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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3585/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Implementation of the operational programme on natural gas
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Community support framework, Greece, credit, energy policy, energy supply, environmental protection, financial aid, natural gas, operational programme, use of aid

15.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 297/81

In addition to this information, and with regard to the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work, the
Commission confirms that the Honourable Member’s suggestions have already been taken into account in the
amended proposal for a Council Directive (5) amending for the second time Directive 90/394/EEC on the
protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work, which was adopted by the
Commission on 12 November 1998 following receipt of the European Parliament’s opinion.

(1) OJ L 137, 30.5.1990.
(2) OJ L 150, 22.6.1993.
(3) OJ L 365, 31.12.1994.
(4) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976.
(5) OJ C 392, 16.12.1998.

(1999/C 297/107)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3568/98

by Gary Titley (PSE) to the Commission

(1 December 1998)

Subject: Alleged jamming of MED TV broadcasts by the Turkish authorities

When last questioned about this problem, the Commission stated that hard evidence was needed before
complaints might be forwarded to the Turkish authorities over their alleged jamming of MED TV broadcasts.

As these problems affect the British-based MED TV organisation, which does not have the necessary funds to
secure detailed evidence of the source of this jamming, will the Commission itself undertake to investigate this
problem?

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

(15 January 1999)

The Commission would like to inform the Honourable Member that it does not fall within the scope of the
Community’s relationships with Turkey, as they presently exist under the association and custom union
agreements, to undertake the type of inquiry which is suggested.

(1999/C 297/108)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3585/98

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NG) to the Commission

Subject: Implementation of the operational programme on natural gas

(3 December 1998)

The Second Community Support Framework for Greece comprises the operational programme on natural gas
and has a total public budget of ECU 747 million. This programmes contains the following subprogrammes: 1.
High pressure pipeline; 2. Medium pressure networks; 3. Low pressure networks; 4. Expropriations,
underground installations and remote control and management system; and 5. Technical aid.

Given that the subprogrammes have been running since 1994, will the Commission state:

1. What progress has been made and what has been the take-up rate of appropriations in the case of each of

the subprogrammes?

2. Where delays in take-up have occurred, what are the main reasons for these delays in the case of each

subprogramme?
Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the occupied territories (11565/1/98 - C4-0611/98 97/ 0316(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: second reading)
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: Committee on Budgets, European Parliament
Subjects: EIB loan, EU aid, EU financing, Palestine question, West Bank question, development aid, interest rate subsidy, non-refundable aid, occupied territory, public administration, technical cooperation, workplace













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A4-0436/98Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the occupied territories (11565/1/98 - C4-0611/98 - 97/0316(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: second reading)The European Parliament,- having regard to the common position of the Council, 11565/1/98 - 97/0316(SYN),- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((Minutes of 16.9.1998, Part II, Item 3.)) on the Commission proposal to the Council, (COM(97)0552),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Articles 189c and 130w of the EC Treaty (C4-0611/98),- having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Budgets (A4-0436/98),1. Approves the common position;2. Requests the Commission, in accordance with Article 138b, 2nd paragraph, of the EC Treaty, to present, pursuant to Article 130w of the EC Treaty and before 31 December 1999, a new single consolidated legislative text on the proposals adopted for the continuation of the programme from the year 2000 on;3. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3608/98 by Hugh McMAHON to the Commission. EU development and cooperation policy after enlargement
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: European Parliament, MCMAHON
Subjects: Central and Eastern European countries, European Union, cooperation policy, developing countries, development policy, enlargement of the Union, trade relations

C 182/106

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.6.1999

Will the Council say on which grounds it has chosen to include only these two types of energy and, if relevant,
provide details on the extension of the application of the reduced VAT rate to other energy sources, including
the distribution of thermal energy (heat), especially when it is generated from a renewable energy such as
wood?

(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215.

Reply

(8 February 1999)

In adopting the Directive to which the Honourable Member refers, the Council abided by the objective of

1.
the Commission proposal.

Any extension of the scope of the present Directive would require a new Commission proposal, without

2.
which the Council cannot adopt a position.

(1999/C 182/140)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3600/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: 1999 autonomous Community tariff quota for tuna backs from third countries

Can the Commission provide information concerning its forecasts for the 1999 autonomous Community tariff
quota for tuna backs from third countries? Within what range are the quota size and tariff percentage likely to
fall?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(15 January 1999)

There are no tariff quota forecasts for these products for 1999. Quotas are opened from 1 April, so the
Commission will not be presenting its proposals until February, for adoption by the Council in March.

(1999/C 182/141)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3608/98

by Hugh McMahon (PSE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: EU development and cooperation policy after enlargement

Can the Commission inform Parliament as to whether or not it has formed a view on the impact of
enlargement on the evolution of the EU’s development and cooperation policy, and will it forward to
Parliament any views which it has on this subject?

Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(11 January 1999)

The accession of the Central and East European countries will mark a historic milestone for the Community.
Enlargement will certainly buttress the values associated with democracy, solidarity and development.
Ultimately, the Commission believes that it will bring significant benefits to developing countries as the
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3600/98 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. 1999 autonomous Community tariff quota for tuna backs from third countries
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: customs duties, fishery product, sea fish, tariff quota, third country

C 182/106

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.6.1999

Will the Council say on which grounds it has chosen to include only these two types of energy and, if relevant,
provide details on the extension of the application of the reduced VAT rate to other energy sources, including
the distribution of thermal energy (heat), especially when it is generated from a renewable energy such as
wood?

(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 210, 6.7.1998, p. 215.

Reply

(8 February 1999)

In adopting the Directive to which the Honourable Member refers, the Council abided by the objective of

1.
the Commission proposal.

Any extension of the scope of the present Directive would require a new Commission proposal, without

2.
which the Council cannot adopt a position.

(1999/C 182/140)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3600/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: 1999 autonomous Community tariff quota for tuna backs from third countries

Can the Commission provide information concerning its forecasts for the 1999 autonomous Community tariff
quota for tuna backs from third countries? Within what range are the quota size and tariff percentage likely to
fall?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(15 January 1999)

There are no tariff quota forecasts for these products for 1999. Quotas are opened from 1 April, so the
Commission will not be presenting its proposals until February, for adoption by the Council in March.

(1999/C 182/141)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3608/98

by Hugh McMahon (PSE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: EU development and cooperation policy after enlargement

Can the Commission inform Parliament as to whether or not it has formed a view on the impact of
enlargement on the evolution of the EU’s development and cooperation policy, and will it forward to
Parliament any views which it has on this subject?

Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(11 January 1999)

The accession of the Central and East European countries will mark a historic milestone for the Community.
Enlargement will certainly buttress the values associated with democracy, solidarity and development.
Ultimately, the Commission believes that it will bring significant benefits to developing countries as the
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3603/98 by Luciano VECCHI to the Commission. Co-financing of European NGO projects in South Africa
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: European Parliament, VECCHI
Subjects: EU financing, South Africa, development aid, non-governmental organisation, project evaluation

C 207/92

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.7.1999

(1999/C 207/123)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3603/98

by Luciano Vecchi (PSE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: Co-financing of European NGO projects in South Africa

Following developments in the political situation in the Republic of South Africa, European Union aid for it
has for years been granted direct to public authorities, undertakings, popular organisations etc.

Following a period in which European NGOs had no Community support instrument with which to
implement projects in South Africa, the Commission announced some time ago that it was willing to again
give them the possibility of doing so under budget line B7-6000 (co-financing of NGO projects).

1. Can European NGOs in fact submit South African development projects under budget line B7-6000?

2. Were development projects in fact financed in 1996, 1997 and 1998?

Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(20 January 1999)

The Commission confirms that European non governmental organizations (NGOs) may present projects to be
implemented in South Africa for cofinancing under the NGO cofinancing budget line B7-6000.

No projects were financed under this budget line in 1996.

In 1997 there was a Community contribution of 499 153 euro to a project from an European NGO to support
self-help groups in rural areas of Kwazulu Natal Province. In 1998 three projects from European NGOs were
supported with a total Community contribution of 861 920 euro in the areas of housing policy and
construction, small enterprise development and literacy for the aged.

Eleven projects introduced by 10 European NGOs for a total of 4,5 million euro are under appraisal for
decision in 1999 in the areas of youth, peace building, vocational training, gender advocacy, rural self help and
support for small businesses.

(1999/C 207/124)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3606/98

by Herbert Bösch (PSE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: Further funding of the ECDP (European Cities on Drugs Policy)

The ECDP is an organisation currently consisting of 31 towns and regions which have united on the basis of
what is known as the 1990 Frankfurt Resolution with a view to pursuing a pragmatic drugs policy which
transcends party political boundaries.

In early July, this organisation was informed that the European Commission will not be supporting its activities
again until January 1999 at the very earliest.

1. Will the EU programme be continued after 1999?

2.

3.

If so, in what form will it be continued?

If not, why not?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3638/98 by John McCARTIN to the Commission. Fisheries inspectors
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: European Parliament, MCCARTIN
Subjects: Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom, fishing controls

C 182/114

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.6.1999

(1999/C 182/154)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3638/98

by John McCartin (PPE) to the Commission

(3 December 1998)

Subject: Fisheries inspectors

Can the Commission state how many inspectors are employed to monitor fish catches landed at ports in each
of the following three countries: Spain, the UK and Ireland?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(21 December 1998)

The figures on employment of fishery inspectors which the three Member States in question provided for
1997 are as follows:

, Spain: 42 national fishery inspectors (of whom 32 are based in the main fishing ports) and 238 regional

fishery inspectors

, United Kingdom: 155 fishery inspectors (of whom 12 are assigned to the headquarters)

, Ireland: 24 fishery inspectors (of whom 20 are based in the main fishing ports).

It will be a duty of these inspectors to monitor fish landings.

(1999/C 182/155)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3643/98

by Ernesto Caccavale (UPE) to the Council

(4 December 1998)

Subject: Electromagnetic pollution and limits to be adopted

Italy has recently adopted legislation placing limits on electromagnetic emissions which allows a specific
absorption rate (SAR) for radio frequencies of 0,04 W/kg, corresponding to a value of 20V/m as regards
thermal effects.

Environmental and consumer associations believe that the Italian delegation to the next meeting of the Council
on 12 November 1998 will supply the other members of the Council with data that far exceed these limits.

At the same time, there have been a large number of complaints from Italian citizens about the constant
growth in the number of radio transmitters, particularly since the two existing mobile phone operators have
recently been joined by a third operator which does not have access to the existing relay systems and
transmission signals. This effectively encourages the installation of new transmitters in the immediate vicinity
of urban areas, schools, markets (as is the case in Pianura, a working-class district of Naples), without any kind
of precaution being taken to avoid the lethal public health consequences, such as an increase in cases of
childhood leukemia and many types of tumour.

Can the Council say:

1. whether the Italian delegation has submitted studies whose conclusions differ from those that form the
basis of the European legislation, from the recommendations of the European Parliament, or which have
not been properly thought through;

2. whether the uncontrolled installation of GSM and other radio-frequency transmitters constitutes a threat

to the health of the local populations;

3. what the Council intends to do to prevent electromagnetic pollution in the European Union becoming

even worse?
Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the occupied territories (11566/1/98 - C4-0612/98 98/ 0220(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: second reading)
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: Committee on Budgets, European Parliament
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Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the occupied territories (11566/1/98 - C4-0612/98 - 98/0220(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: second reading)The European Parliament,- having regard to the common position of the Council, 11566/1/98 - 98/0220(SYN),- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((Minutes of 16.9.1998, Part II, Item 3.)) on the Commission proposal to the Council, (COM(98)0392) ((OJ C 253, 12.8.1998, p. 15.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Articles 189c and 130w of the EC Treaty (C4-0612/98),- having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Budgets (A4-0436/98),1. Approves the common position;2. Requests the Commission, in accordance with Article 138b, 2nd paragraph, of the EC Treaty, to present, pursuant to Article 130w of the EC Treaty and before 31 December 1999, a new single consolidated legislative text on the proposals adopted for the continuation of the programme from the year 2000 on;3. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2601/98 of 3 December 1998 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

4. 12. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 328/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2601/98

of 3 December 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 4 December
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 3 December 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.

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4. 12. 98

to the Commission Regulation of 3 December 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 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 20 10

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70,
0805 20 90

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(ECU/100 kg)

052
204
999
052
204
999
052
204
388
999
204
999

052
464
999
052
388
524
528
600
999
052
060
064
400
404
999
052
064
400
720
999

71,4
61,0
66,2
91,3
87,4
89,4
51,1
43,1
29,8
41,3
63,3
63,3

62,0
232,7
147,3
59,8
47,7
37,2
40,0
83,9
53,7
94,1
15,5
37,2
82,3
52,9
56,4
85,4
62,4
92,2
47,4
71,9

(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'.
Council Decision of 3 December 1998 instructing Europol to deal with crimes committed or likely to be committed in the course of terrorist activities against life, limb, personal freedom or property
Date: 1998-12-03
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Europol, crime against individuals, crime against property, offence, terrorism

C 26/22

EN

Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities

30.1.1999

COUNCIL  DECISION

of  3  December  1998

instructing  Europol  to  deal  with  crimes  committed  or  likely  to  be  committed  in  the  course  of
terrorist  activities  against  life,  limb,  personal  freedom  or  property

(1999/C 26/06)

THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  UNION,

Having regard to the Convention based on Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union on the
establishment  of  a  European  Police  Office  (Europol  Convention) (1),  and  in  particular
Article  2(2)  thereof,

Having  regard  to  the  agreement  reached  in  the  Council  on  19  March  and  28  to  29  May  1998
on the principle to instruct Europol to deal with crimes committed or likely to be committed in
the  course  of  terrorist  activities  against  life,  limb,  personal  freedom  or  property  when  Europol
takes  up  its  activities,

Having regard to the work of the Counter-Terrorism Preparatory Group and after consideration
by the Europol Management Board and being conscious of the need for a separate Decision on
the  budgetary  and  staffing  implications  for  Europol,

HAS  DECIDED  AS  FOLLOWS:

Article  1

As  from  the  date  of  taking  up  its  activities  in  accordance  with  Article  45(4)  of  the  Europol
Convention,  Europol  shall  have  the  authority  to  deal  with  crimes  committed  or  likely  to  be
committed  in  the  course  of  terrorist  activities  against  life,  limb,  personal  freedom  or  property.

This  Decision  shall  enter  into  force  on  1  January  1999.

Article  2

Done  at  Brussels,  3  December  1998.

For  the  Council

The  President

K.  SCHLÖGL

(1) OJ  C  316,  27.11.1995,  p.  1.