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Council Recommendation of 12 March 2001 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) for the financial year 1999
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Commission, European Development Fund, European Parliament, budgetary discharge, financial year

L 73/36

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.3.2001

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 12 March 2001

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) for the financial year 1999

(2001/206/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention, signed at Lomé on 15 December 1989, as amended by
the Agreement signed at Mauritius on 4 November 1995,

Having regard to Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25 July 1991 on the association of the overseas
countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid (2), signed
in Brussels on 16 July 1990, and in particular Article 33(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 29 July 1991 applicable to the Seventh European Develop-
ment Fund (3), and in particular Articles 69 to 77 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of
the European Development Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) as at 31 December 1999 and the Court of Auditors'
report relating to the financial year 1999 together with the Commission's replies (4),

Whereas:

Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the management of the European
Development Fund (1989) (Seventh EDF) must be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on
a recommendation from the Council.

The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the European Development Fund
(1989) (Seventh EDF) during the financial year 1999 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the
implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1989)
(Seventh EDF) for the
financial year 1999.

Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 288.
(3) OJ L 266, 21.9.1991, p. 1.
(4) OJ C 342, 1.12.2000, p. 205.
2001/222/EC: Council Decision of 12 March 2001 appointing an Austrian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Austria, European Committee of the Regions, appointment of staff

L 82/28

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

22.3.2001

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 March 2001

appointing an Austrian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2001/222/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 a seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the
resignation of Ms Brigitte EDERER, alternate member, notified to the Council on 6 February 2001,

Having regard to the proposal from the Austrian Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Sepp RIEDER is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms
Brigitte EDERER for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.
Joint Declaration by the European Community and Mexico on cooperation in agriculture and the rural sector (Article 21 of the Agreement)
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: European Community, Mexico
Subjects: Mexico, agricultural policy, animal welfare, cooperation agreement (EU), farming sector, food safety, rural development, scientific research

L 70/52

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

12.3.2001

JOINT DECLARATION

by the European Community and Mexico on cooperation in agriculture and the rural sector
(Article 21 of the Agreement)

The Parties agree that the promotion of development and cooperation in the agricultural sector under
Article 21 of the Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement between the
European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other
part, will include:

(a)

animal welfare;

(b)

food safety;

(c)

development of human resources;

(d)

statistics and information systems;

(e)

(f)

producer’s organisation;

scientific and technical research;

(g) market development.
2001/228/EC: Council Decision of 12 March 2001 authorising the Netherlands, in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by taxis in 2000
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Netherlands, derogation from EU law, excise duty, motor fuel, tax exemption, taxi

23.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 84/33

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 March 2001

authorising the Netherlands, in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, to apply a
differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by taxis in 2000

(2001/228/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October
1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties
on mineral oils (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC the Council,
acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commis-
sion, may authorise any Member State to introduce
further exemptions or reductions for specific policy
considerations.

The Netherlands has asked to be authorised to apply a
differentiated rate of excise duty to diesel consumed by
taxis in the course of 2000. A degressive refund, not
exceeding NLG 0,14 per litre of diesel, is planned for all
taxis operating in the Netherlands.

The measure complies with the minimum rate of excise
duty referred to in Article 5 of Council Directive 92/
82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of
the rates of excise duties on mineral oils (2).

The refund falls short of the increase in retail fuel prices.
The measure is therefore proportionate.

The Commission and all the Member States consider
that the application of a differentiated rate of excise duty
to diesel consumed by taxis in 2000 will not cause
distortions of competition or hinder the operation of the
single market. Being confined to taxis, whose activity is

by definition local, the derogation does not affect intra-
Community trade.

(6)

The above information has been communicated to the
other Member States,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1.
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC,
the Netherlands is authorised to apply a degressive differen-
tiated rate of excise duty, not exceeding NLG 0,14 per litre, on
diesel fuel consumed by taxis in the period 1 January to 31
December 2000.

2.
The differentiated rate must comply with the terms of
Directive 92/82/EEC and in particular the minimum rates laid
down in Article 5 thereof.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2000.

This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands.

Article 3

Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Direc-

tive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).

(2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive

94/74/EC.
Council Recommendation of 12 March 2001 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1995) (Eighth EDF) for the financial year 1999
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Commission, European Development Fund, European Parliament, budgetary discharge, financial year

15.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 73/37

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 12 March 2001

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1995) (Eighth EDF) for the financial year 1999

(2001/207/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention, signed at Lomé on 15 December 1989, as amended by
the Agreement signed at Mauritius on 4 November 1995,

Having regard to Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25 July 1991 on the association of the overseas
countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1), as revised in the interim by Decision
97/803/EC (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid (3), signed
in Brussels on 20 December 1995, and in particular Article 33(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 16 June 1998 applicable to the Eighth European Development
Fund (4), and in particular Articles 69 to 74 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of
the European Development Fund (1995) (Eighth EDF) as at 31 December 1999 and the Court of Auditors'
report relating to the financial year 1999 together with the Commission's replies (5),

Whereas:

Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the management of the European
Development Fund (1995) (Eighth EDF) must be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on a
recommendation from the Council.

The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the European Development Fund
(1995) (Eighth EDF) during the financial year 1999 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the
implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1995) (Eighth EDF) for the financial
year 1999.

Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 329, 29.11.1997, p. 50.
(3) OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 108 and Corrigendum OJ L 173, 18.6.1998, p. 54.
(4) OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 53.
(5) OJ C 342, 1.12.2000, p. 205.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 490/2001 of 12 March 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

13.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 71/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 490/2001

of 12 March 2001

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,

the standard
In compliance with the above criteria,
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
in
standard values for imports from third countries,
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 13 March 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

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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EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

13.3.2001

to the Commission Regulation of 12 March 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
212
624
999
052
628
999
052
204
624
999
052
204
212
600
624
999
600
999
039
388
400
404
508
512
528
720
728
999
388
512
528
720
999

122,9
73,2
100,0
120,7
104,2
197,4
141,3
169,4
116,6
108,5
127,6
117,6
54,6
45,6
53,8
48,1
58,3
52,1
59,8
59,8
91,2
102,3
92,5
72,3
92,5
88,9
96,7
100,4
104,0
93,4
70,8
75,5
78,8
54,6
69,9

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2000 (OJ L 243, 28.9.2000, p. 14). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
Joint Declaration I — Alternative dispute resolution
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: European Community, Mexico
Subjects: Association Council (EU), Mexico, UN convention, international arbitration, international trade, trade regulations

12.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 70/51

JOINT DECLARATION I

Alternative dispute resolution

1.

2.

The Parties shall, to the maximum extent possible, encourage, and facilitate the use of arbitration
and other means of alternative dispute resolution of the settlement of international commercial
disputes between private parties in the free trade area.

The Parties confirm the importance they attach to the 1958 United Nations Convention on the
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.
Council Recommendation of 12 March 2001 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial year 1999
Date: 2001-03-12
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Commission, European Development Fund, European Parliament, budgetary discharge, financial year

15.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 73/35

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 12 March 2001

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the
operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial year 1999

(2001/205/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Third ACP-EEC Convention, signed at Lomé on 8 December 1984,

Having regard to Council Decision 86/283/EEC of 30 June 1986 on the association of the overseas
countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid (2), signed
in Brussels on 19 February 1985, as amended by Decision 86/281/EEC (3), and in particular Article 29(3)
thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 11 November 1986 applicable to the Sixth European
Development Fund (4), and in particular Articles 66 to 73 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of
the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) as at 31 December 1999 and the Court of Auditors'
report relating to the financial year 1999 together with the Commission's replies (5),

Whereas:

Pursuant to Article 29(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the management of the European
Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) must be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on a
recommendation from the Council.

The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the European Development Fund
(1984) (Sixth EDF) during the financial year 1999 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the
implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial
year 1999.

Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 175, 1.7.1986, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 86, 31.3.1986, p. 210.
(3) OJ L 178, 2.7.1986, p. 13.
(4) OJ L 325, 20.11.1986, p. 42.
(5) OJ C 342, 1.12.2000, p. 205.