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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2309/98 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Solid waste dumping in the Kouroupitos river bed at Hania
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Court of Justice of the European Union, Crete, Greece, action for failure to fulfil an obligation, application of EU law, environmental impact, public health, waste disposal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2309/98 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Solid waste dumping in the Kouroupitos river bed at Hania  


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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2309/98by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission(22 July 1998)Subject: Solid waste dumping in the Kouroupitos river bed at HaniaThe bed of the Kouroupitos at Hania has become a solid waste dump, with an obvious impact on the local environment. The Commission started procedures in 1992, with a view to prodding the Greek authorities into action to protect it, but with little effect, as they have done practically nothing in the matter.What does the Commission intend to do to bring an end to the despoliation of this river bed, and what will be the economic consequences for Greece of a continuing display of indifference by its competent authorities to a matter in which it should have long ago complied with the Commission's recommendations?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission(23 October 1998)In its judgment of 7 April 1992 the Court of Justice noted that, since it had not taken the action needed in order to ensure that, in the Khania region, refuse and also toxic, dangerous wastes were disposed of without endangering human health and without damaging the environment and, since, for that region, it had not drawn up plans or programmes with a view to the disposal of refuse and of toxic and dangerous wastes, Greece had not met the requirements laid down in Articles 4 and 6 of Directive 75/442/EEC on wastes(1) and Articles 6 and 12 of Directive 78/319/EEC on toxic and dangerous wastes(2).Noting that Greece had still not taken the action needed in order to implement the judgment of the Court of Justice referred to above, the Commission brought a further action before the Court on 17 November 1997 on the basis of Article 171 of the EC Treaty. The matter is currently pending. It is for the Court to recognise the Member States' failure to comply and, in its judgment, to set the amount of the penalty to be paid by the Member State concerned.The Greek authorities have sent the Commission a study that they carried out in order to draw up waste management plans for the Khania region. However, according to information received by the Commission, the procedure for adopting the management plans has still not been finalised.(1) OJ L 194, 25.7.1975.(2) OJ L 84, 31.3.1978.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2280/98 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Thalassaemia
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: EU Member State, blood disease, exchange of information

18.1.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 13/155

It has been a long standing policy of the Union to urge the Chinese authorities to respect the basic human rights of
the people of Tibet and to help preserve their distinctive culture and way of life. One of the Union(cid:146)s main
objectives has been to encourage dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dala(cid:239) Lama in order to secure
a lasting solution to the tensions which exist between the two sides.

In view of the observations made by the troika heads of mission, further reflection is now underway to determine
how this policy can be best updated to most effectively create the right conditions for dialogue and reconciliation
and to promote the interests of the inhabitants of Tibet.

(1999/C 13/221)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2280/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: Thalassaemia

Does the Commission have any information about the prevalence of Thalassaemia in each Member State?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(5 August 1998)

The Commission does not have the information requested.

(1999/C 13/222)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2314/98

by Riccardo Nencini (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: Closure of the district magistrate(cid:146)s court of Borgo San Lorenzo

A decision has recently been taken to close the magistrate(cid:146)s court at Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence). This decision
is unwarranted (not least in view of the Italian Government(cid:146)s new determinations in this area) because the court
covers a very wide area (over 1127 km2) with 56 000 inhabitants (the law requires a minimum of 50 000) and the
closure of the court cannot be justified on the basis of the volume of the court(cid:146)s judicial activities.

The withdrawal of this service has had considerable drawbacks for the local population.

In view of the new Community orientations in the area of the reform of the judicial system, can the Commission
express an opinion in order to allow the decision to be reviewed?

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(7 September 1998)

The Commission would inform the Honourable Member that, since the entry into force of the Treaty on European
Union, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters has been a matter of common interest for the Member
States. However, no provision has been made for European action relating to the organisation of the courts in the
Member States.

Each Member State retains the sovereign power to decide on the number and location of courts in its territory on
the basis of domestic considerations.
98/492/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1998 approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live animals and animal products presented by Luxembourg (notified under document number C(1998) 2166/1) (Only the French text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Luxembourg, animal product, health risk, hormone, live animal, veterinary legislation

11. 8. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 223/7

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 July 1998

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

(notified under document number C(1998) 2166/1)

(Only the French text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/492/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 second subparagraphs of Article 8(1)
thereof,

Whereas Luxembourg forwarded to the Commission, in a
document dated 20 January 1998, 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 3 April and 8 May 1998,
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 Veterinary
Committee,

(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.

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 Luxem-
bourg is hereby approved.

Article 2

Luxembourg shall
regulations
administrative provisions necessary to implement
plan referred to in Article 1.

the laws,

adopt

and
the

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg.

Done at Brussels, 22 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission
98/493/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1998 approving the monitoring plan for the detection of residues or substances in live animals and animal products presented by the Federal Republic of Germany (notified under document number C(1998) 2166/2) (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Germany, animal product, health risk, hormone, live animal, veterinary legislation

L 223/8

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

11. 8. 98

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 July 1998

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

(notified under document number C(1998) 2166/2)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(98/493/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 res-
idues 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 second subparagraphs of Article 8(1)
thereof,

Whereas the Federal Republic of Germany forwarded to
the Commission, in a document dated 8 January 1998, 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 23
April 1998, 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 Veterinary
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
Federal Republic of Germany is hereby approved.

Article 2

The Federal Republic of Germany 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 Federal Republic of
Germany.

Done at Brussels, 22 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23. 5. 1996, p. 10.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2248/98 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Aid adjustments and the COM in olive oil
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: common organisation of markets, olive oil, production aid

C 182/4

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.6.1999

Once the adjustment of vineyards to the new market conditions has taken place, it is clear that, over time,
expenditure will be favourably influenced.

(1) OJ L 142, 2.6.1997.
(2) OJ L 79, 23.3.1994.
(3) COM(97) 2000 final.
(4) OJ C 170, 4.6.1998.
(5) OJ C 271, 31.8.1998.

(1999/C 182/004)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2248/98

by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Aid adjustments and the COM in olive oil

(22 July 1998)

Does the most recent reform of the COM in olive oil approved by the Council of Ministers for Agriculture at its
meeting in Luxembourg from 22 to 25 June 1998, or any other provision in force, prevent national
governments from making adjustments to the aid earmarked for olive oil producers on socioeconomic,
employment, environmental or other grounds?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(24 September 1998)

The compromise on olive oil reached by the Council on 25 June 1998 and implemented by Council
Regulation (EC) 1638/98 of 20 July 1998 amending Regulation No 136/66/EEC on the common organisation
of the markets in oils and fats (1) introduces the most pressing measures to avert the greatest difficulties likely
to face farmers and other operators.

More basic measures are planned as from 1 November 2001.

In this context, and in view of the difficulties involved in monitoring different levels of aid for produce in free
circulation, no provision has been made for differentiating aid on the basis of different relevant criteria.

Generally speaking, the Commission has proposed to introduce differentiation for all direct aid to producers as
part of the Agenda 2000 reforms.

(1) OJ L 210, 28.7.1998.

(1999/C 182/005)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2289/98

by José Barros Moura (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: Interreg drought programme for Spain

In view of the fact that the Interreg drought programme for Spain has been adopted with funding of ECU 107
million from the ERDF and the EAGGF, and in order to allow a comparison to be made with the way in which
the case of the Alqueva reservoir (which has received a lower level of ERDF funding) was dealt with, would the
Commission provide information regarding the terms and conditions under which the above funding was
provided?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1573/98 of 22 July 1998 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit, stone fruit

23. 7. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 206/5

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1573/98

of 22 July 1998

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain
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 3223/
94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the applica-
the import arrangements for fruit and veget-
tion of
ables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/
98 (2), and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92
of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the
conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the
common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regu-
lation (EC) No 150/95 (4), and in particular Article 3 (3)
thereof,

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down,
pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilat-
eral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commis-

sion fixes the standard values for imports from third
countries, in respect of the products and periods stipu-
lated in the Annex thereto;

Whereas, in compliance with the above criteria, the stand-
ard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of
Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in
the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 July 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 22 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 337, 24. 12. 1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 198, 15. 7. 1998, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.

L 206/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

23. 7. 98

to the Commission Regulation of 22 July 1998 establishing the standard import values for
determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0709 90 70

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

0809 10 00

0809 20 95

0809 40 05

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(ECU/100 kg)

066
999
052
999
382
388
524
528
999
388
400
508
512
524
528
800
804
999
052
388
512
528
999
052
064
066
999
052
061
064
400
616
999
052
064
066
624
999

53,2
53,2
48,7
48,7
61,0
58,6
72,8
55,7
62,0
77,9
85,9
111,7
59,1
70,6
48,6
212,7
113,0
97,4
115,3
101,1
74,0
57,9
87,1
219,4
131,7
111,6
154,2
358,4
260,9
208,0
285,2
235,2
269,5
137,0
94,2
125,3
252,3
152,2

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2317/97 (OJ L 321, 22. 11. 1997, p. 19). Code

‘999' stands for ‘of other origin'.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2251/98 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. The EAGGF Guarantee Section in Spain from 1986 to 1995
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: EAGGF Guarantee Section, Spain, agricultural guidance, agricultural production, area of holding, export refund, farm price support, food aid, reform of the CAP, storage premium

22.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 50/135

3.

the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)?

4. Community research programmes?

5. Community energy programmes?

6. Community environmental programmes?

7. Community initiatives?

8.

other Community programmes?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(11 September 1998)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as
soon as possible.

(1999/C 50/196)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2242/98

by Allan Macartney (ARE) to the Commission

(16 July 1998)

Subject: Human rights in Guatemala

The assassination in April 1998 of Monseigneur Juan Gerardi, Auxiliary Bishop of Guatemala and Coordinator of
the Archbishop(cid:146)s Human Rights Office, was carried out two days after the publication of Nunca Jamas, a report
which blamed the military for 80 % of the atrocities of the Guatemalan civil war.

Noting this, and given the commitment of the European Union to the protection of human rights, has the
Commission taken any steps to monitor the investigation into Monseigneur Gerardi(cid:146)s death?

What influence is the Commission bringing to bear in ensuring that peace accords are being adhered to in
Guatemala?

Answer given by Mr Mar(cid:237)n on behalf of the Commission

(8 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-2191/98 by
Mr Ford (1).

(1) OJ C 13, 18.1.1999.

(1999/C 50/197)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2251/98

by Miguel Arias Caæete (PPE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: The EAGGF Guarantee Section in Spain from 1986 to 1995

Can the Commission indicate the total amount received by Spain under the EAGGF Guarantee Section from 1986
to 1995 and provide a breakdown of expenditure:

› by heading (arable crops, sugar, fibre plants and silk worms, other plant products, wine products, tobacco,
milk and milk products, beef/veal, sheepmeat and goatmeat, pigmeat, eggs and poultry, other measures
concerning animal products, refunds on certain goods obtained by processing agricultural products, refunds
in connection with Community food aid, distribution of agricultural products to deprived persons,
accompanying measures, rural development measures linked to markets, other measures, income aid, and
the European Fisheries Guarantee Fund); and
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2312/98 by Riccardo NENCINI Directive 93/42/EEC (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, NENCINI
Subjects: EC Directive, EU control, European Commission, Italy, application of EU law, harmonisation of standards, interpretation of the law, medical device, paramedical profession

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/1

I

(Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(1999/C 325/001)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2312/98

by Riccardo Nencini (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: Directive 93/42/EEC

On the 15 June 1998 Directive 93/42/EEC (1) concerning medical devices came into force. The Italian
government’s interpretation of this legislation as regards its application to opticians is as follows:
‘the
legislation in question does not apply to those carrying out the auxiliary profession of optician’ (ministry of
health circular of 12.6.98), which completely contradicts the ministry’s earlier interpretation. The auxiliary
medical profession of optician is perfectly compatible with the above directive because opticians entirely
match the description of ‘manufacturer’ in that they are professional technicians who produce only tailor-
made devices with a view to their being placed on the market under their own name. All countries except for
Belgium have interpreted Directive 93/42/EEC as covering opticians by virtue of their manufacturing or
assembly activities.

Does the Commission consider it necessary to take steps in order to press for the Italian government to adopt
an interpretation of Directive 93/42/EEC that is more in accordance with its content?

(1) OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1.

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission

(25 March 1999)

An optician’s professional activity is to prepare and assemble, under his own responsibility, corrective lenses
on a suitable frame, as prescribed by a qualified practitioner for a particular person, to make the necessary
adjustments and adaptations to take into account this person’s specific needs and then to place the final
product at his disposal.

The period for implementing Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices came
to an end on 14 June 1998. The provisions of this Directive are applied throughout the Community, and
Custom-made devices fall within its scope. Insofar as opticians manufacture this type of device, they have to
comply with the provisions for custom-made devices set out in the Directive, as implemented in the national
law of the Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2315/98 by Riccardo NENCINI to the Commission. State aid
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, NENCINI
Subjects: EU law - national law, Italy, State aid, cooperative, decree, disclosure of information

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/171

(98/C 386/238)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2294/98

by John McCartin (PPE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: Pork prices

Can the Commission state what the average market price for pork was, as paid to farmers in the different states of
the EU, last month (or the most recent month for which the figures are available)?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(3 August 1998)

The Commission is sending direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat a table containing
the information requested.

(98/C 386/239)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2315/98

by Riccardo Nencini (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1998)

Subject: State aid

The cooperative I.P.T. based at Scarperia (Florence) submitted an application for funding under Law 49/85
(known as the Marcora law) in respect of which approximately L 189 000 000 was set aside in June 1997
(minimum), before the said law was challenged by DG IV of the European Commission on the grounds that it
constituted state aid. In November 1997, the government drew up a decree amending Law 49/85 to reflect the
remarks issued by the Community authorities. The resolutive opinion of the competent DG on the legislative
decree has not yet been made known and consequently measures cannot be taken quickly to safeguard the 500 or
more jobs affected.

Will the Commission, and the relevant departments, act quickly to make known its definitive opinion on the
decree in question?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission

(3 August 1998)

At its weekly meeting on Wednesday 15 July, the Commission decided not to raise any objection to the aid in
question, i.e. No 26/98 (Law 49/85 or the (cid:145)legge Marcora(cid:146)).

(98/C 386/240)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2393/98

by John McCartin (PPE) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Development aid

Can the Commission indicate the amount of development aid and food aid (both public and private) granted to
developing countries by the individual Member States of the EU over the last three years.