2002/803/EC: Council Decision of 8 October 2002 amending Decision 1999/78/EC on the conclusion of an Agreement on Mutual Recognition between the European Community and the United States of America

Council Decision
of 8 October 2002
amending Decision 1999/78/EC on the conclusion of an Agreement on Mutual Recognition between the European Community and the United States of America
(2002/803/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence, and Article 300(3), first subparagraph, first sentence, and (4) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) In order to ensure the efficient operation of the Agreement on mutual recognition between the European Community and the United States of America(1) (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") it is necessary to amend Decision 1999/78/EC(2) in order to empower the Commission to take all necessary measures for the operation of the Agreement.
(2) The Council should retain the power to decide on amendments to the main body of the Agreement,