CELEX: 51976PC0368
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Date: 1976-07-12
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION extending the validity of the Decision (76/273/EEC) authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in - Iceland Austria Switzer land Sweden Finland Norway (submitted by the Commission to the Council)

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  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                         COM(76)368 final
                                         Brussels , 12 July 1976
                                 Proposal for a
                                COUNCIL DECISION
            extending the validity of the Decision ( 76 / 273 / EEC )
             authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in
            respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating
             in - Iceland                             i
                   Austria                     !
                   Switzer land
                   Sweden
                   Fin land
                   Norway
                 ( submitted by the Commission to the Council )
C0M(76 ) 368 final
( only the English text is authentic )
 ---pagebreak---                                Explanatory memorandum
Maintenance of safeguard measures regarding imports of shoes into Ireland
originating in the EFTA countries
        On 31 May 1976 Ireland applied to the Commission under Article 135 of
the Act of Accession for authorization to talce protective measures in respect
of imports of footwear viith uppers of leather ( CCT heading 64*02 A ). In the
light of a deteriorating situation in the footwear sector Ireland specifically
requested that " any ...••••               measures should not "be contemplated which
do not provide , as a "bare minimum , for the maintenance for a further period of
at least six months of the rates of duty authorized in Article 1 of the
Commission 's Decisions of 22 December 1975 and 24 February 1976              "
( Sec (76 ) 2154 , paragraph 10 ).   The rates in question , authorized until
30 June 1976 , are :
                                   United Kingdom            9.0 %
                                   Other Member States      18.5 %
                                   Full rate                23.5 %
        Since the Agreements between the Community and Switzerland , Austria,
Iceland and Sweden signed on 22 July 1972 , Norway , signed on 16 May 1973 » and
Finland , signed on 5 October 1973 , provide for a timetable of tariff reductions
which is identical to the timetable of tariff reductions in the Act of Accession
the Council by its Decisions of 24 February authorized Ireland to take protective
measures in respect of this product originating in the EFTA countries with the
exception of Portugal .    The purpose of the six draft Decisions now proposed by
the Commission to the Council is to extend the validity of the said safeguard
measures until 31 December 1976 so as to avoid the application of a lower rate
of duty on such imports originating in the EFTA countries concerned than on
those originating in the Member States of the Community .
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              Proposal for a Council Decisión                 extending
              the validity of the Decision ( 76/273/EEC ) authorizing
              Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear
                  with uppers of leather originating in Iceland
THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) N O , 2843/72 of 19 December 1972
concerning safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland (l ) , and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas in the period since the adoption of the Council Decision ( 76/273/EEC )
of 24 February 1976 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Iceland ( 2 ) the Irish footwear
industry has continued to encounter serious difficulties which are liable to
persist ; whereas statistics available for 1976 indicate a further increase in
imports , a decline in exports and a continuing deterioration in the production
and employment situation ,
Whereas the validity of the Commission Decision ( 76/176 /EEC ) of 22 December 1975(3 )
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
uppers of leather ( Common Customs Tariff heading 64*02 A ) under Article 135 of
the Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the
Treaties has been extended by Decision of the Commission of     25 June 1976
till31 December 1976 ( 4 ),
(1)  OJ No L 301 , 31.12.1972
(2 ) OJ No L 58 , 5.3.1976
(3)  OJ No L 32 , 6.2.197 6
(4)  OJ No
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Whereas it is therefore appropriate to take similar measures as regards imports
of this product o±iginating in Iceland in accordance with Article 27 of the
Agreement between the European Economic Community and Iceland of 22 July 1972,
Whereas consultations have been held with Iceland in accordance with Article 28  <
of the EEC-Iceland Agreement .
                                                                                 <
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                      Article 1
The Decision ( 76/ 273/ EEC ) . of 24 February 197 " is modified as follows :
In Article 1 the date       " 31 December 1976 shall be substituted for the date
of 30 June 197 6 »"
                                      Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,                      1976
                                                     For the Council
                                                      The President
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               Proposai TOT a Cotti eli £ ? ci si on                 exteno.inj
               the validity cf the Desi'-sion ( 7£/ '-73/ EEO ) av'-ic rising
               Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear
                   with uppers of leather originating in Austria
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMSUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) N O . 2837/72 of 19 December 1972
 concerning safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement "between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria ( l ), and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas in the period since the adoption of the Council Decision ( 76/273/E^C )
of 24 February 1976 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Austria (2 ) the Irish footwear
industry has continued "to encounter serious difficulties which are liable to
persist ; whereas statistics available for 1976 indicate a further increase in
imports , a decline in exports and ii continuing deterioration in the prcdv..-t5 -'n
and employment situation,
Whereas the validity of the Commission Decision (76/176 /EEC ) of 22 December 1975(3 )
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear 'with
uppers of leather ( Common Customs Tariff heading 64*02 A ) under Article 135 of
the Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the
Treaties has been extended by Decision of the Commission of             25 June 1976
till31 December 1976 ( 4 )»
( 1 ) 0J Ko L 300 , 31.12.1972
( 2 ) 0J No L 58 , 5.3*1976
( 3 ) 0J Ko L 32 , 6.2.1970
( 4 ) 0J Ko
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Whereas it is therefore appropriate to take similar measures as regards imports
of this product originating in Austria in accordance with Article 26 of the
Agreement tetvreen the European Economic Cor.-.tUiity and Austria of 22 Jy.l" 1>72 (l ) ,
Whereas consultations have "been held with Austria in accordance with Article 27
of the EEC-Austria Agreement ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                  Article 1
Council Decision 76/ 273/SEC of 24 February 1976 is modified as follows :
In Article 1 the date of 31 December 1976 shall be substituted for the date
of 30 June 1976 .
                                  Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,                  197°
                                                    For the Council
                                                     The President
( 1 ) OJ No L 300 , 31.12.1972
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                Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear
                       with uppers of leather originating in Switzerland
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) No. 2841/72 of 19 December 1972
 concerning safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement "betvjeen the
European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation ( l ), and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas in the period since the adoption of the Council Decision ( 76/273/ESC )
of 24 February 1976 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Switzerland (2 ) the Irish footwear
industry has continued to encounter serious difficulties which are liable to
persist ; whereas statistics available for 1976 indicate a further increase in
imports , a decline in export c aud a continuing deterioration in the production
 and employment situation ,
Whereas the validity of the Commission Decision (76/176 /EEC ) of 22 December 1975(3 )
 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
uppers of leather ( Common Customs Tariff heading 64.02 A ) under Article 135 of
"the Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the
Treaties has been extended by Decision of the Coimnission of                         25 June 1976
till31 December 1976 ( 4)1
 ( 1 ) CJ Ko L 300 , 31.12.1972
 ( 2 ) 0J lío L 53 . 5.3.1976
 ( 3 ) 0J No L  32 , 6.2.1976
 ( 4 ) 0J No
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Whereas it is therefore appropriate to take similar measures as regards imports
of this product originating in Switzerland in accordance with Article 26 of the
Agreement tctv:cer. "the European Economic Cor-rt- niiy aid Switzerland of 22 July 1972(l ),
Whereas consultations have "been held with Switzerland in accordance with Article 27
of the EEC -Switzerland Agreement ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                    Article 1
Council Decision 76/273/EEC of 24 February 1976 is modified as follows :
In Article 1 the date of 31 December 1976 shall be substituted for the date
of 30 June 1976 .
                                    Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,                    1976
                                                      For the Coun cil
                                                       The President
( 1 ) OJ No L 300 , 31.12.1972
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               Proposal for a Council Decisión                      c^rtori'iiri ^
               the validity of the Decision ( 76/ 273 /EEC ) atfthoriaiK/;
               Ireland to take protective measures in recpect of footwear
                   with uppers of leather originating in Sweden
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) No . 2839/72 of 19 December 1972
concerning safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden         ( l ), and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas in the period since the adoption of the Council Decision (76/273/ESC )
of 24 February 1976 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Sweden          ( 2 ) the Irish footwear
industry has continued to encounter serious difficulties which are liable to
persist ; whereas statistics available for 1976 indicate a further increase in
import c , a decline in expert c and a continuing deterioration in the product lev.-,
and employment situation ,
Whereas the validity of the Commission Decision (76/176 /EEC ) of 22 December 1975(3 )
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
uppers of leather ( Common Customs Tariff heading 64 . 02 A ) under Article 135 of
the Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the
Treaties has been extended by Decision of the Commission of            25 June 1976
till31 December 1976 ( 4 )»
( 1 ) OJ No L 300 , 31.12.1972
( 2 ) OJ lïo L 58 , 5.3.1976
( 3 ) OJ No L 32 , 6.2.1976
( 4 ) OJ No
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Whereas it is therefore appropriate to take similar measures as regards imports
of this product originating in Sweden    in accordance with Article 26 of the
Agreement between the European Eyc«c~i c Cor.rirar.ity and Sweden   of 22 JvJ.y 1 9"2(l
Whereas consultations have "been held with Sweden      in accordance with Article 27
of the EEC- Sweden Agreement ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                  Article 1
Council Decision 76/273/EEC of 24 February 1976 is modified as follows :
In Article 1 the date of 31 December 1976 shall be substituted for the date
of 30 June 1976 .
                                  Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,                  1976
                                                     For the Council
                                                      The President
 ( 1 ) OJ Ko L 300 , 31.12.1972
 ---pagebreak---                 Prcpcsal fcr a Council D3 cisión                cxtendirr:
               the validity of the Decision ( 7o/ 273/£2C ) aufchcrizirs
               Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear
                   with uppers of leather originating in Finland
THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) NO . 3288/73 of 3 December 1973
concerning safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement "between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland ( l ) f and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
V/hereas in the period since the adoption of the Council Decision ( 76/273/EEC )
of 24 February 1976 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
                                                      1
of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Finland ( 2 ) the Irish footwear
industry has continued to encounter serious difficulties which are liable to
persist ; whereas statistics available for 1976 indicate a further increase in
imports , a decline in exports and a, continuing deterioration in the prc^-c.i:' on
and employment situation ,
Whereas the validity of the Commission Decision ( 76/176/EEC ) of 22 December 1975(3 )
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear- with
uppers of leather ( Common Customs Tariff heading 64 . 02 A ) under Article 135 of
the Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the
Treaties has been extended by Decision Of the Commission of       25 June 1976
till31 December 1976 (4 ) f
( 1 ) OJ Ho L 338 , 7.12.1973
( 2 ) OJ Uo I. 58 , 5.3.1976
( 3 ) OJ No L 32 , 6.2.1976
( 4 ) OJ Iïo
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Whereas it is therefore appropriate to take similar measures as regards imports
of this product originating in Finland, in accordance with Article 26 of the
Agreement "betwsan the European Economic Co::r.v.rat,v 2nd Finland of 5 October 1973 (l ),
Whereas consultations have "been held with Finland in accordance with Article 27
of the EEC-Finland Agreement ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                  Article 1
Council Decision 76/273/EEC of 24 February 1976 is modified as follows :
In Article 1 the date of 31 December 1976 shall be substituted for the date
of 30 June 1976 .
                                  Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,                  1976
                                                     For the Council
                                                     - The President
 { 1 ) OJ lJo L 328 , 28.11.1973
 ---pagebreak---                                                  - 2 -
                 Proposai for a Council Th ci si on
                 tho validity of -c3-e Ec c-i siors { 'JC/2 ": a-.J. ri -, ' :v-
                 Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear
                     with uppers of leather originating in Norway
THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COKkUIIITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) N O . 1692/73 of 25 June 1973
 concerning safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement "between the
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway           ( l ), and in particular
 Article 4 thereof ,
 Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
 Whereas in the period since the adoption of the Council Decision ( 76/273/EEC )
 of 24 February 1976 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
 of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Norway (2 ) the Irish footwear
 industry has continued to encounter serious difficulties which are liable to
 persist ; whereas statistics available for 1976 indicate a further increase in
 import c , a, decline in experts and a continuing deterioration i n the pro-'lv- c- iou
 and employment situation ,
Whereas the validity of the Commission Decision (76/176 /EEC ) of 22 December 1975(3 )
 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
uppers of leather ( Common Customs Tariff heading 64*02 A ) under. Article 135 of
the Act concerning the Conditions of Accession and the Adjustments to the
Treaties has been extended by Decision of the Commission of 25 June 1976
"till31 December 1976 ( 4 ),
   1 ) OJ IIo L 171 , 27.6.1973
 (2 ) OJ No L 58 , 5.3.1976
   3 ) OJ No L 32 , 6.2,1976
 ( 4 ) OJ Ho
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Whereas it is therefore appropriate to take similar measures as regards imports
of this product originating in Norway in accordance with Article 26 of the
Agreement "fcetv:een the European Economic Ccj.r;:*ar.ity and Norway of 25 June 1973 ( l ) f
Whereas consultations have "been held with Norway         in accordance with Article 27
of the EEC- Norway Agreement ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                    Article 1
Council Decision 76/273/EEC of 24 February 1976 is modified as follows :
In Article 1 the date of 31 December 1976 shall be substituted for the date
of 30 June N1976 .
                                    Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,                    1976
                                                        For the Council
                                                         The President
(ΤΤΟΤ ΝΟ ΓΓ7ΙΤ 27.6.1973