CELEX: 51977PC0001
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Date: 1977-01-11
Title: DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION extending the period of validity of Decision 76/274/EEC authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Austria#DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION extending the period of validity of Decision 76/272/EEC authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Finland#DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION extending the period of validity of Decision 76/273/EEC authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Iceland#DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION extending the period of validity of Decision 16/275/EEC authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Norway#DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION extending the period of validity of Decision 76/277/EEC authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Sweden#DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION extending the period of validity of Decision 16/276/EEC authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Switzerland final. (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

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 ---pagebreak---  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                                COM(77)1 final.
                                                Brussels , 11 January 1977 *
                                   DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION
            extending the period of validity of Decision 76/ 274/EEC
            authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
            of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Austria
                                   DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION
                extending the period of validity of Decision 76/ 212 /EEC
                authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
                of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Finland
                                   DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION
                 extending the period of validity of Decision 76/273 /EEC
                 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
                 of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Iceland
                                   DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION
              extending the period of validity of Decision 16/ 275/EEC
               authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
               of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Norway
                                    DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION
                extending the period of validity of Decision 76/ 277 /EEC
                authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
                of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Sweden
                                    DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION
                extending the period of validity of Decision 16/276/EEC
                authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
                of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Switzerland
COM(77)1 final.         ( submitted to the Council by the Commission)
 ---pagebreak---                            Explanatory memorandum
                  Maintenance of safeguard measures in respect of
                  imports into Ireland, of footwear originating in
                              the EFTA countries
       On 8 October 1976 Ireland applied to the Commission for authorization
tinder Article 135 of the Act of Accession to continue the safeguard measures
for the footwear industry in Ireland .     In view of the progressive deterioration
of the situation in the footwear industry , and in order to permit the preparation
and implementation of a plan for reorganizing the industry in question , Ireland
was authorized "by a Commission Decision of 17 November 1976 to maintain until
31 December 1977 "the following customs duties on imports of footwear with
uppers of leather , falling within subheading 64.02 A of the CCT :
                       United Kingdom             9.0 io
                       other Member States       18.5 1"
                       full duty                 23.5 *
       In view of the fact that the Agreements concluded between the Community
 and Austria, Iceland , Sweden , Switzerland ( signed on 22 July 1972 ),
 Norway ( signed on 14 May 1973 ) and- Finland ( signed on 5 October 1973 ) stipulate
 a timetable for duty reductions    identical to that provided for in the Act
 of Accession , the Council , by its Decisions of 24 February and 22 July 1976 ,
 authorized Ireland to take safeguard measures in respect of the product in
 question originating in the EFTA countries (with the exception of Portugal).
The purpose of the six draft decisions proposed by the Commission to the Council
 is to extend until 31 December 1977 "the period of validity of the safeguard
measures referred to above in order to ensure that the rate of duty applied to
 imports of the products in question originating in the EFTA countries is not
 lower than that applied to the same products originating in the Member States
 of the Community .                                                  1
 ---pagebreak---                                     Draft
                               COUNCIL DECISION
                               of
         extending the period of validity of Decision 76/ 274/SEC
         authorizing Ireland to. take protective measures in respect
         of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Austria
THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) NO 2837 /72 of - 19 December 1972,'
on the safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the European
Economic Community and the Republic of Austria \ and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas following the adoption of Council Decision 76/274 /EEC of 24 February 1976 »
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
                                                2
uppers of leather originating in Austria          , as extended by Decision
76/ 635/EEC of 22 July 1976       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 fall in production ;
Whereas the period of validity of Commission Decision 76/ I76 /EEC of
22 December 1975 1 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather , falling within Common Customs Tariff
 subheading 64-02 A , under Article 135 of the Act of Accession       as extended
by Decision 76/ 571 /EEC of 25 June 1976^, has been extended by Decision
76/ /EEC of 17 November 1976^;
                                                                     •••/•••
 "0J No L 300 , 31.12.1972 , p . 94
 ^0J No L 58 , 5.3.1976 , p. 10
pJ No L 223 , 16.8.1976 , p . 19
^0J No L 32 , 6.2.1976 , p. 22
 ?0J No L 182 , 8.7.1976 , p. 24
  0J No
 ---pagebreak---                                   - 2 -
 Whereas , therefore , similar measures should "be taken in respect of imports
 of this product originating in Austria ? in accordance with Article         26
 of the Agreement "between the European Economic Community and the Republic
 of Austria ?
Whereas consultations have "been held with     Austria    in accordance with
 Article 27 of the aforementioned Agreement' ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                                                                • /
                                 Article 1
 In Article 1 of Decision 16/ 635 /EEC '31 December 1976 * is here"by replaced
"by * 31 December 1977 1 *
                                 Article 2
 This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
                                       (
                  4
                                                                         •••
Done at Brussels .
                                   (
                                            For the Council   '
                                            The President
 ---pagebreak---                                       Draft
                                 COUNCIL DECISION
                                 of
          extending the' period of validity of Decision 76/ 272 /EEC
          authorizing Ireland tp 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 i Community ,
 Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) No 3288 / 73 of- 3 December 1973 »
 on the safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the European
 Economic Community and the Republic of Finland             and in particular
 Article 4 "thereof ,
 Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,                '
 Whereas following the adoption of Council Decision 76/ 272 /EEC of 24 February 1976,
 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
                                                  2
•uppers of leather originating in Finland           , as extended by Decision
 76/ 636 /EEC of 22 July 1976       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 fall in production ;
 Whereas the period of validity of Commission Decision 76/ 176 /EEC of
 22 December 1975 » authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
 of footwear with uppers of leather , falling within Common Customs Tariff
 subheading 64.02 A , under Article 135 of the Act of Accession          as extended
 by Decision 76/ 571 /EEC of 25 June 1976^, has been extended by Decision
 76/     /EEC of 17 November 19766?
                                                                       • • • Jm • •
 Joj No L 338 , 7.12.1973 , P. 2           •              !
   0J No L 58 , 5.3.1976 , p . 7
 ■?0J No L 223 , 16.8.1976 , p . 20
 ^0J No L 32 , 6.2.1976 , p . 22
  ?0J No L 182 , 8.7.1976 , p. 24
   0J No
 ---pagebreak---                                   - 2 -
Whereas , therefore , similar measures should "be taken in respect of imports
of this product originating in Finland , in accordance with Article          .
of the Agreement "between the European Economio Community and the Republic
of Finland ;
Whereas consultations have been held with    Finland     ia accordance with
Article 27 of the aforementioned Agreement*!
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION x
                                Article 1
In Article 1 of Decision 76/ 272 /EEC * 31 December 1976' ia hereby replaced
by * 31 December 1977 * •
                                Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland.
                                                            i
                 *
Done at Brussels .
                                    r
                   .                       For the Council
                                           The President
 ---pagebreak---                                       Draft
                                 COUKCIL DECISION
                                 of
          extending the period of validity of Decision 76/ 273 /EEC
          authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
          of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Iceland
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) No 2843 /72 of 19 December 1972 ,
on the safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the European
Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland           \ and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas following the adoption of Council Decision 76/ 273 /EEC of 24 February 1976 ,
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
                                                  2
uppers of leather originating in Iceland            , as extended by Decision
76/ 637 /EEC of 22 July 1976        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 fall in production ;
Whereas the period of validity of Commission Decision 76/ 176 /EEC of
22 'December 1975 1 authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather , falling within Common Customs Tariff
subheading 64-02 A , under Article 135 0f "the Act of Accession          as extended
                                            C
by Decision 76/ 571 /EEC of 25 June 1976 ,      has been extended by Decision
76/      /EEC of 17 November 19766;
                                                                       * • • J• • •
~0J No L 301 , 31.12.1972 , p . 162
!: 0J No L 58 , 5.3.1976 , p . 9
pJ No L 223 , 16.8.1976 , p . 21
30 J No L 32 , 6.2.1976 , p . 22
?0J Ko L 182 , 8.7.1976 , p . 24
°0J No
 ---pagebreak---                                     - 2 -
 Whereas , therefore , similar measures should "be taken in respect of imports
 of this product originating in Iceland , in accordance with Article 27
 of the Agreement between the European Economio Community and the Republic
 of Iceland :
                                                               »
Whereas consultations have "been held with    Iceland     in accordance with
 Article 28 of the aforementioned Agreement ,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                  Article 1
In Article 1 of Decision 16/ 273 /EEC '31 December 1976"' is hereby replaced
"by * 31 December 1977' •
                                , Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
Done at Brussels ,
                                            For the Council
                                            The President
 ---pagebreak---                                      Draft
                               COUNCIL DECISION
                               of
         extending the period of validity of Decision 16J 275/EEC
         authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
         of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Norway
THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) No I692 /73 of 25 June 1973 ,
on the safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the European
Economic Community and the      Kingdom of Norway       , and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas following the adoption of Council Decision 76/ 275/EEC of 24 February 1976,
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
                                                2
uppers of leather originating in      Norway      , as extended by Decision
76/ 638/EEC of 22 July 1976        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 fall in production ;
Whereas the period of validity of Commission Decision 16/ 176 /EEC of
22 December 1975 » authori zing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
of footwear with uppers of leather , falling within Common Customs Tariff
subheading 64-02 A , under Article 135 of the Act of Accession         as extended
by Decision 16/ 571 /EEC of 25 June l$l6^ t has been extended by Decision
16/ /EEC of 17 November 19766;
                                                           t
                                                                     • • • /• • •
*0J No L 171 , 27.6.1973 , P. 103
^OJ No L 58 , 5.3.1976 , p. 11
■JOJ No L 223 , 16.8.1976 , p . 22
^OJ No L 32 , 6.2.1976 , p . 22
?0J No L 182 , 8.7.1976 , p. 24
  OJ No
 ---pagebreak---                                   - 2 -
Whereas , therefore , similar measures should be taken in respect of imports
of this product originating in Norway       , in accordance with Article 26 .
of the Agreement "between the European Economio Community and the Kingdom of
Norway ;
Whereas consultations have been held with Norway           in accordance with
Article 27 of the aforementioned Agreement' }
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                Article 1
In Article 1 pf Decision 76/275         * 31 December 1976 * is hereby replaced
by * 31 December 1977' *
                   Λ
                                Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
                 4
Done at Brussels .
                                             For the Council
                                             The President
 ---pagebreak---                                        Draft
                                  COUNCIL DECISION'
                                 of
           extending "the period of validity of Decision 76/ 277 /EEC
           authorizing Ireland t.o take protective measures in respect
           of footwear with uppers of leather originating in Sweden
                                                                       I
  THE COUNCIL OP 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 ,
  on the safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement "between the European
  Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden              f and in particular
  Article 4 thereof ,
• Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
  Whereas following the adoption of Council Decision 76/ 277 /EEC of 24 February 1976 ,
  authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
                                                    2
  uppers of leather originating in Sweden             , as extended by Decision
  76/ 639 /EEC of 22 July 1976       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 fall in production ;
  Whereas the period of validity of Commission Decision 7 6/ I76 /EEC of
  22 December 1975 , authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
  of footwear with uppers of leather , falling within Common Customs Tariff
  subheading 64-02 A , tinder Article 135 of the Act of Accession          as extended
  by Decision 76/ 571 /EEC of 25 June 1976^, has been extended by Decision
  76/ /EEC of 17 November 1976^;
                                                                         • • •/• • •
  IO J No L 300 , 31.12.1972 , p . 186
  *0J  No L  58 , 5-3.1976 , p. 13
  ■JOJ No L 223 , 16.8.1976 , p . 23
  ^0J  No L 32 , 6.2.1976 , p. 22
  ?0J  No L  182 , 8.7.1976 , p. 24
    0J No
 ---pagebreak---                                   - 2 -
Whereas , therefore , similar measures should "be taken in respect of imports
 of this product originating in Sweden    , in accordance with Article 2 6 .
 of the Agreement "between the European Economio Community and the Kingdom of
Sweden ;
Whereas consultations have "been held with Sweden        in accordance with
 Article 27 of the aforementioned Agreement' ,
                                                                 «
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :
                                Article 1
In Article 1 of Decision 76/277 /EEC * 31 December 1976 * is hereby replaced
"by * 31 December 1977® •
                                Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
                  «
Done at Brussels .
                                                                   ι
                                           For the Council
                                           The President
                                                      9
 ---pagebreak---                                        Draft
                                 COUNCIL DECISION
                                 off
          extending the period of validity of Decision 76/ 276 /EEC
          authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
                                                                        1
          of footwear with -uppers of leather originating in Switzerland
THE COUNCIL OP TKE 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 ,
on the safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement between the European
Economic Community and the       Swiss Confederation     f and in particular
Article 4 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Whereas following the adoption of Council Decision 76/ 276 /EEC of 24 February 1976 ,
authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect of footwear with
                                                  2
uppers of leather originating in Switzerland , as extended by Decision
76/ 640 /EEC of 22 July 1976         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 fall in production ;
 Whereas the period of validity of Commission Decision 76/ 176 /EEC of
 22 December 1975 ,authorizing Ireland to take protective measures in respect
 of footwear with uppers of leather , falling within Common Customs' Tariff
 subheading 64-02 A , under Article 135 of the Act of Accession           as extended
 by Decision 76/ 571 /EEC of 25 June 1976^, has been extended by Decision
 76/ /EEC of 17 November 1976^;
                                                                       • • •/• • •
 2 0J No L 300 , 31.12.1972 , p . 284
 , GJ No L 58 , 5.3.1976 , p . 12
 ^GJ No L 223 , 16.8.1976 , p . 24
 XJ No L 32 , 6.2.1976 , p . 22
 ?0J No L 182 , 8.7.1976 , p . 24
   0J No
 ---pagebreak---  Whereas , therefore , similar measures should be taken in respect of imports
 of this product originating in Switzerland , in accordance with Article 26
 of the Agreement "between the European Economic Community and the Swiss
 Confederation ;
 Whereas consultations have "been held with Switzerland in accordance with
 Article 27 of the aforementioned Agreement ,
 HAS ADOPTED THIS IECISION :
                                 Article 1
 In Article 1 of Decision 76/276 /EEC * 31 December 1976 * is hereby replaced
"by * 31 December 1977' •
                                 Article 2
This Decision is addressed to Ireland .
                                      »
Done at Brussels ,
                                            For the Council
                                            The President
                           S