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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 49/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), dangerous substance, industrial pollution, marketing restriction, metallurgical industry

L 30/50

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

4. 2. 1999

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 49/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the
EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol
adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agree-
ment', and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No
11/98 (1);

Whereas Directive 97/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 April 1997
amending for the 15th time Directive 76/769/EEC on restrictions on the marketing and use of
certain dangerous substances and preparations (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 4 (Council Directive 76/769/EEC) in Chapter XV of
Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 397 L 0016: Directive 97/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10

April 1997 (OJ L 116, 6.5.1997, p. 31).'

Article 2

The texts of Directive 97/16/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to
the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 June 1998, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the
Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

F. BARBASO

(1) OJ L 272, 8. 10. 1998, p. 16.
(2) OJ L 116, 6. 5. 1997, p. 31.
98/351/EC: Commission Decision of 29 May 1998 setting the date on which dispatch from Northern Ireland of bovine products under the Export Certified Herds Scheme may commence by virtue of Article 6(5) of Council Decision 98/256/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Northern Ireland, animal disease, beef, cattle, health risk, quantitative restriction

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 5. 98

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 29 May 1998

setting the date on which dispatch from Northern Ireland of bovine products
under the Export Certified Herds Scheme may commence by virtue of Article 6(5)
of Council Decision 98/256/EC

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/351/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

having carried out Community inspections and after
having informed the Member States;

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26
June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks
applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live
animals and products with a view to the completion of
the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/
118/EEC (2),

Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11
December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-
Community trade with a view to the completion of the
internal market (3), as last amended by Directive 92/
118/EEC,

Having regard to Council Decision 98/256/EC of 16
March 1998 concerning emergency measures to protect
against bovine spongiform encephalopathy, amending
Decision 94/474/EC and
repealing Decision 96/
239/EC (4) and in particular Article 6(5) thereof,

Whereas Article 6(5) of Decision 98/256/EC requires the
Commission to set the date on which dispatch of prod-
ucts referred to in this Article may commence, after

(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.
(2) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.
(3) OJ L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13.
(4) OJ L 113, 15. 4. 1998, p. 32.

Whereas inspections carried out by the Commission
services in Northern Ireland from 20 to 22 April 1998, in
particular
the system of veterinary checks
pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 of Decision 98/256/EC, have
shown that the conditions are complied with satisfac-
torily;

to assess

Whereas at the time of adoption of Decision 98/256/EC,
the Commission undertook to present, in accordance with
its normal practice for inspection reports, to the Member
States convened in the Veterinary Standing Committee,
the results of the inspection referred to in Article 6(5) and
the consequences it draws from them; whereas this
presentation has taken place; whereas therefore, the date
is set at 1 June 1998,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The date referred to in Article 6(5) of Decision 98/256/EC
shall be 1 June 1998.

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 157/111

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1682/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Hungary
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: EU programme, European Union, Hungary, financial aid, language teaching, teaching, young person

22.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 50/71

› Lithuania

Higher education. ECU 0,7 million to support new management structures at universities to encourage their
participation in Community programmes such as Socrates and Leonardo and to improve management and
information systems of higher education institutions).

Vocational education and training reform. ECU 1,0 million continuation of earlier Phare-funded programmes
supporting post-secondary vocational schools to improve institutional reform in the area of vocational
education and training.

Tempus. ECU 2,8 million. The allocation for education amounting to ECU 4,5 million represents 10,4 % of
the overall budget for Lithuania in 1997.

› Latvia

Vocational education and training reform. ECU 1,5 million continuation of earlier Phare funded programmes
aiming at the harmonisation of vocational education and training programmes with Community qualification
standards including curricula development.

Preparation for participation in Community programmes. ECU 0,15 million to support the setting up of
necessary structures for participation in Community programmes.

Language training for non-Latvian speakers. ECU 0,5 million to promote the integration and naturalisation of
Russian speaking minorities.

Tempus. ECU 1,8 million. The allocation for education amounting to ECU 3,95 million represents 10,5 % of
the overall budget for Latvia in 1997.

› Poland

Tempus. ECU 20 million. The allocation to the Tempus programme represents 20,9 % of the overall budget
for Poland in 1997.

(1999/C 50/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1682/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Hungary

Educational cooperation is one of the most important forms of grass-roots cooperation between the EU Member
States and the candidate countries.

Of the PHARE appropriations intended for Hungary, how much was utilized in 1997 for such cooperation and
what proportion of these appropriations did it represent?

(1999/C 50/105)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1683/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Slovenia

Educational cooperation is one of the most important forms of grass-roots cooperation between the EU Member
States and the candidate countries.

Of the PHARE appropriations intended for Slovenia, how much was utilized in 1997 for such cooperation and
what proportion of these appropriations did it represent?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1675/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. Utilization of PHARE funds in Estonia
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: European Parliament, PIHA
Subjects: Baltic Sea, EU financing, EU programme, Estonia, action programme, environmental protection, pollution control measures, use of aid

C 13/62

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

18.1.1999

Does the Commission intend to turn its attention, via its permanent group on the safe transport of radioactive
material, to this serious state of affairs in France to ensure the safety of the people of Europe? Are nuclear energy
producers really exempt from thorough checking by outside authorities at all stages of the shipment of radioactive
matter?

Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission

(15 July 1998)

On 5 May 1998 the Commission was informed by the French authority responsible for the safety of nuclear
facilities (the DSIN) of contamination problems concerning packages and railway transport wagons in France.
These problems were the subject of a communication made by the DSIN representative to the Commission(cid:146)s
permanent group on the safe transport of radioactive material at its meeting held on 18 May 1998.

The Commission has expressed its concern regarding this question, which also involves other Member States.
The permanent group took note of the proposals made by the DSIN representative for measures to correct the
problems. The measures put forward are of a technical and administrative nature. They also concern informing
the public.

It is up to the authorities of each of the Member States concerned to apply the necessary corrective measures and
to do whatever they consider indispensable to ensure that safety rules are respected.

(1999/C 13/089)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1675/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE funds in Estonia

A great deal of attention has been paid in the Member States to environmental problems in the Baltic States and
the pollution of the Baltic Sea region. Funding for the protection of the region(cid:146)s environment and the reduction of
pollution has come from many quarters.

What proportion of the PHARE appropriations intended for Estonia was utilized in 1997 to repair and prevent
environmental damage, and how was it allocated?

(1999/C 13/090)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1676/98

by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission

(29 May 1998)

Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Latvia

A great deal of attention has been paid in the Member States to environmental problems in the Baltic States and
the pollution of the Baltic Sea region. Funding for the protection of the region(cid:146)s environment and the reduction of
pollution has come from many quarters.

What proportion of the PHARE appropriations intended for Latvia was utilized in 1997 to repair and prevent
environmental damage, and how was it allocated?
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 42/98 of 29 May 1998 amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1998-05-29
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, signalling device, technological change

4. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 30/41

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 42/98

of 29 May 1998

amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the
EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol
adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agree-
ment', and in particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No
29/98 (1);

Whereas Commission Directive 97/32/EC of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress
Council Directive 77/539/EEC relating to the reversing lamps for motor vehicles and their
trailers (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in point 30 (Council Directive 77/539/EEC) in Chapter I of
Annex II to the Agreement:

‘— 397 L 0032: Commission Directive 97/32/EC of 11 June 1997 (OJ L 171, 30.6.1997, p.

63).'

Article 2

The texts of Directive 97/32/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to
the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.

This Decision shall enter into force on 26 June 1998, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the
Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 29 May 1998.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

F. BARBASO

(1) OJ L 310, 19. 11. 1998, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 171, 30. 6. 1997, p. 63.