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Commission Regulation (EC) No 899/2001 of 7 May 2001 on the issue of import licences for garlic originating in China
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: China, bulb vegetable, import licence, originating product

L 126/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

8.5.2001

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 899/2001

of 7 May 2001

on the issue of import licences for garlic originating in China

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 Commission Regu-
lation (EC) No 718/2001 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1104/2000
of 25 May 2000 concerning a protective measure applicable to
imports of garlic from China (3), and in particular Article 1(3)
thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1859/
93 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2872/
2000 (5),
circulation in the
Community of garlic imported from non-member coun-
tries is subject to presentation of an import licence.

release

free

the

for

Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1104/2000, restricts
the issue of import licences for garlic originating in
China to a maximum monthly quantity in the case of
applications lodged from 29 May 2000 to 31 May
2001.

Given the criteria laid down in Article 1(2) of
that
Regulation and the import licences already issued, the
quantity applied for on 3 May 2001 is in excess of the
maximum quantity given in the Annex to that Regula-
tion for the month of May 2001. It is therefore neces-
sary to determine to what extent import licences may be
issued in response to these applications. The issue of
licences in response to applications lodged after 3 May
2001 and before 1 June 2001 should be refused,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licences applied for on 3 May 2001 pursuant to Article
1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1859/93 for garlic falling within CN
code 0703 20 00 originating in China shall be issued for
0,40323 % of the quantity applied for, having regard to the
information available to the Commission on 4 May 2001.

the abovementioned products applications for

For
import
licences lodged after 3 May 2001 and before 1 June 2001 shall
be refused.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 May 2001.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2001.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 100, 11.4.2001, p. 12.
(3) OJ L 125, 26.5.2000, p. 21.
(4) OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 10.
(5) OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 49.
2001/399/EC: Commission Decision of 7 May 2001 recognising the fully operational character of the French database for bovine animals (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 1183)
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, cattle, database

24.5.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 140/69

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 May 2001

recognising the fully operational character of the French database for bovine animals

(notified under document number C(2001) 1183)

(Only the French text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/399/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the Euro-
pean Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 estab-
lishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine
animals and regarding labelling of beef and beef products and
repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 (1), and in partic-
ular Article 6(3) thereof,

Having regard to the request submitted by France,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

On 3 December 1999 the French authorities submitted
to the Commission a request asking for recognition of
the fully operational character of their database that
forms part of the French system for the identification
and registration of bovine animals.

The French request was accompanied by appropriate
information that was updated on 24 January 2001.

The French authorities have undertaken to improve the
reliability of this database ensuring in particular that (i)
the delays for notification of movements, births and
deaths shall be shortened to seven days at maximum,
and the procedure for the control of these delays is
introduced, (ii) all kinds of movements shall be recorded
in the database, (iii) the existing measures for prompt
correction of any errors or deficiencies which could be
following the appropriate
detected automatically or

on-the-spot
inspections, are reinforced. The French
those
authorities have undertaken to implement
improvement measures at the latest by 1 September
2001. The French authorities have undertaken to inform
the Commission in the event of any problems occurring
the abovemen-
during the implementation period of
tioned measures.

(4)

In view of the situation in France, it is appropriate to
recognise the fully operational character of the database
for bovine animals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The French database for bovine animals is recognised as fully
operational from 2 September 2001.

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2001.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1.
2001/368/EC,: Council Decision of 7 May 2001 on the adjustment of the allowances paid to members and alternates of the Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, allowances and expenses

12.5.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 130/39

COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 May 2001

on the adjustment of the allowances paid to members and alternates of the Economic and Social
Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

‘Article 2

(2001/368/EC, Euratom)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular the fourth subparagraph of
Article 258 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic
Energy Community, and in particular the fourth subparagraph
of Article 166 thereof,

Having regard to the request from the Economic and Social
Committee of 15 March 2001,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

The amounts of the daily allowances paid to members
and alternates of the Economic and Social Committee,
laid down by Council Decision 81/121/EEC (1), should
be adapted.

Provision should be made for the amounts of the daily
allowances to be revised after a year, having regard to
the principle sought by the Council that reimbursements
should be based on the actual costs incurred rather than
on a flat-rate arrangement.

(3)

The Economic and Social Committee should be allowed
to set the amount of experts' allowances,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Article 2 of Decision 81/121/EEC shall be replaced by the
following:

1.

The daily allowance per travel day shall be:

— EUR 120 for members and alternates.

2.

The daily allowance per meeting day shall be:

— EUR 181 for members and alternates.

3. Where the beneficiary furnishes satisfactory proof that he
has incurred expenditure on an overnight stay at the place of
work, he shall be paid a supplementary daily allowance of
EUR 25.’

Article 2

The Council may revise the amounts laid down in Article 1 of
this Decision, on the basis of a report submitted by the
Economic and Social Committee as from 1 May 2002.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on 1 May 2001.

It shall expire on 31 December 2002.

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 67, 12.3.1981, p. 29. Decision as last amended by Council

Decision 93/358/EC, Euratom (OJ L 205, 31.8.1995, p. 38).
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1357/01 by Rolf Linkohr (PSE) to the Commission. Evangelical radio station in Athens.
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, Greece, local media, pluralism in the media, protection of minorities, religious group

18.9.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 261 E/235

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(7 May 2001)

The Commission participates in the meetings of the group of eight most industrialized countries G8, from
the Heads of States Summits to the technical levels meetings. Concerning the specific issue mentioned by
the Honourable Member, the Commission is represented in the permanent Non Proliferation Expert group
(NPEG) of the G8 and in the temporary Plutonium Disposition Planning Group (PDPG) created following
the G8 Summit in Okinawa.

The Commission is also involved in implementing a Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) Union
Joint Action on non-proliferation and disarmament decided by the Council at the end of 1999. This
programme is implemented under close supervision of the Council and involves both issues relating to
plutonium disposition and the dismantling of chemical weapons.

No decision as been taken to date to use Community funds to support
programmes.

the Russian plutonium

(2001/C 261 E/269)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1357/01

by Rolf Linkohr (PSE) to the Commission

(7 May 2001)

Subject: Evangelical radio station in Athens

Is the Commission aware that an evangelical minority in Greece has repeatedly been prohibited from

1.
operating a radio station in Athens?

Does the Commission consider that this is compatible with the rights enshrined in the Charter of

2.
Fundamental Rights?

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(18 June 2001)

It is not for the Commission to comment on the question raised.

(2001/C 261 E/270)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1546/01

by Peter Sichrovsky (NI) to the Commission

(14 May 2001)

Subject:

(cid:145)About(cid:146) law in France

In the opinion of the Commission, does the (cid:145)About(cid:146) bill (cid:129) aimed at reinforcing the legal provisions to
combat associations or groupings representing a threat to public order or a major danger to the human
person as a result of their criminal activities (cid:129), which was adopted in the French Senate on Thursday,
3 May comply with Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Convention on Human Rights of 4 November 1950?

Does this law not violate freedom of religion?

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(15 June 2001)

It is not for the Commission to comment on the question raised.
2001/397/EC: Commission Decision of 7 May 2001 modifying Decision 98/483/EC establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to dishwashers (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 1187)
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European symbol, consumer information, eco-label, environmental protection, household electrical appliance, quality label

23.5.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 139/21

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 May 2001

modifying Decision 98/483/EC establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community
eco-label to dishwashers

(notified under document number C(2001) 1187)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2001/397/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the Euro-
pean Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a
revised Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in par-
ticular Articles 3, 4 and 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides
that
the eco-label may be awarded to a product
possessing characteristics which enable it to contribute
significantly to improvements in relation to key environ-
mental aspects.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides
that
specific eco-label criteria shall be established
according to product groups.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides
that the review of the eco-label criteria as well as of the
assessment and verification requirements related to the
criteria shall take place in due time before the end of the
period of validity of
the criteria specified for each
product group and shall result in a proposal for prolon-
gation, withdrawal or revision.

By Decision 98/483/EC (2), the Commission established
ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-
to dishwashers, which, according to Article 3
label
thereof, expire 31 July 2001.

One award for the use of the Community eco-label has
been made for this product group.

(6)

(7)

(8)

It is appropriate to prolong the period of validity of the
the product group and the ecological
definition of
criteria without change, for a period of 18 months.

The measures set out in this Decision have been devel-
oped and adopted under the procedures for the setting
of eco-label criteria as laid down in Article 6 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 1980/2000.

The measures set out in this Decision are in accordance
with the opinion of the committee set up under Article
17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3 of Decision 98/483/EC shall be replaced by the
following text:

‘The product group definition and the criteria for the
product group shall be valid from 1 August 1998 until 31
January 2003.’

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2001.

For the Commission

Margot WALLSTRÖM

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 216, 4.8.1998, p. 12.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1354/01 by Richard Corbett (PSE) to the Commission. Human rights in Malaysia.
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Malaysia, arrest, human rights, the EU's international role

20.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 364 E/91

(2001/C 364 E/098)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1354/01

by Richard Corbett (PSE) to the Commission

(7 May 2001)

Subject: Human rights in Malaysia

Is the Commission aware of the arrest on 10 April of Mr Tian Chang Chua, Mr Hishamudin Rais, Mr Sarri
Sungip and Mr Abdul Malekhusin by the Malaysian police, for the most part under the Internal Security
Act?

Is the Commission aware that these (and possibly other) arrests have taken place just ahead of the
presentation of a memorandum by human rights groups to the National Human Rights Commission set up
two years ago by the Malaysian Government?

What is the Commission(cid:146)s assessment of these events, and what measures does the Commission intend to
take?

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(25 June 2001)

The Commission is aware of the detention by the Malaysian police on 10 April and in the days that
followed, of ten pro-reform activists under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

As stated by The Honourable Member, the detentions took place just days ahead of a rally called by human
rights groups to present a memorandum to the National Human Rights Commission on the state of
human rights in Malaysia.

This rally coincided with the second anniversary (14 April) of the conviction of Mr Anwar Ibrahim, former
Deputy Prime Minister and prisoner of conscience on Amnesty International(cid:146)s records.

The Commission is deeply concerned by these arrests, which it considers contrary to established
democratic practice and which further deeper its previous concerns regarding the general human rights
situation in Malaysia. In this respect it welcomes the fact that the Malaysian National Human Rights
Commission has questioned the basis of the arrests.

The Commission has proposed that this subject be addressed with Member States in the Council.

(2001/C 364 E/099)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1358/01

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(7 May 2001)

Subject: Xerox restructuring and consultation

Is the Commission aware of the failure by Xerox in Venrey in Holland, Dundalk in Ireland and Mitcheldean
in the UK to consult with the workers regarding their current restructuring plans? In the light of the fact
that Marks and Spencers in France have been forced by the French courts to suspend the closure of their
stores until the restructuring proposals have been done in consultation with their workers, does the
Commission not feel that Xerox should be legally bound to suspend their restructuring plans until they
have legally consulted their workers?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1364/01 by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission. Use of land for grazing horses.
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: common agricultural policy, equidae, grassland, land use, livestock farming

C 350 E/136

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.2001

The Commission shares the Honourable Member(cid:146)s view that it is particularly important to develop
intermodality and improve the management of traffic across the Alps. This is why it intends to carry on
giving sustained financial support to several rail and traffic management projects, notably projects 1 and 6
concerning the Mont-Cenis and Brenner tunnel crossings.

(1) OJ L 228, 9.9.1996.
(2) OJ L 228, 23.9.1995.

(2001/C 350 E/146)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1364/01

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 May 2001)

Subject: Use of land for grazing horses

Can the Commission confirm whether there is any EU regulation concerning the use of farm land for
grazing horses? Is there any restriction on where horses used for recreation and those used for agricultural
purposes can be grazed?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(4 July 2001)

There are no Community restrictions as such limiting the use of farm land for grazing horses, apart from
those connected with the conditions for granting area payments, and in particular that of not using set-
aside land.

The Commission has in the past received requests to allow racehorses to graze on land for which farmers
were receiving set-aside aid under Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing
a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1). These requests have been refused.

Such use of land withdrawn from production runs counter to the objective of making this scheme effective
in terms of maintaining balance in and outlets for Community cereal production.

Moreover, it would be difficult to justify the use of Community funds for such a measure.

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999.

(2001/C 350 E/147)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1365/01

by Cristiana Muscardini (UEN) to the Commission

(7 May 2001)

Subject: Cooperation agreement between the European Community and Pakistan

Reliable sources have long maintained that Pakistan is supporting the violently repressive, obscurantist
Taliban regime in Afghanistan, providing it with a huge amount of economic and military aid. That regime
has for some time been quite rightly criticised by all the EU Member States and the European Parliament
for a policy which shows total disregard for human rights. In a recent visit to the European Parliament in
Strasbourg, Commander Massoud, the courageous leader of the opposition to the regime in Afghanistan,
provided ample proof of Pakistan(cid:146)s involvement in Afghanistan(cid:146)s internal affairs.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1388/01 by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission. The Aachen hamster.
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: protected species, protection of animal life, rodent

C 350 E/142

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.2001

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(26 June 2001)

The Commission has already stated many times that multilateral management of deep-sea fishing is a key
issue for the future of the common fisheries policy.

Because the Community has exclusive jurisdiction on this matter, the growing and complex involvement
of the regional fisheries organisations (RFOs) presupposes equal commitment by the Commission.

The recommendations adopted by the RFOs have been incorporated in order of priority, the greatest
importance being attributed to technical and inspection measures concerning stocks of highly migratory
fish.

As regards human resource allocation to the RFOs, the human resources available meant
the
Commission was represented at the latest meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of
Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) by a team of six officials who, in often difficult circumstances and by dint of great
personal effort, succeeded in bringing the various negotiations to a successful conclusion. The Commission
is also represented at the other RFO meetings and, subject to the number of officials available, plays a full
part in the work of the standing committees, working parties and plenary meetings.

that

From now on a single unit will monitor all the RFOs, with the exception of a few North-East Atlantic
organisations, thereby ensuring that the Commission acts with the requisite consistency and continuity
within these international bodies. In addition, the new structure of the Directorate-General for Fisheries
should make it possible to respond more effectively to new demands and to deal more effectively and
consistently with issues such as those which the Honourable Member mentions.

(2001/C 350 E/153)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1388/01

by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(7 May 2001)

Subject: The Aachen hamster

Does the Commission have any information on the mysterious case of the disappearing Aachen hamster?

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

(28 June 2001)

The Commission has been dealing for five years with the question related to the conservation of the
hamster (Cricetus cricetus) in the area of Aachen. The issues arise from concerns as to the impacts of
the
development on the protection of
Commission by the Petition case 685/96 being considered by the Petition Committee of the Parliament
and by several complaints relating to development proposals.

this species which have been brought

to the attention of

The Honourable Member is referred to the communications (1) which the Commission has made to the
Parliamentary Committee under that Petition number which provides a full account of the issue and state
of play.

(1) Last communication: PE 221.901/REV/III.
2001/369/EC: Council Decision of 7 May 2001 appointing two United Kingdom members of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2001-05-07
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Committee of the Regions, United Kingdom, appointment of staff

L 130/40

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

12.5.2001

COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 May 2001

appointing two United Kingdom members of the Committee of the Regions

(2001/369/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 two seats as members of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the
resignation of Mr John BATTYE and Ms Jane HORE, notified to the Council on 3 April 2001,

Having regard to the proposal from the United Kingdom Government,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Derek BODEN is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr John
BATTYE and Ms Ruth BAGNALL is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of
Ms Jane HORE, for the remainder of their terms of office, which run until 25 January 2002.

Done at Brussels, 7 May 2001.

For the Council

The President

B. RINGHOLM

(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.