Commission Directive 91/269/EEC of 30 April 1991 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 82/130/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in mines susceptible to firedamp

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  of 30 April 1991  adapting to technical progress Council Directive 82/130/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in mines  susceptible to firedamp  (91/269/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 82/130/EEC of 15 February 1982 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in mines susceptible to firedamp (1) as last amended by  Directive 88/35/EEC (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Whereas in view of the present state of technical progress, it is now necessary to adapt the contents of the harmonized standards referred to in Annex A of Directive 82/130/EEC;
Whereas in view of experience gained since Directive 82/130/EEC was adopted, it seems appropriate to amend Annex C thereto;
Whereas in view of the nature of equipment mentioned above, it is necessary to provide for a transition period in order to allow for the industry to adapt to the amendments of standards;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion delivered by the Restricted Committee of the Safety and Health Commission for the Mining and other Extractive industries,