CELEX: 52003PC0330
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Date: 2003-05-26
Title: Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia

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52003PC0330

Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia  /* COM/2003/0330 final */  

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia(presented by the Commission)EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM(1) In its Resolutions 1343(2001) and 1408(2002) the Security Council of the United Nations decided that a ban on imports of rough diamonds from Liberia and certain other restrictive measures had to be applied against Liberia and that these measures should be applied until 8 May 2003.(2) In its Resolution 1478 (2003) of 6 May 2003, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided to extend the restrictive measures imposed on Liberia, as laid down in UNSC Resolution 1343 (2001) of 7 March 2001 and UNSC Resolution 1408 (2002) of 6 May 2002, and to add the prohibition of all imports of round logs and timber products originating in Liberia for a period of 10 months starting on 7 July 2003.(3) In accordance with Resolutions 1343 and 1408 the prohibition of the provision of technical advice and training related to military activities and the prohibition of all imports of rough diamonds originating in, or coming from, Liberia is laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No. 1318 of 22 July 2002, which expired 8 May 2003. It is therefore necessary to adopt a new Regulation extending said restrictive measures.(4) In accordance with Resolution 1478, the new Regulation also has to lay down the prohibition of all imports of round logs and timber products originating in Liberia for a period of 10 months.Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of LiberiaTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2001/357/CFSP of 7 May 2001 concerning restrictive measures against Liberia [1], as last amended by Common Position 2003/365/CFSP of 19 May 2003 [2],[1]  OJ L 126, 8.5.2001, p. 1.[2]  OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 49.Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1343 (2001) of 7 March 2001 and 1408 (2002) of 6 May 2002 imposed restrictive measures on the government of Liberia for its support to armed rebel groups in the region. By Resolution 1478 (2003) of 6 May 2003, the Security Council decided to extend the application of those restrictive measures for a period of twelve months from 7 May 2003. It also decided to prohibit all imports of round logs and timber products originating in Liberia for a period of 10 months from 7 July 2003.(2) Certain of these measures fall under the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to avoiding distortion of competition, Community legislation is necessary to implement the relevant decisions of the Security Council.(3) Council Regulation (EC) No 1318/2002 of 22 July 2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia [3] implemented Resolutions 1343 (2001) and 1408 (2002) of the Security Council as far as the territory of the Community is concerned. That Regulation expired on 8 May 2003. It is now necessary to implement Resolution 1478 (2003). For the purpose of this Regulation, the territory of the Community is deemed to encompass the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in that Treaty[3]  OJ L 194, 23.7.2002, p.1.(4) Member States should determine the penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation. Penalties provided for should be proportionate, effective and dissuasive.(5) In view of the expiry of Council Regulation (EC) No 1318/2002 on 8 May 2003, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication and be applicable in line with the dates provided for in Common Position 2003/365/CFSP of 19 May 2003.HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 11. Without prejudice to the powers of the Member States in the exercise of their public authority, providing Liberia with technical training or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of arms and related material of all types including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned shall be prohibited.2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply in cases where the Committee established by paragraph 14 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1343(2001) has granted an exemption in advance. Such exemptions shall be obtained through the competent authorities of the Member States listed in Annex I to this Regulation.Article 21. The direct or indirect import into the Community of all rough diamonds from Liberia, as defined in Annex II, whether originating there or not, shall be prohibited.2. The direct or indirect import into the Community of all round logs and timber products originating in Liberia, as defined in Annex III , shall be prohibited.Article 3The Commission shall be empowered to:(1) amend Annex I on the basis of information supplied by Member States,(2) amend Annexes II and III in order to bring them into line with changes that may be made to the Combined Nomenclature.Article 4Without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Member States under the Charter of the United Nations, the Commission shall maintain all necessary contacts with the Committee established by paragraph 14 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1343(2001) for the purpose of the effective implementation of this Regulation.Article 5The Commission and the Member States shall immediately inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with all relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violation and enforcement problems and judgements handed down by national courts.Article 6This Regulation shall apply notwithstanding any rights conferred, or obligations imposed, by any international agreement signed or any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before the entry into force of this Regulation.Article 71. The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Pending the adoption of such rules, the penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation shall be those determined by the Member States in order to give effect to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) 1318/2002 [4].[4]  OJ L 194, 23.7.2002, p. 1.2. Each Member State shall be responsible for bringing proceedings against any natural or legal person, entity or body under its jurisdiction in cases of violation of any of the prohibitions laid down in this Regulation by such person, entity or body.Article 8This Regulation shall apply(1) within the territory of the Community, including its airspace,(2) on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State,(3) to any person elsewhere who is a national of a Member State, and(4) to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State.Article 91. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.2. Articles 1, 2 (1), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 shall apply from 8 May 2003.  Article 2 (2) shall apply from 7 July 2003.3. This Regulation shall expire on 8 May 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels,For the CouncilThe PresidentANNEX IList of competent authorities referred to in Article 1.2(to be revised where necessary)BELGIUMMinistère des affaires étrangères, du commerce extérieur et de la coopération au développementEgmont 1,rue des Petits Carmes 19B-1000 BruxellesDirection des relations économiques et bilatérales extérieuresa) Service Afrique du Sud du Sahara (B.22),Tel. (32-2) 501 85 77b) Coordination de la politique commerciale (B.40)Tél.: (32-2) 501 83 20c) Service transports (B.42)Tél.: (32-2) 501 37 62Fax (32-2) 501 88 27Ministère des affaires économiquesARE 4 o division, service des licencesAvenue du Général Leman 60B-1040 BruxellesTél.: (32-2) 206 58 16/27Fax (32-2) 230 83 22DENMARKErhvervs- og BoligstyrelsenDahlerups PakhusLangelinie Allé 17DK - 2100 København ØTel. (45) 35 46 60 00Fax (45) 35 46 60 01UdenrigsministerietAsiatisk Plads 2DK - 1448 København KTel. (45) 33 92 00 00Fax (45) 32 54 05 33JustitsministerietSlotholmsgade 10DK - 1216 København KTel. (45) 33 92 33 40Fax (45) 33 93 35 10GERMANYBundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)Frankfurter Straße 29-35D-65760 EschbornTel. (49) 61 96 908-0Fax (49) 61 96 908-800GREECEMinistry of National EconomyGeneral Secretariat for International Economic RelationsGeneral Directorate for Policy Planning and Management1 Kornarou str.GR - 105 63 AthensTel. (30) 10 328 64 01-3Fax (30) 10 328 64 04Õðïõñãåßï ÅèíéêÞò ÏéêïíïìßáòÃåíéêÞ Ãñáììáôåßá Äéåèíþí Ïéêïíïìéêþí Ó÷ÝóåùíÃåíéêÞ Äéåýèõíóç Ó÷åäéáóìïý êáé Äéá÷åßñéóçò ÐïëéôéêÞòÊïñíÜñïõ 1GR - 105 63 ÁèÞíáÔçë.: (30) 10 328 64 01-3Öáî: (30) 10 328 64 04SPAINMinisterio de EconomíaDirección General de Comercio InversionesPaseo de la Castellana, 162E-28046 MadridTel. (34) 913 49 38 60Fax (34) 914 57 28 63FRANCEMinistère de l'économie, des finances et de l'industrieDirection générale des douanes et des droits indirectsCellule embargo - Bureau E2Tél.: (33) 1 44 74 48 93Télécopieur: (33) 1 44 74 48 97Ministère des affaires étrangèresDirection des Nations unies et des organisations internationalesTél.: (33) 1 43 17 59 68Télécopieur: (33) 1 43 17 46 91IRELANDDepartment of EnterpriseTrade and Employment Licensing UnitEarlsfort CentreLower Hatch St.Dublin 2IrelandTel. (353) 1 631 2121Fax (353) 1 631 2562ITALYMinistero degli Affari esteriD.G.A.E.-Uff. XRomaTel. (39) 06 36 91 37 50Fax (39) 06 36 91 37 52Ministero del Commercio esteroGabinettoRomaTel. (39) 06 59 93 23 10Fax (39) 06 59 64 74 94Ministero dei TrasportiGabinettoRomaTel. (39) 06 44 26 71 16/84 90 40 94Fax (39) 06 44 26 71 14LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangèresOffice des Licences21, rue Philippe IIL - 2340 LuxembourgTel. (352) 478 23 70Fax (352) 46 61 38NETHERLANDSMinisterie van Buitenlandse ZakenDirectie Verenigde NatiesAfdeling Politieke Zaken2594 AC Den HaagNederlandTel. (31) 70 348 42 06Fax (31) 70 348 67 49AUSTRIABundesministerium für wirtschaftliche AngelegenheitenAbteilung C/2/2Landstraßer Hauptstraße 55-57A-1030 WienTel. (43-1) 711 00Fax (43-1) 711 00-8386PORTUGALMinistério dos Negócios EstrangeirosDirecção-Geral dos Assuntos MultilateraisLargo RilvasP - 1350-179 LisboaTel. (351) 21 394 60 72Fax (351) 21 394 60 73FINLANDUlkoasiainministeriö/UtrikesministerietPL/PB 176FIN - 00161 Helsinki/HelsingforsTel. (358) 9 16 05 59 00Fax (358) 9 16 05 57 07SWEDENRegeringskanslietUtrikesdepartementetRättssekretariatet för EU-frågorFredsgatan 6S-103 39 StockholmTel: (46) 8 405 10 00Fax: (46) 8 723 11 76UNITED KINGDOMForeign and Commonwealth Office Sanctions UnitUnited Nations DepartmentKing Charles StreetLondon SW1A 2AHUnited KingdomTel. (44) 207 72 70 36 39Fax (44) 207 72 70 14 73Export Control OrganisationDepartment of Trade and IndustryKingsgate House66-74 Victoria StreetLondon SW1E 6SWUnited KingdomTel. (44) 171 215 6740Fax (44) 171 222 0612ANNEX IIRough diamonds referred to in Article 2 (1)CN code  //  Product descriptionex 7102 10 00  //  Unsorted diamonds, unworked and not mounted or set7102 21 00  //  Industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted7102 31 00  //  Non-industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted7105 10 00  //  Dust and powder of diamondsANNEX IIIRound logs and timber products referred to in Article 2 (2)CN code  //  Product descriptionex 4401  //  Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms4402   //  Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated4403  //  Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared4404  //  Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like4405  //  Wood wool; wood flour4406   //  Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood4407   //  Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm4408   //  Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for other similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm4409   //  Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed4410   //  Particle board and similar board (for example, oriented strand board and waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances4411   //  Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances4412   //  Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood4413   //  Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes4414   //  Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects4415   //  Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood4416   //  Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves4417   //  Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood4418   //  Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled parquet panels, shingles and shakes4419   //  Tableware and kitchenware, of wood4420   //  Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in Chapter 94 CN4421   //  Other articles of wood4701   //  Mechanical wood pulp4702   //  Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades4703   //  Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades4704   //  Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades4705   //  Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes9401 61  //  Other seats, with wooden frames9403 30  //  Wooden furniture of a kind used in offices9403 40  //  Wooden furniture of a kind used in the kitchen9403 50  //  Wooden furniture of a kind used in the bedroom9403 60  //  Other wooden furniture9406 00 10  //  Prefabricated buildings of wood