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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 182/98 by Florus WIJSENBEEK to the Commission. Violation of ADR legislation by Belgium
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: European Parliament, WIJSENBEEK
Subjects: Belgium, EC Directive, infringement of EU law, road transport, transport document, transport of dangerous goods, transport safety













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 182/98 by Florus WIJSENBEEK to the Commission. Violation of ADR legislation by Belgium  


Official Journal C 310 , 09/10/1998 P. 0034 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0182/98 by Florus Wijsenbeek (ELDR) to the Commission (5 February 1998)Subject: Violation of ADR legislation by BelgiumIs the Commission aware that in Belgium firms carrying dangerous goods are subject to more stringent requirements, including severe penalties, than those in the forwarding agent's declaration ('ADR documents') prescribed by ADR framework directive 94/55?Does the Commission agree that derogations to the ADR rules should be introduced only after the Commission has been notified - which Belgium has omitted to do - and has given its consent?Does the Commission therefore believe that Belgium is acting in violation of European legislation and that a stop must be put to this practice forthwith?Is the Commission prepared to contact the Belgian authorities in this respect with a view to putting a stop to this policy?If so, how? If not, why not?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (17 March 1998)The Commission confirms that under the terms of Council Directive 94/55/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road ((OJ L 319, 12.12.1994. )) the consignor has to certify in a written form that the dangerous goods may be carried by road and are in conformity with the relevant provisions. This statement can be given in the transport document or in a separate declaration. The obligation of the consignor is laid down in Annex A of Council Directive 94/55/EC as amended by Commission Directive 96/86/EC ((OJ L 335, 24.12.1996. )).The Commission is not aware that the application of the above mentioned provision has led to difficulties in Belgium. However, the Commission is ready to study this case and to contact the authorities in Belgium. The Commission would, therefore, welcome further information from the Honourable Member on this matter.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 299/98 of 5 February 1998 repealing Regulation (EC) No 2351/97 suspending the preferential customs duty and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of small-flowered roses originating in Morocco
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: CCT duties, Morocco, floriculture, import, restoration of customs duties

6. 2. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 31/5

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 299/98

of 5 February 1998

repealing Regulation (EC) No 2351/97 suspending the preferential customs duty
and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of small-
flowered roses originating in Morocco

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87
of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the applica-
tion of preferential customs duties on imports of certain
flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco
and the West Bank and Gaza Strip (1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 1300/97 (2), and in particular Article
5(2)(b) thereof,
Whereas scrutiny of Commission Regulation (EC) No
2350/97 of 27 November 1997 fixing Community
producer and import prices for carnations and roses with
a view to the application of the arrangements governing
imports of certain floricultural products originating in
Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and the West Bank and
Gaza Strip (3) has shown that the Annex is incorrect in
the case of small-flowered roses; whereas there is in the
correct version of the Annex no figure in respect of
small-flowered roses imported from Morocco; whereas,
accordingly, the preferential customs duties introduced
by Council Regulation (EC) No 1981/94 of 25 July 1994
opening
administration of
for
Community tariff quotas for various products originating
in Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Morocco,

and providing

the

the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Tunisia and Turkey, as
well as the detailed rules for extending and adjusting
these quotas (4), as last amended by Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 1667/97 (5), should be maintained; whereas
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2351/97 (6)
should
therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The preferential customs duty on imports of small-
flowered roses originating in Morocco is hereby restored
with effect from 30 November 1997.

Article 2

Regulation (EC) No 2351/97 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its
publication in the Official Journal of the European
Communities.

It shall apply from 30 November 1997.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 5 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 382, 31. 12. 1987, p. 22.
(2) OJ L 177, 5. 7. 1997, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 326, 28. 11. 1997, p. 17.

(4) OJ L 199, 2. 8. 1994, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 236, 27. 8. 1997, p. 3.
(6) OJ L 326, 28. 11. 1997, p. 19.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 304/98 of 5 February 1998 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of maize issued in Regulation (EC) No 180/98
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, maize

6. 2. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 31/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 304/98

of 5 February 1998

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export
of maize issued in Regulation (EC) No 180/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992, on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/
95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the
measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the
market for cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2052/97 (4), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the refund for the
export of maize from Greece to all third countries was
opened pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
180/98 (5);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, allows
the Commission to decide,
in accordance with the
procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC)

No 1766/92 and on the basis of the tenders notified, to
make no award;

Whereas on the basis of the criteria laid down in Article
1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 a maximum refund
should not be fixed;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
in accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 30
January to 5 February 1998 in response to the invitation
to tender for the refund for the export of maize issued in
Regulation (EC) No 180/98.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 February
1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 5 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 287, 21. 10. 1997, p. 14.
(5) OJ L 19, 24. 1. 1998, p. 47.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 180/98 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. International anti-drugs centre, Panama
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: Panama, United States, cooperation agreement, drug addiction, drug traffic, international cooperation, international organisation, narcotic, police cooperation, the EU's international role

C 223/134

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Official Journal of the European Communities

17. 7. 98

(98/C 223/172)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0177/98

by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission

(5 February 1998)

Subject: Disposal of sewage and waste water

Is there any EU legislation, existing or proposed, which seeks to prevent the discharge of untreated waste into the
sea when the capacity of the treatment facilities is not able to cope after heavy rain and flood waters?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(5 March 1998)

Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 on the treatment of urban waste water (1) provides that the design,
construction, operation and maintenance of waste-water collection and treatment systems shall be such that they,
in particular, restrict any pollution of the recipient waters caused by installation overload due to rainstorms.

(1)  OJ L 135, 30.5.1991.

(98/C 223/173)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0178/98

by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission

(5 February 1998)

Subject: Disposal of sewage and waste water

Is the Commission aware that several barges a day still take sewage from London down the River Thames and
discharge it into the Thames estuary within a relatively short distance of the Thanet coast? What legislation exists
or is planned to prevent such wholesale disregard of the marine and coastal environment?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(5 March 1998)

The UK authorities have informed the Commission that discharges to surface waters from boats were not of
urban  sewage  but  of  sludge  from  sewage  treatment  plants.  Article  14  of  Council  Directive  91/271/EEC  of
21  May  1991  concerning  urban  waste  water  treatment (1)  calls  on  the  Member  States  to  ensure  that  by
31 December 1998 the disposal of sludge to surface waters by dumping from ships, by discharge from pipelines
or by other means is phased out.

(1)  OJ L 135, 30.5.1991.

(98/C 223/174)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0180/98

by Jesu·s Cabezo·n Alonso (PSE) to the Commission

(5 February 1998)

Subject: International anti-drugs centre, Panama

The US and Panamanian Governments have reached an agreement in principle whereby, for a period of twelve
years starting on 31 December 1999, the two countries will jointly operate an international anti-drugs centre.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 174/98 by David BOWE to the Commission. Controls on imported foods (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: BOWE, European Parliament
Subjects: animal product, consumer protection, crop production, food hygiene, food inspection, foodstuff, health control, import (EU), veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 174/98 by David BOWE to the Commission. Controls on imported foods (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 310 , 09/10/1998 P. 0033 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0174/98 by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission (5 February 1998)Subject: Controls on imported foodsAt present all foods of animal origin imported from third countries into the European Union are subject to strict controls. They can only enter the EU at a designated border inspection post; the importer is required to give 24 hours notice of arrival; the consignment must undergo the veterinary checks procedure, which includes certified levels of inspection; and the importer must pay the costs of the veterinary inspection before the consignment can obtain customs clearance. However, for foods of non-animal origin, there is no requirement for prior notification of import, with no certificated system of control and the costs of inspection fall on the enforcing authority.Given that many foods of non-animal origin can pose a considerable risk to public health, for example many of them can contain mycotoxins, does the Commission intend to harmonize EU levels of inspection for foodstuffs of non-animal origin to the same level as that for foodstuffs of animal origin? If not, why not?Supplementary answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (12 june 1998)Foodstuffs of non-animal origin are subject to the provisions of framework Directives 89/397/EEC ((OJ L 186, 30.6.1989. )) and 93/99/EEC ((OJ L 290, 24.11.1993. )) on the official control of foodstuffs. These provisions apply to foodstuffs imported into the Community.Directive 93/43/EEC on the hygiene of foodstuffs ((OJ L 175, 19.7.1993. )) also requires Member States to take the necessary measures to submit foodstuffs imported into the Community to official controls in order to ensure observance of the same hygiene principles as are applicable to the production of foodstuffs in the Community.The Commission believes that, in general, proper implementation of these rules together with standing expert practice and the experience of national authorities offer appropriate health protection to Community consumers.Nevertheless, in connection with the simplification of hygiene law, and pursuant to the Green Paper on food law ((COM(97) 176 final. )), the Commission is currently giving thought to an assessment of the need for more detailed rules on foodstuffs of non-animal origin. This assessment will be based on a series of aspects, including the results of the Commission's current investigations in the Member States into how controls are carried out on imported foodstuffs of non-animal origin.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 308/98 of 5 February 1998 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2504/97
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: CCT duties, Spain, award of contract, import, sorghum, tariff reduction

6. 2. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 31/15

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 308/98

of 5 February 1998

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection
with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2504/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Article
12(1) thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the maximum reduc-
tion in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain was
opened pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
2504/97 (3);

acting under

the Commission,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 1839/95 (4), as amended by Regulation (EC)
No 1963/95 (5),
the
procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC)
No 1766/92, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in
the import duty; whereas in fixing this maximum the
criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation
(EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account; whereas a
contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal
to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty;

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum reduction in the import duty
being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
the Management
in accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 30 January to 5 February 1998,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation
(EC) No 2504/97, the maximum reduction in the duty on
sorghum imported shall be ECU 62,95 per tonne and be
valid for a total maximum quantity of 20 000 tonnes.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 February
1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 5 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 345, 16. 12. 1997, p. 25.
(4) OJ L 177, 28. 7. 1995, p. 4.
(5) OJ L 189, 10. 8. 1995, p. 22.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 306/98 of 5 February 1998 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2506/97
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: CCT duties, Portugal, award of contract, import, maize, tariff reduction

6. 2. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 31/13

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 306/98

of 5 February 1998

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection
with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2506/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Article
12(1) thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the maximum reduc-
tion in the duty on maize imported into Portugal was
opened pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
2506/97 (3);

acting under

the Commission,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 1839/95 (4), as amended by Regulation (EC)
No 1963/95 (5),
the
procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC)
No 1766/92, may decide to fix maximum reduction in
the import duty; whereas in fixing this maximum the
criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation
(EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account; whereas a
contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal
to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty;

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum reduction in the import duty
being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
the Management
in accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 30 January to 5 February 1998,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation
(EC) No 2506/97, the maximum reduction in the duty on
maize imported shall be ECU 56,78 per tonne and be
valid for a total maximum quantity of 4 000 tonnes.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 February
1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 5 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 345, 16. 12. 1997, p. 28.
(4) OJ L 177, 28. 7. 1995, p. 4.
(5) OJ L 189, 10. 8. 1995, p. 22.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 176/98 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Disposal of sewage and waste water
Date: 1998-02-05
Institutions: European Parliament, WATTS
Subjects: environmental protection, marine pollution, wastewater, water treatment

2. 10. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 304/45

Given that many foods of non-animal origin can pose a considerable risk to public health, for example many of
them can contain mycotoxins, does the Commission intend to harmonize EU levels of inspection for foodstuffs
of non-animal origin to the same level as that for foodstuffs of animal origin? If not, why not?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(17 April 1998)

The Commission is conducting a detailed investigation of the problem raised by the Honourable Member and
will inform him of the outcome as soon as possible.

(98/C 304/62)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0176/98

by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission

(5 February 1998)

Subject: Disposal of sewage and waste water

Is the practice of discharging treated sewage into the sea environmentally sustainable?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(6 March 1998)

The aim of Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 on the treatment of urban waste water (1) is to protect
the environment, and in particular seawater, against impairment by discharges of such waste waters.

The provisions of the Directive, and in particular those concerning discharges into coastal waters are, by their
nature, intended to provide effective long-term protection for the marine environment.

(1)  OJ L 135, 30.5.1991.

(98/C 304/63)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0179/98

by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission

(5 February 1998)

Subject: Disposal of sewage and waste water

In the context of the Thanet Objective 2 Programme, is the proposal to construct a large sewage plant on the
clifftops of Foreness Point, on one of the last areas of public open space in the district and an acknowledged area
of natural beauty, compatible with the policies to regenerate the economy by, inter alia, protecting and enhancing
the environment, not least that along the coast? Can the Commission assure me that no EU money will fund such
a project?

Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission

(13 March 1998)

It  is  understood  that  a  sewage  plant  is  planned  for  construction  at  Foreness  Point  and  has  received  planning
permission. However, although the plant will be located in the area covered by the Thanet objective 2 single
programming document 1997-1999, it would not constitute an eligible project under that programme.