Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) on certain procedures for applying the Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria of the other
Date: 1993-05-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Bulgaria, agreement (EU), agricultural product, common organisation of markets, import levy

COMMISSION  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 

C0M(93)179  final 

Brussels,  5  May  1993 

Proposal  for a 

COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EEC) 

on certain procedures  for applying the Interim Agreement 

on trade and trade related matters between 

the European Economic Community  and the 

European Coal and Steel Community  of the one part, 

and Romania of the other 

Proposal  for a 

COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EEC) 

on certain procedures  for applying the Interim Agreement 

on trade and trade related matters 

between 

the European Economic  Community 

and the 

European Coal and steel Community  of the one part, 

and the Republic of Bulgaria of the other 

(presented  by  the  Commission) 

Explanatory memorandum 

1. The  proposed  regulations  aim  at  the  introduction  of  the 

modalities  for the application of certain safeguard measures 

and measures of commercial protection contained in the interim 

agreements preceding  the Europe Agreements  concluded  between 

the  European  Economic  Community  and  the  Coal  and  Steel 

Community  of  the  one  part  and  Romania  and  Bulgaria  of  the 

other part. 

2. The  objectif  is  the  introduction  of  specific  rules  to  the 

general provisions concerning the  import regime including the 

provisions  establishing  a  protection  against  subsidies  and 

dumping  practices  in  relation  with  imports  from  third 

countries. The specific rules shall abide by the obligations 

undertaken  in  the  interim  agreements  and  shall respect  the 

Community procedure for the application of such measures. 

3. The  regulatvlions  are  to  a  large  extent  similar  or  even 

identical to the regulations adopted  for the application of 

the Lome-agreements'-) and  the  agreement between  the CEE and 
Austria2 >. 

1) O.J. Nr. L 358 of 21.12.1990, p. 4 
2) O.J. Nr. L  74 of 20.03.1990, p. 1 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL REGULATION  (EEC) N* 

Of 

on certain procedures  for applying the Interim Agreement 

on trade and trade related matters between 

the European Economic Community  and the 

European Coal and Steel Community  of the one part, 

and Romania of the other 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,  and in 

particular Article  113 thereof. 

Having regard to the proposal from the  Commission, 

whereas an Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between 

the  European  Economic  Community  and  the  European  Coal  and  Steel 

Community,  of the one part, and Romania  of  the other part  (hereinafter 

referred to as "the Agreement") was signed in Brussels on 

Whereas it is necessary to lay down the procedures  for applying certain 

provisions of the Agreement; 

Whereas,  with  regard  to  trade  protection  measures,  it  is appropriate, 

where  the provisions  of  the Agreement  render  it necessary,  to  lay down 

specific  provisions  concerning  the  general  rules  provided  for  in 

particular  in Council  Regulation  (EEC) N*288/82 of  5 February  1982  on 

common  rules  for  imports*1^,  last  modified  by  Council  Regulation 

(EEC)  N*  2727/90  of  26.9.19902>  and  in  Council  Regulation  (EEC) 

N*2423/88  of  11 July  1988  on  protection  against  dumped  or  subsidized 

imports  from  countries  not  members  of  the  European  Economic  Community 
3). 

(1) 

0J  N'L  35, 9.2.1982, p.1 

2)  O.J.L  262 of  26.9.1990, p.11 
3) 0J N'L 209, 2.8.1988, p.1 

Whereas  account  should  be  taken  of  the  undertaking  set  out  in  the 

Agreement  when  examining  whether  a  safeguard  measure  should  be 

introduced; 

Whereas the procedures concerning safeguard clauses provided  for in the 

Treaty are also applicable; 

Whereas  specific  provisions  have  been  adopted  for  safeguard  measures 

concerning the textile products covered by Protocol  1 of the Agreement; 

Whereas  certain  special  procedures  should  be  introduced  for  the 

application of safeguard measures in the agricultural sectors; 

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 

Title I 

Agricultural Products 

Article 1) 

Provisions  for  the  application  of  Article  15  (2)  and  (4)  of  the 

Agreement  concerning  agricultural  products  failing  within  Annex  M  of 

the  Treaty  and  subject  in  the  framework  of  the  common  market 

organization  to a regime of  levies and concerning  products  falling with 

CN  codes  0711  90 40,  2003 10 20  and  2003 10 30  shall  be  adopted  in 

accordance  with  the procedure  provided  for  in Article 26 of  Regulation 

(EEC)  N'2727/754)  or  in  the  corresponding  provisions  of  other 

regulations  establishing  a  common  organization  of  the  agricultural 

markets. 

4) 

Council  Regulation  (EEC)  N*2727/75  of  29  October  1975  on  the 
comlon  organization  of  the  market  in  cereals  (OJ  N*L  281, 
1.11.75,  p.1).  Regulation  last  amended  by  Regulation  (EEC) 
N*3653/90  (OJ N-L362,  2712.1990,  p.28). 

4-

These provisions may provide for the introduction of a system of  import 

certificates  in  those  sectors  in  which  such  certificates  are  not 

provided for by the common organization of agricultural markets. 

TITLE II 

Protective Measures 

Article 2) 

The  Council  may,  in  accordance  with  the  procedures  provided  for  in 

Article  113  of  the  Treaty,  decide  to  refer  to  the  Joint  Committee 

established  by  the  Agreement  with  regard  to  the measures  provided  for 

in  Articles  23  and  46  (2)  of  the  Agreement.  Where  necessary,  the 

Council  shall  adopt  these  measures  in  accordance  with  the  same 

procedure. 

The Commission may, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member 

State, present the necessary proposals to this end. 

Article 3) 

1. 

In  the  case  of  a  practice  that  may  justify  application  by  the 

Community  of the measures provided  for in Article 34  of the Agreement, 

the  Commission,  after  examining  the  case, on  its own  initiative  or  at 

the  request  of  a  Member  State,  shall  decide  whether  such  practice  is 

compatible with  the Agreement.  Where necessary,  it  shall  propose  the 

doption  of  safeguard  measures  to  the  council,  which  shall  act  in 

accordance  with  the  procedure  laid  down  in Article  113  of  the  Treaty, 

except in the cases of aid to which Regulation  (EEC) N*2423/88 applies, 

when  measures  shall  be  taken  according  to  the procedures  laid  down  in 

that  Regulation. 

Such  safeguard  measures  shall  be  taken  only  under 

conditions set out in Article 34  (6) of the Agreement. 

2. 

In the case of a practice that may cause measures to be applied 

to  the  Community  by  Romania  on  the  basis  of Article  34  (6) of  the 

Agreement,  the  Commission,  after  examining  the  case,  shall  decide 

whether the practice is compatible with the principles set out in the 

Agreement.  Where necessary, it shall take appropriate decisions. 

\ 

Article 4) 

In the case of a practice which is liable to warrant the application, 

by the  Community,  of the measures  provided  for  in Article  24 of the 

Agreement, the introduction of anti-dumping measures  shall be decided 

upon  in  accordance with the provisions  laid down  in Regulation (EEC) 

W2423/88 and the procedure provided for ia Article 28 par. 2 and par. 

3 (b) and (d) of the Agreement. 

Article 5) 

1. 

Where a Member State requests the Commission to apply safeguard 

measures  as  provided  for  in Articles  25  or  26  of  the Agreement, it 

shall  provide  the  Commission,  in  support  of  its  request,  with  the 

information needed to justify it. 

If  the  Commission  decides  not  to  apply  safeguard  measures,  it  shall 

inform  the  Council  and  the  Member  States  accordingly  within  five 

working days of receipt of the request from the Member state. 

Any  Member  State  may  refer  this  decision  of  the  Commission  to  the 

Council within ten working days of its notification. 

If the Council, acting upon qualified majority, indicates its intention 

to  adopt  a  different  decision,  the  Commission  shall  inform  Romania 

thereof forthwith and shall notify it of the opening of consultations 

within the Joint Committee as provided for in Article 28 (2) and (3) of 

the Agreement. 

The  Council,  acting  by  a  qualified  majority,  may  take  a  different 

decision  within  twenty  working  days  of  the  conclusion  of  the 

consultations with Romania within the Joint Committee. 

2. 

The  Commission  shall  be  assisted  by  a  committee  (hereinafter 

referred  to  as  the  "Committee")  composed  of  representatives  of  the 

Member states and chaired by a representative of the Commission. 

The  Committee  shall  meet  when .convened  by  its  chairman. 

The  latter 

shall communicate  any  appropriate  information  to  the  Member  states  at 

the earliest opportunity. 

3. 

Where  the Commission,  on its own  initiative or at the request of 

a  Member  State,  decides  that  the  safeguard  measures  provided  for  in 

Articles 25 or 26 of the Agreement  should be applied: 

- 

it  shall inform the Member  states  forthwith  if acting  on  its own 

initiative  or,  if  it  is responding  to  a Member  State's  request, 

within five working days of the date of receipt of that request, 

- 

it shall consult the Committee, 

- 

at  the  same  time  it  shall  inform  Romania  and  notify  the  Joint 

Committee  of  the  opening  of  consultations  as  referred  to  in 

Article 28  (2) and  (3) of the Agreement, 

- 

at  the  same  time  it  shall  provide  the  Joint  Committee  with  all 

the information necessary  for these consultations. 

4. 

In any event,  the consultations  within the Joint  Committee  shall 

be  deemed  to be  completed  thirty  days  after  the  notification  referred 

to in the fourth subparagraph of paragraph  1 and in paragraph  3. 

At  the  end  of  the  consultations  or  on  expiry  of  the  period  of  thirty 

days,  and  if  no  other  arrangement  proves  possible,  the  Commission, 

after  consulting  the  Committee,  may  take  appropriate  measures  to 

implement Articles 25 and 26 of the Agreement. 

5. 

The  decision  referred  to  in  paragraph 4  shall  be  notified 

forthwith to the Council, the Member States and Romania;  it shall also 

be notified to the Joint Committee. 

The decision shall be immediately applicable. 

6. 

Any Member State may refer the commission decision referred to in 

paragraph 4  to  the  Council  within  ten  working  days  of  receiving 

notification of the decision. 

7. 

If the Commission has not taken a decision within the meaning of 

the second subparagraph of paragraph 4 within ten working days of the 

end  of  the  consultations  within the Joint  Committee  or,  as the case 

maybe,  the  end  of  the  period  of  thirty  days  referred  to  in  that 

paragraph,  any  Member  State  which  has  referred  the  matter  to  the 

Commission in accordance with paragraph 3 may refer it to the Council. 

8. 

In  the  cases  referred  to  in  paragraphs 6  and 7  the  council, 

acting by qualified majority, may adopt a different decision within two 

months. 

Article 6) 

1. 

Where  exceptional  circumstances  arise  within  the  meaning  of 

Article 28  (3)  (d) 

of  the  Agreement,  the  Commission  may  take 

immediate  safeguard measures  in the cases referred  to in Articles 25 

and 26 of the Agreement. 

2. 

If  the  Commission  receives  a  request  from  a  Member  State, it 

shall take a decision thereon within  five working days of  receipt of 

the request. 

The commission  shall notify the Council and the Member  states of its 

decision. 

3. 

Any  Member  State  may  refer  the  Commission's  decision  to  the 

Council in accordance with the procedure provided  for in Article 5(6). 

The procedure  set out  in Article  5, par. 6 to 8  shall be applicable. 

If  the  Commission  has  not  taken  a  decision  within  the  time  limit 

mentioned  in  paragraph 2,  any  Member  State  which  has  referred  the 

matter to the Commission may refer it to the council in accordance with 

the procedures  laid down  in the  first  and  second  subparagraphs  of this 

paragraph. 

Article  7) 

The  procedures  laid  down  in  Articles  5  and 6  shall  not  apply  to 

products covered by Protocol  1 of the Agreement. 

Article  8) 

By way of derogation  from Articles  5 and 6, if the circumstances  demand 

that  measures  are  taken  concerning  agricultural  products  on  the  basis 

of Articles  16 and 25 of the Agreement or on the basis of provisions  in 

the  Annexes  covering  these  products,  such  measures  shall  be  taken 

according to procedures provided  for by the rules establishing  a common 

organization  of  the  agricultural  markets,  or  in  specific  provisions 

adopted  under  Article 235  of  the  Treaty  and  applicable  to  products 

resulting  from  the  processing  of  agricultural  products,  provided  that 

the conditions  established  under Article  16 or Article  28  (2)  and  (3) 

of the Agreement are met. 

Article  9) 

Notification  to the Joint  Committee  as required  by the Agreement  shall 

be  the  responsibility  of  the  commission,  acting  on  behalf  of  the 

Community. 

Article  10) 

This regulation does not preclude the application of safeguard measures 

provided  for  in  the  Treaty,  in  particular  in  Articles  108  and 109, 

according to the procedures  laid down therein. 

) 

Article  11) 

This regulation  shall enter into force on the day  following that of its 

publication  in the official Journal of the European  Communities. 

This Regulation shall be binding  in its entirety and 

directly  applicable  in all Member  States 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 

The President 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) N* 

Of 

on certain procedures for applying the interim Agreement 

on trade and trade related matters 

between 

the European Economic Community 

and the 

European coal and Steel Community of the one part, 

and the Republic of Bulgaria of the other 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in 

particular Article 113 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Whereas an Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between 

the  European  Economic  Community  and  the  European  Coal  and  Steel 

Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria of the other 

part  (hereinafter  referred  to  as  "the  Agreement")  was  signed  in 

Brussels on 

Whereas it is necessary to lay down the procedures for applying certain 

provisions of the Agreement; 

Whereas,  with  regard  to  trade  protection  measures,  it  is appropriate, 

where  the provisions of  the Agreement  render  it necessary,  to  lay down 

specific  provisions  concerning  the  general  rules  provided  for  in 

particular  in Council  Regulation  (EEC) N*288/82 of  5 February  1982 on 

common  rules  for  imports^1),  last  modified  by  Council  regulation 

(EEC)  N*  2727/90  of  26  September  19902>  and  in  Council  Regulation 

(EEC)  N*2423/88  of  11*July  1988  on  protection  against  dumped  or 

subsidized  imports  from  countries  not  members  of  the  European  Economic 

Commun ity3>; 

Whereas  account  should  be  taken  of  the  undertaking  set  out  in  the 

Agreement  when  examining  whether  a  safeguard  measure  should  be 

introduced; 

Whereas the procedures concerning  safeguard clauses provided  for in the 

Treaty are also applicable; 

Whereas  specific  provisions  have  been  adopted  for  safeguard  measures 

concerning the textile products covered by Protocol  1 of the Agreement; 

Whereas  certain  special  procedures  should  be  introduced  for  the 

application of safeguard measures in the agricultural sectors; 

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 

Title I 

Agricultural Products 

Article  1) 

Provisions  for  the  application  of  Article  15  (2)  and  (4)  of  the 

Agreement  concerning  agricultural  products  falling  within  Annex II  of 

the  Treaty  and  subject  in  the  framework  of  the  common  market 

(1) 

OJ  N*L  35, 9.2.1982, p.1 

2) O.J. L 262 of  26.9.1990 
3)  OJ  N'L 209, 2.8.1988, p.1 

organization to a regime of levies and concerning products  falling with 

CN  codes  0711 90 40,  2003  10  20  and  20031030  shall  be  adopted  in 

accordance with the procedure provided  for in Article  26  of  Regulation 

(EEC)  N*2727/75^) 

or  in  the  corresponding  provisions  of  other 

regulations  establishing  a  common  organization' of  the  agricultural 

markets. 

These  provisions  may  provide  for  the  introduction  of  a 

system  of  import  certificates  in  those  sectors  in  which  such 

certificates  are  not  provided  for  by  the  common  organization  of 

agricultural markets. 

TITLE II 

Protective Measures 

Article  2) 

The  Council  may,  in  accordance  with  the  procedures  provided  for  in 

Article  113  of  the  Treaty,  decide  to  refer  to  the  Joint  Committee 

established  by  the Agreement  with  regard  to  the measures  provided  for 

in  Articles  23  and  46  (2)  of  the  Agreement.  Where  necessary,  the 

Council  shall  adopt  these  measures  in  accordance  with  the  same 

procedure. 

The Commission may, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member 

State, present the necessary proposals to this end. 

Article  3) 

1. In  the  case  of  a  practice  that  may  justify  application  by  the 

Community of the measures provided  for in Article 34  of the Agreement, 

the Commission,  after examining the case, on its own initiative or at 

4) 

Council  Regulation  (EEC)  N'2727/75  of  29  October  1975  on  the 
com Ion  organization  of  the  market  in  cereals  (OJ  N'L  281, 
1.11.75,  p.1).  Regulation  last  amended  by  Regulation  (EEC) 
N'3653/90 (OJ N*L362, 2712.1990, p.28). 

the  request  of  a  Member  State,  shall  decide  whether  such  practice  is 

compatible  with  the Agreement.  Where  necessary,  it  shall  propose  the 

adoption  of  safeguard  measures  to  the  council,  which  shall  act  in 

accordance  with  the  procedure  laid  down  in Article  113  of  the  Treaty, 

except in the cases of aid to which Regulation  (EEC) N*2423/88 applies, 

when measures  shall be taken  according  to  the procedures  laid  down  in 

that  Regulation.  Such  safeguard  measures  shall  be  taken  only  under 

conditions  set out in Article 34  (6) of the Agreement. 

2. In the  case  of a practice  that may  cause measures  to be  applied  to 

the  Community  by  Bulgaria  on  the  basis  of  Article  34  (6)  of  the 

Agreement,  the  Commission,  after  examining  the  case,  shall  decide 

whether  the  practice  is compatible  with  the  principles  set  out  in the 

Agreement,  where necessary, it shall take appropriate decisions. 

Article 4) 

In the  case  of  a practice which  is  liable  to warrant  the  application, 

by  the  Community,  of  the  measures  provided  for  in  Article  24  of  the 

Agreement,  the  introduction  of  anti-dumping  measures  shall  be  decided 

upon  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  laid  down  in  Regulation  (EEC) 

N*2423/88 and the procedure provided  for  in Article  28 par. 2 and par. 

3  (b) and  (d) of the Agreement. 

Article  5) 

1. Where  a  Member  state  requests  the  Commission  to  apply  safeguard 

measures  as  provided  for  in  Articles  25  or  26  of  the  Agreement,  it 

shall  provide  the  Commission,  in  support  of  its  request,  with  the 

information needed to justify it. 

/( M 

If  the  Commission  decides  not  to  apply  safeguard- measures,  it  shall 

inform  the  council  and  the  Member  states  accordingly  within  five 

working days of receipt of the request from the Member  State. 

Any  Member  State  may  refer  this  decision  of  the  Commission  to  the 

Council within ten working days of its notification. 

If the Council, acting upon qualified majority, indicates  its  intention 

to  adopt  a  different  decision,  the  Commission  shall  inform  Bulgaria 

thereof  forthwith  and  shall notify  it of  the  opening  of  consultations 

within the Joint Committee  as provided  for in Article 28  (2) and  (3) of 

the Agreement. 

The  Council,  acting  by  a  qualified  majority,  may  take  a  different 

decision  within  twenty  working  days  of  the  conclusion  of  the 

consultations with Bulgaria within the Joint Committee. 

2. 

The  Commission  shall  be  assisted  by  a  committee  (hereinafter 

referred  to  as  the  "Committee")  composed  of  representatives  of  the 

Member States and chaired by a representative of the  Commission. 

The  Committee  shall  meet  when  convened  by  its  chairman. 

The  latter 

shall  communicate  any  appropriate  information  to  the  Member  States  at 

the earliest  opportunity. 

3. 

Where  the Commission,  on its own initiative  or  at the  request of 

a  Member  state,  decides  that  the  safeguard  measures  provided  for  in 

Articles 25 or 26 of the Agreement  should be applied: 

- 

it  shall inform the Member  States  forthwith  if  acting  on  its own 

initiative  or,  if  it  is  responding  to  a Member  state's  request, 

within five working days of the date of receipt of that  request, 

- 

it  shall consult the Committee, 

at  the  same  time  it  shall  inform  Bulgaria  and  notify  the  Joint 

Committee  of  the  opening  of  consultations  as  referred  to  in 

Article 28  (2) and  (3) of the Agreement, 

- 

at  the  same  time  it  shall  provide  the  Joint  Committee  with  all 

the information necessary  for these consultations. 

4. 

In any  event,  the consultations  within the Joint  Committee  shall 

be  deemed  to  be  completed  thirty  days  after  the  notification  referred 

to in the fourth subparagraph of paragraph  1 and in paragraph  3. 

At  the  end  of  the  consultations  or  on  expiry  of  the  period  of  thirty 

days,  and  if  no  other  arrangement  proves  possible,  the  Commission, 

after  consulting  the  Committee,  may  take  appropriate  measures  to 

implement Articles 25 and 26 of the Agreement. 

5. 

The  decision  referred  to  in  paragraph  4  shall  be  notified 

forthwith  to  the  Council,  the  Member  states  and  Bulgaria;  it  shall 

also be notified to the Joint  Committee. 

The decision shall be immediately  applicable. 

6. 

Any Member State may refer the Commission decision referred to in 

paragraph  4  to  the  Council  within  ten  working  days  of  receiving 

notification of the decision. 

7. 

If the Commission  has not taken a decision within  the meaning of 

the  second  subparagraph  of  paragraph  4 within  ten working  days  of  the 

end  of  the  consultations  within  the  Joint  Committee  or,  as  the  case 

maybe,  the  end  of  the  period  of  thirty  days  referred  to  in  that 

paragraph,  any  Member  State  which  has  referred  the  matter  to  the 

Commission  in accordance with paragraph  3 may refer it to the Council. 

8. 

In  the  cases  referred  to  in  paragraphs  6  and 7  the  Council, 

acting by qualified majority, may adopt a different  decision within two 

months. 

It 

Article  6) 

1. 

Where  exceptional  circumstances  arise  within  the  meaning  of 

Article 28  (3)  (d) 

of  the  Agreement,  the  Commission  may  take 

immediate  safeguard  measures  in  the  cases  referred  to  in  Articles  25 

and 26 of the Agreement. 

2. 

If  the  Commission  receives  a  request  from  a  Member  state,  it 

shall  take  a  decision  thereon  within  five  working  days  of  receipt  of 

the request. 

The  Commission  shall  notify  the  Council  and  the  Member  States  of  its 

decision. 

3. 

Any  Member  State  may  refer  the  Commission's  decision  to  the 

Council in accordance with the procedure provided  for in Article 5(6). 

The procedure  set out in Article 5, par. 6 to 8  shall  be applicable. 

If  the  Commission  has  not  taken  a  decision  within  the  time  limit 

mentioned  in  paragraph 2,  any  Member  state  which  has  referred  the 

matter to the Commission may refer it to the Council in accordance with 

the procedures  laid down  in the  first  and  second  subparagraphs  of this 

paragraph. 

Article  7) 

The  procedures  laid  down  in  Articles  5  and 6  shall  not  apply  to 

products covered by Protocol  1 of the Agreement. 

Article  8) 

By way of derogation  from Articles  5 and 6, if the circumstances  demand 

that  measures  are  taken  concerning  agricultural  products  on  the  basis 

of Articles  16 and 25 of the Agreement or on the basis of provisions in 

the  Annexes  covering  these  products,  such  measures  shall  be  taken 

according to procedures provided  for by the rules establishing  a common 

organization  of  the  agricultural  markets,  or  in  specific  provisions 

adopted  under  Article 235  of  the  Treaty  and  applicable  to  products 

resulting  from  the  processing  of  agricultural  products,  provided  that 

the conditions established  under Article  16 or Article  28  (2)  and  (3) 

of the Agreement  are met. 

Article  9) 

Notification  to the Joint Committee  as required  by the Agreement  shall 

be  the  responsibility  of  the  commission,  acting  on  behalf  of  the 

Community. 

Article  10) 

This regulation does not preclude the application of safeguard measures 

provided  for  in  the  Treaty,  in  particular  in  Articles  108  and 109, 

according to the procedures  laid down therein. 

Article  11) 

This regulation  shall enter into force on the day  following that of its 

publication in the Official Journal of the European  Communities. 

This Régulât ion sha11  be binding  in  its entirety  and 

directly applicable  in all  Member  States 

Done st Brussels, 

For  the CounciI 

The President 

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02  il 

Catalogue number : CB-CO-93-208-EN-C 

ISBN 92-77-55286-7 

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