do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 328/98 of 10 February 1998 determining the extent to which applications for import licences submitted in January 1998 for certain products in the milk and milk products sector under the schemes provided for in the Europe Agreements between the Community, the Republic of Poland and Bulgaria and in the Agreements on free trade between the Community and the Baltic States may be accepted
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Central and Eastern Europe, Estonia, butter, cheese, import licence, milk

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 328/98

of 10 February 1998

determining the extent to which applications for import licences submitted in
January 1998 for certain products in the milk and milk products sector under
the schemes provided for in the Europe Agreements between the Community,
the Republic of Poland and Bulgaria and in the Agreements on free trade
between the Community and the Baltic States may be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2508/
97 of 15 December 1997 laying down detailed rules for
the application to milk and milk products of the schemes
provided for in the Europe Agreements between the
Community and the Republic of Hungary, the Republic
the Slovak Republic,
of Poland,
Bulgaria and Romania,
the Agreements on free trade
between the Community and the Baltic States and the
Interim Agreement between the Community and the
Republic of Slovenia and repealing Regulations (EEC) No
584/92, (EC) No 1588/94, (EC) No 1713/95 and (EC) No
455/97 (1), and in particular Article 4 (4) thereof,

the Czech Republic,

Whereas the applications for import licences submitted
for the products listed in Regulation (EC) No 2508/97
exceed the quantities available for certain products;

whereas allocation coefficients should therefore be set for
the period 1 January to 30 June 1998 for certain quant-
ities applied for,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for import licences submitted for the period
1 January to 30 June 1998 under Regulation (EC) No
2508/97, shall be accepted by country of origin and by
product covered by the CN codes set out in the Annex
for the quantities applied for, multiplied by the allocation
coefficients shown.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 February
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 345, 16. 12. 1997, p. 31.

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Country

CN Codes

0402 10 19
0402 21 19
0402 21 99

Poland

0405 10 11
0405 10 19
0405 10 30
0405 10 50
0405 10 90
0405 20 90

ANNEX

Estonia

Bulgaria

0406

0402 10 19
0402 21 19

0405 10 11
0405 10 19

0406

0406

Allocation coefficient

0,0093

0,0106

0,1818

0,0097

0,0099

1,0000

0,6630
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 327/98 by Dominique SOUCHET to the Commission. Community aid for cereal supplies to the most remote regions/impact on employment
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Parliament, SOUCHET
Subjects: aid system, cereals, economic consequence, labour market, peripheral region, supply

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As the populations of Europe vary significantly in average height, does the Commission agree that the EU should
seek to enforce ranges of appropriate standards, rather than single unsatisfactory ones?

Would the Commission consider that the CEN should be advised to seek the cooperation of groups representing
tall and short people when setting standards?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(2 March 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his written question P-1916/97 (1).

(1)  OJ C 21, 22.1.1998.

(98/C 304/114)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0327/98

by Dominique Souchet (I-EDN) to the Commission

(10 February 1998)

Subject: Community aid for cereal supplies to the most remote regions/impact on employment

In the last two years there has been a sharp fall in Community aid for the supply of cereals to the most remote
regions. This is weakening the position of the production sectors dependent on these products (flour mills, animal
feed processors) and poses an additional threat to jobs inin the Community regions which are already among the
most severely affected by unemployment and underemployment.

Could the Commission state what measures it intends to take to reinstate this aid and thus save large numbers of
jobs?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(17 March 1998)

The Commission is aware of the operational difficulties with the measures laid down by Council Regulation
(EEC)No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products
for the benefit of the French overseas departments (1), by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992
concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (2),  and  by
Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with
regard to certain agricultural products.(2) The effect of the reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP) and
of the conclusion of the Uruguay round is that Community prices are gradually coming into line with world
prices and that of aid granted to products originating in the Community supplied to the most remote regions as
part of the specific measures is being reduced. The Commission is aware that the difficulties inherent in the
operation of this system are prejudicial to the economies of the most remote regions. It is thus examining the
method  of  calculation  laid  down  by  current  legislation  in  order  to  find  a  solution  which  would  reduce  the
structural  disadvantages  arising  from  the  geographical  remoteness  of  these  regions  and  thus  encourage
development of the productive sectors.

(1)  OJ L 356, 24.12.1991.
(2)  OJ L 173, 27.6.1992.
98/154/EC: Commission Decision of 10 February 1998 approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live animals and animal products presented by Finland (Only the Finnish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Finland, animal product, hormone, live animal, veterinary inspection, waste

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18. 2. 98

COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 February 1998

approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live
animals and animal products presented by Finland

(Only the Finnish text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/154/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April
1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and resi-
dues thereof in live animals and animal products and
repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and
Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in par-
ticular the first and the second subparagraphs of Article 8
(1) thereof,

Whereas Finland forwarded to the Commission,
in a
document dated 30 June 1997, a plan specifying the
national measures to be implemented during 1998 for the
detection of certain substances and residues thereof in
live animals and animal products; whereas that plan was
amended by a document dated 25 November 1997, in
accordance with the Commission’s request, bringing it
into line with the requirements of Directive 96/23/EC;

Whereas examination of
it
complies with Directive 96/23/EC, and in particular
Articles 5 and 7 thereof;

this plan has shown that

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are
in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veter-
inary Committee,

Article 1

The monitoring plan for the detection of the residues
and substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 96/
23/EC in live animals and animal products presented by
Finland is hereby approved.

Article 2

Finland shall adopt the laws, regulations and adminis-
trative provisions necessary to implement
the plan
referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.
98/152/EC: Commission Decision of 10 February 1998 approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live animals and animal products presented by the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: United Kingdom, animal product, hormone, live animal, veterinary inspection, waste

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Official Journal of the European Communities

18. 2. 98

COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 February 1998

approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live
animals and animal products presented by the United Kingdom

(Only the English text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/152/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April
1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and resi-
dues thereof in live animals and animal products and
repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and
Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in par-
ticular the first and the second subparagraphs of Article 8
(1) thereof,

Whereas the United Kingdom forwarded to the Commis-
sion, in a document dated 27 June 1997, a plan speci-
fying the national measures to be implemented during
1998 for the detection of certain substances and residues
thereof in live animals and animal products; whereas that
plan was amended and supplemented by a document
in accordance with the
dated 17 November 1997,
into line with the
Commission’s request, bringing it
requirements of Directive 96/23/EC;

Whereas examination of
it
complies with Directive 96/23/EC, and in particular
Articles 5 and 7 thereof;

this plan has shown that

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are
in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veter-
inary Committee,

Article 1

The monitoring plan for the detection of the residues
and substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 96/
23/EC in live animals and animal products presented by
the United Kingdom is hereby approved.

Article 2

The United Kingdom shall adopt the laws, regulations
and administrative provisions necessary to implement the
plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.
98/151/EC: Commission Decision of 10 February 1998 approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live animals and animal products presented by France (Only the French text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, animal product, hormone, live animal, veterinary inspection, waste

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(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 February 1998

approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live
animals and animal products presented by France

(Only the French text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/151/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April
1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and resi-
dues thereof in live animals and animal products and
repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and
Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in par-
ticular the first and the second subparagraphs of Article 8
(1) thereof,

Whereas France forwarded to the Commission, in a docu-
ment dated 26 September 1997, a plan specifying the
national measures to be implemented during 1998 for the
detection of certain substances and residues thereof in
live animals and animal products; whereas that plan was
amended by a document dated 2 December 1997,
in
accordance with the Commission’s request, bringing it
into line with the requirements of Directive 96/23/EC;

Whereas examination of
it
complies with Directive 96/23/EC, and in particular
Articles 5 and 7 thereof;

this plan has shown that

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are
in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veter-
inary Committee,

Article 1

The monitoring plan for the detection of the residues
and substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 96/
23/EC in live animals and animal products presented by
France is hereby approved.

Article 2

France shall adopt the laws, regulations and adminis-
trative provisions necessary to implement
the plan
referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 333/98 of 10 February 1998 on the issue of import licences for garlic originating in China
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: China, bulb vegetable, import licence, originating product, quantitative restriction

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 333/98

of 10 February 1998

on the issue of import licences for garlic originating in China

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of
28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the
amended by
and vegetables (1),
market
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2520/97 (2),

in fruit

as

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 903/97 of
21 May 1997 concerning a protective measure applicable
to imports of garlic from China (3), and in particular
Article 1(3) thereof,

Whereas pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No
1859/93 (4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1662/
94 (5), the release for free circulation in the Community
to
of garlic imported from third countries is subject
presentation of an import licence;

Whereas Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 903/97,
restricts the issue of import licences for garlic originating
in China to a maximum monthly quantity in the case of
applications lodged from 1 June 1997 to 31 May 1998;

Whereas, given the criteria laid down in Article 1(2) of
that Regulation and the import licences already issued,
the quantity applied for on 5 February 1998 is in excess
of the maximum monthly quantity given in the Annex to

that Regulation for the month of February 1998; whereas
is therefore necessary to determine to what extent
it
import
licences may be issued in response to these
applications; whereas the issue of licences in response to
applications lodged after 5 February 1998 and before 5
March 1998 should be refused,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licences applied for on 5 February 1998 pursuant
to Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1859/93 for garlic
falling within CN code 0703 20 00 originating in China
shall be issued for 0,05249 % of the quantity applied for,
having regard to the information available to the
Commission on 9 February 1998.

For the abovementioned products applications for import
licences lodged after 5 February 1998 and before 5 March
1998 shall be refused.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 February
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 297, 21. 11. 1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 346, 17. 12. 1997, p. 41.
(3) OJ L 130, 22. 5. 1997, p. 6.
(4) OJ L 170, 13. 7. 1993, p. 10.
(5) OJ L 176, 9. 7. 1994, p. 1.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 329/98 of 10 February 1998 on the issuing of A1 export licences for fruit and vegetables
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, nut, quantitative restriction

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 329/98

of 10 February 1998

on the issuing of A1 export licences for fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/
96 of 14 November 1996 on detailed rules for imple-
menting Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 as
regards export refunds on fruit and vegetables (1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 213/98 (2), and in
particular Article 2(3) thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 8/98 (3) sets
the quantities for which A1 export licences, other than
those requested in the context of food aid, may be issued;

Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 sets
the conditions under which special measures may be
taken by the Commission with a view to avoiding an
overrun of the quantities for which A1 licences may be
issued;

the Commission has
that

received information
Whereas
reduced or
which indicates
increased by the quantities referred to in Article 2(3) of
Regulation (EC) No 2190/96, would be exceeded if A1
shelled
licences were issued without

those quantities,

restriction for

almonds in response to applications submitted since 5
February 1998; whereas, therefore, a percentage should be
fixed for the issuing of licences for quantities applied for
on 5 February 1998 and applications for A1 licences
submitted later in that application period should be
rejected,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A1 export licences for shelled almonds for which applica-
tions were submitted on 5 February 1998 pursuant to
Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 8/98 shall be issued for
5,2 % of the quantities applied for.

Applications for A1 export licences submitted after 5
February 1998 and before 11 March 1998 for that product
shall be rejected.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 February
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15. 11. 1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 22, 29. 1. 1998, p. 8.
(3) OJ L 3, 7. 1. 1998, p. 5.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 313/98 by Luis CAMPOY ZUECO to the Commission. URBAN programme
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: CAMPOY ZUECO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, Navarre, Spain, operational programme, town planning

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EN

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C 304/75

(98/C 304/108)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0309/98

by Doeke Eisma (ELDR) to the Commission

(10 February 1998)

Subject: Taxation of aircraft fuel

At  the  Transport  Council  of  11  March  1997  the  Commission  was  asked  to  examine  the  implications  of  the
possible introduction of measures on the taxation of aircraft fuel.

When can the findings of the study be expected?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(10 March 1998)

In  May  1997,  the  Ecofin  Council,  in  response  to  the  Commission(cid:146)s  report (1)  under  Article  8(6)  of  Directive
92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonization of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils (2), adopted
a  resolution  requesting  the  Commission  to  provide  further  information  on  all  aspects  of  the  introduction  of
taxation  of  aircraft  fuel.  To  meet  this  request,  the  Commission  has  launched  a  study  to  examine  the  various
effects of the introduction of taxation within the Community. The consortium carrying out this study is due to
produce its final report during the late summer of 1998.

(1)  COM(96) 549 final.
(2)  OJ L 316, 31.10.1992.

(98/C 304/109)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0313/98

by Luis Campoy Zueco (PPE) to the Commission

(10 February 1998)

Subject: URBAN programme

Will the Commission give details of the Spanish projects selected for the URBAN programme in 1997 and say
whether any of them concern the region of Navarra?

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

(4 March 1998)

As  part  of  the  extension  of  the  URBAN  initiative,  the  Spanish  national  authorities  have  presented  the  draft
URBAN  II  operational  programme  for  1997-99  to  the  Commission  for  approval.  It  covers  Co·rdoba,
Avile·s-Corvera, Santander, Albacete, Leo·n, Castello·n, Pontevedra, Telde, Murcia, Zaragoza, Santa Coloma de
Grammenet and Palma de Mallorca.

None of these projects concerns the region of Navarra.

(98/C 304/110)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0316/98

by Wilmya Zimmermann (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1998)

Subject: Common European holiday on 9 May

The  Commission  has  made  it  clear,  for  example  in  its  (cid:145)citizens(cid:146)  Europe(cid:146)  programme,  that  a  greater  effort  is
required to persuade the citizens of the European Union to identify with it.

The  introduction  of  the  common  currency  will  be  an  important  step  in  this  direction,  but  a  common  public
holiday could also be a great help. The European flag and hymn would be backed up by a unifying symbol which
would be of benefit to the entire citizenry of Europe.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 330/98 of 10 February 1998 on the issue of import licences for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal
Date: 1998-02-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: beef, fresh meat, frozen product, import licence, product quality

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 330/98

of 10 February 1998

on the issue of import licences for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and
veal

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/
97 of 27 May 1997 opening and providing for the admin-
istration of tariff quotas for high-quality fresh, chilled and
last
frozen beef and for
amended by Regulation (EC) No 260/98 (2),

frozen buffalo meat (1), as

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 936/97 provides in Articles
4 and 5 the conditions for applications and for the issue
of import licences for meat referred to in Article 2(f);

Whereas Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No 936/97 fixes
the amount of high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef
and veal originating in and imported from the United
States of America and Canada which may be imported on
special terms for the period 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998
at 11 500 tonnes;

Whereas
issued
pursuant to this Regulation will, throughout the period of

should be recalled that

licences

it

validity, be open for use only in so far as provisions on
health protection in force permit,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1. All applications for import licences from 1 to 5
February 1998 for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen
beef and veal as referred to in Article 2(f) of amended
Regulation (EC) No 936/97 shall be granted in full.

2. Applications
in
accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 936/97,
during the first five days of March 1998 for 3 552 tonnes.

licences may be submitted,

for

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 February
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 137, 28. 5. 1997, p. 10.
(2) OJ L 25, 31. 1. 1998, p. 42.