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Date: 1981-10-01 00:00:00
Title: RECOMMENDATION FOR A COUNCIL DECISION on the conclusion of an Agreement resulting from the negotiations and consultations between Austria and the European Economic Community concerning trade in various agricultural products (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

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 ---pagebreak--- COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                              COM(81)544 final.
                                              Brussels / 1 October 1981
                  RECOMMENDATION FOR A COUNCIL DECISION
   on the conclusion of an Agreement resulting from the negotiations
  and consultations between Austria and the European Economic Community
           concerning trade in various agricultural products
               ( submitted to the Council by the Commission)
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                   EXPLANATORY       MEMORANDUM
In accordance with the mandate . it received from the Council on
16 December 1980 , the Commission conducted negotiations with
Austria concerning their reciprocal trade In cheese . _ At . the
same time , following Greece 's accession to the tommunities ,
the Commission held negotiations with Austria under Article
XXIV (6 ). of the GATT , and , lastly , opened talks with Austria
on the adaptation of certain exchanges of letters concerning
trade in agricultural products in order to take account of
Greece 's accession to the Communities .
The negotiations have resulted in a satisfactory overall agreement .
                     \
 ---pagebreak---  CONCLUSION OF AN AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM THE NEGOTIATIONS AND
   CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND THE COMMUNITY ON TRADE IN
                   VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
            ( Commission Communication to the Council )
The Commission hereby transmits to the Council :
 i . a report on the outcome of the negotiations and consultations
     between Austria and the Community on trade in various agricultural
     products ( Annex A ) ;
ii . a draft agreement including an agreed minute , a temporary arrange­
     ment and two exchanges of letters ( Annexes B ) .
                                ,
The Commission recommends that the    Council approve this Agreement .
To that end it presents a draft decision on the conclusion of the Agree­
ment ( Annex C ) .
 ---pagebreak---                                                 Annex A page 1
                        Report on the outcome of the  ,    ■
          NEGOTIATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND THE    .
      ,     COMMUNITY ON TRADE IN VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
In accordance with the mandate it received from the Council on 16 De­
cember 1980 and following Austria 's formal request on 5 February 1981 ,
the Commission held consultations with Austria on the situation regar­
ding the reciprocal trade in cheese .
At these consultations , both parties "noted , each for its part , that the
situation was unsatisfactory * The conclusion reached by both delegations
was that the 'import systems agreed by Austria and the Community did not
correspond to the present market circumstances and that they should be
brought into line with the real situation . It proved preferable to adopt
a provisional practical solution rather than to seek a definitive adjust­
ment , which would have been difficult to achieve in the present economic
circumstances .                        ./
The negotiations resulted in a three-year temporary arrangement ( see
Annex I ) the main features of wjiich are the stabi lization of reciprocal -
trade at a certain quantitative level ( average of 1978 , 1979 and 1980
imports ) and the establishment , with reciprocal guarantees , of a satis­
factory competitive situation based on the setting up of a concerted
discipline mechanism .      _
Following Greece 's accession to the European Communities , the Community
is obliged to hold negotiations under Article XXIV (6 ) of the GATT in
<? rder to compensate its GATT partners for the injury caused them by the
substitution of CCT duties for Greek customs duties abound under GATT .
In a letter of 10 June 1981 addressed to the Director -General of GATT,
Austria requested th ? opening of those negotiations with the Community .
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The negotiations , which took place at the same time as the negotiations
on cheese , resulted in an agreement under which the Community will grant
Austria tariff concessions for certain cheeses as compensation for the
withdrawal of the tariff concessions bound by Greece ( in particular for
liquid milk and milk powder , butter and certain cheeses ).
       /
Austria stated that it was prepared to include these concessions in the
temporary arrangement for cheese ( see exchange of letters in Annex II ).
Greece 's accession to the Communities has made it necessary to adapt for
the enlarged Community of Ten certain exchanges of letters dating from
1972 concerning concessions which Austria granted on a unilateral basis
to the Community of Nine and vice-versa .     The consultations on this matter
were also held at the same time as the negotiations on cheese .     They
yielded the following result ( see exchange of letters in Annex III ) :
  i . for imports into Austria of fresh fruit and vegetables and of wine
      in casks and bottles , the" share of the quotas reserved for the Commu­
      nity is increased by the quantities actually imported into Austria
      from Greece , on the understanding that Austria will continue , as in
      the past , to effect imports from the Community under the part of the
      quota not reserved for it ;
ii . for imports into the Community of heifers and cows of certain moun­
      tain breeds , the Community undertakes to ensure that the tariff quota ,
      amounting at present to 38 000 head , will be opened in time and admi - 1
      nistered in such a way as to enable this quantity actually to be
      imported .  Austria has abandoned its request for an increase in the
      figure of 38 000 head to take account of* the enlargement of the
      Community .
Both delegations feel that they have reached a balanced overall agreement
which is satisfactory to both parties .     An agreed minute ( see Annex B )
was initialled in Geneva on 16 July 1981 and is being submitted for the
approval of their respective authorities .     The agreed minute comprises an
overall agreement on the following points :
                                                                           •/a » •
 ---pagebreak---     ( i ) Temporary arrangement for a concerted discipline between Austria
          and the European Economic Community concerning reciprocal trade
          in cheese ;
  ( ii ) Exchange of letters concerning the outcome of the negotiations -
          between Austria and the European Economic Community under Article
          XXIV (6 ) of the GATT following Greece 's accession to the European
          Communities ;
( iii ) Amendments to the exchange of - letters of 21 July 1972 on imports
          into Austria of fresh fruit and vegetables and wine from the Com­
          munity and to the procedures for administering the Community 's
          concessions on heifers and cows of certain mountain breeds .
The Article 113 Committee , which was closely involved in all the stages
of the discussions , delivered a favourable opinion on the conclusion of
this overall agreement at its meeting in Geneva on 16 July 1981 .
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                                        AGREED MINUTE
          Negotiations and consultations between the Austrian Delegation
         and the Delegation of the Commission of the European Communities
                  concerning trade in various agricultural products
The Austrian Delegation and       the Delegation of the Commission of the European
Communities have reached an       overall agreement covering the following points :
i)    Temporary arrangement       for an concerted discipline between Austria and
      the European Economic       Community concerning reciprocal trade in cheese
      ( Annex I );
ii )  Exchange of letters concerning the outcome of the negotiations between
      Austria and the European Economic Community under Article XXIV(6 ) of the
                                          I           ,
      GATT following Greece 's accession to the European Communities ( Annex II )
iii ) Amendments to the exchange of letters of 21 July 1972 on imports into
      Austria of fresh fruit and vegetables and wine from the Community and to
      the procedures for administering the Community 's concessions on heifers
      and cows of certain mountain breeds ( Annex III ).
                              ' '                 . •
The above provisions will enter into force on the same day .
                       »
The delegations have agreed to submit this overall agreement to their
respective authorities for approval .
Done at Geneva , 16 July 1981
For the Austrian Delegation                             For the Delegation of
                                                        the Commission of the
                            i                           European Communities ,
 ---pagebreak---       .      .                        – . Annex I ,- page 1
                TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT FOR A CONCERTED DISCIPLINE BETWEEN
                 AUSTRIA AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY CONCERNING
  ,     "                      RECIPROCAL TRADE IN CHEESE ..
I. The European Economic Community and Austria have held consultations
    concerning the tariff concessions granted by the two sides for cheese .
     During these consultations , both parties noted , each for its part , that the
     development of reciprocal imports and exports of cheese was not
     satisfactory , and that certain import arrangements , agreed between them , no
     longer corresponded to the situation on the market in cheese .
     They concluded , by common accord , that the trade arrangements for cheese
     should be adapted to the requirements of their respective markets , account
  , also being t'aken of Greece 's accession to the Community .
     They considered that , under the present circumstances , it would oe
     preferable to seek a practical solution for a limited period rather than to
     adapt these arrangements on a definitive basis .
II . Austria and the Community shall temporarily suspend , for arr initial period
     of three years from 1 January 1982 to 31 December 1984 , the following
     provisions arising from their reciprocal concessions
     1 . Austria and the Community shall temporarily suspend , for an initial
          period of three years from 1 January 1982 to 31 December 1984 , the
          following provisions arising from their reciprocal concessions :
 ---pagebreak---                                     ANNEX I , page 2
a ) with regard to the arrangements for the importation of Community cheeses
    into Austria .
    i ) in Annex II of the Agreement between Austria and the European Economic
        Community concerning certain types of cheese negotiated under Article
        XXVIII of GATT of 20 September 1977 ;                           : '
    -   in the first sub paragraph of paragraph 2 , the phrase "accompanied by an
        approved export document , provided that a f ree-at-Austrian- f rontier
        price is observed ",
        in the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 , the phrase " to be observed by
        the European Economic Community" ,
    -   paragraph 3 ;                       ""
  - ii ) in the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters of 6 April 1981
        amending the Agreement on price observance and the arrangements for the
        importation of certain types of cheese :
    - in paragraph 1 , the phrase "to be observed by the European Economic
        Community",
        in paragraph 3 , the phrase " in order that the free-at - f rontier prices
        may be observed ".
b ) with regard to the arrangements for the importation of Austrian cheeses
    into the European Economic Community ;
-   the value limits included in the binding under GATT ( Schedule LXXII - EEC-
    of the following CCT tariff lines :
    04.04 A I a ) ex 1
    04.04 A I b ) 1' ex aa );
    the value limits included in the Community 's autonomous concession for
    Tilsit and Butterkase falling within CCT subheading 04.04 E lb ) 2 ;
    the value limits included ijb the Community 's autonomous concession for
    processed cheese falling within CCT subheading 04.04 D I.
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 ---pagebreak---                                      ANNEX I , page 3
2 . Austria and the Community will establish for the same period as the
    auapenaiona mentioned in paragraph 1 above trade arrangement# with the
    following objectives :
    i . the stabilization of their trade at a quantitative ^ level corresponding
        to traditional trade
    ii.the re-establishment and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive
        situation as regards prices .
3 . They agree that , for the period from 1 January 1982 to 31 December 1984 ,
    for the cheeses listed below ,, the quantities traded each year and the
    duties to be levied on importation may not exceed the following levies : .
                                                                      Ϊ
    a)   ON IMPORTATION INTO AUSTRIA :              ,
    i ) Cheese manufactured from cow 's milk , falling within subheading 04.04 A
        of the Austrian Customs Tariff , originating in and coming from the ^
        Community , and accompanied by an approved certificate of quality and
        origin            ^
                                                        Quantity         Import duty
Processed cheese                                        2 200 t         S 760 / 100 kg .
                                          7'     '*              ■ '
Blue-veined cheese                                         650 t        S 560 / 100 kg
Danbo , Edam , Elbo , Finbo , Fontal , Gouda ,
    Havarti , Malbo , Maribo , Mimolette , Samso ,
    Tybo                                       .         " 400 t        S 560 / 100 kg
Tilsit     •                                                            S 460 / 100 kg
 Emmentaler , Gruyére       -                                           S 460 / 100 kg
 Butterkäse , Esrom , Italico ,, Kernheim , Saint-    )
     Nectare , Saint-Paulin , Taleggio , Cheddar '    )
    and the other cheeses not included above          )
    of a water content of the non-fatty matter        )             .
    not exceeding 62% , with the exception of         )
     those falling within tariff subheading           )
     04.04 A 1 a ), b ) and c ) of the Austrian       )
    Customs Tariff               ,                    ) 1 750 t
 ii)The above cheeses of Community origin may not be imported into Austria
 unless accompanied by the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(a ) ( i ) above
 ---pagebreak---                                     ANNEX I , page 4
b ) ON IMPORTATION INTO THE COMMUNITY :
    Cheese falling within CCT heading No 04.04
    originating in and coming from Austria ,
    accompanied by an approved certificate              Quantity           Import Duty
    Emmentaler , Gruyere , Sbrmz , Bergkase , not
    grated or powdered , of a minimum fat content
    of 45% by weight , in the dry matter , matured
    for at least three months , falling within CCT
    subheading 04.04 A I or II :
    whole cheeses                                        5 000 t ( +) 18 . 13 ECU / 100 kg
    pieces packed in vacuum or in inert gas
    with rind on at least orie side , of a net
    weight of not less than 1 kg but less than
    5 kg                                                 3 000 t (+) 18.13 ECU / 100
    Processed cheese , not grated or powdered , in
    the blending' of which only Emmentaler , Gruyere
    and Appenzell have been used and which may        %
    contain , as an addition , Glarus herb cheese ( known
    as Schabziger)j put up for retail sale , of a fat
    content , by weight , in the dry matter , not
    exceeding 56% , falling within CCT subheading 04.04
    DI or DII a ) 1                                        3 700 t    36.27 ECU / 100 kg
    Smoked processed cheese , of a fat content ,
    by weight , in the dry matter , of not less
    than 40% but not exceeding 48% , falling .
    within CCT subheading 04.04 D II a)l (++)                 350 t    Full levy
  N Unpressed Tilsit , matured for not less than
    one month , and Butterkase , falling within CCT
     subheading 04.04 E I b)2                               1 500   t   55 ECU / 100 ke
     Blue veined cheese falling within CCT subheading
     04.04 C
    Whole Edam cheeses , of a fat content , by weight ,
     in the dry matter , of not less than 40% and of
 ---pagebreak---                                    Annex 1 , page 4a
                          • -   '             *
   less Chan 48% , of a net weight not
   exceeding 350 g ( "Geheimratskase ") ,
   falling within CCT subheading 04.04
   E I b) 5                                          800 t       50 ECU / 100 kg
     Fetta   and  Kephalo-Tyri " cheeses made from
   cow 's milk , of a fat content , by weight , in
   the dry matter , of less than 48% falling within „
   CCT . subheading 04.04 E I b)5                    150 t  r    50 ECU / 100 kg
   Other cheeses falling within CCT subheading
   04 . 04 E la ) orE I b)5 (++) - •                 200 t        Full levy
(+) Up to 25% of the quantities allocated for these categories of cheeses
     are interchangeable .
(++) These cheeses do not have to be accompanied by an approved certificate .
                                                          1
 ---pagebreak---                                    Annex 1 , page 5
4 . Austria undertakes to take the necessary measures to ensure that the
    quantities it has agreed to import from the Community ( see 3 . ( a )) and the
    quantities agreed for export to the Community ( see 3 . ( b ) ) will not be
    exceeded .
    The Community and Austria will take steps to ensure that the benefits which
    they grant each other will not be jeopardized by other import measures .
5 » Austria and the Community undertake , 'each on its own behalf , to ensure that
    the prices charged by their exporters are not such as to create
    difficulties on the importing country 's market .
    They agree , in this connection , to set up the system for cooperation and
    the exchange of information described in the Annex to this Arrangement .
    If difficulties arise concerning tfhe prices charged , consultations will be
    held at the request of either party , as promptly as possible , with a view
    to the adoption of appropriate corrective measures .
                                              ι                         ·
6 . The two parties may consult each other at any stage concerning the
    operation of this Arrangement .
7 . Consultations may also be held if the objectives of the Arrangement are , or
    seem likely to be , jeopardized by the importation into Austria of cheeses ,
    not covered by this Arrangement , in quantities which are unreasonable
    compared with traditional levels .                               _
8 . In order to ensure constant cooperation in the day- to-day running of export
    and import operations , the Austrian Government and the Community, shall each
    appoint a Delegate . These Delegates will exchange information on the
    development of trade as regards prices and quantities marked .
 ---pagebreak---                                    ANNEX I , page 6
9 . During Che first half of 1984 , consultations "ill be held in order to
     decide whether this Arrangement should be extended , and if so , on what
     terras .
10 . All the provisions contained in this Arrangement will enter into force on
     the same date . This Arrangement will be approved by the Contracting
     Parties in accordance with their own procedures .
Done at
For the Government of the                           On behalf of the Council
     Republic of Austria                            of the European Communities
 ---pagebreak---                                       ANNEX 1 , page 7
ANNEX
               \                -                       .
With a view to preventing the prices charged by exporters from being such as
to create difficulties on the importing country 's market , the following
information and cooperation system has been set up :
1 . Exchange of information
    a ) Austria will provide the Commission of the European Communities with the
        following information on each category of cheese covered by the
        Arrangement :                                              . '   .  '   V . '
    i . two weeks before the beginning of each quarter , prospective Austrian
        exports to the Community for the next quarter ( anticipated quantities ,
        f ree-at-Austrian- f ront ier prices , probably markets );
   ii . two weeks following the end of each quarter , actual Austrian exports to
        the Community during the past quarter ( quantities and
        f ree -at-Austrian-f rontier prices , importing member countries ).
    b ) The Commission of the European Communities will at regular intervals
        provide price quotations and any other useful information concerning the
        market in home-produced and imported cheeses .
2 . Procedures for importation into Austria
    Within the limits of the quantities agreed on ( see paragraph 3 . ( a )) of this
    Arrangement ), licences will be issued On a regular basis on production of a
    declaration by the importer stating that the import prices correspond to
    the f ree -at -Austrian- f rontier prices agreed on by the Austrian authorities
    and the Community ( accompanied by the invoice as proof ).
    Imports should be accompanied by a certificate of origin and quality ,
    issued by the competent authorities of the Community .
 ---pagebreak--- DELEGATION OF THE COMMISSION
       -  OF THE          ^                '
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                      ANNEX II,' page I                        v
Sir ,
I have the honour to refer to the note which the Austrian Permanent Mission in
Geneva addressed to the Director-General of GATT on 10 June 1981 concerning
Austria 's request for the initiation of negotiations with the Community under
Article XXIV ( 6 ) of the GATT , following Greece 's accession to the European
Communities .
I noted Austria 's claim that , for the following, tariff headings , listed in '
Schedule XXV - Greece , which has been withdrawn , it was , next to the
Commuaity , Greece 's main supplier during the reference period use<f for these
negotiations ( average for 1977 / 78/79 ) and , that it therefore has a negotiating
right :
    04.02 A 1 Milk , whether or not containing added sugar , in liquid or paste
                  form                   .
    04.02 A 2 Milk , whether or not containing added sugar , in solid form ,
                  ( block milk or milk powder ) ( no tare being allowed for the
                  immediate containers )
    04.03 B 1 ; Butter , other than melted , salted or not ( no tare being allowed
                  for the immediate containers ), in containers of a gross weight
                  of 4 kg or less                                          .
S              .               ..                           '
    04.04.B.1 Cheeses in brine ( pheta , toulomotyri ) .
The negotiations held on this subject between our delegations during the
consultations concerning cheese yielded the following results :
    i ) In the "Temporary arrangement for a concerted discipline on reciprocal
         trade in cheese", the following tariff concessions were granted as
         compensation for the negotiating rights which Austria has under Article
         XXIV(6 )                 ,                 .
 ---pagebreak---                                       ANNEX II , page 2
of Che General Agreement ( GATT ):
     ex 04.04 A II               Emmentaler              For 135 t
                                                         Maximum amount of levy fixed
                                                         at 18.13 ECU / 100 kg
                                            y
     ex . 04.04 E I b ) 2        Tilsit and              For 1 092 t
                                 Butterkase              Maximum amount of levy reduced
                                                         to 55 ECU/ 100 kg
                                                         For 408 t
                                                        S
                                                         Maximum amount of levy fixed
                                                         at 55 ECU / 100 kg .
     ex . 04 . 04 C              Blue veined cheese )    For 800 t
     ex . 04 . 04 E I b ) 5      Whole Edam cheeses ) Maximum amount of levy fixed
                                 of a net weight     ) at 50 ECU/ 100 kg
                                 not exceeding 350g )
                                 ("Geheimratskase )
     ex . 04.04 E I b ) 5        Fetta and Kephalo-)     For 150 t
                                 Tyri , made from )      Maximum amount of levy
                                 cow's milk           )   fixed at 50 ECU / 100 Kg
ii )      The Community gives an undertaking to enter into consultations with
          Austria , should these concessions not be maintained as a result of the
          expiry of , or a change in , this temporary Arrangement , in order to give
          it compensation equivalent to its rights under Article XXIV 56 ).
I should be grateful if . you . would confirm whether you are in agreement with
the above .                                                                      1
Please accept , Sir , the assurance of my highest consideration .
 ---pagebreak--- AUSTRIAN
DELEGATION
                                         ANNEX II , page 3            <
Sir ,
I have the honour to confirm my agreement to the content of your Letter- of
                       , which reads as follows :
    "I have the honour to refer to the note which the Austrian Permanent
    Mission in Geneva addressed to the Director-General of GATT on 10 June 1981
    concerning Austria 's request for the initiation of negotiations with the
    Community under Article XXIV ( 6 ) of the GATT , following Greece 's accession
    to the European Communities .
    I noted Austria 's claim that , for the following tariff headings , listed in
    Schedule XXV - GREECE , which has been withdrawn , it was , next to the
    Community , Greece 's main supplier during the i-eference period used for
    these negotiations ( average . for 1977 / 78/ 79 ) and that it therefore has a
    negotiating right :
       04.02 A 1          .        Milk , whether or not containing added sugar , in
                   _           , ' liquid or paste form
       04.02 A 2                   Milk , whether or not containing added sugar , in
                                   solid form ( block milk or milk powder ) ( no tare -.
                              ^ being allowed ) for the immediate containers
       04.03 B 1 _                 Butter , other than melted , salted or not ( no tare
                                   being allowed for the immediate containers ) in
                     '      •      containers of a gross weight of 4 kg or less
       04.04 B 1                   Cheeses in brine ( pheta , toulomotyri ) .
The negotiations held on this subject , between our delegations during the
consultations concerning cheeses yielded the following results :
i.) In the "Temporary arrangement for a concerted discipline on reciprocal
    trade in cheese ", the following tariff concessions were granted as
    compensation for the negotiating rights which Austria has under Article
    XXIV(6 ) of the General Agreement ( GATT):
 ---pagebreak---                                     ANNEX II , page 4
     ex 04.04 A II            Emmentaler              For 135 t
                                                      Maximum amount of levy fixed
                                                      at 18.13 ECU/ 100 kg
     ex 04.04 E I b ) 2       Tilsit and              For 1 092 t
                              Butterkase              Maximum amount of levy reduced
                                                      to 55 ECU/ 100 kg
                                                      For 408 t
                                                      Maximum amount of levy fixed
                                                      at 55 ECU / 100 kg
     ex 04.04 C               Blue-veined cheese
     ex 04.04 E I b ) 5       Whole Edam cheses       For 800 t
                              of a net weight not     Maximum amount of levy fixed
                              exceeding 350g          50 ECU / 100 kg
                              ("Geheimrat ska's e )
     ex 04.04 E I b ) 5       Fetta and Kephalo-      For 150 t *
                              tyri , made from        Maximum amount of levy fixed
                              cow 's milk             at 50 ECU / 100 kg
ii )    The Community gives an undertaking to enter into consultations with
        Austria should these concessions not be maintained as a result of the
        expiry of , or a change in , this temporary Arrangement , in order to give
        it compensation equivalent to its rights under Article XXIV ( 6 ).
     I should be grateful if you would confirm whether you are in agreement with
     the above ". _
Please accept , Sir , the assurance of my highest consideration.
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DELEGATION
Sir ,
I have the honour to refer to the exchanges of letters of 21 July 1972 ^
concerning the quantitative concessions which Austria granted the Community
for fruit and vegetables and wine and the concessions which the Community
granted Austria for heifers and cows of certain mountain breeds .    -
The consultations between our delegations on the adjustment of these
concessions following Greece 's accession to the . Community have yielded the
following results :
1 ) Fruit and vegetables and wine                                               I
    The share reserved for the Community as constituted at present is raised to :
    - 82% of the total quota applicable to fresh fruit
    - 65% of the total quota applicable to fresh, vegetables
    - 52% of each of the total quotas applicable to imports of wine in casks
       and bottles . ,                         -                       '
    All the other provisions agreed in the exchange of letters remain unchanged .
2 . Heifers and calves of certain mountain breeds      '     ,   -
    The Community undertakes to take the necessary measures to ensure that the
    annual tariff quota of heifers and cows of certain mountain breeds falling
    within CCT subheading 01.92 A II , at present totalling 38 000 head , can be
    opened and administered in such a way as to enable imports actually to take
    place as from 1 July of each year.
                                                                              /
 ---pagebreak---                                   ANNEX III , page 2
this exchange of letters will be approved by the Contracting Parties in
accordance with their own procedure .
I should be grateful if you would confirm whether you are in agreement with
the above .                                                     ,
Please accept , Sir , the assurance of my highest consideration.'
 ---pagebreak--- DELEGATION
OF THE COMMISSION                                   -,     '
      OF THE ,                                                        ...
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                     ANNEX III , page 3                   ~
Sir ,                ,
I have the honour to confirm ray agreement to the content of your letter of
                       , which reads as follows :                            '
    "I have the honour to refer to the exchanges of letters of 21 July 1972
    concerning the quantitative concessions which Austria has granted the
    Community for fruit and vegetables and wine and the concessions which the
    Community granted Austria for heifers and cows of certain mountain breeds .
    The consultations between our delegations on the adjustment of these
    concessions following Greece 's accession to the Community have yielded the ,
    following results ;
    1 ) Fruit and vegetables and wine -
        The share reserved for the Community as constituted at present is raised
        to :
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        - 82% of the total quota applicable to fresh fruit      r
        - 65% of the total quota applicable to fresh vegetables
        - 52% of each of the total quotas applicable to imports of wine In casks
           and bottles .
    All the other previsions agreed in the exchange of letters remain unchanged
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   2 . Heifers and calves of certain mountain breeds
       The Community undertakes to take the necessary measures to ensure that
       the annual tariff quota of heifers and cows of certain mountain breeds
       falling within CCT subheading 01.02 A II , at present totalling 38 000
       head , can be opened and administered in such a way as to enable imports
       actually to take place as from 1 July of each year .
This exchange of letters wll be approved by the Contracting Parties in
accordance with their own procedures .
I should be grateful if you would confirm whether you are in agreement with
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the above .
Please accept , Sir , the assurance of my highest consideration .
 ---pagebreak---                   RECOMMENDATION FOR A COUNCIL DECISION
on the conclusion of an Agreement resulting from the negotiations and
   consultations between Austria-and the European Economic Community
            concerning trade in various agricultural products
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES /
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
and in particular Article 113 thereof .
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission ,
Whereas , in accordance' with the mandate which it received from the Council
on 16 December 1980 , the Commission has held consultations with Austria on
 reciprocal trade in cheese and has reached a satisfactory reciprocal agree­
ment with that country ;
 Whereas , in accordance with the authorization it deceived from the Council
 28 April 1981 , the Commission initiated negotiations with Austria under
 Article^XXIV (6 ) of the 6ATT following Greece 's accession to the European
 Communi ties ,and has reached a satisfactory agreement :
 Whereas it was necessary to adapt certain exchanges of letters between
 Austria and the Community concerning certain agricultural products in order
 to take account of 6reece 's accession to the Communities ; whereas the Com­
 mission, together with Austria, h.as worked out an appropriate adaptation,
                    V           i                   • ,
 HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
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                                Article 1                 -
The Agreement between Austria and the European Economic Communi ty 'compri­
sing :
- a temporary arrangement for a concerted discipline between Austria and
                                              *
   the European Economic Community concerning reciprocal trade in cheese ;
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- an exchange of letters concerning the outcome of the negotiations between
   Austria and the European Economic Community under Article XXIV ( 6 ) of the
  6ATT following Greece 's accession to the European Communities ;
- amendments to the exchange of letters of 21 July 1972 on imports into
   Austria of fresh fruit and vegetables and wine from the Community and to
   the procedures for administering the Community 's concessions on heifers ,
   and cows of certain mountain breeds ;
is hereby approved on behalf of - the Community .
The text of the Agreement is attached to this - Decision .
                                 Article 2                    .    .
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person-
empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community .
                                                Done at Brussels ,
                                                       For the Council
                                                        The President