July 1984. 
1.2. In the abovementioned opinion the Committee 
pointed out that the Community was adopting too 
narrow an approach in its measures to combat pollu­
tion. The Committee drew attention to the fact that 
considerable damage could be caused to the marine 
environment and coast lines not only by deliberate or 
operational discharges of hydrocarbons but also by 
pollution by substances other than hydrocarbons. 
1.3. The Committee thus fully endorses the proposed 
inclusion of substances other than hydrocarbons in the 
information system for the control and reduction of 
maritime pollution. 
1.4. The Committee recognizes the scientific and tech­
nical difficulties involved in producing an exhaustive 
list of harmful and dangerous substances in this field. 
In the Committee's view it is, however, necessary to 
envisage the drawing-up of guidelines for the harmful 
and dangerous substances to be covered by the Deci­
sion. 
Done at Brussels, 30 May 1985. 
Gerd MUHR 1.5. This initiative could be accompanied by stock­
taking operations (monitoring) aimed in particular at 
determining the quality of the coastal environment, 
along the lines of the earlier operations in a number of 
regions in respect of hydrocarbons. 
1.6. Finally, the Committee recognizes the importance 
of having a well-managed information system; this was 
particularly evident in conjunction with the recent 
disaster in the Straits of Messina (Sicily), when the 
existence of the system made it easier to take a number 
of decisions and measures to combat pollution. 
2. Specific comments 
2.1. Article 3 
As it will have to be possible under the new proposal to 
disseminate the information to the local authorities and 
non-EC countries concerned, the Committee proposes 
that Article 3 be amended to read as follows: 
'The Commission shall see to it that each Member 
State receives all the information in order to ensure 
the necessary dissemination of information to the 
authorities concerned ...'. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
(') OJ No CI 12, 7.5.1985, p. 5.
No C 180/14 Official Journal of the European Communities 8. 7. 87 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending for the third time Directive 
83/181/EEC determining the scope of Article 14 (1) (d) of Directive 77/388/EEC as regards 
exemption from value added tax on the final importation of certain goods i1) 
(87/C 180/05) 
On 20 February 1987 the Council, acting under Article 100 of the Treaty establishing the 
European Economic Community, asked the Economic and Social Committee for an Opinion 
on the abovementioned proposal. 
The Committee instructed its Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services to prepare 
the Opinion. The Section adopted its Opinion, based on the report by Mr Broicher, on 7 
April 1987. 
The Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion at its 246th plenary session 
(meeting of 13 May 1987): 
1. The Committee approves the draft Directive. 
2. The proposal is concerned only with minor reliefs which will make very little impact 
on overall trade. Nevertheless they entail improvements which appear to be necessary and 
which, in the Committee's view, could also be countenanced at national level. 
The Committee feels, however, that the arrangements under Article 1 (1) could have been 
somewhat more generous. 
Done at Brussels, 13 May 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
(!) OJ No C 53, 28. 2. 1987, p. 9.
31. 8. 87 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 232/7 
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the proposal for a Council Directive amending 
several Directives concerning the approximation of the laws of the Member States where there is 
provision for publication of attestations and certificates 
(87/C 232/05) 
On 25 February 1987, the Council decided, in accordance with Article 100 of the Treaty establishing 
the European Economic Community, to consult the Economic and Social Committee on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services was instructed to prepare the work on this 
topic and adopted its opinion on 6 May 1987 on the report by Mr Pearson. 
The Economic and Social Committee, at its 247th plenary session, meeting on 1 July 1987, adopted 
unanimously the following opinion: 
1. The Committee welcomes the Commission's 
proposal. 
2. The proposed deletions all occur in Annexes of the six 
Directives in question. Five of these are Framework 
Directives and specific Directives have subsequently been 
prepared and adopted, or await adoption, by Council in the 
particular spheres where the changes are proposed. 
3. The requirement laid down in each of these Directives to publish extracts from certificates in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities has lapsed for several years: as 
there has been no comment on the subject from any source 
the requirements have in the Committee's opinion, been 
shown to serve no useful purpose. It is only sensible therefore 
to save cost and the time of Commission personnel by 
deleting the relevant clauses in the Annexes of the Directives. 
The Committee notes that where a certificate has been 
withdrawn on grounds on non-compliance, the requirement 
to publish the details of the withdrawal is retained. 
Done at Brussels, 1 July 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the proposal for a Council Directive amending 
Directive 70/156/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the 
type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (') 
(87/C 232/06) 
On 18 February 1987 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 100 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services, which was responsible for preparing the 
Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 3 June 1987, in the light of the report by Mr 
Perrin-Pelletier. 
At its 247th plenary session (meeting of 1 July 1987) the Economic and Social Committee adopted the 
following opinion unanimously. 
The Committee approves the draft Directive, provided that the observations set out below are taken 
into consideration. 
0) OJ No C 48, 25. 2. 1987, p. 4.
6. 3. 89 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 56/25 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) laying down zootechnical and 
pedigree requirements for the marketing of purebred animals (*) 
(89/C 56/10) 
On 18 November 1988 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, 
under Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Com­
mittee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 1 December 1988. The Rapporteur was 
Mr Storie-Pugh. 
At its 161st plenary session (meeting of 14 December 1988), the Economic and Social 
Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
The Committee approves the Commission proposal. 
Done at Brussels, 14 December 1988. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE 
(!) OJ No C 304, 29. 11. 1988, p. 6. 
Opinion on the situation of the nuts sector in the Community 
(89/C 56/11) 
On 27 October 1988 the Economic and Social Committee, acting under the fourth paragraph 
of Article 20 of its Rules of Procedure, decided to draw up an Own-initiative Opinion on 
the situation of the nuts sector in the Community. 
The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Com­
mittee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 1 December 1988. The Rapporteur was 
Mr Margalef Masia. 
At its 261st plenary session (meeting of 14 december 1988) the Economic and Social Committee 
unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
1. Given that: 
— the production of nuts is mostly concentrated in the 
disadvantaged, southern regions of the Community, 
— the production of nuts is of considerable importance 
economically in these areas, the cultivation of nuts offers a valid alternative to 
surplus crops such as olives and grapes, and meets 
requirements regarding protection of the environ­
ment and conservation of rural areas; it is therefore 
to be hoped that nuts may be cultivated on land 
covered by set-aside arrangements, 
the residues left after the initial processing of nuts
24. 4. 89 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 102/19 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) providing for the adjustment of 
the price applicable to table wines delivered for compulsory distillation in Spain (*) 
(89/C 102/12) 
In accordance with Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
the Council decided on 8 December 1988 to exercise its option to ask the Economic and 
Social Committee for an Opinion on the abovementioned proposal. 
The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mr Riera-Marsa as rapporteur-
general with the task of preparing its work on the subject. 
At its 263rd plenary session (meeting of 22 February 1989) the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted the following Opinion unanimously. 
The Committee approves the Commission's proposal to extend to Spanish wines delivered 
for compulsory distillation for the marketing years 1988/1989 to 1990/1991 the same reduction 
of the purchase price as that provided for other Community Member States by Regulation 
(EEC) No 1441/88. 
Done at Brussels, 22 February 1989. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE 
(') OJ No C 329, 22. 12. 1989, p. 5.
26. 6. 89 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 159/51 
maize will therefore reduce pressure on world markets. 
Moreover the proposed production aids will cost less 
Done at Brussels, 26 April 1989. than export restitution so that the overall level of EC 
support expenditure in the maize sector will be reduced. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council regulation (EEC) amending Regulation (EEC) 
No 1418/76 on the common organization of the market in rice 
(89/C 159/19) 
On 10 April 1989, the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, 
under Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
Mr Delia Croce, as rapporteur-general, was responsible for preparing the Committee's work 
on the subject. 
At its 265th plenary session (meeting of 26 April 1989) the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted the following Opinion with no dissenting votes and one abstention. 
The Economic and Social Committee endorses the 
Commission's proposal. 
1. The Committee wishes to make the following 
comments: 
1.1. Article 1(1) does need to be amended to take 
account of the new classification of rice. In practice, 
however, the proposed amendment does not alter exist­
ing rules. 
1.2. The geographical location of Reunion (separ­
ated from Europe by a distance of 10 000 km), the high 
per capita consumption of rice in the island (a staple 
food) and the need to prevent a decline in the living standards of the poorer inhabitants provide every justi­
fication for the exemptions from import levies provided 
under Article 11a. 
1.3. The proposed subsidy for rice consignments 
from Member States [Article lla(4)] is perfectly justi­
fied given the total abolition of the levy on imports of 
husked rice and the reduction to a co-efficient of 0,30 
of the levy on imports of milled rice. 
1.4. The subsidy should be readjusted at regular 
intervals to take account of market pressure in the 
Community and fluctuating demand in Reunion. 
Done at Brussels, 26 April 1989. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE
7. 5. 90 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 112/3 
2.7. The Committee would also stress that the two 
sides of industry should be properly involved in the assessment of the results achieved and the identification 
of further action to be taken. 
Done at Brussels, 28 February 1990. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE 
Opinion on the draft Council Decision on the acceptance by the Community of a Decision/ 
Recommendation of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 
on the control of transfrontier movements of hazardous wastes 
(90/C 112/02) 
On 11 December 1989 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, 
under Article 130S of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned draft Decision. 
The Section for Protection of the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Affairs, which 
was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 
6 February 1990. The rapporteur was Mr van Dam. 
At its 274th plenary session (meeting of 28 February 1990) the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted the following Opinion by a majority vote, with one abstention. 
1. The Economic and Social Committee welcomes the Commission's proposal for accept­
ance by the Community of an OECD Decision/Recommendation on the control of transfron­
tier movements of hazardous wastes. 
/ 2. This document recommends the ratification and rapid application of the Treaty signed 
in Basle on 22 March 1989 by some of the OECD Member States (including all the EC 
countries except Ireland, which also intends to sign in due course), as well as by the 
Community. 
3. In the light of the fact that the EC Member States have signed the Treaty, it seems 
logical that the Decision/Recommendation should be approved. And given the contents of 
the Treaty, the Committee advises the Council to adopt the Commission proposal. 
Done at Brussels, 28 February 1990. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE
14. 10. 91 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 269/39 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) on the Common Organization of 
the Market in Fishery Products 
(91/C 269/13) 
On 15 May 1991 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, 
under Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Com­
mittee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 14 June 1991. The Rapporteur was 
Mr Muniz Guardado. 
At its 288th plenary session (meeting of 3 July 1991), the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted the following Opinion unanimously. 
The Committee is pleased that the Commission has taken the initiative in consolidating 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3796/81 of 29 December 1981 and its subsequent amendments. 
This proposal addresses the concern often expressed by the Committee that measures should 
be taken to simplify Community law and make it more accessible. 
To this end, the Committee hopes that the Commission, in the spirit of its decision of 1 April 
1987, will seek to codify regularly, and at shorter intervals, the texts for which it is responsible. 
Done at Brussels, 3 July 1991. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Francois STAEDELIN
31. 12. 91 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 339/1 
II 
(Preparatory Acts) 
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 
3 May 1989 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic 
compatibility (x) 
(91/C 339/01) 
On 26 June 1991 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 100 A of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the above-
mentioned proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services, which was responsible for preparing 
the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 10 July 1991. The Rapporteur 
was Mr Noordwal. 
At its 289th plenary session (meeting of 24 September 1991) the Economic and Social 
Committee adopted the following Opinion unanimously. 
1. Introduction 
1.1. Council Directive 89/336/EEC made provision 
for a transitional period up to 31 December 1992 during 
which the apparatus in question could continue to be 
subject to the national regulations in force as long as 
harmonized standards were not available. 
1.2. This transitional period is now regarded by the 
Commission as inadequate because a) the requisite har­
monized standards will not be ready on time and b) no 
provision has been made for the disposal of stocks of 
apparatus manufactured in accordance with the 
national regulations in existence at the time of the 
Directive's entry into force. Consequently, the Com-
0) OJ No C 162, 21. 6. 1991, p. 7. mission proposes the introduction of a transitional 
period extending until 31 December 1995. 
2. General comments 
The Committee reiterates the importance which it 
attaches in the run-up to the Single Market to the 
existence of European standards, and underlines the 
need for the European Committee for Electrotechnical 
Standardization (Cenelec) to speed up its work in this 
area. 
3. Specific comments 
The Committee supports the proposal, since the lack 
of harmonized standards may have an adverse effect 
on competition. In addition, it is necessary to permit 
the disposal of stocks of apparatus manufactured in 
accordance with national regulations and allow busi­
nesses to adapt gradually to the Directive's provisions. 
Done at Brussels, 25 September 1991. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Francois STAEDELIN
30.3.92 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC79/19
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilRegulation(EEC)amendingRegulation (EEC)
No1360/78onproducergroupsandassociationsthereof
(92/C79/09)
On4December1991theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheEconomicandSocialCommitteedecidedtoappointMrStraussasRapporteur-General
withthetaskofpreparingitsworkonthesubject.
Atits293rdplenarysession(meetingof30January1992),theEconomicandSocialCommittee
adoptedthefollowingOpinionnem.con.withoneabstention.
1.TheCommitteeapprovestheCommission'sproposaltoextendthedurationofthe
systemlaiddowninRegulation(EEC)No1360/78(l)onproducergroupsandassociations
thereof,asamended.Theschemeisdesignedtoencouragefarmerstojoinforces,inorder
tocentralizethesupplyofhigherqualityproductsmoreintunewithmarketdemand,and
improveproductionandmarketingstandards.
2.TheCommitteenotesthatBelgiumhasnottakenpartinthescheme,despitethe
changesmadeintheimplementation thresholdsthere.TheCommitteethereforeendorsesthe
Commission'sproposaltoexcludeBelgiumfromtheschemehenceforth.
3.TheCommissionistosubmitareporttotheCouncil,concerningtheresultsofthe
scheme,by1January1997.TheCommitteetruststhatitwillreceiveareferralonthis.
DoneatBrussels,30January1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
MichaelGEUENICH
(i)OJNoL166,23.6.1978.
OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC106/11 27.4.92
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDirectiveconcerningthecoordinationofprocedures
fortheawardofpublicworkscontracts
(92/C106/05)
On4February1992,theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity ,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforIndustry,Commerce,CraftsandServices,whichwasresponsibleforpreparing
theCommittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon6March1992.TheRapporteur
wasMrKaaris.
Atits295thPlenarySession(meetingof25March1992),theEconomicandSocialCommittee
adoptedunanimouslythefollowingOpinion.
1.TheProposalservesthepurposeofconsolidating inonesingletextalllegislative
instrumentsadoptedsince1971concerningproceduresfortheawardofpublicworks
contracts .
2.TheCommitteeconsidersitmostusefultohavealltextsassembledinoneDirective.It
hasbeenassuredbytheCommissionthatthisconsolidatedcompilationcontainsnomaterial
changesandservesnopoliticalpurposes.AsregardsAnnexI,itmustbeensuredthatonly
thosebodiesgovernedbypubliclawwhichsatisfythecriteriasetoutintheDirectiveare
includedintheAnnex.
3.TheCommitteewouldlikethelistinAnnexItobeconsideredpurelyindicativeand
besubjecttoconstantrevisiontoensurethatitpermanentlyreflectsthesituationinMember
States.
DoneatBrussels,25March1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
MichaelGEUENICH
NoC332/24 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities 16.12.92
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDecisionontheconclusionoftheProtocolof
AmendmenttotheEuropeanConventionfortheprotectionofanimalskeptforfarming
purposes
(92/C332/10)
On24June1992,theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity ,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforAgricultureandFisheries,whichwasresponsibleforpreparingtheCom­
mittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon1October1992.TheRapporteurwas
MrWick.
Atits300thPlenarySession(meetingof22October1992)theEconomicandSocialCommittee
adoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
—theavoidanceofsufferinginanimalsasaresultof
alteringthephenotypeorgenotypeinabreeding
programme ,
—thebanontheadministering ofsubstancesnot
permittedinanimalfeed,
—theneedtoensuretheproperslaughterofanimals
onfarms.
1.3.TheCommitteenotesthattheProtocol'scontent
hasalreadybeenincorporatedintheCommissionpro­
posalforaCouncilDirectiveconcerningtheprotection
ofanimalskeptforfarmingpurposes[COM(92)192
final].ItwouldthereforerefertoitsOpiniononthat
proposal.TheCommittteeapprovestheproposalsubjecttothe
followingcomments .
1.Comments
1.1.TheCommunityisacontractingpartytothe
EuropeanConventionof10March1976andmust
thereforetakeovertheProtocolamendingthisConven­
tionwhichwasapprovedbytheCouncilofEurope's
CommitteeofMinisterson15November1991.
1.2.TheCommitteewelcomesthechangesmadeon
thebasisofexperiencesgatheredinthemeantime,and
especially
—theallowancetobemadeforstockfarming
measuresthathavebeenmadepossiblebybiotechn­
ology,
DoneatBrussels,22October1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN