do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1903/99 by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Esprit Programme (1994-1998).
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financing arrangements, EU research policy, aid recipient, industrial research, use of aid

24.10.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 303 E/17

Does the Commission intend to introduce a directive with the aim of reducing noise pollution in the
proximity of airports, as requested by Parliament in its Resolution A4-0183/97 (2) on the Commission
Green Paper, (cid:145)Noise pollution control policy for the future(cid:146) of 10 June 1997?

(1) OJ C 158, 25.5.1998, p. 71.
(2) OJ C 200, 30.6.1997, p. 28.

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(22 February 2000)

As part of the Commission overall environmental policy, the forthcoming framework directive on the
assessment and reduction of environmental noise exposure aims at introducing common noise indicators
for the perception of noise, establishing common noise exposure assessment methods and allowing for the
assessment of the current levels of noise exposure for urbanised areas by means of noise mapping. In this
context, this framework directive will establish the general basis for an improvement in the level of noise
exposure. It is, thus, not specific for air transport.

However, the workprogramme of the Commission for 2000, which was adopted on 9 February 2000,
includes a specific measure targeting noise around airports. The Commission intends to present later this
year to the Parliament and the Council a proposal for a directive on the establishment of a common noise
index, a common method of computing noise and minimal requirements for monitoring noise around
airports. This initiative should contribute to a reduction of noise in the areas surrounding airports.

(2000/C 303 E/014)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1903/99

by Raffaele Costa (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(29 October 1999)

Subject: Esprit Programme (1994-1998)

Will the Commission state what agencies (public or private),
institutions, companies, cooperatives and
individuals have been allocated funding (specifying whether payments have already been made) under the
Esprit programme (1994-1998) within the fourth framework programme in the field of research (budget
(cid:129) ECU 2 057 million, equal to LIT 3 982 billion) and how much each of them has been granted?

Has it checked how the amounts have actually been used and whether the proposed measures have been
successfully implemented?

(2000/C 303 E/015)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2097/99

by Christos Folias (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(19 November 1999)

Subject: The Esprit programme

Over the last few years, a number of programmes and Community initiatives have been adopted and
implemented in the field of research and technology.

However, the only programme specifically devoted to the development of research and technology in the
industrial sector is the Esprit programme.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2297/1999 of 29 October 1999 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export refund, raw sugar, white sugar

30. 10. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 280/7

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2297/1999

of 29 October 1999

altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13
September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets
in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the third subparagraph
of Article 18(5) thereof,

(1) Whereas the refunds on white sugar and raw sugar
exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 2124/1999 (2), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2265/1999 (3);

(2) Whereas it

follows from applying the detailed rules
contained in Regulation (EC) No 2124/1999 to the
information known to the Commission that the export

refunds at present in force should be altered to the
amounts set out in the Annex hereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of
Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999, undenatured and exported in
the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
2124/1999 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the
Annex hereto.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1999.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 29 October 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 261, 7.10.1999, p. 9.
(3) OJ L 277, 28.10.1999, p. 6.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 10. 1999

to the Commission Regulation of 29 October 1999 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar
exported in its unaltered state

ANNEX

Product code

1701 11 90 9100
1701 11 90 9910
1701 11 90 9950
1701 12 90 9100
1701 12 90 9910
1701 12 90 9950

Amount of refund

— EUR/100 kg —

43,22
42,40

43,22
42,40

(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

1701 91 00 9000

0,4698

— EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg —

1701 99 10 9100
1701 99 10 9910
1701 99 10 9950

— EUR/100 kg —

46,98
49,19
46,98

1701 99 90 9100

0,4698

— EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg —

(1) Applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %;

if the yield is other than 92 %,
the refund applicable is calculated in accordance with the provisions of Article 19
(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

(2) Fixing suspended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2689/85 (OJ L 255, 26. 9.
1985, p. 12), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3251/85 (OJ L 309, 21. 11. 1985,
p. 14).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2327/1999 of 29 October 1999 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2180/1999
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, rice

L 280/82

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 10. 1999

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2327/1999

of 29 October 1999

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice in connection with the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2180/1999

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 organization of the market in
rice (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2072/98 (2), and
in particular Article 13 (3) thereof,

(1) Whereas an invitation to tender for the export refund on
rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC)
No 2180/1999 (3);

(2) Whereas Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No
584/75 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 299/
95 (5), allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with
the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC)
No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a
maximum export
in fixing this
maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of
Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into
account; whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer
whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum
export refund;

refund; whereas

(3) Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the rice in question
results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the
amount specified in Article 1;

(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation
are in accordance with the opinion of the Management
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice
to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invita-
tion to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2180/1999 is
hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 25 to
28 October 1999 at 94,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 October 1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 29 October 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 267, 15.10.1999, p. 16.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 8.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2324/1999 of 29 October 1999 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Réunion, award of contract, freight rate, rice

30. 10. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 280/79

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2324/1999

of 29 October 1999

concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long
grain rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999

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), and
in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 of
6 September 1989 laying down detailed rules for exports of
rice to Réunion (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1453/
1999 (4), and in particular Article 9 (1) thereof,

(1) Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999 (5)
opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice
exported to Réunion;

(2) Whereas Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89
allows the Commission to decide,
in accordance with
the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC)
No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted,
to make no award;

(3) Whereas on the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles
2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum
subsidy should not be fixed;

(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation
are in accordance with the opinion of the Management
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 22 to
25 October 1999 in response to the invitation to tender
referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2177/1999 for the subsidy
on exports to Réunion of husked long grain rice falling within
CN code 1006 20 98.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 October 1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 29 October 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 261, 7.9.1989, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 19.
(5) OJ L 267, 15.10.1999, p. 7.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2328/1999 of 29 October 1999 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of rice products from the Community to the Canary Islands
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Canary Islands, EU production, aid system, rice, supply

30. 10. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 280/83

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2328/1999

of 29 October 1999

setting the amounts of aid for the supply of rice products from the Community to the Canary
Islands

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15
June 1992 introducing specific measures in respect of certain
agricultural products for the benefit of the Canary Islands (1), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (2), and in partic-
ular Article 3 thereof,

(1) Whereas, pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No
1601/92, the requirements of the Canary Islands for rice
are to be covered in terms of quantity, price and quality
by the mobilization, on disposal terms equivalent to
exemption from the levy, of Community rice, which
involves the grant of an aid for supplies of Community
origin; whereas this aid is to be fixed with particular
reference to the costs of the various sources of supply
and in particular is to be based on the prices applied to
exports to third countries;

(2) Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2790/94 (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1620/1999 (4),
lays down common detailed rules for implementation of

the specific arrangements for the supply of certain agri-
cultural products, including rice, to the Canary Islands;

(3) Whereas, as a result of the application of these detailed
rules to the current market situation in the rice sector,
and in particular to the rates of prices for these products
in the European part of the Community and on the
world market, the aid for supply to the Canary Islands
should be set at the amounts given in the Annex;

(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation
are in accordance with the opinion of the Management
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92, the
amount of aid for the supply of rice of Community origin
under the specific arrangements for the supply of the Canary
Islands shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1999.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 29 October 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 320, 11.12.1996, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 296, 17.11.1994, p. 23.
(4) OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 19.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 10. 1999

ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 29 October 1999 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of rice products
from the Community to the Canary Islands

(EUR/t)

Product
(CN code)

Milled rice

(1006 30)

Broken rice
(1006 40)

Amount of aid

114,00

25,00
European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 96/49/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (COM(1999) 157 — C5-0005/1999 — 1999/0087(COD))
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: Committee on Regional Development, European Parliament
Subjects: approximation of laws, rail transport, safety standard, transport of dangerous goods, transport safety

5.6.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 154/365

TEXTS ADOPTED

Friday 29 October 1999

1. Transport of dangerous goods by rail ***I

A5-0027/1999

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 96/0049/EC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods
by rail (COM(1999) 157 0 C5-0005/1999 0 1999/0087(COD))

The proposal was approved.

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council
directive amending Directive 96/0049/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (COM(1999) 157 0 C5-0005/1999 0 1999/
0087(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

(cid:25) having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(1999)

157) (1),

(cid:25) having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 71(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission

submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0005/1999),

(cid:25) having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

(cid:25) having regard to the report of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0027/

1999),

1.

Approves the Commission proposal;

Asks to be consulted again should the Commission intend to amend its proposal substantially or

2.
replace it with another text;

3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

(1) OJ C 181, 26.6.1999, p. 25.

2. EU-Morocco fisheries agreement

B5-0184/1999

European Parliament resolution on the EU-Morocco fisheries agreement

The European Parliament,

(cid:25) having regard to its assent of 17 April 1996 (1) to the conclusion of the cooperation agreement on sea
fisheries between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (12358/1995 (cid:25) C4-0135/
1996 (cid:25) 1995/0306(AVC)),

(cid:25) having regard to Council Regulation (EC) 0150/97 of 12 December 1996 on the agreement on coop-

eration in the sea fisheries sector between the EC and the Kingdom of Morocco,

(1) OJ C 141, 13.5.1996, p. 94.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2325/1999 of 29 October 1999 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled medium grain and long grain A rice in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2178/1999
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, rice

L 280/80

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 10. 1999

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2325/1999

of 29 October 1999

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled medium grain and long grain A rice in
connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2178/1999

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 organization of the market in
rice (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2072/1999 (2),
and in particular Article 13 (3) thereof,

(1) Whereas an invitation to tender for the export refund on
rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC)
No 2178/1999 (3);

(2) Whereas Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No
584/75 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 299/
95 (5), allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with
the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC)
No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a
maximum export
in fixing this
maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of
Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into
account; whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer
whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum
export refund;

refund; whereas

(3) Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the rice in question
results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the
amount specified in Article 1;

(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation
are in accordance with the opinion of the Management
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled medium grain
and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC)
No 2178/1999 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders
submitted from 25 to 28 October 1999 at 147,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 October 1999.

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

Done at Brussels, 29 October 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 265, 30.9.1999, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 267, 15.10.1999, p. 10.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 8.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1888/99 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Transport of live animals.
Date: 1999-10-29
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: France, animal welfare, directive (EU), infringement procedure (EU), national implementing measure, transport of animals

C 170 E/116

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.6.2000

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(15 November 1999)

The scientific committee on animal health and animal welfare gave its opinion on 10 March 1999 on the
risk assessment on bovine somatotrophin (BST). The conclusion of the report is that BST should not be
administered to dairy cows because it can cause serious health problems (e.g. mastitis, foot and leg
disorders) as well as adversely affecting reproduction.

Unless a company or scientific research brings new elements to light leading to reconsideration, the risk
assessment on BST on animal health and welfare aspects has been completed.

(2000/C 170 E/137)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1888/99

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(29 October 1999)

Subject: Transport of live animals

Is the Commission aware of reports that France is reported by the RSPCA still to be in non-compliance
with the EU Directive (95/0029/EC) (1) on the transport of live animals?

Can the Commission say what has been the effect of the continued infringement proceedings against
France pursuant to Article 169 of the EC Treaty for failure to notify the necessary measures to implement
the Directive and what steps are being taken to ensure strict compliance with European Union law?

(1) OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 52.

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(29 November 1999)

The infringement proceedings brought by the Commission against France involve the incomplete
transposition of Council Directive 95/0029/EC of 29 June 1995 amending Directive 90/0628/EEC
concerning the protection of animals during transport.

The Commission brought the case before the Court of justice on 15 June 1999.

The French authorities have in the meantime informed the Commission that the legislation to ensure
complete transposition of the Directive is under preparation.

After an inspection by the Commission a specific report has been issued. In the report, which is available
for health and consumer protection (1), a number of
on the Web site of
recommendations are addressed to France in relation to the unsatisfactory aspects. The Commission
intends to pursue the matter if France does not remedy the deficiencies.

the Directorate general

(1) Web address: http://europa.eu.int/comm/dg24/.

(2000/C 170 E/138)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1892/99

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

Subject: URBAN Community Initiative

(29 October 1999)

In response to an initiative of the European Parliament, the URBAN Community Initiative will continue
during the period from 2000 until 2006. The EP also asked for this Community Initiative to be directed
towards small and medium-sized towns in the EU.