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2. In particular, the Committee welcomes the 
decision-making procedure set out in Article 3 of the 
Commission's proposal. This procedure will facilitate 
the incorporation into Community law of: 
— further developments in the inspection procedures 
introduced in accordance with the abovementioned 
IMCO resolutions, 
— new inspection procedures introduced in accordance 
with agreements which have not yet come into force 
in international law, such as IAA Convention No 
147 of 1976 on minimum standards to be observed 
on merchant ships and the international agreement 
of 1978 on the training, qualifications and watch 
duties of seamen. 3. The Committee also supports the arrangements set 
out in Article 3 concerning the frequency of the 
inspections and the procedures involved. It will not be 
possible to guarantee the uniform implementation of all 
the ship inspection procedures throughout the 
Community unless agreement is reached on the 
frequency of the measures and the procedures to be 
followed. 
4. The Committee would strongly urge the 
Commission, especially in view of the accidents that 
have occurred in recent years, to submit the necessary 
proposals for the further alignment of inspection 
regulations immediately after the adoption of the 
Decision. At all events these proposals should be 
submitted before the end of 1979. 
Done at Brussels, 24 January 1979. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Fabrizia BADUEL GLORIOSO 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 
introducing an accounting system for expenditure on infrastructure in respect of transport 
by rail, road and inland waterway 
The text referred to the Committee has been published in Official Journal of the European 
Communities No C 204 of 26 August 1978, page 5. 
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE OPINION 
On 14 August 1978 the Council referred the abovementioned proposal to the Economic and 
Social Committee in accordance with Article 75 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community. 
B. OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
The Economic and Social Committee prepared its opinion on the above matter at its 165th 
plenary session held in Brussels on 24 and 25 January 1979. 
The full text of the opinion is as follows: 
THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, and in particular Article 75 
thereof, 
Having regard to the request made by the Council of 
the European Communities on 14 August 1978 for an 
opinion, Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 of 
4 June 1970 (*), 
Having regard to the decision taken by its chairman on 
1 September 1978, instructing the Section for Transport 
and Communications to draw up an opinion on the 
matter, 
(*) OJ No L 130, 15. 6. 1970, p. 4. 
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Having regard to Article 29 of the Rules of Procedure, 
Having regard to the opinion adopted by that Section at 
its 123rd meeting held on 10 January 1979, 
Having regard to the oral report made by the 
rapporteur, Mr Fredersdorf, 
Having regard to the discussions at its meeting on 
24 January 1979 (165th plenary session), 
Having regard to a permanent accounting system is the 
best way of gaining knowledge of expenditure on 
transport infrastructure, 
Whereas the permenent accounting system brought into 
operation by Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 to achieve that very aim must be adjusted in the light of experience 
gained since then, 
HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING OPINION 
unanimousy: 
The Committee approves the Commission proposal 
which clarifies misunderstandings and facilitates matters 
in connection with both the accounting system and the 
submission of returns. 
Done at Brussels, 24 January 1979. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Fabrizia BADUEL GLORIOSO 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision adopting a research programme for the 
European Atomic Energy Community on codes and standards for fast breeder reactors 
(structural integrity of components) 
The text referred to the Committee has been published in Official Journal of the European 
Communities No C 17 of 19 January 1979, page 3. 
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE OPINION 
On 2 October 1978 the Council referred the abovementioned proposal to the Economic and 
Social Committee in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Atomic Energy Community. 
B. OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
The Economic and Social Committee prepared its opinion on the above matter at its 165th 
plenary session held in Brussels on 24 and 25 January 1979. 
The full text of the opinion is as follows: