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Council Regulation (EC) No 731/98 of 30 March 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 3070/95 on the establishment of a pilot project on satellite tracking in the NAFO Regulatory Area
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, data processing, exchange of information, fishing controls, fishing vessel, satellite

2. 4. 98

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EN

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 102/5

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 731/98

of 30 March 1998

amending Regulation (EC) No 3070/95 on the establishment of a pilot project on
satellite tracking in the NAFO Regulatory Area

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of
liament (2),

the European Par-

Whereas, in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EC)
No 3070/95 (3), Member States are carrying out a pilot
project on satellite tracking of vessels fishing in the Regu-
latory Area from 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1997;

Whereas, on 19 September 1997, the NAFO Fisheries
Commission adopted a proposal
to prolong the pilot
project on satellite tracking to 31 December 1998;

Whereas, in accordance with Article XI of the NAFO
Convention and in the absence of objections, the proposal
became a measure binding upon the NAFO Contracting
Parties as from 25 November 1997;

Whereas steps should be taken to implement the proposal
at Community level;

Whereas as a matter of urgency and common concern
this Regulation should apply from 1 January 1998,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3070/95,
‘31 December 1997’ shall be replaced by ‘31 December
1998’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 January 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 March 1998.

For the Council

The President

LORD SIMON of HIGHBURY

(1) OJ C 6, 10. 1. 1998, p. 17.
(2) Opinion delivered on 13 March 1998 (not yet published in

the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 329, 30. 12. 1995, p. 11.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 972/98 by Mary BANOTTI to the Commission. Bhutanese refugees and the EU's response
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: BANOTTI, European Parliament
Subjects: Bhutan, EU aid, EU relations, Nepal, aid to refugees, food aid, humanitarian aid, political asylum, political refugee, settlement of disputes

C 323/100

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21. 10. 98

1. What grounds has Greece cited for not having implemented the Directive?

Could failure to incorporate the Directive into national law entail adverse repercussions and, possibly, risks

2.
for the cultural objects belonging to Greece and, if so, what are they?

(1)  OJ L 60, 1.3.1997, p. 59.

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(23 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 323/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0968/98

by Katerina Daskalaki (UPE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Conversion of a monastery into a hotel by the Turks in the occupied part of Cyprus

Reports have emerged that the Turkish regime of occupation in northern Cyprus has given authorization for the
Armenian Monastery of Makarios Pentadaktylos, known as Armenomonastiri, to be converted into a hotel.

Will  the  Commission  say  whether  it  is  aware  of  these  reports  and  whether  it  knows  what  kind  of  business
interests are involved? If not, does it intend to investigate this fresh violation by the occupying regime of the
property  rights  of  the  Armenian  Church  and  the  Armenian  people  and,  more  generally,  the  destruction  of
monuments of Europe(cid:146)s cultural heritage which are being systematically pillaged and looted in the occupied part
of Cyprus?

Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(23 April 1998)

The Commission is aware of the facts reported by the Honourable Member. It will endeavour to raise the matter
in its dealings with the northern part of Cyprus (which are limited to civil society), and point out the need to
preserve the monastery. As regards the possible influence of Turkey on northern Cyprus in this connection, the
Commission will also endeavour to address the issue in its discussions with the Turkish authorities.

(98/C 323/150)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0972/98

by Mary Banotti (PPE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Bhutanese refugees and the EU(cid:146)s response

Is the Commission aware that 100 000 Bhutanese refugees are now living in camps in Nepal in the Jhapa and
Morang districts?

What aid is the European Union giving to these refugees?

Is  the  Commission  satisfied  that  the  Bhutanese  Government  recognizes  its  responsibilities  towards  these
refugees?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 942/98 by Allan MACARTNEY to the Commission. 'Ship-shaped' production facilities for oil exploration
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MACARTNEY
Subjects: EU aid, OECD, agreement (EU), export credit, extraction of oil, offshore drilling, offshore oil structure

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/61

(98/C 386/078)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0941/98

by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Swingeing taxation on used lorries imported into Greece

The Greek authorities intend to impose swingeing taxes on used lorries imported into Greece, even recent models
fitted with EURO II-type engines. The new high level of taxation which is proposed ((cid:146)special registration tax(cid:146))
will mean an excessive increase in the cost of used vehicles and in particular of lorries over 3.5 tonnes in weight.

The Greek Government calculates the value of imported vehicles taking into account not the import invoice, but
the retail sale value of a new lorry, subject to an annual depreciation which reaches 52 % after six years.

Will the Commission give its official views on this new swingeing taxation for used lorries and on the fact that the
Greek authorities seem unwilling to accept import invoices for lorries (which are clearly official Community tax
documents) but intend to take the retail sales price of new lorries as a basis for their calculations?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(29 May 1998)

The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the
Honourable Member. It will inform him of its findings.

(98/C 386/079)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0942/98

by Allan Macartney (ARE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: (cid:145)Ship-shaped(cid:146) production facilities for oil exploration

Does the Council Directive of 17 September 1990 on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the
water, energy,
transport and telecommunications sector cover (cid:146)ship-shaped(cid:146) production facilities for oil
exploration?

Given the revised OECD Understanding on Export Credits for Ships which came into force in 1996, would such
floating vessels be eligible for EU subsidies?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(5 June 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.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 941/98 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Swingeing taxation on used lorries imported into Greece (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0941/98by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission(30 March 1998)Subject: Swingeing taxation on used lorries imported into GreeceThe Greek authorities intend to impose swingeing taxes on used lorries imported into Greece, even recent models fitted with EURO II-type engines. The new high level of taxation which is proposed ('special registration tax') will mean an excessive increase in the cost of used vehicles and in particular of lorries over 3.5 tonnes in weight.The Greek Government calculates the value of imported vehicles taking into account not the import invoice, but the retail sale value of a new lorry, subject to an annual depreciation which reaches 52 % after six years.Will the Commission give its official views on this new swingeing taxation for used lorries and on the fact that the Greek authorities seem unwilling to accept import invoices for lorries (which are clearly official Community tax documents) but intend to take the retail sales price of new lorries as a basis for their calculations?Answer given by MrMonti on behalf of the Commission(29 May 1998)The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the Honourable Member. It will inform him of its findings.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 958/98 by Lucio MANISCO to the Commission. Agricultural funding
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MANISCO
Subjects: Italy, aid to agriculture, common agricultural policy, financial aid, professional association, public awareness campaign, vocational training

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/63

(98/C 386/081)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0958/98

by Lucio Manisco (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Agricultural funding

Can the Commission say what amount of direct and indirect funding is granted to Italian farmers(cid:146) organizations,
the Confederazione
specifically the Confederazione Agricoltori Italiani (Federation of Italian Farmers),
Coltivatori Diretti (Federation of Owner-Occupiers), and the Confederazione Italiana Coltivatori (Italian
Federation of Growers)?

What budget headings are used to provide the funding in question, and for what services has payment been made
in the current year and the last three years?

Have the above three farmers(cid:146) organizations taken part in specific projects, for instance in the field of vocational
training?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(21 April 1998)

Direct financing of the Italian farmers(cid:146) unions:

Confederazione Agricoltori Italiani

1997 › Veneto Region (cid:145)SOS Mondo rura programme(cid:146): ECU 102 500

1996 › Study trip: ECU 8 000

Confederazione Coltivatori Diretti

1997 › Seminar › Course for future managers (cid:145)Development of management skills(cid:146): ECU 15 000

1996 › Training for those concerned with equal opportunities in rural areas: ECU 36 711

1996 › Study trip: ECU 8 000

1995 › Study trip: ECU 10 000

Confederazione Italiana Coltivatori: no application

These grants were made from budget item B2/514 in 1995 and 1996; this changed to B2/5122 in 1997. This
heading concerns training, information and the raising of public awareness of the common agricultural policy.

(98/C 386/082)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0959/98

by Lucio Manisco (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Human rights violations in Colombia

Colombia is a country plagued by extreme criminal and political violence. There are 30 000 criminal murders a
year and 4 000 political assassinations. At least one person is declared (cid:145)missing(cid:146) every day. More than a million
internal refugees have been forced to leave their homes in order to flee death threats.

On 3 September 1995 the Cartagena police murdered Giacomo Turra, a Union citizen, after subjecting him to
protracted torture. In the continuing trial of the officers responsible for the odious crime, the evidence against the
accused is being manipulated and dishonestly misrepresented to their advantage.

1. What steps have the Commission and Council taken since the affair was brought to their notice? If they have
done nothing so far, why have they ignored a case that so graphically illustrates the need for justice in Colombia
and not sent an observer to ascertain that the trial is being properly conducted?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 944/98 by Allan MACARTNEY to the Commission. EAGGF support for fisheries-related projects
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MACARTNEY
Subjects: EAGGF, EU financing, FIFG, aid system, aquaculture, common fisheries policy, fishery product, marketing

19. 11. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 354/43

(98/C 354/78)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0943/98

by Allan Macartney (ARE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Dissemination of experience between funding partnerships

What steps are being taken to ensure that those bodies dealing with programmes involving aid from the ERDF,
the ESF and the EAGGF provide partnerships with information regarding best practice which is based on their
experience across programmes and Member States?

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

(14 May 1998)

The beneficiaries of the structural funds in the Member States have no formal duty to transfer experience to other
beneficiaries.  However,  many  of  them  have  an  interest  in  knowing  best  practices  in  other  Member  States.
The Commission encourages this exchange of experience and ensures a wide range of information activities.
Many documents, analyses and reports are published every year on paper and on Internet. Many seminars and
conferences  are  held  at  the  initiative  of  the  Commission,  either  on  thematic  issues  (e.g.  equal  opportunities,
environment, evaluation) or between those having common interests (e.g. objective 1 regions, social partners).
Finally, encouraged by the Commission, the Member States and regions use the technical assistance allocations
in the programmes in order to exchange experience with other beneficiaries of the structural funds.

(98/C 354/79)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0944/98

by Allan Macartney (ARE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: EAGGF support for fisheries-related projects

Do the rules governing Objective 5a areas provide Member States with any scope to award funding to a business
not involved directly in the processing or marketing of fisheries products? In particular, would a company which
develops and builds frozen-food and refrigerated transporters, a key element in the delivery of fish products from
the quayside to the supermarket, qualify for funding?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(8 May 1998)

The European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund (EAGGF) is dedicated to the adjustment of agricultural
structures.

Investments in fisheries projets covering objective 5a areas can be granted aid under the Financial instrument of
fisheries  guidance  (FIFG).  These  investments  must  conform  with  Council  Regulation  (EC)  No  3699/93  of
21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the
fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (1).

In this respect investments by a company manufacturing refrigerated transporters are not eligible for either FIFG
or EAGGF assistance.

(1)  OJ L 346, 31.12.1993.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 968/98 by Katerina DASKALAKI to the Commission. Conversion of a monastery into a hotel by the Turks in the occupied part of Cyprus
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: DASKALAKI, European Parliament
Subjects: Armenia, Cyprus, Türkiye, heritage protection, occupied territory, religious discrimination, religious group, religious institution

C 323/100

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21. 10. 98

1. What grounds has Greece cited for not having implemented the Directive?

Could failure to incorporate the Directive into national law entail adverse repercussions and, possibly, risks

2.
for the cultural objects belonging to Greece and, if so, what are they?

(1)  OJ L 60, 1.3.1997, p. 59.

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(23 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 323/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0968/98

by Katerina Daskalaki (UPE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Conversion of a monastery into a hotel by the Turks in the occupied part of Cyprus

Reports have emerged that the Turkish regime of occupation in northern Cyprus has given authorization for the
Armenian Monastery of Makarios Pentadaktylos, known as Armenomonastiri, to be converted into a hotel.

Will  the  Commission  say  whether  it  is  aware  of  these  reports  and  whether  it  knows  what  kind  of  business
interests are involved? If not, does it intend to investigate this fresh violation by the occupying regime of the
property  rights  of  the  Armenian  Church  and  the  Armenian  people  and,  more  generally,  the  destruction  of
monuments of Europe(cid:146)s cultural heritage which are being systematically pillaged and looted in the occupied part
of Cyprus?

Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(23 April 1998)

The Commission is aware of the facts reported by the Honourable Member. It will endeavour to raise the matter
in its dealings with the northern part of Cyprus (which are limited to civil society), and point out the need to
preserve the monastery. As regards the possible influence of Turkey on northern Cyprus in this connection, the
Commission will also endeavour to address the issue in its discussions with the Turkish authorities.

(98/C 323/150)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0972/98

by Mary Banotti (PPE) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Bhutanese refugees and the EU(cid:146)s response

Is the Commission aware that 100 000 Bhutanese refugees are now living in camps in Nepal in the Jhapa and
Morang districts?

What aid is the European Union giving to these refugees?

Is  the  Commission  satisfied  that  the  Bhutanese  Government  recognizes  its  responsibilities  towards  these
refugees?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 959/98 by Lucio MANISCO to the Commission. Human rights violations in Colombia
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MANISCO
Subjects: Colombia, EU aid, EU initiative, crime against individuals, homicide, human rights, humanitarian aid, non-governmental organisation, political violence

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/63

(98/C 386/081)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0958/98

by Lucio Manisco (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Agricultural funding

Can the Commission say what amount of direct and indirect funding is granted to Italian farmers(cid:146) organizations,
the Confederazione
specifically the Confederazione Agricoltori Italiani (Federation of Italian Farmers),
Coltivatori Diretti (Federation of Owner-Occupiers), and the Confederazione Italiana Coltivatori (Italian
Federation of Growers)?

What budget headings are used to provide the funding in question, and for what services has payment been made
in the current year and the last three years?

Have the above three farmers(cid:146) organizations taken part in specific projects, for instance in the field of vocational
training?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(21 April 1998)

Direct financing of the Italian farmers(cid:146) unions:

Confederazione Agricoltori Italiani

1997 › Veneto Region (cid:145)SOS Mondo rura programme(cid:146): ECU 102 500

1996 › Study trip: ECU 8 000

Confederazione Coltivatori Diretti

1997 › Seminar › Course for future managers (cid:145)Development of management skills(cid:146): ECU 15 000

1996 › Training for those concerned with equal opportunities in rural areas: ECU 36 711

1996 › Study trip: ECU 8 000

1995 › Study trip: ECU 10 000

Confederazione Italiana Coltivatori: no application

These grants were made from budget item B2/514 in 1995 and 1996; this changed to B2/5122 in 1997. This
heading concerns training, information and the raising of public awareness of the common agricultural policy.

(98/C 386/082)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0959/98

by Lucio Manisco (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(30 March 1998)

Subject: Human rights violations in Colombia

Colombia is a country plagued by extreme criminal and political violence. There are 30 000 criminal murders a
year and 4 000 political assassinations. At least one person is declared (cid:145)missing(cid:146) every day. More than a million
internal refugees have been forced to leave their homes in order to flee death threats.

On 3 September 1995 the Cartagena police murdered Giacomo Turra, a Union citizen, after subjecting him to
protracted torture. In the continuing trial of the officers responsible for the odious crime, the evidence against the
accused is being manipulated and dishonestly misrepresented to their advantage.

1. What steps have the Commission and Council taken since the affair was brought to their notice? If they have
done nothing so far, why have they ignored a case that so graphically illustrates the need for justice in Colombia
and not sent an observer to ascertain that the trial is being properly conducted?
Council Decision of 30 March 1998 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency
Date: 1998-03-30
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Euratom Supply Agency, advisory committee (EU), appointment of staff

15.4.98

EN

Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities

C  114/1

I

(Information)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL  DECISION

of  30  March  1998

appointing  a  member  of  the  Advisory  Committee  of  the  Euratom  Supply  Agency

(98/C  114/01)

THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  UNION,

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Atomic  Energy  Community,  and  in
particular  the  second  and  third  paragraphs  of  Article  54  thereof,

Having  regard  to  Article  X  of  the  Statutes  of  the  Euratom  Supply  Agency(cid:216)(˛),  as  last  amended
by  Decision  95/1/EC/Euratom/ECSC  of  1  January  1995(cid:216)(ˇ),

Having  regard  to  the  Council  Decision  of  27  June  1997  appointing  the  members  of  the
Advisory  Committee  of  the  Euratom  Supply  Agency(cid:216)(—),

Having  regard  to  the  opinion  of  the  Commission,

Whereas  a  member’s  seat  on  the  aforementioned  Committee  has  become  vacant  following  the
resignation  of  Mr  Jean(cid:220)Bernard  CHERIE,  which  was  brought  to  the  Council’s  attention  on
7  January  1998;

Whereas  this  vacancy  should  be  filled;

Having  regard  to  the  nomination  submitted  by  the  French  Government  on  7  January  1998,

HAS  DECIDED:

Sole  Article

Mr  Toni  CAVATORTA  is  hereby  appointed  a  member  of  the  Advisory  Committee  of  the
Euratom  Supply  Agency  for  the  remainder  of  the  Committee’s  term  of  office,  that  is  until
28  March  1999.

Done  at  Brussels,  30  March  1998.

For  the  Council

The  President

LORD  SIMON  of  HIGHBURY

(˛)(cid:217)OJ  27,  6.12.1958,  p.  534/58.
(ˇ)(cid:217)OJ  L  1,  1.1.1995,  p.  1.
(—)(cid:217)OJ  C  210,  11.7.1997,  p.  3.