do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 372/2001 of 23 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: 2001-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export, export refund, rice, third country

24.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 55/45

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 372/2001

of 23 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 16 to
22 February 2001 at 217,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 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.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 21/2001 of 23 February 2001 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: EU Member State, EU environmental policy, air quality, industrial pollution, polluter pays principle, pollution control measures

L 117/28

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Official Journal of the European Communities

26.4.2001

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 21/2001

of 23 February 2001

amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as amended by the Protocol adjusting
the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in
particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Annex XX to the Agreement was amended by Decision No 61/2000 of the EEA Joint Committee
of 28 June 2000 (1).

Commission Decision 2000/479/EC of 17 July 2000 on the implementation of a European
pollutant emission register (EPER) according to Article 15 of Council Directive 96/61/EC concerning
integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC) (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following point shall be inserted after point 2g (Council Directive 96/61/EC) of Annex XX to the
Agreement:

‘2ga. 32000 D 0479: Commission Decision 2000/479/EC of 17 July 2000 on the implementation
of a European pollutant emission register (EPER) according to Article 15 of Council Directive
96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000,
p. 36).’

Article 2

The texts of Decision 2000/479/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA
Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Communities, shall be authentic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 24 February 2001, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee (*).

(1) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 77.
(2) OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 36.
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.

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Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal
of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2001.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

P.WESTERLUND
List of decisions taken by Iceland and Norway in the field of medicinal products in 2000
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: Iceland, Norway, market approval, medicinal product

C 264/4

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

20.9.2001

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

LIST OF DECISIONS TAKEN BY ICELAND AND NORWAY IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINAL
PRODUCTS IN 2000

(2001/C 264/04)

With reference to EEA Joint Committee Decision No 74/1999 of 28 May 1999 Iceland and Norway have
taken decisions on approval of medicinal products. The EEA Joint Committee noted the following list of
decisions for the year 2000 at its 83rd meeting on 23 February 2001:

Number

Product

Iceland

Norway

EU/1/96/008/038-039

Puregon

EU/1/97/031/039-044

Neorecormon

EU/1/99/124/001-002

Tractocile

EU/1/99/125/001-004

Zyprexa Velotab

EU/1/99/126/001

EU/1/99/127/001-039

EU/1/00/129/001-002

EU/1/00/130/001

EU/1/00/130/002

EU/1/00/131/001-025

EU/1/00/134/001-007

EU/1/00/135/001

EU/1/00/137/001-012

EU/1/00/140/001

EU/1/00/142/003-008

Enbrel

IntronA

Azopt

Orgalutran

Orgalutran

PegIntron

Lantus

DaTSCAN

Avandia

Visudyne

NovoMix

EU/1/00/143/001-003

Kogenate Bayer

EU/1/00/144/001-003

Helixate NexGen

EU/1/00/145/001

EU/1/00/146/001-026

EU/1/00/150/001-006

Herceptin

Keppra

Actos

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)

(cid:215)
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 12/2001 of 23 February 2001 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: approximation of laws, foodstuff, ionising radiation, public health

26.4.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 117/7

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 12/2001

of 23 February 2001

amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification)
to the EEA Agreement

THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as amended by the Protocol adjusting
the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in
particular Article 98 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision No 74/2000 of the EEA Joint Committee of
2 October 2000 (1).

Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated
with ionising radiation (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement.

Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the
establishment of a Community list of foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (3)
is to be incorporated into the Agreement,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following points shall be inserted after point 54w (Commission Directive 1999/21/EC) in Chapter XII
of Annex II to the Agreement:

‘54x. 399 L 0002: Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February
1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food
ingredients treated with ionising radiation (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16).

54y. 399 L 0003: Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February
1999 on the establishment of a Community list of food and food ingredients treated with
ionising radiation (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 24).’

Article 2

The texts of Directives 1999/2/EC and 1999/3/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be
published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of theEuropean Communities, shall be authentic.

(1) OJ L 315, 14.12.2000, p. 11.
(2) OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 24.

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26.4.2001

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 24 February 2001, provided that all the notifications under
Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee (*).

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal
of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2001.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

P. WESTERLUND

(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0532/01 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Independence referendum in the Faeroe Islands.
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Denmark, Faroes, State aid, competence of the Member States, national independence, suspension of aid

3.7.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 187 E/229

(2001/C 187 E/256)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0532/01

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(23 February 2001)

Subject: Independence referendum in the Faeroe Islands

The Danish government is threatening to suspend its subsidy to the Faeroe Islands with immediate effect if
the people of the Faeroes support their government(cid:146)s plan for independence. In doing so the Danish
government is seeking to subvert the Faeroe government(cid:146)s initiative to set up an independent state in
2012.

On Saturday, 26 May the Kallsbergh government will be submitting its proposal to a referendum of the
people. The proposal seeks a gradual transition to independence, coupled with a systematic reduction in
the Danish subsidy. In 2012 a final decision would be taken on whether or not the Faeroe Islands should
become independent after 600 years(cid:146) Danish rule.

1. What is the Commission(cid:146)s view of the Danish government(cid:146)s threat to suspend its subsidy to the
Faeroe Islands with immediate effect if the people of the Faeroes support their government(cid:146)s plan for
independence?

Does the Commission think this threat is in accordance with the principles of good governance?

2.
If so, on what grounds?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(15 March 2001)

The issue raised by the Honourable Member does not fall within the remit of the Union, as it comes under
a field of competence that is exclusive to the Member State. Therefore, the Commission does not wish to
make any comment on this subject.

(2001/C 187 E/257)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0536/01

by Wolfgang Ilgenfritz (NI) to the Commission

(16 February 2001)

Subject: EU assistance to Hungary

1.
Is the European Union subsidising gastronomic projects in Hungary, particularly the building of
a thermal spa hotel (in Sopron county), the amount to be invested in which is estimated at 3 billion forint?

2.

If so, who is the contact for applications for such assistance?

Answer given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission

(21 March 2001)

The Commission can confirm that PHARE has not supported any project similar to what is described,
either in Gy(cid:246)r-Moson-Sopron county or elsewhere in Hungary. Indeed, no individual investment projects
of this size (3 billion forints = € 11,2 million) have been supported under PHARE. Certain projects have
supported thermal bath infrastructure, mostly through supply of therapeutic equipment and on a far
smaller scale, not as part of a hotel, nor in the country mentioned.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2001 of 23 February 2001 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1832/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the Canary Islands
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Canary Islands, EU aid, EU production, cereals, supply

24.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 55/53

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 378/2001

of 23 February 2001

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1832/92 setting the amounts of aid for the supply of cereals
products from the Community to the Canary Islands

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15
June 1992 introducing specific measures in respect of certain
agricultural products for the benefit of the Canary Islands (1), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (2), and in
particular Article 3(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

The amounts of aid for the supply of cereals products to
the Canary Islands has been settled by Commission
Regulation (EEC) No 1832/92 (3), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 183/2001 (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 Canary Islands
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 1832/92 is
replaced by the Annex to the present Regulation.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 March 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 February 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2.
(3) OJ L 185, 4.7.1992, p. 26.
(4) OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 20.

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24.2.2001

to the Commission Regulation of 23 February 2001 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1832/92 setting the amounts
of aid for the supply of cereals products from the Community to the Canary Islands

ANNEX

Product
(CN code)

(EUR/t)

Amount of aid

Common wheat

Barley

Maize

Durum wheat

Oats

(1001 90 99)

(1003 00 90)

(1005 90 00)

(1001 10 00)

(1004 00 00)

17,00

17,00

33,00

17,00

43,00
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0523/01 by Jonas Sjöstedt (GUE/NGL) to the Council. Sponsorship of Council meetings in Sweden.
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Council of the European Union, Sweden, competence of the Member States, ministerial meeting, sponsorship

C 261 E/136

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

18.9.2001

and universities,
associations, agricultural organisations, etc.).

the voluntary sector and trade organisations (chambers of commerce, professional

The Swedish Team Europe is made up of 25 speakers.

The members of Team Europe are not paid by the Commission and there are no hard and fast rules on the
subject. Their fees, if any, are in theory agreed in advance, on a case by case basis, between the organiser
of the event and the Team Europe lecturer. Some talks are given free of charge, to schools or to the
voluntary sector, for example.

Team Europe is marketed in several ways. At EU level, the Europa website includes a Team Europe
webpage which is updated regularly and lists speakers by national team and by specialisation. Some
Representations also have their own Team Europe page on their Internet site. Brochures on Team Europe
have been produced and translated into all Community languages. They may be distributed by speakers in
the course of their lectures. Finally, speakers take charge of their own publicity through networks of
acquaintances and contacts.

The Commission provides support for the network in particular through its Help Desk (the Team Europe
Information Service or TEIS) for lecturers. Its aim is to provide them with the documentation, information
and training needed to ensure a top-quality network. The TEIS budget for the financial year 2000
(December 1999 to November 2000) was € 667 148.30. There was also a meeting of all network members
in September 2000 (cost: € 139 098,26). The current financial year covers the period from December
2000 to September 2001; the budget allocated is € 525 118.39.

(2001/C 261 E/146)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0523/01

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

(23 February 2001)

Subject: Sponsorship of Council meetings in Sweden

The Swedish media have published reports concerning sponsorship agreements (cid:129) some already concluded
others under negotiation (cid:129) to provide various services during Council meetings in the first half of 2001 in
Sweden. There have been negotiations and agreements on everything from the provision of soft drinks and
the arrangement of dinners to transport of various kinds.

Can the Council publish a list of the sponsors whose services have been engaged for all manner of things
in connection with the Council(cid:146)s meetings in Sweden? Is any calculation available of the total financial
value of the sponsorship agreements?

Reply

(31 May 2001)

The State holding the Presidency is responsible for organising all meetings, including informal ministerial
meetings, held in the country of the Presidency.

As a result, only the Swedish Government is in a position to provide information on the organisation of
these meetings.
Corrigendum to Decision No 2/2000 of 4 December 2000 of the Joint Committee established under the Agreement on Mutual Recognition between the European Union and the United States of America related to amending the transitional arrangements of the Sectoral Annexes on electromagnetic compatibility and telecommunications equipment (OJ L 34 of 3.2.2001)
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: United States, agreement (EU), electro-magnetic equipment, harmonisation of standards, mutual recognition principle, telecommunications

L 53/32

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

23.2.2001

Corrigendum to Decision No 2/2000 of 4 December 2000 of the Joint Committee established under the
Agreement on Mutual Recognition between the European Union and the United States of America related to
the Sectoral Annexes on electromagnetic compatibility and
amending the transitional arrangements of

telecommunications equipment

(Official Journal of the European Communities L 34 of 3 February 2001)

In the contents and on page 68, the date in the title and above the American signature:

for:

‘4 December 2000’,

read:

‘14 December 2000’.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 373/2001 of 23 February 2001 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled medium grain and long grain A rice in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2282/2000
Date: 2001-02-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Europe, award of contract, export, export refund, rice

L 55/46

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

24.2.2001

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 373/2001

of 23 February 2001

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled medium grain and long grain A rice in
connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 2282/2000

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
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
2282/2000 (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 medium grain
and long grain A rice to be exported to certain European third
countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regula-
tion (EC) No 2282/2000 is hereby fixed on the basis of the
tenders
submitted from 16 to 22 February 2001 at
220,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 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. 10.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 8.