do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0302/01 by Minerva Malliori (PSE) to the Commission. Rare species of falcon becoming extinct.
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Greece, action programme, application of EU law, bird, protected area, protection of animal life, wildlife

21.8.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 235 E/175

All the proposals for URBAN II programmes are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the
communication and are submitted to the Commission by the national authorities since the choice of the
urban areas is a matter for the Member States.

(1) OJ C 141, 19.5.2000.

(2001/C 235 E/204)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0302/01

by Minerva Malliori (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Rare species of falcon becoming extinct

Eleonora(cid:146)s falcon is an important species of falcon, and 95 % of its nesting area lies within the territory of
the EU Member States (chiefly in Greece, Italy and Spain).

According to data from the Museum of Natural History of the University of Crete for the period 1999-
2000, a considerable number of deaths has been recorded for birds of this species in Crete, putting
Eleonora(cid:146)s falcon under threat of extinction.

In view of the above, could the Commission say:

1. whether this species is included in the Community directive on the protection of wild birds?

2. whether it intends to draft an action plan for the protection of Eleonora(cid:146)s falcon to ensure that this
species does not become extinct, particularly in areas (Greece) with a delicate ecological balance?

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

(26 March 2001)

The Eleonora(cid:146)s Falcon (Falco eleonorae) is listed in Annex I of Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April
1979 on the conservation of wild birds (1), as a species which must be the subject of special conservation
measures concerning its habitat. The Member States have in particular to classify Special Protection Areas
for the conservation of species listed in Annex I.

Greece has not classified sufficient areas for the protection of wild birds listed in Annex I, including the
Eleonora(cid:146)s Falcon. The Commission has therefore opened a file and is investigating the matter.

The Commission has arranged for the preparation of Action Plans for certain bird species listed in Annex I
that are considered as priority for funding under the LIFE programme (2). In this context, an action plan for
F. Eleonorae has been prepared by Birdlife International and agreed at the last meeting of the Ornis
Committee of Member State official representatives, which assists the implementation of the above-
mentioned Directive.

This action plan includes recommendations specific to Greece, which holds important breeding colonies of
the species. The implementation of these recommendations is a matter of national competence.

(1) OJ L 103, 25.4.1979.
(2) Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial

Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 235/2001 of 2 February 2001 fixing the maximum subsidy on exports of husked long grain rice to Réunion pursuant to the invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2285/2000
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Réunion, award of contract, export subsidy, rice

L 34/32

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

3.2.2001

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 235/2001

of 2 February 2001

fixing the maximum subsidy on exports of husked long grain rice to Réunion pursuant to the
invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2285/2000

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 1667/2000 (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,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2285/2000 (5) opens
an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported
to Réunion.

Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 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
subsidy.

(3)

(4)

The criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation
(EEC) No 2692/89 should be taken into account when
fixing this maximum subsidy. Successful tenderers shall
be those whose bids are at or below the level of the
maximum subsidy.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A maximum subsidy on exports to Réunion of husked long
grain rice falling within CN code 1006 20 98 is hereby set on
the basis of the tenders lodged from 29 January to 1 February
2001 at 314,00 EUR/t pursuant to the invitation to tender
referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2285/2000.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 3 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 3.
(3) OJ L 261, 7.9.1989, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 19.
(5) OJ L 260, 14.10.2000, p. 19.
Communication from the Commission in pursuance of Article 5 of Directive 2000/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 January 2001 on summer-time arrangements — Schedule for the summer-time period
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: summertime

2.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 35/7

Communication from the Commission in pursuance of Article 5 of Directive 2000/84/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 19 January 2001 on summer-time arrangements (1)

Schedule for the summer-time period

(2001/C 35/07)

For 2002-2006 inclusive, the summer-time periods will begin and end respectively on the following dates
at 1.00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time:

(cid:151) in 2002: the Sundays of 31 March and 27 October;

(cid:151) in 2003: the Sundays of 30 March and 26 October;

(cid:151) in 2004: the Sundays of 28 March and 31 October;

(cid:151) in 2005: the Sundays of 27 March and 30 October;

(cid:151) in 2006: the Sundays of 26 March and 29 October,

(1) OJ L 31, 2.2.2001.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0275/01 by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Noise Regulations in the European Union.
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU law, approximation of laws, noise, noise protection, quality of life

3.7.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 187 E/211

In any event, the question of payment of a debt when the identity of the creditor is uncertain arises in
many other areas apart from resale rights, and the Member States have well established rules. The persons
referred to in Article 9 will therefore only have to follow the procedures prescribed in their national
legislation.

Establishing a centralised European register of all qualifying artists and their heirs would therefore seem to
be a pointless administrative formality, and the Commission has no such intention.

The Honourable Member also wonders about the scope of Article 5. The Commission confirms that the
selling price taken as the basis for calculating the resale right must not include any of the taxes, such as
VAT, normally added to the net price. This Directive is therefore without prejudice to the tax systems in
force in the Member States.

(1) OJ C 300, 20.10.2000.

(2001/C 187 E/232)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0275/01

by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Noise Regulations in the European Union

Will the Commission say whether there are any European regulations covering noise emanating from
domestic premises which would protect domestic residents from excessive noise coming from their
neighbours(cid:146) residences?

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

(9 March 2001)

At this time there are no regulations at Community level against neighbourhood noise, as raised by the
Honourable Member.

The Member States do not currently apply harmonised indicators of noise that relate to so-called
environmental or man-made noise. This aspect will be covered by the proposal for a Directive of the
Parliament and the Council relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise (1) adopted
by the Commission on 26 July 2000.

The legislative proposal is currently under discussion in the Parliament and Council.

(1) OJ C 337 E, 28.11.2000.

(2001/C 187 E/233)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0278/01

by Jean-Charles Marchiani (UEN) to the Commission

Subject: European Union subsidies to twinned towns

(2 February 2001)

In 1989, the European Parliament took the initiative of creating a budget heading designed to support
town-twinning in Europe; as well as promoting relations between citizens of EU countries, this European
Union aid is more crucial than ever both for regular endeavours at a local level and for exchanges between
people of different countries, areas and cultures.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0210/01 by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission. Future fisheries agreements.
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: common fisheries policy, fishing agreement, third country

21.8.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 235 E/143

The Commission has, however, already started to apply the precautionary principle in fisheries manage-
ment. Long-term management plans in accordance with this principle have so far been agreed for about
11 commercially important fish stocks and conditional closures of sandeel fisheries have been instituted to
enhance the protection of sea birds.

(1) COM(2000) 803 final.

(2001/C 235 E/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0175/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: New fisheries agreements

Has the Commission been mandated to negotiate new fisheries agreements with third countries? If so, with
which countries is it negotiating?

(2001/C 235 E/160)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0210/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Future fisheries agreements

Has the Commission been mandated to negotiate new fisheries agreements with third countries? If so, with
which countries is it negotiating?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-175/01 and E-0210/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(8 March 2001)

The Commission informs the Honourable Member that, at this stage, the Commission has not been
mandated to negotiate new fisheries agreements with third countries.

(2001/C 235 E/161)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0176/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Overcapacity

The Commission estimates that the EU fleet is at least 40 % too large for the available resources. What
plans will the Commission propose to tackle this serious problem?
WRITTEN QUESTION P-0274/01 by Jillian Evans (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. The United Kingdom Census in Wales.
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Wales, census, competence of the Member States, discrimination on the basis of nationality, nationality

19.6.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 174 E/257

be chosen that involves processing the least amount of data to achieve the stated purpose. Article 6 of
Directive 95/46/CE explicitly states that data must be (cid:145)adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to
the purposes for which they are collected(cid:146).

(1) OJ L 281, 23.11.1995.

(2001/C 174 E/278)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0274/01

by Jillian Evans (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: The United Kingdom Census in Wales

In its 2001 census forms, the United Kingdom Government(cid:146)s Office of National Statistics recognises the
existence of a Scottish national identity in its form for Scotland and the existence of an Irish nationality on
the census form throughout the United Kingdom. The same opportunity does not exist for the people of
Wales to register their nationality as (cid:145)Welsh(cid:146) in Wales nor in the other countries of the United Kingdom.

Does the Commission agree that the people of Wales are being denied the freedom to express their
national identity (or ethnicity) and that this is a case of discrimination against almost 3 million people
resident in Wales and against Welsh people resident in other parts of the United Kingdom. If so, what
action does the Commission intend to take?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(20 February 2001)

The Commission has no jurisdiction to deal with the question asked, which is a matter solely for the
national authorities concerned.

(2001/C 174 E/279)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0301/01

by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(13 February 2001)

Subject: Demolition of a building in Viana do Castelo

In Viana do Castelo (Portugal), the local council has announced its plans, as part of the POLIS programme,
involving Community funding, to demolish a building known as (cid:145)Edificio Jardim(cid:146) or (cid:145)PrØdio Coutinho(cid:146) in
the city centre. It was built around 27 years ago, but is still in good condition and houses some 90
families, mostly elderly people.

The residents have taken various forms of action against this position, but have been ignored. They
questioned the priority given to demolishing a building in a good state of preservation, at a time when
there are many other problems to be dealt with.

The Commission:

1. Was it sent any proposal for action to be taken under the POLIS programme in Viana do Castelo,

including the demolition of the above building?

2.

If so, what was or will be the Commission(cid:146)s position on the matter?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0206/01 by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission. Fisheries agreements and environmental impact.
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: common fisheries policy, environmental impact, fishing agreement, impact study, social impact

C 235 E/146

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.8.2001

(2001/C 235 E/167)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0179/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

Subject: Fisheries agreements environmental and social impact

(1 February 2001)

The recent Communication on Fisheries and Poverty Reduction (1) (cid:145)supports the pursuit of environmental
and social studies prior to intervention with a potential social or environmental impact(cid:146). How does the
Commission intend to carry this out with regard to fisheries arrangements between the EU and third
countries?

(1) COM(2000) 724.

(2001/C 235 E/168)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0206/01

by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission

(2 February 2001)

Subject: Fisheries agreements and environmental impact

The recent Communication on Fisheries and Poverty Reduction (1) (cid:145)supports the pursuit of environmental
and social studies prior to intervention with a potential social or environmental impact(cid:146). How does the
Commission intend to carry this out with regard to fisheries arrangements between the EU and third
countries?

(1) COM(2000) 724.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-179/01 and E-0206/01
given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(12 March 2001)

The Commission(cid:146)s bilateral relations in the fisheries sector increasingly take account of the environmental
and social aspects of fishing in waters under the sovereignty and/or jurisdiction of our partners.

Before any negotiations are opened, an assessment involving several Commission departments is made of
their potential environmental and social impact, in the light of available information. The results of this
assessment are sent to the Council and to Parliament.

The Commission is aware that there is room for improvement, and we are doing our best to use our
bilateral relations in the fisheries sector to persuade our partners to develop responsible fishing, and
subscribe to targeted measures that will improve knowledge of fisheries resources, fishing practices and the
needs of the local people.

The Commission also encourages its partners to use the facilities available under the policy of development
co-operation to this end.

(2001/C 235 E/169)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0180/01

by Patricia McKenna (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(1 February 2001)

Subject: Fisheries indicators

Considering that there has been little development of indicators to-date and that they are necessary to
measure long-term sustainability, what indicators is the Commission developing to monitor (a) the state of
fisheries and marine ecosystems, (b) policies (response) and (c) fishing activities (pressures)?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 234/2001 of 2 February 2001 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled long grain rice in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2284/2000
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export, export refund, rice, third country

3.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 34/31

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 234/2001

of 2 February 2001

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled long grain rice in connection with the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2284/2000

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 1667/2000 (2),
and in particular Article 13 (3) thereof,

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the rice in question results
the
in the maximum export refund being fixed at
amount specified in Article 1.

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

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
issued pursuant
2284/2000 (3).

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 refund. In fixing this maximum, the
criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No
3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is
awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less
than the maximum export refund.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled long grain rice
falling within CN code 1006 30 67 to be exported to certain
third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in
Regulation (EC) No 2284/2000 is hereby fixed on the basis of
the tenders submitted from 26 January to 1 February 2001 at
314,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 3 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 3.
(3) OJ L 260, 14.10.2000, p. 16.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 8.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 231/2001 of 2 February 2001 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2281/2000
Date: 2001-02-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export, export refund, rice, third country

L 34/28

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

3.2.2001

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 231/2001

of 2 February 2001

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice in connection with the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2281/2000

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 1667/2000 (2),
and in particular Article 13 (3) thereof,

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the rice in question results
the
in the maximum export refund being fixed at
amount specified in Article 1.

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

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
issued pursuant
2281/2000 (3).

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 refund. In fixing this maximum, the
criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No
3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is
awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less
than the maximum export refund.

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 2281/2000 is
hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 26
January to 1 February 2001 at 225,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 3 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 3.
(3) OJ L 260, 14.10.2000, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 8.