do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1674/2000 of 28 July 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, grape, import price, pip fruit, stone fruit

29.7.2000

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 193/23

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1674/2000

of 28 July 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,

In compliance with the above criteria,
the standard
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
standard values for imports from third countries,
in
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 29 July 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2000.

For the Commission

Pedro SOLBES MIRA

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 28 July 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry
price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 30 10

0806 10 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

(EUR/100 kg)

628
999
052
528
999
388
524
528
999
052
220
400
508
512
600
624
999
388
400
508
512
528
720
804
999
052
388
512
528
720
804
999
052
064
999
052
400
404
616
999
052
064
624
999

136,5
136,5
63,0
65,2
64,1
42,6
56,3
64,7
54,5
99,8
170,1
206,4
155,6
53,1
82,1
133,9
128,7
80,5
63,2
69,3
113,1
84,6
72,4
82,4
80,8
116,8
85,8
61,4
78,0
118,7
81,8
90,4
169,8
122,1
145,9
348,7
217,5
359,0
255,0
295,1
24,3
53,7
171,3
83,1

(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-2559/00 by Jan Andersson (PSE) to the Commission. Use of investment aid.
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Germany, State aid, Sweden, aid to industry, competition law, control of State aid, derogation from EU law, investment aid, regional aid, wood industry

8.5.2001

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Will the Commission say what procedure was used to determine the economic zone of the Canary Islands
and what documents were used as a basis for this?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(27 October 2000)

The Commission would remind the Honourable Member that the setting-up and determining of offshore
exclusive economic zones is not within the Commission(cid:146)s remit.

(2001/C 136 E/053)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2559/00

by Jan Andersson (PSE) to the Commission

(28 July 2000)

Subject: Use of investment aid

There is currently a great need to develop the wood-processing industry in Eastern Europe. Whilst we
naturally support its development, the Swedish wood-processing industry is very concerned that the wood-
processing industry in eastern Germany is being modernised with the help of substantial public investment
aid. It is of course important to pursue active regional policies, but such policies must be designed so as to
be neutral from the point of view of competition.

Is the Commission aware of differences in the way Member States use investment aid? Does it consider
that regional policies should not distort competition between Member States, and does it intend to take
action regarding this matter?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(4 October 2000)

The Commission is aware of the development of the wood-processing industry in eastern Europe and in
the new German L(cid:228)nder in particular.

This sector is not covered by specific industrial guidelines.

Accordingly,
investment projects may qualify for aid under the provisions applicable to regional aid,
within the limits of the schemes approved by the Commission. Under the EC Treaty Article 87(3)(a) and (c)
(formerly Article 92), regional aid benefits from two exceptions to the general ban on state aid. The new
firms that have received or applied for investment aid are located in assisted regions suffering from serious
underemployment within the meaning of Article 87(3)(a). Provided the requirements of the Commission
decisions approving the aid measures are complied with, the aid that has been granted or applied for is
compatible with the common market.

According to the information available to the Commission following in-depth investigations, the aid
granted for the setting-up of
the new firms in question is below the threshold stipulated in the
multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects and does not have to be notified
individually by the Member State concerned.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1692/2000 of 28 July 2000 determining the extent to which applications lodged in July 2000 for import licences for certain poultrymeat sector products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 509/97 can be accepted
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: import licence, poultrymeat, tariff quota

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Official Journal of the European Communities

29.7.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1692/2000

of 28 July 2000

determining the extent to which applications lodged in July 2000 for import licences for certain
poultrymeat sector products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 509/97 can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/97 of
20 March 1997 laying down procedures for applying in the
poultrymeat sector the Interim Agreement on trade and accom-
panying measures between the European Community,
the
European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic
Energy Community, of
the one part, and the Republic of
Slovenia, of the other part (1), as amended by Regulation (EC)
No 1514/97 (2), and in particular Article 4(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(2)

The surplus to be added to the quantity available for the
following period should be determined,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.
Applications for import licences for the period 1 July to
30 September 2000 submitted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
509/97 shall be met as referred to in Annex I.

During the first 10 days of the period 1 October to 31
2.
December 2000 applications may be lodged pursuant to Regu-
lation (EC) No 509/97 for import licences for the total quant-
ities as referred to in Annex II.

(1)

The applications for import licences lodged for the third
quarter of 2000 are for quantities less than the quant-
ities available and can therefore be met in full.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 July 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2000.

For the Commission

Pedro SOLBES MIRA

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 80, 21.3.1997, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 204, 31.7.1997, p. 16.

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ANNEX I

Percentage of acceptance
of import licences submitted
for the period
1 July to 30 September 2000

100,00
90,91
100,00

Group No

80
90
100

ANNEX II

(t)

Available quantities for the period
1 October to 31 December 2000

1 299,00
325,00
1 093,90

Group No

80
90
100
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1683/2000 of 28 July 2000 amending Regulation (EEC) No 391/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the French overseas departments
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: French overseas department and region, aid system, cereals, supply

L 193/36

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

29.7.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1683/2000

of 28 July 2000

amending Regulation (EEC) No 391/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products
from the Community to the French overseas departments

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16
December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of
certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French over-
seas departments (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1257/1999 (2), and in particular Article 2(6) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

The amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products to
the French overseas departments (FOD) has been settled
by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 391/92 (3), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1404/2000 (4); as a
consequence of the changes of the rates and prices for
cereals products in the European part of the Community

and on the world market, the aid for supply to the FOD
should be set at the amounts given in the Annex.

(2)

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 Annex of amended Regulation (EEC) No 391/92 is
replaced by the Annex to the present Regulation.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2000.

For the Commission

Pedro SOLBES MIRA

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 356, 24.12.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.
(3) OJ L 43, 19.2.1992, p. 23.
(4) OJ L 161, 1.7.2000, p. 7.

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to the Commission Regulation of 28 July 2000 amending Regulation (EEC) No 391/92 setting the amounts of aid
for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the French overseas departments

ANNEX

Product
(CN code)

(EUR/t)

Amount of aid

Destination

Guadeloupe

Martinique

French
Guiana

Réunion

Common wheat

(1001 90 99)

Barley

(1003 00 90)

Maize

(1005 90 00)

Durum wheat

(1001 10 00)

Oats

(1004 00 00)

22,50

22,50

22,50

25,50

21,00

21,00

21,00

25,00

67,50

67,50

67,50

70,50

21,00

21,00

21,00

25,00

41,00

41,00

—

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2558/00 by Anneli Hulthén (PSE) to the Commission. Hemp production.
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU statistics, hemp

C 103 E/182

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.4.2001

Reply

(10 November 2000)

The Intergovernmental Conference is a temporary forum made up of the Representatives of the Govern-
ments of Member States and distinct from the Council. The European Parliament takes part in it through
the attendance of two observers. The Council does not take part in the proceedings of the IGC.

(2001/C 103 E/208)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2558/00

by Anneli HulthØn (PSE) to the Commission

(28 July 2000)

Subject: Hemp production

How much hemp is now produced in the European Union, and how much of it is used in the manufacture
of rope? Does the Commission have any information regarding the uses to which the hemp not used in
rope manufacture is put?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(3 October 2000)

The Commission has no official figures on the volume of hemp grown. The acreages declared by Member
States and indicative average yields give a figure to be treated with caution, of around 30 000 tonnes of
hemp fibre.

Strong competition from synthetic fibres means that very little hemp fibre is used to make rope. At
present most is used for making paper. A whole range of niche outlets is being researched or developed,
e.g. in the vehicle and building industries, but markets are limited for the moment.

Other parts of the plant are sold, in particular the shives (woody matter), often used as bedding for
animals, and the seed, frequently used as bird food.

(2001/C 103 E/209)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2560/00

by Elena Paciotti (PSE) to the Council

(26 July 2000)

Subject: Respect for human rights in Bahrain

The situation with regard to human rights and democracy in Bahrain is causing serious concern. Following
the introduction of the law on (cid:145)State security(cid:146) in 1974 and the subsequent dissolution of Parliament in
1975, there have been systematic violations of human rights and respect for minorities, consisting in
arrests and imprisonment without trial and numerous cases of torture, documented by many international
organisations.

The Bahraini authorities are denying international observers access to the country and refusing to provide
information and explanations to UN bodies which have requested them, despite the fact that the country is
a signatory to the Convention against torture.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2540/00 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission. Cap de la Hague.
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: fuel reprocessing, health risk, industrial building, irradiated fuel, location of industry, marine pollution, nuclear safety, radioactive effluent, radioactive pollution, waste disposal

C 136 E/46

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

8.5.2001

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(13 October 2000)

The Commission knows the German system to which the Honourable Member refers. It appears that the
aim of this system is to ensure maximum protection for investors and creditors by requiring company
managers to report on the resources implemented to detect risks.

The Commission does not currently know of any comparable laws in other Member States.

At Community level, there are no provisions laying down such obligations.

However, as part of the Financial Services Action Plan the Commission has launched a study on the
Member States(cid:146) existing codes on corporate governance. It will thus gain a more accurate view of the
current position in all the Member States.

(2001/C 136 E/051)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2540/00

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission

(28 July 2000)

Subject: Cap de la Hague

Will the Commission say whether it regards the proposed expansion of a reprocessing plant at Cap de la
Hague on the Normandy coast as necessary or desirable in view of recent problems with other
reprocessing plants within the EU, and will it also provide an assurance that there will be no threat from
either liquid waste or any other emissions from such a plant and its expansion to my constituents in the
South East of England?

Will the Commission review safety procedures in the light of recent developments?

Answer given by Mrs Wallstr(cid:246)m on behalf of the Commission

(3 October 2000)

In case an expansion of the reprocessing plant at Cap de la Hague is planned, a submission of general data
to the Commission has to be made in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty.

When such submissions are made, the Commission takes account of the effects of planned and unplanned
release of effluents on the exposure of the population of other Member States and of current developments
by obtaining the opinion of a group of experts at that time.

However, the Commission has not received any submission concerning a possible expansion at Cap de la
Hague.

(2001/C 136 E/052)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2549/00

by Isidoro SÆnchez Garc(cid:237)a (ELDR) to the Commission

(28 July 2000)

Subject: Determining the exclusive economic zone of the Canary Islands

The general description of the outermost regions (French Overseas Territories, Canary Islands (Spain) and
the Portuguese archipelagoes of the Azores and Madeira) by the Commission secretariat (on its website for
outermost regions) notes that the European Union has the largest maritime territory in the world, thanks
to its outermost regions, with a 25 million km2 economic zone that will be of crucial importance in the
21st century because of the extensive resources and potential it offers.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1676/2000 of 28 July 2000 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 230th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU aid, aid system, award of contract, butter, intervention agency

29.7.2000

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 193/27

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1676/2000

of 28 July 2000

fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 230th special invitation to tender opened
under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk
and milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regula-
tion (EC) No 1526/2000 (2), and in particular Article 10
thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

In accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No
429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by invita-
tion to tender of an aid for concentrated butter intended
for direct consumption in the Community (3), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 124/1999 (4), the inter-
vention agencies are opening a standing invitation to
tender for the granting of aid for concentrated butter;
Article 6 of that Regulation provides that in the light of
the tenders received in response to each special invita-
tion to tender, a maximum amount of aid is to be fixed
for concentrated butter with a minimum fat content of
96 % or a decision is to be taken to make no award;
whereas the end-use security must be fixed accordingly.

(2)

(3)

In the light of the tenders received, the maximum aid
should be fixed at the level specified below and the
end-use security determined accordingly.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 230th special invitation to tender under the standing
invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EEC) No 429/90,
the maximum aid and the amount of the end-use security shall
be as follows:

— maximum aid:
— end-use security:

EUR 117/100 kg
EUR 129/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 July 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2000.

For the Commission

Pedro SOLBES MIRA

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.
(2) OJ L 175, 14.7.2000, p. 55.
(3) OJ L 45, 21.2.1990, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 16, 21.1.1999, p. 19.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1682/2000 of 28 July 2000 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the Azores and Madeira
Date: 2000-07-28
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Azores, Madeira, aid system, cereals, supply

L 193/34

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

29.7.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1682/2000

of 28 July 2000

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals
products from the Community to the Azores and Madeira

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15
June 1992 introducing specific measures in respect of certain
agricultural products
the Azores and
Madeira (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1257/
1999 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
Whereas:

the benefit of

for

(1)

The amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products to
the Azores and Madeira has been settled by Commission
Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 (3), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2000 (4); whereas, as a conse-
quence of the changes of the rates and prices for cereals
products in the European part of the Community and on
the world market, the aid for supply to the Azores and

Madeira should be set at
Annex.

the amounts given in the

(2)

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 Annex of amended Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 is
replaced by the Annex to the present Regulation.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2000.

For the Commission

Pedro SOLBES MIRA

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.
(3) OJ L 185, 4.7.1992, p. 28.
(4) OJ L 161, 1.7.2000, p. 11.

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to the Commission Regulation of 28 July 2000 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1833/92 setting the amounts of
aid for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the Azores and Madeira

ANNEX

Product
(CN code)

(EUR/t)

Amount of aid

Destination

Azores

Madeira

Common wheat

(1001 90 99)

Barley

Maize

(1003 00 90)

(1005 90 00)

Durum wheat

(1001 10 00)

19,50

17,00

64,50

17,00

19,50

17,00

64,50

17,00