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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1353/98 by Graham WATSON to the Commission. General aviation aircraft and an integrated transport policy
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, WATSON
Subjects: air transport, airport, civil aviation, common transport policy, competition, market access, transport capacity

22.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 402/85

(98/C 402/106)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1167/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(29 April 1998)

Subject: General aviation

General aviation constitutes by far the largest sector of European aviation, with more aircraft, more flyers and
more operating sites than any other area.

How does general aviation fit into the Commission(cid:146)s air transport strategy, and what work is the Commission
doing to ensure that general aviation is provided with a level playing field compared with commercial air
transport?

(98/C 402/107)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1353/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: General aviation aircraft and an integrated transport policy

Does the Commission recognize the inclusion of general aviation as a necessary element within an EU integrated
transport policy?

Joint answer to Written Questions
E-1167/98 and E-1353/98
given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(10 June 1998)

Because it has a commercial character, general aviation is fully covered is fully by the third package of air
transport liberalisation measures. Consequently, it benefits from full access to the Community internal market on
an equitable basis like other commercial air transport.

In view of the importance of general aviation, the Commission also tries to ensure that operators have the right to
as much access as possible at congested airports. Council Regulation (EEC) 95/93 of 18 January 1993 on common
rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports (1) is applicable to this sector.

(1) OJ L 14, 22.1.1993.

(98/C 402/108)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1168/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(29 April 1998)

Subject: General aviation

In recent years, the number of aerodromes throughout the EU being closed or sold for other industrial purposes
has increased. This has left general aviation increasingly dependent on fewer airfields.

While seeking to apply reasonable environmental and noise pollution standards, does the Commission recognize
that there is considerable pressure on general aviation and on the ever-dwindling numbers of aerodromes with
appropriate facilities to serve it?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1365/98 by Graham WATSON to the Commission. Zero Emissions Research Initiative
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, WATSON
Subjects: EU programme, Japan, development policy, foundation, industrial policy, research and development, school-industry relations, scientific research, sustainable development, technological change

C 50/30

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

22.2.1999

(1999/C 50/039)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1363/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Zero Emissions Research Initiative

The Zero Emissions Research Initiative (ZERI) Foundation aims to design corporate strategies and industrial
policies based on the principle of sustainable social and economic development.

What work is the Commission doing to support the ZERI schools initiative, which brings schools and colleges
together in collaboration with industry?

(1999/C 50/040)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1364/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Zero Emissions Research Initiative

The Zero Emissions Research Initiative (ZERI) Foundation aims to design corporate strategies and industrial
policies based on the principle of sustainable social and economic development. The Japanese Government has
recently appointed 42 academics at Tokyo University to work on the theoretical framework for zero emissions.

Is the Commission aware of the work of the ZERI Foundation at the United Nations University which was set up
four years ago by the Belgian industrialist, Gunther Pauli, and what contact does the Commission have with
ZERI?

(1999/C 50/041)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1365/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Zero Emissions Research Initiative

The Zero Emissions Research Initiative (ZERI) Foundation aims to design corporate strategies and industrial
policies based on the principle of sustainable social and economic development. The Japanese Government has
recently appointed 42 academics at Tokyo University to work on the theoretical framework for zero emissions.

Does the Commission have any plans to sponsor similar research into the zero emissions programme at the ZERI
Foundation?

(1999/C 50/042)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1366/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Zero Emissions Research Initiative

The Zero Emissions Research Initiative (ZERI) Foundation aims to design corporate strategies and industrial
policies based on the principle of sustainable social and economic development.

What programmes does the Commission already have in this field and where do they overlap with the work of the
ZERI Foundation?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 967/98 of 7 May 1998 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1339/97
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, common wheat, export refund

8. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 135/31

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 967/98

of 7 May 1998

fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1339/97

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 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 and/or the
tax for the export of common wheat to all third countries
was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No
1339/97 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 507/98 (6);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95
provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the
tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid
down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92,
decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of
the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No

1501/95; whereas in that case a contract is awarded to any
than the
tenderer whose bid is equal
maximum refund, as well as to any tenderer whose bid
relates to an export tax;

to or

lower

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum export refund 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 1 to 7 May 1998, pursuant to
the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No
the maximum refund on exportation of
1339/97,
common wheat shall be ECU 20,94 per tonne.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 May 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 May 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 184, 12. 7. 1997, p. 7.
(6) OJ L 63, 4. 3. 1998, p. 20.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1392/98 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Disability actions (pilot project)
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: disabled person, equal treatment, non-governmental organisation, project of common interest, proposal (EU), reintegration into working life

C 386/122

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.98

The evaluation of the third Community action programme to assist disabled people (Helios II) was the subject of a
recent Commission report (3).

The issues arising under the new Article 13 of the Treaty of Amsterdam on combating discrimination based on
sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation are being examined by the
Commission with equal regard to all those facing discrimination.

The Commission remains firmly committed to the promotion of equal opportunity for disabled people.

(1) COM(98) 131 final.
(2) COM(97) 2000 final.
(3) COM(98) 15 final.

(98/C 386/166)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1392/98

by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Disability actions (pilot project)

Could the Commission confirm its intended timetable for implementation of this budget line for 1998, including
the issuing of guidelines, deadline for receipt of applications, likely date for issuing decisions and for first
payments to be made?

How does the timetable compare with 1997 for the same actions?

Can the Commission confirm that it intends to maintain a further year of pilot disability actions in 1999? If not,
why not?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(5 June 1998)

The Commission wishes to draw the Honourable Member(cid:146)s attention to the fact that two calls for proposals
(cid:145)support for exchange and information actions on equal opportunities for disabled people(cid:146) and (cid:145)support for non-
governmental representative European coordination organisations for disabled people(cid:146) (1) have been published in
the Official Journal.

To sum up, applications for the first call must be sent by 12 June 1998 at the latest. The final selection of
applications is fixed for 24 July 1998. Only actions initiated on 1 October 1998 at the earliest and by 31 December
1998 at the latest are eligible for Community cofinancing. As for the second call, requests covering the annual
operating budget of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) from 1 April 1998 must be submitted by 29 May
1998 at the latest. The Commission will take its final decision on 26 June 1998. These dates roughly correspond to
the dates decided for the 1997 calls for proposals.

The first payments will not be made until after the contracts have been signed.

In the preliminary draft budget for 1999, the Commission proposed the entry of appropriations for support to
representative European coordination NGOs for disabled people and innovative measures to raise public
awareness of the rights of disabled people.

(1) OJ C 103, 4.4.1998.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1374/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Integrated control system for EAGGF aid
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: EAGGF, EU aid, Greece, aid system, aid to agriculture, financing of aid, management information system

C 386/120

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.98

(98/C 386/162)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1374/98

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Integrated control system for EAGGF aid

It is reported that the implementation of the integrated control system for EAGGF aid (Council Regulation
(EEC) 3508/92) (1) in Greece has run into difficulties, resulting in delays in the payment of aid to eligible
producers. Will the Commission say:

1. What specific problems are affecting the management of the integrated control system for aid in Greece?

2. What funding has Greece received so far for developing and implementing the integrated control system for

aid?

3. Will this system be part of the new payments and control agency for Community guidance and guarantee aid
which the Greek Government is currently setting up to replace the existing payments agency (Gedidagep)?

4. Do producers run any risk of losing Community aid, due to problems in the management of the integrated

control system for aid?

(1) OJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 1.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(10 June 1998)

In the Commission(cid:146)s view the problems encountered in Greece at the time of the adoption of the integrated
administration and control system should not cause any delays in the payment of aid to farmers.

Regarding the precise questions raised by the Honourable Member, the following should be pointed out:

1. First of all, there have been long delays in setting up the land registry. This land registry, which aims to
establish an alphanumeric system of identification of agricultural plots, should have been operational by
1 January 1997 at the latest. Secondly, there have been failures at the level of certain administration and
control procedures, involving a risk of expenditure not in conformity with Community legislation.

2. For the years 1993 to 1996, Greece benefited from financial aid of ECU 2.5 million.

3. To date, the Commission has received no official notification of the abolition of the body mentioned and the

transfer of its responsibilities to other national authorities.

4. The problems noted should not involve a loss of aid to producers.

(98/C 386/163)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1387/98

by Jonas Sj(cid:246)stedt (GUE/NGL) and Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Peat mines in the Polesia region in Belarus

(7 May 1998)

Is the Commission aware of the importance of the peat mines in the Polesia region in Belarus as a carbon sink and
as an area of outstanding importance for biodiversity?

What can the Commission do to help conserve this area as part of its strategies on climate change and biodiversity
conservation? Is there an EU fund available for such support?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 960/98 of 7 May 1998 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 3590/85 on the certificate and analysis report required for the importation of wine, grape juice and grape must
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Bolivia, fruit juice, fruit product, grape, import, wine

L 135/4

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

8. 5. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 960/98

of 7 May 1998

amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 3590/85 on the certificate and
analysis report required for the importation of wine, grape juice and grape must

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of
16 March 1987 on the common organisation of
the
market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2087/97 (2), and in particular Article 70(8) thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 4(2)(c) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 2390/89 of 24 July 1989 laying down general
rules for the import of wines, grape juice and grape
must (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2611/
97 (4), wine or grape juice in labelled containers of not
more than five litres fitted with a non-reusable closing
device imported into the Community from third coun-
tries in total annual quantities of less than 1 000 hectoli-
tres is exempt from the requirement regarding the certifi-
cate and analysis report; whereas the third countries bene-
fiting from this exemption for exports to the Community
are listed in Annex V to Commission Regulation (EEC)
No 3590/85 on the certificate and analysis report required
for
the importation of wine, grape juice and grape
must (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1648/

96 (6); whereas Bolivia has asked the Commission that it
be granted this exemption, declaring that it will comply
with the relevant conditions; whereas, this third country
should therefore be added to the list given in Annex V to
the abovementioned Regulation;

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The following third country is hereby added to Annex V
to Regulation (EEC) No 3590/85:

‘(cid:190) Bolivia'.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 7 May 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 292, 25. 10. 1997, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 232, 9. 8. 1989, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 353, 24. 12. 1997, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 343, 20. 12. 1985, p. 20.

(6) OJ L 207, 17. 8. 1996, p. 7.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1388/98 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. European race relations proposal on the basis of the Amsterdam Treaty
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: action programme, anti-discriminatory measure, disabled person, discrimination on the basis of nationality, equal treatment, ethnic discrimination, racial discrimination, religious discrimination, sexual discrimination

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/121

Has the Commission been approached by the Belarus authorities for such help or, conversely, for support to carry
out destructive activities such as river management and drainage, and with what result?

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

(5 June 1998)

The Commission is aware of the existence of peat mines in the Polesia region of Belarus and their impact on the
environment.

At this stage, given current bilateral relations with Belarus, the Commission is not envisaging specific action in
relation to such peat mines.

(98/C 386/164)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1388/98

by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: European race relations proposal on the basis of the Amsterdam Treaty

Following the Commission(cid:146)s welcome proposals for European-wide action on race relations on the basis of the
unratified Amsterdam Treaty, when does it intend to come forward with a similar proposal on discrimination
against disabled people?

Does the Commission accept that there should be no hierarchy of discrimination and that, therefore, other
proposals should be brought forward to combat discrimination against groups referred to in the Amsterdam
Treaty?

(98/C 386/165)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1389/98

by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission

(7 May 1998)

Subject: Evaluation of Helios II: Preparations for a new disability programme

When does the Commission expect to consult the European Parliament on the evaluation of the Helios II
programme for people with disabilities?

Given the fact that, in 1997, the Commission said it would delay any proposal for a new disability programme
pending completion of this evaluation, in what timescale does the Commission now intend to make the proposal?

Given the European Parliament(cid:146)s support for such a programme and the restriction of the European Social Fund
and equal Community Initiative to employment initiatives, can the Commission confirm its support for a new
programme which promotes equal opportunities for disabled people in relation to all discrimination?

Joint answer to Written Questions
E-1388/98 and E-1389/98 given
by Mr Flynn on behalf fof the Commission

(22 June 1998)

The Commission is continuing to examine possible options concerning the future strategy in favour of people
with disabilities. This examination coincides with the new proposals for the structural funds (1), the plans for a
new Community initiative and the implementation of Agenda 2000 (2).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 982/98 of 7 May 1998 concerning the stopping of fishing for common sole by vessels flying the flag of Belgium
Date: 1998-05-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Belgium, authorised catch, catch quota, fishing area, sea fish, ship's flag

9. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 137/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 982/98

of 7 May 1998

concerning the stopping of fishing for common sole by vessels flying the flag of
Belgium

THE 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 applic-
able to the common fisheries policy (1), as last amended
by Regulation (EC) No 2635/97 (2), and in particular
Article 21(3) thereof,

Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 45/98 of 19
December 1997 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups
of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1998 and
certain conditions under which they may be fished (3), as
last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 783/98 of 7
April 1998 (4), provides for common sole quotas for 1998;

Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provi-
sions relating to the quantitative limitations on catches of
stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commis-
sion 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 common sole in the waters of
ICES division VII(e) by vessels flying the flag of Belgium
or registered in Belgium have reached the quota allocated

for 1998; whereas Belgium has prohibited fishing for this
stock as from 25 April 1998; whereas it is therefore neces-
sary to abide by that date,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Catches of common sole in the waters of ICES division
VII(e) by vessels flying the flag of Belgium or registered in
Belgium are deemed to have exhausted the quota al-
located to Belgium for 1998.

Fishing for common sole in the waters of ICES division
VII(e) 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 stock captured
by the abovementioned vessels after the date of applica-
tion 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 25 April 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 May 1998.

For the Commission

Emma BONINO

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 356, 31. 12. 1997, p. 14.
(3) OJ L 12, 19. 1. 1998, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 113, 15. 4. 1998, p. 8.