do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 344/2001 of 21 February 2001 fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 28th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1531/2000
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, white sugar

22.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 52/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 344/2001

of 21 February 2001

fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 28th partial invitation to tender issued
within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No
1531/2000

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), as amended by Commission Regulation
(EC) No 1527/2000 (2), and in particular the second subpara-
graph of Article 18(5) thereof,

and world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to
tender in question.

(3)

(4)

Following an examination of the tenders submitted in
response to the 28th partial
invitation to tender, the
provisions set out in Article 1 should be adopted.

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

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1531/2000 of 13 July
2000 on a standing invitation to tender to determine
levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar (3),
requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the
export of this sugar.

Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1531/
2000 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the
case may be, account being taken in particular of the
state and foreseeable development of the Community

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 28th partial invitation to tender for white sugar issued
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1531/2000 the maximum
amount of the export refund is fixed at 45,120 EUR/100 kg.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 February 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 175, 14.7.2000, p. 59.
(3) OJ L 175, 14.7.2000, p. 69.
2001/148/EC: Commission Decision of 21 February 2001 on the application of Article 3(3)(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC to avalanche beacons (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 194)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: aid to disaster victims, mountain region, safety device, satellite communications, telecommunications equipment, traffic signs

24.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 55/65

COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 February 2001

on the application of Article 3(3)(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC to avalanche beacons

(notified under document number C(2001) 194)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/148/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parlia-
ment and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment
and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (1), and in particular Article
3(3)(e), thereof,

Having regard to the Resolution of the European Parliament on
the avalanche disasters in the Alps (2),

Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Avalanche beacons contribute to the efficient rescue of
people submerged by snow following an avalanche.

The success of rescue actions would seriously be affected
if such beacons could not be detected due to technical
incompatibilities.

a

is

substantial

There
installed base of beacons,
conforming to ETS 300 718. This standard ensures
interoperability and operation under harsh conditions
but contains requirements beyond the scope of Directive
1999/5/EC and thus needs to be reviewed.

There are doubts, that market forces would ensure the
continued compatibility of avalanche beacons if
the
Community would not impose features ensuring access
to emergency services.

the

The measures set out in this Decision are in accordance
Telecommunications
with
of
Conformity Assessment
Surveillance
Committee,

the
and Market

opinion

Article 1

This Decision applies to devices operating on 457 kHz and
intended to locate people submerged by snow following an
avalanche. They are further referred to as ‘avalance beacons’.

Article 2

1.
Avalanche beacons falling within the scope of Article 1
shall be designed so as to be able to interwork with new
beacons as well as with the installed base of beacons, which
was approved under national approval regulations based on
ETS 300 718.

2.
Avalance beacons shall be so constructed that they will
function reliably after having been exposed to an avalanche
and continue to function when being submerged in snow
following the avalanche for a longer period.

Article 3

The requirements of Article 2 of this Decision shall apply as
from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2001.

For the Commission

Erkki LIIKANEN

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 10.
(2) OJ C 175, 21.6.1999, p. 259.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2105 — SJPC/SCP De Milo/De Milo) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

C 54/8

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21.2.2001

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2188 (cid:151) NEC/Schott Glas/NEC Schott/JV)

(2001/C 54/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 14 December 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M2188. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2105 (cid:151) SJPC/SCP De Milo/De Milo)

(2001/C 54/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 30 November 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M2105. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations (OP/A/4-B),
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2225 — Fortis/ASR) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

21.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 54/9

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.1869 (cid:151) CVC/BTR Siebe Automotive Sealing Systems)

(2001/C 54/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 March 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be made public after it
is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M1869. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations (OP/A/4-B),
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2225 (cid:151) Fortis/ASR)

(2001/C 54/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 13 December 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

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is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2188 — NEC/Schott Glas/NEC Schott/JV) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

C 54/8

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21.2.2001

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2188 (cid:151) NEC/Schott Glas/NEC Schott/JV)

(2001/C 54/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 14 December 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M2188. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations (OP/A/4-B),
2, rue Mercier,
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2105 (cid:151) SJPC/SCP De Milo/De Milo)

(2001/C 54/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 30 November 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M2105. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.1510 — BT/AT & T/Japan Telecom) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

C 54/10

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

21.2.2001

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2202 (cid:151) Stinnes/HCI)

(2001/C 54/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 4 December 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 300M2202. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.1510 (cid:151) BT/AT & T/Japan Telecom)

(2001/C 54/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 19 July 1999 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it
compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC)
No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be made public after it is
cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

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WRITTEN QUESTION P-0586/01 by Sebastiano Musumeci (UEN) to the Commission. Birth defects in Sicily.
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Sicily, congenital disease, disease prevention, early childhood, environmental protection, health risk, industrial pollution

C 187 E/230

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.7.2001

(2001/C 187 E/258)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0578/01

by Jorge HernÆndez Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(1 March 2001)

Subject: European Union aid for a tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar

The recent agreement between France and Italy to build a 52-kilometre tunnel under the Alps to provide
a rail link between Turin and Lyon has once again highlighted the advantages of tunnels as an ideal means
of connecting two points which it would otherwise be difficult to link.

This situation brings to mind the long-standing desire to build a tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar to
provide a permanent link between Africa and Europe and foster the economic flows which could stem
from closer ties between the Maghreb region and the European Union(cid:146)s southern flank.

Does the Commission intend to propose carrying out studies to establish the potential of a project such as
a tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar, including the advantages inherent in bringing the Maghreb region
closer to the European Union(cid:146)s southern flank?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(27 March 2001)

The Commission adopted the 2000-2002 MEDA indicative programme for Morocco in December 2000
following consultations between the Moroccan government and the Member States.

As yet the Commission has received no request from the Moroccan government about the financing of
cost and feasibility studies on the tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar.

(2001/C 187 E/259)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0586/01

by Sebastiano Musumeci (UEN) to the Commission

(21 February 2001)

Subject: Birth defects in Sicily

The paediatrics department of the Muscatello hospital in Augusta has published data for the year 2000
concerning birth defects in Sicily. The situation in the industrial triangle of Augusta-Melilli-Priolo is deeply
disturbing, since the rate of birth defects is around 6 %, whereas the World Health Organisation (WHO)
considers that rates of 2 % and above should be seen as a danger signal.

Are there any provisions for Community rules and/or measures to protect the health of those living in
highly industrialised areas? Are there any Community measures for the prevention and treatment of birth
defects?

Will the Commission take steps to remedy the serious situation described above?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(4 April 2001)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its
findings as soon as possible.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.1869 — CVC/BTR Siebe Automotive Sealing Systems) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

21.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 54/9

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.1869 (cid:151) CVC/BTR Siebe Automotive Sealing Systems)

(2001/C 54/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 March 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be made public after it
is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

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is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2225 (cid:151) Fortis/ASR)

(2001/C 54/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 13 December 2000 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

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is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.2314 — BASF/Pantochim/Eurodiol) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European Commission, chemical product, economic concentration, exchange of information, merger control, petroleum product

21.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 54/7

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.2314 (cid:151) BASF/Pantochim/Eurodiol)

(2001/C 54/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.
On 12 February 2001 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to
Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 (2),
by which the undertaking BASF Aktiengesellschaft (BASF) acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of
the Regulation, control of the whole of Pantochim SA (Pantochim), Eurodiol SA (Eurodiol) and ProvironFtal
NV (ProvironFtal), all three belonging to the SISAS group, by way of purchase of assets.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

(cid:151) BASF: production, distribution and sale of chemicals, health and nutrition products, oil and gas,

(cid:151) Pantochim: production of phthalic anhydride (PA), maleic anhydride (MA), fumaric acid (FA) butanediol

(BDO), BDO derivatives and biodiesel,

(cid:151) Eurodiol: production of butanediol (BDO), BDO derivatives and maleic anhydride (MA),

(cid:151) ProvironFtal: production of phthalates.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within

3.
the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit

4.
proposed operation.

their possible observations on the

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication.
Observations can be sent by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference
COMP/M.2314 (cid:151) BASF/Pantochim/Eurodiol, to:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Directorate B (cid:151) Merger Task Force,
Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70,
B-1000 Brussels.

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.