do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission Communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 in relation to recreational craft (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European standard, harmonisation of standards, pleasure craft, technical specification

3.4.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 80/17

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2926 — EQT/H & R/Dragoco)

(2003/C 80/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 16 September 2002, 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:

— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

— in electronic form in the ‘CEN’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 302M2926. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
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Commission Communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 94/25/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 in relation to recreational craft (1)

(2003/C 80/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of European harmonised standards under the Directive)

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the standard

Reference document

Reference of the superseded
standard

Date of cessation of
presumption of conformity of
the superseded standard
Note 1

CEN

CEN

Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings —
Part 2: Non-metallic (ISO 9093-2:2002)

EN ISO 9093-2:2002

None

Small craft — Inboard diesel engines — Engine
mounted fuel
(ISO
electrical
16147:2002)

components

and

EN ISO 16147:2002

None

—

—

(1) ESO: European Standardisation Organisations:

— CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Bruxelles; phone (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be),
— CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Bruxelles; phone (32-2) 519 68 71, fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org),
— ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex; phone (33-4) 92 94 42 00, fax (33-4) 93 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org).

Note 1: Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal
(dow), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards
is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

(1) OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 15.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-1353/03 by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission. Fiat works — special EU subsidies.
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Austria, EU aid, commercial vehicle, derogation from EU law, environmental standard, motor vehicle industry, reduction of gas emissions, transit

15.1.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 11 E/177

The first paragraph of Article 26 says the Commission must be informed of such projects ‘in advance’, so
no expenditure relating to this project declared to the Commission can be reimbursed prior to a formal
decision being taken within the meaning of the third paragraph of the same Article.

Also, the Commission has received a number of complaints about the Morrazo project and the possible
mis-application of Community environmental law, leading to an exchange of information with the Spanish
authortiies. And this case featured on the agenda of the ‘package’ meeting on environment-related
complaints and infringement procedures held in Madrid on 3/4 April 2003. An enviromental impact study
has been carried out, with the Spanish authorities finding the project would not affect any site proposed
for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network. This matter is currently under examination by the Commission
in the light of all of the above.

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds

(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999).

(2004/C 11 E/201)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1353/03

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(3 April 2003)

Subject: Fiat works (cid:1) special EU subsidies

The Fiat works in Turin are to receive their own special EU subsidies towards developing the new
generation of Euro 4-class lorries.

In this connection:

1.

2.

3.

Is it true that the Fiat works in Turin are profiting from additional EU funds for the development of
Euro 4-class lorries?

If so, how does the Commission justify this action?

Is this decision to be seen in connection with the current discussion of the arrangement which is to
succeed the Austrian transit agreement and the planned exceptions for Euro 4-class lorries?

Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission

(16 May 2003)

In response to the first part of the question posed by the Honourable Member, the Commission is not
aware of any Union funds being given to Fiat for the specific purpose of developing heavy-duty vehicles
that satisfy the Euro 4 emission standard. The second and third parts of the question therefore do not
apply.

(2004/C 11 E/202)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1365/03

by Jonas Sjöstedt (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(10 April 2003)

Subject: MEPs’ salaries and public confidence

There has been a long-standing debate within the EU concerning a change in the pay structure for MEPs.
A current proposal is that the present system, whereby MEPs receive the same salary as a member of the
respective national parliament, should be replaced by a system in which all MEPs would receive an average
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1256/03 by Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Establishment of the European Maritime Safety Agency in Galicia.
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Brussels region, Council of the European Union, EU office or agency, European Commission, Galicia, maritime safety, seat of institution

21.11.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 280 E/121

In its Opinion on Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile Colipa No P77 SCCNFP/0585/02, final, adopted during the
20th plenary meeting of 4 June 2002 the SCCNFP stated that until appropriate and adequate information
is available to suggest a level of the preservative in leave-on products that poses an acceptable risk to the
consumer (compared with the risk to the consumer from other preservatives), its use should be restricted
to rinse-off products at the current maximum permitted level of 0,1 %.

Based on this scientific opinion and following the Comitology procedure the Commission will submit a
proposal to the Standing Committee and will take the necessary measures in order to modify accordingly
the Annex VI of the Cosmetics Directive.

(1) Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to

cosmetic products (cid:1) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976.

(2003/C 280 E/138)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1256/03

by Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(3 April 2003)

Subject: Establishment of the European Maritime Safety Agency in Galicia

Taking account of the corresponding demand which has just been made by the Galician Government, will
the Commission propose that the European Maritime Safety Agency be located in Galicia, bearing in mind
its strategic position for Europe in terms of intercontinental maritime traffic, following the accidents which
have hit Galicia in recent years?

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(12 May 2003)

The Commission has indeed received a fully documented application on behalf of the Galicien government,
proposing to host in Galicia the European Maritime Safety Agency.

While there is no doubt about the value of this initiative, the decision of the Agency location remains a
responsibility of the Council.

Pending a Council decision on the final location of a number of new Community Agencies (including the
Maritime Safety Agency), the Commission has decided to host provisionally this Agency in its own
premises in Brussels.

(2003/C 280 E/139)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1259/03

by Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(3 April 2003)

Subject: European Union action on the problem of recovering fuel oil from the Prestige

What actual technical and financial measures have ensued from the Commission’s position that recovering
fuel oil from the Prestige represents a problem for the whole of the EU?

Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission

(8 May 2003)

The Commission would refer to the Honourable Member to its reply it gave to Oral Question H-069/03
by Mr Camillo Nogueira Roman during question time at Parliament’s March 2003 session (1) and to his
Written Question E- 3595/02 (2).
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1271/03 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Detention of Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva in Cuba.
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Cuba, EU relations, political prisoner, prison system, right to justice

3.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 84 E/467

(2004/C 84 E/0541)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1271/03

by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: Detention of Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva in Cuba

(3 April 2003)

Is the Commission aware of the situation of the human rights activist, Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva, who
has been detained in prison in Cuba since 5 March 2002 under inhumane conditions and has still not
been brought before a court? (See questions E-1458/02, E-1467/02 (1), E-3646/02 (2)).

What action has been taken by the EU recently in Mr Gonzalez Leiva’s case and what response has this
elicited from the Cuban authorities?

Is the Commission prepared to make stronger representations in the dialogue between the EU and Cuba on
human rights issues and will it examine whether the violation of human rights is having a bearing on the
Union’s common position on Cuba?

(1) OJ C 28 E, 6.2.2003, p. 109.
(2) OJ C 70 E, 20.3.2004, p. 16.

Answer given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(29 April 2003)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-3646/02 (1).

(1) OJ C 70 E, 20.3.2004, p. 16.

(2004/C 84 E/0542)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1306/03

by Bernd Lange (PSE) to the Commission

(7 April 2003)

Subject: Further development of European legislation on car emissions

Now that Directive 98/69/EC (1) has come into force and new cars are equipped accordingly, the question
arises as to the further development of EU legislation on car emissions. Community air quality policy calls
in particular for a further reduction in NOX and particles. It seems that the technology already exists for
significantly reducing particle values in diesel engines. And the question of ultrafine particles in modern
diesel-injection petrol engines seems to be developing into a new problem area.

1. What preliminary work has been down on a further stage in car emission legislation?

Does the Commission plan a Euro V stage for 2008 with further reductions of NOX and particles,

2.
with particular attention being given to ultrafine particles?

3. When will the Commission be presenting a proposal for a Euro V stage?

(1) OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 1.
Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/M.2861 — Siemens/Drägerwerk/JV (drawn up in accordance with Article 15 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC on the terms of reference of hearing officers in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: competition law, economic concentration, medical device, merger control, report

8.11.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 269/31

Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/M.2861 — Siemens/Drägerwerk/JV

(drawn up in accordance with Article 15 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC on
(OJ
the

in certain competition proceedings

reference of hearing officers

terms of

L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21))

(2003/C 269/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 December 2002, the Commission received notification pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation
No 4064/89 of a merger through which Siemens AG was to acquire from Drägerwerk AG joint control of
Dräger Medical AG & Co. KgaA, currently controlled by Drägerwerk AG alone. Initial investigation showed
that the case involved competition problems. Formal proceedings were accordingly initiated under Article
6(1)(c) of the Regulation.

Siemens AG and Drägerwerk AG have offered specific commitments that overcome the problems posed.
No statement of objections has therefore been sent to the parties. The parties have not requested access to
the file. Neither have the parties nor any third parties raised objections on the conduct of the proceedings.

The case does not call for any particular comments as regards the right to be heard.

Brussels, 3 April 2003.

Serge DURANDE
Commission Regulation (EC) No 612/2003 of 3 April 2003 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 901/2002
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, barley, export, export refund, third country

L 87/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

4.4.2003

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 612/2003

of 3 April 2003

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued
in Regulation (EC) No 901/2002

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/
2000 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of
29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the appli-
cation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the
granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be
taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1163/2002 (4), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1324/2002 (5), and in parti-
cular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of
barley to all third countries except the United States of
America, Canada, Estonia and Latvia was opened
pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No 901/
2002 (6), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1230/
2002 (7).

(2)

(3)

(4)

Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, allows the
Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure
laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
and on the basis of the tenders notified, to make no
award.

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of
Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 a maximum refund should
not be fixed.

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

No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 28 March
to 3 April 2003 in response to the invitation to tender for the
refund for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No
901/2002.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 April 2003.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 3 April 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 46.
(5) OJ L 194, 23.7.2002, p. 26.
(6) OJ L 127, 9.5.2002, p. 11.
(7) OJ L 180, 10.7.2002, p. 3.
Conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding with Slovenia on its participation in the Community Programmes MEDIA Plus and MEDIA-Training
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU programme, Slovenia, audiovisual communications policy, audiovisual programme, in-service training, protocol to an agreement, vocational training

C 80/14

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

3.4.2003

Comments should reach the Commission not later than
7.
thirty days following the date of publication of this notice.
They may be sent, under reference number COMP/D-1/38.606
— Groupement
((32-2)
by
des Cartes Bancaires,
296 98 07), or by post to the following address:

fax

European Commission
Directorate-General for Competition
Directorate D
Unit D-1 (Financial services)
B-1049 Brussels.

Conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding with Slovenia on its participation in the
Community Programmes MEDIA Plus and MEDIA-Training

(2003/C 80/05)

On 25 March 2003 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of
the European Community, and the Government of Slovenia on Slovenia's participation in the Community
Programmes MEDIA Plus and MEDIA-Training has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/enlarg_en.html
2003/236/EC: Commission Decision of 3 April 2003 amending Decision 92/486/EEC establishing the form of cooperation between the Animo host centre and the Member States (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 1104)
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU Member State, cooperation policy, information network, live animal, on line data service, veterinary inspection

L 87/12

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

4.4.2003

COMMISSION DECISION

of 3 April 2003

amending Decision 92/486/EEC establishing the form of cooperation between the Animo host
centre and the Member States

(notified under document number C(2003) 1104)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/236/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June
1990 concerning the veterinary and zootechnical checks
applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and
products with a view to the completion of
the internal
market (1), as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council (2), and in particular
Article 20(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Pending the setting up of a new computer system archi-
tecture, in particular the part to be used for the Animo
network, as defined in Commission Decision 2003/24/
EC of 30 December 2002 concerning the development
of an integrated computerised veterinary system (3), the
continuity of that network should be ensured.

Decision 92/486/EEC of 25 September 1992 estab-
lishing the form of cooperation between the Animo host
centre and the Member States (4), as last amended by
Decision 2002/615/EC (5), should be amended accord-
ingly.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accor-
dance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on
the Food Chain and Animal Health,

Article 1

The first subparagraph of Article 2a(7) of Decision 92/486/EEC
is replaced by the following:

‘For the period from 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004, the
coordination authorities provided for in Article 1 shall
ensure that the contracts referred to in that Article are
extended for one year.’

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 April 2003.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 3 April 2003.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.
(2) OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14.
(3) OJ L 8, 14.1.2003, p. 44.
(4) OJ L 291, 7.10.1992, p. 20.
(5) OJ L 196, 25.7.2002, p. 60.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 613/2003 of 3 April 2003 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002
Date: 2003-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Finland, Sweden, award of contract, export refund, market intervention, oats

4.4.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 87/7

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 613/2003

of 3 April 2003

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in
Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/
2000 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of
29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the appli-
cation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the
granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be
taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1163/2002 (4), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1324/2002 (5), and in parti-
cular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002
of 5 September 2002 on a special
intervention measure for
cereals in Finland and Sweden (6), as amended by Regulation
(EC) No 2329/2002 (7), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of
oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from
third countries, with the
Finland and Sweden to all
of Bulgaria,
exception
Latvia,
Lithuania,
the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia
was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002.

Estonia, Hungary,

(2)

(3)

(4)

According to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1582/
2002 the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders
notified, in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to
make no award.

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of
Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should
not be fixed.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 28 March
to 3 April 2003 in response to the invitation to tender for the
refund for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No
1582/2002.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 April 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 3 April 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 46.
(5) OJ L 194, 23.7.2002, p. 26.
(6) OJ L 239, 6.9.2002, p. 3.
(7) OJ L 349, 24.12.2002, p. 17.