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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 28/97 of 30 April 1997 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, chemical product, environmental protection, waste disposal, waste management








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4.9.1997   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 242/77





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 28/97
of 30 April 1997
amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex XX to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 20/97 of 24 March 1997 (1);
Whereas Council Directive 96/59/EC of 16 September 1996 on the disposal of poly-chlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCB/PCT) (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Point 22 (Council Directive 76/403/EEC) in in Annex XX to the Agreement shall be replaced by the following:







‘22.



396 L 0059: Council Directive 96/59/EC of 16 September 1996 on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCB/PCT) (OJ L 243, 24. 9. 1996, p. 31).’





Article 2
The texts of Council Directive 96/59/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 30 April 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

C. DAY




(1)  Not yet published in the Official Journal.

(2)  OJ L 243, 24. 9. 1996, p. 31.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1483/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. 'Ecological' oil equipment
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: Greece, agricultural machinery, aid system, company modernisation, ecology, environmental protection, modernisation aid, oil mill, olive oil, waste

C 45/40

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Official Journal of the European Communities

10. 2. 98

The following table shows the key financial data relating to these programmes:

Konver (13 regions)
Resider II (9 regions)
Rechar II (Tuscany)
Rechar II (Sardinia)
Retex Obj. 1 (6 regions)
Retex Obj. 2-5(b) (8 regions)

(MECU)

Total cost

ERDF aid

250.37
500.64
32.57
1.56
78.38
178.77

46.09
85.60
0.90
0.78
39.37
39.62

With  respect  to  the  number  of  projects  that  are  being  financed,  the  Commission  asks  for  information  on  the
number  and  type  of  projects  within  the  framework  of  the  relevant  monitoring  committees  for  programmes.
However, it should be noted that Italy has only just started to implement schemes under Konver, Resider II and
Rechar II and it is not yet known how many projects are being funded.

Of the projects funded under Retex, 285 involve support for small businesses in Objective 1 regions and 235 in
Objective 2 and 5(b) areas.

(98/C 45/48)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1482/97

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 April 1997)

Subject: Approximation of the legislation of the Member States on the protection of human health

The  President  of  the  Commission,  Mr  Santer,  presented  a  Commission  proposal  to  the  Intergovernmental
Conference on a new Article 129 of the Treaty on European Union. Paragraph 4 of the proposed new article
provides  that  the  Commission  will  adopt  measures  for  the  approximation  of  the  laws,  regulations  and
administrative provisions of the Member States on the protection of human health.

Can we assume that that paragraph also refers to the national health systems of the Member States, given that
they too protect human health?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(24 June 1997)

Yes, to the extent that measures, to be adopted by the Council acting in accordance with the procedure referred to
in Article 189b EC Treaty fall within the terms of the proposed Article 129.

(98/C 45/49)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1483/97

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 April 1997)

Subject: (cid:146)Ecological(cid:146) oil equipment

In  Greece,  foreign  manufacturers  are  advertising  (cid:145)ecological  two-phase(cid:146)  oil  equipment  which  will  allegedly
modernize oil mills and so allow them to qualify for subsidies under Regulation 866/90 (1). However, according
to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 (2) on a Community eco-label award scheme, oil equipment cannot be
described as (cid:145)ecological(cid:146) within the meaning of the above-mentioned Regulation because (cid:145)criteria(cid:146) have still not
been  defined  for  such  equipment.  Naturally,  the  advertising  and  sale  of  (cid:145)ecological  two-phase(cid:146)  equipment  is
giving rise to confusion on the market, not to say unfair competition.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1498/97 by Pervenche BERES to the Commission. Energy - pollutants
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: BERES, European Parliament
Subjects: atmospheric pollutant, electrical energy, energy production, environmental impact, fuel, gas, hydrocarbon, pollution, pollution control measures, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1498/97 by Pervenche BERES to the Commission. Energy - pollutants  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0091 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1498/97 by Pervenche Berès (PSE) to the Commission (30 April 1997)Subject: Energy - pollutantsCan the Commission provide a table indicating the amounts of the various pollutants (CO2, gas leaked, by country of origin and mode of transmission, nitrogen and sulphur, etc.) emitted by power stations, broken down according to the energy source used?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (18 June 1997)The relative importance of energy sources used for power generation with respect to environmental emissions depends on both emission factors and the technology for abating emissions like desulphurisation equipment or low nitrogen oxides (NOx) burners. For carbon dioxide (CO2) there are at present no economic options for emission removal.In order to show the differences in emissions between input fuels for power generation, the following ratios for CO2 per tera joule (TJ) of fuel input were calculated on the basis of energy and CO2 statistics for 1995:>TABLE>In this comparison gas includes derived gas from coke ovens and blast furnaces. The emission factor for natural gas is lower (at some 56 tonnes CO2/TJ).The following emission ratios in power generations for sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) stem from a modelling exercise in the framework of the study 'European energy to 2020 - A scenario approach'. The emission ratios relate to 1995.kg/TJ>TABLE>(CH4) emissions due to leakages in gas distribution and during production cannot be attributed to power generation and other gas uses. Therefore, this gas ratio does not include (CH4) emissions upstream to power generation. This is also the case for all other pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 22/97 of 30 April 1997 amending Annex VII (Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, European integration, economic integration, professional qualifications, recognition of diplomas, vocational training








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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 242/69





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 22/97
of 30 April 1997
amending Annex VII (Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex VII to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 25/94 (1);
Whereas Commission Directive 95/43/EC of 20 July 1995 amending Annexes C and D to Council Directive 92/51/EEC on a second general system for the recognition of professional education and training to supplement Directive 89/48/EEC (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following indent shall be added in point la (Council Directive 92/51/EEC) in Annex VII to the Agreement:






‘—



395 L 0043: Commission Directive 95/43/EC of 20 July 1995 (OJ L 184, 3. 8. 1995, p. 21).’




Article 2
In point la (Council Directive 92/51/EEC) in Annex VII to the Agreement, adaptations (b) and (c) shall be amended as follows:






(i)


the text of adaptation (b) (a) shall be deleted;










(ii)


the entry ‘in Austria’, including the provision, in adaptation (b) (b) shall be deleted;










(iii)


the entry ‘in Austria’, including the provision, in adaptation (b) (d) shall be deleted;










(iv)


the words ‘Commission Directive 94/38/EC’ in adaptation (c) shall be replaced by ‘Commission Directive 95/43/EC’.




Article 3
The texts of Commission Directive 95/43/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 5
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 30 April 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

C. DAY




(1)  OJ L 339, 29. 12. 1994, p. 84.

(2)  OJ L 184, 3. 8. 1995, p. 21.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1482/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Approximation of the legislation of the Member States on the protection of human health
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: EU law - national law, Treaty on European Union, application of EU law, approximation of laws, health policy

C 45/40

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Official Journal of the European Communities

10. 2. 98

The following table shows the key financial data relating to these programmes:

Konver (13 regions)
Resider II (9 regions)
Rechar II (Tuscany)
Rechar II (Sardinia)
Retex Obj. 1 (6 regions)
Retex Obj. 2-5(b) (8 regions)

(MECU)

Total cost

ERDF aid

250.37
500.64
32.57
1.56
78.38
178.77

46.09
85.60
0.90
0.78
39.37
39.62

With  respect  to  the  number  of  projects  that  are  being  financed,  the  Commission  asks  for  information  on  the
number  and  type  of  projects  within  the  framework  of  the  relevant  monitoring  committees  for  programmes.
However, it should be noted that Italy has only just started to implement schemes under Konver, Resider II and
Rechar II and it is not yet known how many projects are being funded.

Of the projects funded under Retex, 285 involve support for small businesses in Objective 1 regions and 235 in
Objective 2 and 5(b) areas.

(98/C 45/48)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1482/97

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 April 1997)

Subject: Approximation of the legislation of the Member States on the protection of human health

The  President  of  the  Commission,  Mr  Santer,  presented  a  Commission  proposal  to  the  Intergovernmental
Conference on a new Article 129 of the Treaty on European Union. Paragraph 4 of the proposed new article
provides  that  the  Commission  will  adopt  measures  for  the  approximation  of  the  laws,  regulations  and
administrative provisions of the Member States on the protection of human health.

Can we assume that that paragraph also refers to the national health systems of the Member States, given that
they too protect human health?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(24 June 1997)

Yes, to the extent that measures, to be adopted by the Council acting in accordance with the procedure referred to
in Article 189b EC Treaty fall within the terms of the proposed Article 129.

(98/C 45/49)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1483/97

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 April 1997)

Subject: (cid:146)Ecological(cid:146) oil equipment

In  Greece,  foreign  manufacturers  are  advertising  (cid:145)ecological  two-phase(cid:146)  oil  equipment  which  will  allegedly
modernize oil mills and so allow them to qualify for subsidies under Regulation 866/90 (1). However, according
to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 (2) on a Community eco-label award scheme, oil equipment cannot be
described as (cid:145)ecological(cid:146) within the meaning of the above-mentioned Regulation because (cid:145)criteria(cid:146) have still not
been  defined  for  such  equipment.  Naturally,  the  advertising  and  sale  of  (cid:145)ecological  two-phase(cid:146)  equipment  is
giving rise to confusion on the market, not to say unfair competition.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1586/97 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Financial support for the 'Euro-Film News' review
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU programme, EU publication, audiovisual industry, cinema, cultural policy, film industry, film production, financial aid, serial publication













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1586/97 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Financial support for the 'Euro-Film News' review  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0104 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1586/97 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (30 April 1997)Subject: Financial support for the 'Euro-Film News' review'Euro-Film' News a European film review written in English and concerning mainly small-scale European film productions, providing a source of news and information for the largest film publications, had been successfully launched in Greece thanks to the SCALE initiative, part of the MEDIA - 1 programme, which provided half of the funding. However, the SCALE initiative came to an end at the same time as the MEDIA - 1 programme. Unfortunately the MEDIA - 2 programme does not provide for any similar measures to assist small-scale film productions, which means that the 'Euro-Film News', which is provisionally (for the next three months) being funded entirely by the Greek Ministry of Culture, is in danger of disappearing.In view of the importance attached by Greece to the publication of this review, and the valuable contributions it has made and is continuing to make, particularly through its support for small-scale European film productions, what immediate measures will the Commission take to provide financial aid for 'Euro-Film News'? Under which programmes could be necessary funding be provided to ensure the continued and uninterrupted publication of this review, enabling it to continue the work it has begun in supporting and promoting awareness of small-scale national film productions?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (9 June 1997)Euro-Film News was created by the SCALE initiative, one of the nineteen parts of the MEDIA-I programme (1991-1995). The aim of the publication is to throw the spotlight on film and audiovisual industries of Member States or regions with a low production capacity and a limited linguistic or geographical area.In accordance with the aims of the two Council decisions governing the MEDIA II programme (1996-2000) ((Council Decisions 95/563/EC and 95/564/EC, OJ L 321, 30.12.1995. )), the Commission takes particular interest in projects from such Member States or regions, notably by adopting positive discrimination measures in their favour.The MEDIA II programme has identified and concentrates on three priority areas: the training of professionals, the development of audiovisual programmes and films, and their distribution.Unfortunately, these new priorities do not allow for financial support for press publications, even if they are specialist publications, as is the case with Euro-Film News.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 26/97 of 30 April 1997 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, eco-label, environmental protection, household electrical appliance, prevention of pollution








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4.9.1997   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 242/75





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 26/97
of 30 April 1997
amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex XX to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 82/96 (1);
Whereas Commission Decision 96/703/EC of 26 November 1996 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to refrigerators (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following point shall be inserted after point 2ek (Commission Decision 96/467/EC) in Annex XX to the Agreement:







‘2el.



396 D 0703: Commission Decision 96/703/EC of 26 November 1996 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to refrigerators (OJ L 323, 13. 12. 1996, p. 34).’





Article 2
The texts of Commission Decision 96/703/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the representative language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 30 April 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

C. DAY




(1)  OJ L 100, 17. 4. 1997, p. 71.

(2)  OJ L 323, 13. 12. 1996, p. 34.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 25/97 of 30 April 1997 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-04-30
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, harmonisation of standards, high-speed transport, rail transport, trans-European network, transport safety








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4.9.1997   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 242/74





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 25/97
of 30 April 1997
amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex XIII to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 9/97 of 14 March 1997 (1);
Whereas Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following new point shall be inserted after point 37 (Council Directive 91/440/EEC) in Annex XIII to the Agreement:







‘37a.



396 L 0048: Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (OJ L 235, 17. 9. 1996, p. 6), as corrected by OJ L 262, 16. 10. 1996, p. 18.’





Article 2
The texts of Council Directive 96/48/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 30 April 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

C. DAY




(1)  Not yet published in the Official Journal.

(2)  OJ L 235, 17. 9. 1996, p. 6.