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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 24/97 of 6 May 1997 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, commercial vehicle, inland transport, international transport, road transport, weight and size








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4.9.1997   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 242/72





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 24/97
of 6 May 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 17/97 (1);
Whereas Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorized dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorized weights in international traffic (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement;
Whereas Council Directive 96/53/EC repeals, with effect from 17 September 1997, Council Directive 85/3/EEC of 19 December 1984 on the weights, dimensions and certain other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles (3) and its successive amendments and Council Directive 86/364/EEC of 24 July 1986 relating to proof of compliance of vehicles with Directive 85/3/EEC on the weights, dimensions and certain other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles (4) which are incorporated in the Agreement and which therefore are to be deleted from the Agreement with effect from the same date,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following point shall be inserted after point 15 (Council Directive 86/364/EEC) in Annex XIII to the Agreement:







‘15a.



396 L 0053: Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorized dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorized weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17. 9. 1996, p. 59).’





Article 2
The text of point 14 (Council Directive 85/3/EEC) and the text of point 15 (Council Directive 86/364/EEC) shall be deleted with effect from 17 September 1997.
Article 3
The texts of Council Directive 96/53/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 7 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, 6 May 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. 59.

(3)  OJ L 2, 3. 1. 1985, p. 14.

(4)  OJ L 221, 7. 8. 1986, p. 48.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1591/97 by Konstantinos HATZIDAKIS to the Commission. Selection of evaluation experts for the Leonardo da Vinci programme in Greece
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: European Parliament, HATZIDAKIS
Subjects: EU programme, Greece, appointment of staff, personnel administration, project evaluation, self-employed person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1591/97 by Konstantinos HATZIDAKIS to the Commission. Selection of evaluation experts for the Leonardo da Vinci programme in Greece  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0149 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1591/97 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Selection of evaluation experts for the Leonardo da Vinci programme in GreeceThe Greek authority responsible for administering the Leonardo da Vinci programme (Greek Labour Institute) published a notice of vacancy for experts to evaluate proposals for 1997. It would appear that the Chairman of the Institute's Governing Board appointed a number of experts without any form of objective selection based on merit and excluding other experts who fulfilled their tasks extremely successfully last year. This throws doubt on the essential transparency of the administration of the programme and, in the final analysis, its effectiveness.In view of this, what steps will the Commission take to ensure the necessary objectivity in the assessment of proposals and hence the proper functioning of the programme for 1997?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (11 June 1997)The appointment of experts by the Commission to undertake evaluation of the proposals submitted directly to the Commission in the context of the Leonardo programme is based on nominations by the national authorities, as specified in the Leonardo Decision. Stringent criteria for selecting the experts are laid down in order to ensure a high standard of objective evaluation. With a view to optimising the objectivity, the evaluation phase entails several stages. The proposals submitted directly to the national authorities are also evaluated by the Commission, and the proposals submitted directly to the Commission are analysed by the national authorities to supplement the evaluation carried out by the external experts.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1569/97 by Honório NOVO to the Commission. Establishment of anchovy quotas
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: European Parliament, NOVO
Subjects: Community fisheries, France, Portugal, Spain, authorised catch, catch quota, fisheries policy, fishery management, fishing area, sea fish













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1569/97 by Honório NOVO to the Commission. Establishment of anchovy quotas  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0101 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1569/97 by Honório Novo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Establishment of anchovy quotasThe anchovy quota for the current year and the allocation thereof to Spain, France and Portugal were laid down in a regulation which allows France to have access to part of Portugal's quota.For what reasons has the Commission allowed France to have such access? What are the actual circumstances under which France may avail itself of this share of the quota? Is the quota allocated to Portugal to be maintained at the same level in coming years?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (2 June 1997)During the discussions about the integration of Spain and Portugal into the common fisheries policy (CFP), which resulted in the adoption of Council Regulation No 1275/94 ((OJ L 140, 3.6.1994. )) and, subsequently, Regulation (EC) No 685/95 ((OJ L 71, 31.3.1995. )), Portugal and France agreed to exchange part of their quotas. They agreed also to tacitly renew these exchanges until 2002. This is reflected in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 685/95.The condition attached to the transfer of part of the quota of anchovy is that it should be fished exclusively in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of France.As far as the maintenance of the quota of anchovy for Portugal is concerned, the Commission does not see, for the time being, any objective reason to modify the level of the total allowable catches (TAC) and, hence, the quota allocated to Portugal.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1551/97 by Georg JARZEMBOWSKI to the Commission. Scrapping programmes in the inland waterways sector
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: European Parliament, JARZEMBOWSKI
Subjects: freight rate, industrial restructuring, inland waterway fleet, inland waterway shipping, inland waterway transport, transport capacity, transport policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1551/97 by Georg JARZEMBOWSKI to the Commission. Scrapping programmes in the inland waterways sector  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0098 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1551/97 by Georg Jarzembowski (PPE) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Scrapping programmes in the inland waterways sectorScrapping programmes to achieve structural improvements in the inland waterways sector are currently running once again. Taxpayers and those concerned are wondering whether or when such programmes will actually produce successful results and freight rates for inland waterways transport will reverse the present trend and rise again, so as to give inland waterways operators in the European Union prospects for the future.1. What actual over-capacity in terms of tonnage currently exists in the European Union and in the main countries concerned, namely Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands?2. By how much is current tonnage in each country actually to be reduced by the end of 1997 and by the end of 1998?3. By how much, and by when, are freight rates expected to rise, and on what is this expectation based?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (5 June 1997)On 19 November 1996 the Council adopted Regulation No 2254/96 ((OJ L 304, 27.11.1996 )), which established the basis for a new scrapping action to be carried out over three years (1996 to 1998) aimed at reducing current waterway transport capacity by 15% of the total tonnage. This estimate of the overcapacity in the Member States concerned (Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands and Austria) has been established by the professional organizations of inland waterway carriers and by the Commission in 1995. The scrapping action in 1996 confirmed the accuracy of this evaluation since approximately 5% of the capacity of the fleet was registered on the list of requests for scrapping premiums.The 1997 scrapping action will make it possible to estimate the remaining overcapacity in the Member States. The Commission will then be able, taking into account these first results, the market developments and the liberalization measures taken, to determine the requirements for the scrapping measures for the year 1998.Apart from the economic crisis in the years 1993-1994, price indexes in the free market on the Rhine as well as in the North-South market, have tended to increase in parallel with the scrapping actions. In addition, the Commission was even obliged to increase the old for new ratio in order to counterbalance the tendency of over-investment in new boats. This demonstrates that the profession, like the Commission, believes that this mode of transport has good prospects for the future.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1577/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Alzheimer's disease
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Community budget, EU aid, care of people with disabilities, disease of the nervous system, living conditions













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1577/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Alzheimer's disease  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0146 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1577/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Alzheimer's diseaseThis year, for the first time, the budget includes a separate item on Alzheimer's disease, providing funding of ECU 2.5 million (item B3-4307N). The funds will be available for transnational pilot projects aimed at improving the quality of life of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related conditions and those caring for such persons.What type of procedure will the Commission adopt for allocating these funds?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (5 June 1997)The Commission has published a call for proposals for measures to help persons with Alzheimer's disease ((OJ S 40, 26.2.1997. )).The deadline for proposals was 30 May 1997. When selecting the projects, the Commission will be assisted by a committee of experts, which will meet in Luxembourg on 3 and 4 July 1997.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1574/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Disability Forum
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, European treaties, anti-discriminatory measure, equal treatment, physically disabled person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1574/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Disability Forum  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0144 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1574/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: European Disability ForumThe new independent European Disability Forum met for the first time in Dublin in November.The Forum asked the Irish Presidency to include in the Treaty on European Union a reference to the rights of people with disabilities and accordingly adopted a report entitled 'How can people with disabilities in the EU obtain equal rights as citizens?' which appears to clarify certain questions surrounding the inclusion of an anti-discriminatory clause in the Treaty.Can the Commission explain why there is no new programme on disability to replace Helios II and can it draw up new proposals on this subject?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (17 June 1997)On 30 July 1996, the Commission presented a communication outlining a new European Community disability strategy ((Doc COM(96) 406 final. )). This takes account of the ending of the HELIOS II programme on 31 December 1996 and paves the way for new proposals for action to be put forward by the Commission on the basis of the final evaluation of the HELIOS II programme.The Commission will present the final evaluation report on the HELIOS II programme to Parliament and the Council in the near future.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1553/97 by Stanislaw TILLICH to the Commission. Award of Jean Monnet chairs
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: European Parliament, TILLICH
Subjects: European Commission, university













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1553/97 by Stanislaw TILLICH to the Commission. Award of Jean Monnet chairs  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0130 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1553/97 by Stanislaw Tillich (PPE) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Award of Jean Monnet chairsCan the Commission provide a list of the Jean Monnet chairs awarded in 1996, with details of the universities and subjects concerned?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (6 June 1997)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1584/97 by Armelle GUINEBERTIERE to the Commission. Compulsory quarantine for pet animals entering the United Kingdom
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: European Parliament, GUINEBERTIERE
Subjects: United Kingdom, animal welfare, domestic animal, freedom of movement, health legislation, rabies, vaccination, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1584/97 by Armelle GUINEBERTIERE to the Commission. Compulsory quarantine for pet animals entering the United Kingdom  


Official Journal C 021 , 22/01/1998 P. 0074 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1584/97 by Armelle Guinebertière (UPE) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Compulsory quarantine for pet animals entering the United KingdomFreedom of movement for goods and persons is now an officially established principle within the European Union.The United Kingdom nevertheless still requires pet animals to spend a period in quarantine (6 months in the case of dogs) before they can freely enter the country. Although the official reason given for this requirement is the need to fight rabies, some claim that it is a form of economic protectionism.Given that this is an infringement of the principles of free movement of goods and persons, free competition and animal rights, and that there are extremely effective rabies vaccines, we believe that the continued application of the quarantine rule is contrary to Community law.Does the Commission intend to urge the British Government to remedy this situation and put an end to such practices?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (30 May 1997)The Commission is aware of the problem and has taken a number of initiatives in this field.In recent years, an eradication programme financed by the Community has been implemented. This programme has had remarkable results and rabies will be hopefully be eradicated in the relatively near future, which will render the quarantine of pets in the United Kingdom unnecessary.In addition, the Commission is currently re-examining the situation and will make suitable proposals shortly. The Scientific Veterinary Committee will submit a report on the matter.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1589/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Problems arising in Greece for owners of private vehicles registered elsewhere in the Community.
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Greece, free movement of persons, identity document, national, residence, vehicle registration













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1589/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Problems arising in Greece for owners of private vehicles registered elsewhere in the Community.  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0130 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1589/97 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Problems arising in Greece for owners of private vehicles registered elsewhere in the Community.The owners of private vehicles with foreign registration plates suffer constant harassment in Greece, being subjected to repeated police checks and required to produce documents (tickets etc.) to prove that the vehicle has been in Greek territory for less than six months.Is this in accordance with Community legislation on the free movement of persons and goods, assuming of course that the owners and drivers of vehilces registered in the Community are fully complying with the law?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (5 June 1997)The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-190/97 ((OJ C 319, 18.10.1997, p. 35. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1575/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Action to assist the elderly
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Community budget, EU action, EU financing, EU programme, elderly person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1575/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Action to assist the elderly  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0145 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1575/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Action to assist the elderlyUnder the EU's new budget for 1997, some projects to assist the elderly could receive new funding. The 'zero growth' budget was finally adopted by the European Parliament at the plenary sitting in December, thereby ending the long and complex interinstitutional procedure.Three budget items closely concern the elderly, and ECU 2.5 million have been earmarked for 'measures for the elderly' (item B3-4104).Will this funding be incorporated into a 'framework programme for the elderly'?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (13 June 1997)A Commission proposal for a Council decision on Community support for older people 1995-1999 was tabled in March 1995 ((COM(95) 53. )). This proposal has so far not been adopted by the Council. Budget line B3-4104 envisages the funding of pilot projects in anticipation of adoption of the tabled programme.However, the United Kingdom has brought an action before the Court of justice challenging the Commission competence to fund projects on the budget line B3-4104 without a decision voted by the Council. On 24 September 1996 the President of the Court gave an order which means that the Commission is authorised to sign agreements in 1996, but not to make any payments until the date of the final judgement, and then only if the judgement is in its favour. The Commission is currently seeking legal clarification on the 1997 budget line in favour of older people.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1595/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Equal opportunities
Date: 1997-05-06
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: equal treatment, facilities for people with disabilities, information policy, mentally disabled person, new technology, physically disabled person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1595/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Equal opportunities  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0150 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1595/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (6 May 1997)Subject: Equal opportunitiesThe EU institutions have recently been discussing a Commission communication on equal opportunities for the disabled.When they met in Brussels on 2 December 1996, the Ministers for Social Affairs adopted a resolution in which they undertook both to revise their national policies so as to enable disabled people to enjoy equal rights and opportunities and to abolish all forms of unfair discrimination on the grounds of disability.Will the Commission take active steps to ensure that disabled people can take part in all the main Community programmes? Will it also ensure that new technologies, which should be designed to meet the needs of the visually handicapped and persons with physical or mental disabilities, are exploited for that purpose?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (18 June 1997)As part of its new approach to ensuring equal opportunities for the disabled, the Commission has placed emphasis on certain priorities, including those referred to in the Honourable Member's question.For example, the Commission intends to strengthen the mandate of its inter-service group so that the mainstreaming dimension is effectively applied to the benefit of the disabled, in particular by giving them access to Community programmes and initiatives. It also intends to ensure the development of new technologies in the information society, in a manner which takes account of the needs of all European citizens. In this connection, the needs of the disabled, particularly the visually handicapped and those with physical or mental disabilities, constitute an absolutely vital aspect of the promotion of these new technologies. Similarly, the ad hoc internal group to be established in the very near future as part of the new strategy will study the possible need for a specific Community initiative on exploiting new technologies to help the disabled.