CELEX: 51992PC0092
Language: en
Date: 1992-03-17
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the interim extension for the period from 1 March 1992 to 30 April 1992 of the Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and of the Protocol annexed thereto

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                               COM(92) 92 final
                                               Brussels, 17 March 1992
                              Proposal for a
                             COUNCIL DECISION
  on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of letters
  concerning the interim extension far the period from 1 March 1992 to 30
  April 1992 of the Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector
  between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and of
  the Protocol annexed thereto
                      (presented by the Commission)
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                           EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
The fisheries Agreement and the Protocol annexed thereto between the
Oommunity and Morocco, which entered into force on 1 March 1988 and was
adopted by the Council on 23 June 1988 by Regulation (EEC) No 2054/88,
expired on 29 February 1992.
Negotiations between the two parties on extension of the Agreement and its
Protocol have not yet reached the stage where new texts can be agreed.
In order to avoid interruption of the Community vessels* fishing activities
as from 1 March 1992 and pending the final results of the negotiations, the
two parties have agreed on an exchange of letters extending the Agreement
and Protocol curently in force for an interim period from 1 March to 30
April 1992.
The exchange of letters, initialled on 28 February 1992, provides in return
for the maintenance of fishing opportunities during the interim period the
extension pro rata temporis of the Community budget appropriations intended
to cover the financial compensation, the contribution to Moroccan
scientific or technical programmes, the grant of awards and the fees to be
paid by shipowners.
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                                 Proposal for a
                               COUNCIL DECISION
                                       of
on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters
ccncsrning the interim extension for the period from 1 March 1992 to 30
April 1992 of the Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector
between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and of
the Protocol annexed thereto
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CCM1UNITTES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector
between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and to
the Protocol annexed to the Agreement, *
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas the Ccrananity and the Kingdom of Morocco have entered into
negotiations as provided for in Article 12(2) of the Agreement to establsih
the arrangements to be applied after 29 February 1992, the date on which
the Agreement and the Protocol annexed to the Agreement expire;
Whereas the two parties agreed on 28 February 1992 to extend the said
Agreement and the Protocol annexed thereto for an interim period from
1 March 1992 to 30 April 1992 pending the result of the said negotiations,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
                                    Article 1
The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters csoncerning the interim
extension for the period from 1 March 1992 to 30 April 1992 of the
Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector between the European
Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and of the Protocol annexed
thereto 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 persons
empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters in
order to bind the Community.
Done at Brussels,
                                         For the Council
                                          The President
      Q J N o L 181, 12.7.1988, p. 1.
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A.    Letter from the Community
Sir,
I have the honour to confirm that we have agreed on the following interim
arrangements to allow the fishing vessels of the EEC to pursue their
fishing activities in Moroccan waters:
1.    With effect from 1 March 1992 to 30 April 1992 the arrangements
      applicable during this interim period shall be those prevailing under
      the Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector between the
      European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and the
      Protocol annexed thereto covering the period 1 March 1988 to 29
      February 1992.
      The financial compensation by the Oonuunity and its contribution to
      Moroccan scientific or technical programmes under the interim
      arrangements shall be equivalent pro rata temporis to those provided
      for in Articles 2 and 3(1) of the Protocol currently in application.
      The pro rata temporis rule shall also apply to the awards
      arrangements provided for in Article 3(2) of the Protocol.
2.    During the interim period licences shall be allocated within the
      limits fixed in Article 1 of the Protocol currently in application
       (reference period 1.3.1991 to 29.2.1992) subject to fees and advances
      which are equivalent pro rata temporis to those fixed in point C of
      Annex 1 to the Agreement (reference period 1.3.1991 to 29.2.1992).
I should be obliged if you would confirm receipt of this letter and your
agreement to its contents.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
                                       On behalf of the Council
                                      of the European Communities
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B.     Letter from the Kingdom of Morocco
Sir,
I have the honour to confirm receipt of your letter of todays date with
the following contents:
••Sir,
I have the honour to confirm that we have agreed on the following interim
arrangements to allow the fishing vessels of the EEC to pursue their
fishing activities in Moroccan waters:
1.     With effect from 1 March 1992 to 30 April 1992 the arrangements
       applicable during this interim period shall be those prevailing under
       the Agreement on relations in the sea fisheries sector between the
       European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and the
       Protocol annexed thereto covering the period 1 March 1988 to 29
       February 1992.
       The financial compensation by the Community and its contribution to
       Moroccan scientific or technical programmes under the interim
       arrangements shall be equivalent pro rata temporis to those provided
       for in Articles 2 and 3(1) of the Protocol currently in application.
       The pro rata temporis rule shall also apply to the awards
       arrangements provided for in Article 3(2) of the Protocol.
2.     During the interim period licences shall be allocated within the
       limits fixed in Article 1 of the Protocol currently in application
       (reference period 1.3.1991 to 29.2.1992) subject to fees and advances
       which are equivalent pro rata temporis to those fixed in point C of
       Annex 1 to the Agreement (reference period 1.3.1991 to 29.2.1992).
I should be obliged if you would confirm receipt of this letter and your
agreement to its contents^"
I have the honour to confirm that the contents of your latter are
acceptable to the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and that your letter
along with the present constitute an agnfeejent. In aooordance with your
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of ay highest consideration.
                                           For the
                                       of the Kingdom of Morocco
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 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
                                                                                        Date
1. Budget line concerned : B2.9100
2. Action : EEC/MOROCCO Fishing Agreement
3. Legal basis : Protocol annexed to the EEC/Morocco fishing Agreement for the period
                  1 March to 30 April 1992
4. Alls : -Financial compensation -fishing opportunities -contribution )
           to Moroccan scientific or technical prograues                  ) for the period 1.3.1992 to
           -Grant of study and training awards by the EEC                 )               30.4.1992
5. Financial lip 11cat Ions                PERIOD OF      CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR FOLLOW ING FINANCIAL YEAR
                                           12 MONTHS                (...)                    (...)
5.0 Expenditure
    -charged to the EC budget                                  1 March 1992 to
     (refunds/Intervent Ions)                                   30 April 1992
    -national authorities                                          - 61 days
    -other
5.1 Receipts
    -own resources of the EC                                   ECU 11 761 362
       (levies/customs duties)
    -national
                                         Year                 Year                     Year
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION
    - financial compensation - annual cost - ECU 68 ill I ion
      cost over 2 months - ECU 68 ml 11 Ion : 365 x 61 - ECU 11 364 384
    - contribution to Moroccan scientific or technical programmes - annual cost - ECU 1 500 000
      cost over 2 months - ECU 1 500 000 : 365 x 61 - ECU 250 685
    - study and training awards - annual cost - ECU 875 000
      cost over 2 months - ECU 875 000 : 365 x 61 - ECU 146 233
6.0  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT
     BUDGET ?                                                                                        YES/J(f
6.1  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET 7
                                                                                                     YES/*
6.2  WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ?
                                                                                                     fl£/N0
6.3  WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ?
                                                                                             NOT APPLICABLE
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