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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 305/99 by David BOWE Eco-Label Regulation
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: BOWE, European Parliament
Subjects: chemical industry, dangerous substance, eco-label, paints and varnishes, product quality, product safety, quality standard, safety standard

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/103

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(24 March 1999)

The Commission underlines the need for respect of human rights in compliance with the European
Convention for the protection of human rights and the prison standard rules for treatment of prisoners
adopted by the Council of Europe in 1973.

However the Commission does not keep an exhaustive database of private penitentiary institutions in the
Union. The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to other international organisations, such as the
Council of Europe, which regularly publishes statistics on prisons situaton in Europe.

(1999/C 325/139)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0303/99

by Carlos Robles Piquer (PPE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Recognition of honorary European citizens

The recent granting of the title of ‘honorary European citizen’ once again raises the need for a regulation
covering inter alia the privileges and immunities of those who are awarded this distinction, and those who
have made a special contribution to the cause of the European Union.

The present generation and those to come need to be able adequately to channel their recognition of
personalities who have made outstanding contributions to this historic undertaking, and who merit something
more than the cold metal of a keepsake.

Does the Commission agree that it is its duty to take the initiative in proposing such a regulation?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(23 March 1999)

The Commission considers that the title of ‘honorary citizen of Europe’ does not require a regulation. It does
not, therefore, intend to propose one.

(1999/C 325/140)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0305/99

by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Eco-Label Regulation

Can the Commission give an explanation as to why the criteria for white pigments produced using the
sulphate process by the titanium dioxide industry has been changed by the Regulatory Committee responsible
for the implementation of the Eco-label Regulation for paints and varnishes?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(26 March 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-1202/98 by
Mrs Hardstaff during question time at Parliament’s January 1999 part-session (1).

(1) Debates of the Parliament (January 1999).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 352/1999 of 17 February 1999 fixing the maximum export refunds for olive oil for the sixth partial invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender issued by Regulation (EC) No 2269/98
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, olive oil

18. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 44/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 352/1999

of 17 February 1999

fixing the maximum export refunds for olive oil for the sixth partial invitation to
tender under the standing invitation to tender issued by Regulation (EC) No
2269/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of
22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common
organisation of the market in oils and fats (1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (2), and in
particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2269/98 (3)
issued a standing invitation to tender with a view to
determining the export refunds on olive oil;

Whereas Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2269/98
provides that maximum amounts are to be fixed for the
export refunds in the light in particular of the current
situation
the
Community and world olive-oil markets and on the basis
of the tenders received; whereas contracts are awarded to
any tenderer who submits a tender at the level of the
maximum refund or at a lower level;

developments

foreseeable

and

on

Whereas, for the purposes of applying the abovemen-
tioned provisions, the maximum export refunds should be
set at the levels specified in the Annex;

Whereas the Management Committee for Oils and Fats
has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by
its chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refunds for olive oil for the sixth
partial invitation to tender under the standing invitation
to tender issued by Regulation (EC) No 2269/98 are
hereby fixed in the Annex, on the basis of the tenders
submitted by 9 February 1999.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 February
1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 February 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66.
(2) OJ L 210, 28. 7. 1998, p. 32.
(3) OJ L 284, 22. 10. 1998, p. 25.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

18. 2. 1999

ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 17 February 1999 fixing the maximum export refunds for
olive oil for the sixth partial invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender
issued by Regulation (EC) No 2269/98

Product code

Amount of refund

(EUR/100 kg)

1509 10 90 9100

1509 10 90 9900

1509 90 00 9100

1509 90 00 9900

1510 00 90 9100

1510 00 90 9900

—

—

—

—

—

—

NB: The product codes and the footnotes are defined in amended

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 287/99 by Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Admission of holders of the Spanish 'Ingeniero Técnico' qualification to the European civil service
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: European Parliament, MARSET CAMPOS
Subjects: EU Member State, European civil service, Germany, Spain, administrative competition, competence of the Member States, engineer, equal treatment, recognition of diplomas, traineeship

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/143

In reply to Written Question E-3274/97 (4), tabled at the time of the previous extension, the Commission said
it would contact the Italian authorities in order to clarify the situation.

Is the Commission aware of this situation and what is its opinion on the matter?

If it ascertains a blatant breach of Community law, will it initiate infringement proceedings against Italy?

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 69.
(2) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 105.
(3) OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 21.
(4) OJ C 158, 25.5.1998, p. 75.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(26 February 1999)

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

(1999/C 182/200)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0286/99

by Laura González Álvarez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Admission to the European civil service

(17 February 1999)

In his answer of 10 February 1998 to Written Question E-4186/97 (1), Commissioner Liikanen stated that the
Commission admits holders of Spanish postgraduate diplomas which enable them to study for a doctorate to
category A/LA posts in the European civil service.

Why, then, has the Commission not included this requirement in any of the notices of open competitions for
category A/LA posts in the European civil service?

(1) OJ C 304, 2.10.1998, p. 15.

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(3 March 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-3027/98 by
Mr Arias Cañete (1).

(1) OJ C 142, 21.5.1999.

(1999/C 182/201)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0287/99

by Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Admission of holders of the Spanish ‘Ingeniero Técnico’ qualification to the European civil service

< In his answer of 10 February 1998 to Written Question E-4186/97 (1), Commissioner Liikanen stated that
the Commission admits holders of German diplomas issued after the minimum compulsory period of
eight semesters to category A/LA posts in the European civil service.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 288/99 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL Delays to payments for projects financed from the LEADER initiative in Catalonia
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: COLOM I NAVAL, European Parliament
Subjects: Catalonia, EU aid, EU initiative, European Investment Bank, Structural Funds, coordination of aid, payment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 288/99 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL Delays to payments for projects financed from the LEADER initiative in Catalonia  


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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0288/99by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission(17 February 1999)Subject: Delays to payments for projects financed from the Leader initiative in CataloniaA number of mayors in Catalonia have complained about the considerable delays to payments for projects financed from the Leader Community initiative. According to them, it can take more than two months for a payment made in Brussels to reach its recipients.Is the Commission aware of these delays? Has it observed any irregularities or negligence on the part of the Spanish Government or the Autonomous Community of Catalonia?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(8 April 1999)Payments from the Structural Funds in connection with the Leader II Community initiative are paid into a Spanish national treasury account. The Ministry of Agriculture authorises transfers from the treasury to the local action groups, which are the beneficiaries under this initiative. The Commission has not been informed of a specific problem in this area, but it remains vigilant regarding the implementation of the programme on the ground, and regarding the take-up of the Community appropriations available.The progress reports on implementation of the initiative in Catalonia do not suggest that the management of the funds by the national authorities or the autonomous community could be considered irregular or negligent. The two-month period mentioned by the Honourable Member is comparable with the deadline laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) 2082/93 of 20 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) 4253/88 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments(1) (Article 21(1)) for payments from the Commission to the Member State, which specifies that payment must be made "as a general rule within two months from receipt of an acceptable application".(1) OJ L 193, 31.7.1993.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 306/99 by David BOWE Radioactive waste
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: BOWE, European Parliament
Subjects: Central and Eastern Europe, European Union, European official, Russia, customs, financial aid, illicit trade, radiation protection, radioactive pollution, vocational training

C 341/88

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

29.11.1999

However, the following events focusing on the environment covered renewable energy to some extent:

(cid:25) Interprise Helsinki Region, organised in Helsinki on 6 March 1997 by the Finnish Foreign Trade
Association, brought together about 108 enterprises from Finland, Sweden, Germany and the United
Kingdom;

(cid:25) Interprise Ecobusiness, organised in Toledo on 17 April by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of

Toledo, brought together about 65 enterprises from Spain, Italy and Finland;

(cid:25) Interprise Ecobusiness, organised in Graz on 25 May 1998 by International Consulting Executives,
brought together about 180 enterprises from Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Finland and
Sweden.

(1999/C 341/122)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0306/99

by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Radioactive waste

Since the break up of the former Soviet Union, there has been an alarming increase in the number of
discoveries of orphan radioactive sources in the EU. These discoveries have often been made by accident. Does
the Commission agree that, in order to tackle this problem, efforts should be increased to train border staff and
equip borders with detection equipment in order to improve the detection rate?

(1999/C 341/123)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0307/99

by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Radioactive waste

What action does the Commission plan to take in order to improve coordination between Member States on
the issue of orphan radioactive waste? Does it agree that efforts should be made to coordinate and share
technical information in a way similar to the US Technical Cooperation Project which dealt with the recent
discovery of radioactive waste in Georgia?

(1999/C 341/124)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0308/99

by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Radioactive waste

Does the Commission envisage a programme to determine the location of licenced sources of radiation in
order to prevent lost or stolen sources from entering the recycling stream?

(1999/C 341/125)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0309/99

by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Radioactive waste

Does the Commission agree that the Member States should agree on uniform measurements and methods of
reporting discoveries of orphan radioactive waste in order to achieve a clearer understanding of the extent of
the problem?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 303/99 by Carlos ROBLES PIQUER Recognition of honorary European citizens
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: European Parliament, ROBLES PIQUER
Subjects: EU law, European citizenship, honour, privilege

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/103

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(24 March 1999)

The Commission underlines the need for respect of human rights in compliance with the European
Convention for the protection of human rights and the prison standard rules for treatment of prisoners
adopted by the Council of Europe in 1973.

However the Commission does not keep an exhaustive database of private penitentiary institutions in the
Union. The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to other international organisations, such as the
Council of Europe, which regularly publishes statistics on prisons situaton in Europe.

(1999/C 325/139)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0303/99

by Carlos Robles Piquer (PPE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Recognition of honorary European citizens

The recent granting of the title of ‘honorary European citizen’ once again raises the need for a regulation
covering inter alia the privileges and immunities of those who are awarded this distinction, and those who
have made a special contribution to the cause of the European Union.

The present generation and those to come need to be able adequately to channel their recognition of
personalities who have made outstanding contributions to this historic undertaking, and who merit something
more than the cold metal of a keepsake.

Does the Commission agree that it is its duty to take the initiative in proposing such a regulation?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(23 March 1999)

The Commission considers that the title of ‘honorary citizen of Europe’ does not require a regulation. It does
not, therefore, intend to propose one.

(1999/C 325/140)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0305/99

by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Eco-Label Regulation

Can the Commission give an explanation as to why the criteria for white pigments produced using the
sulphate process by the titanium dioxide industry has been changed by the Regulatory Committee responsible
for the implementation of the Eco-label Regulation for paints and varnishes?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(26 March 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-1202/98 by
Mrs Hardstaff during question time at Parliament’s January 1999 part-session (1).

(1) Debates of the Parliament (January 1999).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 354/1999 of 17 February 1999 concerning applications for export licences for rice and broken rice with advance fixing of the refund
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, export refund, rice

18. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 44/15

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 354/1999

of 17 February 1999

concerning applications for export licences for rice and broken rice with advance
fixing of the refund

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of
22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the
market in rice (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2072/98 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/
95 of 23 May 1995 laying down special detailed rules for
import and export
the system of
the application of
licences for cereals and rice (3), as last amended by Regu-
lation (EC) No 444/98 (4), and in particular the second
subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,

Whereas Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95
provides, where this paragraph is specifically referred to
when an export refund is fixed, for an interval of three
working days between the day of submission of applica-
tions and the granting of export licences with advance
fixing of the refund and provides that the Commission is
to fix a uniform percentage reduction in the quantities if
applications for export
licences exceed the quantities
which may be exported; whereas Commission Regulation
(EC) No 333/1999 (5) fixes refunds under the procedure
provided for in the abovementioned paragraph;

Whereas the quantities applied for on 15 February 1999
are in excess of the available quantity of 2 000 tonnes;
whereas a percentage reduction should therefore be fixed

for export licence applications submitted on 15 February
1999;

Whereas, in view of its purpose, this Regulation should
take effect from the day of its publication in the Official
Journal of the European Communities,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for export licences for rice and broken rice
with advance fixing of the refund submitted under Regu-
lation (EC) No 333/1999 on 15 February 1999 shall give
rise to the issue of licences for the quantities applied for
to which a percentage reduction of 48,52 % for rice for
destinations 02, 03 and 05 in the Annex to Regulation
(EC) No 333/1999 has been applied.

Article 2

Applications for export licences for rice and broken rice
submitted from 16 February 1999 shall not give rise to
the issue of export licences pursuant to Regulation (EC)
No 333/1999.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 February
1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 February 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30. 12. 1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 265, 30. 9. 1998, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 117, 24. 5. 1995, p. 2.
(4) OJ L 56, 26. 2. 1998, p. 12.
(5) OJ L 40, 13. 2. 1999, p. 30.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 276/99 by Riccardo NENCINI Borri Elettronica Industriale, a subsidiary of General Signal (USA)
Date: 1999-02-17
Institutions: European Parliament, NENCINI
Subjects: Italy, United States, foreign enterprise, job preservation, right to work, transfer of businesses

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/99

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(25 March 1999)

Commenting on the action of the members of the International Olympic Committee does not fall within the
Community’s remit. The Commission has often expressed its respect for the autonomy of associations and
does not, therefore, feel that it should intervene in this matter.

(1999/C 325/133)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0266/99

by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: European social aid in Catalonia

Could the Commission provide information on the aid received by the department for social welfare of the
Generalitat de Catalunya (Spain) in the years 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(30 March 1999)

The Commission is sending the information requested direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament’s
Secretariat.

(1999/C 325/134)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0276/99

by Riccardo Nencini (PSE) to the Commission

(17 February 1999)

Subject: Borri Elettronica Industriale, a subsidiary of General Signal (USA)

The company Borri Elettronica Industriale (Bibbiena-Arezzo-Italy), a subsidiary of General Signal (USA), has a
long and outstanding tradition as an employer, having become one of the major firms in this sector (with
118 employees, of whom 60 % possess decrees and/or diplomas).

This company is to be taken over any day now by SPX (USA) a company operating in the vehicle components
and services sector.

No guarantees have been given as regards maintaining jobs and making full use of the firm’s special potential.

Will the Commission take the necessary steps to protect both the jobs and the skills base developed by Borri
Elettronica Industriale over its many years of operation?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(10 March 1999)

One of the priorities of European social policy is to ensure that workers are protected in the event of transfers
of undertakings.

Council Directive 77/187/EEC of 14 February 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to the safeguarding of employees’ rights in the event of transfers of undertakings, businesses or parts of
businesses (1) is intended to protect employees during a change of head of undertaking, in particular to ensure
that their rights are safeguarded. To that end, Article 3 of this Directive states that the rights and obligations
arising for the transferor from a contract of employment or from an employment relationship are, by reason of
such transfer, to be transferred to the transferee.