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
Date: 1991-12-04
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Norway, cheese, import levy, tariff quota, trade agreement

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 

C0M(91) 494 final 

Brussels, 4 December  1991 

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 

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(presented by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 

1.  The  Agreement  in  the  form  of  an  exchange  of  letters  on  reciprocal 
trade  in  cheese  between  the  Community  and  Norway^1),  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).  Hence,  it  is necessary  to 
determine  the  quantities  and  import  duties  applicable  as  from  1 
January  1992. 

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  (European  Economic  Area). 

3.  It  has  also  been  agreed  that  consultations  will  take  place  during 
the  second  half  of  1992  concerning  a  possible  review  of  the 
situât ion. 

In view of  the above,  it  is proposed  that  the Council  : 

should  approve  the  draft  exchange  of  letters  attached  to  this 
proposal -, 
should  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 of  30.12.1988, p. 52 

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Recommendation  for a 

COUNCIL  DECISION 

on  the adaptation of  the Agreement  in the form of 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  by  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  1989(1>,  the  tariff  quotas  to be opened  by  the  Community  and 
Norway  respectively  were  laid  down  for  the  years  1989-1991  only; 
whereas quotas applicable  from  1 January  1992 should  now be  laid down; 

Whereas  the  Commission  has  held  consultations  on  this  matter  with 
Norway  and whereas  these consultations have  led to an Agreement; 

HAS DECIDED AS  FOLLOWS 

Art icle 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. 

The  President  of  the  Council  is  hereby  authorized  to  designate  the 
person empowered  to sign  the Agreement  in order  to bind  the  Community. 

Art icle 2 

Done at Brussels, 

For  the Council 
The Près ident. 

(1) OJ  No L 362 of  30.12.1988, p. 52 

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  1992, the quantities  of  cheese  and  the  import  duties  laid  down 

by  the said Agreement  are maintained  without  change; 

2.  During  the  second  half  of  1992,  consultations  will  be  held  to 
determine  the  quantities  and  import  duties  applicable  for  the 
fol lowing years. 

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 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  1992, the quantities  of  cheese  and  the  import  duties  laid  down 

by  the said Agreement  are maintained  without  change; 

2.  During  the  second  half  of  1992,  consultations  will  be  held  to 
determine  the  quantities  and  import  duties  applicable  for  the 
fol lowing years. 

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 Kingdom  of  Norway 

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FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

DATE: 

1. BUDGET HEADING: Own resources (Article 100) 

APPROPRIATIONS:  ECU 1  369.5m 

2.  TITLE: 

Proposal for a Counci I Decision on the adaptation of the agreement  in the form of an exchange of letters 
between the European Economic Camunity and the Kingdom of Norway concerning  reciprocal  trade in cheese 

3. LEGAL BASIS: 

Article 113 of the Treaty 

4. AIMS OF PROJECT: 

To extend for 1992 the quotas and duties agreed mutual ly between the Community and Norway on cheese 

5.  FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS 

5.0 EXPENDITURE 

- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENT ION) 
- NATIONAL  ADMINISTRATION 
-OTHER 

5.1  REVENUE 

- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 

- NATIONAL 

Period of 12 months 
ECU mi 11 ion 

Current  Financial  Year 
(1992) ECU mi 11 ion 

Following Financial  Year 
(1993)  ECU ml 11 ion 

- 3.1 

- 2.6 

- 0.5 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

5.0.1  ESTIMATED  EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1  ESTIMATED REVENUE 

5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: (12 months) 

Normal  import  levy 
: ECU 1 883.1/tcnne 
Reduced  import  levy  : ECU  550.0/tome 

Loss of levy per tome: ECU 1 333.1/tonne 

Total  loss of levy 

: 2 020 t x ECU 1 333.1/t x 1,145 (DR) - ECU 3.1 mi 11 ion (B) 

Exports to Norway do not qua I ify for export  refunds. 

6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED  IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES/ND 

6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 

6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 

6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 

OBSERVATIONS: 

Since an extension of the arrangements in force with no change in the quantities : 
financial  impact has already been taken  into account  in the 1992 draft budget 

YES/ND 

YES/NO 

YES/ND 

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