do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 in relation to "Active Implantable Medical Devices" (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: approximation of laws, harmonisation of standards, medical device, standardisation

C 42/14

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

18.2.2004

(f) small marine gas turbines;

as a result of which effective competition would be significantly impeded in the EEA or any substantial
part of that area.

A minority abstains.

6. A majority of the Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the commitments submitted

by the parties are insufficient to remove competition concerns.

A minority abstains.

7. A majority of the Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the operation should be

declared incompatible with the Common Market and the functioning of the EEA-Agreement.

A minority abstains. A minority regrets that the parties did not offer a structural remedy that would
resolve the competition concerns.

8. The Advisory Committee recommends the publication of its opinion in the Official

Journal of

the

European Union.

9. The Advisory Committee asks the Commission to take into account the remarks and comments made

by the Advisory Committee.

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Council Directive
90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 in relation to ‘Active Implantable Medical Devices’ (1)

(2004/C 42/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

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

ESO (1)

Reference

Title of the harmonised standards

CEN

EN ISO 14971:2000/AC:2002 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices

(ISO 14971:2000)

(1) ESO (European standardisation organisations):

— CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be)
— Cenelec: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (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, tel. (33-4) 92 94 42 00, fax (33-4) 93 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org).

NOTE:

— Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European
standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed
to the European Parliament and Council Directive 98/34/EC (2) amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3).

— Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the

standards are available in all the Community languages.

— The Commission ensures the updating of this list.

(1) OJ L 189, 20.7.1990, p. 17.
(2) OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0440/04 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission. Particulate emission limits.
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European standard, air quality, combustion gases, commercial vehicle, environmental standard, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, road traffic, used goods

C 84 E/400

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EN

3.4.2004

(2004/C 84 E/0465)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0439/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: Nitrogen oxide emission limits

In the answer to my Written Questions E-3639/03 (1) and E-3502/03 (1) on pollution in the Wipp and
Eisack valleys and air quality standards in areas of heavy traffic, I was referred to Directive 1999/96/EC (2),
under which stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in two phases. In the
first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will be reduced by 30 % of current levels from 2006
onwards.

In the light of the danger to the health of residents in areas of heavy traffic, would it not be useful to bring
this phase forward, perhaps to 2005, and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions even further, by around 40 or
50 %?

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ C 78 E, 27.3.2004.
(2) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0466)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0440/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: Particulate emission limits

In the answer to my Written Questions E-3639/03 (1) and E-3502/03 (1) on pollution in the Wipp and
Eisack valleys and air quality standards in areas of heavy traffic, I was referred to Directive 1999/96/EC (2),
under which stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in two phases. In the
first phase, EURO 4, particulate emissions will be reduced by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

In the light of the danger to the health of residents in areas of heavy traffic, would it not be useful to bring
this phase forward, perhaps to 2005, and eliminate particulate emissions entirely?

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ C 78 E, 27.3.2004.
(2) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0467)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0441/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: Particulate filters

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 285/2004 of 18 February 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1306/2003 as regards the time limit for the removal of alcohol
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Spain, alcohol, auction sale, ethanol

19.2.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 49/31

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 285/2004

of 18 February 2004

amending Regulation (EC) No 1306/2003 as regards the time limit for the removal of alcohol

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17
in
May 1999 on the common organisation of the market
wine (1), and in particular Article 33(1)(f) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1306/2003 of 23 July
2003 opening public sales of wine alcohol for use as
bioethanol in the European Community (2) has opened a
public sale of wine alcohol for use as bioethanol in the
Community. As a result, lots 22/2003 EC, 23/2003 EC,
24/2003 EC and 25/2003 EC, respectively comprising
260 000 hectolitres, 350 000 hectolitres, 50 000 hecto-
litres and 29 000 hectolitres of alcohol at 100 % vol.,
were respectively put up for sale to the following
approved
SA,
Ecocarburantes
Bioethanol Galicia SA, Sekab and Altia Corporation. On
5 September 2003 the Commission notified the compe-
tent authorities and firms concerned of the decisions
regarding the award of these lots.

españoles

firms:

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Because of the technical difficulties involved in moving
alcohol and the very large volumes in lots 22/2003 EC
and 23/2003 EC, awarded to the two Spanish firms, the
time limit for removing the alcohol is not long enough
for those firms.

In order to allow the firms concerned to remove the
alcohol within a reasonable time frame and to avoid
the time
discriminating between these various firms,
limit for removing the alcohol should be extended by
two months.

Regulation (EC) No 1306/2003 should therefore be
amended.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1306/2003 is hereby replaced
by the following:

‘Article 6

The alcohol must be removed no more than 10 months
after the date of notification of the Commission's decision
to award the sale.’

(2)

Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1306/2003 stipulates
that the alcohol must be removed no more than eight
months after the date of notification of the Commis-
sion's decision to award the sale.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publica-
tion in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

Done at Brussels, 18 February 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commis-
sion Regulation (EC) No 1795/2003 (OJ L 262, 14.10.2003, p. 13).

(2) OJ L 185, 24.7.2003, p. 12.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0434/04 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. EURO 0.
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European standard, air quality, combustion gases, commercial vehicle, environmental standard, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, road traffic, used goods

C 84 E/398

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EN

3.4.2004

(2004/C 84 E/0460)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0434/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 0

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

When is the Commission thinking,
for example, of applying these standards, which aim to reduce
emissions from new vehicles only, to older vehicles in the EURO 0 category or taking these highly
polluting vehicles off the road?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0461)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0435/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 1

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

When is the Commission thinking,
for example, of applying these standards, which aim to reduce
emissions from new vehicles only, to older vehicles in the EURO 1 category or taking these highly
polluting vehicles off the road?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0462)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0436/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 2

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0439/04 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Nitrogen oxide emission limits.
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European standard, air quality, combustion gases, commercial vehicle, environmental standard, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, road traffic, used goods

C 84 E/400

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

3.4.2004

(2004/C 84 E/0465)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0439/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: Nitrogen oxide emission limits

In the answer to my Written Questions E-3639/03 (1) and E-3502/03 (1) on pollution in the Wipp and
Eisack valleys and air quality standards in areas of heavy traffic, I was referred to Directive 1999/96/EC (2),
under which stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in two phases. In the
first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will be reduced by 30 % of current levels from 2006
onwards.

In the light of the danger to the health of residents in areas of heavy traffic, would it not be useful to bring
this phase forward, perhaps to 2005, and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions even further, by around 40 or
50 %?

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ C 78 E, 27.3.2004.
(2) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0466)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0440/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: Particulate emission limits

In the answer to my Written Questions E-3639/03 (1) and E-3502/03 (1) on pollution in the Wipp and
Eisack valleys and air quality standards in areas of heavy traffic, I was referred to Directive 1999/96/EC (2),
under which stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in two phases. In the
first phase, EURO 4, particulate emissions will be reduced by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

In the light of the danger to the health of residents in areas of heavy traffic, would it not be useful to bring
this phase forward, perhaps to 2005, and eliminate particulate emissions entirely?

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ C 78 E, 27.3.2004.
(2) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0467)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0441/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: Particulate filters

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0438/04 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission. EURO 6.
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European standard, air quality, combustion gases, commercial vehicle, environmental standard, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, road traffic, used goods

3.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 84 E/399

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

for example, of applying these standards, which aim to reduce
When is the Commission thinking,
emissions from new vehicles only, to older vehicles in the EURO 2 category or taking these highly
polluting vehicles off the road?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0463)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0437/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 5

In the answer to my Written Questions E-3639/03 (1) and E-3502/03 (1) on pollution in the Wipp and
Eisack valleys and air quality standards in areas of heavy traffic, I was referred to Directive 1999/96/EC (2),
under which stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in two phases. In the
first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will be reduced by 30 % and particulate emissions by 80 %
of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions.

In the light of the danger to the health of residents in areas of heavy traffic, would it not be useful to bring
this phase forward, perhaps to 2007, and reduce both nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions much
earlier and more drastically?

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ C 78 E, 27.3.2004.
(2) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0464)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0438/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 6

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

It would be desirable to introduce these limits before 2012, as the pollution of residential areas and air
pollution in general could have escalated considerably by then.

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0437/04 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. EURO 5.
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European standard, air quality, combustion gases, commercial vehicle, environmental standard, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, road traffic, used goods

3.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 84 E/399

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

for example, of applying these standards, which aim to reduce
When is the Commission thinking,
emissions from new vehicles only, to older vehicles in the EURO 2 category or taking these highly
polluting vehicles off the road?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0463)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0437/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 5

In the answer to my Written Questions E-3639/03 (1) and E-3502/03 (1) on pollution in the Wipp and
Eisack valleys and air quality standards in areas of heavy traffic, I was referred to Directive 1999/96/EC (2),
under which stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in two phases. In the
first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will be reduced by 30 % and particulate emissions by 80 %
of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions.

In the light of the danger to the health of residents in areas of heavy traffic, would it not be useful to bring
this phase forward, perhaps to 2007, and reduce both nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions much
earlier and more drastically?

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ C 78 E, 27.3.2004.
(2) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0464)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0438/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE)to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 6

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

It would be desirable to introduce these limits before 2012, as the pollution of residential areas and air
pollution in general could have escalated considerably by then.

What is the Commission’s view on this?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0435/04 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission. EURO 1.
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European standard, air quality, combustion gases, commercial vehicle, environmental standard, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, road traffic, used goods

C 84 E/398

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

3.4.2004

(2004/C 84 E/0460)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0434/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 0

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

When is the Commission thinking,
for example, of applying these standards, which aim to reduce
emissions from new vehicles only, to older vehicles in the EURO 0 category or taking these highly
polluting vehicles off the road?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0461)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0435/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 1

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.

The second phase, EURO 5, which will apply to all new heavy goods vehicles from October 2009, requires
a 60 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. The Commission is also looking at a further phase in
reducing emissions, EURO 6, which is being considered for 2012-2013.

When is the Commission thinking,
for example, of applying these standards, which aim to reduce
emissions from new vehicles only, to older vehicles in the EURO 1 category or taking these highly
polluting vehicles off the road?

(1) OJ L 44, 16.2.2000, p. 1.

(2004/C 84 E/0462)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0436/04

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 February 2004)

Subject: EURO 2

Under Directive 1999/96/EC (1) stricter emission limits for new heavy goods vehicles will be introduced in
two phases. In the first phase, EURO 4, nitrogen oxide emissions will have to decrease by 30 % and
particulate emissions by 80 % of current levels from 2006 onwards.
Commission notice on the issuing of licences to railway undertakings
Date: 2004-02-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Austria, rail transport, transport company, transport licence

18.2.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 42/19

Commission notice on the issuing of licences to railway undertakings

(2004/C 42/12)

Under Article 11(8) of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway under-
takings, the Commission is obliged to inform the Member States of the situation regarding licences issued.
The main aspects of the licence issued by the office indicated in point 2 are set out below.

1. Name and address of the railway undertaking

Wiener Lokalbahn AG
Eichenstraße 1
A-1120 Wien

2. Issuing office in the country where the railway undertaking has its headquarters

Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie, Bereich EU-Schienenverkehrsangelegenheiten
Radetzkystraße 2
A-1030 Wien

3. Date of the decision

8 October 2003
First issued
Suspension
Withdrawal
Amendment

&
&
&

4. Licence No

GZ 220518/3-II/SCH2/03

5. Terms and conditions

None

6. Observations regarding suspension, withdrawal or amendment

— Operations to begin within six months of issue of licence. Licensing authority to be notified

immediately in writing.

— Licensing authority to be notified immediately,

in writing, of any change or lapse of licensing

conditions, no later than three days after notification of the circumstances.

— In good time before expiry of a period of five years from the date of issue of the licence, and no
later than 31 March 2008, proof to be given that the legal licensing conditions remaining in force
are complied with

7. Other observations

Licence as rail transport undertaking providing passenger and freight transport services by rail

8. Person to contact at the issuing office

Frau Mag. Regina Roithner,
Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie
Abteilung II/SCH2
Radetzkystraße 2
A-1030 Wien
Tel. (43-1) 7 11 62/22 04
Fax (43-1) 7 11 62/22 99
E-mail: Regina.Roithner@bmvit.gv.at