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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2440/97 of 5 December 1997 concerning the stopping of fishing for plaice and common sole by vessels flying the flag of Belgium
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Belgium, authorised catch, catch quota, fishing area, sea fish, ship's flag













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2440/97 of 5 December 1997 concerning the stopping of fishing for plaice and common sole by vessels flying the flag of Belgium  


Official Journal L 339 , 10/12/1997 P. 0011 - 0011 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2440/97 of 5 December 1997 concerning the stopping of fishing for plaice and common sole by vessels flying the flag of BelgiumTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (2), and in particular Article 21 (3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 390/97 of 20 December 1996 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1974/97 (4), provides for plaice and common sole quotas for 1997;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitations on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of plaice and common sole in the waters of ICES division VIIa by vessels flying the flag of Belgium or registered in Belgium have reached the quotas allocated for 1997; whereas Belgium has prohibited fishing for these stocks as from 14 November 1997; whereas it is therefore necessary to abide by that date,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 Catches of plaice and common sole in the waters of ICES division VIIa by vessels flying the flag of Belgium or registered in Belgium are deemed to have exhausted the quotas allocated to Belgium for 1997.Fishing for plaice and common sole in the waters of ICES division VIIa by vessels flying the flag of Belgium or registered in Belgium is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of such stocks captured by the abovementioned vessels after the date of application of this Regulation.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 14 November 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 5 December 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 1.(4) OJ L 278, 11. 10. 1997, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3869/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Irregularities in the tender procedure for the Italian Ministry for Education
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, award of contract, complaint to the Commission, information technology applications, infringement of EU law, invitation to tender, ministry, public contract, restriction on competition, supplies contract













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3869/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Irregularities in the tender procedure for the Italian Ministry for Education  


Official Journal C 196 , 22/06/1998 P. 0024 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3869/97 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (5 December 1997)Subject: Irregularities in the tender procedure for the Italian Ministry for EducationIn two previous written questions, P-1972/97 ((OJ C 45, 10.2.1998, p. 132.)) and P-2841/97 ((OJ C 117, 16.4.1998, p. 76.)), the Commission's attention has been drawn to alleged irregularities in the tender procedure for computerization of the Italian Ministry for Education. Given the importance of this tender both as regards its size and the number of Ministry services to be computerized and bearing in mind also that a complaint has been lodged with the Community on this matter:1. Has the Commission received information from the Italian authorities on possible breaches of Community law with regard to the tender procedure?2. Does the complaint referred to by the Commission in its reply to the previous question contain new and significant elements that would help to clarify this case and, if so,3. By whom, and in what capacity, was the complaint in question lodged?4. Will the Commission provide updated information on the outcome of the inquiry it has launched?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (9 February 1998)1. The Italian authorities replied to the Commission's request for information on 12 November 1997. They would seem to suggest that the change of ownership of the shares of TSF, which took place at the same time as the tender procedure for computerisation of the Italian Ministry of Education, did not have any effect on the technical capacity of the group of firms to which the contract was awarded. However, further details will be sought from the Italian authorities with a view to shedding full light on the matter.2. The complaint lodged with the Commission did not contain any particularly significant elements that would help clarify the case.3. The Commission guarantees confidentiality to any complainant.4. The Honourable Member will be informed as soon as possible of the results of any further contacts that the Commission has with the Italian authorities with a view to clarifying matters.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3963/97 by Maj THEORIN to the Commission. Human rights in Turkey
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: European Parliament, THEORIN
Subjects: European political cooperation, Türkiye, charter on human rights, democratisation, human rights, international human rights law













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3963/97 by Maj THEORIN to the Commission. Human rights in Turkey  


Official Journal C 174 , 08/06/1998 P. 0157 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3963/97 by Maj Theorin (PSE) to the Commission (5 December 1997)Subject: Human rights in TurkeyThe European Parliament has on several occasions called for human rights to be respected in Turkey. The EU-Turkey customs union was adopted in spite of evidence that Turkey was then, and is still, committing serious breaches of human rights and breaches of democracy. Reports are still coming out of Turkey which show that human rights continue to be infringed there. The human rights situation in Turkey is far from satisfactory.How does the Commission propose to hasten the prospect of Turkey's respecting human rights and becoming a stable democracy?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (12 January 1998)The Commission never fails to impress on the Turkish authorities the importance that the Community attaches to improvements in the human rights situation and the continuation of the democratisation process.In Agenda 2000 the Commission noted that 'despite political recognition of the need for improvement and certain recent legislative changes, Turkey's record on upholding the rights of the individual and freedom of expression falls well short of standards in the EU' ((COM(97) 2000 final. )).Since 1993 the Commission has supported many Turkish non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working to promote human rights and strengthen civil society in the country. It has granted ECU 6 million (ECU 3 million in 1997 alone) for over sixty projects. The Commission intends to continue and step up this cooperation.The Commission communication of 15 July 1997 on the further development of relations with Turkey includes proposals to help European and Turkish NGOs, and argues that the Community should go on backing Turkey's efforts to resolve its problems and continue its integration into the Community ((COM (97) 394 final. )).The communication also proposes cooperation to help the Turkish government enforce international conventions on human rights and apply the relevant domestic legislation. The Turkish authorities have already officially notified the Commission of their readiness to cooperate in this field. Bilateral discussions for the identification of projects will begin shortly.
Amended proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) determining the powers and obligations of agents authorised by the Commission to carry out Community own resources controls and inspections
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Community budget, auditing, budgetary control, own resources, regulations for civil servants

8.  1.  98

EN

Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities

C  4/5

II

(Preparatory  Acts)

COMMISSION

Amended  proposal  for  a  Council  Regulation  (Euratom,  ECSC,  EC)  determining  the  powers  and
obligations  of  agents  authorized  by  the  Commission  to  carry  out  Community  own  resources
controls  and  inspections (˛)

(98/C  4/04)

COM(97)  668  final  -  97/0016(CNS)

(Submitted  by  the  Commission  pursuant  to  Article  189a(2)  of  the  EC  Treaty  on  8  December  1997)

In  response  to  the  opinions  of  the  European  Court  of  Auditors  and  the  European  Parliament,
the  Commission  is  presenting  the  following  amendments  to  its  initial  proposal.

1.(cid:217)The  title  of  the  proposed  Regulation  is  replaced  by  the  following:

"Proposal  for  a  Council  Regulation  (Euratom,  ECSC,  EC)  determining  the  powers  and  obli(cid:220)
gations  of  agents  authorized  by  the  Commission  to  carry  out  Community  own  resources
controls  and  inspections’

2.(cid:217)The  following  paragraph  4  is  added  to  Article  3:

"4.(cid:218)(cid:217)The  inspections  provided  for  in  Article  19  of  Regulation  (EEC,  Euratom)  No  1552/89
and  the  controls  provided  for  in  Article  11  (1)  of  Regulation  (EEC,  Euratom)  No  1553/89
shall  be  under  the  direction  of  the  authorized  agents  who,  as  regards  the  organization  of
work,  shall  establish  appropriate  contacts  with  the  relevant  departments  in  the  Member
States.’

3.(cid:217)Article  7  is  amended  to  read  as  follows:

"Article  7

The  provisions  laid  down  in  Articles  1  (2),  2,  3  (1)  (a),  3  (1)  (b),  4  (1),  5  and  6  shall  also
apply  to  inspections  carried  out  by  officials  or  other  servants  of  the  Commission  whom  it
has  specifically  authorized  for  this  purpose  pursuant  to  Article  11  (1)  of  Regulation  (EEC,
Euratom)  No  1553/89  and  Article  19  of  Regulation  (EEC,  Euratom)  No  1552/89.

National  experts  seconded  to  the  Commission  may  be  present  at  such  inspections.’

(˛)(cid:217)OJ  C  95,  24.  3.  1997.
97/864/EC: Commission Decision of 5 December 1997 modifying Decision 96/304/EC of 22 April 1996 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed linen and T-shirts (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European standard, clothing, cotton, eco-label, product quality, textile product













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97/864/EC: Commission Decision of 5 December 1997 modifying Decision 96/304/EC of 22 April 1996 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed linen and T-shirts (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 351 , 23/12/1997 P. 0066 - 0066 





COMMISSION DECISION of 5 December 1997 modifying Decision 96/304/EC of 22 April 1996 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed linen and T-shirts (Text with EEA relevance) (97/864/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 of 23 March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 5 (1) thereof,Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 provides that the conditions for the award of the Community eco-label shall be defined by product group;Whereas Commission Decision 96/304/EC of 22 April 1996 establishing ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed linen and T-shirts (2) needs to be modified in order to clarify the meaning of the terms '100 % cotton` and 'blends of cotton and polyester`;Whereas in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 the Commission has consulted the principal interest groups within a consultation forum;Whereas the measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 In Article 1 of Decision 96/304/EC the second paragraph shall be deleted and replaced by the following text:'In all cases, the fibre materials for the final fabric must be 100 % cotton or blends of cotton and polyester. Up to 5 % of natural or synthetic elastic fibres may be allowed if justified on technical grounds.`Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 5 December 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 99, 11. 4. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 116, 11. 5. 1996, p. 30.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3962/97 by Edith MÜLLER to the Commission. Plans to build a golf course in Cologne-Porz- Zündorf
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: European Parliament, MUELLER EDITH
Subjects: North Rhine-Westphalia, complaint to the Commission, environmental impact, environmental protection, land use, leisure, sport, sports facilities













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3962/97 by Edith MÜLLER to the Commission. Plans to build a golf course in Cologne-Porz- Zündorf  


Official Journal C 223 , 17/07/1998 P. 0037 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3962/97 by Edith Müller (V) to the Commission (5 December 1997)Subject: Plans to build a golf course in Cologne-Porz-ZündorfIn connection with the plans to build a golf course in Cologne-Porz-Zündorf, a complaint has been lodged with the Commission under No 97/4826SG(97)A/17838.1. What is the present position with regard to consideration of this complaint?2. Does the Commission share the views expressed by the complainants?3. If so, what measures will the Commission take?4. Have opinions been delivered by the authorities of North-Rhine Westphalia or the city of Cologne, and if so, what is the tenor of those opinions?5. Is the Commission aware of any comparable cases and what action was taken on them?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 January 1998)1. to 4. The Commission, as the Honourable Member states, has been informed about the issue by a complaint. The information as provided for by the complainant has been assessed by the Commission. Given that this information was not sufficient to state an infringement at this stage, the Commission invited the complainant to put forward the still needed information. No reply has been received so far.5. It is worth noting that the same issue has been put forward to the attention of the Commission by two other complainants which have also been invited to give further information on the case. Apart of this, the Commission is not aware of similar cases related to golf courses and their impact on Community law concerning nature conservation.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3867/97 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Olive oil exports
Date: 1997-12-05
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: GATT, export (EU), export restriction, olive oil, quantitative restriction

16. 6. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 187/73

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(15 January 1998)

The matters referred to by the Honourable Member do not fall within the competence of the Commission. The
seat of the Parliament was fixed by the governements of the Member States at the Edinburgh European Council
in December 1992. This decision has recently been confirmed by the decision of the Court of justice referred to
by the Honourable Member.

(98/C 187/115)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3865/97

by Jose· Valverde Lo·pez (PPE) to the Commission

(5 December 1997)

Subject: Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline

The opening of the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline is a historical milestone for Andalusian industry. This link
could usefully be incorporated in the European Energy Charter, in the interests of greater geopolitical stability in
the region(cid:146)s economic relations.

What action is the Commission in a position to take to incorporate this aspect into the European Energy Charter?

Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission

(21 January 1998)

The Energy Charter Treaty is a legally binding instrument, which imposes obligations on governments to protect
foreign investment and to ensure open trade in energy materials and products. It does not contain any reference to
a particular project. It would not, therefore, be possible to make a reference to the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline
in the Energy Charter Treaty.

Nevertheless, the Commission considers the Energy Charter Treaty as a point of reference for its Mediterranean
policy. Consequently, in November 1996, the Commission organized a briefing session on the Energy Charter
Treaty for the Mediterranean countries.

The countries of the Maghreb have participated from the very beginning as observers during the negotiations of
the Energy Charter Treaty. To date, none of them has become a contracting party to the Energy Charter Treaty,
but they have observer status in the Energy Charter Conference.

(98/C 187/116)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3867/97

by Jose· Valverde Lo·pez (PPE) to the Commission

(5 December 1997)

Subject: Olive oil exports

Olive oil exports are now subject to the limits imposed by the GATT agreements on refunds, which are to be
reduced by 20% in volume and 36% in value, on a cumulative basis, by the year 2000.

What measures does the Commission envisage to offset these losses and support the opening-up of new export
markets?