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2006/359/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of  15 May 2006  appointing a German member of the European Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2006-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, Germany, appointment of staff

20.5.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 134/33

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 May 2006

appointing a German member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2006/359/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Having regard to the Treaty
Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,

establishing the European

Article 1

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic
Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2002/758/EC, Euratom of
17 September 2002 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2002
to 20 September 2006 (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the German
Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas a German member’s seat on the above Committee has
fallen vacant
resignation of Mr Bernhard
WELSCHKE,

following the

Dr Ludolf von WARTENBERG is hereby appointed a member of
the European Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr
Bernhard WELSCHKE for the remainder of his term of office,
namely until 20 September 2006.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 15 May 2006.

For the Council
The President

U. PLASSNIK

(1) OJ L 253, 21.9.2002, p. 9.
2006/358/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of  15 May 2006  appointing a Lithuanian member of the European Economic and Social Committee
Date: 2006-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Economic and Social Committee, Lithuania, appointment of staff

L 134/32

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

20.5.2006

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 May 2006

appointing a Lithuanian member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2006/358/EC, Euratom)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Having regard to the Treaty
Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,

establishing the European

Article 1

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic
Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2002/758/EC, Euratom of
17 September 2002 appointing the members of the Economic
and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2002
to 20 September 2006 (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Lithuanian
Government,

Having obtained the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas a Lithuanian member's seat on the above Committee
has fallen vacant
following the resignation of Mr Rolandas
DOMEIKA,

Ms Jovita MOTIEJŪNIENĖ is hereby appointed a member of the
in place of
European Economic
Mr Rolandas DOMEIKA for
the remainder of his term of
office, namely until 20 September 2006.

and Social Committee

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 15 May 2006.

For the Council
The President

U. PLASSNIK

(1) OJ L 253, 21.9.2002, p. 9.
Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive practices and dominant positions at its meeting on given at its 409th meeting on 15 May 2006 concerning a draft decision relating to Case COMP/F/38.645 — Methacrylates   (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2006-05-15
Institutions: Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions
Subjects: advisory committee (EU), chemical industry, control of restrictive practices, infringement procedure (EU), opinion (EU), price agreement, restriction on competition, unlawful agreement

C 285/4

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

22.11.2006

Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive practices and dominant positions at its meeting
on given at its 409th meeting on 15 May 2006 concerning a draft decision relating to Case COMP/
F/38.645 — Methacrylates

(2006/C 285/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission's assessment of

a) the products affected by the cartel

b) the geographic area affected by the cartel.

2. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission's assessment of the facts as an agree-
ment and/or concerted practice within the meaning of Article 81 of the Treaty and Article 53 of the
EEA Agreement.

3. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission's view that the cartel constitutes a

single and continuous infringement.

4. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission's view as regards the addressees of the
decision, specifically with reference to imputation of liability to parent companies and new owners of
the companies/groups concerned.

5. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission

a) that the infringement is of a very serious nature, and

b) as to the duration of the infringement.

6. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission about

a) the aggravating circumstances, and

b) about the mitigating circumstances.

7. The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission as regards the application of the

Leniency Notice.

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

pean Union.

9. The Advisory Committee asks the Commission to take into account all the other points raised during

the discussion.
2006/363/EC: Council Decision of  15 May 2006  on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on wheels for passenger cars and their trailers   (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2006-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Community certification, commercial vehicle, harmonisation of standards, motor vehicle, technical standard, vehicle parts

23.5.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 135/11

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 May 2006

on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United
Nations Economic Commission for Europe on wheels for passenger cars and their trailers

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/363/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty
Community,

establishing the European

Having regard to Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November
1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to
the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical
prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which
can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the
conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on
the basis of these prescriptions (Revised 1958 Agreement) (1),
and in particular Article 4(2), second indent, thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,

Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (2),

(3)

The draft Regulation should not be incorporated into the
Community system for
the type-approval of motor
vehicles, since it concerns replacement wheels,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

draft

The
contained
TRANS/WP.29/2005/46, is hereby approved.

Regulation,

as

in

document

Article 2

The Community, represented by the Commission, shall vote in
favour of the draft Regulation in the vote which will take place
during a meeting of the Administrative Committee at a forth-
coming meeting of the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regu-
lations.

Whereas:

Article 3

(1)

The draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe on wheels for passenger cars
and their trailers (hereinafter referred to as the draft
Regulation) will abolish the technical barriers to trade
in motor vehicles between the Contracting Parties with
respect to these components, while ensuring a high level
of safety and environmental protection.

(2)

It is appropriate to define the Community's position with
regard to the draft Regulation.

The draft Regulation shall not be incorporated into the
Community type-approval system for motor vehicles.

Done at Brussels, 15 May 2006.

For the Council
The President

U. PLASSNIK

(1) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.
(2) Not yet published in the Official Journal.
2006/364/EC: Council Decision of  15 May 2006  on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles   (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2006-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Community certification, harmonisation of standards, motor vehicle, signalling device, technical standard

L 135/12

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

23.5.2006

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 May 2006

on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United
Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of adaptive front-lighting
systems (AFS) for motor vehicles

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/364/EC)

(3)

The draft Regulation should be incorporated into the
Community system for
the type-approval of motor
vehicles,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

draft

Regulation,

The
as
TRANS/WP.29/2005/31 and TRANS/WP.29/2005/31/add.1,
hereby approved.

document
is

contained

in

Article 2

The Community, represented by the Commission, shall vote in
favour of the draft Regulation in the vote which will take place
during a meeting of the Administrative Committee at a forth-
coming meeting of the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regu-
lations.

Article 3

The draft Regulation shall be incorporated into the Community
type-approval system for motor vehicles.

Done at Brussels, 15 May 2006.

For the Council
The President

U. PLASSNIK

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty
Community,

establishing the European

Having regard to Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November
1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to
the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical
prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which
can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the
conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on
the basis of these prescriptions (Revised 1958 Agreement) (1),
and in particular Article 4(2), second indent, thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,

Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (2),

Whereas:

(1)

The draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe concerning the approval of
adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles
(hereinafter
referred to as the draft Regulation) will
abolish the technical barriers to trade in motor vehicles
between the Contracting Parties with respect to these
components, while ensuring a high level of safety and
environmental protection.

(2)

It is appropriate to define the Community's position with
regard to the draft Regulation.

(1) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.
(2) Not yet published in the Official Journal.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 729/2006 of  15 May 2006  establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2006-05-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

16.5.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 128/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 729/2006

of 15 May 2006

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty
Community,

establishing the European

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
fruit and vegetables (1), and in
import arrangements
particular Article 4(1) thereof,

for

Whereas:

standard values for imports from third countries,
in
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto.

(2)

In compliance with the above criteria,
the standard
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regu-
lation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

(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

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 May 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 May 2006.

For the Commission

J. L. DEMARTY
Director-General for Agriculture and
Rural Development

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regu-

lation (EC) No 386/2005 (OJ L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 3).

L 128/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

16.5.2006

to Commission Regulation of 15 May 2006 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 20

0805 50 10

0808 10 80

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
212
999

052
628
999

052
204
999

204
212
220
400
448
624
999

052
388
508
528
624
999

388
400
404
508
512
524
528
720
804
999

111,6
81,7
153,3
115,5

105,2
155,5
130,4

118,7
25,1
71,9

33,4
64,4
36,3
20,3
50,4
48,8
42,3

43,6
59,4
40,3
56,7
54,7
50,9

86,7
128,1
110,0
77,2
81,8
84,1
99,1
93,4
114,7
97,2

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 750/2005 (OJ L 126, 19.5.2005, p. 12). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.