do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 721/2001 of 10 April 2001 determining to what extent applications lodged in April 2001 for the right to import bulls, cows and heifers other than for slaughter of certain Alpine and mountain breeds can be met
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: bull, cow, heifer, import licence, quantitative restriction, tariff quota

11.4.2001

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 100/15

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 721/2001

of 10 April 2001

determining to what extent applications lodged in April 2001 for the right to import bulls, cows
and heifers other than for slaughter of certain Alpine and mountain breeds can be met

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

(3)

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1081/1999
of 26 May 1999 opening and providing for the administration
of tariff quotas for imports of bulls, cows and heifers other
than for slaughter of certain Alpine and mountain breeds,
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1012/98 and amending Regula-
tion (EC) No 1143/98 (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

may be imported under special conditions until 30 June
2001.

for which import

The quantities
rights have been
requested exceed the quantities available. A uniform
percentage reduction in the quantities applied for should
therefore be set in accordance with Article 9(8) and
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1081/1999,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

(1)

(2)

Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1081/1999 provides
for a further allocation of quantities not covered by
import licence applications at 15 March 2001.

Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 581/2001
of 23 March 2001 providing for a further allocation of
import rights under Regulation (EC) No 1081/1999 for
bulls, cows and heifers other than for slaughter of
certain Alpine and mountain breeds (2) lays down the
quantities of bulls, cows and heifers other than for
slaughter of certain Alpine and mountain breeds that

Each application for the right to import, lodged in accordance
with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1081/1999, shall be
granted as follows:

— 2,9057 % of
09.0001,
— 8,6578 % of
09.0003.

the quantity requested for serial number

the quantity requested for serial number

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 April 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 April 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 131, 27.5.1999, p. 15.
(2) OJ L 85, 24.3.2001, p. 12.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1153/01 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission. Application of the common fisheries policy.
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU waters, authorised catch, common fisheries policy, fishing regulations

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EN

4.12.2001

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(1 June 2001)

On the basis of the information available to the Commission all Member States except Denmark,

1.
Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom deliver identity cards to their nationals.

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E- 3070/98

2.
by Mrs Banotti (1) and E-1303/96 by Mrs Maij-Weggen (2).

In the performance of its duties under the Treaties, the Commission does not acquire information of

3.
the kind requested. It is therefore unable to answer the question.

(1) OJ C 289, 11.10.1999.
(2) OJ C 373, 9.12.1997.

(2001/C 340 E/209)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1153/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission

Subject: Application of the common fisheries policy

(10 April 2001)

What are the principal differences, if any, between the regimes applied under the common fisheries policy
in the western waters of the EU and other areas (such as the Mediterranean)?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(7 June 2001)

The principal difference between the regimes applied in the Common Fisheries Policy in Community
waters of the Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic and those applied in the Mediterranean is that in the latter
area, the system of Total Allowable Catches (TAC) and associated quotas does not apply, except with
respect to bluefin tuna.

The reason for non-application of TACs is that most fisheries in the Mediterranean, in particular fisheries
for bottom-living species, catch a mixture of many species of fish in which no one species or group of
species is predominant. Under such conditions, the TAC system is very difficult to implement in an
effective manner.

(2001/C 340 E/210)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1161/01

by Chris Davies (ELDR) to the Commission

(19 April 2001)

Subject: Implementation of the Bathing Water Directive

What is the Commission(cid:146)s policy regarding the enforcement of the provisions of the Bathing Water
Directive in instances where the Member States have taken all the necessary measures but still do not
comply with the legal requirements?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 717/2001 of 10 April 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 790/2000 laying down the marketing standard for tomatoes
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: fruit vegetable, marketing standard, product quality

11.4.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 100/11

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 717/2001

of 10 April 2001

amending Regulation (EC) No 790/2000 laying down the marketing standard for tomatoes

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(3)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28
October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in
fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2826/2000 (2), and in particular Article 2(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

The Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 790/
2000 of 14 April 2000 laying down the marketing
standard
tomatoes (3)
provisions
down
concerning the classification of tomatoes.

lays

for

In order to ensure transparency on the world market,
those provisions should be amended. The standard for
tomatoes
the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe has recently been
amended in order to lay down that cherry tomatoes may
not have healed cracks, even in Class II.

recommended

by

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The third indent of point (iii) (Class II) of Part B (Classification)
of
the Annex to
Regulation (EC) No 790/2000 is replaced by the following text:

(Provisions concerning quality) of

title II

‘— healed cracks not more than 3 cm in length for round,

ribbed or oblong tomatoes.’

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the European
Communities.

It shall apply from the first day of the second month following
its entry into force.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 April 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2.
(3) OJ L 95, 15.4.2000, p. 24.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1150/01 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission. Prices of farm products.
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: beef, butter, common wheat, pigmeat, poultrymeat, price of agricultural produce, single market, world market price

4.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 340 E/181

(2001/C 340 E/207)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1150/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission

(10 April 2001)

Subject: Prices of farm products

Further to the Commission(cid:146)s answer to Question E-0338/01 (1), will the Commission now estimate the
percentage difference between the prices of the five most significant farm products within the Community
at the end of each year for the last five years, based on the specific and updated information both on
internal markets and on world markets mentioned in the answer?

The end is defined as the last trading day of the year,
ideally at the end of the trading day. If the
Commission feels that this information may be unrepresentative, the Commission is invited to supplement
this information with end month figures for each month of the year for the last five years.

(1) OJ C 235 E, 21.8.2001, p. 180.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(7 June 2001)

The percentage difference between the domestic prices and the world prices of the five most significant
farm products within the Community at the end of each year for the last five years is given in the table
below. It is based on the specific and updated information on prices both on internal markets and on
world markets, used in the framework of the management of the common market organisations. This
comparison is only illustrative of the situation existing at a given date as it depends on many factors, such
as the particular market, the product specification, the €/USD exchange rate, etc.

Difference between the domestic and world prices for some farm commodities at the end of each year:

Common

Beef

Pig meat

Poultry

Butter

1996

19,1

57,6

27,3

43,2

1997

19,0

54,6

47,1

66,9

208,9

121,8

1998

30,7

71,8

125,5

40,6

130,7

1999

44,6

27,1

17,3

12,9

(%)

2000

14,4

(cid:141) 12,1

36,5

33,4

165,4

131,6

Source: EU Commission (cid:129) Calculation: (domestic (cid:141) world) / world.

(2001/C 340 E/208)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1152/01

by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the Commission

(10 April 2001)

Subject: Use of identity cards

Will the Commission state which Member States:

1.

2.

Issue identity cards (other than passports for international use)?

Legally require citizens to carry such identity cards?

3. Report on the number of inspections of such identity cards?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 712/2001 of 10 April 2001 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

11.4.2001

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 712/2001

of 10 April 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 11 April 2001.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 April 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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to the Commission Regulation of 10 April 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

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
999
052
628
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
220
600
624
999
039
388
400
404
508
512
528
720
804
999
388
512
528
999

129,5
93,2
121,4
114,7
91,6
144,3
118,0
99,3
58,3
78,8
75,6
44,9
46,0
57,2
58,2
51,9
55,6
94,9
92,8
91,4
90,5
88,7
84,2
86,6
109,3
102,4
93,4
80,2
73,9
78,0
77,4

(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’.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 713/2001 of 10 April 2001 on the purchase of beef under Regulation (EC) No 690/2001
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Austria, Netherlands, award of contract, beef, intervention buying

11.4.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 100/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 713/2001

of 10 April 2001

on the purchase of beef under Regulation (EC) No 690/2001

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef
and veal (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 690/2001 of
3 April 2001 on special market support measures in the beef
sector (2), and in particular Article 2(2),

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 690/2001 provides in
its Article 2(2)
in particular for the opening or the
suspension of tendering for purchase of beef depending
on the average market prices for the reference class
during the two most recent weeks with price quotations
preceding the tender.

The second subparagraph of Article 12 of the above-
mentioned Regulation provides for a voluntary applica-
tion of the tendering rules until 30 June 2001 in certain

(3)

(4)

Member States while the application is obligatory in
others.

The application of Articles 2 and 12 referred to above
results in the opening of purchase by tender in a
number of Member States.

Since this Regulation should be applied immediately it is
necessary to provide for its entry into force on the day
of its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In application of Regulation (EC) No 690/2001 tendering for
purchase of beef shall be open in the Member States set out in
the Annex.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 April 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 April 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 95, 5.4.2001, p. 8.

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ANEXO — BILAG — ANHANG — ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ — ANNEX — ANNEXE — ALLEGATO — BĲLAGE — ANEXO —
LIITE — BILAGA

Estado miembro

Medlemsstat

Mitgliedstaat

Κράτος µέλος

Member State

État membre

Stati membri

Lidstaat

Estado-Membro

Jäsenvaltiot

Medlemsstat

Nederland

Österreich
Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.2283 — Schneider/Legrand) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European Commission, economic concentration, exchange of information, merger control, preliminary ruling procedure

10.4.2001

EN

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C 109/7

Initiation of proceedings

(Case COMP/M.2283 (cid:151) Schneider/Legrand)

(2001/C 109/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 30 March 2001, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the abovementioned case after
finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common
market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second-phase investigation with regard to the notified
concentration. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concen-
tration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not
later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent by fax (No (32-2)
296 43 01/296 72 44) or by post, under reference COMP/M.2283 (cid:151) Schneider/Legrand, to:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Directorate B (cid:151) Merger Task Force,
Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70,
B-1000 Brussels.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 719/2001 of 10 April 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 590/2001 derogating from and amending Regulation (EC) No 562/2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 as regards the buying-in of beef
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, award of contract, beef, carcase, intervention buying

11.4.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 100/13

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 719/2001

of 10 April 2001

amending Regulation (EC) No 590/2001 derogating from and amending Regulation (EC) No 562/
2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 as
regards the buying-in of beef

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef
and veal (1), and in particular Article 47(8) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 590/2001 (2)
intro-
duces a number of amendments and derogations to
Commission Regulation (EC) No 562/2000 (3) in order
to deal with the exceptional market situation resulting
from the recent events linked to bovine spongiform
encephalopathy (BSE).

In view of that situation and to improve the effectiveness
of the intervention measures laid down in Regulation
(EC) No 590/2001 a derogation should be granted from
Article 4(2)(g) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2000 relating
to the two April tendering procedures by allowing the
purchase of heavier animals while restricting their
the maximum authorised
buying-in price to that of
weight.

(4)

(5)

In view of the development of events this Regulation
must enter into force immediately.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 590/2001 is replaced by the
following:

‘3.
Notwithstanding Article 4(2)(g) of Regulation (EC) No
562/2000, for the second quarter of 2001 the maximum
weight of the carcasses referred to therein shall be:

— 430 kg for

the

first

two tendering procedures;
however, carcasses weighing more than 430 kg may be
bought into intervention but in that case the buying- in
price paid shall not exceed the price for that maximum
weight,

— 410 kg for the third and fourth tendering procedures,
— 390 kg for the last two tendering procedures.’

Article 2

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 590/2001 should therefore be
amended.

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, 10 April 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 86, 27.3.2001, p. 30.
(3) OJ L 68, 16.3.2000, p. 22.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-1230/01 by Amalia Sartori (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Free movement of persons and fire safety on public transport.
Date: 2001-04-10
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: public transport, rail transport, safety standard, technical regulations, transport safety

C 318 E/228

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

13.11.2001

(2001/C 318 E/248)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1230/01

by Amalia Sartori (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(10 April 2001)

Subject: Free movement of persons and fire safety on public transport

On 6 November 2000, a woman died in a fire on the (cid:145)Foscari(cid:146) Intercity 602 travelling from Milan to
Venice.

An inquiry has shown that fire safety rules are not observed on this train, as is also the case on many
other Italian trains (at least 70). The Corriere della Sera reports in its issue of 16 March 2001 that flame
retardants were not used in the seat upholstery.

What level of protection does European legislation on fire safety on public transport guarantee? What
steps does the Commission intend to take with a view to ensuring that uniform minimum safety standards
for European citizens are put in place and monitored? Can the Commission supply relevant information
and explanations?

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(17 May 2001)

Safety and health are essential requirements to be respected under Directives 96/48/EC of the Council of
23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (1) and 2001/16/EC of
the Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European
conventional rail system (2).

Within the framework of these Directives, Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) are being
drawn up in order to clarify the corresponding general essential requirements. Respect
for TSIs is
obligatory once they are published.

Amongst the TSIs for HSTs, which the Commission aims to publish soon, the Commission draws the
Honourable Member(cid:146)s attention to rolling stock which has technical requirements that must be respected
as a preventive measure against fire and toxic fumes. It is a very specialised subject for which knowledge
and technology are constantly evolving.

In the meantime, there are provisions in the abovementioned Directives and certain rules in use in the
Member States which apply.

As regards public transport vehicles, Directive 95/28/EC of
the Council of
24 October 1995 relating to the burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of
certain categories of motor vehicle (3) establishes minimum fire resistance and melting behaviour
requirements of materials used in the passenger compartment of buses carrying more than 22 passengers.
However, Directive 95/28/EC is an (cid:145)optional(cid:146) Directive: its requirements are not obligatory, but every bus
that meets these requirements is entitled to bear an (cid:145)EEC type-approval(cid:146) mark and can travel freely
throughout the Community.

the Parliament and of

(1) OJ L 235, 17.9.1996.
(2) OJ L 110, 20.4.2001.
(3) OJ L 281, 23.11.1995.