do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
2000/715/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2000 on certain protective measures against bluetongue in the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands, Spain (notified under document number C(2000) 3256) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Balearic Islands, animal disease, animal product, export restriction, live animal, sheep

17.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 290/51

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 November 2000

on certain protective measures against bluetongue in the Autonomous Community of the Balearic
Islands, Spain

(notified under document number C(2000) 3256)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/715/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(6)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Spain hereby bans the movement from the territory of the
Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands of live animals
of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and
embryos.

Article 2

Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so
that
immediately
inform the Commission thereof.

they conform to this Decision and shall

Decision 2000/624/EC is repealed.

Article 3

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June
1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable
in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products
with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last
amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular
Article 10(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

On 10 October 2000 Spain confirmed to the Commis-
sion that there had been cases of bluetongue on sheep
holdings on the islands of Majorca and Minorca in the
Balearic archipelago.

To prevent the disease from spreading, the Commission
adopted Decision 2000/624/EC of 13 October 2000 on
certain protective measures against bluetongue in the
Autonomous Community of
Islands,
Spain (3).

the Balearic

Article 10(3) of Directive 90/425/EEC stipulates that
emergency measures adopted by the Commission must
be submitted to the Standing Veterinary Committee to
be confirmed, amended or cancelled.

The development of the disaese does not justify amend-
the measures adopted by Decision 2000/
ment of
624/EC.

The measures adopted by Decision 2000/624/EC should
therefore be renewed.

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.
(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.
(3) OJ L 260, 14.10.2000, p. 57.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-3416/00 by Jonas Sjöstedt (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Repayment of fees in the Cresson case.
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: AIDS, income in addition to normal pay, redemption, scientific report

C 163 E/112

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

6.6.2001

(b) Environmental risk assessment guidelines are not directed beyond an assessment of the fate and effects
of the drug or its major metabolites in the ecosystem of use. The purpose of the assessment is to
ensure that the long-term survival of any species will not be endangered. In the case of antibiotics, the
guideline considers the risk of resistance development for soil microorganisms but does not consider
the likely risk of their use contributing to anti-microbial resistance in man or animals. Predictions of
resistance potential are of course necessary, but these issues should be documented and evaluated in
other sections of
the regulatory dossier as required under European legislation for marketing
authorisations and use of veterinary medicinal products.

(c) The veterinary international co-operation on harmonisation (VICH) guidelines are subject to extensive
consultation among authorities and experts. In the Community, this guideline was released by the
European medicines evaluation agency in December 1998 and sent to all interested parties, including
the Commission and Member States. In addition, the Commission hosted in November 1999 the first
public conference of VICH with over 400 delegates from all over the world in attendance, when this
guideline was reviewed in depth.

3. to 5.
As for the implementation and development of legislation concerning veterinary medicinal
products, the Commission would reassure the Honourable Member that its primary aim is to ensure a
high level of quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products to safeguard animal health, public health
and the environment. In this context, the Commission will continue to ensure that VICH guidelines
have a sound basis for risk assessment, and that their preparation will associate all interested parties in
a comprehensive and transparent manner.

(2001/C 163 E/120)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3416/00

by Jonas Sj(cid:246)stedt (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(7 November 2000)

Subject: Repayment of fees in the Cresson case

Ex-Commissioner Cresson(cid:146)s personal friend Mr R. Berthelot was called upon to repay some of the fees of
SEK 1,2 million he received in relation to his appointment as an AIDS expert.

Have any repayments yet been made?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(8 January 2001)

The Commission is pursuing its claim for the reimbursement of sums due to it because of the fact that
M. Berthelot did not satisfactorily fulfil his visiting scientist contract.

The Commission(cid:146)s claim has been contested and the matter will consequently be pursued before the
relevant jurisdiction. Following the launch of recovery proceedings there was no reaction to the initial
summons to pay the sums due. A formal decision requesting payment is therefore about to be adopted.

No sums have been recovered to date.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2454/2000 of 7 November 2000 on the issuing of A1 export licences for fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, nut, quantitative restriction

8.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 282/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2454/2000

of 7 November 2000

on the issuing of A1 export licences for 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 2190/96 of
14 November 1996 on detailed rules for implementing Council
Regulation (EEC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on
fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
298/2000 (2), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1877/2000 (3) sets the
quantities for which A1 export licences, other than those
requested in the context of food aid, may be issued.

Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 sets the condi-
tions under which special measures may be taken by the
Commission with a view to avoiding an overrun of the
quantities for which A1 licences may be issued.

The Commission has received information which indi-
cates that those quantities, reduced or increased by the
quantities referred to in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC)
No 2190/96, would be exceeded if A1 licences were
in
issued without

shelled almonds

restriction for

response to applications submitted since 2 November
2000; therefore, one percentage should be fixed for the
issuing of
licences for quantities applied for on 2
for A1 licences
November 2000 and applications
submitted later in that application period should be
rejected,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A1 export licences for shelled almonds for which applications
were submitted on 2 November 2000 pursuant to Article 1 of
Regulation (EC) No 1877/2000 shall be issued for 26,0 % of
the quantities applied for.

for A1 export

submitted after 2
Applications
November 2000 and before 9 November 2000 for this product
shall be rejected.

licences

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 November 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 225, 5.9.2000, p. 10.
2000/702/EC, Euratom: Council Decision of 7 November 2000 appointing a German member of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, Germany, appointment of staff

L 288/26

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.11.2000

COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 November 2000

appointing a German member of the Economic and Social Committee

(2000/702/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article
166 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002 (1),

Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Helmut
Giesecke, of which the Council was informed on 23 June 2000;

Having regard to the nominations submitted by the German Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Franz Schoser is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr
Helmut Giesecke for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 20 September 2002.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Council

The President

D. VOYNET

(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2453/2000 of 7 November 2000 repealing Regulations (EC) No 1945/2000, (EC) No 2023/2000 and (EC) No 2070/2000 relating to invitations to tender for the export of cereals held by certain intervention agencies
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Belgium, Denmark, France, award of contract, cereals, intervention agency

L 282/10

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

8.11.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2453/2000

of 7 November 2000

repealing Regulations (EC) No 1945/2000, (EC) No 2023/2000 and (EC) No 2070/2000 relating to
invitations to tender for the export of cereals held by certain intervention agencies

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

(3)

No 1945/2000 (5), (EC) No 2023/2000 (6) and (EC) No
2070/2000 (7).

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

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 Regulation (EC) No 1666/
2000 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

as
Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2131/93 (3),
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1630/2000 (4),
lays
down the procedures and conditions for the disposal of
cereals held by the intervention agencies.

(1)

(2)

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulations (EC) No 1945/2000, (EC) No 2023/2000 and (EC)
No 2070/2000 are hereby repealed.

Article 2

For economical reasons, it is appropriate to repeal the
invitations to tender under Commission Regulations (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, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 191, 31.7.1993, p. 76.
(4) OJ L 187, 26.7.2000, p. 24.

(5) OJ L 233, 15.9.2000, p. 3.
(6) OJ L 242, 27.9.2000, p. 4.
(7) OJ L 246, 30.9.2000, p. 27.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2455/2000 of 7 November 2000 amending the export refunds on poultrymeat
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export refund, poultrymeat

L 282/12

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

8.11.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2455/2000

of 7 November 2000

amending the export refunds on poultrymeat

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29
October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in
poultrymeat (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation
(EC) No 2916/95 (2), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

The export
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1932/2000 (3).

refunds on poultrymeat were fixed by

It follows from applying the criteria referred to in Article
8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 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) of
Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75, exported in the natural state, as
fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1932/2000 are
hereby altered as shown in the Annex to this Regulation.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 November 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77.
(2) OJ L 305, 19.12.1995, p. 49.
(3) OJ L 231, 13.9.2000, p. 9.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 282/13

to the Commission Regulation of 7 November 2000 altering the export refunds on poultrymeat

ANNEX

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

0105 11 11 9000
0105 11 19 9000
0105 11 91 9000
0105 11 99 9000
0105 12 00 9000
0105 19 20 9000

0207 12 10 9900
0207 12 90 9190
0207 12 90 9990

A02
A02
A02
A02
A02
A02

V01
V01
V01

EUR/100 pcs
EUR/100 pcs
EUR/100 pcs
EUR/100 pcs
EUR/100 pcs
EUR/100 pcs

EUR/100 kg
EUR/100 kg
EUR/100 kg

1,20
1,20
1,20
1,20
2,60
2,60

20,00
20,00
20,00

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ

L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.
The numeric destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2543/1999 (OJ L 307, 2.12.1999,
p. 46).

The other destinations are defined as follows:
V01 Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq,

Iran
2000/687/EC: Council Decision of 7 November 2000 authorising the Portuguese Republic to extend until 9 April 2001 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Portugal, South Africa, fisheries policy, fishing agreement

10.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 285/19

COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 November 2000

authorising the Portuguese Republic to extend until 9 April 2001 the Agreement on mutual fishery
relations with the Republic of South Africa

(2000/687/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
and in particular Article 354(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

the Portuguese Republic

The Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the
Government of
and the
Government of the Republic of South Africa, signed on
9 April 1979, entered into force on that day for an
initial period of 10 years. The Agreement remains in
force for an indeterminate period if it is not denounced
by the giving of 12 months' notice.

Article 354(2) of the 1985 Act of Accession lays down
that the rights and obligations resulting from the Fish-
eries Agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic
with third countries shall not be affected during the
period for which the provisions of such agreements are
provisionally maintained.

Pursuant to Article 354(3) of the said Act, the Council is
to adopt, before the expiry of the Fisheries Agreements
concluded by the Portuguese Republic with third coun-
tries, decisions appropriate for
the continuation of
fishing activities resulting therefrom, including the poss-

ibility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year.
The abovementioned Agreement has been extended until
9 April 2000 (1).

(4)

It appears appropriate to authorise the Portuguese
Republic to renew the Agreement in question until 9
April 2001,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Portuguese Republic is hereby authorised to extend until 9
April 2001 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the
Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 9 April
1979.

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Council

The President

D. VOYNET

(1) OJ L 209, 7.8.1999, p. 30.
2000/703/EC: Council Decision of 7 November 2000 appointing a Luxembourg member and two alternate members of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, Luxembourg, appointment of staff

15.11.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 288/27

COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 November 2000

appointing a Luxembourg member and two alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

(2000/703/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1998 (1) appointing the members and alternate
members of the Committee of the Regions,

Whereas one seat as member and two seats as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions have
become vacant following the resignation of Mr Willy Bourg, member and Mr Paul-Henri Meyers and Mr
François Biltgen, alternate members, notified to the Council on 26 August 1999 and 7 June 2000
respectively;

Having regard to the proposal from the Luxembourg Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Paul-Henri Meyers is hereby appointed full member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr
Willy Bourg; Mr John Liber and Mr Jean-Marie Halsdorf are hereby appointed alternate members in place of
Mr Paul-Henri Meyers and Mr François Biltgen respectively for the remainder fo their current term of office,
which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Council

The President

L. FABIUS

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
2000/686/EC: Council Decision of 7 November 2000 authorising the Kingdom of Spain to extend until 7 March 2001 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: South Africa, Spain, fisheries policy, fishing agreement

L 285/18

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

10.11.2000

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 November 2000

authorising the Kingdom of Spain to extend until 7 March 2001 the Agreement on mutual fishery
relations with the Republic of South Africa

(2000/686/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
and in particular Article 167(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

The Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the
Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Govern-
ment of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 14
August 1979, entered into force on 8 March 1982 for
an initial period of 10 years. The Agreement remains in
force for an indeterminate period if it is not denounced
by the giving of 12 months' notice.

Article 167(2) of the 1985 Act of Accession lays down
that the rights and obligations resulting from the fish-
eries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Spain
with third countries shall not be affected during the
period for which the provisions of such agreements are
provisionally maintained.

Pursuant to Article 167(3) of the said Act, the Council is
to adopt, before the expiry of the Fisheries Agreements
concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with third coun-
tries, decisions appropriate for
the continuation of
fishing activities resulting therefrom, including the poss-

ibility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year.
The abovementioned Agreement has been extended until
7 March 2000 (1).

(4)

It appears appropriate to authorise the Kingdom of
Spain to renew the Agreement in question until 7 March
2001,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Kingdom of Spain is hereby authorised to extend until 7
March 2001 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with
the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 8
March 1982.

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Council

The President

D. VOYNET

(1) OJ L 209, 7.8.1999, p. 29.
2000/685/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2000 concerning certain protection measures against Bluetongue in Sicily and Calabria, Italy (notified under document number C(2000) 3194) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2000-11-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Sardinia, Sicily, animal disease, export restriction, sheep

L 283/44

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

9.11.2000

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 November 2000

concerning certain protection measures against Bluetongue in Sicily and Calabria, Italy

(notified under document number C(2000) 3194)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/685/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EC of 26 June
1990 concerning the veterinary and zootechnical checks
applicable to intra-Community trade of certain live animals and
products for the completion of the internal market (1), has last
amended by Directive 92/118/EC (2) and in particular Article
10(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

On 16 October 2000, Italian authorities confirmed cases
of Bluetongue in Sicily and Calabria.

Following outbreaks
the Commission
adopted Decision 2000/598/EC (3) concerning certain
protection measures against Bluetongue in this region.

in Sardinia

In consideration of the situation prevailing in Sicily and
Calabria, the same measures must be applied to those
two newly infected regions.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in
conformity with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary
Committee,

Article 1

Italy shall prohibit the dispatch of animals of the Bluetongue
susceptible species (all ruminants), of their semen, embryos and
ova from the territory of Sicily and Calabria regions.

Article 2

The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to
trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision.
They shall

immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Decision shall be reviewed in the light of the evolution of
the situation and the results of the investigations and studies
carried out by Italian authorities. This Decision shall apply until
30 November 2000.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.
(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.
(3) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 47.