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Commission Regulation (EC) No 400/2000 of 23 February 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

24. 2. 2000

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 400/2000

of 23 February 2000

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(2)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

the standard
In compliance with the above criteria,
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
last
import arrangements
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/98 (2), and in particular
Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the
in
standard values for imports from third countries,
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto.

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

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2000.

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.

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to the Commission Regulation of 23 February 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 10 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

(EUR/100 kg)

204
624
999
052
068
628
999
220
999
052
204
628
999
052
204
212
624
999
052
204
999

052
204
220
600
624
999
052
600
999
039
060
400
404
528
720
728
999
388
400
512
528
720
999

47,6
250,1
148,8
116,8
118,3
159,4
131,5
203,6
203,6
122,7
41,7
137,2
100,5
46,8
36,5
35,8
58,1
44,3
50,8
69,2
60,0

61,3
52,5
69,4
87,7
63,6
66,9
49,1
58,2
53,7
114,7
49,0
83,2
84,9
104,2
130,3
98,3
94,9
105,5
110,0
93,3
108,9
65,0
96,5

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2543/1999 (OJ L 307, 2.12.1999, p. 46). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0427/00 by Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Distribution by the Spanish Government of ERDF Objective 1 resources earmarked for Galicia.
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Regional Development Fund, Galicia, Spain, distribution of EU funding, less-favoured region

20.3.2001

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(Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(2001/C 89 E/001)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0427/00

by Camilo Nogueira RomÆn (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(23 February 2000)

Subject: Distribution by the Spanish Government of ERDF Objective 1 resources earmarked for Galicia

In his reply of 21 December 1433/99 (1) on the above subject, Commission Barnier said that, during the
1994-1999 period, Spain allocated to Galicia ERDF resources amounting to € 553,86 million. According
to the information provided by the Commissioner, this is equal to 12,09 % of the total amount allocated to
Objective 1 autonomous communities in Spain, given that Galicia accounts for 11,67 % of the population
of those territories.

The Commission(cid:146)s reply only seems to take account of the funds which the Spanish Government was
allocated for direct administration by the autonomous communities. However, given that these resources
only account for 45 % of the total amount allocated to Spain by the European Union, my question referred
in particular to the use of the 55 % set aside by the Spanish Government for centralised policies which, in
many cases, have nothing to do with Objective 1.

Will the Commission therefore state what proportion of the remaining 55 % of ERDF Objective 1 funds
received by the Spanish Government were allocated to Galicia in the 1994-1999 period? To what extent
will this information be taken into account in approving the Community support framework for the 2000-
2006 period?

(1) OJ C 225 E, 8.8.2000, p. 2.

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Barnier on behalf of the Commission

(24 July 2000)

During the 1994-1999 programming period, the amounts allocated to the autonomous communities in
Spain for them to manage direct reached 35 % of the total resources allotted to Spain from the European
Regional Development Fund (cid:129) the remainder being managed by the Spanish Government as part of cross-
regional assistance.

According to the latest available figures, during the same period the community of Galicia received
10,55 % of the multiregional funds (cid:129) i.e. € 1 140 million.

The Community support framework for regions eligible under Objective 1 is currently being negotiated for
the 2000-2006 programming period. However, the Spanish authorities have already made a provisional
allocation to each region from the overall Structural Fund resources concerned, according to which Galicia
would receive 13,8 % of the total.
2000/166/EC: Commission Decision of 23 February 2000 extending the possible time period for provisional authorisations of the new active substance quinoxyfen (notified under document number C(2000) 479) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: dangerous substance, marketing, pharmaceutical product, plant health product

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 23 February 2000

extending the possible time period for provisional authorisations of the new active substance
quinoxyfen

(notified under document number C(2000) 479)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/166/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July
1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on
the market (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 1999/
80/EC (2), and in particular Article 8(1) fourth subparagraph
thereof,

(5)

(6)

Whereas:

Standing Committee on Plant Health and in working
groups thereof.

quinoxyfen

For
requested
concerning bird reproductive toxicity, earthworm repro-
ductive toxicity, organic breakdown, soil accumulation.

data was

additional

The measures provided for in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee
on Plant Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Member States may extend provisional authorisations already
granted for plant protection products containing quinoxyfen
for a period not exceeding 24 months from the date of this
Decision.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2000.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1)

(2)

(3)

Directive 91/414/EEC (hereinafter ‘the Directive’) has
provided for the development of a Community list of
active substances authorised for incorporation in plant
protection products.

Dow Elanco submitted a dossier for the new active
substance quinoxyfen to the United Kingdom on 1
August 1995 with a view of obtaining the inclusion of
the active substance in Annex I to the Directive.

For quinoxyfen, the effects on human health and the
environment are being assessed, in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of the Directive, for the
uses proposed by the applicant. The United Kingdom
State,
acting
submitted the assessment
report concerned to the
Commission on 11 October 1996.

rapporteur Member

nominated

as

(4)

The submitted report is being reviewed by the Member
States and the Commission within the framework of the

(1) OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 210, 10.8.1999, p. 13.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0555/00 by Karin Riis-Jørgensen (ELDR) to the Commission. Discrimination by a Member State against its own citizens.
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Denmark, competence of the Member States, equal treatment, infringement of EU law, paid leave, residence

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Does the Commission intend to launch a study with a view to improving the safety and peace of mind of
the elderly people living in such homes? Has any action been taken to record the most serious incidents
that have occurred in recent years (cid:129) including the death of inmates (cid:129) while indicating the causes of such
incidents, deficiencies in the legislation and cases of proven negligence?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(20 March 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-2474/99 by
Mr PØrez Alvarez (1).

The Commission has no plans to launch any studies in this area.

(1) OJ C 203, 18.7.2000, p. 174.

(2000/C 303 E/232)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0555/00

by Karin Riis-Jłrgensen (ELDR) to the Commission

Subject: Discrimination by a Member State against its own citizens

(23 February 2000)

The Danish Government has put forward a draft law to amend Danish legislation on holidays. The
proposed law will enable employees covered by a collective agreement to carry over more than 20 days(cid:146)
holiday to the following year. The new rule does not apply to workers not covered by an agreement.

The effect of the proposed law will be to discriminate between Danish citizens on the basis of whether
they are covered by a collective agreement or not.

In the Commission(cid:146)s view, is it consistent with the Treaties for a Member State to discriminate against its
own citizens within its own borders?

Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission

(16 March 2000)

Article 7 of Council Directive 93/104/EC concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time (1)
states that (cid:145)Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that every worker is entitled to paid
annual leave of at least four weeks in accordance with the conditions for entitlement to, and granting of,
such leave laid down by national legislation and/or practice.(cid:146)

Provided that Danish legislation, if amended, guarantees that Article 7 of Council Directive 93/104/EC is
respected, the issue falls within the competence of the Danish authorities.

(1) OJ L 307, 13.12.1993.

(2000/C 303 E/233)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0574/00

by Fernando FernÆndez Mart(cid:237)n (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Wording of Article 158 of the Treaty, referring to islands

(23 February 2000)

to the Commission
In December 1999 the author of
requesting its interpretation of the different versions of Article 158 of the Treaty on European Union
(TEU) referring to islands. In his answer dated 18 January 2000 the President, Mr Prodi, replying on behalf

this question tabled Question P-2579/99 (1)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 405/2000 of 23 February 2000 repealing Regulation (EC) No 1855/1999 relating to the invitation to tender for the export of sorghum held by the French intervention agency
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, award of contract, export, intervention agency, sorghum

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24. 2. 2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 405/2000

of 23 February 2000

repealing Regulation (EC) No 1855/1999 relating to the invitation to tender for the export of
sorghum held by the French intervention agency

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

(3)

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No
1253/1999 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2131/93 (3), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 39/1999 (4), lays down
the procedures and conditions for the disposal of cereals
held by the intervention agencies.

(1)

(2)

No 1855/1999 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No
2050/1999 (6).

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

Regulation (EC) No 1855/1999 is hereby repealed.

Article 2

For economical reasons, it is appropriate to repeal the
invitation to tender under Commission Regulation (EC)

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publica-
tion in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 191, 31.7.1993, p. 76.
(4) OJ L 5, 9.1.1999, p. 64.

(5) OJ L 228, 28.8.1999, p. 3.
(6) OJ L 255, 30.9.1999, p. 13.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0425/00 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Protection of animals during transport.
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: animal welfare, directive (EU), infringement of EU law, intra-EU transport, standing committee (EU), transport of animals, veterinary inspection

21.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 330 E/133

(2000/C 330 E/148)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0341/00

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(14 February 2000)

Subject: Transportation of live animals

I understand that Commission reports reveal that France, Italy, Greece, Belgium and Ireland have breached
the provisions of Council Directive 91/628 (1) on the protection of animals during transport.

What action does the Commission intend to take to rectify these breaches?

(1) OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17.

(2000/C 330 E/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0425/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(23 February 2000)

Subject: Protection of animals during transport

In 1999 the European Commission issued five reports on veterinary missions undertaken in various
Member States. The Commission(cid:146)s reports illustrate that in France, Italy, Greece, Belgium and Ireland, the
provisions of Council Directive 91/628 (1) (as amended by Council Directive 95/29 (2)) on the protection of
animals during transport are widely ignored.

What action does the Commission intend to take to require the Member States identified in these reports
to enforce the Directive(cid:146)s provisions?

(1) OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17.
(2) OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 52.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-0340/00, E-0341/00 and E-0425/00
given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(21 March 2000)

The Commission is aware, following the reports of its food and veterinary office and from the complaints
of various organisations, that enforcement of Council Directive 91/628/EC as amended by Council
Directive 95/29/EC concerning the protection of animals during transport is inadequate in many Member
States. These problems are being kept under close review by the Commission and are drawn to the
attention of the Member States(cid:146) authorities as and when they occur. In particular, infringement proceedings
in this field have been opened against one Member State and others are under preparation.

In addition, Article 13 of the Directive provides for the Commission to submit a report to the Council on
the experience acquired by the Member States since the implementation of
the Directive, possibly
accompanied by proposals. The report will be presented to the Council shortly taking into account all
available information.

Meanwhile, a working group of the standing veterinary committee has been established to consider
problems in the implementation of the Directive in respect of long-distance transport. The Commission
may consider amending Community legislation on the basis of the conclusions of the working group on
transport and in the light of the experience acquired by Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 404/2000 of 23 February 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2455/1999 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: customs duties, fruit vegetable, import price, originating product, third country

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Official Journal of the European Communities

24. 2. 2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 404/2000

of 23 February 2000

amending Regulation (EC) No 2455/1999 establishing the standard import values for determining
the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

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 application of the
last
import arrangements
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/98 (2), and in particular
Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2455/1999 (3) estab-
lished a standard import value for determining the entry
price of tomatoes originating in certain third countries.

An error has been discovered in the Annex to that
Regulation. The Regulation in question should therefore
be corrected.

Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 provides
that, where no standard import value is in force for a
product for a given origin, the average of the standard
import values in force for that product is to apply. As a
result, that average should be recalculated if one of its
component standard import values is corrected.

Application of the corrected standard import value must
be requested by the party concerned so that they are not
placed retroactively at a disadvantage,

Article 1

The standard import values applicable to tomatoes originating
in certain third countries listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC)
No 2455/1999 is replaced, as regards the third-country codes
indicated in the table in the Annex hereto, by the standard
import values listed there.

Article 2

At the request of the party concerned, the customs office where
the import was recorded shall refund part of the customs
duties for the tomatoes originating in the third countries
concerned and released for free circulation during the period of
application of the corrected Regulation. Refund applications
must be lodged no later than the last day of the third month
following that in which this Regulation enters into force and
must be accompanied by the declaration of release for free
circulation for the import concerned.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 February 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2000.

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 299, 20.11.1999, p. 9.

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ANNEX

CN code

Third country code

Standard import value

(EUR/100 kg)

0702 00 00

204
999

36,6
69,2
Commission Regulation (EC) No 407/2000 of 23 February 2000 fixing the production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of certain preserved foods
Date: 2000-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: olive oil, preserved product, production refund

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Official Journal of the European Communities

24. 2. 2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 407/2000

of 23 February 2000

fixing the production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of certain preserved foods

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 organ-
isation of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2702/1999 (2), and in particular Article
20a thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Article 20a of Regulation No 136/66/EEC provides for
the granting of a production refund for olive oil used in
the preserving industry. Under paragraph 6 of
that
Article, and without prejudice to paragraph 3 thereof,
the Commission shall fix this refund every two months.

By virtue of Article 20a(2) of the abovementioned Regu-
lation, the production refund must be fixed on the basis
of the gap between prices on the world market and on
the Community market, taking account of the import

applicable

charge
falling within CN
to olive oil
subheading 1509 90 00 and the factors used for fixing
the export refunds for those olive oils during the refer-
It is appropriate to take as a reference
ence period.
period the two-month period preceding the beginning of
the term of validity of the production refund.

(3)

The application of the above criteria results in the refund
being fixed as shown below,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the months of March and April 2000, the amount of the
production refund referred to in Article 20a(2) of Regulation
No 136/66/EEC shall be EUR 44,00/100 kg.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 March 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66.
(2) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 7.